This was a tough game for Barcelona, with Espanyol’s compact 4-4-2 shape initially hard to break down, and the home side’s direct attack causing problems. Hansi Flick was able to change the shape of the game in the second half through his substitutions though, earning more midfield control before Fermín Lopez provided two excellent assists. […]
The Submarines, via transitions and direct attacks, exposed Barcelona’s defensive lapses, whereas the Catalans’ right-side dynamics plotted the road toward the Submarines’ box. After Veiga’s red card, Barcelona dominated proceedings to come out victorious from a difficult outing. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. Since the 3-0 thrashing at Stamford Bridge, Barcelona has been […]
With Raphinha and Pedri’s return, Barcelona restored their offensive firepower, putting three past Diego Simeone’s team. A passive defensive approach from Atlético Madrid and a lack of efficiency in front of the net put an end to their winning streak. Hence, the Catalans clung to La Liga’s lead. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. […]
In a blockbuster Champions League week with multiple highlight fixtures, Barcelona’s trip to west London to face Chelsea was one of them. The highly anticipated match delivered from the outset, with both sides attacking directly and creating chances, including Ferran Torres coming close early. However, from that moment, the game was one-sided, as the rampant […]
Barcelona celebrated their return to Spotify Camp Nou Stadium by edging past Athletic Club before heading to London. The home return saw the Catalans achieve their first clean sheet since their 3-0 thrashing against Getafe. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. Before the international break, Barcelona reduced the deficit with Real Madrid to three […]
Barcelona edged past Celta Vigo at Balaídos, capitalizing on Real Madrid’s draw at Vallecas to reduce the deficit to three points before the international break. Robert Lewandowski returned to practice his traditional habit, banking a hat-trick in one of Barcelona’s best performances in the 2025/26 season. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. After the […]
Controversy and drama prevailed in the clash between Spain’s big mammoths. Stifling high press, compact medium block, and Camavinga as a right winger gave Los Blancos the edge over their archenemies to extend their La Liga lead to five points over Barcelona. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. We decided to make this article free to […]
Matías Almeyda’s Sevilla gave the Spanish champions their second defeat of the week, as his intense style of football was too much for Flick’s Barcelona. Tactical analysis and match report by Sebastian Parreño. Barcelona arrived in Seville needing a positive result. Flick’s side had just endured a disappointing midweek defeat in Europe, and their vulnerability […]
The clash between two tactical masterminds saw Luis Enrique come out victorious. After dominating the majority of the first half, Barcelona relinquished, giving the Parisians the chance to come back. The 2024/25 UCL winners asserted their superiority for the rest of the game, capitalizing on the Catalans’ defensive collapse. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf […]
FC Barcelona arrived at St James’ Park on the back of a convenient 6-0 win against Valencia while Newcastle were coming off a decisive win against Wolves. The two teams locked horns for the first time since March 2003, when goals from Patrick Kluivert and Thiago Motta secured a 2-0 away victory for the Catalan […]