Despite the scoreline, this was actually a closely fought game decided by tight margins. Both teams set up in 3-4-3 systems, which meant that the game was mostly one of man-marking and individual duels, except for a short period in the second half where Niko Kovač changed the picture. In the end, the decisive moments […]
PSG beat Monaco 3-2 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoffs. A brace from Folarin Balogun giving Monaco a 2-0 lead was cancelled out by a brace by Desire Doue off the bench while Hakimi scored the equaliser sandwiched between Doue’s goals. Monaco’s hopes were dented when Aleksandr Golovin was sent off […]
Both sides brought attacking quality to this game. Atlético were able to go ahead early and use their narrow front four to good effect, while Brugge’s wing-play in their 4-3-3 system helped them get back into the game. The second half saw Atlético go ahead again, before being denied the win late on by a […]
Real Madrid opened the scoring in their playoff clash for a spot in the Champions League round of 16. A brilliant strike from Vinícius Júnior early in the second half gave Arbeloa’s team the advantage over Benfica, with the tie set to be decided next Wednesday at the Bernabéu. The game was paused for over […]
This Champions League fixture reunites a top-class manager with one of his old pitstops. It appeared that both parties are bringing baggage into this contest as they chase objectives on continental soil, and this five-goal affair failed to end to pain of an established figurehead. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Antonio Conte […]
An interesting stylistic match-up proved to be a stale contest as both teams remained solid at the back whilst providing very little spark offensively. Very few chances were conceded, which meant that most of the intriguing tactical details were from an out-of-possession lens. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. With sixteen games kicking […]
A win would confirm Paris Saint-Germain’s place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, and a win is what they looked like they would storm towards as they blitzed Newcastle United. However, storms pass, and Newcastle’s game plan blossomed as they fought back to earn a draw. A result that suited neither side, with […]
The Signal Iduna Park played host to a high-stakes Champions League clash as Borussia Dortmund welcomed Inter Milan. In a game characterized by poor final-third qualities and high-intensity pressing, Cristian Chivu’s Inter side showed superior clinical edge. While BVB dominated no so much stretches of the ball, Federico Dimarco’s 80th-minute masterpiece and a late strike […]
Juventus and Benfica faced each other in Champions League round 7 and a historic taboo was broken. The Italian side continue a strong run as they recover form and beat the Portuguese team at home, while Benfica struggle in the standings, in a clash of identities between two different footballing schools represented by two important […]
Few would contest the statement that Arsenal are a top team. However, it is high time that the players cross the fabled finishing line to leave a lasting legacy. The end of the season is still a long way away, but they have put in another performance to prove that outcome is possible. Tactical analysis […]