Category: 5-3-2 Formation

5-3-2 Formation

The Rise Of The Back Five In League Two 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

In League Two this season, the top seven features six sides that predominantly play a five-at-the-back formation. Doncaster Rovers are the only…

April 17, 2026

4-3-3 Formation

Bayer Leverkusen Vs Arsenal [1–1] – Champions League 2025/2026: Is The Gunners’ Attack Too Blunt? – Tactical Analysis

At the start of the year, it felt like a matter of time before Arsenal lifted the Premier League title. It feels…

March 13, 2026

4-3-3 Formation

PSG Vs Inter Milan [5-0] UEFA Champions League Final 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Paris Saint-Germain have ended their wait for continental success—and in some style, too. Les Parisiens demolished Inter Milan 5-0 in the 2024/2025…

March 6, 2026

4-2-3-1 Formation

Atlético Madrid Vs Club Brugge [4–1] – Champions League 2025/2026: Exploiting The Right Flank – Tactical Analysis

Atlético Madrid faced Club Brugge in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoffs, and the Spanish side advanced…

February 26, 2026

3-4-3 Formation

Marco Silva Tactics At Fulham 2025/2026: Built For Stability, Ready For A Bigger Stage? – Tactical Analysis

Marco Silva began his senior coaching career at Estoril (2011/2014), managing 116 matches with 1.66 PPM, building his reputation in Portugal. He…

February 7, 2026

2-3-5 Formation

Arsenal Vs Brighton [2–1] – Premier League 2025/2026: A High Pressing Battle For Three Crucial Points – Tactical Analysis

Arsenal secured the top spot in the Premier League after defeating Brighton & Hove Albion in Gameweek 18 of the 2025/2026 season.…

December 29, 2025

4-3-3 Formation

Arsenal Vs Crystal Palace [1–1 (8-7)] – EFL Cup Quarter-Final 2025/2026 – Tactical Analysis

Arsenal faced Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup quarter-final, and the Gunners qualified for the semi-finals by winning the penalty shoot-out after…

December 25, 2025

3-4-1-2 Formation

Napoli Vs Juventus [2–1] – Serie A 2025/2026: Why Antonio Conte Tactics Are Taking Control Of The Title Race – Tactical Analysis

Napoli hosted Juventus for the 14th fixture of Serie A at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona; the game ended with an entertaining Napoli…

December 18, 2025

4-1-4-1 Formation

Barcelona Vs Atlético Madrid [3–1] – La Liga 2025/2026: How Hansi Flick Tactics Unlocked Diego Simeone Defence – Tactical Analysis

Barcelona secured the top spot in La Liga after defeating Atlético Madrid in Gameweek 19 of the 2025/2026 season. The Blaugrana hosted…

December 9, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Medon Berisha Scout Report At US Lecce 2025/2026: Development Under Eusebio Di Francesco Tactics – Player Analysis

Medon Berisha is a Lecce player who has been putting on some very promising performances this season while showing several signs that…

December 8, 2025

3-4-1-2 Formation

Rodrigo Mendoza Scout Report At Elche CF 2025/2026: A 20-Year-Old Arsenal, Chelsea & Spurs Want – Player Analysis

At just 20 years old, Rodrigo Mendoza has quickly emerged as one of the most promising midfield talents in Spanish football.  Born…

December 7, 2025

4-3-3 Formation

Italy Vs Norway [1–4] – 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Why The Azzurri Collapsed Against Erling Haaland – Tactical Analysis

Italy were defeated at home by Norway 1-4 in their FIFA World Cup Qualifier, which saw them lose out on their chance…

November 18, 2025

5-3-2 Formation

Ireland Vs Portugal [2–0] — 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: How Ireland Silenced Cristiano Ronaldo & Co – Tactical Analysis

The Republic of Ireland kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification hopes alive following an unprecedented performance and result against a very…

November 15, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Union Berlin Vs Bayern Munich [2–2] – Bundesliga 2025/2026: Steffen Baumgart Man-Marking Masterclass Stalls Vincent Kompany – Tactical Analysis

Bayern Munich are obviously heavily favoured to win the Bundesliga again this season after winning nine out of 10 games to start…

November 10, 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

1-4-3-2-1 Formation

Flamengo Vs Racing Club [1–0] – Copa Libertadores 2025: Full-Backs Shine As Filipe Luís Tactics Edge Tight Semi-Final First Leg – Tactical Analysis

A Copa night, in every sense of the word, opened the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores. The Maracanã witnessed the first leg…

October 25, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Sweden Vs Switzerland [0–2] 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Murat Yakin Attacking Tactics Deliver – Tactical Analysis

Switzerland faced Sweden in the third match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm. With a deserved 0-2 win,…

October 15, 2025

5-3-2 Formation

Olympique De Marseille Vs PSG [1-0] Ligue 1 2025/2026: Roberto De Zerbi Tactics Stifle Luis Enrique In Le Classique – Tactical Analysis

Although PSG had players and some fans missing, including their star forward Ousmane Dembélé who was crowned the Ballon d’Or winner on the same night, Le…

September 25, 2025

4-4-2 Formation

Keith Andrews Tactics At Brentford 2025/2026: From Thomas Frank Legacy To A New Defensive Identity – Tactical Analysis

Keith Andrews tactics are shaping Brentford‘s identity after his promotion to head coach. He’s been promoted internally to replace Thomas Frank, who was…

September 22, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Brentford Vs Chelsea [2-2] Premier League 2025/2026: Enzo Maresca Midfield Patterns & Defensive Weaknesses – Tactical Analysis

Brentford hosted Chelsea in matchweek 4 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season, which ended in a 2-2 draw. However, this matchup was far from monotonous,…

September 16, 2025