Aston Villa emerged from the cauldron of De Kuip with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Feyenoord, making it two wins from two in the UEFA Europa League group stage. The result was a testament to Unai Emery’s tactical discipline and the visitors’ resilience, as they weathered a first-half onslaught from the Eredivisie leaders before […]
Roma fans filled the Stadio Olimpico to support Gasperini’s team, coming from a Serie A victory and a debut win against Nice in the Europa League. The next challenge was against another French side, LOSC Lille, who also started the competition with a win but had lost twice in a row in Ligue 1. The […]
Aston Villa secured their first win of the season in a gritty Europa League clash against Bologna at Villa Park. The decisive moment came early in the first half from a long-range strike by midfielder John McGinn. Despite taking an early lead, Villa were forced to defend for much of the game, with a brave […]
A compelling tactical battle between two managers wedded to a similar shape. AS Roma would draw first blood with marauding center-backs, before OGC Nice found their way back into the game from the penalty spot. However, Nice’s terrible European record would continue as Roma held on to survive a frenetic end. Tactical analysis and match […]
Ange Postecoglou bound words with deeds, winning silverware in his second season with Tottenham and ending Spurs’ seventeen-year trophy drought. Tottenham’s salvation secured a ticket to the next UEFA Champions League and guaranteed a season without continental participation for Manchester United. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. We decided to make this article free […]
Manchester United underwhelmed for the first hour of this match, showing no real quality on the ball. This led to Athletic Club having a good foothold in the game with their high pressing but struggling to find cutting edge up front. Second half substitutes made the difference for Ruben Amorim’s side, with Amad Diallo and […]
After undoing the Lyon defensive scheme in the first half, Manchester United seemed to be in full control of this game. However, a Lyon resurgence stunned Old Trafford despite the away side being down to ten men, before a chaotic extra-time eventually saw United prevail in the final moments. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]
Olympique Lyonnais showed a fluid possession game here and a defensive scheme that allowed them to restrict United’s attacks. However, they still needed a last-minute goal from Rayan Cherki to end this game level, while much of the attention will be on the decisive role of André Onana in this game. Tactical analysis and match […]
A hattrick from Bruno Fernandes takes the headlines, but United’s overall performance was also impressive here. Energetic pressing helped Amorim’s side gain the initiative. In possession United’s off-the-ball movement exploited width and depth to stretch the Sociedad defense and ultimately secure the victory they desperately needed. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Last week’s […]
The proposition of 18 simultaneous fixtures on a final European matchday is bound to bring some jeopardy. AS Roma, rocked with a raft of dismissals, required a big performance to stay in the Europa League. The ultras received what they wanted. Even though the game was not spectacular, they— and their guests— could be content […]