This match took a clear direction from the start, as Milan dictated the tempo and applied constant pressure, frustrating an Atalanta side devoid of ideas and technical accuracy. Milan’s intensity and use of the central space ultimately determined the score in their favor for a much deserved 2-0 win. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
The possibility of a title race added more fuel to the fire of a highly charged rivalry. Marseille peppered pressure on the Parisians, but their risks had yielded little reward by the final whistle. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. The old order is under siege across Europe. The French aristocrats are still […]
Erik ten Hag’s side were not at their stylish best here, but they gave a solid enough defensive performance to get the job done against Newcastle United. First half goals from Casemiro and Marcus Rashford allowed Manchester United to sit back and soak up pressure for the rest of the game as they eased to […]
Real Madrid left it late to rescue a point against ten-man Atlético Madrid. Academy player Álvaro Rodríguez made another impact from the substitutes bench to break through the visitors’ resolute rearguard. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. This Madrid derby was sandwiched in between two important cup games for the home side. But […]
In-game tactical tweaks had been established as Graham Potter’s strongest muscle. Yet Tottenham Hotspur built down the left and found Emerson Royal free in space, time and time again. In an unproductive affair, how such gambles from the Chelsea coach could have made an important difference. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The […]
Leipzig and Manchester City played out an entertaining draw in the first leg of the Champions League encounter. Pep Guardiola’s team were quick to get out of their blocks and took a deserved half-time lead. However, Leipzig demonstrated their ability in the second half, with City pinned back and unable to mount a comeback. Tactical […]
Manchester United were not at their best in the first half, but much like they did at Camp Nou, they shone in the second half by raising the tempo. This was partly inspired by half time adjustments made by Erik ten Hag, who continues to show his ability to change matches in United’s favor. Tactical […]
Liverpool’s last three Champions League ventures have all ended at the hands of a team from the Spanish capital. That fate seems to have caught them out once more at the hands of the reigning champions. But never before has their downfall been so dramatic or damning. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
An early red card threw Bayern Munich into disarray and Borussia Mönchengladbach into their familiar role. Ultimately, up against their bogey team, Bayern shifted formations and struggled in vain for control against a patient and deadly Mönchengladbach. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Hartland. Despite a fast start to the season under Daniel Farke, […]
The reuniting of Neymar, Messi and Mbappé had spectacular consequences in a thrilling Ligue 1 game. It was a story of individual brilliance versus collective quality, with the former taking the spoils courtesy of a stoppage-time winning free-kick. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. On paper, this Ligue 1 matchup was a meeting […]