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. […]
Athletic Club and Barça played out a goalless draw in a match without pace or chances. The most notable aspect of the match was the injuries to De Jong and Pedri, which upset all of Xavi Hernández’s plans less than two weeks before the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. Tactical analysis […]
Michel mentioned that Girona should finish in the top four by the end of May after the final whistle. But in light of previous comments about end goals— or lack thereof— one may argue that it was a bump back to the ground. A season of surprises tied its targets to the more modest feat […]
A last-minute penalty keeps Barça in third place in LaLiga after a poor and boring game from Xavi Hernández’s team. As throughout the league, Rafa Benítez’s Celta deserved more, but again made serious errors in the closing stages of the game. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. As Atlético Madrid threaten third place in […]
Real Madrid beat Girona in the crucial LaLiga clash. Ancelotti’s side, with Vinicius and Bellingham in stellar form, made it clear who are the favourites to win the title this season, overcoming the surprise team of the championship. Michel’s Girona were outplayed throughout the game and suffered their second defeat in LaLiga. Both defeats have […]
Valverde’s team managed to leave the Metropolitano with an advantage. Athletic’s high and fierce pressing was once again their main offensive weapon, making Atlético de Madrid uncomfortable and causing them to lose many balls in dangerous areas. The reaction of Simeone’s team in the second half was insufficient and the semi-final of the Copa del […]
El Derbi drained its energy from the first two meetings of its contestants at the start of the year. Without the excitement of extra time, the clubs only served up two goals in a clash where Real might have been better, but their rivals refused to relent— exploiting a glaring flaw till the end. Tactical […]
Marcelino’s Villarreal, who had gone three games without a win in LaLiga and were dropping dangerously down the table, took all three points from Montjuïc in a crazy last half hour in which six goals were scored. After losing the Spanish Super Cup and the Copa del Rey in two weeks time, Xavi’s Barça are […]
Most matters have gone the way of Girona in a campaign that has thrilled from the first day. That tends to require a little help from the divinities— and the auspices graced the game in the form of a devastating display from their striker, who rewarded everything right with this outfit. Tactical analysis and match […]