Rosario will feel hard done by after a performance that deserved more. Yet, this was ultimately decided by ruthlessness in front of goal. Rivadavia’s press didn’t shut down Rosario’s ability to play through the mid-block, but it delivered when it mattered—forcing the error that led to the decisive second goal. For all their control, Rosario […]

River Plate dictated almost every phase of this match, yet left Rosario with a point. Through superior structure, spare-man access, and relentless counterpressing, they controlled both possession and transitions. The problem came where it mattered most: the final third. A night of dominance ended without reward. Tactical analysis and match report by Ebuka Ogoegbunam. River […]

Coming into this fixture on a strong run of form, Ronald Koeman would have hoped his outfit could dispatch strugglers Elche. However, Barcelona found their hosts’ 4-5-1 defensive shape tough to crack, relying on a late goal from the prodigal son of the squad to seal the three points. Tactical analysis and match report by […]