First legs can bring limitations to a spectacle, but for Lazio and Atalanta Bergamo, a balanced and limited affair was expected between two teams that have not reached the heights they have established in other seasons. Between a young coach on an upward trajectory and an experienced one who had competed for titles, their tactical […]
Despite the scoreline, this was actually a closely fought game decided by tight margins. Both teams set up in 3-4-3 systems, which meant that the game was mostly one of man-marking and individual duels, except for a short period in the second half where Niko Kovač changed the picture. In the end, the decisive moments […]
A busy schedule and depleted squad saw a blunt bout between two Champions League-competing clubs. But where Antonio Conte struggled to draw influence from the bench, Raffaele Palladino made substitutions that complemented his team’s strongest phase. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. When these two met in January last season, the chase for […]
A red card will always dramatically turn the game state on its head. When the red card is early, it may even spoil the spectacle, yet Como and Atalanta Bergamo played out a crazy goalless draw: one in which should cause plenty of concern for Atalanta’s security in defense but not in its goal, as […]
As Vincenzo Italiano fails to find a solution to Bologna’s bad form, Raffaele Palladino has brought a positive environment back to Atalanta Bergamo. In both avenues in which Bologna tried to attack, Atalanta responded with more directness whilst dominating the duels in the process. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Just a place […]
Cristian Chivu and Raffaele Palladino oversaw a relentless display of physical football at the Gewiss Stadium, where structural organization was traded for a grueling man-to-man war. A game defined by mutual neutralization and extreme pressing intensity resulted in a stalemate that was only broken by a singular defensive lapse, allowing Inter to finish 2025 at […]
Twelfth in Serie A, ruing the days of an eternal figurehead, Raffaele Palladino entered Bergamo with no easy task at hand. Yet a convincing win against one of Europe’s elites can totally change the conversation. Has Palladino found the conditions to turn Atalanta around? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Where is the […]
The pressure is on for Antonio Conte and newly-appointed Rafaelle Palladino, to repair their fractured frameworks. Three goals before half-time gave Napoli a new lease of life in their 3-4-3 system, but will this change sustain results? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Traditionally, international breaks are used for clubs to wind down […]
Inter’s victory is key to keeping the pressure on Napoli in the race for back-to-back Scudetto titles. Just four days after their last clash, Inter showed they’ve learned their lessons, playing with more focus and patience to find the right moments to score and secure the victory. Tactical analysis and match report by Agostino Dosselli. […]
With rumours swirling about a potential dismissal, Fiorentina players delivered an outstanding performance, showing unwavering support for their manager and securing his position for the remainder of the season. The addition of Folorunsho has revitalized the team, restoring the flair and consistency reminiscent of their autumn form, during which they achieved eight consecutive victories. This […]