Jude Bellingham scored in his LaLiga debut, together with Rodrygo handed Madrid their first three points of the season, and deservedly so. Real Madrid were overly dominant throughout the entire game, with little resistance coming from the other end. Tactical analysis and match report by Huu Trung. For the first time in their 121 years […]
The 2023/24 Bundesliga season began with defending champions Bayern Munich visiting Werder Bremen. A lot of focus was on Harry Kane, the Bundesliga’s most expensive arrival who was making his first start for the record champions here. The English striker quickly showed everyone what he is all about, bagging a goal and assist to help […]
Spain is synonymous with a beautiful brand of football. That essence, however, has not trapped the thinking of either manager in this clash. Manchester City and Sevilla battled it out in this spirit to the death, but vindication was sweet for the victor that atoned for their recent failings. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
A tactical stalemate called out for a player who finished last season as the top scorer in Ligue 1. A new look Paris Saint-Germain dominated possession against Lorient, but struggled to find answers to the questions posed to them, like are you aware that Kylian Mbappé is still your player? Tactical analysis and match report […]
Newcastle’s gameplan in and out of possession made them deserved winners of this match. However, Villa’s insistence of playing a high defensive line without the required engagement on the ball changed the potential narrative of this game from “opening day away loss” to “statement home victory”. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. The […]
Liverpool took the lead early on against a Chelsea defense still finding its feet, but the home side were able to hit back in the first half and ended up taking the initiative as the game went on. Mauricio Pochettino found a tactical arrangement with a 3-4-3 shape in possession which posed problems for Liverpool, […]
Bayern Munich’s conquests have continued, but the institution has been more fragile than in the past. The confirmation of a killer in the offense restores some of their strength, but this duel did little to demonstrate he can look forward to the luxury of life many assumed. For the first time in four years, the […]
Short Burnley passes? Manchester City engineering long balls? Just how did football get into this position? Despite dynamics that would confuse the traditionalists, the result was not as unclear. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to support our work, consider taking a […]
Manchester City are the bar against which every other team in England measure themselves. Arsenal could not even book their entry into this fixture with their own title, but their trophy cabinet was a little fuller at the end of this contest. Though the power still lies in the north east of the nation, its […]
Injuries, finances and deflation. AS Roma needs to reevaluate its tactical framework to return the money it has put in, but can José Mourinho modify one of the oldest squads and highest wage bills in Serie A? Written by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to support […]