Category: Match Analysis

Ajax Amsterdam

Ajax 2018/19: Are the early signs promising?

There are not many clubs around today that identify themselves via their philosophy, the ethos and morals that define the players, the…

February 10, 2025

Ajax Amsterdam

UEFA Champions League 2019/20: Valencia vs Ajax – tactical analysis

The Champions League group stages threw up another interesting battle between a rejuvenated Valencia side who are continuing on the right track,…

February 10, 2025

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019: Italy vs Netherlands – tactical analysis

As we entered the quarterfinals at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the battles were getting serious. Both Italy and Netherlands reached this…

February 10, 2025

Ajax Amsterdam

Why did Real Madrid’s fatigued midfield cause their catastrophic downfall against Ajax?

Since Real Madrid had last been eliminated from the Champions League, 1,393 days had passed. With a 2-1 first leg lead, it…

February 10, 2025

Match Analysis

How DC United’s patient press frustrated Frank de Boer’s MLS Cup champions Atlanta

After 85 days MLS is back with an interesting clash right at the start. DC United hosted the reigning MLS Cup champions Atlanta…

February 10, 2025

Match Analysis

How could Bologna play well and still lose to Roma?

Monday evening saw Bologna make the five-hour journey south to visit the Stadio Olimpico to play a Roma side who have struggled…

February 10, 2025

FIFA World Cup 2018

FIFA World Cup 2018: Egypt Vs Uruguay

FIFA World Cup 2018: Egypt Vs Uruguay Going into this summer’s World Cup in Russia there was a sense that Uruguay had…

February 10, 2025

FIFA World Cup 2018

FIFA World Cup 2018: Morocco

Morocco are back on the grandest of world stages after a 20-year absence, having last played at the FIFA World Cup in…

February 10, 2025

3-4-2-1 Formation

Why Direct Balls To Tammy Abraham And Numerical Superiority Were Key In AS Roma’s Win Over Hellas Verona – Tactical Analysis

After the weekend that brought some interesting results in Serie A, Monday night football in Italy was opened with the duel between…

February 3, 2025

4-3-3 Formation

Europa League 2024/25: Francesco Farioli’s Ajax Vs Okan Buruk’s Galatasaray – Tactical Analysis

While the UEFA Europa League is only the second biggest international stage in European football, we had an absolute big-name match-up going…

February 3, 2025

4-1-4-1 Formation

Quick Transitions And The 2-3-5: What To Expect From Edin Terzić And Pep Guardiola Tactics

After a gripping first leg at the Etihad, Manchester City travel to Dortmund for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League…

February 1, 2025

Analysis

Vincent Kompany Pressing Tactics As Bayern Munich Beat VfB Stuttgart – Tactical Analysis

On Saturday evening, the Bundesliga saw two of the best German teams from last season — 2023/24 runners-up Stuttgart and third-placed FC…

January 28, 2025

André-Frank Zambo Anguissa

How Nullifying Stanislav Lobotka Stifled Napoli And Helped Liverpool Claim Victory In The UCL – Tactical Analysis

The situation in Group A of the UEFA Champions League was almost completely settled before the last round of the group phase,…

January 27, 2025

Champions League

Niko Kovač Creates Bayern Balance To Keep Clean Sheet At Anfield

Niko Kovac‘s Bayern Munich went to Anfield on Tuesday night as underdogs in the Champions League last-16 clash with Liverpool. After a…

January 26, 2025

Analysis

UCL 2024/25: How Hansi Flick’s Tactical Changes Won It For Barcelona Vs Benfica – Analysis

There is considerable agreement among football fans worldwide that the Estadio de Luz may have just hosted one of the UEFA Champions…

January 23, 2025

Champions League

UEFA Champions League 2021/22: Liverpool vs Porto – post-match data viz and stats

Wednesday night saw Liverpool ease past Porto 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to…

January 17, 2025

Aston Villa FC

Premier League 2021/22: Brentford vs Aston Villa – post-match data viz and stats

Sunday afternoon saw Brentford come from behind to beat Aston Villa in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats…

January 17, 2025

Analysis

Hansi Flick Barcelona Tactics To Thrash Real Madrid In Supercopa El Clásico – Tactical Analysis

In the build-up to the Super Cup El Clásico, Barcelona’s resounding 4-0 over Real Madrid in October was on everyone’s mind. Was…

January 14, 2025

AC Sparta Praha

Champions League Tactical Analysis 2024/25: Best Formations & Plays From Matchday 1

Matchday one of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is complete and it was a whirlwind of action and surprises. Our tactical analysis…

December 27, 2024

Analysis

How Scott Parker’s Burnley Ended Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United Streak – Tactical Analysis

Scott Parker’s Burnley won 0-2 against Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United in a tightly-contested match decided by small details. With this win, Burnley…

December 27, 2024