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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.

Flamengo – Grêmio: Flamengo Overcomes Grêmio’s Pressing Plan And Records Historic Demolition (5-0)

October 25, 2019 Free No Comments

In this second leg of the Copa Libertadores semi-final, Grêmio improved their pressing game with a reworked midfield trio. However, Flamengo found several solutions to overcome the press, especially f...

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Barcelona – Sevilla: Barcelona’s Forwards Are Still LaLiga’s Efficiency Kings (4-0)

October 7, 2019 Spain 2 Comments

It took a while due to Messi’s injuries, but the monster triumvirate of Ter Stegen, Luis Suárez and Leo Messi – who have ruled LaLiga with an iron fist for the last two years – finally got...

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Grêmio – Flamengo: With A Late Equalizer, An Experienced Grêmio Survive Flamengo’s Phases of Dominance (1-1)

October 4, 2019 Copa Libertadores No Comments

In the first leg of this Copa Libertadores semi-final, Flamengo’s spectacular attack outplayed a more pragmatic and experienced Grêmio side in the first half hour of the game. However, VAR interruptio...

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Atlético Madrid – Real Madrid: Another Madrid Derby Conditioned By Conservative Tactical Decisions (0-0)

September 29, 2019 Spain No Comments

In yet another risk-averse Madrid derby, Real and Atlético came to a goalless draw that showcased both teams’ offensive problems. In the first half, Real failed to break down Atlético deep defensive b...

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Barcelona – Valencia: Ansu Fati And Valverde’s Latest Midfield Experiment Take Down A Confused And Leaderless Valencia (5-2)

September 15, 2019 Spain No Comments

Led by the free-roaming Arthur and Frenkie de Jong and an energetic Ansu Fati, Barcelona quickly took down a Valencia team that was visibly shaken by the recent firing of their coach. During the secon...

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Athletic Club – Real Sociedad: Athletic Impose Physical, Direct Style of Play On Soft Real Sociedad (2-0)

August 31, 2019 Spain No Comments

In a Basque Derby between two opposing styles of play, Athletic forced a technical, possession-based Real Sociedad side into playing long balls, causing aerial duels and fighting over second balls, wh...

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Granada – Sevilla: In A Close Game, Joan Jordan Leads Sevilla Through A Tough Granada Press (0-1)

August 24, 2019 Spain No Comments

In a fun game between two Andalusian teams, Granada dominated the first half through their intense and well-organized pressing game, which disrupted Sevilla’s buildup attempts. In the second half, as ...

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Athletic Club – FC Barcelona: Aduriz’s Late Wondergoal Punishes Messi-Less Barcelona (1-0)

August 17, 2019 Free No Comments

During the first half, Athletic’s defensive scheme easily stopped Barcelona’s rigid and disjointed possession game, reducing them to only two shots. In the second half, Rakitić’s entrance and the shif...

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João Félix And The Dawn Of A New Atlético

August 15, 2019 Free No Comments

Atlético Madrid are betting their future on the performance of their new signing, the young João Félix. In this article, we attempt to explain why Atlético needed a Griezmann successor so badly, why F...

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Tottenham Hotspur – Aston Villa: Eriksen Cameo Helps Break Down Aston Villa Defense (3-1)

August 11, 2019 Free No Comments

It looked like Aston Villa would come back to the Premier League in style, getting points off Spurs by successfully defending their box against the home side’s predictable crossing game. However, the ...

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