Rayo Vallecano secured the spoils after a hard-fought LaLiga win over neighbours Getafe. The hosts’ quick offensive transitions saw them create numerous chances, while Getafe’s zonal overloading enabled direct forward moves that might have yielded a different result on another day. Tactical analysis and match report by David Pugh. Both teams entered this Madrid derby […]
It took extra time and penalties for Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis to overcome a steadfast Valencia side. Valencia’s conservative approach (and the woodwork) kept them in the match, though a miss from Yunus Musah in the penalty shootout would end up being the factor that saw them fall short of the title. Tactical analysis and […]
Though Barcelona managed to put four goals past José Bordalás’ Valencia side, they very easily could have conceded just as many to the hosts. Xavi has his midfield and attack firing on all cylinders, but his transition defense is still quite lacking, and this win largely depended on penalty area heroics from his center-backs and […]
In an extremely intense and chaotic match, it took three second half goals from Atlético Madrid to secure the win. Whilst Diego Simeone’s side put in a lackluster shift in the first half, they showed much more urgency in the final third throughout the second half, and strong performances from Yannick Carrasco and Matheus Cunha […]
Though Valencia took the lead early through a Jose Gayá wonder-strike, it was Barcelona’s Ansu Fati and Memphis Depay who stole the show as the two each grabbed a goal as Barcelona completed the comeback over José Bordalás’ side. Tactical analysis and match report by Charlie Tuley. Ronald Koeman’s Barcelona came into the match against […]
A stylistic clash at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium promised to test the credentials of Sevilla, who faced a dogged Valencia outfit. Yet, it was the home team that would go on to show their resilience. Holding onto a commanding lead in the second half, they put on display that saw them clinch a deserved three […]
In what was a chaotic end-to-end match, Real Madrid grabbed three points from Valencia due to their extensive offensive pressure late on in the game. Though Valencia’s high pressure system stifled Real Madrid’s buildup for much of the match, they eventually grew tired due to the intensity required for José Bordalás’ style of play. Real […]
Going into this match, Getafe had not scored a goal against Atlético Madrid since 2011. The impressive streak remained intact, as the malleability of Diego Simeone’s 3-5-2 formation resulted in another clean sheet – right in the face of an increasingly dispirited Getafe side. Tactical analysis and match report by K.T. Stockwell. There was much […]
Ronald Koeman’s impatience pegged Barça back more than anything, as the successful tweaks applied in-game were tweaked once again but this time prematurely. Contrastingly, José Bordalás’ regimented approach consistently made the most out of every man-to-man duel. Tactical analysis and match report by Peter Munnelly. The away side, in all of Getafe’s first four games this […]
Getafe’s vertical and high-rhythm football took Inter by storm in the first twenty minutes, but it was not enough to give them a goal. Antonio Conte returned to his favorite 3-5-2 formation and saw a balanced Inter take advantage of their quality through some great buildup combinations. Tactical analysis and match report by Thanos Chelas. Inter’s […]