Bayer Leverkusen rue multiple missed chances after a dominant display against Bayern Munich. The defending champions proved they would not let go of their trophy without a fight, denying their rivals a shot for over seventy-minutes. In the end, however, as legendary German player Lothar Matthäus aptly summed up: “Bayern Munich won 0-0”, with a […]
Chelsea’s struggles on the road continued as they suffered a resounding 3-0 defeat to Brighton, marking back-to-back losses against Fabian Hürzeler’s side. With their closest rivals picking up points, Enzo Maresca’s team has fallen to sixth place, increasing the difficulty of securing a Champions League spot. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. Enzo […]
Having met each of the past four seasons, matchups between Manchester City and Real Madrid have been dictated by Pep Guardiola’s meticulous game planning or Carlo Ancelotti’s raised eyebrow (or the power of “going brrr.”) When Pep attempted to raise his own, Real Madrid deservedly punished them at the death. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Madrid’s Derby yielded the third consecutive 1-1 draw. The referee awarded a penalty to Atlético Madrid after Aurélien Tchouaméni stamped on Samuel Leno’s right foot. Kylian Mbappé gobbled up Giménez’s rebound to tie the score, unleashing his team after a subpar first half. Despite Real Madrid kicking off into full gear in the second part, […]
Immediate recovery: after their last defeat in Ligue 1, Olympique Marseille quickly put things right and defeated Olympique Lyonnais, managed by debutant Paulo Fonseca, with solid play and moments of brilliance. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. Olympique Marseille was looking to recover from their last defeat against Nice in Ligue 1. The […]
This game was one for the history books for a number of reasons. The anticipation surrounding the Emirates Stadium was immense, and Arsenal certainly lived up to the hype. They made Manchester City look ordinary and ultimately dominated the game with their ruthlessness both in and out of possession. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul […]
Manchester City, facing the threat of a shocking elimination from the Champions League, delivered when it mattered most on a crucial night. However, their victory did not come without its scares. Club Brugge showcased impressive defensive resilience in the first half, but Pep Guardiola’s tactical adjustments ultimately proved effective in the second, as three goals […]
Pep Guardiola’s side were behind within minutes here due to an individual error, but grew into the game with some good left-sided attacking involving their new signing Omar Marmoush. In the second half, a direct approach was taken against Chelsea’s attempts at high pressing, which eventually secured City’s win. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]
Manchester City surrendered a two-goal difference at Parc des Princes, exacerbating their situation in the UEFA Champions League. Luis Enrique’s men rose from the ashes to turn the table ahead, banking four goals to put the cherry on the cake after an outstanding display on a rainy night in Paris. Tactical analysis and match report […]
With four points separating three teams, a matchup between the two would be crucial for the Scudetto’s location come May. Atalanta Bergamo started on the front foot until weaknesses in their off-ball and buildup plan arose, as Napoli converted the few opportunities they managed. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to […]