Liverpool arrived in Istanbul with high expectations, only to be undone by a scrappy but disciplined Galatasaray, whose compactness and ruthless counterattack triggered the decisive penalty. Tactical analysis and match report by Sebastián Parreño. This was a meeting of two sides with contrasting priorities. Liverpool, still searching for cohesion under Slot, came into Istanbul top-heavy […]
The clash between two tactical masterminds saw Luis Enrique come out victorious. After dominating the majority of the first half, Barcelona relinquished, giving the Parisians the chance to come back. The 2024/25 UCL winners asserted their superiority for the rest of the game, capitalizing on the Catalans’ defensive collapse. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf […]
On what was a poignant & reminiscent night under the lights at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea beat a Jose Mourinho-managed Benfica 1-0 to register their first three points in this season’s UEFA Champions League. An own goal from Richard Rios in the first half gave the Blues the lead, which they hung onto to close out […]
Olympique de Marseille were at their marauding best as they demolished Ajax at the Stade Vélodrome. The last time these two teams met, they played out a thrilling and evenly matched 3-3 draw, but there would be nothing even about their reunion, as Igor Paixão led Marseille to victory. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
This clash was a contest between clubs at the opposite ends of their processes. Spurs spoiled a special night for Scandinavian football, but Thomas Frank felt far more uncomfortable back on Nordic soil than he should have done as his group ground their way to with a point by full time. Tactical analysis and match […]
Atlético Madrid put a frustrating start to their European campaign firmly behind them with a commanding 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The hosts, led by a brilliant performance from Julián Álvarez, were clinical in attack and showcased a breadth of attacking options, a stark contrast to their previous Champions League […]