Scotland frustrated Spain to continue their winning start to EURO qualification. It was a fiery and unforgettable match for the Scottish crowd as an experimental Spanish side lost their heads and left the new regime with more questions than answers. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Hartland. We decided to make this article free […]
Spain began their journey under a new leader with the same standard of expectation. The final score from his debut may give a false impression of ease, but it has laid a foundation for growth. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Spain’s sorrow at the World Cup concluded the tenure of Luis Enrique […]
After a disappointing World Cup, Belgium began the new era with a triumphant performance against Sweden. It was a game of two halves, but Belgium were clinical, with Romelu Lukaku scoring a hattrick to seal an impressive victory on their travels. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. Belgium were dumped out of the 2022 […]
England were able to dominate possession in the first half with a slightly asymmetric 4-3-3 shape which Ukraine were relatively passive against. Goals from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka put England 2-0 up by half-time, setting up a routine second half in which England repelled any attempts from Ukraine to get back into the game. […]
Defeated World Cup finalists France were back in action were in action for the first time since that fateful night in Lusail, as they kicked off their Euro 2024 qualification campaign. They faced the Netherlands, for whom Ronald Koeman was back in the dugout for a second stint. It did not prove to be a […]
England took a fairly early lead thanks to Declan Rice’s goal from a corner, before another set-piece late in the half led to a penalty which Harry Kane dispatched. Italy would go on to dominate the ball in the second half as England sat deeper, but England’s low-block was able to hold out for a […]
Napoli have sealed the Scudetto, but the chase for Champions League qualification added extra fuel to the fire of Derby d’Italia. Indeed, both outfits lacked the flair of the league leaders in a game of imprecision in the final third. Yet, the steeliness of the visitors suggests they are ready for a fast and furious […]
For the third time in 2023, Barcelona have beaten Real Madrid. It was a late goal from Franck Kessie that gave Barcelona the three points, coming off of a counterattack whilst Real Madrid were throwing numbers forward in search of a winner. The home side were marginally better than their rivals, though Real Madrid could […]
This time last year, Newcastle United were exactly where Nottingham Forest currently are based on the league table. Such a fixture would have been crucial for them in a relegation battle at the time, but this year, this game was a must-win to keep their Champions League hopes alive. The visitors did manage to come […]
Manchester City delivered a masterstroke at the Etihad Stadium as they humbled RB Leipzig. Everything Erling Haaland touched turned into gold, but despite the striker scoring on five occasions, it was a team performance and one that emphasized City’s threat both in and out of possession. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. We decided […]