4-3-3 Formation

Bodø/Glimt hosted Lazio last Thursday in their UEFA Europa League quarter-final first leg and succeeded in playing one of their best games this season while winning 2-0 and getting a very important advantage over their Italian opponents ahead of the second leg. This tactical analysis will cover what happened in the...

The UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa was a fascinating encounter of contrasting tactical philosophies between 2 Spanish managers, Luis Enrique vs Unai Emery. Luis Enrique's PSG utilised a fluid and adaptable 4-3-3 setup, which was a testament to their quality. In contrast, Unai...

After an exciting final against Liverpool, Newcastle United won the EFL Cup, securing their first trophy in 70 years. In a match that Newcastle United aimed to be filled with emotions, physicality, and transitions, the Magpies triumphed as they succeeded in their objectives, securing their first silverware since the FA...

With so many different formations available, there will always be an argument surrounding which one is the best. The truth is, there isn’t one best football formation that will guarantee success.  Many other variables come into play, such as the player's skill level, morale, and the opponents they’re facing. Having...

Benfica have always been known as a selling club, producing great young talents that are then sold for hefty fees, but can this be the year they also make a significant push in the Champions League? Currently, they are second in Liga Portugal with 53 points, three points behind Sporting CP. However, they...

RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg met on Wednesday night at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. Both sides went into the game motivated to reach a cup semifinal and needed a pick-me-up, as both were not in the best form in the Bundesliga. Leipzig had won only two of their last nine league...

Cesc Fàbregas was tasked with overseeing the project of Como 1907 on their promotion to Serie A. The club made several transfers to strengthen its squad after being promoted from Serie B last season, aiding its fight to remain in the league. At the start of the season, it looked rough...

In modern-day football, teams expect to come up against compact defensive blocks designed to crowd the central areas of the pitch. When the opposition prioritises preventing teams from building the play through the middle, attacking from the wide areas is often the most efficient way to goal. Based on teams playing...

After analysing Rayo Vallecano's philosophy (part one), today we dive deep into Jorge Vallejo's tactics that Rayo Vallecano B uses in Tercera RFEF. Considering Rayo Vallecano B is the most positional team in the tournament, we will focus on in-possession awareness and the squad's remarkable players. We recently had the privilege of interviewing Jorge Vallejo about...

This week marked the start of the UEFA Champions League’s highly anticipated Round of 32, with an emotional match at Celtic Park providing excellent entertainment. European nights at Celtic are always full of passion, with the electric atmosphere providing Brendan Rodgers’ side with the belief that they could potentially snatch...

Warren Bondo recently joined AC Milan from Monza, signing a contract until June 30, 2029. The French midfielder replaces Ismaël Bennacer, who left the Rossoneri in the last hours of the winter’s transfer window, moving to Olympique Marseille. Bondo started his career in 2020 with Nancy. He then received an...

While the UEFA Europa League is only the second biggest international stage in European football, we had an absolute big-name match-up going on on Thursday in Ajax against Galatasaray. Two of the biggest clubs in Europe facing off should always be an interesting matchup, but the situation before the game...

Manchester City versus Everton should be a game that is decided before the game even starts. Over the last few years, the home team has been the most dominant force in English — and maybe even European — football, winning multiple Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League trophy....

Who Is Maarten Martens? When Maarten Martens was promoted from assistant coach to head coach at AFAS Stadion last January, he was taking what has become one of the biggest jobs in Dutch club football over the years. From household names in the country like Louis van Gaal, Dick Advocaat,...

The curtain fell on Copa América 2024, as Argentina won the title for the second time consecutively and the 16th in history, establishing a record as the nation with the most titles. This achievement surpasses Uruguay, who held 15 titles, making Argentina the largest country to achieve such a distinction....

At the beginning of the 2022/23 season, Serie A welcomed a new team—a first-ever participation for AC Monza in the first division. They earned an 11th-place finish that season under Raffaele Palladino, which was quite impressive in their first campaign. At the time of writing, they sit 12th under the...

QPR suffered a massive fall from grace in last season's EFL Championship. Having started the season as promotion contenders, they eventually slumped to a disappointing 20th-place finish. Unfortunately for Queens Park Rangers fans, their side has started this campaign similarly to how they ended last season and has been confined...

Soccer has always been a dynamic sport, and it has become even more fluid as managers push the envelope of tactical possibilities. The last few years have seen the emergence of new phenomena like inverted fullbacks and false nines, as coaches seek new ways to gain an advantage over the...

Pep Guardiola Coaching Philosophy High performance does not come from boasting or comparing oneself to others; it's about being your best self and constantly striving to improve. Pep Guardiola is a prime example of this mindset as he consistently develops his style and incorporates new ideas into his philosophy, regardless...

On 27th February 2023, certain members of the football world were given a shot of excitement that left them salivating. Those people were the devotees of ‘Zemanlandia’. It was announced that Czech-Italian coach Zdeněk Zeman, affectionately known as ‘Il Boemo,’ would return to the dugout at Delfino Pescara, one of...