If the narrative following Dortmund’s Der Klassiker defeat in the Bundesliga this past weekend centered around their inability to handle pressure, the post-match narrative of their exit from the DFB-Pokal will revolve around their inability to handle Leipzig’s intensity. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. Both teams came into this quarter-final on the […]
The biggest Klassiker in about a decade was some way to welcome the Bundesliga back after a short international break. Although they were only a point behind their rivals, Bayern Munich changed managers in these two weeks. Thomas Tuchel could not have asked for a bigger occasion to make his debut, but the pressure was […]
A taut Stamford Bridge crowd observed the second leg of a matchup in close balance. Graham Potter, whose work has been under extreme scrutiny, could not afford to bow out in the Round of 16 of this tournament. Fortunately for him and the fans, the display appeased their desires. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
After a near-two-year absence, the Champions League knockouts returned to Signal Iduna Park. Borussia Dortmund tasted defeat last time out against English opposition in Manchester City, and were obviously looking to avoid a repeat whilst hosting Chelsea. They were able to succeed, but only at the end of a very close match. Tactical analysis and […]
Borussia Dortmund maintained their winning start to 2023 with a comprehensive victory over SC Freiburg. The visitors had to play the majority of the game with ten-men but managed to go in level at half-time. The second half, however, was a different story. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. Prior to kick-off Dortmund […]
The final round of Bundesliga fixtures before the winter break kicked off with a battle of the Borussias, as Dortmund visited Gladbach. Neither of them were not where they would have liked to have been at this stage of the season, and midweek defeats certainly did not help their respective causes. Both teams’ inconsistency meant […]
Borussia Dortmund overcame Eintracht Frankfurt’s challenge after scoring early in both halves. However, Frankfurt were the better side for the majority of the game and created several openings, but were constantly denied by goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. After a shaky start to the season, Eintracht Frankfurt have picked up […]
Borussia Dortmund have routinely found a way to shackle their visitors, yet always ended up empty handed. This game followed past patterns but busted the hoodoo to satisfy both camps. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Manchester City again have thrown their hat in the ring to be the best in Europe. While […]
Union Berlin came out on top against an uninspiring Borussia Dortmund side and went four points clear at the top. Edin Terzić’s change in formation did not work and his side faced the wrath of their opponents in the first half, thanks to Janik Haberer’s brace. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. Union Berlin […]
The weekend’s topspiel brought together two familiar foes at the peak of German football. What was a second half spectacle revealed why this edition of the fixture broke from the past. One camp had to risk it all, while the other must face the same inquiry it has stirred around its rival. Tactical analysis and match […]