Real Madrid hardly managed to take the three points back to Madrid. Portraying an intriguing system in possession, Kylian Mbappé untied the knot with a strike from outside the box. However, Celta Vigo returned in the score through Williot Swedberg after they exploited Real Madrid’s defensive cracks. Fortunately, Vinícius Júnior put his name on the […]
The first sixty seconds paved the way for a battle of persistent offense against a stubborn defense. In the end, the two teams had to settle on a stalemate that reflected imperfections. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Real Sociedad are still in a state of stagnancy. While Mikel Merino and Robin Le […]
Atletico Madrid snatched a draw from the edges of defeat against Real Madrid at the Metropolitano. Militao’s second-half goal for Real was cancelled out late on by Correa after the game was stopped in the second half because of fan violence inside the stadium. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. The Madrid derby […]
Atletico Madrid and Celta Vigo engaged in a captivating tactical contest at the Estadio de Balaídos, with each half presenting different dynamics. Despite the game’s back-and-forth nature and chances for both sides, finishing touches were lacking until the dying moments. Atletico’s new signing and substitute, Julián Álvarez, delivered a dramatic late goal, securing a vital […]
Barcelona banked another win to add to their perfect points haul. Though the image of complete control on the scoreline was an illusion, it is not the target Hansi Flick obsesses to achieve. In a duel of punches and counterpunches, his players pulled away at the end. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
Real Madrid went back to the top of the European game with a 2-0 triumph in the Champions League final over a German club. Their assault on a 16th title took off from where their latest success settled down, tabulating three points despite a display that did not convince spectators. Tactical analysis and match report […]
If opponents do not take their chances against Real Madrid, it tends to only be a matter of time till the royals assert their authority. It turned out to be the case for the umpteenth time in this tie as the team— and its two stars — did enough to tick over on the trip […]
Revenge is a dish best served cold. That was the case when Barcelona retaliated to last season’s loss against Girona, scoring four goals with mercy. Verticality, offside trap, and high press were Hansi Flick’s keys to keep his record without defeat. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri Girona emerged as one of the […]
At San Mamés, Atlético Madrid cast their fans’ minds back to days when penetrating Simeone’s lines was a miracle. A compact 5-4-1 block and a transition were enough for the visitors to secure three points before the international break. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. Without a doubt, Diego Simeone is the Sir […]
For the second game in a row, Robert Lewandowski stepped up, securing three points for Barcelona. Hansi Flick’s men showed an evolution in all phases of the game in comparison to their match against Valencia, leaving their former manager Ernesto Valverde still looking for the first win of this season. Tactical analysis and match report […]