Atlético Madrid overwhelmed bottom side Real Valladolid to secure their 18th league win despite going a goal down early. Frequent overloads in central midfield and wide areas allowed Atlético to get in behind Valladolid’s defense and create chances for onrushing midfielders. Tactical analysis and match report by David Pugh. Atlético’s season had fizzled out after […]

The intense Klassiker lived up to its billing, as Borussia Dortmund stunned the Allianz Arena early with a surprise opener to shift the momentum. Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich responded with a composed comeback, but the visitors battled back late to secure a well-earned draw in a fiercely contested derby. Tactical analysis and match report by […]