Category: Match Analysis

AS Roma

UEL Final 2022/23: Why small details will decide the battle between Mendilibar’s Sevilla and Mourinho’s Roma – tactical preview

Sevilla and AS Roma face each other in Budapest in the UEFA Europa League final tomorrow in a game that could save…

May 30, 2023

Analysis

EFL Championship 2022/23: How Luton Town emerged as victors against Coventry City to reach the Premier League – tactical analysis

Luton Town are a Premier League team. That statement is a testament to the incredible work done by those at the club…

May 30, 2023

Analysis

EFL Championship 2022/23: A tactical guide of what to expect from Coventry City and Luton Town in the playoff final – tactical preview

Success is not a destination, it’s a journey, and sometimes, all it takes is one more step to reach your end goal.…

May 24, 2023

Analysis

UEFA Champions League: How Manchester City dominated and crushed Real Madrid to reach another final – tactical analysis

Tactically brilliant and with brute force – Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are very close to redemption in the Champions League after…

May 19, 2023

AC Milan

UEFA Champions League: How Inter’s early aggressive pressing secured victory over AC Milan in semi-final derby – tactical analysis

After a gala evening in the 236th Milan football derby, Inter are close to their first Champions League final since the last…

May 11, 2023

Analysis

UEFA Champions League: How a clash of styles between Real Madrid’s functional play and Manchester City’s positional play led to a chess match – tactical analysis

When the two best ideologies in football meet —positional and functional play — an electrifying spectacle ensues, captivating the world’s attention. Following…

May 11, 2023

Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: What Big Sam needs to improve to save Leeds from the drop following valiant defeat to the champions – tactical analysis

We haven’t seen Sam Allardyce in management since the 2020/21 season when he was relegated with West Bromwich Albion. He faces similar…

May 9, 2023

Analysis

The Scottish Cup: How small tactical details allowed Celtic to triumph over Rangers in the Old Firm derby – tactical analysis

In a decisive game that could save Rangers’ season, Celtic surpassed their eternal rival by winning 0-1 in the Old Firm derby.…

May 3, 2023

Analysis

Premier League: How Pep Guardiola’s tactical tweaks crushed Arsenal’s title dreams – tactical analysis

The momentum in the title race was always going to be affected by a Manchester City win, but their 4-1 triumph over…

April 27, 2023

AC Milan

UEFA Champions League: How AC Milan used an adaptable build-up structure and rapid transitions to bypass a wounded Napoli – tactical analysis

If you fell down yesterday, stand up today. AC Milan, a seven-time UEFA Champions League victor, has made it to the semi-finals…

April 19, 2023

Analysis

Premier League: Why throwing away a two-goal lead versus West Ham was a pattern for Arsenal, not a coincidence – tactical analysis

Arsenal have been one of the surprise packages in the Premier League this season, inserting themselves as title challengers after finishing fifth…

April 18, 2023

Analysis

UEFA Champions League: Why Manchester City’s victory over Tuchel’s Bayern was not as easy as the scoreline suggested – tactical analysis

A fixture between two giants is a clash of egos, where only one can emerge victorious. Manchester City hosted Bayern Munich at…

April 13, 2023

Analysis

UWCL 2022/2023: How Arsenal Women excluded Bayern Munich Frauen using quick passing – tactical analysis

Arsenal Women have just qualified for the UWCL’s semi-finals for the first time ever after beating Bayern Munich Frauen 2-1 on aggregate.…

April 1, 2023

Analysis

EFL League One: How Big Dunc’s Forest Green pulled off upset to dent Owls title bid – tactical analysis

For a large part of this season, Sheffield Wednesday have been the team to beat in EFL League One, with Darren Moore’s…

March 28, 2023

Analysis

UWCL 2022/2023 : Lessons AS Roma Women can take into their second leg tie versus Barcelona – tactical analysis

Roma Women played their first-ever game at the Stadio Olimpico on the occasion of one of their most important matches in history…

March 25, 2023

Analysis

Continental Cup 2023: How Arsenal “outwitted” Chelsea tactically to end their four-year trophy drought – tactical analysis

Chelsea Women and Arsenal Women have shared an intense rivalry in English women’s football for as long as anyone can remember, and…

March 8, 2023

Analysis

Serie A 2022/23: Why Juventus struggled to break down typical Mourinho low block in Rome – tactical analysis

Unless their 15-point penalty for illicit transfer activity is reversed on appeal, it seems more improbable that Juventus will play in the…

March 7, 2023

Analysis

Serie A 2022/23: Why Thiago Motta may have passed his test to become the next Inter boss after impressive victory over the Nerazzurri – tactical analysis

It was a wet and rainy afternoon at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara between the home side Bologna and the current runners in…

February 27, 2023

Analysis

Arnold Clark Cup 2023: How England’s convincing attacking performance highlighted Italy’s issues – tactical analysis

The Lionesses faced the Azzurre in the Arnold Clark Cup’s third match of the 2023 edition, hosted by the Football Association in…

February 24, 2023

Analysis

UEFA Champions League: Why Liverpool’s inability to defend Real Madrid’s transitions cost them after a first-half sparring match – tactical analysis

Anfield was where the attention of the world lay. Liverpool and Real Madrid met in the Round of 16 first leg of…

February 24, 2023