A versatile buildup system and exploiting FC Basel on the transition rewarded Shakhtar Donetsk with the third Europa League semi-final in the club’s history. Their central focus overwhelmed their opponents, while Basel’s own passing structure lacked the balance or the bite to get themselves back into the game. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel […]

Basel progressed to the next round of Champions League qualification after a game of opposites and similarities. Manager Mark van Bommel was not able to solve PSV Eindhoven’s overarching problems, and they eventually fell short to a team that played their cards well, despite never looking completely in control. Tactical analysis and match report by […]

After blitzkrieging FC Basel early on, PSV took their foot off the gas pedal and nearly paid the price for it. Their attacking mentality towards the end of the match paid dividends however, as it forced a chaotic ending that turned the game on its head.  Tactical analysis and match report by Erik Elias.  The […]