It was mandatory for Real Madrid to deliver against Athletic Club after Arsenal kicked them out of their beloved competition. Carlo Ancelotti’s team was stagnant, passive, and unable to find gaps within the visitors’ block in the first half. Nevertheless, with more dynamism in the second, Real Madrid funneled through Athletic Club, but efficiency lacked […]
Villarreal and Athletic Club played out a goalless draw at the Estadi del a Ceramica. A late red card for Pape Gueye meant Villarreal finished the game with ten men. There were chances & half chances at both ends & Villarreal also had a goal by Thierno Barry disallowed by VAR, but in the end […]
The sternest defense in LaLiga clashed against Athletic Club, who were in an undefeated league run stretched back to October 2024. Diego Simeone’s options on the bench worked magic, securing the three points for Rojiblancos. Nevertheless, defensive set pieces are still Atlético Madrid’s kryptonite. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. One man’s meat is […]
In his inaugural game with Real Betis, Anthony displayed an aspiring performance to initiate his loan spell coming from Manchester United. Isco scoring from a rebound, and Perraud lashing a screamer home would secure the win should Manuel Pellegrini’s team be solid in defensive set-pieces. Nevertheless, two corners were enough for Ernesto Valverde’s men to […]
The typical curtain riser for the calendar year in Spanish football sees four of the top teams fight for a trophy. The favorites for the first semi-final had their special weapon back in the armory, and he helped them to create a clear lead to fulfill half of the task on the way to glory. […]
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 […]
Athletic Club, unable to achieve checkmate, squandered an easy win at San Mamés against Real Betis. Clinicality is an art that the Basques players were lacking to come close to the Champions League spots. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. There are two levels of competition in La Liga 2024/25. The first one is […]
At San Mamés, Atlético Madrid cast their fans’ minds back to days when penetrating Simeone’s lines was a miracle. A compact 5-4-1 block and a transition were enough for the visitors to secure three points before the international break. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. Without a doubt, Diego Simeone is the Sir […]
For the second game in a row, Robert Lewandowski stepped up, securing three points for Barcelona. Hansi Flick’s men showed an evolution in all phases of the game in comparison to their match against Valencia, leaving their former manager Ernesto Valverde still looking for the first win of this season. Tactical analysis and match report […]
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 […]