Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid side eventually won on penalties against arch city rivals Atletico in the Madrid derby to keep their hopes of retaining the Champions League alive. A goal from Conor Gallagher inside the first minute levelled the tie on aggregate. But after normal time & extra time in a seesawing contest, Real went […]
Madrid’s derby turned out exactly as Carlo Ancelotti stated in his pre-match conference. A hard-fought clash was decided on fine margins. Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz’ aesthetically working magic and Julián Alvarez’ eye-catching strike led the European Champions to have a slight advantage to take to the second tie at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Tactical analysis and […]
The sternest defense in LaLiga clashed against Athletic Club, who were in an undefeated league run stretched back to October 2024. Diego Simeone’s options on the bench worked magic, securing the three points for Rojiblancos. Nevertheless, defensive set pieces are still Atlético Madrid’s kryptonite. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. One man’s meat is […]
LaLiga’s best attack met its sternest defense in a cup semi-final. Yet, this would not be a tense evening that pitted an immovable object up against an unstoppable force. Offensive football was the victor in a clash where both clubs lost two goal leads and left the tie no closer to a resolution. Tactical analysis […]
Madrid’s Derby yielded the third consecutive 1-1 draw. The referee awarded a penalty to Atlético Madrid after Aurélien Tchouaméni stamped on Samuel Leno’s right foot. Kylian Mbappé gobbled up Giménez’s rebound to tie the score, unleashing his team after a subpar first half. Despite Real Madrid kicking off into full gear in the second part, […]
Atlético Madrid went adrift in second place in the league after a draw against the submarines. A pale first half and a lack of efficiency in the second saw Rojiblancos winless for the second game in a row. Diego Simeone’s men kept making things easy for their cross-rivals in LaLiga and giving the Catalans the […]
A decade ago, Atlético Madrid mastered the dark arts and embraced the discipline of defending to thwart the aristocracy. Though times have changed, the team still holds onto parts of that identity. As the German guests gained the high ground, Diego Simeone saw his men maneuver with wit and resilience to set up a grandstand finish […]
Leganés put an end to Atlético Madrid’s winning spell that lasted fifteen matches. The luck turned its back to Diego Simeone’s men after they failed to grab a victory within their reach. Efficiency was Atlético Madrid’s missing ingredient that prevented them from extending their streak. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. Since their 1-0 […]
Barcelona visited the net only once from a rate of 3.23 as expected goals, giving away the game to Atlético Madrid, which seemed to be in the Catalans’ pocket. A dominant display from Hansi Flick’s men, accompanied by inefficient finishing, cost Barcelona three points and LaLiga’s lead. Atlético Madrid revealed the Catalans’ sorrows by exploiting […]
The Champions League has been a competition of perpetual pain for both of these teams. But in a classic contest of attack against defense, a sobering stat line may reveal new depths of despair. As one of the managers knows all too well, football is a game that rewards efficiency in the box. Despite 22 […]