The Carabao Cup holders had to repeat a recent feat at St. James’ Park to try and boost their chances of holding onto a historic title. But the performance they produced was not quite good enough to achieve that target as another mark of progress was laid down by a club in rebuild. Tactical analysis […]
Stuttgart and Frankfurt met on Matchday 17 aiming to boost their European hopes. Stuttgart made just one change from their win over Leverkusen, with Ermedin Demirović returning to the starting XI, while Frankfurt, after a 3–3 draw with Dortmund, made three changes including starts for Kauã Santos and debutant Arnaud Kalimuendo. Tactical analysis and match […]
Clinical Barcelona came out as champions of the Spanish Super Cup for the second year in a row. El Clásico was ignited after the Catalans opened up the score, followed by an enthralling series of events. Both teams exploited each other’s defensive frailties. Nonetheless, efficiency handed the title on a plate to the Catalans. Tactical […]
As one contender has embodied new ideas from their young coach, the other has embodied old ideas from their experienced one. Whilst Internazionale seemed destined to break their hoodoo and gain a significant lead in the standings, Scott McTominay struck again to keep the title race wide open. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel […]
Sebastian Hoeneß’s Stuttgart delivered a tactical masterclass, dismantling Kasper Hjulmand’s Bayer Leverkusen with a devastating first-half performance. In a game played under freezing conditions, the visitors ended a 15-match winless streak against Die Werkself by scoring four times before the interval and handed head coach Sebastian Hoeneß his first victory over them after 12 previous […]
A heart-stopping finale at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez saw Real Sociedad snatch a crucial 2–1 victory against Getafe in the 96th minute, sealing three golden points in a game that oscillated between tactical control and late chaos. Tactical analysis and match report by Sebastián Parreño. Real Sociedad kept the exact same formation from their last […]
An entertaining tie between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund treated Bundesliga fans to a six-goal thriller in the first game after the winter break. Diagonal passes stole the show, as all three Dortmund goals and one of Frankfurt’s were initiated in similar fashion. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. The Bundesliga season resumed […]
Paris Saint-Germain won another final, this time their fourteenth Trophée des Champions title. The clash against Olympique de Marseille took place in Kuwait, which sparked protests from both fan bases, but those who watched were treated to an exciting match in which Chevalier was the main protagonist and all the goals came from counter-attacks. Tactical […]
Real Madrid edged Atlético de Madrid 2–1 in a derby that was decided by moments of inspiration. The game became a showcase of how small positional decisions, both in and out of possession, shaped not only the flow of the match but also where each team found joy and discomfort. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal were held to a 0‑0 draw by Arne Slot’s Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, missing the chance to extend their lead to eight points at the top. The Gunners dominated possession and pressed high in the first half but lacked a cutting edge in the final third, while Liverpool’s disciplined structure kept […]