Category: Xabi Alonso

Al-Hilal Saudi F.C.

Real Madrid Vs Al-Hilal [1-1] Club World Cup 2025: Xabi Alonso’s First Hurdle – Tactical Analysis

The Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid did not get off to the best of starts, but there were some promising signs…

June 24, 2025

Analysis

Xabi Alonso Tactics At Bayer Leverkusen 2022/2023

Bayer Leverkusen made a surprising move by naming Xabi Alonso as their new manager. Alonso had accomplished much more than the typical…

May 23, 2025

Alejandro Grimaldo

A Comparative Analysis Of Wing-Backs In Europe’s Winning Teams Under Xabi Alonso, Simone Inzaghi, Rúben Amorim Tactics

Throughout the history of football tactics, certain coaches are synonymous with back-three systems. Helenio Herrera famously deployed a 5-3-2 system during the…

May 23, 2025

3-4-3 Formation

Jeremie Frimpong Scout Report At Bayer Leverkusen 2024/2025: Xabi Alonso’s Tactics & Transfer Options – Player Analysis

In the 2023/2024 season, Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga title. They took the world by storm by not losing a single game…

May 14, 2025

Analysis

Xabi Alonso Tactics In-Possession At Real Sociedad B – Tactical Analysis

It’s perhaps no surprise that Xabi Alonso has moved into management. Alonso seemed to get better with age and was highly valued by Pep…

May 13, 2025

Álex Grimaldo

Bayer Leverkusen Tactics Explained – Case Study On Xabi Alonso Tactics Of Fluid Attacking

With each passing week, Bayer Leverkusen can taste the treble. Having dispatched Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga to achieve a five-point lead,…

May 13, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Bayern Munich Vs Bayer Leverkusen Champions League 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Despite currently enjoying an eight-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga, putting them on the path to a record-extending 34th German…

March 11, 2025

Álex Grimaldo

Bayer Leverkusen’s Fernando Carro And Simon Rolfes Strategic Approach To Team-Building – Data Analysis

Bayer Leverkusen’s triumph in securing their maiden Bundesliga title ahead of FC Bayern marks a historic moment in the club’s nearly two-century-long…

March 4, 2025

Analysis

Champions League Tactical Analysis 2024/25: Best Formations & Plays From Matchday 4

Matchday four of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is complete. Our tactical analysis shares the best formations, plays and tactics from Champions League…

November 14, 2024

Analysis

UCL 2024/25: Liverpool Vs Bayer Leverkusen – Arne Slot Tactics Defeat Xabi Alonso

The new UEFA Champions League format continues to provide exciting narratives and fierce tactical matchups, as Liverpool played host to Bundesliga champions…

November 7, 2024

Analysis

Xabi Alonso’s Fragile Leverkusen Vs Dino Toppmöller’s Frankfurt Counters: Bundesliga Tactical Preview

As Bayer Leverkusen prepare to host Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, October 19, 2025, all eyes will be on this exciting clash between two of the Bundesliga’s…

October 18, 2024

Analysis

Bayer Leverkusen Set-Piece Analysis 2024/25: Sebastián Parilla & Xabi Alonso Tactics Explained

Bayer Leverkusen Defensive Struggles  Competition in the Bundesliga looks to be fierce this year. After five rounds, the defending champions Bayer Leverkusen…

October 2, 2024

Analysis

Tactical Analysis: Atalanta Vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen In Europa Final 2024

The UEFA Europa League final between Atalanta BC and Bayer Leverkusen promised to be a tactical masterclass, showcasing the strategic brilliance of…

September 15, 2024

Aleix García

Bayer Leverkusen Recruitment Analysis – Quest For Consecutive Bundesliga Titles In 2024/25

As Bayer 04 Leverkusen prepares for the 2024/25 Bundesliga season and their international campaign in the UEFA Champions League, the focus is…

August 25, 2024

Bayer Leverkusen

VIDEO: Xabi Alonso Tactics At Bayer Leverkusen – Bundesliga 2022/23

Bayer Leverkusen made a surprising move by naming Xabi Alonso as their new manager. Alonso had accomplished much more than the typical…

August 22, 2024

Analysis

ELO Ratings Guide: Bundesliga 2024/25 Team Power Rankings – Data Analysis

As the 2024/25 Bundesliga season approaches, excitement and anticipation are building like never before. This upcoming campaign promises to be one of…

August 22, 2024

Analysis

Bundesliga 2023/24: Previewing a potential classic between Sebastian Hoeneß Stuttgart and Xabi Alonso Bayer Leverkusen – tactical analysis

As the Bundesliga unfolds its gripping narrative, the upcoming clash between VfB Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen stands as a pivotal moment in…

August 5, 2024

Analysis

How Xabi Alonso is reviving the ‘libero’ role at Bayer Leverkusen – scout report

Centre-back is a position that has undergone immense tactical development throughout the history of the game.  Reportedly first used by Brazil in…

May 3, 2023

Bayer Leverkusen

TFA Scouted: Bayer Leverkusen and Ecuador’s Piero Hincapié – podcast

On this episode of the TFA Scouted Podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques take a look at Bayer Leverkusen and…

February 14, 2023