Three overturned goals and two others at the back of the net saw Real Madrid claim their third La Liga win in a row under Xabi Alonso’s management. Los Blancos’ transitional firepower prevailed; however, the defensive performance raised question marks that Alonso has to address during the international break. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf […]
Barcelona inaugurated the title defense campaign with a win and a clean sheet away from Catalonia. The referee took all the spotlight after sending off two of Mallorca’s players and making controversial decisions. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. In July 2024, Hansi Flick started his mission to replace Xavi Hernandez in the dugout. […]
Real Madrid brushed off Real Mallorca, cruising to a 3-0 win and securing a Classico in the final for the Super Cup title. Jude Bellingham continued to play the savior role, gobbling up the rebound to open the scoresheet. Lucas Vázquez fed Rodrygo with a neat cross near the back post to drop the closing […]
Away from the Santiago Bernabeu in the first game of their LaLiga title defense, Carlo Ancelotti’s men took a disappointing single point back to Madrid. Under new manager Jagoba Arrasate, Mallorca succeeded in disrupting the start of Real Madrid’s Mbappé era. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. Kylian Mbappé is the only new […]
A Barça again lacking in ideas and rhythm managed to win against a competitive Mallorca thanks to a masterpiece by Lamine Yamal. Without a flashy game, but this time with effectiveness, Xavi Hernández’s team is back in the fight for LaLiga. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. Xavi Hernandez’s Barça are in serious trouble. […]
Returning to LaLiga football, Barcelona sought to extend their lead at the top of the table against an endangered Mallorca. Although Barcelona still faces problems, especially with their offensive plan lacking cohesion, they could turn to some familiar faces to rack up a decisive margin of victory. Tactical analysis by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. RCD Mallorca find […]
For decades, the British isles have been thought of as the home of directness, long balls and the 4-4-2 formation. However, in 2020, teams in LaLiga seem to be using these tactics more than teams in the English Premier League. Written by José Pérez. Spanish teams now implement 4-4-2 blocks and other formations with two […]