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 […]
Bayern Munich have once again dominated Germany and Europe regardless of the opposition, but there are chinks in the armor that Bo Svensson’s Mainz sought to exploit. The result was a fascinating chess match where Mainz’s Plan A almost neutralized Bayern, before Jamal Musiala came through to deliver the win. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Tweaks to the buildup shape and solid defensive organization helped RB Leipzig overwhelm Borussia Mönchengladbach in the first half, which set the stage for new manager Domenico Tedesco to claim victory on his debut. On the other hand, counterpart Adi Hütter may just feel his seat getting warmer, as Gladbach slumped to a third consecutive defeat […]
Following a first half in which Florian Wirtz and Moussa Diaby gave Bayer Leverkusen the early lead, substitute manager Achim Beierlorzer’s changes made RB Leipzig much more competitive in an engaging second half. That lasted till Gerardo Seoane made a few key changes of his own, as Leverkusen coasted what was ultimately a comfortable win […]