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The newly crowned European champions and the reigning South American champions faced off in a duel that in the past would have determined the world champion in the Intercontinental Cup. Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain arrived with a great streak of results and performances, and a brilliant start in the 2025...

In the modern era of football, the term 'overload' is typically applied to pressing or attacking actions. The term is essentially used to describe when a team creates an advantage, such as a numerical advantage, over the opposition in certain situations to achieve their goal. The objective may be different. In the context of...

Portugal lifted their fourth-ever trophy after beating Spain on penalties following an extra-time period that finished 2-2 in the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations League Final, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Portugal resisted Spain’s attacking threats, limiting their strengths and countering their attempts intelligently to bring the game to penalties....

Paris Saint-Germain have ended their wait for continental success—and in some style, too. Les Parisiens demolished Inter Milan 5-0 in the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League Final, earning the record for the largest-ever margin of victory in the final of Europe’s elite footballing competition. For Luis Enrique, it’s an exceptional feather...

The 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League Final is a clash of contrasting philosophies. On one side, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), under Luis Enrique, have developed into an exciting, fluid attacking team, blending youthful dynamism with devastation. On the other hand, Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan epitomises defensive resilience, constantly changing shapes, and ruthlessness...

Listen to this article free on the Total Football Analysis podcast.  Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or RSS. The world's eyes will be on the UEFA Champions League Final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan on Saturday, May 31st. Both teams have come a long way and faced many challenges to reach the...

After the game, though the scoreline was negative, Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal team were better in the second leg against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Arsenal were knocked out of the Champions League semi-final by PSG with a 1-3 aggregate score, after PSG won the second leg 2-1 at Parc des Princes. However, Arsenal really did look...

Paris Saint-Germain brought home a victory from their UEFA Champions League trip to North London. They beat Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. As Mikel Arteta pointed out in his press conference, it was a victory down to the small margin and the efficiency of...

The UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa was a fascinating encounter of contrasting tactical philosophies between 2 Spanish managers, Luis Enrique vs Unai Emery. Luis Enrique's PSG utilised a fluid and adaptable 4-3-3 setup, which was a testament to their quality. In contrast, Unai...

There's a new sense of excitement and anticipation for Portugal as they enter the Euros. After Roberto Martínez's squad enjoyed the best qualification stage in Portugal's history, winning all 10 matches, there's a growing sense that this Golden Generation is primed for a special run. What's most impressive about the...

Paris Saint-Germain have a new manager. Christophe Galtier, after just spending one season at OGC Nice, has replaced Mauricio Pochettino as the manager of the French champions. The French coach is also the man who guided Lille to their title in the 2020/21 season, beating PSG. The first signing of...

Who Is Vitinha? Talent residing from Portugal has always been on the radars of clubs across Europe, and Wolverhampton Wanderers are notorious for their recruitment policy, finding the best young talent of Portuguese descent or from within the Primeira Liga. This trend began in 2016 while playing in the EFL...

Ever since Nuno Espirito Santo arrived at Wolves, their subsequent success has been based on a very recognisable style and brand of football. The Portuguese manager has become known for assembling a well-drilled, disciplined unit capable of scoring goals, and he achieved this by maintaining an almost constant formation. Wolves have played...