With the Champions League holders coming to Lisbon, Rui Borges reverted Sporting CP to a back five that had become their trademark in recent years. Patience was key as Paris Saint-Germain controlled possession, but in the second half, small tweaks saw Sporting counter a rest defense that had grown more vulnerable. Tactical analysis and match […]

Arsenal’s away record had been shaky over recent months. A rocking Estádio José Alvalade should have provided a stern test, but Mikel Arteta utilized his trusted right side to overpower the Portuguese champions. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Replacing one of your pillars has been one of football’s greatest dilemmas, especially when […]

The second round of fixtures in the Champions League began with an evening kick-off on Tuesday between the early pacesetters in Group D. Lisbon hosted Sporting’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur, with the winner set to place themselves in a prime position to go on and win the group. It was the home side that kept […]