Eintracht Frankfurt’s furious start of the season has held up a mirror to their hosts’ habitual powers. A showdown of speedy strikers unfolded and one pair powered home the goals to decide the duel. However, the star of the show might be returning rhythm that his side sorely needs. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
In the long history of Italian football, no coach has won the Scudetto with three different clubs. On the grounds where Napoli won their last, they struggled to show elements that could take them towards the elite level: yet they keep on winning. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. When Victor Osimhen’s side-footed […]
Guardiola’s side had the ball, as almost always, but showed a fragile mentality like never before. At the same time, Juventus struck gold at home. Two sides of the same coin. Whilst Thiago Motta’s Juventus secured a Champions League victory after three matches, Pep’s side continues to sink. Both teams had contrasting approaches, but one […]
Adversity always brings out the best from Real Madrid. Backed into a corner and at risk of failing to get out of the group stage, a critical clash awaited with one of the most in-form outfits in Europe. But the suffering in this see-saw affair awarded them the three points they desired. Tactical analysis and […]
Late finishes from Bayer Leverkusen are back in fashion, but maybe this was not as spectacular as some of their other last goals. Although they were able to connect through some short passing circuits, Leverkusen had been left frustrated with Internazionale who struggled to show attacking intentions. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. […]
Manchester City went behind early in this match, as their defense continues to look fragile in open play and from set-pieces. They dominated the ball with a reasonable 3-4-3 diamond attacking idea, but Crystal Palace’s organized defending kept them limited for much of the game, ultimately earning the home side a point. Tactical analysis and […]
Lazio look to be one of the surprises of the season. Their schedule has been kind, but in the cooker of a cauldron atmosphere, their players did not melt under pressure. And as one of the main contenders continue to display deficiencies, the title race remains full of twists and turns. Tactical analysis and match […]
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea came back from going two goals behind to win 4-3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs took a two goal lead via Dominic Solanke & Dejan Kulusevski in the opening fifteen minutes. But Chelsea came back with goals from Jadon Sancho, Enzo Fernandez & a brace from the penalty spot for Cole […]
Two teams separated by just three points in the Bundesliga table faced each other in Mönchengladbach. The match had very few chances, with both sides converting a chance each whilst remaining defensively rigid, ending in a 1-1 deadlock. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. Despite being only a few points away from each […]
Real Madrid swept aside Girona with a win at Montilivi Stadium. A subpar first half highlighted all Real Madrid’s woes in and out of possession before Luka Modrić stepped up in a convincing fashion, bossing the events of the second part of the game. Arda Güler scored his first goal of the season, and Kylian […]