Athletic Club and Barça played out a goalless draw in a match without pace or chances. The most notable aspect of the match was the injuries to De Jong and Pedri, which upset all of Xavi Hernández’s plans less than two weeks before the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. Tactical analysis […]

The Champions League spots are firmly in the balance, but Bologna has taken a huge step to be there. After Gian Piero Gasperini had adapted to face their buildup, Thiago Motta found a solution for three massive points. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The hipster’s choice of yesteryear faced off against the […]

Kylian Mbappé’s Ligue 1 farewell tour bid adieu to a stadium that had launched his career as Paris Saint-Germain visited AS Monaco. Their first meeting in the league had been a goal fest and there were high hopes that this match would follow in its predecessor’s footsteps.  Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Hartland. […]

Bayern Munich had to settle for a 2-2 draw at SC Freiburg, after trailing early and conceding late. The game featured four spectacular goals but there was nothing spectacular about Bayern’s performance, as the Munich club dropped further points in their diminishing Bundesliga title chase. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. Bayern’s visit […]

AC Milan beat Lazio 0-1 at the Stadio Olimpico in a game that went full tilt in the second half. A late goal from substitute Noah Okafor sealed the game for the Rossoneri after no less than three Lazio players were sent off in the second half.  Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan.  […]