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 […]
In a match that had serious European qualification ramifications, it ended up being Real Betis who stole the three points. La Real were the better side for the first eighty-five minutes of play, but late goals from Juan Cruz and Borja Iglesias (both created brilliantly by Alex Moreno) put the away side ahead to take […]
It was another disappointing outing for Unai Emery’s Villarreal, and they made it very clear that they are nothing without Gerard Moreno. Real Sociedad looked lively throughout the match, and once they weathered down Villarreal’s defense in the first half they never looked back. Tactical analysis and match report by Charlie Tuley Imanol Alguacil’s Real […]
The high flying Red Devils have made their way out of purgatory, but their progress has hit a snag in the road. Real Sociedad were more than a match for the hosts due to a mature buildup phase and a hybrid block, but it was fortune that favored their bravery to separate the sides. Tactical […]