Category: La Liga

Analysis

Redefining Roles: Xavi’s bold move with Andreas Christensen in Barcelona’s midfield – scout report

When approaching the latter stages of the football season, managers will begin to make tactical alterations in an attempt to get their…

April 13, 2024

Analysis

Real Madrid-Girona Unveiled: Exploring the tactical tapestry of the battle for LaLiga supremacy – tactical preview

Saturday evening’s LaLiga matchup between Real Madrid and Girona is poised to be one of the most highly anticipated matches of the…

February 8, 2024

Analysis

Europa Dreams to LaLiga Nightmares: Sevilla’s defensive decay and dangerous decline 2023/24 – scout report

As we approach the business end of the season, the start of 2024 looks no more promising for Sevilla fans than what…

January 25, 2024

Athletic Club Bilbao

Athletic Club 2023/24: How they can adapt to the AFCON absence of Iñaki Williams – scout report

As we begin the year and the season continues to heat up, Athletic Club look like a side who have discovered an…

January 15, 2024

FC Barcelona

Barcelona 2023/24: Detecting the defensive deficiencies damaging their LaLiga title charge – scout report

Having cantered to a 27th La Liga title last season, Barcelona not only did so at the expense of Real Madrid‘s short…

December 14, 2023

Analysis

Beyond Bellingham: How Ancelotti’s adjustments turned El Clásico in Real Madrid’s favour – tactical analysis

El Clásico never disappoints. An early goal from İlkay Gündoğan and a strong first-half performance from Barcelona gave the hosts and their…

October 31, 2023

Analysis

La Liga 2023/24: How Atlético Madrid will aim to deal with Real Madrid’s Jude Belingham – tactical preview

This weekend, La Liga will display the first iteration of the 2023/24 Madrid Derby, with both teams having relatively different starts to…

September 22, 2023

Analysis

Girona 2023/24: How Míchel has guided the Catalan club to an unbeaten LaLiga start – tactical analysis

After a 10th-place finish last campaign, Girona have enjoyed a fast start to the season, with the club picking up 10 points…

September 8, 2023

Analysis

Mikayil Faye: The teenage defensive sensation who could be the future of Barcelona – scout report

A lot has been said about Barcelona’s finances and reported transfer ban, but that hasn’t stopped them from planning for the future.…

June 20, 2023

Analysis

Sevilla 2022/23: Where they’ve transformed and where they can still develop under Mendilibar – scout report

Sevilla’s 2022/23 campaign was an absolute rollercoaster. Things started out shakily under Julen Lopetegui, who was ultimately sacked just 10 games into…

June 9, 2023

Analysis

Álvaro Rodríguez: Real Madrid’s academy player and potential replacement for Karim Benzema – scout report

As the curtain draws on a season of mixed results for Real Madrid, the Spanish giants will undoubtedly plan a serious challenge…

June 7, 2023

Carlo Ancelotti

What went wrong for Real Madrid this season (and how to fix it)? – data analysis

Carlo Ancelotti picked up three trophies this season. Even still, it’s not the season the defending European and La Liga champions hoped…

May 29, 2023

Analysis

Examining the weaknesses of the underperforming clubs in the top five leagues in the 2022/23 season – data analysis

Underperforming clubs in football are those that have failed to meet the expectations set for them based on their underlying statistics. In…

April 14, 2023

Analysis

Examining the secrets of the overperforming clubs in the top five leagues in the 2022/23 season – data analysis

Overperforming clubs in football are those that achieve better results in terms of points than what would be expected based on their…

April 7, 2023

Analysis

Different managers, same problems: The story of Elche’s 2022/23 season – scout report

Elche’s recent history has been full of drama, excitement, and plenty of ups and downs. In the 2012/13 season, they achieved promotion…

April 2, 2023

Atlético Madrid

Why Diego Simeone’s recent tactical tweaks have proved that he’s still the man to take Atlético Madrid back to the top – scout report

It has been a steady decline for Atlético Madrid under Diego Simeone ever since the turn of 2021. Los Colchoneros were on…

March 17, 2023

Analysis

TFA Scouted: Brazil’s next great centre-back – podcast

On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques discuss the teenager who can be Thiago…

March 6, 2023

Analysis

Why Girona’s defensive shortcomings have put them out of contention for European spots – scout report

It has not even crossed the halfway mark and already La Liga fans are being treated to a few surprises this season.…

February 14, 2023

Analysis

VIDEO – XAVI: His Barcelona tactics and philosophy | How Xavi uses Pedri and Gavi | Tactical Analysis

Every game has its tactics but any manager has principles and no manager can change all tactics from one game to another,…

February 13, 2023

Analysis

La Liga 2022/23: Three tactical miscues Carlo Ancelotti has to address after loss against Mallorca – tactical analysis

Barcelona’s eight-point lead over Real Madrid in La Liga is owing in large part to Real Mallorca’s iron resolve and cunning plan.…

February 6, 2023