It truly was a tale of two halves as Sevilla played solid, structured defensive football in the first half, before Jorge Sampaoli tried to mess with a working system to try and win the match. Xavi’s Barcelona, who had already been dominating the game, took advantage of Sampaoli’s mistake and put three goals past Bono […]
The first half was especially lackluster from Sevilla, and their response to Real Madrid’s early goal could have been much better. They clicked into gear at the start of the second half, grabbing the equalizing goal early and taking the game to Real Madrid. However, Real Madrid’s defense stood strong, and their late substitutions blitzed […]
Whilst Paris Saint-Germain’s dominance in Ligue 1 made the title race uninteresting again this season, there is lots happening just behind them in the race for Europe. Marseille were hosting Lyon in a key matchup in this battle, and just like the reverse fixture, Peter Bosz’s side ultimately prevailed in a tale of two halves. […]
In a season of disappointment for PSG, the only thing left fighting for is their pride, which is always at stake against arch-rivals Marseille. In a match of fine margins, the hosts did prevail, but it was not too pretty. Tactical analysis and match report by Neel Shelat. This was meant to be the season […]
Seizing the high ground, Marseille’s dreams of cup glory were slowly coming into fruition at a critical juncture. But in a contest where they lacked control, the visitors slipped away nearly as quickly as they flew out of the traps, falling to a margin of defeat that bestows favorite status. Tactical analysis and match report […]
In a game of two halves, both managers earned their flowers. Jorge Sampaoli’s body of work flourished in the first half, but his men could not finish off the duel. So seizing a window of opportunity at the death, might his counterpart have made a breakthrough in his new post? Tactical analysis and match report […]
RC Lens’ clash against Olympique Marseille had the potential to be pivotal for both sides’ campaigns for European football next season, as they were split by four points and as many places in the table going into the match. In the end, Jorge Sampaoli’s side emerged comfortable winners largely thanks to their flexible tactics. Tactical […]
Defending Ligue 1 champions Lille travelled to face Marseille in the headline clash of the weekend in French football. An early red card heavily shaped this match, as Sampaoli’s possession-based approach tried to breach Lille’s two banks of four, with mixed results. Tactical analysis and match report by Neel Shelat. Last week had been unpleasant […]
A chaotic crowd produced a raucous atmosphere befitting the tradition of Le Classique, but the action was much milder. Marseille may have had a cuter approach to their play on the ball, but neither side could deliver a decisive punch, giving the Parisians further leeway at the summit. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
Jorge Sampaoli’s excellent beginning to life in Marseille continued, as 21-year-old Bamba Dieng’s brace proved enough to defeat a floundering Monaco side. The away side also kept their first clean sheet of the season so far in a very encouraging performance. Tactical analysis and match report by Harshal Patel. Niko Kovač and Monaco have started […]