Leverkusen and Frankfurt produced one of those typical modern Bundesliga games defined by moments of transition, tactical nous, young talents and - we hate to say it -  some decisions by the referee. ...

A game that was always going to be decided during moments of transition, Leverkusen and Leipzig battled out a game of two halves.   Tactical analysis and match report by Erik Elias. You may have ...

In their 3-5-2 formation, there were a large amount of tactical details that Betis tried to use to their advantage against Villarreal, without too much avail. After equalizing early in the second half...

Flamengo won thanks to a ridiculous piece of skill by Gabigol, even though their game plan might have been a lot worse than what Santos had drawn up. The tactical side of this match supported a well-k...

The remarkably star-studded managerial class of this season’s Campeonato Brasileiro recently lost its most famous member in Luiz Felipe Scolari. Big Phil was sacked when Palmeiras sat third in the lea...

The fourth meeting in eleven months between the Netherlands and Germany yielded six goals and yet another fun game. Before half-time, Germany were in control of the match, having scored the opener and...

In a statement victory over West Ham United, City declared they are ready to put together another 95 points-plus Premier League season. Time and time again, City went behind West Ham’s defense, easily...

PAOK Saloniki gave Ajax a true run for their money, mainly by making the most of Ajax’s unorganized defense in moments of transition. After manager Erik Ten Hag adjusted his team’s buildup at half-tim...

Hotly anticipated matches like these – number one against number two, city derby – do not always live up to expectations in terms of drama. This one did however, in no small part thanks to...

Both Venezuela and Qatar have been swept aside with Argentina's new 4-4-2 diamond formation. Some genuine tactical questions remain unanswered however, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Ta...