Two of the teams that have turned heads away from Europe in the Club World Cup clashed in the first fixture of the knockout stages. But perhaps familiarity bred contempt: the two camps cancelled each ...

Chelsea turned on the afterburners in the second half of extra time to score three goals to beat Benfica & qualify for the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup. A second half free-kick from Reece ...

Bringing back his days with Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso set his team up similarly to what he was used to in the Bundesliga. Central progression and neat counterattacks nipped the game in the bud, al...

Before his first game as Internazionale coach, Cristian Chivu talked about maintaining the principles, whilst improving and adding to them. Three games in and we can notice these tweaks, but will this...

Manchester City are looking to rebuild after last season's disappointment, and they gave a strong tactical showing here. Their more dynamic and fluid 4-3-3 system ripped through Juventus' defense, as ...

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida – The FIFA Club World Cup Group F delivered a tense and ultimately barren affair as Mamelodi Sundowns and Fluminense played out a hard-fought goalless draw at...

In the penultimate group stage match that was set to decide the table topper, Benfica took the lead against the odds. Bayern Munich were flat in the first half, but despite a rejuvenated performance i...

Atlético Madrid overcame Botafogo, but it was the Brazilians who made it through to the next round. The Madrid side’s persistence, high press and midfield overloads might have yielded a bigger win on ...

Group B of the Club World Cup was decided by Luis Enrique’s side climbing to the top spot. A victory to regain momentum, and a dignified defeat for the home team. Tactical analysis and match report by...

The FIFA Club World Cup Group F erupted in a goals galore as Borussia Dortmund edged out a spirited Mamelodi Sundowns side 4-3 at TQL Stadium. In a stark contrast to their opening goalless draw, Dortm...