Borussia Dortmund created numerous tactical tensions for Hoffenheim’s defence throughout the first half. However, it was the home side that took the lead after effectively breaking Dortmund’s man-to-man pressure, which was rare. Hoffenheim doubled their lead early in the second period and looked in the driving seat, but they let it slip quickly after multiple […]

Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the new Mourinho era as Real Betis combined an aggressive high press with a disciplined second-half low block to secure a one-nil victory. Madrid created enough opportunities to win the match, but their problems in possession and their lack of defensive awareness repeatedly exposed the structural weaknesses of […]

The Scudetto was impressive, but Cristian Chivu still has a point to prove in managing the big games. One victory will not resolve these questions, especially in the crazy context of this result. However, Internazionale has still shown enough to prove that they are the foreseeable force of Serie A football.   Tactical analysis and match report […]