Category: Match Analysis

Analysis

Luciano Spalletti Tactics At Napoli 2021/2022: How Napoli Formation Change Saw Comeback And Keep Juventus Winless – Tactical Analysis

The 3rd game week of the 2021-22 Serie A saw long-standing rivals Napoli host Juventus at the Diego Maradona stadium.  Both teams…

October 29, 2025

Alessandro Bastoni

Nations League 2024/2025: Luciano Spalletti’s Italy Vs Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany – Tactical Analysis

Italy hosted Germany for the first leg of the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals at the historic San Siro stadium in Milan. The game ended…

October 29, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Galatasaray Vs Liverpool [1-0] – Champions League 2025/2026: Arne Slot Gamble Backfires In Istanbul – Tactical Analysis

Galatasaray won their second match of the UEFA Champions League’s league phase after playing a historic match against Liverpool and beating them 1-0,…

October 28, 2025

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VfB Stuttgart Vs FSV Mainz [2–1] – Bundesliga 2025/2026: Sebastian Hoeneß Tactics Secure 5th Straight League Win – Tactical Analysis

Sunday Bundesliga games are reserved for teams that play in European competitions, so the league’s best teams typically play on Sundays. This…

October 28, 2025

1-4-3-2-1 Formation

Flamengo Vs Racing Club [1–0] – Copa Libertadores 2025: Full-Backs Shine As Filipe Luís Tactics Edge Tight Semi-Final First Leg – Tactical Analysis

A Copa night, in every sense of the word, opened the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores. The Maracanã witnessed the first leg…

October 25, 2025

4-4-2 Formation

Eintracht Frankfurt Vs Liverpool [1–5] Champions League 2025/2026: Arne Slot Tactical Shift Allows Florian Wirtz To Shine – Tactical Analysis

Liverpool came into Wednesday on the back of a 2-1 loss to Manchester United at Anfield.  It was their fourth straight loss…

October 24, 2025

4-4-2 Formation

Real Madrid Vs Juventus [1–0] Champions League 2025/2026: Igor Tudor Defensive Resilience & Xabi Alonso Attacking Inefficiency – Tactical Analysis

Real Madrid faced Juventus for the third game of the UEFA Champions League group stage, and Los Blancos won three points to…

October 24, 2025

Analysis

Real Madrid Vs Barcelona La Liga 2025/2026: Hansi Flick Weaknesses For Xabi Alonso To Target In El Clásico – Data Analysis

As Barcelona approach the first Clásico of the 2025/2026 season under Hansi Flick tactics, the atmosphere feels markedly different from the dominance…

October 23, 2025

Ali Abdi

Europa League 2024/2025: How Philippe Clement’s Rangers Tactics Exposed OGC Nice’s Defensive Issues – Tactical Analysis

Rangers succeeded in winning an important game against OGC Nice in the UEFA Europa League matchday five when both teams met at…

October 21, 2025

3-5-1-1 Formation

AC Milan Vs Fiorentina [2–1] – Serie A 2025/2026: Max Allegri Comeback Masterclass Secures Top Spot – Tactical Analysis

AC Milan made a crucial comeback against Fiorentina at the San Siro in Milan. They’ve now secured the top spot in the…

October 21, 2025

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Bayern Munich Vs Borussia Dortmund [2–1] – Bundesliga 2025/2026: Harry Kane Attacking Midfield Role Defines Der Klassiker – Tactical Analysis

Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in matchday 7 of the 2025/2026 edition of the Bundesliga. Both sides were unbeaten going into…

October 20, 2025

Analysis

Euro 2020 Final: How Roberto Mancini’s Italy Outwitted Gareth Southgate’s England Masterplan With One Key Switch – Tactical Analysis

So Euro 2020 has officially come to an end and the Italians reign as the champions of Europe. Across the tournament as…

October 20, 2025

Analysis

Italy’s Offensive Issues Under Roberto Mancini Tactics

After their fourth unbeaten match, Italy finished with multiple attempts and a dominance they’ve rarely experienced in recent years. The positives of a…

October 19, 2025

Analysis

How Roberto Mancini Tactics Changes Elevated Italy Against Murat Yakin Tough Swiss Defence – Tactical Analysis

Over the last couple of years, the Italian National team have been through some difficult times – World Cup winners in 2006,…

October 19, 2025

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Tottenham Hotspur Vs Aston Villa – Premier League 2025/2026: Thomas Frank Tactics Vs Unai Emery – Tactical Preview

Tottenham Hotspur will face Aston Villa on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for game week eight of the Premier League. It…

October 18, 2025

3-4-2-1 Formation

Bayern Munich Vs Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga 2025/2026: Can BVB Break The Allianz Curse In Der Klassiker? – Tactical Preview

The Bundesliga title race has been dominated by two clubs over the past 15 years. Bayern Munich have been the serial winners…

October 17, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Wales Vs Belgium [2–4] 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Rudi Garcia Attacking Tactics – Tactical Analysis

With four wins and two draws, Belgium has moved much closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after beating Wales in Cardiff following a complicated…

October 15, 2025

Analysis

Manchester United Vs Newcastle United [2-0] EFL Cup 2022/2023: How Erik Ten Hag Tactics Guided Manchester United To A First Trophy In Almost Six Years – Tactical Analysis

1955 – the last time we saw Newcastle United lift a major domestic trophy. Back then, the northeast club defeated Manchester City…

October 15, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Liverpool Vs Newcastle United [1-2] Carabao Cup Final 2024/2025: Eddie Howe Tactics That Defeated Arne Slot Liverpool – Tactical Analysis

After an exciting final against Liverpool, Newcastle United won the EFL Cup, securing their first trophy in 70 years. In a match…

October 15, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Sweden Vs Switzerland [0–2] 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Murat Yakin Attacking Tactics Deliver – Tactical Analysis

Switzerland faced Sweden in the third match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm. With a deserved 0-2 win,…

October 15, 2025