The winter window has a unique influence on football because it can change a season and sometimes even the trajectory of a career. Jesse Lingard’s move to West Ham United in 2021 was the clearest reminder of how quickly form can be recovered when a player is given responsibility. In...
When we talk about Álvaro Rodríguez, we're not talking about a young striker brought in to fill a temporary void, but rather a player who is employed at Elche as a clearly defined tactical solution. He is coming from Real Madrid, where strikers are valued for their ability to adapt...
Celta Vigo enter the 2025/2026 season in a completely different position from their traditional image as a relegation-threatened team. The team is no longer content with merely reacting to events; it strives to impose its own rhythm, even against higher-quality opponents. The continuation of the project under Claudio Giráldez has...
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...
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...
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...
In the 2025/2026 La Liga season, Iván Romero has emerged as a striker whose impact cannot be measured purely through goals and assists, despite contributing four goals and one assist across 13 league appearances. In Levante's attack, think of Romero less as a finisher and more as a central hub. ...
The Derbi Barceloní has been a very emotional game for many years, delivering many highlights and scandals, such as Espanyol fans running onto the pitch to stop Barcelona from celebrating their league title a couple of years back. While the emotional value was always there, the game was rather insignificant...
There are a bunch of teams in La Liga that struggle with scoring goals this season. Eight teams are currently sitting at below one goal per game, and especially in the relegation battle, pretty much all of the teams heavily struggle with creating opportunities for themselves. One of those teams...
The 2025/2026 La Liga season marks a pivotal phase in Spanish football, shaped not only by strict economic control regulations and Financial Fair Play policies, but also by their growing influence on the league’s on-pitch product. While these financial frameworks were introduced to safeguard long-term sustainability and curb excessive spending,...
Barcelona’s 2025/2026 campaign has been significantly disrupted by a serious setback in defence following Andreas Christensen’s knee injury. In late December 2025, the club confirmed that the Danish centre-back suffered a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during a training session, resulting in an...
Azzedine Ounahi’s arrival at Girona ahead of the 2025/2026 La Liga season was not just another midfield signing; it represented a response to a clear structural challenge. However, the subsequent action is not exploited effectively. He then continues his press toward the ball-side flank, helping Girona regain possession. Girona’s tactics...
Barcelona defeated Villarreal 2-0 in Gameweek 17 of the 2025/2026 edition of LaLiga at Estadio de la Ceramica. With goals from Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, the Catalans went four points clear of Real Madrid. The visitors had most of the ball, having 79% possession. Although missing Pedri was a concern...
In modern football analysis, set-pieces are often framed as marginal gains and supplementary opportunities rather than primary attacking mechanisms. Espanyol under Manolo González challenge this assumption. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, corners have emerged not as occasional advantages but as a central component of their attacking identity. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona...
Atlético Madrid’s attacking corners in the 2025/2026 La Liga season are not designed as isolated scoring attempts. They serve as a mechanism to maintain territorial dominance, destabilise defensive structures, and create repeatable, high-value moments near the goal. Rather than relying on elaborate choreography. Atlético's strategy revolves around three core principles:...
Hugo Duro has cemented his role as a key figure in Valencia CF's current era under the guidance of coach Carlos Corberán. Following several seasons with inconsistent performances, Duro has become the team's reliable offensive leader in the 2025/2026 season. With five goals in 15 La Liga matches, he is...
When Villarreal acquired Alberto Moleiro from UD Las Palmas, they didn't expect immediate results. Yet, the 22-year-old has shattered those expectations, establishing himself as a vital part of the team's attack under coach Marcelino. Having already scored six goals and provided two assists in 15 La Liga appearances this season,...
At just 20 years old, Rodrigo Mendoza has quickly emerged as one of the most promising midfield talents in Spanish football. Born in 2005, Mendoza is a technically gifted, tactically intelligent, and highly versatile central midfielder who has already become a key figure for Elche CF. He demonstrates tactical intelligence...
Real Madrid were looking to keep pace with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table on Wednesday against Athletic Bilbao. Xabi Alonso’s side were in desperate need of three points, considering their last three La Liga matches against Rayo Vallecano, Elche, and Girona all ended in draws. Those...
