As defensive organizations continue to improve, depending solely on individual talent to break down deep defensive structures might not be viable in the modern game. It takes a unit to break down a unit; structured movements to break down a structure. The rise of Liverpool in the last couple of years was seen as a […]
A North London derby between two mediocre sides could have produced a tense affair. Luckily, Arsenal picked the ideal day to deliver a dynamic display. A mix of craft and incision left Spurs trailing in their wake, running riot in the first half hour of the game to take the bragging rights. Tactical analysis and […]
Unai Emery’s midfield trio dominated Real Madrid in the first half of the match, but Carlo Ancelotti’s half-time adjustments made Real Madrid more competitive in the second half. A formation change and the introduction of Eduardo Camavinga gave Real Madrid a new outlet in attack, which helped them pin Villarreal into their own defensive third […]