Analysis

Conor Gallagher came through the Chelsea academy system with very high expectations. People thought he could be the future of the England midfield once he picked up momentum in 2022 after going on loan in 2019 to Charlton, Swansea, West Brom and Crystal Palace. After two seasons in the Chelsea...

Juventus met Benfica at the Allianz Stadium in Turin for a decisive UEFA Champions League fixture for I Bianconeri, since their qualification to the knockout rounds was directly linked to their success in this match. Juventus succeeded in winning convincingly despite some errors and weaknesses that can be fixed over...

Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League group stage fixture between Qarabağ FK and Eintracht Frankfurt evolved into a riveting matchup far beyond the final scoreline of 3–2. In Baku, under the guidance of Qarabağ’s long-serving coach Gurban Gurbanov and Eintracht Frankfurt’s new interim boss Dennis Schmitt, both sides committed to distinct tactics shaped...

FC St. Pauli are far from Bundesliga regulars. The 2025/2026 campaign saw Kiezkicker start a second consecutive season in Germany’s top-flight for the first time since 1996/1997. Therefore, it won’t come as a surprise that they find themselves well and truly in a relegation fight this term, with the Hamburg-based...

Como’s 2025/2026 Serie A season under Cesc Fàbregas has quietly evolved into one of the most compelling tactical projects in Italy. After promotion and a transitional first year, this campaign represents a clear step forward in identity, structure, and performance. Fàbregas has imposed a game model built on controlled possession,...

This tactical analysis of Brighton vs Bournemouth in the Premier League 2025/2026 examines a clash of contrasting game models at the Amex Stadium. Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton dominated possession and territory for large periods, while Andoni Iraola's side combined aggressive first-half pressing with a deep second-half low block in an attempt...

In modern football, a midfielder's value is not measured solely by the number of goals or assists, but also by their ability to control the tempo of the game and maintain the balance of the team throughout their various phases.  Santi Comesaña, the Villarreal midfielder, exemplifies this type of player...

The role of full-backs playing in a back four can be one of, if not the most, tactically fluid positions on the pitch.  Even within the same formation, across any league on any given matchday, you will see full-backs being asked to take up various positions on the field and...

An eventful AFCON final ended with a 1-0 win for Senegal over Morocco, thanks to a goal scored in extra time, following a very entertaining game that could have gone either way. The Atlas Lions had an excellent tournament and were convincing in most of their encounters, but failed to...

Barcelona arrived at Anoeta with the intention of confirming their strong start to the year and maintaining a four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga, after the capital side had won their respective match. The context, however, was far from simple: awaiting them was a Real...

Saturday's Manchester Derby delivered far more than just another fixture in the Premier League calendar; it was a compelling emotional matchup in motion between Manchester United and Manchester City. The two teams, respectively under the watchful eyes of newly appointed interim manager Michael Carrick and Pep Guardiola, approached this contest...

RB Leipzig hosted Bayern Munich in Gameweek 18 of the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, losing 5-1. Although they took the lead during the first half and dominated in terms of big chances (five) and shots (nine), the Bavarians put forth a display of their quality and ruthlessness, scoring five goals in the...

PSG continue their journey towards the top spot. They are battling RC Lens for the lead, with one point separating the two after PSG’s 3-0 win over Lille. The game witnessed a powerful performance from PSG’s attacking line, as the team forced Lille into decisive mistakes and capitalised on them, thanks to...

Back in September, it was announced that the 2025/2026 campaign would be RC Strasbourg’s last with Emmanuel Emegha leading the line, with the Dutch forward set to join fellow BlueCo side Chelsea the following summer, where he’ll now link up with ex-Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior, who made the same move....

It’s been a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations, and we have a heavyweight clash in the AFCON 2025 Final between two of the best teams in Africa: Senegal and Morocco. Senegal made it to the final after a late Sadio Mané goal got them past Egypt a goal to nil. They’ve...

Chelsea hosted Arsenal at Stamford Bridge for the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-finals and lost 2-3 to the Gunners. Arsenal looked more in control of the game, especially during the first part, before Chelsea were capable of bouncing back progressively but failed to equalise. Arsenal have achieved impressive...

The usual order in the Bundesliga seems to have been restored after the first half of the 2025/2026 season. Borussia Dortmund are back in second place behind FC Bayern, finding form again under Niko Kovač and climbing up the table. The game that concluded the first half of the Bundesliga...

When both Joško Gvardiol and Rúben Dias were forced off due to injuries in Manchester City’s Premier League clash against Chelsea at the beginning of January, it put the club in a tricky situation. With Dias out multiple weeks, Gvardiol potentially for the rest of the season, and with John...

Rubén García remains one of Osasuna's most creative playmakers, boasting significant experience and a consistent role within his team's tactical system in La Liga. The 32-year-old left-winger is a playmaker who doesn't rely so much on speed or physical strength. Instead, his game prioritises intelligence, quality ball control, and good...

Eddie Howe has overseen one of the most impressive transformations in modern Premier League history since arriving at Newcastle United. He inherited a side fighting relegation and reshaped it into one defined by intensity, physical dominance, and emotional energy. The Toon became one of the most challenging teams to face...