Having met each of the past four seasons, matchups between Manchester City and Real Madrid have been dictated by Pep Guardiola’s meticulous game planning or Carlo Ancelotti’s raised eyebrow (or the power of “going brrr.”) When Pep attempted to raise his own, Real Madrid deservedly punished them at the death. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Madrid’s Derby yielded the third consecutive 1-1 draw. The referee awarded a penalty to Atlético Madrid after Aurélien Tchouaméni stamped on Samuel Leno’s right foot. Kylian Mbappé gobbled up Giménez’s rebound to tie the score, unleashing his team after a subpar first half. Despite Real Madrid kicking off into full gear in the second part, […]
Real Madrid bit the dust when they got swept aside by rivals, Barcelona in Supercopa de España final. Hansi Flick’s men translated an utter dominance to four goals in the first half. The referee sent Wojciech Szczęsny off. Nevertheless, it didn’t change anything as Barcelona fought equanimously until the whistle. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. […]
Real Madrid brushed off Real Mallorca, cruising to a 3-0 win and securing a Classico in the final for the Super Cup title. Jude Bellingham continued to play the savior role, gobbling up the rebound to open the scoresheet. Lucas Vázquez fed Rodrygo with a neat cross near the back post to drop the closing […]
Valencia, who have been down in the dumps, wanted to welcome their new leader with a feisty display to rattle the reigning champions. A renewal of rivalries sparked the Mestalla into life, but antics stirred a slumbering beast to strike its inevitable blow. Los Che crumbled in the final phase as the drama at the […]
Adversity always brings out the best from Real Madrid. Backed into a corner and at risk of failing to get out of the group stage, a critical clash awaited with one of the most in-form outfits in Europe. But the suffering in this see-saw affair awarded them the three points they desired. Tactical analysis and […]
Real Madrid swept aside Girona with a win at Montilivi Stadium. A subpar first half highlighted all Real Madrid’s woes in and out of possession before Luka Modrić stepped up in a convincing fashion, bossing the events of the second part of the game. Arda Güler scored his first goal of the season, and Kylian […]
Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic Club team capitalised on two mistakes by Real Madrid to beat Los Blancos 2-1 at the San Mames. Jude Bellingham pulled one back for Real but it wasn’t enough to save the Madrid outfit from a loss that has temporarily dented their title hopes as things stand. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Arne Slot’s Liverpool side were relentless in creating opportunities on goal against Real Madrid at Anfield. Penalties were missed at both ends by Kylian Mbappe & Mo Salah, but Alexis Mac Allister’s goal & a header by substitute Cody Gakpo secured the win for the Reds despite heroics by Thibaut Courtois in the Real goal. […]
AC Milan banked three goals in Real Madrid’s home, making it the second defeat in a row for the White Castle at Santiago Bernabéu. Scattered minds, defensive vulnerability, and offensive aridity have been the state of Real Madrid since the beginning of the season. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. After approximately fourteen seasons, […]