Pre-tournament favorites France started off their Euros campaign with a tough fixture against Austria, whom many regarded as potential dark horses. Ralf Rangnick’s side showed why that was the case with one of the best and most well-coordinated out-of-possession performances in an international match in recent memory, let alone this tournament. Tactical analysis and match […]
England made a promising start with a fluid possession system and an early goal from Jude Bellingham. However, they lost initiative as the game went on, with small flaws in their system becoming apparent. They ended up putting in an underwhelming performance to grind out a win in a game with few chances. This tactical […]
An identity should not slow success but only act as a platform from which further achievement can arise. Spain showed that the tools exist to enable this development. Though their standard style put a pinch on the Croatians for only a section of this showing, demise did not follow. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
In the most interesting match so far, both teams held hopes for a positive result. Both were far from flawless from a tactical point of view, but that may have only added to the excitement level for most viewers. Ultimately, substitute Wout Weghorst pulled a result over the line which roughly respected the flow of […]
Being the holders of the competition is not an easy ride, especially when you concede so early in your first game. But after Italy found their feet, the Spallettisms soon followed which Albania had no response to. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make all of our EURO 2024 articles […]
The hosts, Germany, played a Scotland team unsure of how to defend, not applying pressure while maintaining a high line. They relinquished control of the central zone between the lines, gifting Germany’s forwards time and space. Written by Kyle Boas. We decided to make all of our EURO 2024 articles free to read. If you […]
The much-revered Golden Generation era came to a disappointing end, but now Belgium boast a fresh set of players ready to take on a new challenge. While expectations are not as high as before, the team, led by the young Domenico Tedesco, has the potential to pack a punch and surprise many. Should their ambitions […]
Portugal boasts one of the deepest squads in Euro 2024, with at least two starting-caliber players in every position. They can be stiff at times, but Roberto Martinez’s possession play puts the emphasis on their intelligence. Written by Kyle Boas. We decided to make all of our EURO 2024 articles free to read. If you […]
Eighteen years since Marco Materazzi hit the deck from a Zinedine Zidane headbutt, France are back in Germany, under tournament conditions, ready to make amends. But if they are to clinch the EUROs under Didier Deschamps, it will have to be through his tried and tested methods. Written by Joel Parker. We decided to make […]
Ball possession is dead! Long live ball possession! The Spanish search for an identity has been a short lived endeavor. Much more problematic has been their proficiency in both penalty areas. Now, a man from within, who is more acquainted than most with that matter, strives to solve this issue— and at the same time […]