Having met each of the past four seasons, matchups between Manchester City and Real Madrid have been dictated by Pep Guardiola’s meticulous game planning or Carlo Ancelotti’s raised eyebrow (or the power of “going brrr.”) When Pep attempted to raise his own, Real Madrid deservedly punished them at the death. Tactical analysis and match report […]
This game was one for the history books for a number of reasons. The anticipation surrounding the Emirates Stadium was immense, and Arsenal certainly lived up to the hype. They made Manchester City look ordinary and ultimately dominated the game with their ruthlessness both in and out of possession. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul […]
Manchester City, facing the threat of a shocking elimination from the Champions League, delivered when it mattered most on a crucial night. However, their victory did not come without its scares. Club Brugge showcased impressive defensive resilience in the first half, but Pep Guardiola’s tactical adjustments ultimately proved effective in the second, as three goals […]
Pep Guardiola’s side were behind within minutes here due to an individual error, but grew into the game with some good left-sided attacking involving their new signing Omar Marmoush. In the second half, a direct approach was taken against Chelsea’s attempts at high pressing, which eventually secured City’s win. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]
Manchester City surrendered a two-goal difference at Parc des Princes, exacerbating their situation in the UEFA Champions League. Luis Enrique’s men rose from the ashes to turn the table ahead, banking four goals to put the cherry on the cake after an outstanding display on a rainy night in Paris. Tactical analysis and match report […]
It’s problems all over the board for Manchester City. One win in over two months is unprecedented for the blue side of the city in recent times, yet the struggles seem never-ending. So, what has gloriously gone wrong in the Guardiola camp? Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. We decided to make this article free […]
At first glance, this contest contained the hallmarks of many previous battles. But this Boxing Day bout was the latest demonstration that the former heavyweight champion cannot launch the same powerful punch from yesteryear. And their coach is still stuck at the drawing board. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. From formidable to […]
Manchester City continued their drastic slump in form, with no solutions in sight, as Aston Villa easily found routes through. As Unai Emery brought his trademark medium block, spaces for Morgan Rogers grew as the game progressed. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Two points from one another, both teams viewed Saturday as […]
Manchester City perhaps shaded the first half of this match, with Guardiola’s improvised possession setup giving them a degree of stability, and Joško Gvardiol’s header putting them in front. However, Manchester United showed their developing tactical cohesion under Ruben Amorim, and were able to take advantage of decisive moments late on with Amad Diallo playing […]
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 […]