This contest began to restore the standard state of affairs between the two clubs that have led the way in the league. The balance of play might have been with the favorites, but beating the best, rather than being the best, is a quality that Liverpool showed they can call upon if needed. Tactical analysis […]

Atlético Madrid’s source of strength has been their home fortress. However, the form book between these two sides foresaw what turned out to be a more even duel. A fresh face in the dugout conjured old magic from the well of the visitors, forcing their opponents to dig deep. Tactical analysis and match report by […]

Rarely do such high-scoring draws have such an even and competitive edge towards them, let alone involving Pep Guardiola. Mauricio Pochettino has troubled Pep’s ideas before, and once again, the crazy action did not stop right until the very end. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free […]

Not since the first weeks of last season has Erik ten Hag felt such pressure. Manchester United desperately tried to keep things familiar, in a familiar formation, but Pep Guardiola slightly tweaked his wingers’ roles to brutally punish their dysfunctional rivals. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article […]

If you come at the king, you better not miss. Barcelona banked on controlled aggression to put their foot on their enemies’ throats. Momentum flowed in their favor during the first hour, but running out of steam against Real Madrid (with any life in the tank) is impending punishment. Tactical analysis and match report by […]

Athletic Club gave a stubborn defensive display in their 4-4-2 system here, as Barcelona dominated possession with a cohesive structure but struggled to find the crucial goal. It was eventually a debutant who found the breakthrough, as Marc Guiu scored shortly after being introduced as a substitute by Xavi.  Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]

When taking the stairs, you don’t notice that every step is even to work easily. Pep Guardiola’s key ritual is zonal spacing, and to give Jérémy Doku the one-versus-one isolation he craves, an important tweak was made to the box to control Brighton & Hove Albion. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We […]

Both sides looked to impose themselves here with an aggressive pressing game. Italy were able to make the first breakthrough with an early goal, but England’s talented attackers were what ultimately decided the game, with Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford, and Harry Kane all showing their quality. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We decided […]

The two favorites in Group B of the Euro 2024 qualifiers faced off in a key match past the midway stage of their campaign. The Netherlands had to win to be sure of holding on to second place in the group, but France had other ideas as they took the chance to seal their spot […]

The box midfield has never been so popular. Whether it comes from John Stones stepping forward, Gavi going central or Oleksandr Zinchenko zipping inside, the elites have found a new toy to play with. But is the use of the inverted fullback causing tactical dilemmas with control? Written by Joel Parker. We decided to make this […]