Le Classique usually offered up the promise of a title race, but with Marseille in self-inflicted turmoil and Paris Saint-Germain in the green shoots stages of its project, there was a different feeling to the buildup of the game. In its place was something more intangible but no less vital – pride. Tactical analysis and […]
Refusing to deviate from their playing style, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur side had the majority of possession in the first half of this game, showing bravery against Arsenal’s pressing. Arsenal were still able to create chances though, and Spurs had to show character to come from behind twice to earn a draw. Tactical analysis and […]
One could pardon passive followers of this clash for thinking it was a classic. While seven goals featured at the Allianz Arena, drama in the box made up for most of what happened out of it. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. We decided to make this article free to read. If you […]
Erik Ten Hag tried to experiment with a 4-3-1-2 system for Manchester United as they faced Brighton & Hove Albion. After a slightly difficult start though, Roberto De Zerbi’s side were able to find tactical superiorities against United’s system by exploiting width, and the away side ultimately left Old Trafford with a convincing victory. Tactical […]
The Bundesliga was back with an absolute bang after the international break, as the much-hyped Bayer Leverkusen faced their toughest test of the season in the form of a trip to the home of the defending champions. Many were bigging up Xabi Alonso’s side as the most serious challengers to Bayern Munich’s throne this season, […]
England had the majority of the ball in this match but struggled to create chances as Ukraine’s compact 4-4-2 system managed to hold them to a draw. Gareth Southgate’s flexible 4-3-3 shape showed some reasonable team tactical ideas, but slight structural issues and a lack of cutting edge cost England the points. Tactical analysis and […]
An important match marked the beginning of the first international break in 2023/24 for Georgia and Spain, who crossed paths in Group A of the Euro 2024 qualifiers. After an early slip-up against Scotland, the visitors needed to win to get their qualification campaign back on track, and that is just what they did in […]
Everything is a little easier when your best players are on the field. The endpoint that PSG’s new manager has in mind for his outfit is far out of reach, but a four goal haul in the first half contributed to storming success on the night— and even more misery for their opponents. Tactical analysis […]
At the first major hurdle at the helm of the Champions, Rudi Garcia struggled to make a lasting impression. Lazio Roma flashed their game plan in the first half and brutally showcased Napoli’s off-ball deficiencies for all to see. Garcia has some problems to fix. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We […]
Roma and Milan squared off in a massive Friday night Serie A fixture, with the two teams taking opposite trajectories in the very early stages of the season. The visitors preserved their perfect record with a pretty convincing victory, whilst Roma’s struggles continued as they were left winless after three games. Tactical analysis and match […]