When Atlético Madrid committed £82m in the summer of 2024 to sign Julián Alvarez from Manchester City, there was a collective raising of eyebrows across Europe. At the Etihad, Alvarez had been seen, somewhat reductively, as Erling Haaland’s backup. He was viewed as a high-functioning deputy whose minutes were contingent on...
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...
El Derbi Madrileño is always a massive story in the Spanish capital, and it was not different this past weekend when Atlético Madrid hosted Real Madrid for the first derby in La Liga this season. For Atlético Madrid, the season didn’t get off to the greatest start. After six games,...
Argentina once again delivered a football feast in front of its fans at Estadio Monumental. Lionel Scaloni team defeated and thrashed Fernando Batista Venezuela 3-0 in the penultimate matchday of the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Already qualified and at the top of the table, Scaloni gave room to names pointing...
The choice between a two-striker system and one with a central forward supported by two wide attackers represents one of a coach's most significant tactical decisions. Each approach offers advantages and presents challenges, profoundly influencing offensive dynamics, defensive structure, and the team's overall balance. Analysing the pros and cons of...
Last Tuesday, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid played an exciting match in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Both teams delivered an exciting match that resulted in eight goals. The game ended in a four-four draw, taking scores level heading into the second leg. It was very clear...
Who Are The Top Scorers In La Liga By Team? After a somewhat disappointing 2023/24, at least by his standards, Robert Lewandowski is well on track to finish as La Liga’s top scorer this season. The 36-year-old leads the scoring charts with 14 goals to his name. Last season was...
As we approach the festive season and the La Liga winter break, it would appear that we may be treated to a three-way title fight. With Barcelona showing chinks in their armour and Real Madrid having their own well-documented struggles, things seemed to have finally clicked at the Metropolitano in...
Who Are The Top Scorers In La Liga By Team? After a somewhat disappointing 2023/24, at least by his standards, Robert Lewandowski is well on track to finish as La Liga’s top scorer this season. The 36-year-old leads the scoring charts with 14 goals to his name. Last season was...
Pep Guardiola is known to be the master of rotation in the Premier League. Ask FPL managers if you have any doubts, but did you know he is also the master of gradually integrating new signings into the team and getting the best out of them? Multiple recent examples will...
The Decline Of 2 Striker Partnerships In Football The tactical evolution of football has seen a decrease in strike partnerships, particularly at the top level. Over the years, we’ve been spoiled with iconic Premier League duos such as Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole, Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton, Sir Kenny...
The Decline Of 2 Striker Partnerships In Football The tactical evolution of football has seen a decrease in strike partnerships, particularly at the top level. Over the years, we’ve been spoiled with iconic Premier League duos such as Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole, Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton, Sir Kenny...
Pep Guardiola is known to be the master of rotation in the Premier League. Ask FPL managers if you have any doubts, but did you know he is also the master of gradually integrating new signings into the team and getting the best out of them? Multiple recent examples will...
In the ever-evolving football landscape, clubs increasingly rely on strategic recruitment to secure their future success. Atlético Madrid, under the stewardship of sporting director Andrea Berta, has been undergoing a significant squad rebuild aimed at positioning the club as a perennial title contender. This article delves into the recruitment strategies...
The curtain fell on Copa América 2024, as Argentina won the title for the second time consecutively and the 16th in history, establishing a record as the nation with the most titles. This achievement surpasses Uruguay, who held 15 titles, making Argentina the largest country to achieve such a distinction....
The quadrennial Copa América tournament has always been an exciting event in the football calendar, with it constantly attracting swathes of football fans from around the world and giving them an opportunity to witness some of the best players currently active as they lock horns in a bid to secure...
Jérémy Doku was one of Manchester City’s four major transfers in the summer of 2023, brought in as a long-term investment, similar to Joško Gvardiol. While the 21-year-old has predominantly played as a right-winger, Pep Guardiola has different plans for him, seeing the potential of using him as an inverted...
Lionel Messi’s move away from PSG has been the talk of the town in recent weeks. Barcelona struggled to bring the Argentine back to his boyhood club with the tight grip of Financial Fair Play. Conversely, a move to Saudi Arabia would have been financially lucrative for the seven-time Ballon...
If you haven’t heard of the name ‘Julián Alvarez’ by now, I am sure 2022 will be the year when you do. Julián Alvarez is an Argentinian attacker who has been nothing short of sensational in 2021 and has taken the Liga Profesional by storm. The 21-year-old is in his...
