Bayern Munich’s tie with PSG pitted two of Europe’s superclubs against each other, promising a clash of the titans. What unfolded over ninety minutes on a snowy night in Bavaria was a feast for the eyes. Five goals, a deluge of chances, and moments of individual class produced a superb spectacle, leaving the contest on […]
Paris Saint-Germain were sure to have control of the ball but were faced by Lille’s stubborn 4-4-2 shape. And defensively, the Paris outfit were cut open on a few occasions with the wide areas looking especially susceptible to danger. Lille grabbed a fairly early lead and held off their hosts to grab a result with […]
In a match that acted as an example of the interconnectivity of the four phases of the game, a well-balanced PSG side scored four goals before the hour mark despite Garcia’s thought-out defensive plan. In the end, some tactical corrections by the French coach and loss of concentration by the guests almost brought OL back […]
Barcelona were chasing the game from the start due to the first leg deficit and did so with good intensity. In their 3-4-3 system, the front three of Messi, Griezmann and Dembélé posed a threat against the PSG defense. However, an Mbappé penalty put Barcelona further behind, and a long-range effort from Messi was the […]
Monaco manager Niko Kovać’s decision to switch to a back three made the difference in a match that saw the visitors dominate PSG without the ball. Monaco oscillated between various defensive looks and nullified a PSG attack that looked so formidable against Barcelona. Tactical analysis and match report by K.T. Stockwell. A hammering of Barcelona […]
Barcelona took the lead through a Lionel Messi penalty, but were punished for an unstable man-oriented defensive scheme, with the first two goals conceded through wide spaces created by defensive weakness between fullback and winger. Mbappé menaced throughout and was able to complete his hattrick late in the game on the counterattack after Kean’s contribution […]
Paris Saint-Germain’s aggressive buildup formation exposed Nice’s 4-1-4-1 medium block in the first half, allowing a heavily rotated side to coast comfortably through the first 45 minutes. In the second half Nice made slight adjustments, which made them far more potent on the counter and threatened PSG’s cosiness. However, Moise Kean saved the day again […]
The blistering pace and delicate technique of Kylian Mbappé in the ninth minute of Paris Saint-Germain’s match against Olympique Marseille proved enough to see the guests past their biggest rivals, but also showed the value of having a true superstar in your squad. PSG, who matched Marseille’s 4-3-3 formation, won the game but were unconvincing […]
Marseille were passive throughout the first half – perhaps too deferential to a PSG side struggling to find its best form. The slow start did eventually give way to a raucous second half in which Marseille went toe-to-toe with their rival. The result was a dramatic final few minutes, but a match which ultimately ended […]
Several problems in possession resulted in a draw for PSG against AS Saint-Étienne. Mauricio Pochettino’s debut as a manager was characterized by an unclear role for Marco Verratti and offensive problems against a defensively sturdy Saint-Étienne team. Tactical analysis and match report by Erik Elias. PSG have sacked the manager that brought in the highest […]