This Champions League fixture reunites a top-class manager with one of his old pitstops. It appeared that both parties are bringing baggage into this contest as they chase objectives on continental soil, and this five-goal affair failed to end to pain of an established figurehead. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Antonio Conte […]
An interesting stylistic match-up proved to be a stale contest as both teams remained solid at the back whilst providing very little spark offensively. Very few chances were conceded, which meant that most of the intriguing tactical details were from an out-of-possession lens. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. With sixteen games kicking […]
A win would confirm Paris Saint-Germain’s place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, and a win is what they looked like they would storm towards as they blitzed Newcastle United. However, storms pass, and Newcastle’s game plan blossomed as they fought back to earn a draw. A result that suited neither side, with […]
The Signal Iduna Park played host to a high-stakes Champions League clash as Borussia Dortmund welcomed Inter Milan. In a game characterized by poor final-third qualities and high-intensity pressing, Cristian Chivu’s Inter side showed superior clinical edge. While BVB dominated no so much stretches of the ball, Federico Dimarco’s 80th-minute masterpiece and a late strike […]
Estudiantes didn’t win this match by controlling possession or slowing the tempo — they won it by refusing to let Boca Juniors breathe. From the opening minutes, Eduardo Domínguez’s side imposed an aggressive, confrontational rhythm, using intensity, second-ball dominance and well-prepared set-piece routines to tilt the game in their favour. Two first-half goals gave them […]
A battle for European qualification culminated in a resounding and emphatic victory for Strasbourg, who continued to dream under new management following Liam Rosenior’s departure. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. Lille hosted RC Strasbourg at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in a crucial clash for the European places, with Bruno Génésio’s side sitting fifth in […]
Roma controlled large spells of the opening half as Milan adopted a compact, conservative block and looked to manage the tempo without the ball. The hosts circulated possession well and created pressure around the penalty area, but lacked the final incision before the break. After half-time, Milan grew into the contest and struck first through […]
Aston Villa beat Newcastle by a two goal margin at St. James’ Park with goals from Emiliano Buendia and Ollie Watkins in each half as they sank the Magpies on home turf. The win meant Villa remained in 3rd place in the Premier League table while Newcastle dropped to 9th. Tactical analysis and match report […]
After playing one of the worst first halfs of the season, Barcelona managed to secure a comfortable win against Real Oviedo thanks to their ability to capitalize on their opponents mistakes. But Barcelona proved that won’t only capitalize on those mistakes, but they will also force them. Tactical analysis and match report by Sebastián Parreño. The […]
Juventus got their revenge against Napoli, as Luciano Spalletti learned from the errors made at the Maradona. An aggressive man-to-man operation set the tone, the staggering from midfielders blocked the Antonio Conte pattern and Napoli had few solutions in possession, in a result that feels like a turning point. Tactical analysis and match report by […]