In Brazil, Corinthians and Palmeiras form one of the biggest rivalries in the country, always surrounded by a hostile atmosphere. On Matchday 11, the teams faced each other and, even with two players sent off, Corinthians managed to avoid defeat against the Brasileirão leaders. The match marked Fernando Diniz’s first “Derby Paulista” as head coach, […]
Vasco and Internacional are two giants of Brazilian football that had been worried about the proximity to the relegation zone, each for its own reason. Vasco’s crisis was slightly worse. After a great run, the team lost five matches in a row but managed to rise above it at home, thrashing Internacional as Diniz gave […]
On Matchday 31 of the Brasileirão, São Paulo won away against Vasco in a very objective manner, with goals from legends Lucas Moura and Luiz Gustavo, who returned after months without playing. Despite that, Fernando Diniz’s team, living its best moment of the year, played better but got lost in the substitutions and ended up […]
Filipe Luís’ Flamengo was considered the favorite to win the Matchday 24 Brasileirão classic. Leaders, they faced Fernando Diniz’s Vasco, who has been oscillating quite a bit and looking closely at the more delicate part of the table. However, the result was a draw where Flamengo fell below their own standards and Vasco exceeded expectations […]
Vasco and Corinthians clashed on Matchday 21 of the Brasileirão, but there was one particular duel. Fernando Diniz and Dorival Junior, their respective coaches, were the last to manage the Brazilian national team before Ancelotti, where they didn’t achieve good results, even though both are among the best in the country in this role. In […]
For the first time in a fair few years, the Club World Cup final felt like the much-awaited spectacle it ought to be. Manchester City versus Fluminense was not only a match between the best teams from Europe and South America, but it was also built up represent a wider clash between two differing approaches […]
An effective Grêmio press limited São Paulo in midfield and neutralized Dani Alves in buildup, making if difficult for the visitors to establish a foothold in the match. Meanwhile, the fluid play of Maicon and Everton allowed the home side to dominate in transition and cruise to an easy victory. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Palmeiras made quick tactical adjustments early on, inviting the São Paulo pressure and hitting them expertly on the break. Excellent matches from Felipe Melo, Dudu, and Deyverson buoyed the hosts, as the triumvirate stymied the visitor’s possession offense and exposed a disjointed backline. Tactical analysis and match report by K.T. Stockwell. Only three losses all […]
São Paulo dominated the first half, but was unable to create any goalscoring opportunities and mostly relied on long shots. In the second half, they added crosses to their uninspired attacking game. Corinthians focused on a compact defensive shape, but was unable to create any threat going forwards. A penalty eventually decided the game. Tactical […]
A stalwart São Paulo side dug in against a confident Flamengo outfit at the Maracanã, holding the hosts to a 0-0 draw and ending their eight match winning streak. São Paulo gradually faded further and further back into an imposing defensive shape – relying on stellar play from their center-back tandem, as well as sharp […]