Category: Formations

4-4-2 Formation

Arsenal Vs Real Madrid [2-1] – Mikel Arteta Tactics Out-Of-Possession – Champions League Quarter-Final Second Leg 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Real Madrid faced a considerable challenge in overturning the three-goal deficit against one of Europe’s most disciplined defensive sides. To stage a…

April 18, 2025

4-4-2 Formation

EURO 2020 Analysis: Spain Vs Sweden

Spain put on perhaps the most technically accomplished performance of EURO 2020 so far. Still, they were unable to make their dominance…

April 14, 2025

3-4-3 Formation

31 Projected Points: The Change Graham Potter Tactics Must Enforce To Keep Brighton In The Premier League

Brighton’s misfortune this season is well-documented. ‘Pretty on the eye’, you will hear from the pundits, but it all means nothing if…

April 14, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Gerardo Seoane Tactics At Borussia Mönchengladbach 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

There’s no single statistic that can explain why Borussia Mönchengladbach currently sit seventh in the Bundesliga. Yes, after finishing 14th last season,…

April 14, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund [4-0] – Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

The moment that FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund were destined to meet in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, it was clear that…

April 12, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Isco Alarcón Scout Report At Real Betis 2023/2024: How Manuel Pellegrini Has Reinvigorated His ‘Golden Boy’

At the beginning of 2023, a bleak picture was painted for former Real Madrid star Isco Alarcón, with his footballing future in…

April 11, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Manuel Pellegrini Tactics At Real Betis 2021/2022 – The Art Of Organized Chaos

We’re living in a golden age for Real Betis. The Seville side finished the 2021/22 season in 5th place, their best campaign…

April 11, 2025

3-2-4-1 Formation

PSG Vs Aston Villa [3-1] – Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

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…

April 11, 2025

4-3-3 Formation

Fernando Gago Tactics At Racing Club 2022 – Tactical Analysis

Throughout history, European coaches have helped revolutionise the beautiful game as we know it. From Rinus Michels to Johan Cruyff, from Pep…

March 29, 2025

3-4-2-1 Formation

How Carlos Corberán Tactics Have Quickly Transformed Valencia 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

If we are talking about the most important and historical clubs in Spain, we are obviously talking about Real Madrid, Barcelona and…

March 29, 2025

3-4-2-1 Formation

Claudio Ranieri’s Challenge In Fixing AS Roma’s Fatal UEFA Europa League Flaws – Tactical Analysis

Last week, AS Roma’s 2024/25 European journey came to an end. Despite having met Athletic Club in the first match of the…

March 17, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

How 40-Year-Old Robert Klauß Tactics Guided Rapid Wien To Europa Conference League Quarter Final – Tactical Analysis

After a stoppage-time equaliser in last week’s first leg in Banja Luka, Thursday’s return fixture at the Allianz Stadion in Vienna, Austria,…

March 16, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

UCL 2024/2025: Niko Kovač’s Borussia Dortmund Counterpress Tactics Vs Lille – Tactical Analysis

Borussia Dortmund ended up coming through their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash with Lille to earn a place in the…

March 14, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Bayern Munich Vs Bayer Leverkusen Champions League 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Despite currently enjoying an eight-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga, putting them on the path to a record-extending 34th German…

March 11, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Luuk Brouwers Scout Report At Go Ahead Eagles 2021/2022: The 23-Year Old Midfielder At The Heart Of Eagles Survival Push

When you think of the Dutch midfielders currently mainstays in the national team, names like Gini Wijnaldum at PSG, Frenkie de Jong…

March 11, 2025

3-5-2 Formation

Serie A Title Race: Antonio Conte’s Napoli Vs Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan – Tactical Analysis

Napoli hosted Inter Milan in what was a major battle in the title race. Inter succeeded in avoiding defeat at a very…

March 3, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

The 4-2-3-1 Formation In Football – Tactical Analysis Explained

Who Uses 4-2-3-1 Formation? In this tactical analysis, I will analyse the tactical theory and patterns of the 4-2-3-1 formation. Various managers have used this…

March 1, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Graham Potter West Ham United Tactics To Defeat Van Nistelrooy’s Leicester City – Tactical Analysis

We were treated to another exciting period of midweek Premier League action, with the London Stadium playing host to the final match…

March 1, 2025

3-4-2-1 Formation

Why Manchester United Want Lille’s Jonathan David & 3 More Strikers Who Fit Man United’s Needs – Scout Report

It is safe to say that Manchester United have been a slow burner under Ruben Amorim so far. The team shows some…

February 27, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Nuno Tavares Scout Report At S.S. Lazio 2024/2025: Serie A’s Assist King – Player Analysis

With eight assists so far in the 2024/25 season of Serie A, Nuno Tavares is ranked at the top of the Serie…

February 27, 2025