Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a win, but it was far from straightforward. Arne Slot had to react after falling behind early, and his tactical adjustments helped shift the moment...

Juventus had the better of PSV, by a lot more than the final score line reflected. They confronted the Dutch champions - dominant in their own league - with an elegant free flowing form of football th...

If opponents do not take their chances against Real Madrid, it tends to only be a matter of time till the royals assert their authority. It turned out to be the case for the umpteenth time in this tie...

Revenge is a dish best served cold. That was the case when Barcelona retaliated to last season's loss against Girona, scoring four goals with mercy. Verticality, offside trap, and high press were Hans...

Whereas Arsenal dropped their block as deep as they could on the defensive transition, Tottenham Hotspur kept their players high ready for the next attack. This drastic difference was the base for the...

Thiago Motta’s Juventus side played out a painstaking draw against Empoli at the Stadio Carlo Castellani. A dreary first half culminated in a goalless draw by full time as both sides cancelled each ot...

The Nations League gives us very interesting fixtures, and this edition of Netherlands – Germany was no exception. In a match with a very high level of play, both on an individual level and from...

Over 450 international caps of experience had left the German camp after the EUROs. But the first signs after their campaign in the summer are that the team can carry on looking forward. Tactical anal...

England showed some nice attacking dynamics under Lee Carsley, with rotations on both wings integral to their play. A new role for Declan Rice proved fruitful, as he was able to use his newfound attac...

Luciano Spalletti needed to show direction after a terrible summer. Didier Deschamps brought the guillotine, but Italy’s rebirth into the game could lay the foundation for what they can become. Tactic...