Boca caused Vélez problems through focusing on the zone where they wanted to attack. Using their tactical advantage in the pockets, Boca were able to generate chances when they had the ball. Their attacking setup gave room for Vélez create in transition. Both sides cancelled out each other in the second half, leading to a […]

Rosario had a game plan and stuck with it throughout the game. They caused their opponents problems in transition, with their clinical passing and quickness in attack. River Plate’s setup gave room for more space in transition, which suited Rosario Central. River’s possession and control, especially in the second half, wasn’t enough to get the […]

Deportivo Riestra executed their game plan to the highest level, catching Boca Juniors off guard in the first half. Judging from the game state after each goal, the game relatively became easier for Riestra. Boca had all the possession, but were limited to the types of attacks they could create for themselves. Riestra’s defensive game […]

Belgrano’s early start to the game was cut short after River’s opener. River’s control, thereafter, put them in a position to dominate the game, with Belgrano’s defensive approach making this easier. Nicolás Fernández sparked a comeback in the second half following his introduction. His two late goals sealed the Apertura for Belgrano. Tactical analysis and […]

Belgrano’s slow start kept them out of the game until later in the second half. Argentinos kept the game open due to their wastefulness in front of goal and were later punished for it. They generated chances for themselves by asking multiple questions from the Belgrano back-line. With Belgrano finding momentum later in the game, […]

Rosario Central’s win over Racing Club proved to be one with fight and resilience. Although the late drama put Racing at a disadvantage, Rosario’s second-half momentum helped them get over the line later. Racing, however, would wonder how they let the game slip after their early lead. Tactical analysis and match report by Ebuka Ogoegbunam. […]

A knockout tie with much at stake for both clubs gave rise to the intensity shown by the players in the game. Both teams, having a direct approach with the ball, gave numerous chances. Estudiantes’ second-half momentum amounted to nothing after they conceded late in the game, as margins decided this one. Tactical report and […]

Independiente’s ability to break down San Lorenzo’s defensive line gave them the edge to ride on from early on in the game. An early goal gave Independiente momentum, but they were able to withstand San Lorenzo’s late pressure in the game to seal the win. Tactical analysis and match report by Ebuka Ogoegbunam. Gustavo Álvarez […]

Estudiantes dictated the tempo and tilted the pitch in their favor, but control alone wasn’t enough to crack the final third. Their well-constructed overloads built momentum and forced Talleres deep, yet the decisive breakthrough never came, with central spaces in the final third expertly shut down. That lack of sustained cutting edge ultimately played into […]

Boca Juniors’ defence proved to be very crucial in their win against River Plate. River’s attacking setup gave them the leverage to be aggressive in attack while controlling the game. The late first half goal gave Boca something to hold on to in the second half after being failing to cede control to River in […]