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 […]

Athletic Club gave a stubborn defensive display in their 4-4-2 system here, as Barcelona dominated possession with a cohesive structure but struggled to find the crucial goal. It was eventually a debutant who found the breakthrough, as Marc Guiu scored shortly after being introduced as a substitute by Xavi.  Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]

Barcelona and Sevilla clashed on Friday night to complete a full week of daily LaLiga fixtures. The intense fixture schedule already seemed to be taking a toll on the players so there were a lot of rotations – some enforced and some voluntary – but Barcelona just about managed to get the job done and […]

As darkness descended on Camp Nou, the league champions lit the pitch. Two loanees dazzled on debut in a dominant display that showed how Barcelona might evolve with new qualities. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Barcelona were finally back at the summit of Spanish football in May 2023, earning their first league […]

Barcelona’s festive atmosphere was slightly dampened as top-four defenders clinched their first win at Camp Nou in 32 years. This was also Barcelona’s first loss on home soil this season. Immanol prepared his side very well for this match, with a well-designed gameplan to earn a deserved victory. Tactical analysis and match report from Huu […]

A Robert Lewandoski brace, along with two goals from Alejandro Baldé and Jules Koundé crowned Barcelona LaLiga champions with four games to spare. Xavi’s side established absolute dominance since the kick-off whistle, with their crosstown rivals showing little resistance. Tactical analysis and match report by Huu Trung. “We want it today” Barça’s official Twitter account […]

Real Betis cannot afford to drop points in their hunt for European football in the new season, but their opponents set the tone in this contest. Barcelona were on top of affairs from start to finish and showed once more why they will soon be basking in the glory of winning LaLiga. Tactical analysis and […]