Category: Analysis

A-League

Alou Kuol: The ‘very explosive’ Stuttgart-bound aerial assassin who idolises Lewandowski – scout report

Scoring seven goals in 893 minutes, Central Coast Mariners centre-forward Alou Kuol has the third-best goals per 90 ratio (0.71) of any…

May 27, 2021

Analysis

Record-breakers: How Shamrock Rovers’ possession system has put them on course to retain the LOI title – tactical analysis

Shamrock Rovers are one of the most historic clubs in the League of Ireland and have also won more top-flight titles than…

May 26, 2021

Analysis

Wide rotations and half-space mastery: how Villarreal or Manchester United can win the Europa League Final 2021 – tactical analysis

It has been a long and gruelling season, and now the end is in sight, with the major European leagues having concluded…

May 25, 2021

Analysis

Joe at Juve: How can Montemurro drive Juventus Women to European success – tactical analysis

Joe Montemurro has been the head coach of Arsenal Women since November 2017 and after resigning from his team at the end…

May 22, 2021

Analysis

Decision Day La Liga 2020/21: Do Atletico Madrid or Real Madrid have the edge? – tactical preview

It’s decision day in La Liga with two clubs vying for the title…Atlético Madrid and their crosstown rivals Real Madrid. Atlético sit…

May 22, 2021

Analysis

Coppa Italia Final 2020/21: Mentality switch or flexibility – what led Juventus to triumph against Atalanta? – tactical analysis

Juventus have had their most inconsistent season in recent years and it seems like Andrea Pirlo still couldn’t find the best strategy…

May 22, 2021

Analysis

Coupe de France Final 2021: Monaco defend well but unable to shut PSG down – tactical analysis

The Coupe de France final was played on Wednesday night which the third and second place of Ligue 1 played each other.…

May 21, 2021

Analysis

EFL Championship 2020/21: Playoff semi-final 2nd legs – tactical analysis

Everybody knows how much is at stake when you are in the playoffs to earn your place in the Premier League. This…

May 21, 2021

Analysis

Milan Makaric: Why Serbian elite finisher will prove a bargain for Europe’s best – scout report

Even though the Serbian SuperLeague is still being dominated by the likes of Crvena Zvezda and Vojvodina, 2020/21 was also a season…

May 19, 2021

Analysis

Juventus vs Inter Milan: did Pirlo’s side deserve to win their clash in Serie A? – tactical analysis

Although Inter Milan have been crowned Serie A champions already, the Derby d’Italia was still a meaningful clash as Juventus were in…

May 18, 2021

Analysis

Monaco vs PSG preview: Can Kovac’s curse conquer ‘under pressure’ Paris again in Coupe de France final? – tactical analysis

Both PSG and Monaco, although the latter to a lesser extent, are still in with a chance of pipping top-of-the-table Lille to…

May 18, 2021

Analysis

Possession, patience and pressing: How Juventus must set up tactically to overcome Inter in the Derby d’Italia – tactical analysis

Juventus host Internazionale this weekend in Serie A in yet another rendition of the Derby d’Italia, the fourth time both teams have…

May 14, 2021

Analysis

Rotated Red Devils’ deficiencies give Leicester Champions League hope – tactical analysis

As the Premier League season hurtles towards its conclusion, it may seem as though the last few rounds of matches are devoid…

May 13, 2021

Analysis

Could Harvey Elliott improve Liverpool FC in the Premier League 2021/22? – video

Our latest video by RDF Tactics, based on this piece for our magazine by Harshal Patel, takes a look at Harvey Elliott’s…

May 13, 2021

Analysis

Tuchel vs Guardiola: Who will hold their nerve in a game of FA Cup Russian roulette? – tactical preview

Chelsea and Manchester City, who have both just reached the semi-final stage of the UEFA Champions League are about to meet in…

May 12, 2021

Analysis

“Exceptional”: why Man City would be Shaw to benefit from signing Reggae Girlz striker – scout report

With the 2020/2021 WSL season over, all clubs will be looking to rebuild, finding the players to take them to the next…

May 12, 2021

Analysis

Title up for grabs: How Simeone’s compact shape exploited Barcelona’s glaring weakness – tactical analysis

In a potential La Liga title decider, Barcelona weren’t able to topple Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou to jump over their…

May 10, 2021

Analysis

Slow and predictive: Why Arteta’s approach failed to turn the tides against Villarreal – tactical analysis

With a 0-0 draw on the night at the Emirates, Villarreal have secured themselves their first-ever UEFA Europa League final in the…

May 8, 2021

Analysis

Unplayable Racing: Crespo’s Sao Paulo limited to a draw in Copa Libertadores by the Argentinians’ intense pressing – tactical analysis

On Thursday night, Copa Libertadores saw a clash between the Argentinian Racing Club de Avellaneda and the Brazilian Sao Paulo sides, both…

May 8, 2021

Analysis

In the title pursuit: How Simeone could outwit Koeman’s Barca for his first Camp Nou win in a decade – tactical analysis

Although Atletico Madrid have been holding the lead through the most part of the 2020/21 season, the battle for the La Liga…

May 7, 2021