As the second block of Premier League contests comes to an end, it is visible where some sides have flattered to deceive. These two teams conformed to the early trends. The visitors keep picking up points thanks to a few decisive figures in a stable rather than thrilling framework, while the hosts have held onto […]
Bayern Munich’s hot start to the season did not lose a beat against one of their strongest domestic competitors. Eintracht Frankfurt were trailing before the blink of an eye. Although they tried to get back into the tie, Bayern Munich killed all hope soon enough before kicking into cruise control to seal another three points […]
After a passive first half in which Real Madrid facilitated Villarreal’s task, Xabi Alonso’s team increased the cadence of the play to exert their superiority. Overloads across and along the pitch allowed the white team to figure out routes into the Submarines’ box. Nevertheless, defensive transitions are still a hindrance for Los Blancos. Tactical analysis […]
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig shared the spoils in a tightly contested Bundesliga clash at Signal Iduna Park. Leipzig drew first blood through Christoph Baumgartner’s early finish, but Yan Couto’s equalizer midway through the first half restored parity for the hosts. The game developed into a fascinating tactical chess match—Dortmund’s structural discipline versus Leipzig’s coordinated […]
After Atalanta shaped Italian football over the past decade, Como and their manager Fabregas are now emerging as the new force on the rise. Although this match was seen as a symbolic handover, Atalanta’s performance confirmed that they remain a tough team to break down, while Como still has plenty to improve before being recognized […]
Flamengo and Cruzeiro, two teams battling at the top of the Brasileirão table, faced off on Matchday 26 but stood out more for their defensive organization and how they prevented goals than for playing attractive football. Still, the coach of the league leaders praised the match, saying it had the “intensity of European football.” How […]
Villarreal drew 2-2 with Juventus at the Estadio de la Ceramica in their Champions League clash. A goal from Mikautadze gave the Submarines the lead but Juventus came back with two goals from Federico Gatti and Francisco Conceicao. However, Renato Veiga’s last minute header would get Villarreal the draw on the night as both sides […]
Aston Villa emerged from the cauldron of De Kuip with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Feyenoord, making it two wins from two in the UEFA Europa League group stage. The result was a testament to Unai Emery’s tactical discipline and the visitors’ resilience, as they weathered a first-half onslaught from the Eredivisie leaders before […]
Roma fans filled the Stadio Olimpico to support Gasperini’s team, coming from a Serie A victory and a debut win against Nice in the Europa League. The next challenge was against another French side, LOSC Lille, who also started the competition with a win but had lost twice in a row in Ligue 1. The […]
Manchester City continue to search for their old standards as the team to beat in the English elite. Two of their attackers again pointed to what a fruitful future could hold in the final third, but the collective is far from the finished article and conveyed their flaws again in this fixture. Tactical analysis and […]