For a goalless draw, this was a relatively entertaining game. Betis will likely be content with a point, but Madrid will be left to rue not only their missed chances to score but also the missed opportunity to reduce the points gap at the top of LaLiga. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. […]
Barcelona were able to take the lead against the run of play after Real Madrid’s early attempts at pressing. After this point, Xavi’s side mostly played in a deep defense and allowed Madrid’s ill-prepared possession structure to take the ball and try to break them down. They were unable to do so, and Barcelona were […]
Real Madrid left it late to rescue a point against ten-man Atlético Madrid. Academy player Álvaro Rodríguez made another impact from the substitutes bench to break through the visitors’ resolute rearguard. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. This Madrid derby was sandwiched in between two important cup games for the home side. But […]
Liverpool’s last three Champions League ventures have all ended at the hands of a team from the Spanish capital. That fate seems to have caught them out once more at the hands of the reigning champions. But never before has their downfall been so dramatic or damning. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
Neither team would budge in a battle that came down to attacking versus defensive quality. Real Madrid had the majority of possession, but they could do very little with it due to the brilliant structure and individual prowess of the La Real defensive unit. Tactical analysis and match report by Charlie Tuley This is the […]
It was a game of phases, with both sides taking control and putting their opponents on the backfoot. In the end, Real Madrid took their chances whilst Athletic Club once again lacked the clinicality to compete with the best in LaLiga. Tactical analysis and match report by Charlie Tuley Since starting off the 2022/2023 campaign […]
Though this edition of El Clásico had little value and meaning behind it, the attitudes, bragging rights, and momentum provided gave it serious implications for both Real Madrid and Barcelona. The league champions looked lost on account of Barcelona’s defensive structure, and they were thoroughly humiliated by the play of Xavi’s midfielders. Tactical analysis and […]
The holders were not seamless in their work against Valencia in this game. Yet, their display offered enough signs for Carlo Ancelotti to be quietly confident ahead of the weekend’s final. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Tumult continues to reign on the southeastern coast of Spain. Gennaro Gattuso is the fifth man […]
Real Madrid wished to assert their leadership of LaLiga, but an old occupant of their rivals’ dugout sought to upset their plans. A high press, clever work in buildup, and a decisive duel on the wings swung the tie in favor of Villarreal. The reign of their new manager is well underway. Tactical analysis and […]
The first half was especially lackluster from Sevilla, and their response to Real Madrid’s early goal could have been much better. They clicked into gear at the start of the second half, grabbing the equalizing goal early and taking the game to Real Madrid. However, Real Madrid’s defense stood strong, and their late substitutions blitzed […]