Pep Guardiola’s side started this game extremely well with aggressive pressing and slick passing, and were rewarded with an early goal. Arsenal managed to turn things around before half time though, before a red card set up a second half played entirely in Arsenal’s third of the pitch, eventually resulting in John Stones’ late equalizer. […]
Neither Internazionale nor AC Milan had inflicted seven defeats in a row on one another before, huge stakes on a crucial night for Paulo Fonseca. From an indirect free-kick, boyhood Milan fan Matteo Gabbia delivered a fantastic header to win the derby at the death, but this was no fluke. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Former goalkeeper Dean Henderson prevailing when facing Manchester United, and Erik ten Hag’s players’ squandering chances drove both sides to share points at Selhurst Park Stadium. The Red Devils commanded the game, adopting a fluid, neat strategy in possession and an intense off-ball system. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. Gaps between defense […]
It is not unlike Antonio Conte to arrange a different game plan, but not many expected it from a team that has yet to develop his automatisms. Despite Napoli’s early ambition, Thiago Motta ensured that Juventus would gain control and neither team could produce in the final third from it. Tactical analysis and match […]
Arsenal started this game brightly, but Atalanta’s aggressive man-marking system eventually reigned them in and began to get a foothold in the game. The decisive moment in the match occurred just after half-time, when David Raya’s impressive goalkeeping stopped Matoe Retegui’s penalty and rebound, with the game resulting in an eventual stalemate. Tactical analysis and […]
One loose pass can flip a game onto its head. AS Monaco where tasked with breaking down Barcelona in a different way after an early red card saw Barca reduced to ten men. Despite the advantage, Adi Hütter had to add more tools to get the job done. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel […]
Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan returned to the Etihad to take on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in a tense 0-0 draw, marking their second encounter since the 2023 Champions League final. Under the new UEFA Champions League format, the match showcased contrasting styles: City’s dominance in possession and high pressing versus Inter’s compact defense and sharp […]
Real Madrid went back to the top of the European game with a 2-0 triumph in the Champions League final over a German club. Their assault on a 16th title took off from where their latest success settled down, tabulating three points despite a display that did not convince spectators. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a win, but it was far from straightforward. Arne Slot had to react after falling behind early, and his tactical adjustments helped shift the momentum in Liverpool’s favor. Ultimately, the victory was relatively comfortable, with two set-piece goals and a goal on the break proving enough on the […]
Juventus had the better of PSV, by a lot more than the final score line reflected. They confronted the Dutch champions – dominant in their own league – with an elegant free flowing form of football that ensured numerical advantages in the most crucial areas. On the free role of Andrea Cambiaso, on the interplay […]