Atlético Madrid overwhelmed bottom side Real Valladolid to secure their 18th league win despite going a goal down early. Frequent overloads in central midfield and wide areas allowed Atlético to get in behind Valladolid’s defense and create chances for onrushing midfielders. Tactical analysis and match report by David Pugh. Atlético’s season had fizzled out after […]
Ninety minutes stood between Atlético Madrid and the league title. In classic Atlético style, the game took a rocky turn, as Valladolid’s deep defensive block took the sting out of their guests. But the away side held their nerve, turning around the game’s dynamic to wrap up domestic glory. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Winning twelve and drawing one of their last thirteen games in the league, Barcelona’s form left this matchup poised to go only one way. But Real Valladolid had other ideas. Switching to a 5-2-1-2 shape, they made life tough for the home team’s rampant offense, holding out against a wave of attacks to take the […]
Dominating the early stages of the game, Barcelona raced into an early lead with a once again successful 4-4-2 diamond shape. But while they controlled the first half, the visitors also struggled to turn possession into chance creation. And after fatigue hit them hard in the second half, Barcelona encouraged Valladolid forward, leading to a […]
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 […]
Two errors in buildup by Real Valladolid unblocked the way for Valencia, who started patiently and got rewarded even before having to switch gears or take more risks. With a comfortable lead, there was only one way this game could end and oddly enough, both teams celebrated after the final whistle. Tactical analysis and match […]