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. […]
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 […]