The tenth matchday of the Bundesliga had been a muted weekend, saving the best for last. This battle burst into life as Stuttgart showed many qualities that powered their success in the last fifteen months. Yet, their opponents (and a particular pocket rocket) took all three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
A second half Harry Kane hat-trick and late Kingsley Coman strike helped Bayern return to winning ways. With the two teams tied at half-time, Stuttgart squandered an early chance to take the lead after the interval and were soon made to pay when a quick-fire double put them two goals behind by the hour-mark. With […]
VfB Stuttgart took the initiative early on here, as their man-oriented pressing and incisive attacking play earned them a first half lead. Nuri Şahin’s adjustments were ultimately not enough to stop Borussia Dortmund suffering in the second half either, as Stuttgart racked up five goals in a dominant display. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]
Real Madrid went back to the top of the European game with a 2-0 triumph in the Champions League final over a German club. Their assault on a 16th title took off from where their latest success settled down, tabulating three points despite a display that did not convince spectators. Tactical analysis and match report […]
VfB Stuttgart spoiled the Signal Iduna Park’s 50th birthday party with a 1-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund. The win moved Sebastian Hoeneß’s side level on points with Bayern Munich and guarantees the club a top-six finish this season, meaning European football in 2024/25. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. Borussia Dortmund hosted VfB […]
Late victories have been a significant factor setting Bayer Leverkusen apart, and it was once again on show. Initially, VfB Stuttgart’s approach effectively pinned back the Bundesliga leaders. However, a slight tweak by Xabi Alonso, along with Florian Wirtz’s brilliance, proved to be the difference yet again. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. The […]
Four weeks of 2024 have passed, but these two sides have not awoken in the new year. Top four ambitions are on the line, and the outsiders were alive to the immediacy of this risk. Many men excelled, but the star figure was a striker who stepped up and pitched in to play his part […]
One club usually performs above and beyond what most would have expected in a season, and this year’s package in Germany is Stuttgart. Time will tell for how long their superb streak will prevail, but a sterling response to their recent results indicates the fun of the ride is not yet over. Tactical analysis and […]
In a game where both sides were evenly matched from a tactical perspective, it was physicality and execution that were the bigger stories of the day. Bayern Munich was unable to overcome the finishing issues that seem to affect them at times, while Hoffenheim continued their run of strong results. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Another defensive horror show and another defeat on the horizon, but the same saviour emerged. As has now become custom, Erling Haaland was on target to bail Dortmund out after sloppy defending saw them concede an equalizer at the death, however, serious questions remain for Marco Rose’s side. Meanwhile, it would be justifiable for Sebastian […]