Beneath the surface of Atalanta Bergamo’s fantastic form, they were just getting over the line towards the end of their winning streak. Two draws in a row were coming, but a victory before they faced Napoli was needed if they were to provide more pressure on the other challengers. In the end, Juventus looked the […]
Even with the allowance of up to five substitutions in modern football, managers should exercise caution. Substitutions should be made out of genuine necessity or to energize the team; resorting to them in desperation, especially if past attempts have failed, is unwise. Juventus showcased superiority for 70 minutes, but in a mere four-minute self-destruction, a […]
Guardiola’s side had the ball, as almost always, but showed a fragile mentality like never before. At the same time, Juventus struck gold at home. Two sides of the same coin. Whilst Thiago Motta’s Juventus secured a Champions League victory after three matches, Pep’s side continues to sink. Both teams had contrasting approaches, but one […]
Unai Emery is always at home in the company of villas. At Sevilla and Villarreal, he has defeated the Italian giants in Europe’s elite competition. Their trip to the Midlands could have completed the set, but he did not become the first man to beat Juventus with three different teams in the tournament. The quest […]
In Italy, the 0-0 draw has long been heralded as a symbol of defensive prowess, reminiscent of the valiant resistances demonstrated by Italian soldiers in the past. Yet, this match offers a different narrative. Rather than a testament to the defensive mettle traditionally celebrated, the goalless draw reflects a struggle in offensive creativity. The game […]
In a match in which the managers tried to obtain control of the game from the beginning, two sparkling individual plays were enough to disrupt coaches’ plans. Both teams showcased the 4-2-4 out-of-possession shape that we see often these days. After a balanced opening phase, Lille opened the score, but Juventus’ in-game adjustments earned a […]
It was the former Interista, Annibale Frossi, who coined the phrase “The perfect result to a football game is 0-0.” In which case, he would have been traumatized by the Derby d’Italia’s most recent events. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want […]
Under the instruction of a fresh face with innovative ideas, Juventus could have expected to dominate affairs. In the end, an early dismissal dealt a blow to Lazio. The hosts had to labor over the line but the three points would go their way to fortify the faith in their foundations. Tactical analysis and match […]
It is not unlike Antonio Conte to arrange a different game plan, but not many expected it from a team that has yet to develop his automatisms. Despite Napoli’s early ambition, Thiago Motta ensured that Juventus would gain control and neither team could produce in the final third from it. Tactical analysis and match […]
Juventus had the better of PSV, by a lot more than the final score line reflected. They confronted the Dutch champions – dominant in their own league – with an elegant free flowing form of football that ensured numerical advantages in the most crucial areas. On the free role of Andrea Cambiaso, on the interplay […]