Real Sociedad’s 1–1 draw against Atlético de Madrid on January 4th was a match shaped as much by context as by tactics. It marked the first appearance of Pellegrino Matarazzo on the Real Sociedad benc...

Tottenham Hotspur travelled to Selhurst Park on December 28th, 2025, and emerged with a narrow 1–0 victory over Crystal Palace, a result that did more for the league table than for the aesthetic impre...

Napoli and Bologna faced off in a final that featured the two champions that Italian football had last season. What transpired was a game of duels, as both managers proposed a man-to-man aggressive de...

Real Madrid closed out 2025 with a victory that said more about their resilience than their control, edging past Sevilla in a match defined by discomfort and disruption. Against an aggressive, man-ori...

Celta needed a win at Balaídos. After weeks of doubt and disappointment, Giráldez's men finally found the formula to break their home losing streak. Athletic, who arrived with high morale after their ...

Modern football’s intensity has few better ambassadors than Ernesto Valverde and Diego Simeone. Their teams collided in San Mamés in a match defined by pressure, duels, and transitions rather than len...

Coming into the game, Madrid had relinquished the top of the table spot in La Liga and desperately needed a win. Athletic, under Ernesto Valverde, had made San Mamés a fortress again. This matchup pro...

The Seville derby returned to the Sánchez Pizjuán with both teams trying to secure a key victory for different reasons. Betis were looking for their first away derby win under Pellegrini, while Sevill...

Diego Simeone and José Bordalas went to battle, as the two managers had a hard fought game between their two intense teams. And as expected, it was little details that decided the game. Tactical analy...

In a tightly contested Serie A clash at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan secured a 1-0 win over Roma thanks to a disciplined defensive performance. It was a match shaped by contrasting ideas: Milan c...