In a game where both sides were evenly matched from a tactical perspective, it was physicality and execution that were the bigger stories of the day. Bayern Munich was unable to overcome the finishing issues that seem to affect them at times, while Hoffenheim continued their run of strong results. Tactical analysis and match report […]
It might have taken an own goal for Bayer Leverkusen to restore parity, but the visitors were far from toothless in their encounter against the champions. Despite missing striker Patrik Schick, Florian Wirtz & co. found a way through, even managing to rack up a higher expected goal count than their Bavarian hosts. Tactical analysis […]
Coming off a two-week break, Borussia Dortmund seemed ready to kick on and end the second half of the domestic season in style. However, an avalanche of defensive mistakes drowned the hosts, as Bayer Leverkusen cruise to a stunningly comfortable victory over the shell-shocked hosts. Tactical analysis and match report by Manasvin Andra. Somehow, it […]
If not for an unfortunate own goal, RB Leipzig could perhaps have taken a point from their visit to the Allianz Arena. Domenico Tedesco’s side showed the kind of fight that they lacked before the new man took over, but compatriot Julian Nagelsmann’s use of Leroy Sané and emphasis on vertical play saw him emerge […]
From time to time, elite outfits have those days when they remind you why they are a cut above the rest. Bayern Munich’s trip to the German capital turned out to be one of those days, putting Hertha Berlin to the sword in all aspects to reopen a six point lead at the top of […]
With Stuttgart having been drubbed 4-0 in the previous fixture, one might think that revenge was on the minds of the hosts coming in. But relegation fears have diminished the side’s ambitions, as RB Leipzig put a further dent in their fight to remain in the German top flight. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
FC Köln and Bayern Munich have, in their separate ways, set the bar high this season to promise a spectacle in this fixture. Indeed, if their efforts were anything to go by on the pitch, Bundesliga football is a simple pleasure. Organized but possibly wild high pressing styles clash, transitions rule, and the Bavarians always […]
When people talk about “peak Bundesliga”, they generally refer to a game full of end-to-end attacks where teams often seem detached from conventional notions of game management. Eintracht Frankfurt versus Borussia Dortmund provided exactly this sort of unhinged performance, with Frankfurt’s smart first half display being overturned by the visitors’ surge towards the very end […]
In a lopsided Bundesliga world, Borussia Mönchengladbach saves all their top performances against the Champions. Bayern Munich was not only fragmented in possession, but their openness down the left side cost them heavily as Adi Hütter’s team created consistent openings. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Gladbach’s marvellous form against Bayern has the essence […]
After a relatively comfortable debut, Domenico Tedesco faced the first stiff challenge of his Leipzig tenure against Markus Weinzierl’s Augsburg. As it transpired, this was not a challenge that the new coach would clear, as Augsburg’s clever scheme and exemplary intensity – combined with Leipzig’s finishing woes – once again kept the visitors from developing […]