Chelsea defeated PSG in the Club World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to become club world champions. A brace from Cole Palmer & a neat finish by Joao Pedro gave the Blues a 3-0 lead in the first half. PSG couldn’t muster a comeback as Chelsea saw the game out to […]
The Parisians strolled into another final and moved one step closer to a historic quadruple. They exposed all the issues that Real Madrid had already suffered under Carlo Ancelotti, and where Xabi Alonso would now have to find solutions. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. We decided to make this article free to read. […]
Chelsea defeated Brazilian club Fluminense in the Club World Cup semi-final in New Jersey. A brace from new Chelsea signing Joao Pedro powered the Blues to victory as Fluminense were left chasing shadows. The win ensured Chelsea qualified for the Club World Cup final. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. We decided to […]
Two of the European heavyweights squared off in the blockbuster quarterfinal fixture of the Club World Cup. The match proved to be extremely competitive, with both teams having opportunities to take the lead in the first half but failing to do so. A heated second period led to two goals and two red cards for […]
Chelsea were made to work to get their quarter-final win over Palmeiras over the line in the Club World Cup. An early goal by Cole Palmer in the first half was cancelled by Chelsea’s new imminent joinee from Palmeiras, Estevao. However, a late own goal by Augustin Giay from a deflected cross by Malo Gusto […]
MetLife Stadium, New Jersey – In a FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final that delivered a dramatic twist in its dying moments, Real Madrid emerged victorious against Borussia Dortmund, securing a hard-fought 3-2 win. The Spanish giants showcased their tactical discipline and attacking prowess in a dominant first half, leveraging a precise man-marking scheme that stifled […]
This game would mark the end of the road for one confederation in this celebration of global football. It took time for the fixture to flower into life, but it was the spirit of the Samba nation that triumphed by the final whistle, mixing defensive discipline with a side of old school flair. Tactical analysis […]
Xabi Alonso’s tactical tweaks gave Real Madrid the edge after a first half that could be deemed stale. The white team was close to paying the price for defensive problems. Nonetheless, a return to basics and La Fábrica graduate Gonzalo Garcia, who continued to level up, allowed Los Blancos a smooth sailing to the quarterfinals. Tactical analysis and match […]
Borussia Dortmund are driving up the standards behind the scenes, and their two strikers have set the tone for their recent resurgence. A few problems popped up on their way through this fixture in the Round of 16, but their firepower provided more than enough answers to progress. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
Bayern Munich were in the driving seat from the outset as they took an early lead in the match. Despite moments of promise from Flamengo that hinted at a potential comeback, four goals, with a brace from Harry Kane, were too much to handle. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. The exciting Club […]