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 […]

The Parc des Princes awaited a celebration that would never come. It was meant to be the game where Paris Saint-Germain woke themselves up from their slumber and reasserted their dominance. Instead, AS Monaco would come from behind to take all three points and sit top of the Ligue 1 table for another weekend.  Tactical […]

San Lorenzo’s early start gave the game a good light, but Instituto’s defense was able to hold off their opponent until they got some momentum up front. Instituto found roads to progress past San Lorenzo’s mid-block and arrive in the final third. Once Instituto took the lead, it was always going to be harder for […]

Maurizio Sarri’s Atalanta faced a Bologna side beginning a new chapter under Domenico Tedesco. The visitors quickly established greater control through their possession, pressing and attacking combinations, while Atalanta struggled to create consistent opportunities in the final third. Despite Bologna’s territorial dominance and superior chance creation, Sarri’s side remained resilient before Lazar Samardžić struck deep […]

Chelsea flew off the blocks to an early three-goal lead in the first half but allowed Brighton back into the game. However, Cole Palmer scored the fourth & Xabi Alonso’s Blues rode off the Brighton wave to see out the game as Martinez made his Chelsea debut in goal. Tactical analysis and match report by […]