In a time when the international break may feel like an inconvenience, Spain smile favorably on the Nations League. The tournament took the camp on the trajectory to glory in the summer and the squad still fight to retain the first piece of silverware for Luis de la Fuente in his post. Thanks to a […]
In the same way that oil is part of the oil business, stupidity is part of the football business. This Simon Kuper statement perfectly encapsulates Roma’s management under their current owners over the past year. This notion reached its zenith in their recent match against Bologna, where a disheartening defeat cast ominous shadows over Roma’s […]
In one of the standout matches of the Ligue 1 weekend, top-four contenders Nice and Lille faced off at the Allianz Riviera on Sunday afternoon in the ‘Le Derby’. Both teams would have felt the significance of the tie with both so close to each other in the table. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
City started this game well, dominating possession in a 3-2-4-1 shape and going ahead midway through the first half. However, Brighton’s pressing intensity was boosted in the second half, and City’s own pressing showed serious vulnerabilities, resulting in an incredible fourth straight defeat for Pep Guardiola’s side. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Brighton […]
The tenth matchday of the Bundesliga had been a muted weekend, saving the best for last. This battle burst into life as Stuttgart showed many qualities that powered their success in the last fifteen months. Yet, their opponents (and a particular pocket rocket) took all three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
Real Sociedad banked only one goal after they could easily rack up a historical score at Reale Arena. Sheraldo Becker’s goal was enough to put a hold on Barcelona’s train, igniting the competition for the La Liga title and arousing the feud for the European spots. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. Reaching milestone […]
Enzo Maresca & Mikel Arteta went up against each other for the first time in the Premier League as managers of Chelsea & Arsenal. Gabriel Martinelli gave Arsenal the lead in the second half with a near post finish. But Pedro Neto’s first Premier League goal for Chelsea was enough to seal a draw for […]
The game was sold as a six-pointer, but Internazionale and Napoli were incapable of finding their fluency. Although the peaks of Inter are well known, where this Napoli team stands under Antonio Conte remains a mystery. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Three weeks after ending an eleven-year wait for Scudetto victory, Antonio […]
Arne Slot aimed to conquer through control, but succeeded with counterattacks to send Liverpool five points clear in the Premier League. Aston Villa were competitive throughout and conceded two preventable goals, although the visitors lacked any real open play threat with their best opportunities coming from set-pieces. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. […]
The contest on Friday night between Union Berlin and SC Freiburg, separated by only a point, showcased why they are neck and neck this season. Both teams created chances but could not find the decisive goal. The hard-fought battle ended in a draw, highlighting their balanced strengths. Nevertheless, Julian Schuster would be disappointed with his […]