Napoli secured three points in a hard-fought battle in the Berlin rain. Both teams lacked attacking quality, but on balance, Union Berlin were marginally the better team. However, the tide turned in Napoli’s favor thanks to a moment of brilliance from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. Union Berlin and Napoli had […]
Fiorentina arrived at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona with a proactive gameplan, and were rewarded with an early goal. Their high pressing could not be sustained for the full game through, and Napoli showed some nice combination play at times. The away side prevailed though after playing a more counter-attacking game in the second half. Tactical […]
This clash would have been one of the most compelling the Champions League could offer only a few months ago. However, the new campaign has already brought challenges to the door of both camps. All the same, enough of their strengths have remained in tact to produce the goods. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
At the first major hurdle at the helm of the Champions, Rudi Garcia struggled to make a lasting impression. Lazio Roma flashed their game plan in the first half and brutally showcased Napoli’s off-ball deficiencies for all to see. Garcia has some problems to fix. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We […]
Despite the departure of Luciano Spalletti, Napoli have started the season from where they left off, as they played well and secured a comfortable victory against Sassuolo. Giovanni Di Lorenzo was surprisingly the star of the show, with Napoli exploiting their opponents on the right flank largely thanks to the fullback’s superb movements and combination […]
The battle at the top of the table gifted viewers an exciting five-goal contest. The fluid Monaco system often matched that of Lyon while also creating advantages in the wide areas. Lyon threatened space well and great efforts by their star man highlighted a frenzied end to the clash. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
In a match that acted as an example of the interconnectivity of the four phases of the game, a well-balanced PSG side scored four goals before the hour mark despite Garcia’s thought-out defensive plan. In the end, some tactical corrections by the French coach and loss of concentration by the guests almost brought OL back […]
Lyon and Marseille did their best to undermine each other’s hopes for progress this season. Both sides plodding through ninety unfocused minutes on their way to an undeserved single point. A grand total of three shots on target was indicative of how wayward both offenses were, especially when considering the porous defending and petulant behaviour […]
Saint-Étienne’s level of disorganization was profound and a lethal Lyon side took full advantage. The visitors pressed their opponent’s shaky backline into submission, while in the process exposing an inexperienced midfield. The result was a derby rout that will leave Claude Puel with a great deal of explaining left to do. Tactical analysis and match […]
Lyon’s strategic pressing forced PSG’s least experienced center-back into dictating the tempo of their buildup, which in turn led to numerous turnovers. The recoveries triggered a sharp and refined offensive transition from the visitors, who so perfectly exploited their opponent’s weakness. Another confusing marriage to a three-man defense left Tuchel bereft on the sideline, as […]