Manchester United took the lead early on but experienced some defensive issues in the first half in their man-oriented system. The second half saw an improvement in this aspect, and they were able to tear Chelsea apart with their counter-attacking game, earning a dominant win to secure Champions League football next season. Tactical analysis and […]
Other results took the edge away from this game, but Manchester City were in no mood to ease off the gas. Pep’s new-look eleven were on a more even keel with their unfancied guests but still secured three points to keep up their winning streak in preparation for future forays at glory. Tactical analysis and […]
This clash was between two contestants whose results over most of April did not align with the quality of their rosters. But an hour and a half of action laid bare a seismic gulf in class. One side unleashed dormant firepower, while the other looked no closer to morphing into a unit. Tactical analysis and […]
Frank Lampard decided on an unorthodox midfield arrangement to try to bring a strong press and high tempo attack against the Real Madrid backline. Chelsea were the more proactive side and did create chances, but Madrid’s ruthlessness showed in the second half with two Rodrygo goals putting the game out of sight for Chelsea. Tactical […]
In their first-ever Premier League win at Stamford Bridge, Brighton and Hove Albion controlled from start to finish. What started as a usual performance against the English Big Six, slight adjustments from Roberto De Zerbi gave his team the extra edge before Julio Enciso’s fantastic winning strike. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. […]
Real Madrid secured a rather comfortable victory in the first leg of the quarter-final. Madrid’s positional interchanges and their ability to stretch Chelsea’s three-man midfield proved to be the difference at the Santiago Bernabéu. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. The Champions League nights are back, and with it, two of the recently-crowned champions […]
Chelsea and Liverpool battled hard for ninety minutes but the result seemed inevitable. Chelsea, with the return of N’Golo Kanté, dominated the middle of the park but failed to capitalize on Liverpool’s mishaps. Liverpool, on the other hand, struggled to get going and eventually looked content with a stalemate. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul […]
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 […]
In-game tactical tweaks had been established as Graham Potter’s strongest muscle. Yet Tottenham Hotspur built down the left and found Emerson Royal free in space, time and time again. In an unproductive affair, how such gambles from the Chelsea coach could have made an important difference. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The […]
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 […]