Category: Tactical Analysis

4-4-2 Formation

Régis Le Bris Tactics At Sunderland 2025/2026: How The Black Cats Are Defying Premier League Expectations – Tactical Analysis

Sunderland could not have dreamed of a better start to their Premier League season.  The Black Cats currently sit fourth in the…

November 2, 2025

Aaron Herrera

MLS Team Of The Season 2024: A Data-Driven Selection

The 2024 Major League Soccer season concluded last weekend. Record MLS Cup champions Los Angeles Galaxy ended their longest title drought since…

November 2, 2025

Analysis

Kjetil Knutsen Tactics At Bodø / Glimt 2022/2023 – How Bodo Are Still Dominating The Eliteserien

Currently, at the top of the first Norwegian football league (Eliteserien), FK Bodø/Glimt is attempting to reclaim this trophy for their hometown…

November 2, 2025

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Nordi Mukiele Scout Report At Sunderland 2025/2026: Régis Le Bris Defensive Leader – Player Analysis

Who Is Nordi Mukiele? Nordi Mukiele (187cm/6’2”, 84kg/185lbs) has become an integral part of Régis Le Bris’ Sunderland tactics in the Wearside…

November 1, 2025

Analysis

How Hein Vanhaezebrouck Tactics Have Guided KAA Gent To The Verge Of The Championship Playoffs And Into A European Quarter-Final – Tactical Analysis

With only a few match weeks to go, the Belgian Pro League table shows Hein Vanhaezebrouck’s KAA Gent side in fourth place, above…

November 1, 2025

Analysis

Hein Vanhaezebrouck Tactics At KAA Gent 2021/2022: 6 Wins From 6 And Into The Belgian Cup Final – Tactical Analysis

From August 2020 to December 2020, KAA Gent went through three different permanent managers. Jess Thorup, Laszló Bölöni, and Wim de Decker…

November 1, 2025

3-4-2-1 Formation

Eintracht Frankfurt Vs Borussia Dortmund [1–1 (2–4)] – DFB-Pokal 2025/2026: How Niko Kovač Tactics Survived An Intense Cup Fight – Tactical Analysis

The DFB-Pokal has its own set of rules, which is a very popular saying in Germany. While in the Bundesliga, only one…

November 1, 2025

Analysis

Why Liverpool Are Struggling To Adapt To New Premier League Passing Trend 2025/2026 – Data Analysis

The 2025/2026 Premier League season has revealed a striking tactical shift: the resurgence of the long ball. After several years defined by…

October 31, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Arda Güler Scout Report At Real Madrid 2025/2026: Evolution Under Xabi Alonso Tactics – Player Analysis

Under new coach Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid have adopted a strategy focused on structured control and smart positioning for the 2025/2026 season.…

October 31, 2025

4-1-4-1 Formation

Arsenal Vs Manchester City [1-1] Premier League 2025/2026: Mikel Arteta Reactive Adjustments Vs Low-Possession Pep Guardiola – Tactical Analysis

Arsenal hosted Manchester City in matchweek 5 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season, which ended in a 1-1 draw. This game saw…

October 31, 2025

4-3-1-2 Formation

Real Madrid Vs Barcelona [2–1] – La Liga 2025/2026: Xabi Alonso High Press Exposes Hansi Flick Defensive Flaws In El Clásico – Tactical Analysis

Real Madrid hosted Barcelona at the prestigious Estadio Santiago Bernabéu and, after a powerful attacking performance, convincingly won the tenth La Liga fixture.…

October 30, 2025

1-4-3-2-1 Formation

Thomas Frank Tactics At Tottenham Hotspur 2025/2026: Why Spurs Structure Is Limiting Their Attack – Tactical Analysis

There was a mixed response to Ange Postecoglou‘s sacking at Tottenham Hotspur this summer. However, regardless of which side of the fence you…

October 30, 2025

3-4-1-2 Formation

Atalanta Vs AC Milan [1–1] – Serie A 2025/2026: Samuele Ricci Impact & Max Allegri Final Third Problems – Tactical Analysis

Atalanta recently hosted AC Milan in Serie A gameweek nine, resulting in a draw that suits neither team on paper. In fact,…

October 30, 2025

Analysis

Luciano Spalletti Tactics At Napoli 2021/2022: How Napoli Formation Change Saw Comeback And Keep Juventus Winless – Tactical Analysis

The 3rd game week of the 2021-22 Serie A saw long-standing rivals Napoli host Juventus at the Diego Maradona stadium.  Both teams…

October 29, 2025

Analysis

Luciano Spalletti Tactics At Napoli 2022/2023 – The Tactics Behind Napoli’s Title Dream

SSC Napoli are dominating Serie A. Italy’s football fans are enthusiastic not only about Napoli’s success but above all about the kind…

October 29, 2025

Alessandro Bastoni

Italy’s Bold Post-Euro 2024 Evolution Under Luciano Spalletti Tactics – Tactical Analysis

Following their failure in UEFA Euro 2024, Italy have been trying to start a new chapter under the management of Luciano Spalletti.…

October 29, 2025

Alessandro Bastoni

Nations League 2024/2025: Luciano Spalletti’s Italy Vs Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany – Tactical Analysis

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…

October 29, 2025

Analysis

The Set-Play Chess Match Between Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany & Luciano Spalletti’s Italy – Set-Piece Analysis

After two thrilling legs in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, Germany advanced to the next stage, overcoming Italy 5-4 on aggregate. As we…

October 29, 2025

Analysis

Jorge Jesus Tactics At Fenerbahçe 2022/2023: Can The Portuguese Coach Take Fenerbahçe Back To The Top? – Tactical Analysis

In May 2019, Jorge Jesus was appointed as the new manager of Flamengo. In a brief stint, the Portuguese created one of…

October 29, 2025

Analysis

Vítor Pereira Tactics At Corinthians 2022 – Tactical Analysis

President Duílio Monteiro Alves significantly improved Corinthians’ situation throughout 2021. From undoing the terrible actions of the past administration to implementing a…

October 29, 2025