The reformed Champions League leaves 16 teams to fight for a place in the knockout stages. In this all French fixture, the two clubs carried very differently sized burdens into the ordeal of this playoff. Thankfully for the Parisians, one of their oldest stars is flourishing in a new role of responsibility for the team, […]
Niko Kovač looked to kick off his Dortmund tenure with a victory at the Westfalenstadion. His side created the better chances and largely kept Stuttgart in check, but costly lapses in concentration allowed Sebastian Hoeneß’s men to capitalize and leave with all three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. Borussia Dortmund’s season […]
Having met each of the past four seasons, matchups between Manchester City and Real Madrid have been dictated by Pep Guardiola’s meticulous game planning or Carlo Ancelotti’s raised eyebrow (or the power of “going brrr.”) When Pep attempted to raise his own, Real Madrid deservedly punished them at the death. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Inter’s victory is key to keeping the pressure on Napoli in the race for back-to-back Scudetto titles. Just four days after their last clash, Inter showed they’ve learned their lessons, playing with more focus and patience to find the right moments to score and secure the victory. Tactical analysis and match report by Agostino Dosselli. […]
Madrid’s Derby yielded the third consecutive 1-1 draw. The referee awarded a penalty to Atlético Madrid after Aurélien Tchouaméni stamped on Samuel Leno’s right foot. Kylian Mbappé gobbled up Giménez’s rebound to tie the score, unleashing his team after a subpar first half. Despite Real Madrid kicking off into full gear in the second part, […]
The second leg of a cup contest should carry jeopardy. On this occasion, the clash contained the seeds of a soul-destroying display. The joyous mood of the Geordies before the first whistle would serenade into the night. For the Gunners, the inquisition on their trophy haul rolls on. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side overcame their usual second-half collapse jinx to edge the London derby against West Ham by scoring two goals in the second forty-five. Goals from Pedro Neto and an own goal by Aaron Wan-Bissaka from a deflected strike by Cole Palmer cancelled a first-half goal by Jarrod Bowen for West Ham as […]
Goals from Leonardo Spinazzola and Angeliño looked impressive on the highlight reels, but this was a game with very little to offer. A strange run of events between the league leaders and a changed line-up from a revitalized team. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Almost ten years after Claudio Ranieri and Antonio […]
Bayern Munich were hoping for an easy day at the office against a team likely to be relegated this season. Most of the match played out that way. However, a late surge from the visitors made the former champions shiver, as they edged a win to maintain their momentum in a fight to regain the […]
Two goals from Mohamed Salah were the difference between the sides in this game of fine margins. Liverpool made advances against Bournemouth’s aggressive pressing, but the home side were still able to make Liverpool work hard for their victory. Ultimately, Bournemouth were unable to make the necessary breakthrough with their direct wing-play. Tactical analysis and […]