The weekend’s topspiel brought together two familiar foes at the peak of German football. What was a second half spectacle revealed why this edition of the fixture broke from the past. One camp had to risk it all, while the other must face the same inquiry it has stirred around its rival. Tactical analysis and match […]
Following the final international break before the World Cup, the Bundesliga was back with a bang. The Friday night fixture pitted defending champions Bayern Munich against Bayer Leverkusen, who finished on the podium last season. Both sides had endured difficult starts to the new season and were a fair way away from where they would […]
Barcelona’s high pressing earned them the right to play most of the game in Bayern’s side of the pitch in the first half. However, two quick Bayern goals after half-time changed the momentum and the home side were able to win 2-0 with a fairly comfortable second half. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]
Bayern Munich were aggressive with and without the ball here, with high pressing and a structural shift in possession that saw them successfully control the game by pinning Inter back. A goal in each half was enough to win this comfortably, with Leroy Sané instrumental in both. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. […]
The movement of Bayern’s attackers was the highlight in this match as they made short work of Frankfurt. Their smart positioning between the lines and threat in behind the Frankfurt defense allowed them to have the game won by half-time. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Bayern Munich kicked off the post-Lewandowski era […]
Offering a chance to take stock ahead of the new campaign, the DFL Supercup posed an age old question. But, at the final whistle, the plot was a familiar one. In a game that grew more hectic as time passed, 22 men chased the ball for 90 minutes, and the favorites lived up to the […]
Villarreal came into the game acknowledging their status as the underdogs, but there was never a hint of fear on the part of the Spaniards. Instead, they respected the strengths of their opponent and prepared a solid game plan, which they partnered with masterful execution to record a famous victory to take to Munich. Tactical […]
In a game where both sides were evenly matched from a tactical perspective, it was physicality and execution that were the bigger stories of the day. Bayern Munich was unable to overcome the finishing issues that seem to affect them at times, while Hoffenheim continued their run of strong results. Tactical analysis and match report […]
It might have taken an own goal for Bayer Leverkusen to restore parity, but the visitors were far from toothless in their encounter against the champions. Despite missing striker Patrik Schick, Florian Wirtz & co. found a way through, even managing to rack up a higher expected goal count than their Bavarian hosts. Tactical analysis […]
Matthias Jaissle’s Red Bull Salzburg attacked with a ferocity not often expected from teams facing Bayern Munich, and the reward for their bravery was a draw which could easily have been a win had it not been for the awareness of Kingsley Coman. While the scoreline may indicate Bayern Munich’s offensive struggles, it was the […]