Napoli have sealed the Scudetto, but the chase for Champions League qualification added extra fuel to the fire of Derby d’Italia. Indeed, both outfits lacked the flair of the league leaders in a game of imprecision in the final third. Yet, the steeliness of the visitors suggests they are ready for a fast and furious […]
In a tight encounter, a second half strike by Roma’s center-back Gianluca Mancini decided the game. Mourinho’s choice to play without a target man indirectly reinforced the midfield and prevented Juventus from taking control after going down. Allegri’s men were left cursing their fate as the woodwork denied them the chance to break Roma’s resistance, […]
In a balanced affair, Juventus and Atalanta Bergamo revealed their strengths and shortcomings. Juve clicked through the work of one attacker, whereas Atalanta manoeuvred through in transitional steps. Nevertheless, perhaps this game could have flowed differently if such spaces in midfield had been shut. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Serie A has […]
Napoli harnessed its recipe to cook Juventus alive. Where space opens, Napoli will target and Spalletti’s team produced an incredible performance that defined just what makes this team so good. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to support our work, consider […]
The two best defensive setups in Serie A battled out in the last match before the World Cup break. Juve found the lead at the end of a balanced first half, immediately taking charge of the match in the second and going on to win comfortably, for their sixth consecutive success without conceding a goal. […]
In a tight contest, Juventus got the better of Inter, overtaking their rivals in the table and relaunching their ambitions to join the fight for the top four spots. Massimiliano Allegri successfully planned the match around two different and interchangeable setups, on and off the ball, which found gaps in the Inter’s defense with quick […]
Benfica extended their unbeaten run to twenty games and have knocked out Juventus on their path. Roger Schmidt’s side dominated Juventus and secured the victory despite a late scare in the closing stages. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. Benfica have certainly been impressive under the guidance of Roger Schmidt. The Portuguese giants have […]
After an abysmal European performance against Maccabi Haifa, Juventus faced Torino in a heated Turin derby. Ultimately, a sense of togetherness and will to fight helped Juve to overcome their city rivals, winning their first (!) away game of the season and partially restoring some faith in Allegri’s capabilities to turn the negative period around. […]
With notable absences on both sides, Milan overran Juve’s midfield by concentrating more quality in the middle of the pitch. Stefano Pioli’s fluid formation surprised an overly static and exposed Juventus. This places Massimiliano Allegri’s predicament under more scrutiny while Milan bounce back from the heavy defeat against Chelsea in the Champions League. Tactical analysis […]
Talk of climate change might not have humbled the Parisian stars, but the end of this contest ought to have done. If the first half merely affirmed the absurd skill of their attack, the second should remind them a new system alone will not take them to the top of European football. Tactical analysis and […]