On the holy ground of the Gewiss Stadium, the divinities graced this duel with their presence. Under the aegis of Gian Piero Gasperini, Atalanta’s back five trumped that of their visitors, setting the side on their way to a win. But Manchester United have a demigod of their own, who bagged a clutch brace on […]
Manchester United came into this duel with Atalanta under rising scrutiny. Yet if they thought a mere victory would solve their issues, they could not be any more wrong. A heroic comeback may have turned the tables in Europe, but a poor showing leaves the outfit wallowing in limbo. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Fifteen minutes into this contest, Liverpool were odds on to run riot over the hosts. But the stardust of Atlético Madrid’s brightest talent, their growing threat on the break, and an array of officiating decisions came together to produce a dramatic five goal spectacle that pushed Jürgen Klopp’s men to the final whistle. Tactical analysis […]
Jesse Marsch’s RB Leipzig represented a banana skin fixture for Mauricio Pochettino’s high powered Paris Saint-Germain, but it turns out that very few games are unwinnable when you count Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi as starters. Leipzig did well enough in spots to merit their lead, but they are yet to display the kind of […]
Manchester United’s clash with Villarreal had handed the home team a chance of gaining revenge for inflicting heartache at the end of last season. But sinking at the hands of the superior organization of the Yellow Submarine for a second time, a dramatic finale could only partly hide the faults of a display that generated […]
Expectations were not high for Juventus heading into this group stage encounter with defending champions Chelsea, but there was always the possibility of an upset given the talent level of the Italians. Sure enough, sluggish play from Chelsea gave Juventus a glimmer of hope in the first half, before the Old Lady took the lead […]
Manchester City’s display followed a familiar script. Compact high pressing, overloads from the left, and territorial dominance defined much of this contest. But PSG’s quality at both ends of the pitch was decisive, setting the stage for a vintage goal from the biggest star of all. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. PSG […]
Inter Milan dominated this UEFA Champions League game, but a mix of some poor finishing and bad luck meant that Real Madrid were able to snatch a 1-0 win, courtesy Rodrygo’s 89th minute goal. Tactical analysis and match report by Harshal Patel. It has been all change at Internazionale this season, with Achraf Hakimi and […]
Pep Guardiola’s pleas for support from the fans stole the headlines after this game, but the manic action on the pitch offered the best sales pitch on the night. RB Leipzig’s approach may have helped them preserve a foothold in the match, but it also set the tone for a goal fest in which Manchester […]
The reignition of a Champions League classic would grace Anfield’s first packed European crowd in 18 months, and the game lived up to the billing. A swift Liverpool start, rapturous home support, and five goal haul delivered a spectacle in which the hosts dominated but dug deep to secure the three points on the night. […]