The master of the match plan and the match maneuvering masters met in Munich. Thomas Tuchel toyed about with his first course of action, producing phases of brilliance in the ninety minutes. Nevertheless, his men would not be free from the royal wrath of Madrid forever. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. We […]
The Allianz Arena has been the location of brutal Bavarian bullying in the past. A process of maturity has toughened up their victims, who were still too timid to face their fears once and for all. They fired blanks on their way to the exit, and a familiar feeling in the pit of the stomach. […]
Arsenal and Bayern Munich arrived into this clash in contrasting forms, yet Bayern showcased their experience in this competition by capitalizing ruthlessly on Arsenal’s mistakes. Although Arsenal dominated the proceedings and displayed resilience, both managers would have ultimately been satisfied with their approaches, setting the stage for an intriguing clash in Germany next week. Tactical […]
When these teams met last year at the same time, Bayern Munich capitalized on Borussia Dortmund’s mistakes to secure a crucial win. Now, the tables have turned. Bayern struggles in 2024 continued, as they failed to pose a consistent threat in the attacking third, while Dortmund were extremely efficient to end their ten-year winless drought […]
Time ticks down on Thomas Tuchel’s tenure in Bavaria, but on what note will he sign off? The supposed security of silverware has been turning into an illusion before his eyes, and the battle to not soil his status all the more as a manager demanded decisive acts to wipe out the deficit of the […]
Bayern Munich had to settle for a 2-2 draw at SC Freiburg, after trailing early and conceding late. The game featured four spectacular goals but there was nothing spectacular about Bayern’s performance, as the Munich club dropped further points in their diminishing Bundesliga title chase. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. Bayern’s visit […]
Harry Kane moved to the Bundesliga to fulfil domestic and European success, but he has become acclimatized to keeping underperforming and disinterested teams from sinking further. To keep Bayern Munich in the title talk, Kane delivered two goals to skip past a tough RasenBallsport Leipzig side. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We […]
Bayern Munich pressed high against Maurizio Sarri’s team and gained a high share of possession. However, they were unable to break down a Lazio side who showed good resilience to defend and take their opportunity when it came, courtesy of a penalty converted by Ciro Immobile. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Lazio qualified […]
Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten run, and lead at the top, with an emphatic victory over reigning Bundesliga champions, and nearest rivals, Bayern Munich. Xabi Alonso’s side demonstrated that defense can be the best form of attack, whereas Thomas Tuchel’s side displayed how defenders can limit attacking threat. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick […]
Have Bayern bid farewell to fears of the past? The signals from this showing would suggest that transformation would be too great of a conclusion to claim. But at least the blues from the latest battle with Borussia Mönchengladbach did not produce the blowback they might have suffered. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]