A Champions League final that can be summarized by risk. Luis Enrique found a solution to Paris Saint-Germain’s first-half problems, even if they were not at their creative peaks. Mikel Arteta struggled to get his team out of the situation they put themselves in, a shoot-out defeat that handed PSG their second consecutive trophy. Tactical […]
Flamengo and Palmeiras have built one of the biggest rivalries in Brazilian and continental football, with titles, electrifying finals and even financial competition. This year, they are the two teams at the top of the Brasileirão table. With several players from both sides called up for the World Cup, the teams faced each other on […]
Belgrano’s early start to the game was cut short after River’s opener. River’s control, thereafter, put them in a position to dominate the game, with Belgrano’s defensive approach making this easier. Nicolás Fernández sparked a comeback in the second half following his introduction. His two late goals sealed the Apertura for Belgrano. Tactical analysis and […]
Continental competition can give additional glow to the campaigns of both clubs in this clash, but Arsenal already are in the mood to celebrate. An achievement not accomplished for over a generation belongs with the team again, and they kicked off their stint with new status in style. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
The Stade de France was awash with red and yellow as Les Lensois crowded in by their numbers to watch RC Lens become Coupe de France winners. Overwhelmed in the stands, but not on the pitch, OGC Nice put on a good showing ahead of their two-legged relegation playoff with AS Saint-Étienne. Tactical analysis and […]
For the fifth time in his managerial career, the Europa League bowed to Unai Emery, as he guided Aston Villa to their first major European trophy since 1982. Freiburg simply had no answers to the Villains’ superiority—neither in the air, nor on the ground, nor from dead-ball situations. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. We […]
Belgrano’s slow start kept them out of the game until later in the second half. Argentinos kept the game open due to their wastefulness in front of goal and were later punished for it. They generated chances for themselves by asking multiple questions from the Belgrano back-line. With Belgrano finding momentum later in the game, […]
Rosario Central’s win over Racing Club proved to be one with fight and resilience. Although the late drama put Racing at a disadvantage, Rosario’s second-half momentum helped them get over the line later. Racing, however, would wonder how they let the game slip after their early lead. Tactical analysis and match report by Ebuka Ogoegbunam. […]
A knockout tie with much at stake for both clubs gave rise to the intensity shown by the players in the game. Both teams, having a direct approach with the ball, gave numerous chances. Estudiantes’ second-half momentum amounted to nothing after they conceded late in the game, as margins decided this one. Tactical report and […]
After producing one of the best games in history, Bayern Munich hosted Paris Saint-Germain for the second leg. With a one-goal cushion, PSG were slight favorites, but given how much the first leg ebbed and flowed, spectators understood the result was far from decided. However, Ousmane Dembélé’s early goal increased the deficit, which Bayern could […]