It was a game of phases, with both sides taking control and putting their opponents on the backfoot. In the end, Real Madrid took their chances whilst Athletic Club once again lacked the clinicality to compete with the best in LaLiga. Tactical analysis and match report by Charlie Tuley Since starting off the 2022/2023 campaign […]
Though this edition of El Clásico had little value and meaning behind it, the attitudes, bragging rights, and momentum provided gave it serious implications for both Real Madrid and Barcelona. The league champions looked lost on account of Barcelona’s defensive structure, and they were thoroughly humiliated by the play of Xavi’s midfielders. Tactical analysis and […]
The holders were not seamless in their work against Valencia in this game. Yet, their display offered enough signs for Carlo Ancelotti to be quietly confident ahead of the weekend’s final. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Tumult continues to reign on the southeastern coast of Spain. Gennaro Gattuso is the fifth man […]
Real Madrid wished to assert their leadership of LaLiga, but an old occupant of their rivals’ dugout sought to upset their plans. A high press, clever work in buildup, and a decisive duel on the wings swung the tie in favor of Villarreal. The reign of their new manager is well underway. Tactical analysis and […]
The first half was especially lackluster from Sevilla, and their response to Real Madrid’s early goal could have been much better. They clicked into gear at the start of the second half, grabbing the equalizing goal early and taking the game to Real Madrid. However, Real Madrid’s defense stood strong, and their late substitutions blitzed […]
Real Madrid truly flexed their talent muscles in El Clásico, proving once again that they are the kings of Spain. In what was a twist from their common style of play, Real Madrid played with incredible patience in the buildup phase, trying to draw Barcelona into pressing them before unleashing laser-like passes to easily break […]
Though Atlético Madrid looked the better team early on, Real Madrid held out and found the back of the net twice before the end of the first half. Excellent game management through patient possession kept them ahead, though Atlético Madrid made it difficult for the last ten minutes after Mario Hermoso scored from a corner […]
In a match between the two top sides in LaLiga (the only teams with three wins from three matches), the reigning champions outclassed their competition. It was a lively match, with both teams playing quick attacking football, but Real Madrid’s higher quantity (and quality) of chances allowed them to find the back of the net […]
To Carlo Ancelotti, the UEFA Super Cup is a clash offering continuity from the campaign before. So, the conclusion of this fixture was a familiar story. Madrid turgidly controlled the opening stages of this contest but dealt a pair of decisive blows thanks to the same old stars. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
When Real Madrid is crowned Champions of Europe, their offensive work is often at the forefront. This was a very different story. Huge defensive interventions and a towering keeper between the posts rose to the occasion to blunt the greatest of Liverpool attacks, to honour Real Madrid for the fourteenth time. Tactical analysis and match […]