The second leg of the UCL at Riyadh Air Metropolitano followed an expected script at the start. A relentless attack from the Catalans with a clear mission to turn the tables against Atlético Madrid. Lamine Yamal ignited the flames, and Ferran Torres hit the climax. However, Atlético Madrid returned to the equation, exploiting Barcelona’s defensive […]
Diego Simeone was aware that he had lost the battle in La Liga, but the war was still going on. Atlético’s manager proved to be right, as his side returned to Madrid with a significant lead. Barcelona’s attacking firepower paved the road toward Atlético’s box; however, the final touch was missing. On the other side, […]
Barcelona came out victorious in their first match of their grueling triple-header against Atlético Madrid. That saw the Catalans solidify their lead with a seven-point difference from Real Madrid. Dani Olmo as a false nine and Lamine Yamal’s spark gave Barcelona the advantage; however, wide overloads and passes to runners in behind exposed Hansi Flick’s […]
As Newcastle United tried to apply pressure man-to-man, this became the perfect playground for Barcelona’s finest to drop in and play through the thirds. A balanced thirty minutes followed the script from the first leg, before Barca destroyed their opponents in the second period. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Champagne was uncorked […]
The Catalans may have calmed, but Newcastle United had found their route through the high defensive line. Despite not making the most of their chances, Harvey Barnes must have thought his late goal would carry a vital lead to the Spanish coast, until there was a final twist in the tale. Tactical analysis and match […]
A tightly contested encounter at San Mamés saw Barcelona struggle to impose their usual attacking rhythm against an aggressive Athletic Club side. In a match defined by pressing structures and defensive organization, a moment of brilliance from Lamine Yamal ultimately proved decisive. Tactical analysis and match report by Sebastián Parreño. Barcelona lined up in a 4-2-3-1 […]
In a battle of attack against defense, Diego Simeone secured a ticket to the Copa del Rey final, taking advantage of the big result of Atlético Madrid in the first leg. The Catalans activated full gear mode from the get-go against a traditional Simeone side. Nevertheless, it wasn’t enough to force a comeback. Tactical analysis […]
Hansi Flick celebrated his 100th game with Barcelona, edging past Villarreal. The Submarines couldn’t match the Catalans in power because of Lamine Yamal’s individual brilliance and efficiency in front of the net. Pedri’s return contributed to sinking Marcelino’s side deep. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. After their loss against neighbors in Girona, Barcelona […]
Girona’s win over Barcelona was as deserved as it was controversial. They displayed an almost perfect second half, as Michel’s adjustments helped them create many chances to win the game, but a heroic Joan García saved Barcelona from conceding up until the controversial goal at the end. Tactical analysis and match report by Sebastián Parreño. Out […]
In a battle of direct attacks, Barcelona came out victorious to maintain La Liga’s lead. Baiting, off-ball movements, and diagonal combinations paved the road for the Catalans to create an unprecedented sum of expected goals. Elche overloads and dynamic football laid the groundwork to break down Barcelona’s high press and high line. Tactical analysis and […]