Xavi Hernández’s Barça moved back into second place in LaLiga after a great game against Atleti. Lewandowski and Ter Stegen completed great performances that reminded us of old times and João Félix completed his cold and expected revenge. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. We decided to make this article free to read. If […]
Barcelona bit back against the critics to stay alive on the continent. But it might have been a different story if the Italians were not in a forgiving mood about the presence of their frailties. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want […]
A Barça again lacking in ideas and rhythm managed to win against a competitive Mallorca thanks to a masterpiece by Lamine Yamal. Without a flashy game, but this time with effectiveness, Xavi Hernández’s team is back in the fight for LaLiga. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. Xavi Hernandez’s Barça are in serious trouble. […]
Athletic Club and Barça played out a goalless draw in a match without pace or chances. The most notable aspect of the match was the injuries to De Jong and Pedri, which upset all of Xavi Hernández’s plans less than two weeks before the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. Tactical analysis […]
An enigmatic figure gives his name to the stadium where this first leg occurred. Based on these ninety minutes, both of his former outfits would benefit from such a presence in their ranks. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Napoli now have moved on to their third manager this season. The Italian champions […]
A last-minute penalty keeps Barça in third place in LaLiga after a poor and boring game from Xavi Hernández’s team. As throughout the league, Rafa Benítez’s Celta deserved more, but again made serious errors in the closing stages of the game. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. As Atlético Madrid threaten third place in […]
Marcelino’s Villarreal, who had gone three games without a win in LaLiga and were dropping dangerously down the table, took all three points from Montjuïc in a crazy last half hour in which six goals were scored. After losing the Spanish Super Cup and the Copa del Rey in two weeks time, Xavi’s Barça are […]
Barcelona’s German midfielder emerged as the team’s leader. He dominated a slow tempo game with few chances in which Osasuna defended their area effectively for sixty minutes, but could only create danger in isolated moves. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. The Spanish Super Cup has become increasingly important over the years. What […]
Three points were of the utmost importance to push the plans of both these clubs in the league. However, both managers would have been upset at what they witnessed: one with the outcome from a position of power and the other with a sloppy showing that should have silenced critics. Tactical analysis and match report […]
If you come at the king, you better not miss. Barcelona banked on controlled aggression to put their foot on their enemies’ throats. Momentum flowed in their favor during the first hour, but running out of steam against Real Madrid (with any life in the tank) is impending punishment. Tactical analysis and match report by […]