As Xabi Alonso embarks on his first full season in charge of Real Madrid, one question stands out above all others: How is he trying to get the best out of this immensely talented squad? For years, Los Blancos' success has relied heavily on individual brilliance rather than on a...
In today’s tactical era of football, achieving equilibrium between defensive solidity and attacking flair is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity for elite clubs like Real Madrid. The 2025 season has offered a complex portrait of a team blessed with individual brilliance yet often struggling to find structural coherence,...
Since Dani Carvajal's injury against Villarreal, Real Madrid has struggled with their squad and tactics. Combined with David Alaba's injury, Carajal is yet another crucial defensive line player who is injured. Although Madrid signed Kylian Mbappé and Endrick last summer, Carlo Ancelotti’s main problems relate to his build-up and defensive...
Since Dani Carvajal's injury against Villarreal, Real Madrid has struggled with their squad and tactics. Combined with David Alaba's injury, Carajal is yet another crucial defensive line player who is injured. Although they signed Kylian Mbappé and Endrick last summer, Carlo Ancelotti’s main problems relate to his build-up and defensive...
"The best playmaker in the world". No, we're not talking about Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini or Diego Maradona. According to Jürgen Klopp, it is, in fact, counterpressing. Thus, in this tactical analysis piece, the best playmaker of the current European champions, Spain, will be scrutinised, as well as Luis de...
There we have it. The 2024 UEFA European Championship has come to a close, with Spain emerging as the eventual victor. They have impressed many fans and pundits alike with their dazzling performances throughout the competition, and several players have boosted their stock thanks to stellar performances. Luis de la...
The Olympiastadion will soon open its doors to another prestigious occasion—the awaited UEFA Euro 2024 Final between Spain and England. This venue has previously hosted the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus and Barcelona, as well as the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final, which saw Italy beat France, among numerous...
Whilst many fans had recognised the Spanish national team’s pedigree in major international tournaments ahead of Euro 2024, very few would’ve predicted their passage through the ‘group of death’ in such a dominant fashion. For his first major tournament as head coach, Luis de la Fuente’s multifaceted tactics have allowed...
The highly anticipated UEFA Champions League 2021/2022 final saw two of the best teams in the world go up against each other. In the end, Real Madrid gained the edge in a very tight battle, winning their 14th Champions League title. The former AC Milan and Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti...
Entering mid-March, Real Sociedad were the hottest team in La Liga. Three months off the pitch haven’t benefitted La Real as they’ve secured just one point against Osasuna and Deportivo Alavés. Imanol Alguacil’s side has dropped out of the UEFA Champions League spot, and they are in a battle to...
The 2018/19 campaign was one to forget for Real Madrid. With a La Liga title race almost over by October and humiliation bringing their European dominance to an end, sights have been set on this campaign by most even before Christmas. Embarking on a new season in 2019/20, there were...
