Under the instruction of a fresh face with innovative ideas, Juventus could have expected to dominate affairs. In the end, an early dismissal dealt a blow to Lazio. The hosts had to labor over the line but the three points would go their way to fortify the faith in their foundations. Tactical analysis and match […]
Chelsea had a slight majority of possession and played much of the game in Liverpool’s half, finding space in the wide areas. However, they were unable to take advantage of this in the final third, and were punished by goals from Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones which secured Liverpool’s win. Tactical analysis and match report […]
A second half Harry Kane hat-trick and late Kingsley Coman strike helped Bayern return to winning ways. With the two teams tied at half-time, Stuttgart squandered an early chance to take the lead after the interval and were soon made to pay when a quick-fire double put them two goals behind by the hour-mark. With […]
Eintracht Frankfurt hoped to keep their momentum after a strong result against Bayern München. However, reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen put a stop to their seven-game undefeated run with a narrow 2-1 victory. A match underscored by blunt finishing came down to the wire, with Victor Boniface pushing Xabi Alonso’s side over the finish line. Tactical […]
Real Madrid hardly managed to take the three points back to Madrid. Portraying an intriguing system in possession, Kylian Mbappé untied the knot with a strike from outside the box. However, Celta Vigo returned in the score through Williot Swedberg after they exploited Real Madrid’s defensive cracks. Fortunately, Vinícius Júnior put his name on the […]
One of the most interesting Ligue 1 fixtures for matchday eight was set to take place at Monaco’s stunning Stade Louis II. With AS Monaco having started their Ligue 1 campaign in godly form, they were sitting atop of the elusive summit of Ligue 1 standings taking what Paris Saint Germain believe should be rightfully […]
Germany’s tactical superiority was evident in their UEFA Nations League match against the Netherlands. Julian Nagelsmann’s side applied relentless high pressing, stifling Dutch attempts to build up play. Continuing the trend, Koeman depended on half-time adjustments to find a way into the match. Overall, this game showcased an intriguing tactical battle, shaped by pressing patterns […]
Cambiaso and Retegui put the last touches in the net after Italy drew an artistic tableau from the back to the front line. Lorenzo Pelligrini red card was a stab, as it killed his national team momentum, leading to a draw. A stalemate with no one was able to attain chechmate. Tactical analysis and […]
The first sixty seconds paved the way for a battle of persistent offense against a stubborn defense. In the end, the two teams had to settle on a stalemate that reflected imperfections. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Real Sociedad are still in a state of stagnancy. While Mikel Merino and Robin Le […]
On Sunday, Bayern Munich faced Eintracht Frankfurt in a top of the table matchup featuring two of the Bundesliga’s leading scorers: Harry Kane and Omar Marmoush. The Eintracht forward has lit up the Bundesliga this season with eight goals so far. As both teams competed for top position, this was a superb match with various […]