Athletic Club emerged victorious from Seville to maintain their unbeaten start in La Liga. This was the story of two sides that soaked up possession and pounced to launch quick offensive transitions, followed by a high press to sustain the pressure. Tactical analysis and match report by David Pugh. It was Pellegrini against Valverde, the longest-serving […]
Three overturned goals and two others at the back of the net saw Real Madrid claim their third La Liga win in a row under Xabi Alonso’s management. Los Blancos’ transitional firepower prevailed; however, the defensive performance raised question marks that Alonso has to address during the international break. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf […]
Real Madrid opened their second league fixture of the season with a convincing 3–0 away win at Real Oviedo, but the scoreline tells only half the story. For seventy-five minutes, the newly promoted hosts frustrated Xabi Alonso’s side, just as Osasuna had done a few days earlier. Yet one key aspect of Alonso’s philosophy is […]
Levante’s defensive compactness and transitional capability made Barcelona’s jaw drop. Neither the Catalans’ firepower enabled them to come close, nor did the offside trap eliminate the threat of conceding. Nonetheless, Hansi Flick’s men revived in the second part of the game, turning the tables ahead. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. Barcelona inaugurated their […]
On a sweltering evening at the Mestalla, the 2025/26 La Liga opener ended in a draw, with both sides using inverted wingers in contrasting tactical setups. Tactical analysis and match report by David Pugh. Valencia and Real Sociedad kicked off the 2025/26 La Liga campaign with renewed optimism, after their respective twelfth- and eleventh-place finishes last […]
Barcelona inaugurated the title defense campaign with a win and a clean sheet away from Catalonia. The referee took all the spotlight after sending off two of Mallorca’s players and making controversial decisions. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. In July 2024, Hansi Flick started his mission to replace Xavi Hernandez in the dugout. […]
After a closely fought first half, Atlético Madrid overpowered Girona in the final thirty minutes of play to finish the season on a high. Diego Simeone’s five substitutes moved Los Rojiblancos up another gear as they continued their high-pressing with added intensity, which allowed them to turn the ball over and create numerous chances to […]
Officially, Celta de Vigo secured a spot in the 2025/26 Europa League after ending the season with a win over Getafe. A late goal from the club’s legend, Iago Aspas, unleashed jubilation among the fans and ended an eight-year European participation drought. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. Before mid-March 2024, Celta Vigo were […]
Rayo Vallecano edged Celta Vigo on the penultima matchday of the Spanish La Liga. The Madrid side’s first-half high press and sustained pressure in possession allowed them to take a lead into the break. The hosts defended deeper and made quick transitions into attack in the first half and pegged the visitors back in the […]
Leganés secured a valuable victory over Espanyol in LaLiga. The Madrid side’s high press and overloads in central attacking and defensive areas were too much for the visitors. Espanyol regrouped after a poor first half and responded through set-pieces, but their late comeback fell short. Tactical analysis and match report by David Pugh. Leganés entered […]