Barcelona and Sevilla clashed on Friday night to complete a full week of daily LaLiga fixtures. The intense fixture schedule already seemed to be taking a toll on the players so there were a lot of rotations – some enforced and some voluntary – but Barcelona just about managed to get the job done and […]
Lazio finally secured their first Serie A victory of the season at the Stadio Olimpico, bringing a sense of relief to the team and its supporters. Maurizio Sarri’s men struggled in the first half, thanks to Torino’s aggressive approach, but eventually found solutions in the second period to break down Torino’s defensive block. Tactical analysis […]
In midweek, Leipzig manager Marco Rose called for Timo Werner “…to get down to business…and I’ll say it again: he has to defend himself.” And that’s exactly what the club’s record goalscorer did, by coming off the bench to score the winning goal against an organized Mönchengladbach. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. […]
Le Classique usually offered up the promise of a title race, but with Marseille in self-inflicted turmoil and Paris Saint-Germain in the green shoots stages of its project, there was a different feeling to the buildup of the game. In its place was something more intangible but no less vital – pride. Tactical analysis and […]
Real Madrid have been finding their feet without the pillars of their team, but their city rivals dealt a blow to the boisterousness in the camp. Atlético ripped apart their rearguard thanks to a frailty that the hosts had identified, bringing to attention doubts at the other end of the pitch. Tactical analysis and match […]
Refusing to deviate from their playing style, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur side had the majority of possession in the first half of this game, showing bravery against Arsenal’s pressing. Arsenal were still able to create chances though, and Spurs had to show character to come from behind twice to earn a draw. Tactical analysis and […]
Matching three-at-the-back systems and little shot activity, this is what they mean by Calcio. In classic throwback Serie A action, it was the individual battles that took centerstage, but AS Roma needs to be more creative if they are to break the ceiling above them. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Serie […]
The football was a welcome distraction for two clubs embroiled in off-field chaos. And perhaps there was a chance for at least one of Ajax or Olympique Marseille to start well in the Europa League, and prepare for a visit to their eternal rivals. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Hartland. It started with […]
One could pardon passive followers of this clash for thinking it was a classic. While seven goals featured at the Allianz Arena, drama in the box made up for most of what happened out of it. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. We decided to make this article free to read. If you […]
As darkness descended on Camp Nou, the league champions lit the pitch. Two loanees dazzled on debut in a dominant display that showed how Barcelona might evolve with new qualities. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Barcelona were finally back at the summit of Spanish football in May 2023, earning their first league […]