Category: 4-2-3-1 Formation

4-2-3-1 Formation

Alessio Dionisi Tactics At Sassuolo 2021/2022 – Tactical Analysis

Sassuolo had been one of the most entertaining teams to watch over the last few years under Roberto De Zerbi, and their…

June 16, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

How Alessio Dionisi Masterclassed Sassuolo Mauling Of AC Milan At The San Siro – Tactical Analysis

It was raining goals for the visitors as it turned out to be one of the most entertaining games in Serie A…

June 16, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Portugal Vs Spain [2-2 (5-3)] UEFA Nations League Final 2024/2025: Roberto Martínez Tactics – Tactical Analysis

Portugal lifted their fourth-ever trophy after beating Spain on penalties following an extra-time period that finished 2-2 in the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations…

June 11, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Tactical Theory: Pressing Variations Within A 4-2-3-1 Formation

The use of the 4-2-3-1 out-of-possession has gained popularity in recent years, with various teams using different systems within this shape. Within…

June 10, 2025

3-2-2-3 Formation

TFA Exclusive Interview: Martín Varini Tactics At FC Juárez 2024/2025: Positional Play In Liga MX – Tactical Analysis

FC Juárez experienced a historic final semester, achieving their best performance in Liga MX since the club’s founding in 2015. The team…

June 8, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Thiago And Joshua Kimmich At Bayern Munich 2020/2021 – Europe’s Most Complete Double-Pivot

Hansi Flick took over on an interim basis after Nico Kovač was dismissed ten matches into the campaign, after which Bayern Munich…

June 5, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Real Betis Vs Chelsea [1-4] UEFA Conference League Final 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Listen to this article free on the Total Football Analysis podcast.  Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or RSS. Chelsea defeated Real Betis 4-1 in…

May 30, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Attacking Principles Of A 4-2-3-1 Formation – Tactical Theory

There is no single best formation in football. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, and coaches must be flexible enough to recognise…

May 29, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

UEFA Conference League Final 2024/2025: Real Betis Vs Chelsea – Tactical Preview

Real Betis will face Chelsea on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, at the Wrocław Stadium in Poland in the UEFA Conference League Final.…

May 27, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Why Will Still Football Manager Style Is Blueprint For Next Generation – Analysis

Aged just 31 years old, Will Still is the archetypal new breed of football manager. A serial tactician and clear communicator, Still…

May 26, 2025

2-2-4 Formation

EFL Championship Play-Off Final 2024/2025: Sheffield United Vs Sunderland – Tactical Preview

On Saturday, 24th May, two of northern England’s most storied football clubs, Sheffield United vs Sunderland, meet in what is called the…

May 24, 2025

3-4-2-1 Formation

UEFA Europa League Final 2024/2025: Tottenham Hotspur Vs Manchester United – Tactical Preview

Tottenham Hotspur will host Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League Final on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the San Mamés Stadium…

May 20, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Will Still Tactics At Stade De Reims 2022/2023 – Tactical Analysis

William Still, the 30-year-old Belgian Manager, was asked to fill in for Óscar García as interim manager and will now be managing…

May 18, 2025

3-4-1-2 Formation

Dietmar Kühbauer Tactics At Wolfsberger AC 2024/2025: WAC’s Austrian Bundesliga Title Push – Tactical Analysis

Wolfsberger AC have been a mainstay in the Austrian Bundesliga ever since earning promotion by winning the 2. Liga title in 2012.…

May 17, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Barcelona Vs Real Madrid [4-3] La Liga 2024/2025: Hansi Flick Set-Piece Tactics & Possession Control – Tactical Analysis

Barcelona faced Real Madrid at the Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc, for the 35th fixture of La Liga. The match ended 4-3 for the…

May 13, 2025

3-5-2 Formation

Fiorentina Vs Real Betis [2-2] UECL Semi-Final 2024/2025: Raffaele Palladino Set-Piece Tactics & Manuel Pellegrini Counter-Attacks – Tactical Analysis

Fiorentina met Real Betis for the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals second leg on Thursday. The game ended with a 2-2 draw,…

May 10, 2025

3-4-2-1 Formation

EFL Championship Play-Off Semi-Finals 2024/2025: Sheffield United Vs Bristol City & Sunderland Vs Coventry City – Tactical Preview

As the regular 2024/2025 EFL Championship season finishes, all eyes now turn towards the highly anticipated Championship Play-Offs. The four teams competing…

May 9, 2025

3-5-2 Formation

Inter Milan Vs Barcelona [4-3] Champions League Semi-Final Second Leg 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Usually, the games in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals don’t offer a lot of highlights or goals. This year, we got a…

May 8, 2025

3-1-4-2 Formation

Barcelona Vs Inter Milan [3-3] Champions League Semi-Final First Leg 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

The UEFA Champions League semi-finals are always a special time of year, as four teams fight for the chance to compete in the…

May 2, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Ernesto Valverde Tactics At Athletic Bilbao 2024/2025: Spain’s Best Defence, Man United’s Test – Tactical Analysis

Now that the UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg matches have finished, it’s time for the UEFA Europa League semi-finals to take centre…

May 1, 2025