Overcoming a two-goal deficit was always going to be a tough ask for Real Sociedad, but Paris Saint-Germain put them to the sword from the first minute. Luis Enrique’s approach of overloading the central areas, coupled with Kylian Mbappé doing Kylian Mbappé things, made sure that the French champions advanced to the last eight with […]
Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil asked for a derby like those of the past: intense and with a lot of tension. His wishes came true. The Basque derby was a vibrant match, where there was more intensity than quality of play. Athletic’s forward line, led by the young Nico Williams, was the more decisive and […]
Three points were of the utmost importance to push the plans of both these clubs in the league. However, both managers would have been upset at what they witnessed: one with the outcome from a position of power and the other with a sloppy showing that should have silenced critics. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Two members of the Spanish middle class met to wrap up their seasons. Their campaigns have veered along drastically different courses, but both are within their rights to feel and celebrate a sensation of success. The victor of this contest could call on the maturity of their approach to succeed, while the losing combatant has […]
Barcelona’s festive atmosphere was slightly dampened as top-four defenders clinched their first win at Camp Nou in 32 years. This was also Barcelona’s first loss on home soil this season. Immanol prepared his side very well for this match, with a well-designed gameplan to earn a deserved victory. Tactical analysis and match report from Huu […]
Real Sociedad deservedly take the victory over an unfocused Real Madrid side at Anoeta. Immanol’s boys were comfortably the superior side for the majority of the match, and Carvajal’s controversial second half red card certainly didn’t help the visitors. Tactical analysis and match report by Huu Trung. Real Sociedad came into the first of a […]
Two sides battling for the top-four finish, Real Sociedad and Real Betis could only lock horns on a crucial six-point match at Estadio Benito Villamarin. Tactical analysis by Huu Trung Nguyen. Whispers of catching Real Madrid on the table, but just a few months later, La Real are currently finding themselves potentially losing hold of […]
In a match where both sides played aggressively throughout, it took two (incredibly fortunate) goals from Iñaki Williams to separate the teams. It was a battle of two high pressing defensive units; the duels in midfield were especially intense, to the point where players were hardly afforded the time to take a second touch. Tactical […]
Neither team would budge in a battle that came down to attacking versus defensive quality. Real Madrid had the majority of possession, but they could do very little with it due to the brilliant structure and individual prowess of the La Real defensive unit. Tactical analysis and match report by Charlie Tuley This is the […]
The task was plain for Manchester United: win by two a goal margin or accept second position. Erik ten Hag set his sights high, taking risks to achieve this target, but his outfit came up short. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Real Sociedad are still flying. Beating their guests on the opening […]