Real Madrid came from behind to beat Sevilla in a clash between two teams that could go top of the LaLiga table with a win. Though Julen Lopetegui’s side had many chances early in the match, they could not put their shots away, and eventually fell to a brilliant strike from Vinícius Júnior. Tactical analysis […]
Sevilla’s domination over Real Betis in the first half of the match was only strengthened in the second due to a red card to Guido Rodríguez just before half-time. A thunderous strike from Marcos Acuña and an own goal from Hector Bellerín gave the away side the three points in El Gran Derbi. Tactical analysis […]
A stylistic clash at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium promised to test the credentials of Sevilla, who faced a dogged Valencia outfit. Yet, it was the home team that would go on to show their resilience. Holding onto a commanding lead in the second half, they put on display that saw them clinch a deserved three […]
Given their off form, a derby day matchup against a competitive Real Betis outfit was one of the last things Sevilla would have wanted. But despite their usual tactical issues, a mixture of individual decisiveness and collective grit saw them take a much-needed three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Sevilla’s season […]
Improving significantly on their first leg performance, Sevilla managed to push Dortmund back and counterpress successfully to prevent their deadly counterattacks. However, all it takes is one mistake to concede against the force of nature that is Erling Haaland. Tactical analysis and match report by José Pérez. Julen Lopetegui’s Sevilla are a great team, and […]
Barcelona had it all to do in the second leg of their cup tie with Sevilla. The two hours of action that followed produced a game that will go down in folklore. In a breathtaking affair that saw three goals, two red cards, and a penalty, the victors sealed a hard-fought turnaround. Tactical analysis and […]
Sevilla’s matchup with Barcelona pitted the two in-form teams in Spain of 2021 against each other. But there was only one side that looked likely to come out on top in this game. In a three at the back system, the visitors managed to stifle their opponents while taking their chances to seal a precious […]
Based on the form book, Borussia Dortmund’s prospects could not have been bleaker. Yet, despite going down early, their rampant intensity on the break against a sluggish Sevilla outfit made the difference in a superb showing. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Borussia Dortmund find themselves in a sporting crisis. Sacking Lucien Favre […]
The two local rivals squared off in somewhat similar setups, both on and off the ball. The resulting clash lacked in goalmouth action, despite some positive attacking football on display. Sevilla were generally toothless in the final third throughout but were ruthless in claiming the best chance afforded to them. Tactical analysis and match report […]
In a game between two sides whose final third output rarely mirrors their control of the ball, the match flowed as one might expect. Real Madrid and Sevilla traded spells of possession in a tight affair, but it was ultimately a mistake that separated the two sides at the final whistle. Tactical analysis by Emmanuel […]