Three overturned goals and two others at the back of the net saw Real Madrid claim their third La Liga win in a row under Xabi Alonso’s management. Los Blancos’ transitional firepower prevailed; however, the defensive performance raised question marks that Alonso has to address during the international break. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf […]
AC Milan beat Lecce 2-0 in what seemed to be a tricky away fixture, which turned routine. Two disallowed goals for Milan led to eventual goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic in the second half. Milan won the game comfortably with new signing Luka Modric pulling the strings. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
In a match where both managers tried to nullify the strengths of the opposing team, a perfectly timed run in behind by the Bologna striker was enough to create the conditions to score the only goal of the game. While Bologna has every right to celebrate an important victory, Como must acknowledge their inconsistency in […]
After five goals, two wins and zero goals conceded, Tottenham Hotspur had momentum, but Bournemouth soon changed the story of the afternoon. With their trademark pressing structure and direct attacks constantly cutting through, they should have made this a more humiliating result. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The frame of reference of […]
Alexander Blessin’s St. Pauli side secured a decisive 2-0 victory over Hamburger SV by executing a tactically astute game plan that exploited their opponent’s offensive vulnerabilities. It was a victory for organization and efficiency, as St. Pauli capitalized on set-pieces and direct attacking opportunities, while frustrating HSV’s attempts to impose their possession-based game. Tactical analysis […]
With little difference in terms of overall volume of play, Lille managed to take the measurable distance in points thanks to a goal from the 38-year-old striker. Three valuable points considering the similar aspirations of both teams. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. The early stages of the Ligue 1 2025/2026 season featured the […]
The presence of Alexander Isak loomed large over a fiery fixture, but could both clubs be better off without him? Newcastle United missed the moment to capitalize on the chaos, but St. James’ Park produced a night that is only possible when everyone pulls in the right direction. Liverpool walked away with all three points, […]
Real Madrid opened their second league fixture of the season with a convincing 3–0 away win at Real Oviedo, but the scoreline tells only half the story. For seventy-five minutes, the newly promoted hosts frustrated Xabi Alonso’s side, just as Osasuna had done a few days earlier. Yet one key aspect of Alonso’s philosophy is […]
Vasco and Corinthians clashed on Matchday 21 of the Brasileirão, but there was one particular duel. Fernando Diniz and Dorival Junior, their respective coaches, were the last to manage the Brazilian national team before Ancelotti, where they didn’t achieve good results, even though both are among the best in the country in this role. In […]
A thrilling, chaotic, and ultimately frustrating start to the new Bundesliga season for Borussia Dortmund, as they let a two-goal lead slip in the final minutes against a spirited St. Pauli side at the Millerntor-Stadion. What promised to be a triumphant return to top-flight football for the “Kiezkicker” and a statement victory for Niko Kovač’s […]