Domagoj Kostanjšak

Analysis

Yéremy Pino Scout Report At Villarreal 2020/2021 – Can ‘Versatile’ Talent Lead Unai Emery’s Tactical Revolution?

Even though Unai Emery‘s Villarreal failed to secure European football directly through La Liga on the final day against Real Madrid, their…

August 27, 2025

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

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

Arteta’s adaptation: How Arsenal reacted to avoid disaster against Villarreal – tactical analysis

In an extremely eventful UEFA Europa League clash between Villarreal and Arsenal, the La Liga representatives tallied a 2-1 victory over their…

July 16, 2021

Álex Collado: Is La Masia’s next big thing bound for promotion? – scout report

Even though the public would make you think otherwise, Barcelona‘s famed La Masia academy has still been producing top-tier talents on a…

April 23, 2021

Analysis

Crippling compactness: How Barcelona exposed Athletic’s low block in dominating Copa triumph – tactical analysis

Last Saturday night, Barcelona comprehensively destroyed Athletic Club to clinch their 31st Copa del Rey title in the club’s history. Even though…

April 19, 2021

Analysis

Koeman’s collapse: How Zidane’s direct approach nullified Barcelona’s new system

Real Madrid outplayed and beat Barcelona in what could still be a season-defining El Clásico in La Liga. Zinedine Zidane continued his…

April 12, 2021

Analysis

La Liga on the line: Preview of the season-defining El Clasico

This Saturday, La Liga will be host to a potentially season-defining battle between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Of course, Atletico Madrid are…

April 9, 2021

Analysis

Ander Barrenetxea Scout Report At Real Sociedad – Player Analysis

Even though the hype around Real Sociedad has perhaps died down a bit over in La Liga, they are still a force…

March 29, 2025

Analysis

Adios, Levante. Hola, Madrid: Why 24y/o “assist-producing machine” will get a major move

2020/21 has been a fascinating season for La Liga so far. Not only do we have a proper race on our hands…

March 23, 2021

Analysis

“Outstanding talent”: Why 20 y/o sensation compared to David Silva could be Valencia’s saviour

To find a club as huge as Valencia hovering around the 12th place in the table in La Liga is certainly strange.…

March 16, 2021

Analysis

Space Occupation & Creation In Football – Tactical Theory

“It’s like everything in football – and life. You need to look, think, move, find space, and help others. It’s very simple…

May 26, 2025

Analysis

Real changes: How Zidane’s crucial switches salvaged a point against Atletico

El Derbi Madrileño is always a big thing in La Liga. Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid facing off for supremacy in the…

March 9, 2021

Analysis

Cunning Koeman: How new-look Barcelona pressed Sevilla into submission

In a fierce battle between two bitter rivals in La Liga, Sevilla welcomed Barcelona to Andalusia as the two giants squared off…

March 1, 2021

Analysis

Cholo’s troubles: How Cardenas & costly mistakes put Atletico’s title in jeopardy

Perhaps the biggest surprise to happen in La Liga last matchday was Atletico Madrid losing to Levante at the Wanda Metropolitano. Even…

February 22, 2021

Champions League

Broken Barcelona: How PSG killed Messi and co with overloads and transitions

Year after year, Barcelona keep chasing the ghosts of their past. No matter how hard the La Liga giants try, in their…

February 24, 2021

FC Barcelona: Are they a more structured team without Lionel Messi?

With his current deal set to expire in the summer, Barcelona and LaLiga are facing the prospect of losing Lionel Messi once…

February 16, 2021

Analysis

La Liga Bargain Bin: Why Huesca star should be on the radar for Europe’s best

Even though reaching the heights of La Liga is surely a huge accomplishment for Huesca, surviving the Spanish top-flight could prove impossible.…

February 10, 2021

Data Analysis

Forget Griezmann & Braithwaite: 4 exciting talents that can fill Suarez’s void at Barcelona

To say that Barcelona have made some questionable decisions in the transfer market would be a huge understatement if anything. Still, selling…

February 2, 2021