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Ajax – Real Madrid: Madrid Ride Their Luck To Pick Up Crucial Away Win (1-2)

February 14, 2019 Champions League No Comments

Real Madrid were second best the whole game, largely because of Ajax’s fierce high press and quality on the ball. But the best team sometimes does not win in a game of football, and that was exactly t...

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Atlético Madrid – Real Madrid: Clinicality Delivers The Victory In A Brutal Madrid Derby (1-3)

February 10, 2019 Spain No Comments

El Derbi Madrileño was characterized by a gargantuan number of fouls, plenty of yellow cards, and a minimal amount of chances. While that sort of environment has favored Atlético Madrid in past encoun...

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Tactical analysis Manchester City - Arsenal 3-1 Premier League

Manchester City – Arsenal: Pep Guardiola Thoroughly Outclasses Unai Emery (3-1)

February 4, 2019 England No Comments

An early goal from Manchester City seemed to have ended the game before it even began, until Arsenal struck back from a set piece. The match hung in the balance before Agüero grabbed his second, right...

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Liverpool – Leicester City: Leicester trouble Liverpool with excellent defensive work and come back from early blow (1-1)

January 31, 2019 England No Comments

The title race in England is still partly open, as Liverpool failed to capitalize on Manchester City’s loss against Newcastle United. A very unexpected result, moreso because Sadio Mané scored as earl...

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Tactical analysis Real Madrid Sevilla LaLiga 2-0

Real Madrid – Sevilla: Madrid Overwhelm Toothless Sevilla Thanks To High Intensity Play And A Flurry Of Long Shots (2-0)

January 20, 2019 Spain No Comments

Real Madrid played with an unmatchable intensity in the first half, but created little against an organized and disciplined Sevilla defense. Not much changed in the next forty-five minutes except for ...

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Real Betis – Real Madrid: Madrid Triumph In A Tactically Intriguing Tale Of Two Halves (1-2)

January 14, 2019 Spain No Comments

Quique Setién declined to return to a back five after drawing with Sociedad, allowing Real Madrid to cause mayhem with their high press and counterattacking skill. Things swung Betis’ way in the secon...

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Internazionale – SSC Napoli: Koulibaly Red Card Allows Inter To Snatch Late Win (1-0)

December 27, 2018 Italy No Comments

Internazionale controlled the first 45 minutes thanks to some of the most intense pressing you will see all season. Naturally, that led to a drop-off in energy levels in the second half, putting Napol...

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Real Madrid – Rayo Vallecano: Benzema Overcomes A Lack Of Collective Mechanisms To Push Madrid Over The Line (1-0)

December 16, 2018 Spain No Comments

Real Madrid struggled to break down one of the worst defenses in the league before Benzema took over and led a brief renaissance. Half-time killed the momentum, allowing Rayo to grow back into the gam...

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Tactical analysis Chelsea - Manchester City Premier League

Chelsea – Manchester City: Chelsea Survive City’s Intense High Press Before Striking Lethal Blows (2-0)

December 9, 2018 England No Comments

Manchester City started the game with their characteristic swagger and a fiery intensity that completely overwhelmed Chelsea. It seemed like a matter of when, not if, City would take the lead, until C...

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Real Madrid – Valencia: Valencia Attempt Second Half Comeback But Can’t Overcome Superior Madrid (2-0)

December 2, 2018 Spain No Comments

Real Madrid calmly gained an advantage over a listless Valencia side, before securing the result on the counter-attack when Valencia decided to become more proactive. Tactical analysis and match repor...

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Author: Om Arvind