Unai Emery’s compact Aston Villa side overcame Arsenal’s asymmetric pressing system plus their right-sided attacks to eventually claim the three points at Villa Park. After a relatively even ninety minutes, substitute Emiliano Buendía popped up to grab the decisive goal and reduce Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League. Tactical analysis and match […]
Upon his return to the Maradona, Luciano Spalletti entered with a Napoli tattoo on his forearm whilst sitting in the Juventus dugout. Though returning to the place where he produced his best work, Juve drew no offensive inspiration as Napoli appeared to have moved on. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided […]
With Raphinha and Pedri’s return, Barcelona restored their offensive firepower, putting three past Diego Simeone’s team. A passive defensive approach from Atlético Madrid and a lack of efficiency in front of the net put an end to their winning streak. Hence, the Catalans clung to La Liga’s lead. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. […]
Three defeats in six away games, the Champions needed a result away to a fellow challenger to send a message. It was not pretty in Rome, but that is the fashion that Antonio Conte does not mind abiding by, as long as he is the victor. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We […]
Arsenal maintained their perfect record in the UEFA Champions League with a statement 3–1 victory over Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium. The clash, which pitted two European heavyweights and previously unbeaten sides against one another, was decided by a ruthless second-half display from the Gunners. After a tactically balanced first half ended 1-1, Mikel […]
In a blockbuster Champions League week with multiple highlight fixtures, Barcelona’s trip to west London to face Chelsea was one of them. The highly anticipated match delivered from the outset, with both sides attacking directly and creating chances, including Ferran Torres coming close early. However, from that moment, the game was one-sided, as the rampant […]
Eberechi Eze’s hattrick takes the headlines, but this was an outstanding team performance from Arsenal across the pitch. In the first half, they dominated the ball against a passive Spurs side, while the second half saw a display of defensive discipline to ensure a miserable day for Spurs all-round. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]
After a decade in Bergamo, Gasperini joined Roma at an interesting point in his career. Two decades of coaching, still relevant. Over nine hundred Serie A points, still wanting more. They have started in excellent form, but will his tactical framework provide the Scudetto that both club and coach have longed for? Written by Joel Parker. […]
Scotland’s journey to the 2026 World Cup finals culminated in a night of historic drama, overcoming Denmark 4–2 at Hampden Park. The decisive victory, sealed by two spectacular stoppage-time goals from substitutes, ended Scotland’s 28-year wait for a World Cup appearance. The match was a frenetic affair, defined by Denmark’s need for controlled possession with […]
Italy scored early and seemed in control in their 3-5-2 system against a passive Norway press. However, Norway became more aggressive in the second half and gained momentum against a fading Italy side, before Erling Haaland left Italy reeling with two goals in two minutes. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We decided to […]