Bayern Munich put on a five-star performance to end the year on an emphatic winning note. The German giants showcased their collective and individual qualities, across all phases of play, limiting RB Leipzig to one bright moment that came as early as the second minute. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. The final […]
There is a new disruptor in the Premier League. Arsenal, Manchester City, and Spurs struggled to get the better of a small, southern outfit that are now basking in the big time. Bournemouth banked another day to remember and dare to dream about what they might achieve by May. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
In a match where both teams were eager to secure victory to advance their seasonal goals, Lazio clinched the win in the final five minutes. What should have been an easy match, however, revealed some critical issues that the team must address promptly. Tactical analysis and match report by Agostino Dosselli. A month has passed […]
Barcelona visited the net only once from a rate of 3.23 as expected goals, giving away the game to Atlético Madrid, which seemed to be in the Catalans’ pocket. A dominant display from Hansi Flick’s men, accompanied by inefficient finishing, cost Barcelona three points and LaLiga’s lead. Atlético Madrid revealed the Catalans’ sorrows by exploiting […]
Manchester City continued their drastic slump in form, with no solutions in sight, as Aston Villa easily found routes through. As Unai Emery brought his trademark medium block, spaces for Morgan Rogers grew as the game progressed. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Two points from one another, both teams viewed Saturday as […]
Ange Postecoglou was left relieved after his Spurs side edged out Ruben Amorim’s resurgent Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in the Carabao Cup. Six goals in the second half after Spurs took a 1-0 lead in the first half made this game an entertaining affair, with plenty of goalmouth action. However, Postecoglou’s Spurs […]
A heavy blow to Ligue 1 for Paris Saint-Germain: Luis Enrique’s team won at the Stade Louis II, where they showed their best form, adapting like a chameleon. The difficult moment for AS Monaco did not overshadow the fact that it was a team against which PSG could test their improvement in both play and […]
In recent years, several teams have considered deploying a back four composed entirely of centre-backs to bolster physicality on set-pieces and enhance stability during defensive transitions. However, none have dared to utilize four full-backs—a strategy that proved disastrous for Lazio in their recent match against Inter. When Lazio was compelled to adopt this unconventional defensive […]
Manchester City perhaps shaded the first half of this match, with Guardiola’s improvised possession setup giving them a degree of stability, and Joško Gvardiol’s header putting them in front. However, Manchester United showed their developing tactical cohesion under Ruben Amorim, and were able to take advantage of decisive moments late on with Amad Diallo playing […]
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Real Betis made the Submarines drown in la Ceràmica stadium. Former Barcelona player, Victor Roque’s header and ex-Villareal, Giovani Lo Celso’s freekick secured three points for Manuel Pelligrini’s team on a challenging ground. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. Under Marcelino, Villareal keeps progressing gradually in LaLiga. The Submarines are […]