RB Leipzig arrived at the MEWA ARENA on the back of a confidence-boosting win against Heidenheim, while Mainz had picked up their first point of the season in a draw at Wolfsburg. The visitors, under Ole Werner, proved to be a masterclass in defensive resilience, stifling a Mainz side that enjoyed the lion’s share of […]
Atlético Madrid secured their first win of the campaign against a strong Villarreal side. Both teams pressed high up, with Atlético using zonal overloads to turn the ball over and initiate attacks, while Villarreal enjoyed periods of sustained possession and pressed man-to-man when they got the chance to pin the hosts back in wide areas. […]
Real Madrid edged past Real Sociedad in a game in which refereeing controversies were the main theme. Kylian Mbappé maintained the savior status, banking his fourth goal in La Liga and assisting Arda Güler’s. After Dean Huijsen’s red card, Real Madrid retreated to defend their lead, securing a tough three points in the Reale Arena. […]
Juventus secured a crucial victory against their biggest rivals in a ‘Derby of Italy’ that felt more like a contest of set-piece mastery and long-range brilliance. First, it was a battle of which team could execute the more effective corner or free-kick routine. Then, it became a showcase of individual audacity, who could nestle the […]
A three-goal lead should be enough to comfortably see out a game, but the Italian champions can still put themselves into a position of discomfort, even when the opponent has struggled to create throughout the game. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. After slow starts to the new Serie A season, two title-winning […]
Bolivia needed a win and for Venezuela not to win in order to secure their playoff spot for the 2026 World Cup, but they faced the tough mission of beating Brazil, and they pulled it off. Their main ally was their new “home,” El Alto, a stadium located at more than 4000 meters above sea […]
England earned an easy victory in this World Cup Qualifier, enjoying full control throughout the game. Their right-sided dynamics showed promise in their 4-3-3 system, and they took their chances from set-pieces to run up a 5-0 scoreline in the end. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. England traveled to Serbia for the fifth […]
In a rollercoaster of emotions and defensive mistakes, Italy secured a decisive victory to keep their hopes alive for a spot in the next World Cup. Beyond the three points, this match should raise more than a few question marks about the system and some of the players deployed tonight, in order to avoid further […]
The favorites for the top spots in Group E of the UEFA World Cup qualifiers met on matchday two. At kickoff, they were level on points, but if there was any doubt about who should finish at the top of the table, it had died by full time as La Roja reminded everyone of their […]
Already qualified for the World Cup, Brazil completely dominated Chile, which no longer had any chances of qualification. In this context, both managers decided to run tests, each with a different purpose, and many players given opportunities by Ancelotti performed well in a match where the Brazilian collective drew plenty of attention. Tactical analysis and […]