In a match where both sides played aggressively throughout, it took two (incredibly fortunate) goals from Iñaki Williams to separate the teams. It was a battle of two high pressing defensive units; the duels in midfield were especially intense, to the point where players were hardly afforded the time to take a second touch. Tactical […]
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 […]
The task was plain for Manchester United: win by two a goal margin or accept second position. Erik ten Hag set his sights high, taking risks to achieve this target, but his outfit came up short. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Real Sociedad are still flying. Beating their guests on the opening […]
In a match that had serious European qualification ramifications, it ended up being Real Betis who stole the three points. La Real were the better side for the first eighty-five minutes of play, but late goals from Juan Cruz and Borja Iglesias (both created brilliantly by Alex Moreno) put the away side ahead to take […]
It was another disappointing outing for Unai Emery’s Villarreal, and they made it very clear that they are nothing without Gerard Moreno. Real Sociedad looked lively throughout the match, and once they weathered down Villarreal’s defense in the first half they never looked back. Tactical analysis and match report by Charlie Tuley Imanol Alguacil’s Real […]
The high flying Red Devils have made their way out of purgatory, but their progress has hit a snag in the road. Real Sociedad were more than a match for the hosts due to a mature buildup phase and a hybrid block, but it was fortune that favored their bravery to separate the sides. Tactical […]
Xavi’s 3-4-3 experiment to replace a suspended Sergio Busquets presented several problems in pressing and possession. None mattered in the face of talents like Raphinha and a transcendent Ansu Fati, who came in the second half and decided the game within fifteen minutes. Tactical analysis and match report by José Pérez. LaLiga is back; with […]
Real Sociedad posed a challenge to Barcelona with a high tempo start to the match, although the away side went ahead and were able to gain some control over the game thanks to their structural adaptations. Sociedad came on strong again in the second half and forced Barcelona to defend deep, but Xavi’s side were […]
Leaving half an eye on their comeback challenge in midweek, Real Madrid looked to assert the initiative they possess at home. The scoreline makes for ideal reading, but Carlo Ancelotti’s new intent caught the eye as an insight into what might hold the key to their success on Wednesday. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
It was a dominant performance from Real Madrid, as they made light work of La Real at both ends of the pitch. The Karim Benzema-less attack still succeeded through goals from Luka Jović and Vinícius Junior, while Éder Militão put in his best performance of the LaLiga campaign so far to earn Real Madrid a […]