Iñigo Pérez keeps proving that he is no slouch of a manager. However, his game plan hit a snag after Jorge de Frutos was sent off due to violent conduct. The numerical minus didn’t drive Rayo Vallecano to surrender. Nonetheless, Ayoze Pérez capitalized on that, scoring from a corner kick, securing the three points for […]
The last two winners of the Champions League would not have expected to end up in a playoff. But only one outfit could correct their course to chase the crowing glory of European football and that right belonged to the reigning champions, whose royal status stood out in this clash. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Swift diagonal combinations were Barcelona’s go-to patterns to progress and set runners free behind Rayo Vallecano’s block, but efficiency was lacking. Lewandowski scored from a penalty kick after Iñigo Martínez was fouled inside the box. After that, the visitors stood toe-to-toe, exploiting the Catalans’ offside trap and bypassing their high press. Amid that, Pedri was […]
Lille kept showing why it was one of the most entertaining teams to watch in France, in a match that took some time to turn in their favor in terms of the score. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. After the dismissal of Jorge Sampaoli as head manager, Stade Rennais seemed to have […]
Forty days after Sergio Conceiçao’s remarkable victory over Inter in the SuperCup final, his son followed in his footsteps, scoring the decisive goal in the much-anticipated ‘Derby d’Italia’. In a match characterized by physicality and tactical prowess, Juventus emerged victorious, leaving Inter to rue their missed opportunities. While Inter struggled to convert their chances, Juventus […]
Two severely underperforming clubs met on Sunday evening as Tottenham Hotspur were able to narrowly beat a Manchester United side who were wasteful in front of goal. United’s defensive scheme caused them problems in the first half against Spurs’ fluid possession, while United also showed promise in attack against Spurs unconvincing defending. Tactical analysis and […]
Bayer Leverkusen rue multiple missed chances after a dominant display against Bayern Munich. The defending champions proved they would not let go of their trophy without a fight, denying their rivals a shot for over seventy-minutes. In the end, however, as legendary German player Lothar Matthäus aptly summed up: “Bayern Munich won 0-0”, with a […]
Chelsea’s struggles on the road continued as they suffered a resounding 3-0 defeat to Brighton, marking back-to-back losses against Fabian Hürzeler’s side. With their closest rivals picking up points, Enzo Maresca’s team has fallen to sixth place, increasing the difficulty of securing a Champions League spot. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. Enzo […]
For the second time at the Stadio Olimpico this season, Napoli went into the final minutes with a lead intact despite an unflattering performance attached to it. Once again, they would drop valuable points with Internazionale hot on their heels. Just how did the same event unfold once again? Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Everton are on the final stretch of their stay in Goodison Park and treated fans to a furiously contested derby fitting for the occasion. Three red cards, a share of the spoils, and a leveler at the death dialed up the drama and rattled their rivals in the fight for the Premier League. Tactical analysis […]