Quique Setién’s latest buildup experiment featured Riqui Puig at the tip of a midfield diamond and fullbacks used as wingers. While this helped Barcelona protect themselves against Atlético’s counterattacks, it failed to disorder Atlético’s defense and win a game with few open play chances and no major tactical changes during the second half. Tactical analysis […]
Both teams came to the game with adjusted defensive schemes and mostly familiar attacking shapes. Arsenal kept things relatively even in the early stages before defensive errors from David Luiz helped City into a comfortable lead, and the defender getting sent off on top of that. From this point, City could pick Arsenal apart with […]
Carlo Ancelotti left Napoli in ruins, eleventh in Serie A and with their confidence shattered. At first, even Gennaro Gattuso could not handle the ruins, until the missing piece of the puzzle completed the manager’s scheme, leading his team into sixth place through the simplicity of his ideas. Written by Kareem Bianchi. By the end […]
LaLiga is back with Real Madrid and FC Barcelona neck and neck at the top of the table. Football’s suspension has given both teams a chance to restock, but the new format will complicate both team’s approaches and influence the final result. Written by Siddharth Ramsundar. It has been many years since LaLiga had a […]
For decades, the British isles have been thought of as the home of directness, long balls and the 4-4-2 formation. However, in 2020, teams in LaLiga seem to be using these tactics more than teams in the English Premier League. Written by José Pérez. Spanish teams now implement 4-4-2 blocks and other formations with two […]
Though the hosts made a bright start, they were unable to withstand the suffocating pressure applied by Bayern, and slumped to a demoralising defeat with their best player unable to even set foot on the pitch. Tactical analysis and match report by Manasvin Andra. Leverkusen manager Peter Bosz made three changes to the side […]
Hansi Flick sent out his side with a mandate to dominate and Bayern Munich did just that in a blistering display against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Uwe Rösler’s side arrived with an intention to compete, but were hammered in a game that was largely an exhibition of Bayern’s credentials as the favourites to win an eighth consecutive […]
An audacious chip from Joshua Kimmich was all that separated the Bundesliga’s top two in this crucial match. Dortmund showed promise early on finding space in wide areas, but were soon stifled by Bayern’s strong counterpressing and transition game. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Borussia Dortmund marked the return to Bundesliga action last […]
The biggest Bundesliga game of the weekend did not disappoint. Peter Bosz’s tactical change into a 3-4-3 formation saw the attacking trio of Karim Bellarabi, Moussa Diaby and Kai Havertz burst into top form. Marco Rose’s half-time adjustments brought Borussia Mönchengladbach back into the match, but it was not enough as Bayer Leverkusen move above […]
The rust accumulated from the long layoff was clear to see in Bayern’s play, as the midfielders failed to connect in the usual manner and the rotations on the wing seemed delayed and disjointed. On their part, Union Berlin displayed an impressive resolve in keeping Bayern from the goal, as they pressed with intent from […]