Xabi Alonso's tactical tweaks gave Real Madrid the edge after a first half that could be deemed stale. The white team was close to paying the price for defensive problems. Nonetheless, a return to bas...

Borussia Dortmund are driving up the standards behind the scenes, and their two strikers have set the tone for their recent resurgence. A few problems popped up on their way through this fixture in th...

Bayern Munich were in the driving seat from the outset as they took an early lead in the match. Despite moments of promise from Flamengo that hinted at a potential comeback, four goals, with a brace f...

The warning signs had been ignored. Internazionale leaves the United States in a way that you would expect: limited in both attack and defense, and at the hands of a well-organized Fluminense. Tactica...

It seemed to be a routine game for Manchester City at first as they dominated the first half with possession in their 4-3-3 system. However, Al-Hilal showed their attacking prowess through right-sided...

An auspicious debut for the European champions. A win that confirmed them as clear favorites, staying true to their philosophy: occupying space through constant movement. Position Play at its finest. ...

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...