On the eve of their clash with Bayern Munich, Luis Enrique’s men ground out a hard-fought win over Nice. A late goal preserved the Parisians’ lead at the top of Ligue 1. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. Paris Saint-Germain hosted OGC Nice in a match that would prove decisive in the fight for […]
Arne Slot returned to last season’s midfield blueprint here, with a 4-3-3 system that also tried to platform Mohamed Salah as much as possible. With their high pressing and some nice attacking dynamics on the right side, Liverpool were able to secure a comfortable win against Aston Villa despite still not being on top form. […]
In a tightly contested Serie A clash at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan secured a 1-0 win over Roma thanks to a disciplined defensive performance. It was a match shaped by contrasting ideas: Milan choosing a structured defensive base with counter-attacking threats, and Roma attempting a high-tempo pressing and a fluid offensive game that ultimately […]
The reigning champions have been in blistering form since the start of the season. A tie against one of the more competitive Bundesliga sides in recent years was supposed to be at least a fight. However, Bayern Munich continued to deliver a rampant performance and result, whilst their opponents could not land a punch. Tactical […]
Tottenham Hotspur succumbed to their arch London rivals Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as their poor home form continued. A solitary goal from Chelsea’s Joao Pedro in the first half was the difference between the sides, although the Blues could’ve added a few more with the chances they created. The win saw Chelsea move […]
It was another make-or-break game for Stade Rennais head coach Habib Beye, with his position at the club under serious jeopardy. The arrival of an RC Strasbourg Alsace side looking to mount a challenge for the UEFA Champions League places appeared to be coming at the worst time for the manager. However, Rennes responded to […]
RB Leipzig put a resounding stamp on their domestic resurgence by defeating a high-flying VfB Stuttgart side 3-1 at the Red Bull Arena. The victory, snapping Stuttgart’s five-game winning streak, was a hard-fought contest between two top-three contenders, with the decisive moments coming from a fortunate deflection and the individual brilliance of teenager Yan Diomande. […]
After a fast start from Como, Napoli got back into the match as a more even game state grew. Despite both teams finding advantages against one another, creativity fell far short of ever breaking the deadlock after an early penalty save. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. When coaches face their former players […]