The typical curtain riser for the calendar year in Spanish football sees four of the top teams fight for a trophy. The favorites for the first semi-final had their special weapon back in the armory, and he helped them to create a clear lead to fulfill half of the task on the way to glory. […]
Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic Club team capitalised on two mistakes by Real Madrid to beat Los Blancos 2-1 at the San Mames. Jude Bellingham pulled one back for Real but it wasn’t enough to save the Madrid outfit from a loss that has temporarily dented their title hopes as things stand. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Athletic Club, unable to achieve checkmate, squandered an easy win at San Mamés against Real Betis. Clinicality is an art that the Basques players were lacking to come close to the Champions League spots. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. There are two levels of competition in La Liga 2024/25. The first one is […]
At San Mamés, Atlético Madrid cast their fans’ minds back to days when penetrating Simeone’s lines was a miracle. A compact 5-4-1 block and a transition were enough for the visitors to secure three points before the international break. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. Without a doubt, Diego Simeone is the Sir […]
For the second game in a row, Robert Lewandowski stepped up, securing three points for Barcelona. Hansi Flick’s men showed an evolution in all phases of the game in comparison to their match against Valencia, leaving their former manager Ernesto Valverde still looking for the first win of this season. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Atlético Madrid are hovering in unfriendly territory. The lack of tier European competition for the first time in 12 years was a real threat. It was time to go back to their roots. A solid second half showing stifled their challengers as a significant supplement toward their top four charge. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
Athletic Club and Barça played out a goalless draw in a match without pace or chances. The most notable aspect of the match was the injuries to De Jong and Pedri, which upset all of Xavi Hernández’s plans less than two weeks before the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. Tactical analysis […]
Michel mentioned that Girona should finish in the top four by the end of May after the final whistle. But in light of previous comments about end goals— or lack thereof— one may argue that it was a bump back to the ground. A season of surprises tied its targets to the more modest feat […]
Valverde’s team managed to leave the Metropolitano with an advantage. Athletic’s high and fierce pressing was once again their main offensive weapon, making Atlético de Madrid uncomfortable and causing them to lose many balls in dangerous areas. The reaction of Simeone’s team in the second half was insufficient and the semi-final of the Copa del […]
Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil asked for a derby like those of the past: intense and with a lot of tension. His wishes came true. The Basque derby was a vibrant match, where there was more intensity than quality of play. Athletic’s forward line, led by the young Nico Williams, was the more decisive and […]