So far, this summer transfer period has not been too kind to Bayern Munich. The German giants have been trying to sign another option for their attacking line for weeks, but with Florian Wirtz joining Liverpool and Nico Williams deciding to stay at Athletic Bilbao, their operation has been disappointing....
Vincent Kompany’s first season at Bayern Munich was seen as a success. After an entertaining title race, the Belgian won back the Bundesliga title from Bayer Leverkusen. Bayern's consistent domestic performances in the 2024/2025 season were offset by multiple evident lapses in UEFA Champions League matches. In this article, we...
Dribbling has long been one of football’s most eye-catching actions—a burst of creativity capable of shifting momentum in an instant. This tactical analysis examines how dribbling serves as a strategic mechanism within various systems and styles of play, focusing on the roles of Rafael Leão at AC Milan, Jamal Musiala at Bayern Munich, Ousmane Dembélé at Paris Saint-Germain, and the...
The world’s attention is now fixed on the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals as we draw ever closer to a series of thrilling and captivating matches. The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals high-profile clashes: Bayern Munich take on Inter Milan, Arsenal host Real Madrid, Barcelona face Borussia Dortmund, and Paris Saint-Germain meet...
After two thrilling legs in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, Germany advanced to the next stage, overcoming Italy 5-4 on aggregate. As we all witnessed, the tactical battle between Luciano Spalletti and Julian Nagelsmann was intense throughout both matches, making it the exciting encounter we anticipated. However, there was another tactical...
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 1-2 in Germany's favor, which does not really reflect what happened. Though Germany had more possession, Italy created more dangerous goal-scoring opportunities. Still, Germany were more clinical in...
After losing against Spain in the quarter-final of UEFA Euro 2024, Germany have won four and drawn one in five matches to top their group in the UEFA Nations League. Offensively, Julian Nagelsmann's side has been superb, scoring 17 goals in five matches at the time of writing. This is...
The upcoming Bundesliga clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich promises to be a captivating encounter between two of the league’s top-performing teams, as we will see in this tactical analysis. Harry Kane and Omar Marmoush will square off in a match between two of the top scorers in the Bundesliga...
In partnership with Football Meta, we examine how Vincent Kompany's tactics at Bayern Munich have created one of the most formidable offensive attacks in European football. In this tactical analysis of Bayern Munich, we will examine their recent performances, which have showcased a distinctive 2-4-4 offensive formation. This structure has enabled Bayern to...
It’s been just under a year since Robert Lewandowski left Bavaria for the beautiful beaches of Barcelona. Since then, Bayern Munich have had all the roar of a lion without teeth. The club tried to compensate for the loss of the prolific Polish striker by bringing Sadio Mané in from Liverpool in...
Jamal Musiala is in his third season at Bayern Munich but is only 19 years of age. The teenager has had an impressive start to his career with the Bundesliga champions and is already a regular for Bayern Munich. Musiala has also already represented Germany at the senior level. The...
Not too long ago, four-man midfields were the norm. The classic 4-4-2 ruled the global football scene. The only question was whether the team would play a flat midfield or with a diamond. With that diamond, did they play narrow or wide? As systems evolved, the four-man midfield gave way...
Who Is Jamal Musiala? Jamal Musiala was recently the subject of a tug of war between the German and English football associations as both nations looked to secure the international future of the 18-year-old attacking midfielder. Despite spending most of his childhood in England playing with Chelsea’s academy, Musiala opted...
Who Is Jamal Musiala? Currently, Jamal Musiala is one of the biggest shooting stars in Europe. After the 17-year-old got playing time last season already and also travelled to the Champions League final tournament in Lisbon, he has been an integral part of the FC Bayern squad since this season....
