When Real Madrid is crowned Champions of Europe, their offensive work is often at the forefront. This was a very different story. Huge defensive interventions and a towering keeper between the posts rose to the occasion to blunt the greatest of Liverpool attacks, to honour Real Madrid for the fourteenth time. Tactical analysis and match […]
The final of the first ever UEFA Conference League pitted managers of opposite backgrounds, with the men in the dugout representing historic teams who have nevertheless been left behind by football’s widening economic gulf. In the end, a solitary goal dashed the ambitions of Dutch outfit Feyenoord, with José Mourinho’s Roma coming out on top […]
City have a robust tradition around final day drama for a club with ‘no history.’ Indeed, the events of a decade ago are in a league of their own, but always willing to entertain, the reigning champions produced a stressful spectacle with a stunning scoring spree to retain their crown. Tactical analysis and match report […]
The day was out of Liverpool’s hands, but Wolves’ combative approach threw early problems their way. An uphill battle with an opening insight: although they got the control they needed, the clouds drew over the shine of Premier League silverware. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The greatest of domestic prizes, culminating on the […]
When Domenico Tedesco was called upon to take over from Jesse Marsch, a misfiring RasenBallsport Leipzig were struggling to remain in the top four hunt. Now, Tedesco has them on the cusp of a first ever trophy, with European football secured for next season. How has the Italian-born coach achieved this turnaround? And what do […]
Arsenal’s destiny was still in their hands before kickoff in the two horse race to get back into the Champions League, but their hosts were in no mood to underwhelm an expectant crowd. The Magpies honed the role of jokers to spoil an ideal script: will the process be all for nothing? Tactical analysis and […]
Defensive rotations and calculated long balls exposed Manchester City’s frailties, both on and off the ball. Despite West Ham United’s defensive prowess, the visitors got the ball to the wingers faster and more aggressively to recover the scoreline in the second half, yet penalties can still kneecap the Champions. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Keep your friends close and frenemies even closer. The two managers in the dugout, hailing from similar paths, have overseen three draws this season. Changes from both men could not split the two teams here, leading to a dramatically bitter finale that keeps alive a fabled dream. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
The North London Derby only produces chaotic or confounding games, and this tie somehow achieved both outcomes in one stroke. A red card against Arsenal’s Rob Holding meant that Arsenal played with a numerical disadvantage for an hour, and Harry Kane took full advantage by scoring a brace and creating another for strike partner Heung-Min […]
A heavyweight cup final clash on paper lived up to the billing. Six goals ebbed and flowed between two outfits whose changes shifted and decided the dynamic of a symbolic outcome. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. In an attempt to revive their old status, Juventus turned to the familiar face of Massimiliano […]