Johnny Cardoso

For over a decade, Atlético Madrid under Diego Simeone have been defined by resilience, compactness, and a tactical identity so sharp it became their trademark.  Fierce pressing, ruthless transitions, and defensive solidity made Los Colchoneros a nightmare for opponents in Spain and Europe alike.  But as the 2025/2026 La Liga...

Listen to this article free on the Total Football Analysis podcast.  Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or RSS. Chelsea defeated Real Betis 4-1 in the 2024/2025 UEFA Conference League Final to become the first club to win all three of Europe's major continental trophies. With this win, they also became the first...

Fiorentina met Real Betis for the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals second leg on Thursday. The game ended with a 2-2 draw, which meant Real Betis qualified for the Europa Conference League final with a final score of 3-4 on aggregate. Although this result is disappointing for ACF Fiorentina and...

After finally being freed from what could be best described as a ‘frustrating’ spell with Tottenham, summer mover Giovani Lo Celso has already boosted the quality of Real Betis’ attack with immediate effect. The permanent move to Los Verdiblancos marks Lo Celso's return to a club where he enjoyed one...

In the summer of 2023, Liverpool’s midfield ranks underwent major changes. Captain Jordan Henderson and midfield colossus Fabinho both departed the club to join the ever-growing Saudi Pro League. Word of a midfield revamp had been circulating anyway, as some of the Reds’ key players were ageing, so Jürgen Klopp knew that...

The Copa America is just around the corner and this latest edition of the tournament brings a unique feature. With the competition being held in the United States, the USMNT and five other CONCACAF representatives will feature in this year’s edition. This will give an uncommon opportunity for the stars...

The winter transfer window poses a difficult challenge for footballing clubs across Europe when comparing it to its summer counterpart. Often seen as a slower window due to its shorter length and positioning mid-season, clubs will look to find players of value, especially with financial fair play rules looming overhead....