Atlético Madrid are hovering in unfriendly territory. The lack of tier European competition for the first time in 12 years was a real threat. It was time to go back to their roots. A solid second half showing stifled their challengers as a significant supplement toward their top four charge. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
After beating Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, Cholo Simeone’s team is still on a roll, and they hit the table against Girona in the fight for third place in LaLiga. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. These are good days for Atlético de Madrid fans. After a miraculous qualification to the quarter-finals of […]
Decline of domestic domination ought to signal success for these two clubs closer to home. However, affairs have not lived up to expectations, forcing the bright lights of the Champions League to harbor their hopes and dreams. While only one side seemed ready for the seriousness of these stakes, the midway mark of the tie […]
Xavi Hernández’s Barça moved back into second place in LaLiga after a great game against Atleti. Lewandowski and Ter Stegen completed great performances that reminded us of old times and João Félix completed his cold and expected revenge. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. We decided to make this article free to read. If […]
Internazionale showed some of their fluid 3-5-2 system in possession during this game, although were not able to create many clear chances. Atlético De Madrid meanwhile took time to grow into the game with their wing-focused 3-4-3 formation, but eventually were able to build enough pressure to equalize the tie, before winning the resulting penalty […]
The first half of this game was a quiet and cautious affair, as neither team really took control. However, in the second half Inter were able to assert themselves with good wing-attacks down the right and direct play to the strikers, and eventually got their reward with a late winner. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Valverde’s team managed to leave the Metropolitano with an advantage. Athletic’s high and fierce pressing was once again their main offensive weapon, making Atlético de Madrid uncomfortable and causing them to lose many balls in dangerous areas. The reaction of Simeone’s team in the second half was insufficient and the semi-final of the Copa del […]
El Derbi drained its energy from the first two meetings of its contestants at the start of the year. Without the excitement of extra time, the clubs only served up two goals in a clash where Real might have been better, but their rivals refused to relent— exploiting a glaring flaw till the end. Tactical […]
Mimicking the madness from the most recent contest of Madrid’s best clubs would be nearly impossible. In the end, the two outfits did a formidable job. Two fewer goals but no less action, some stellar solo plays, and the grit to compete contributed to another show for the observer. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
It is not in the DNA of Real Madrid to quit. A manic match in Saudi Arabia was more proof of this indomitable quality. The bragging rights returned to the white half of the Spanish capital— at least for the next seven days— as the new year reinforced the same standard for success. Tactical analysis […]