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Author: José Pérez

José Pérez (31) writes and talks about anything football-related: players, tactics, analytics, the relationship between football and society. Whenever he is not working on high-power lasers, he tries to keep up with all big five European leagues, but focuses particularly on La Liga. Outside of Between the Posts, you can find him arguing with people and posting analyses on Twitter or answering questions on Quora.

LaLiga and The Revolt of the 4-4-2 formation

June 11, 2020 Free No Comments

For decades, the British isles have been thought of as the home of directness, long balls and the 4-4-2 formation. However, in 2020, teams in LaLiga seem to be using these tactics more than teams in t...

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Atlético Madrid – Real Madrid: Valverde’s Foul And Last Minute Heroics Allow an Uninspired Real to Edge Past a Rocky Atlético (0-0, 1-4 after pens)

January 14, 2020 Spain No Comments

Real Madrid needed penalty kicks to decide a close game where both teams could not break down the opponent. In the first half, Atlético’s pressing game dominated, yet Real’s defense did not allow them...

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Brighton – Chelsea: Late Jahanbakhsh’s Wondergoal Seals an Outstanding Brighton Comeback (1-1)

January 2, 2020 England No Comments

Jahanbakhsh’s spectacular bicycle kick ultimately drew what was a tactically rich game conditioned heavily by Brighton’s changes in midfield. In the first half, Chelsea initially dominated by exploiti...

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Liverpool – Flamengo: Efficient Liverpool Eventually Outmuscle Brave Flamengo (1-0)

December 22, 2019 Club World Cup No Comments

After an intense initial fifteen minutes, Flamengo managed to keep the ball and outshot a passive Liverpool throughout the first half. In the second half, a more intense Liverpool evened out the table...

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FC Barcelona – Real Madrid: Real Madrid Press Well But Lack Bite Against Efficient Barça (0-0)

December 19, 2019 Free No Comments

During the first half, Real Madrid’s pressing game suppressed Barcelona’s offense, except for the unruly Messi and Sergi Roberto. Real had a hard time however to create good chances despite their tact...

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Tactical Preview Real Madrid Barcelona El Clasico Zidane Valverde Messi

Tactical Preview of El Clásico: Will Real’s Improved Off-The-Ball Play Be Enough Against Barcelona’s Clinical Front Line?

December 18, 2019 Free No Comments

Just a week before Christmas, LaLiga gives us the gift of a Clásico. What are the game plans of both teams? What wingers should Zidane use to best compensate for the absence of Eden Hazard? What will ...

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Villarreal – Atlético Madrid: An Entertaining Goalless Draw Between Freeform Villarreal Attack And Staunch Atlético Defense (0-0)

December 7, 2019 Spain No Comments

In the first half, Villarreal’s attacking flair produced shot after shot against a patient Atlético, who produced fewer but higher quality chances. In the second half, both teams continued to trade pu...

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Tactical analysis Atlético Madrid Barcelona 0-1 LaLiga

Atlético Madrid – Barcelona: Ter Stegen, Messi and Some Midfield Adjustments Clinch A Last-Minute Victory (0-1)

December 3, 2019 Free No Comments

During the first half, Atlético’s medium block and pressing trap approach dominated Barcelona, reducing them to a single shot in thirty minutes. With a small tweak in midfield and an adjustment to Mes...

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Flamengo – River Plate: Heroic Gabigol Strikes Twice To Take Down An Intense And Dominant River

November 24, 2019 Free No Comments

During the first half, River nullified Flamengo’s offense through a compact and intense pressing block while also being efficient in scoring one of their few chances. Flamengo made better use of the w...

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Atlético Madrid – Athletic Club: Morata And Correa Lead Atlético’s Victory In Duel of Directness And Tight Defenses (2-0)

October 28, 2019 Spain No Comments

In an old-school duel of two teams trading long passes, Atlético’s domination of second balls and their superior talent allowed them to create the better shots, which ultimately turned into goals. In ...

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