Sometimes the final scorelines do not reflect the events of a match. The clash between Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig on Saturday evening proved to be one of those, but the extreme versions. Despite a plethora of chances created by both teams, only a goal separated them in an entertaining and dramatic contest. Tactical analysis and […]
Borussia Dortmund extended their perfect start to the Bundesliga season with a 2-0 win over Mainz 05 at the MEWA Arena. The result looked comfortable on paper, but the game itself was more closely contested. Mainz created several good chances and were unfortunate not to find the net, while Dortmund showed the clinical edge of […]
Two mistakes created the conditions for both goals, in a match where the two teams showed all the limitations of their game plans. Both managers seemed to lack ideas on how to break down the opponents’ defensive systems, leaving all chances to be created through set pieces or counterattacks. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Crystal Palace were the better team in the first half here thanks to their fast attacks and organized defending against a Liverpool team still finding their best arrangement with new personnel. Arne Slot’s side showed second-half improvement after some changes, but Palace eventually prevailed with a late Eddie Nketiah winner. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Atlético Madrid put five goals past their rivals in the city to put an end to Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten record with Los Blancos. Not only did Real Madrid look stretched out of possession, but they also appeared vulnerable in the following phases of defensive setpieces. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. We decided to make […]