Ball possession is dead! Long live ball possession! The Spanish search for an identity has been a short lived endeavor. Much more problematic has been their proficiency in both penalty areas. Now, a man from within, who is more acquainted than most with that matter, strives to solve this issue— and at the same time […]
The two favorites in Group A to qualify for the EUROs have suffered scares on their way to book a place at next year’s tournament. Thanks to the Scots, this clash could determine whose woes in this campaign would be costly and force a fancied nation along the longer route into the competition. The ones […]
Spain shouldered on in this campaign with their faith in a robust record for qualifiers on home turf. However, their guests have got into the habit of throwing favorites out of rhythm and were in no mood to roll over. Indeed, the fairytale could have continued, but the hinges of a sliding doors moment went […]
An important match marked the beginning of the first international break in 2023/24 for Georgia and Spain, who crossed paths in Group A of the Euro 2024 qualifiers. After an early slip-up against Scotland, the visitors needed to win to get their qualification campaign back on track, and that is just what they did in […]
Two ball masters met in this final, but both have often lacked the firepower to make the most of their control. Stalemate prevailed thanks to these qualities, but only one winner could emerge after this battle. The ending proved to be a groundbreaking conclusion to a predictable turn. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
A new man might be at the helm for Spain, but this clash did not stray from the dynamics of its predecessors. The usual suspect grew more dominant as time elapsed to pin their opponents deep into their half of the field. But it was a fresher face on the roster that sealed the deal. […]
Scotland frustrated Spain to continue their winning start to EURO qualification. It was a fiery and unforgettable match for the Scottish crowd as an experimental Spanish side lost their heads and left the new regime with more questions than answers. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Hartland. We decided to make this article free […]
Spain began their journey under a new leader with the same standard of expectation. The final score from his debut may give a false impression of ease, but it has laid a foundation for growth. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Spain’s sorrow at the World Cup concluded the tenure of Luis Enrique […]
Luis Enrique proudly paraded his tournament record in the prelude to the World Cup. He might want to think twice about such action now, tripping at the same hurdle as Spain did in 2018. In a contest where one outfit was willing and able to suffer in a low block, and the other was neither […]
On the back foot, a goal behind, and suffering in a low block, Japan had given up their spot in the knockout stages. But their manager’s masterful, befitting the tradition of his nation, pulled through in the second half to produce one of the most dramatic nights to grace the World Cup. Tactical analysis and […]