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Real Madrid – Sevilla: Sevilla’s Defensive Structure Eventually Falls (2-1)

January 19, 2020 Spain No Comments

Sevilla’s 4-5-1 defensive system created problems for Real Madrid’s attacking play. However, once Casemiro moved into a more advanced role, the hosts were able to create some opportunities that were g...

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Sheffield United – West Ham United: A Game Full of Errors Sways for Sheffield United (1-0)

January 11, 2020 England No Comments

After a first half devoid of quality play, Sheffield United pressed higher against a weak West Ham backline, to force errors and access better areas of the pitch. The hosts deserved to win all three ...

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Liverpool – Everton: Klopp Gives Ancelotti A Major Reality Check (1-0)

January 6, 2020 England No Comments

Even when facing a heavily rotated Liverpool team, Everton just could not pick up a win at a ground they once called home. Carlo Ancelotti’s men had a handful of great chances in the first half but Jü...

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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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Author: Joel Parker