The Super Cup may not affect the Serie A standings, but Atalanta Bergamo needed to prove they could kick a poor record against Internazionale, especially when competing against the Scudetto holders. In a bizarre game, Atalanta showed some capabilities, only for Inter’s direct play and set-pieces to rip through. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
To consider a team capable of winning the league, it must possess some essential features, one of which is the ability to avoid defeat in a match where the opponent completely dominated the first half. Atalanta demonstrated to themselves that this might be the year to achieve something that would have been unthinkable a decade […]
Adversity always brings out the best from Real Madrid. Backed into a corner and at risk of failing to get out of the group stage, a critical clash awaited with one of the most in-form outfits in Europe. But the suffering in this see-saw affair awarded them the three points they desired. Tactical analysis and […]
Long has Atalanta been building, but could this finally be the year Bergamo finds its bliss? AC Milan found routes through, but Gasperini’s tweak solidified his man-marking scheme once more. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Two Champions League outfits have had big results so far this season, but Atalanta and Milan went […]
Atalanta Bergamo, enjoying their best-ever start to a Serie A campaign, struggled to get out of first gear in Rome, but in the end, they did not need to. Eventually, they found the right dynamics, whereas Roma continued to melt. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. In May, it was a game between […]
Eight wins had Neapolitans on cloud nine, but Atalanta Bergamo soon brought their opponent back to reality. Allowing them to work into their problems, they benefitted from Napoli’s poor dynamics in the attack whilst being able to move the game in any direction they pleased. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. After Atalanta’s […]
Arsenal started this game brightly, but Atalanta’s aggressive man-marking system eventually reigned them in and began to get a foothold in the game. The decisive moment in the match occurred just after half-time, when David Raya’s impressive goalkeeping stopped Matoe Retegui’s penalty and rebound, with the game resulting in an eventual stalemate. Tactical analysis and […]
Simone Inzaghi’s men steamrolled to a resounding 4-0 win at the Giuseppe Meazza confirming their title credentials this season. A Berat Djimsiti own goal and goals from Nicolo Barella & a brace from Marcus Thuram confirmed Inter’s title intent as they marched to a spectacular 4-0 win at home. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav […]
In a summer of success, the fanfare in the Spanish capital can continue with the Super Cup for its premier club. Real Madrid might have found a way to be even better. As a window into the future, the new ornament in their crown took a first step towards the fulfillment of his destiny. Tactical […]
To end a run of three cup final defeats under Gian Piero Gasperini, Atalanta Bergamo needed to end Xabi Alonso’s winning machine for European glory. With an intense off-ball plan they made Bayer Leverkusen look unrecognizable, and Ademola Lookman was there to reap the rewards on a historic night in Dublin. Tactical analysis and match […]