A reward for Monaco’s highly consistent season: a convincing win and European qualification. The other side of the coin was a lifeless Olympique Lyonnais, with a second half to forget. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. A decisive penultimate matchday in Ligue 1, to say the least, for AS Monaco. The Monegasques, with a […]
After undoing the Lyon defensive scheme in the first half, Manchester United seemed to be in full control of this game. However, a Lyon resurgence stunned Old Trafford despite the away side being down to ten men, before a chaotic extra-time eventually saw United prevail in the final moments. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]
Olympique Lyonnais showed a fluid possession game here and a defensive scheme that allowed them to restrict United’s attacks. However, they still needed a last-minute goal from Rayan Cherki to end this game level, while much of the attention will be on the decisive role of André Onana in this game. Tactical analysis and match […]
Two teams with notorious executives are trying their best to take eyes away from affairs off the field. They opened the return to action in Ligue 1 in stylish fashion with a six goal contest, but the victors would be the club that are bringing a return on investment no one had foreseen. Tactical analysis […]
Preparing for the knockout match against Liverpool, Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain came up against an opponent that tried to sabotage their play in the central corridors and third-man play. But you couldn’t do much against talent. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. After Olympique Marseille’s defeat, Paris Saint-Germain sought to almost definitely close […]
Immediate recovery: after their last defeat in Ligue 1, Olympique Marseille quickly put things right and defeated Olympique Lyonnais, managed by debutant Paulo Fonseca, with solid play and moments of brilliance. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. Olympique Marseille was looking to recover from their last defeat against Nice in Ligue 1. The […]
Milan & Roma played out a tightly contested but entertaining draw at the San Siro in this Serie A fixture. Tijjani Reijnders’ early goal was cancelled out by an equaliser from Roma’s Paulo Dybala with both goals coming in the first half as both sides pushed & probed but couldn’t turn the balance of the […]
Long has Atalanta been building, but could this finally be the year Bergamo finds its bliss? AC Milan found routes through, but Gasperini’s tweak solidified his man-marking scheme once more. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Two Champions League outfits have had big results so far this season, but Atalanta and Milan went […]
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 […]
Antonio Conte’s Napoli managed a 2-0 away win at the San Siro. Two goals in the first half from Romelu Lukaku & Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave Napoli the victory as they strengthened their position at the top of the Serie A table leaving Milan biting the dust. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. Few […]