Betis and Atlético de Madrid arrived at this game on equal points, needing a win to confirm their intentions of being contenders for the title. The game delivered what was expected, a tough battle between two very intense teams. Tactical analysis and match report by Sebastián Parreño Betis’ Setup Betis started in a 4-4-2 formation […]
Controversy and drama prevailed in the clash between Spain’s big mammoths. Stifling high press, compact medium block, and Camavinga as a right winger gave Los Blancos the edge over their archenemies to extend their La Liga lead to five points over Barcelona. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. We decided to make this article free to […]
A traditional clash between two contenders over the European spots ended with points sharing. The Submarines capitalized on the central overloads to work the ball out through the block, whereas Real Betis relied on wide baiting to generate space behind. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. The Villarreal game against Real Betis held a […]
Real Madrid maintained the pace at the top of the table, forcing their way over the line at a traditionally troublesome opponent. The performance was not the prettiest, but a talismanic figure forced the door down, grateful for the impact of one of many top players in the squad. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Matías Almeyda’s Sevilla gave the Spanish champions their second defeat of the week, as his intense style of football was too much for Flick’s Barcelona. Tactical analysis and match report by Sebastian Parreño. Barcelona arrived in Seville needing a positive result. Flick’s side had just endured a disappointing midweek defeat in Europe, and their vulnerability […]
After a passive first half in which Real Madrid facilitated Villarreal’s task, Xabi Alonso’s team increased the cadence of the play to exert their superiority. Overloads across and along the pitch allowed the white team to figure out routes into the Submarines’ box. Nevertheless, defensive transitions are still a hindrance for Los Blancos. Tactical analysis […]
Villarreal downed Athletic Club 1-0 at the Estadio de la Ceramica by a slender margin. A goal in the second half from Villarreal substitute Alberto Moleiro was enough to separate the sides in a tightly contested affair. The win saw Villarreal solidify their 3rd place in LaLiga with 16 points after this win, with Athletic […]
Atlético Madrid put five goals past their rivals in the city to put an end to Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten record with Los Blancos. Not only did Real Madrid look stretched out of possession, but they also appeared vulnerable in the following phases of defensive setpieces. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. We decided to make […]
The Submarines remained close to Real Madrid and Barcelona in LaLiga’s table after a hard-fought win against Sevilla. Villarreal attempted to pull apart Sevilla’s defense to create space behind, whilst Almeyda’s men tended to find wide inroads to hurt the Submarines. Nevertheless, Villarreal capitalized on Sevilla’s defensive woes to hurt them on the counter. Tactical […]
Betis secured their second league victory after a dominant second-half performance overwhelmed Real Sociedad. Manuel Pellegrini’s side used quick transitions from deep to eventually overpower the opposition, whose man-to-man high press had troubled them in the first half. Tactical analysis and match report by David Pugh. Real Betis welcomed Real Sociedad to the Estadio La Cartuja […]