Category: Tactical Preview

Analysis

Euro 2020 Preview: How Russia can shock Martinez’s Belgium – tactical analysis

EURO 2020 Group B begins with a clash between Belgium and Russia on Saturday. Although the Red Devils looked a lot stronger…

June 12, 2021

Analysis

Euro 2020 Preview: How Sweden will look to nullify Spain’s impressive positional play – tactical analysis

Spain and Sweden face off against each other in the Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla on Monday night in a highly-anticipated game…

June 12, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020 Preview: Italy’s midfield magic holds the key to breaking down Turkey – tactical analysis

It’s here, finally. After being pushed back by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EURO 2020 finally kicks off on Friday…

June 10, 2021

Analysis

UEFA European U21 Championship: Semi-finals – tactical analysis

The knockout phase of the UEFA European U21 Championship started this week. In the quarter-finals, we saw some interesting matches where European…

June 4, 2021

Analysis

Wide rotations and half-space mastery: how Villarreal or Manchester United can win the Europa League Final 2021 – tactical analysis

It has been a long and gruelling season, and now the end is in sight, with the major European leagues having concluded…

May 25, 2021

Analysis

Decision Day La Liga 2020/21: Do Atletico Madrid or Real Madrid have the edge? – tactical preview

It’s decision day in La Liga with two clubs vying for the title…Atlético Madrid and their crosstown rivals Real Madrid. Atlético sit…

May 22, 2021

Analysis

EFL Championship 2020/21: Playoff semi-final 2nd legs – tactical analysis

Everybody knows how much is at stake when you are in the playoffs to earn your place in the Premier League. This…

May 21, 2021

Analysis

Monaco vs PSG preview: Can Kovac’s curse conquer ‘under pressure’ Paris again in Coupe de France final? – tactical analysis

Both PSG and Monaco, although the latter to a lesser extent, are still in with a chance of pipping top-of-the-table Lille to…

May 18, 2021

Coppa Italia

Coppa Italia Final 2021 Preview: What to expect from Atalanta vs Juventus – tactical analysis

The 2021 Coppa Italia final sees Atalanta take on Juventus, with both sides having contrasting seasons so far. The former has secured…

May 18, 2021

Analysis

Possession, patience and pressing: How Juventus must set up tactically to overcome Inter in the Derby d’Italia – tactical analysis

Juventus host Internazionale this weekend in Serie A in yet another rendition of the Derby d’Italia, the fourth time both teams have…

May 14, 2021

Analysis

Tuchel vs Guardiola: Who will hold their nerve in a game of FA Cup Russian roulette? – tactical preview

Chelsea and Manchester City, who have both just reached the semi-final stage of the UEFA Champions League are about to meet in…

May 12, 2021

Analysis

In the title pursuit: How Simeone could outwit Koeman’s Barca for his first Camp Nou win in a decade – tactical analysis

Although Atletico Madrid have been holding the lead through the most part of the 2020/21 season, the battle for the La Liga…

May 7, 2021

Analysis

Clinical Cavani and persistent Pogba: How Man United can dent Liverpool’s European hopes – tactical analysis

Manchester United vs Liverpool has long been one of the standout fixtures in the English football calendar, and this Sunday will see…

May 1, 2021

Analysis

“Full of confidence”: why it’s advantage Barcelona in Champions League semi-final against PSG – tactical analysis

The UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-finals both still have a lot to play for, with Chelsea Women needing to recover from an…

May 1, 2021

Analysis

PSG vs Man City: Poch’s plans for Pep at the Parc Des Princes – tactical preview

On Wednesday night Paris Saint-Germain will be looking to take a step towards securing their second Champions League final in a row,…

April 26, 2021

Tactical Preview

Glory for Guardiola? Mason’s fresh attacking approach vs Pep’s possession play

Manchester City are serial winners in the world of modern football, and this weekend, they have yet another chance to add to…

April 24, 2021

Analysis

The blueprints for ‘motivated’ Lyon and ‘focused’ leaders Lille to steal Sunday’s decisive duel – tactical analysis

Even Spain’s La Liga, where Sevilla, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all within touching distance of league-leaders Atlético Madrid, doesn’t have as…

April 24, 2021

Analysis

Rodgers vs. Hasenhuttl: Performing well in transition and minimizing defensive errors are crucial for road to Wembley

The FA Cup semi-final will be the biggest match of the season so far for both Brendan Rodgers and Ralph Hasenhuttl. Given…

April 17, 2021

Analysis

Low blocks, counterattacks, and auxiliary fullbacks: How Marcelino’s Athletic Club can overcome Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final

Two Spanish giants go head-to-head this weekend when Athletic Club takes on Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final in what will…

April 16, 2021

Analysis

Beat the low block and dominate the flanks: How Liverpool can execute a European comeback

In the build-up to the first leg of this Champions League tie, much of the media focus was centred around Liverpool getting…

April 13, 2021