Scoring goals is the most difficult part of the game, so the ability to consistently create high-quality opportunities is extraordinarily valuable. That's the topic of today's tactical theory analysis. We're going to examine how possession-dominant teams create high-xG shots. The first topic of this tactical analysis focuses on creating chances...
The UEFA Europa League final between Atalanta BC and Bayer Leverkusen promised to be a tactical masterclass, showcasing the strategic brilliance of two of Europe’s most intriguing teams. This tactical analysis will delve into the key elements that have determined the outcome of this highly anticipated clash. Atalanta, under the...
In recent years, Atalanta BC has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in Serie A, steadily climbing the ranks to establish themselves among the top sides in Italian football. Their impressive journey this season has seen them reach the final of the Coppa Italia, albeit falling short against...
Atalanta had a busy summer underlined by a few significant transfers in and out of the club. The manager Gian Piero Gasperini has the difficult task of completely rearranging the team and adjusting to the personnel change for the upcoming 2023/24 season. The 20-year-old Rasmus Højlund, who scored nine goals...
Erling Haaland is an exceptional football player who combines pace, power, and physicality. Despite his height of 194 cm, he possesses explosive quickness and delicate skill. Haaland has scored an impressive number of goals for different teams, including Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester City. He even scored nine...
Good defenders do tackle, but great ones are already in the position to make an interception. Paolo Maldini said these things after he had the world at his feet and won every prize he was ever eligible for. One of the sport's all-time best defensive players has walked through his...
Lecce, led by Marco Baroni, defeated Atalanta thanks to the team's ability to effectively defend against attacks. To Gian Piero Gasperini's astonishment, Lecce was able to silence the home crowd. Atalanta have been competing for a berth in the UEFA Champions League by presently appearing in the Europa League. Despite...
When Atalanta started its winning streak of eight matches at the beginning of October, everyone thought they will be title contenders this season. So how did Atalanta perform afterwards? Win over Fiorentina (3 points), draw against Udinese (1 point), win over Sassuolo (3 points), defeated by Lazio (0 points), win...
There are a few European teams that have been utterly dominant in the 2022/23 season and while some of them are regularly under the spotlight, others, like Napoli, have surprised with their maturity and efficiency. Luciano Spalletti’s side have impressed both in Serie A and the UEFA Champions League and...
After three consecutive third-place finishes, Atalanta finished last season in eighth place. It was the first time La Dea failed to qualify for a European competition since the 2015/16 season. In a period that brought plenty of adulation for their quick passing, intense pressing, and high-risk possession-based approach, many people...
Sunday saw Atalanta vs AC Milan in Serie A. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps * pass flow * heatmaps * defensive actions * average positions and much more! We also try to answer some...
None of the big Serie A teams disappointed in the first round of the 2022/23 campaign, including the defending champions AC Milan who won 4-2 against Udinese, despite having a difficult start. Stefano Pioli’s side looked convincing in possession, but a couple of defensive mistakes in the first half put...
In this podcast, Adam Scully sits down with Tom Underhill, the author of The Working Hands of a Goddess: The Tactics, Culture and Community Behind Gian Piero Gasperini's Atalanta BC to discuss his new book, the writing process, La Dea’s tactics under the astute, dogmatic Italian, and everything else Atalanta. ...
There was something incredibly juxtaposing from RB Leipzig’s 1-1 draw with Atalanta on Thursday evening. A side doused in a rich tapestry of history travelling to the ribcage of Germany to take on a newfound beast, backed by copious amounts of cash, allowing them to barrage their way to the...
Atalanta host Napoli in the 31st round of Serie A in an important game for both teams. La Dea are still hoping to reach a Champions League spot, while Napoli, despite being three points behind Milan, still have a chance to win the Scudetto for the first time since 1990....
Apart from the Napoli-Inter game, there was another big game in this Serie A fixture as Atalanta hosted Juventus on Sunday. Before the game, both teams were separated by a two-point margin, but Gian Piero Gasperini’s side had one more game less than the opponents. This could be a potential...
Тhe changes in Atalanta’s squad continue, and they will need to adjust once more after losing another one of their best performers, Robin Gosens, to their Nerazzurri rivals Inter. Despite being injured for the most part of the 2021/22 season, the left wing-back moved to Inter on loan, with them...
A clash between the Serie A top four was played on Sunday as Atalanta took on Inter at the Gewiss Stadium. It was a tense, careful, technical, energetic battle as both sides prepared excellent tactics to try cancelling each other out. Despite the teams not scoring, the process was not...
The 18th game week of the 2021/22 Serie A season saw top-4 challengers Atalanta host Roma in a crucial clash for both teams ahead of the Christmas break. Both the teams come on the back of a 2-1 victory in their previous game. Atalanta, despite not being at their best...
Tuesday night saw Young Boys play Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average positions and much more!...
