After playing one of the worst first halfs of the season, Barcelona managed to secure a comfortable win against Real Oviedo thanks to their ability to capitalize on their opponents mistakes. But Barcelona proved that won’t only capitalize on those mistakes, but they will also force them. Tactical analysis and match report by Sebastián Parreño. The […]
After the disaster against Albacete, Real Madrid seemed to bounce back again. The La Ceramica test was the perfect place to evaluate Alvaro Arbeloa’s team integrity. Despite being far away from the final product, off-ball intensity, transitional play, and positional rotations allowed Real Madrid to sail to a safer place. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Real Sociedad imposed their intensity early on, disrupting Barcelona both in and out of possession. Key moments and strong game management ultimately tipped the balance in the hosts’ favour at Anoeta. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. The LaLiga leaders arrived at Anoeta aiming to confirm their strong start to the year and protect […]
Real Betis wants Champions League football next season, and a 2–0 victory over Villarreal, not only delivered three crucial points but also reinforced the feeling that Pellegrini’s side is growing at the right moment. Let’s understand how they beat a direct opponent. Tactical analysis and match report by Sebastián Parreño. Although Betis remain nine points behind […]
Clinical Barcelona came out as champions of the Spanish Super Cup for the second year in a row. El Clásico was ignited after the Catalans opened up the score, followed by an enthralling series of events. Both teams exploited each other’s defensive frailties. Nonetheless, efficiency handed the title on a plate to the Catalans. Tactical […]
A heart-stopping finale at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez saw Real Sociedad snatch a crucial 2–1 victory against Getafe in the 96th minute, sealing three golden points in a game that oscillated between tactical control and late chaos. Tactical analysis and match report by Sebastián Parreño. Real Sociedad kept the exact same formation from their last […]
Real Madrid edged Atlético de Madrid 2–1 in a derby that was decided by moments of inspiration. The game became a showcase of how small positional decisions, both in and out of possession, shaped not only the flow of the match but also where each team found joy and discomfort. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Real Sociedad’s 1–1 draw against Atlético de Madrid on January 4th was a match shaped as much by context as by tactics. It marked the first appearance of Pellegrino Matarazzo on the Real Sociedad bench, in a situation where defeat would have left the Basque side dangerously close to the relegation zone, while Atlético once […]
Real Madrid kick-started the new year with an emphatic win against Real Betis. Gonzalo Garcia proved his entitlement to replace Kylian Mbappé, netting a perfect hat-trick. Whilst offensive setpieces were Los Blancos’ alternatives to finding the net, defensive transitions and relaxation during the winning game state made Xabi Alonso’s side susceptible to breaking through their defense. Tactical […]
This was a tough game for Barcelona, with Espanyol’s compact 4-4-2 shape initially hard to break down, and the home side’s direct attack causing problems. Hansi Flick was able to change the shape of the game in the second half through his substitutions though, earning more midfield control before Fermín Lopez provided two excellent assists. […]