After a balanced first leg, Niko Kovac’s subtle changes in Dortmund’s attack proved decisive in Lille. Karim Adeyemi’s roaming role stretched Lille’s defense just enough to find the gaps Dortmund needed to advance. Tactical analysis and match report by Bergas Agung. After eight Round of Sixteen first legs, this tie was the only one to […]
Niko Kovač looked to kick off his Dortmund tenure with a victory at the Westfalenstadion. His side created the better chances and largely kept Stuttgart in check, but costly lapses in concentration allowed Sebastian Hoeneß’s men to capitalize and leave with all three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. Borussia Dortmund’s season […]
Two teams with differing narratives of overperformance and underachievement faced off, showcasing the reasons behind their current trajectories. Eintracht Frankfurt continued their winning momentum with another victory, whilst Borussia Dortmund’s struggles showed no signs of easing. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. The season narratives for Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund have been […]
An intense clash between two German heavyweights unfolded at Signal Iduna Park on Friday night, delivering a thrilling opening league match to kick off the new year. Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen went toe-to-toe in a five-goal spectacle that went down to the wire. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. The first match […]
Two teams separated by just three points in the Bundesliga table faced each other in Mönchengladbach. The match had very few chances, with both sides converting a chance each whilst remaining defensively rigid, ending in a 1-1 deadlock. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. Despite being only a few points away from each […]
One of the most eagerly awaited matches in the Bundesliga saw Nuri Şahin’s Borussia Dortmund and Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich face off in a fiercely contested battle. The game initially leaned in the home team’s favor, but a spirited late comeback ensured a dramatic conclusion to this thrilling encounter. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Dortmund faced an initial setback despite a promising start, seemingly losing momentum early on. However, a determined performance turned the game around, ending Leipzig’s long unbeaten streak. This victory could be a decisive moment for Nuri Şahin’s side, potentially fueling their drive toward a successful season. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. The […]
VfB Stuttgart took the initiative early on here, as their man-oriented pressing and incisive attacking play earned them a first half lead. Nuri Şahin’s adjustments were ultimately not enough to stop Borussia Dortmund suffering in the second half either, as Stuttgart racked up five goals in a dominant display. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]
Real Madrid maintain their magic. Dortmund’s deep running daggers powered their transition tactics before the break, but Ancelotti’s astute approach patched up the problems. Resilience resides in the hands of his players, who have the know how to solve situations for themselves. We’ve seen the same story so many times: maybe the solution is actually […]
For the first time since 1995, a fan-filled Parc des Princes hosted a men’s Champions League semifinal. Paris Saint-Germain had a first leg deficit to overturn if they were to reach the final of the competition for just the second time ever, still seeking a first title. However, they failed to find a way through […]