Atlético Madrid returned to scoring form with a commanding 4-2 victory over Espanyol, overturning an early setback through intelligent positional play and ruthless exploitation of wide areas. A needed boost for Simeone’s men after three straight games in La Liga without scoring. Tactical analysis and match report by Sebastián Parreño. Espanyol arrived at the Metropolitano with […]

This was a tough game for Barcelona, with Espanyol’s compact 4-4-2 shape initially hard to break down, and the home side’s direct attack causing problems. Hansi Flick was able to change the shape of the game in the second half through his substitutions though, earning more midfield control before Fermín Lopez provided two excellent assists. […]

Leganés secured a valuable victory over Espanyol in LaLiga. The Madrid side’s high press and overloads in central attacking and defensive areas were too much for the visitors. Espanyol regrouped after a poor first half and responded through set-pieces, but their late comeback fell short. Tactical analysis and match report by David Pugh. Leganés entered […]