Time out of the limelight has not frightened Newcastle United in this group stage phase. In an attempt to carry on their expedition in the Champions League, this game was an adventure in its own right. Emotions oscillated from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows as the hosts would learn the hard […]
Paris Saint-Germain entered this game knowing that their qualification hopes were on the line. While Borussia Dortmund’s approach played into their hands, they only managed to secure a point, which was fortunately enough to book their place in the Champions League knockout stages. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. When the Champions League draw […]
Olympique Lyonnais sat bottom of the table and without a permanent manager as they hosted Toulouse, in a contest between two teams that would have set their sights at the start of the season on the European positions. This was a game that lived up to its billing as it was settled entirely by one […]
Even the best surfers are not prepared for every wave. Without a middle third presence, Newcastle United found themselves backpedalling as Ange Postecoglou’s tweaks in his selection helped Tottenham Hotspur constantly attack. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. After sliding into spells of inconsistent form, both Tottenham and Newcastle needed to get back […]
Borussia Dortmund could have crumbled once they encountered an obstacle inside the first fifteen minutes. They refused to relent. Though their struggle was in vain, the quality and fighting spirit of the black and yellows kept the visitors on their toes until the bitter end. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Borussia Dortmund […]
Juventus extended their impressive unbeaten run to ten games with a typical one-goal win over Napoli. As ever, their defensive work stood out as their ultra compact block saw out the win after they took the lead, but what preceded that was quite interesting from a tactical standpoint. Tactical analysis and match report by Neel […]
Erik ten Hag was in dire need of a reaction from his team, and he certainly received one. Manchester United dominated Chelsea right from the outset, courtesy of their aggressive approach out of possession, while also displaying sharpness with the ball to secure vital three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. A clash […]
Though it is too early to say if this meeting was a passing of the baton, the symbolic state of this result was transparent. The Scudetto holders have lost their swagger— even if remnants of their old selves are present— while the league leaders slowly showcased how they were the superiors. Tactical analysis and match […]
Bayer Leverkusen needed a 79th minute equalizer to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. After taking an early lead, Borussia Dortmund defended deep to frustrate their opponents. Despite controlling the majority of possession and having 23 shots, as Xabi Alonso put it post-match: “we didn’t get the chances we wanted” and Leverkusen therefore had […]
All but one of the last twelve clashes between these two clubs have offered at least three goals. This edition would follow that tradition but became a battle of two distinct possession plans, rewarding a different attitude and approach from the guests than under their prior leaders. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]