Villarreal and Atlético Madrid’s out-of-possession trade-offs allowed both teams to find routes to each other’s penalty boxes. The Submarines generated the most threat during the passive times of Simeone’s side. Marc Pubill gave Atlético the lead before the game turned into a drama. Los Rojiblancos conceded two penalties and a red card. Nonetheless, Giuliano Simeone […]
This was a game played at an exceptionally fast pace throughout, with Newcastle able to go ahead twice through counter-attacks against a Liverpool midfield eager to go forward. After an open game, Liverpool eventually managed to equalize in the last minute through a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Newcastle United […]
There have always been parallels between AC Milan and Manchester United. Both reference devils, both enjoyed distinct spells of success in the sixties and nineties and are recognizable in red and black. They have also shared coaches, and Ruben Amorim has plenty of work to do to restore his reputation as one of Europe’s best upcoming coaches. […]
Tactical opportunities revealed for Bayern Munich, which they capitalized on to generate chances. However, it was Borussia Dortmund’s lapses of defensive concentration that allowed Vincent Kompany’s side to score twice in the first half. A valiant Dortmund second-half display translated into a goal, but they could not find the leveler, with Jonathan Tah’s last-minute tackle […]
Ligue 1 would be opened by two teams in transition. Olympique de Marseille’s years of spending beyond their means finally caught up with them, while RC Strasbourg Alsace’s relentless player trading left a team needing a new core. Of the two, Marseille’s new future looked the more realized as they tore apart a Strasbourg that […]
A few weeks ago, it would have been highly unlikely for Fluminense to have the mental strength to come from behind against the league leaders. The team was not poorly coached or bad in terms of its playing approach, but it clearly lacked confidence. This match, following Zubeldía’s dismissal, marked several resurgences for Fluminense and […]
After a turbulent summer in which Julian Alvarez’s saga prevailed, Atlético Madrid kicked off their opening game against the returning side to La Liga, Málaga. Both teams appeared to be shy in the first half before Simeone’s side and substitutions went into full swing mode in the second half. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf […]
River Plate’s first half performance gave them the foundation to build on a resilient second half performance. Argentinos’ lack of attacking solutions in the first half made it easier for River Plate to get a grip on the game. Argentinos’ late second half surge wasn’t enough to get them back in the game. Tactical analysis […]
The Trophée des Champions, for the first time since 2022, would be back in its usual spot in the calendar as the curtain raiser for the French top flight. Coupe de France winners RC Lens would host Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, in a match that would confirm that while Lens […]
Early goals in both halves set the stage for a game in which Arsenal’s disciplined defensive scheme saw little danger from Enzo Maresca’s 3-1-3-3 attacking idea. Manchester City’s own defensive line was less solid, with Arsenal’s left-sided off-the-ball runs making the difference for two of the goals. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We […]