In Italy, the 0-0 draw has long been heralded as a symbol of defensive prowess, reminiscent of the valiant resistances demonstrated by Italian soldiers in the past. Yet, this match offers a different narrative. Rather than a testament to the defensive mettle traditionally celebrated, the goalless draw reflects a struggle in offensive creativity. The game […]
AC Milan banked three goals in Real Madrid’s home, making it the second defeat in a row for the White Castle at Santiago Bernabéu. Scattered minds, defensive vulnerability, and offensive aridity have been the state of Real Madrid since the beginning of the season. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. After approximately fourteen seasons, […]
Antonio Conte’s Napoli managed a 2-0 away win at the San Siro. Two goals in the first half from Romelu Lukaku & Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave Napoli the victory as they strengthened their position at the top of the Serie A table leaving Milan biting the dust. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. Few […]
Neither Internazionale nor AC Milan had inflicted seven defeats in a row on one another before, huge stakes on a crucial night for Paulo Fonseca. From an indirect free-kick, boyhood Milan fan Matteo Gabbia delivered a fantastic header to win the derby at the death, but this was no fluke. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a win, but it was far from straightforward. Arne Slot had to react after falling behind early, and his tactical adjustments helped shift the momentum in Liverpool’s favor. Ultimately, the victory was relatively comfortable, with two set-piece goals and a goal on the break proving enough on the […]
While the scoreline may read two-one, what matters most is Internazionale’s twentieth Scudetto to AC Milan’s nineteen. Milan, who certainly started and ended the game well, fell prey to Inter for the sixth consecutive time, thanks to another flexible display that exploited Milan’s backline. Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram netted the goals for the champions, […]
AC Milan beat Lazio 0-1 at the Stadio Olimpico in a game that went full tilt in the second half. A late goal from substitute Noah Okafor sealed the game for the Rossoneri after no less than three Lazio players were sent off in the second half. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. […]
AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw at the San Siro by Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta side. Milan took an early lead after Rafael Leao scored a sumptuous goal to break his goalless streak. However, Atalanta equalized from the spot via Teun Koopmeiners who fired home after a contentious VAR call, as both sides […]
AC Milan broke the Napoli curse at the San Siro to win the game 1-0 on home turf. A a marauding run from Theo Hernandez led to the only goal of the game as Walter Mazzarri chopped and changed relentlessly. All of that to no fruition, despite dominating possession as a last minute VAR call […]
Having lost to just two of the top-half teams so far this season, Bologna impressed at the San Siro through their dynamic deep buildup and switch to pragmatism. AC Milan found a route, but with two penalties missed and dry spells throughout, groans at the Pioli playbook rumble once more. Tactical analysis and match report […]