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 […]