Chelsea started their Club World Cup campaign with a positive 2-0 result against Los Angeles FC. Goals from Pedro Neto in the first half and Enzo Fernandez in the second half gave the Blues a vital 2-0 opening game win over Los Angeles FC at the Mercedes Benz Stadium as they began their Club World […]
An auspicious debut for the European champions. A win that confirmed them as clear favorites, staying true to their philosophy: occupying space through constant movement. Position Play at its finest. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to support our work, consider taking […]
While Rodri sits on the sidelines, Spain and France fought in a battle that brought together two candidates for the Ballon d’Or. Indeed, the ninety minutes would be a feast for the eyes with a series of special offensive plays in and around both boxes. But the champions came through. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Munich only crowns new European champions. For the project at Paris Saint-Germain, this was only a matter of time, but not in the way that it was delivered. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to support our work, consider taking a […]
As the race to finish in the top five concluded, City Ground set the stage for a straight shootout between two contenders. This ‘winner takes all’ affair would be the cagey clash that was touted on paper, but there would be no fairytale ending for the unfancied Forest at the final whistle. Tactical analysis and […]
The Scudetto returned to Neapolitan hands after Napoli secured victory over Cagliari. After the promise of high drama and swinging outcomes, Antonio Conte’s team produced one of their more comfortable performances of the season. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to […]
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 […]
Oliver Glasner set up Crystal Palace to defend and counter in this FA Cup Final, and the plan ended up working. Eberechi Eze scored the decisive goal from a brilliantly constructed attack, while Palace’s defending was just about able to overcome Pep Guardiola’s interesting attacking scheme, securing the club’s first ever major trophy. Tactical analysis […]
Eddie Howe went with an unexpected 3-4-3 system for this match, and it helped Newcastle earn a first-half lead with high pressing and fast attacks. Newcastle’s level dropped somewhat in the second half, even though they faced a Chelsea side who were down to ten men. Eventually though, the home side claimed an important three […]
Goals’ festival became a tradition for Barcelona’s Hansi Flick. In a clash of high stakes, the Catalans came out victorious for the fourth game in a row against rivals Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti’s questionable strategy exposed the white team’s defensive lapses, whereas Barcelona’s offside trap and highline kept raising question marks. Tactical analysis and match […]