LaLiga
Athletic Club – Atlético Madrid: Balanced Structures, Balanced Outcome (1-1)
Athletic Club and Atlético Madrid present striking similarities both in appearance and in tactics. The Red and White home kits and the layout of the club
Real Madrid – SD Eibar: Real Madrid’s Clinical Finishing Punishes Eibar (3-1)
A pretty spacious affair occurred between Real Madrid and SB Eibar. Madrid’s ability to play through Eibar’s pressing system and their decisiveness in front of goal
RCD Mallorca – Barcelona: Barcelona Ease Back Into Form With A Commanding Victory (0-4)
Returning to LaLiga football, Barcelona sought to extend their lead at the top of the table against an endangered Mallorca. Although Barcelona still faces problems, especially
Sevilla – Real Betis: Visitors Return With A Whimper In El Gran Derbi As Sevilla Cruise To Victory (2-0)
In unprecedented circumstances for one of the most heated derbies in Europe, Sevilla and Betis faced off behind closed doors to kick off La Liga’s return.
LaLiga and The Revolt of the 4-4-2 formation
For decades, the British isles have been thought of as the home of directness, long balls and the 4-4-2 formation. However, in 2020, teams in LaLiga
Real Betis – Real Madrid: Real’s Lack Of Control Results In Chaotic And Open Match (2-1)
Almost mirroring each other’s defensive issues in midfield, Betis’ more focused and stable structure allowed them to carve through their opponents with much more ease. Comparatively,
Real Madrid – Barcelona: Madrid Prevail In Disorganized Clásico (2-0)
Barcelona once again struggled with threatening from width and depth in possession, meanwhile Madrid’s possession game was very loosely structured. Both teams were also relatively disorganized
Real Sociedad – Valencia: More Misery For Celades (3-0)
A match poised to be tightly-fought through the intensity of each team’s compact shapes quickly derailed into a dominant, one-sided display. La Real cruised to a
Valencia – Atlético Madrid: Resolute Valencia Spare Atlético A Damaging Defeat (2–2)
Facing off twenty four hours early in light of midweek Champions League fixtures, Atlético Madrid and Valencia played an important game for two sides whose domestic
Barcelona – Getafe: Setién trumps Bordalás in another fiery managerial exchange (2-1)
If pitting second against third is not enough, then this reignited managerial feud between two managers should do the trick. Quique Setién’s previous frustrations were –