Real Madrid kick-started the new year with an emphatic win against Real Betis. Gonzalo Garcia proved his entitlement to replace Kylian Mbappé, netting a perfect hat-trick. Whilst offensive setpieces were Los Blancos’ alternatives to finding the net, defensive transitions and relaxation during the winning game state made Xabi Alonso’s side susceptible to breaking through their defense. Tactical […]
This was a tough game for Barcelona, with Espanyol’s compact 4-4-2 shape initially hard to break down, and the home side’s direct attack causing problems. Hansi Flick was able to change the shape of the game in the second half through his substitutions though, earning more midfield control before Fermín Lopez provided two excellent assists. […]
Ruben Amorim and Daniel Farke played out a bruising encounter at Elland Road, where Manchester United’s makeshift backline survived a relentless Leeds press. In a game defined by man-to-man duels and transitional chaos, a defensive lapse from teenager Ayden Heaven was quickly rectified by the individual brilliance of Matheus Cunha, leaving both sides to settle […]