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. […]
On the final matchday, with the season in the balance, perhaps an away trip to Serie A’s top goal-scorers wouldn’t be a personal choice for Rossoneri fans. However, AC Milan’s 5-3-2 defensive block frustrated an uncreative Atalanta Bergamo, and two Franck Kessié penalties confirmed a long-awaited return to the Champions League. Tactical analysis and match […]
With the Serie A crown snatched from them, Juventus, and especially Andrea Pirlo, were under pressure heading into a clash where the usual issues going forward reappeared. A pair of sublime finishes halted periods of Juventus possessional momentum and a late Tomori header sealed the points. Tactical analysis and match report by Julian Chingoma. Another […]
In a battle of matching 4-2-3-1 shapes, a balanced contest was played out. Despite some issues in their press, Napoli stifled much of the Milan chance creation while Insigne and company grew into the game. This gave them the platform to capitalize on the counterattack and see out a victory. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Roma could have scored in the very first minute due to Milan’s passive pressing. As the game went along, Milan turned out to be the better team. Roma looked to have devised a plan in the second half, but it all went in vain as Rebić scored the winner from another Rossoneri high press. Tactical […]
An early goal set the tone as Inter put on a complete performance to grab control of the title race. The 5-3-2 Inter block managed to stifle their opponents’ attack outside the threat of Milan’s incessant crossing and long-range strikes. Inter were then able to both create and effectively attack the space going forward as […]
In the chaotic landscape that was the top of the Serie A table, this proved to be an enthralling and significant battle. AC Milan faced troubles in moving the ball forward despite some early promise. This led to few quality Milan chances as Atalanta, led by Iličić who offered constant creativity and threat, produced a […]
Facing a fairly compact Juventus 4-4-2 defensive shape, Milan found better fortune in transition given their dynamic attackers. Juventus fared better in sustained buildup with their left-sided play being key to ball progression and the execution from Chiesa on the right giving them the edge in the final third. Eventually, Juventus would walk away victors […]
In a well-rounded display, AC Milan’s pressing limited Napoli’s ability to get into an attacking rhythm. The away side then capitalized, as exceptional movement in the box by Milan’s Ibrahimović saw him put away two crosses. Bakayoko red card heavily affected Napoli’s comeback efforts after Mertens had given them hope. A lack of clinical finishing […]