Philadelphia were the better team in the first half, but saw themselves 1-3 down at half-time against the efficient Red Bulls. Their attacks became even more direct in the second half, which helped th...

Manchester United came into this game with a tactical surprise as Ole Gunnar Solskjær deployed a new 5-2-1-2 system against Liverpool. United’s pressing was able to blunt Liverpool’s attacking play in...

Once again, when Borussia Dortmund needed him, Marco Reus delivered the goods against his former employers. Dortmund showed stages of their free-flowing, clinical attacking football, but Borussia Mönc...

Atlético Madrid created some half chances in the first half in an interesting looking scheme that benefitted from Valencia’s confused defense. After gaining the lead, Simeone asked his side to retreat...

Staying in line with their recent encounters, Lazio and Atalanta did not disappoint in yet another rollercoaster ride that neutral spectators will have certainly enjoyed. In a game of two halves, Atal...

Unlike most teams in Ligue 1, Nice chose to press PSG high up the field and paid a heavy toll for that. Led by Di María, PSG dominated an eventful game of football. Tactical analysis and match report ...

Leverkusen and Frankfurt produced one of those typical modern Bundesliga games defined by moments of transition, tactical nous, young talents and - we hate to say it -  some decisions by the referee. ...

The Premier League seems days away from seeing the next managerial sacking. Everton’s abysmal start to the Premier League season has increased the pressure on Marco Silva. In this piece, we analyze th...

Once Sweden settled into a comfortable shape, Spain struggled to break the hosts down. Predictability in attack, coupled with lingering issues in defensive transition, plagued Spain throughout the eve...

Despite a very dominant game, the French had to wait until Olivier Giroud’s entrance to score a goal. However Turkey equalized a few minutes after, making it 1-1, meaning both countries are yet to be ...