Category: Match Analysis

Match Analysis

How did Atlético Madrid overcome their stage fright against Celta Vigo?

Following a 2-0 loss away to Barcelona the previous week, Atlético Madrid went into this encounter eager to return to winning ways.…

April 15, 2019

Tactical Preview

Can Caparrós’ new style win El Gran Derbi for Sevilla?

El Gran Derbi is back and the stakes couldn’t be higher for either of the Andalusian rivals. Sevilla are currently fifth in…

April 13, 2019

Match Analysis

How did Reading survive a Norwich onslaught?

Norwich City hosted Reading in the EFL Championship looking to extend their lead at the top of the table and take one step…

April 12, 2019

Match Analysis

How Wolves lost a two-goal cushion in 12 minutes

After Manchester City vs Brighton fizzled out on Saturday without much to report, it was down to Sunday’s FA Cup semi to…

April 11, 2019

Match Analysis

Race for top four hots up following stalemate in Milan

The race for the final Champions League spot in Serie A took another twist this weekend. AC Milan visited the Allianz Stadium to…

April 9, 2019

Match Analysis

How Zidane’s tactical masterstroke saw Real Madrid come from behind to see off Eibar

Real Madrid faced Eibar in La Liga on Saturday in the cold and rain of the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu looking to avoid a…

April 8, 2019

Match Analysis

How Monterrey showed Sporting Kansas City the strength of Liga MX

Monterrey welcomed Sporting Kansas City for the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League. This competition offers a chance for MLS clubs to…

April 8, 2019

Match Analysis

Why Wolves’ knowledge of the system was crucial

You need to go back to the 1979/80 season to find the last time Wolves beat Manchester United twice in a single…

April 8, 2019

Match Analysis

How Werder decided the game in seven minutes against Schalke

In the quarter-finals of the DFB Pokal, Schalke faced Werder Bremen with a new coach. The game unfolded into a much tougher battle, considering…

April 5, 2019

Match Analysis

Gallardo proves again he is world-class with impressive River Plate comeback

The Copa Libertadores didn’t start well for defending champions River Plate. After two consecutive draws they travelled to Brazil to face group…

April 5, 2019

Match Analysis

How was Simeone forced to deviate from rigid defensive mindset to beat lowly Girona?

Following their exit from the Champions League at the hands of Juventus, Atlético Madrid‘s focus now turns towards finishing as high as…

April 4, 2019

Match Analysis

How were Napoli able to exploit Roma’s haphazard disorganisation?

Roma welcomed Napoli to the capital for a high stakes Derby del Sole. Roma are struggling to qualify for the UEFA Champions…

April 3, 2019

Match Analysis

How Paco Jémez challenged the positional play of Setién

Sometimes football can be so romantic and beautiful. During the international break, Rayo Vallecano announced that Paco Jémez was going to return…

April 2, 2019

Match Analysis

How Real Madrid survived Huesca’s threat to humiliate Zinedine Zidane

The attendance at the Estádio Santiago Bernabéu showed that Real Madrid fans were not enthused by the visit of minnows Huesca, but their…

April 2, 2019

Match Analysis

Julian Nagelsmann provides a lesson in playing without possession

This past weekend saw Hoffenheim host a resurgent Bayer Leverkusen in what promised to be an interesting match from a tactical point…

April 1, 2019

Match Analysis

How did RB Leipzig’s diamond formation thrash Hertha Berlin?

Against Hertha Berlin, RB Leipzig put in an outstanding performance and controlled the opposition throughout the whole game. Ralf Rangnick’s side controlled…

April 1, 2019

Match Analysis

Fulham left to rue buildup errors as Manchester City take advantage

With Fulham edging closer to the drop, interim head coach Scott Parker is keen to impress in the hopes of earning a…

April 1, 2019

Match Analysis

Why were USA and Chile both left disappointed by their drab 1-1 draw?

Defending Copa America champions Chile faced off against USA in their last friendly before defending their title. The match ended in a…

March 29, 2019

Match Analysis

How England towered over Montenegro in five-goal comeback

Gareth Southgate and the England national team flew to Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro for their second Group A Euro 2020 qualifier.…

March 27, 2019

Match Analysis

How France dissected a defensive Iceland

France welcomed Iceland to the Euro 2016 final venue on Monday night. France are easily the strongest team in the European Championships…

March 27, 2019