After the disaster against Albacete, Real Madrid seemed to bounce back again. The La Ceramica test was the perfect place to evaluate Alvaro Arbeloa’s team integrity. Despite being far away from the final product, off-ball intensity, transitional play, and positional rotations allowed Real Madrid to sail to a safer place. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Clinical Barcelona came out as champions of the Spanish Super Cup for the second year in a row. El Clásico was ignited after the Catalans opened up the score, followed by an enthralling series of events. Both teams exploited each other’s defensive frailties. Nonetheless, efficiency handed the title on a plate to the Catalans. Tactical […]
Real Madrid edged Atlético de Madrid 2–1 in a derby that was decided by moments of inspiration. The game became a showcase of how small positional decisions, both in and out of possession, shaped not only the flow of the match but also where each team found joy and discomfort. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Real Madrid kick-started the new year with an emphatic win against Real Betis. Gonzalo Garcia proved his entitlement to replace Kylian Mbappé, netting a perfect hat-trick. Whilst offensive setpieces were Los Blancos’ alternatives to finding the net, defensive transitions and relaxation during the winning game state made Xabi Alonso’s side susceptible to breaking through their defense. Tactical […]
Real Madrid closed out 2025 with a victory that said more about their resilience than their control, edging past Sevilla in a match defined by discomfort and disruption. Against an aggressive, man-oriented Sevilla, Madrid found goals through isolated moments rather than dominance, leaving the result to mask deeper concerns. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
After a bad run of results, Los Blancos returned to Madrid with three points from Mendizorrotza Stadium. Kylian Mbappé proved his offensive value for Xabi Alonso’s team, whereas Rodrygo gradually recovered his firepower. Nevertheless, the defensive matters are still an area to improve for Real Madrid. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. After the 2-0 loss […]
It was do or die for Real Madrid against Manchester City. Los Blancos’ solid performance wasn’t enough to prevent the loss. Defensive mistakes and lack of efficiency in front of the goal tipped the scales in favor of Guardiola’s men in a game in which both teams appeared vulnerable in counterattacks. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf […]
Coming into the game, Madrid had relinquished the top of the table spot in La Liga and desperately needed a win. Athletic, under Ernesto Valverde, had made San Mamés a fortress again. This matchup promised contrasting strengths, and Xabi Alonso surprised Valverde completely with a tweak that changed the game. Tactical analysis and match report […]
In the hope of a similar outcome, Xabi Alonso counted on the same setup to clash against Liverpool at Anfield. Nonetheless, a shortage of solutions in the final third, vulnerability in defensive setpieces, and Arne Slot’s tweaks against Real Madrid’s man-marking high press secured the victory for the Reds. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf […]
Controversy and drama prevailed in the clash between Spain’s big mammoths. Stifling high press, compact medium block, and Camavinga as a right winger gave Los Blancos the edge over their archenemies to extend their La Liga lead to five points over Barcelona. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. We decided to make this article free to […]