Category: Formations

4-3-3 Formation

Liverpool Vs Real Madrid [0-1] – Champions League Final 2022: How Carlo Ancelotti’s Slight Midfield Tweak Gave Madrid The Edge Over Jürgen Klopp – Tactical Analysis

The highly anticipated UEFA Champions League 2021/2022 final saw two of the best teams in the world go up against each other.…

November 4, 2025

3-5-1-1 Formation

FC Köln Vs Hamburger SV [4–1] – Bundesliga 2025/2026: How Lukas Kwasniok Intensity Beat Merlin Polzin Tactics – Tactical Analysis

The Bundesliga varies between having two or three promoted teams each year, with their relegation play-off; this season, only two teams managed…

November 4, 2025

3-4-1-2 Formation

AC Milan Vs AS Roma [1–0] – Serie A 2025/2026: Max Allegri Transitions Beat Gian Piero Gasperini Possession – Tactical Analysis

AC Milan beat AS Roma by a narrow margin in round 10 of the 2025/2026 Serie A. The result saw I Rossoneri…

November 4, 2025

4-1-4-1 Formation

Liverpool Vs Aston Villa [2-0] – Premier League 2025/2026: How Arne Slot Modifying The High Press Resulted In 2 Goals For LFC – Tactical Analysis

Liverpool finally ended their 4 game Premier League losing streak, securing a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield in gameweek 10…

November 3, 2025

4-4-2 Formation

Régis Le Bris Tactics At Sunderland 2025/2026: How The Black Cats Are Defying Premier League Expectations – Tactical Analysis

Sunderland could not have dreamed of a better start to their Premier League season.  The Black Cats currently sit fourth in the…

November 2, 2025

3-5-2 Formation

Petar Sučić Scout Report At Inter Milan 2025/2026: The New Croatian Midfield Conductor At San Siro – Player Analysis

Since Petar Sučić joined Inter Milan in June 2025, he has made a significant impact within I Nerazzurri. His performances have been…

November 2, 2025

3-4-2-1 Formation

Eintracht Frankfurt Vs Borussia Dortmund [1–1 (2–4)] – DFB-Pokal 2025/2026: How Niko Kovač Tactics Survived An Intense Cup Fight – Tactical Analysis

The DFB-Pokal has its own set of rules, which is a very popular saying in Germany. While in the Bundesliga, only one…

November 1, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Arda Güler Scout Report At Real Madrid 2025/2026: Evolution Under Xabi Alonso Tactics – Player Analysis

Under new coach Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid have adopted a strategy focused on structured control and smart positioning for the 2025/2026 season.…

October 31, 2025

4-1-4-1 Formation

Arsenal Vs Manchester City [1-1] Premier League 2025/2026: Mikel Arteta Reactive Adjustments Vs Low-Possession Pep Guardiola – Tactical Analysis

Arsenal hosted Manchester City in matchweek 5 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season, which ended in a 1-1 draw. This game saw…

October 31, 2025

4-3-1-2 Formation

Real Madrid Vs Barcelona [2–1] – La Liga 2025/2026: Xabi Alonso High Press Exposes Hansi Flick Defensive Flaws In El Clásico – Tactical Analysis

Real Madrid hosted Barcelona at the prestigious Estadio Santiago Bernabéu and, after a powerful attacking performance, convincingly won the tenth La Liga fixture.…

October 30, 2025

1-4-3-2-1 Formation

Thomas Frank Tactics At Tottenham Hotspur 2025/2026: Why Spurs Structure Is Limiting Their Attack – Tactical Analysis

There was a mixed response to Ange Postecoglou‘s sacking at Tottenham Hotspur this summer. However, regardless of which side of the fence you…

October 30, 2025

3-4-1-2 Formation

Atalanta Vs AC Milan [1–1] – Serie A 2025/2026: Samuele Ricci Impact & Max Allegri Final Third Problems – Tactical Analysis

Atalanta recently hosted AC Milan in Serie A gameweek nine, resulting in a draw that suits neither team on paper. In fact,…

October 30, 2025

2. Bundesliga

Miron Muslić Tactics At FC Schalke 2025/2026: Restoring Identity Through Intensity – Tactical Analysis

There are few clubs in Germany comparable to FC Schalke 04. As one of the oldest and most traditional clubs in Germany,…

October 29, 2025

3-5-2 Formation

Alexis Saelemaekers Scout Report At AC Milan 2025/2026: Reinvented Under Max Allegri Tactics – Player Analysis

Alexis Saelemaekers is one of the more underrated players who has been performing very well and progressing a lot over the last…

October 29, 2025

4-3-3 Formation

Million Manhoef Scout Report At Stoke City 2025/2026: A Rising Dutch Star In The EFL Championship – Player Analysis

Million Manhoef (2002) is a Dutch winger whose blend of pace, tactical intelligence, and directness has made him one of the most…

October 29, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Galatasaray Vs Liverpool [1-0] – Champions League 2025/2026: Arne Slot Gamble Backfires In Istanbul – Tactical Analysis

Galatasaray won their second match of the UEFA Champions League’s league phase after playing a historic match against Liverpool and beating them 1-0,…

October 28, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Oswald Tanchot Tactics At FC Sochaux-Montbéliard 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

Despite finishing ninth in Ligue 2 last term, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard were relegated to the third tier, Championnat National, for the 2023/24 campaign after owners Nenking failed…

October 28, 2025

3-4-2-1 Formation

Raffaele Palladino Tactics At AC Monza 2023/2024: Brilliant Build-Up And Tactical Challenges – Head Coach Analysis

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.…

October 28, 2025

1. FSV Mainz 05

VfB Stuttgart Vs FSV Mainz [2–1] – Bundesliga 2025/2026: Sebastian Hoeneß Tactics Secure 5th Straight League Win – Tactical Analysis

Sunday Bundesliga games are reserved for teams that play in European competitions, so the league’s best teams typically play on Sundays. This…

October 28, 2025

4-4-2 Formation

Marcelino Tactics At Villarreal 2025/2026: How Discipline & Compactness Revived The Yellow Submarine – Tactical Analysis

After a period of inconsistency and managerial changes, Villarreal have re-emerged among La Liga’s elite under the familiar guidance of Marcelino García…

October 27, 2025