Europa League
Chelsea – Arsenal: Second Half Explosion Powers Chelsea To The Europa League Title (1-4)
For forty-eight minutes, the Europa League Final was a fairly dull affair, with both Chelsea and Arsenal’s pressing games suffocating each other’s buildup. Then, Giroud scored
Valencia – Arsenal: All About Auba (2-4)
Game states and a fantastic Arsenal striker constantly getting in good scoring positions were the largest factors in this Europa League semi-final. Initially, Valencia applied themselves
Chelsea – Eintracht Frankfurt: The Blues Advance on Penalties (1-1; 4-3)
The Europa League semi-final clash between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt was characterized by stalemate. Both Maurizio Sarri and Adi Hütter struggled to put their teams in
Arsenal – Valencia: Valencia’s Lead Slips Through Their Fingers In A Match Decided By Deflections And Set Pieces (3-1)
Valencia manager Marcelino surprised by deviating from his usual preferred formation for this Europa League semi-final. Rodrigo Moreno was the focal point of Valencia’s attack in
Eintracht Frankfurt – Chelsea: Frankfurt’s Brilliant Defensive Plan Frustrates Chelsea (1-1)
European semi-finals are often highly anticipated, entertaining and thrilling tactical battles. Eintracht Frankfurt versus Chelsea was no different. Against a compact, man-marking and aggressive pressing unit,
Eintracht Frankfurt – Benfica: Intense Frankfurt Beat Benfica And Advance On Away Goals (2-0)
Frankfurt were able to dominate the first half of the game, chasing a 4-2 aggregate deficit. In the second half, Benfica came out stronger, and found
SSC Napoli – Arsenal: Arsenal Quickly Hose Down Napoli Fightback (0-1)
Although chances to score were few and far between, these two European heavyweights still managed to play out an intriguing, evenly fought contest, which saw Arsenal
Arsenal – SSC Napoli: Tactical adjustment backfires as Napoli fails to escape Arsenal’s pressure (2-0)
Arsenal’s dominant home display has left Napoli on the brink of a quarter final exit, but where did it all go wrong for the Italians? Arguably,
Benfica – Eintracht Frankfurt: Teenage talent João Félix shines against decimated Eintracht Frankfurt (4-2)
This battle between two attacking minded sides promised to be an action-packed Europa League quarter final. The game lived up its promises and was full of
Arsenal – Stade Rennais: Unai Emery Wins The Tactical Battle As Arsenal Complete Comeback (3-0)
After losing 3-1 away in France, Arsenal stepped it up at the Emirates and produced a brilliant performance to complete the comeback and progress into the