In a hard-fought match, Milan rued their chances, perhaps losing undeservedly for the first time this season. On the other hand, Napoli showed desire and spirit, coming out with a win which renews their beliefs in Luciano Spalletti’s ideas and keeps their favorable momentum going. Tactical analysis and match report written by Giovanni Cesaroni. Title […]
After a strong start, Milan came away with the win despite a complicated second half in which Rafael Leão received a red card and forced his team to battle courageous Sampdoria until the last breath of the game. Sampdoria used the wings to trouble Milan, but Pioli’s men responded with character. Tactical analysis and match […]
A spectacular, end-to-end Milan derby at San Siro saw AC Milan pounding on Inter Milan’s defensive fragilities, despite a late resurgence from Simone Inzaghi’s men. Stefano Pioli’s plan to win the ball high up the pitch allowed his team to win the battle in the midfield and create problems for Inter’s defensive line. Tactical analysis […]
Bruised from midfield openings, Atalanta Bergamo survived AC Milan’s impressive rotational work. The Goddess has a lot more work to return to her former beauty, whilst Milan needs to sharpen their horns if they are to inflict full damage onto opponents. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. It was once a conceivable fact that […]
Precisely seven weeks after their stalemate in the first leg, Internazionale and AC Milan met again at San Siro, this time to definitively decide who would book a spot in the Coppa Italia final. The match turned out to be fairly one-sided, as Inter started strongly and ended emphatically in what turned out to be […]
In identical formations, similar avenues were available for both Napoli and Milan in punishing space offered in midfield. This set the scene for a thrilling battle worthy of its billing as a top-of-the-table contest. Napoli’s creative force was blunted in the final third with the Osimhen-reliant play leading to limited chances as Milan proved more […]
The Derby della Madonnina is always one of the most anticipated fixtures in a Serie A season, but in recent history, its result has rarely proven massively consequential in the title race. This time, though, there was lots more than just pride at stake, as league-leaders Internazionale hosted third-placed AC Milan with just four points […]
The dream of the Scudetto is clear for AC Milan, eleven years on from their last title. Against Serie A’s latest maverick, Milan made important ground on those beneath them, but to challenge the top will take a lot more conviction. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Stefano Pioli has established Milan as a […]
Juventus fans hoping for a honeymoon period following Massimiliano Allegri’s appointment have received a rude awakening, as the 54-year-old’s return has been winless so far. Stefano Pioli’s youthful AC Milan side continued their upward trajectory, on the other hand, with a hard-fought draw to show for their effort. Tactical analysis and match report by Harshal […]
The reignition of a Champions League classic would grace Anfield’s first packed European crowd in 18 months, and the game lived up to the billing. A swift Liverpool start, rapturous home support, and five goal haul delivered a spectacle in which the hosts dominated but dug deep to secure the three points on the night. […]