Away from the Santiago Bernabeu in the first game of their LaLiga title defense, Carlo Ancelotti’s men took a disappointing single point back to Madrid. Under new manager Jagoba Arrasate, Mallorca succeeded in disrupting the start of Real Madrid’s Mbappé era. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. Kylian Mbappé is the only new […]
Hansi Flick finds himself back in club football and keen to prove that his brilliance at Bayern was no fluke. Although he did not witness a seamless showing for his debut in the dugout, the German will be grateful for the contributions of a figure who has thrived with his handiwork. Tactical analysis and match […]
Ball possession is dead! Long live ball possession! The Spanish search for an identity has been a short lived endeavor. Much more problematic has been their proficiency in both penalty areas. Now, a man from within, who is more acquainted than most with that matter, strives to solve this issue— and at the same time […]
A hot shot striker, as a man on a mission, strived successfully to personal glory. However, his club could not correspond with those efforts on the field, stumbling to a fatal stalemate. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Real Madrid maintain the spot at the summit of Spanish football, 14 points clear of […]
Michel’s Girona enter the history of Spanish football by the front door. The revelation team of LaLiga certifies its qualification to the Champions League with a stunning win over Xavi’s Barça that allows them to regain second place. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. With five games to go in LaLiga, the fight for […]
Atlético Madrid are hovering in unfriendly territory. The lack of tier European competition for the first time in 12 years was a real threat. It was time to go back to their roots. A solid second half showing stifled their challengers as a significant supplement toward their top four charge. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
To the exact day ten years ago, Cristiano Ronaldo had wrecked Catalan hearts on the way to a historic 100 point haul. Here, the Santiago Bernabéu beckoned forward its newest hero to seal the deal at the death. Their rivals might not be at the same peaks that defined the days of their manager on […]
After beating Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, Cholo Simeone’s team is still on a roll, and they hit the table against Girona in the fight for third place in LaLiga. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. These are good days for Atlético de Madrid fans. After a miraculous qualification to the quarter-finals of […]
Xavi Hernández’s Barça moved back into second place in LaLiga after a great game against Atleti. Lewandowski and Ter Stegen completed great performances that reminded us of old times and João Félix completed his cold and expected revenge. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. We decided to make this article free to read. If […]
A Barça again lacking in ideas and rhythm managed to win against a competitive Mallorca thanks to a masterpiece by Lamine Yamal. Without a flashy game, but this time with effectiveness, Xavi Hernández’s team is back in the fight for LaLiga. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. Xavi Hernandez’s Barça are in serious trouble. […]