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Real Betis – Atlético Madrid: Vintage Atlético Defense Frustrates Uninspiring Betis (1-2)

December 23, 2019 Spain No Comments

In classic Atlético Madrid fashion, Diego Simeone’s tactics frustrated Real Betis, who had all the control of the possession. The hosts were not able to create chances, thanks to all eleven Atlético p...

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Everton – Chelsea: Big Dunc Takes Everton Back to Basics (3-1)

December 8, 2019 England No Comments

In a scrappy, tight and intense affair, Duncan Ferguson’s first game as interim Everton boss could not have started better. Chelsea controlled the ball, but an aggressive low block and fast transition...

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Leicester City – Everton: Everton’s Low Block Eventually Falls Apart (2-1)

December 2, 2019 England No Comments

Having been second best for almost an hour, Brendan Rodgers’ tactical adjustments would reignite his team and lead to a last-minute winner to keep in range of the Premier League top spot. This result ...

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Sheffield United – Manchester United: Solskjær Substitutes Spark Late Comeback… And Bottle Job (3-3)

November 26, 2019 England No Comments

After seventy minutes of a well-structured Sheffield United in control of the game, Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s formation change flipped the game on its head. Manchester United came back from two goals down...

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RasenBallsport Leipzig – 1. FC Köln: Vintage and Versatile Attacking Display (4-1)

November 24, 2019 Germany No Comments

RasenBallsport Leipzig continued their fantastic form, producing a classic display against 1. FC Köln to take them just a point from leading the league. They broke down Köln’s 4-1-4-1 low block in imp...

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SD Eibar – Real Madrid: Eibar’s High Press Played Through Easily (0-4)

November 10, 2019 Spain No Comments

Real Madrid comfortably dispatched SD Eibar, putting together a compact passing system in order to play through their super high block. Even having scored four, whether they exploited Eibar’s poor def...

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Sevilla – Atlético Madrid: Simeone’s Subs Change The Game, But Not Enough For Three Points (1-1)

November 3, 2019 Spain No Comments

Having gone a goal down and offering little going forward, Simeone’s double substitution at half-time paid off, but wasn’t enough for Atlético Madrid to get the three points at Sevilla. Both teams had...

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Borussia Mönchengladbach – Eintracht Frankfurt: Gladbach Capitalize During Moments That Matter (4-2)

October 28, 2019 Germany No Comments

Frankfurt’s 5-3-2 defensive structure has proven difficult to play through, however Gladbach’s fast transitional play saw them score four against Adi Hütter’s team, asserting their place on top of the...

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Tactical analysis Borussia Dortmund Mönchengladbach 1-0 Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund – Borussia Mönchengladbach: Marco Reus Haunts Gladbach Again (1-0)

October 20, 2019 Germany No Comments

Once again, when Borussia Dortmund needed him, Marco Reus delivered the goods against his former employers. Dortmund showed stages of their free-flowing, clinical attacking football, but Borussia Mönc...

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Does Every Cloud Have A Silva Lining?

October 17, 2019 Free No Comments

The Premier League seems days away from seeing the next managerial sacking. Everton’s abysmal start to the Premier League season has increased the pressure on Marco Silva. In this piece, we analyze th...

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Author: Joel Parker