Over 450 international caps of experience had left the German camp after the EUROs. But the first signs after their campaign in the summer are that the team can carry on looking forward. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. As summer comes to a close, a galvanized German nation now wishes to work […]

Julian Nagelsmann’s flexible forwards came to the forefront once again, but will this be one of the games that unveil problems later on in the tournament? The Germans’ buildup plan was the attraction, but their transitioning in defense left them holes that a toothless Hungary failed to execute. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel […]

Hungary have developed a habit of thwarting the European elite in the last twelve months, but few would have foreseen the outcome of this clash. A brilliant bulwark and an almighty collapse at the end of the contest gave way to a result rendering the favorites subject to scrutiny. Tactical analysis and match report by […]

If the main objective in football was to cross the ball, few could dispute Germany as the commanding favourites for EURO 2020. Alas, the game is decided by looking at who puts the ball in the opposing goal the most. In that setting Joachim Löw’s side look unconvincing and unprepared. Tactical analysis and match report […]

France came into this game looking to book their place in the Round of 16 with a win. But Hungary had other ideas. Sitting in a 5-3-2 block, they shackled the favorites, holding out against waves of pressure to clinch a superb result. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Hungary are the rank […]

Portugal’s possession play was not the strongest, but their reliance on individual ability in attack was able to create them a couple of reasonable chances in the first half. They were defensively stable enough to contain Hungary’s attack despite Ádám Szalai’s best efforts, and eventually got their goals in the closing minutes.  Tactical analysis and […]