Fifty-one years since their previous trophy win, Bologna lifted the Coppa Italia after a game that they controlled in a number of different ways. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The 77th Coppa Italia final posed quite a curious matchup. Two teams outside the top six, but one was about to finish a […]
Milan secured a place in the Coppa Italia final after delivering a perfect performance that showcased the full potential of the team. From the game plan to the intensity maintained throughout the match, the Rossoneri proved to be the better team on the pitch, capitalizing on the opportunities they created. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Ederson’s header, following a splendid build-up, was enough to secure victory for the visitors, who managed to win both clashes against Milan for only the third time in their history. For a team that displays such a solid and serious performance, another seems to already be focused on the next season. Tactical analysis and match […]
The first leg of this semifinal unfolded as a chess match, with tactics dominating the narrative and individual brilliance providing the decisive moments. Milan’s advantage came through a sublime turn from their striker, showcasing the finesse he has. Inter responded in style, with Çalhanoğlu delivering a masterful first-touch strike from outside the box to restore […]
Title races are not usually defined by who has the more limitations, but that is the reality of this season’s Scudetto. Napoli started with a bang against a troubled AC Milan team before an expected game state saw Milan rack up a total of seventeen shots against the second-placed side. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Fresh off breaking the long-standing jinx, the Rossoneri aimed to seize yet another triumph. However, the match unfolded in a dramatic fashion. Milan found themselves on the defensive for the majority of the game, relying on rapid counter-attacks to create any semblance of threat. The decisive moment came when a late equalizer dashed their hopes […]
Juventus began their nine-consecutive-title dynasty when Antonio Conte switched from the initial 4-2-4 formation to the renowned 3-5-2. Thirteen years later, Thiago Motta has chosen a similar approach, implementing a back three defensive setup for the first time. This, combined with improved association among their most technical players, helped Juventus secure a vital victory in […]
Travel to Saudi Arabia threatened to take the sting out of an age old derby, but primordial roots reinvigorated this final. AC Milan turned around the score in the second half and exemplified the essence of what has made them such a strong side in previous years. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
Even with the allowance of up to five substitutions in modern football, managers should exercise caution. Substitutions should be made out of genuine necessity or to energize the team; resorting to them in desperation, especially if past attempts have failed, is unwise. Juventus showcased superiority for 70 minutes, but in a mere four-minute self-destruction, a […]
Milan & Roma played out a tightly contested but entertaining draw at the San Siro in this Serie A fixture. Tijjani Reijnders’ early goal was cancelled out by an equaliser from Roma’s Paulo Dybala with both goals coming in the first half as both sides pushed & probed but couldn’t turn the balance of the […]