Category: Tactical Analysis

Analysis

Raúl Tactics At Real Madrid Castilla 2022/2023 – The Heir To Carlo Ancelotti’s Golden Throne At Real Madrid?

There are few players as synonymous with Real Madrid as Raúl. The Madrid native signed for Los Blancos youth academy, known as…

September 3, 2025

1. FSV Mainz 05

The Domino Effect: How Mainz U19 Convert Corners Into Goals 2025/2026 – Set-Piece Analysis

Mainz U19s are a top case study of how to execute different individual and group principles in terms of winning space and…

September 3, 2025

3-4-3 Formation

Borussia Dortmund Vs Union Berlin [3-0] Bundesliga 2025/2026: Niko Kovač Formation Change Powers Win – Tactical Analysis

Borussia Dortmund started their 2025/2026 Bundesliga campaign dropping points against St. Pauli. However, they’ve kicked on for the second matchday by recording…

September 2, 2025

Ademola Lookman

Road To Glory: Analyzing AFCON 2023 Semi-Finalist Tactics And Key Insights – Scout Report

Tomorrow, the world’s eyes will turn to the semi-final matches of the Africa Cup Of Nations, after a tournament full of excitement…

September 2, 2025

2. Bundesliga

Thomas Wörle Tactics At SSV Ulm 1846 & The 2. Bundesliga Challenge – Tactical Analysis

Ulm is a relatively small city located in southern Germany. It’s not really famous, but its cathedral, the Ulmer Münster, is the…

September 2, 2025

Analysis

Harvey Elliott Scout Report At Liverpool 2024/2025: A Premier League Summer Bargain? – Player Analysis

Very few people can question Liverpool Manager Arne Slot’s tactics or personnel choices this season. The Dutchman arrived last summer and won the Premier League…

September 2, 2025

Analysis

Nuri Şahin Tactics At Borussia Dortmund 2023/2024 – Explaining Their Player-Driven Attack

This year, Leverkusen’s strong performance under former Real Madrid and Liverpool player Xabi Alonso has been gaining a lot of attention across…

September 1, 2025

3-5-2 Formation

Christopher Nkunku Scout Report At AC Milan 2025/2026: Massimiliano Allegri’s New Striker? – Player Analysis

Christopher Nkunku is joining AC Milan from Chelsea for an estimated €42 million fee. I Rossoneri’s main need from the summer transfer…

August 31, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Okan Buruk Tactics At Galatasaray 2023/2024 – Explaining His Impenetrable Defence

Over in the Süper Lig, Turkey’s most decorated club, Galatasaray, are vying for a second successive league title under the leadership of…

August 31, 2025

Analysis

The Re-Emergence Of Man-Marking In A High Press – Tactical Theory

As football data continues to evolve, we’re seeing that most goal-scoring actions are produced with limited time in possession and few passes.…

August 30, 2025

Analysis

Leon Bailey Scout Report At AS Roma 2025/2026: Gian Piero Gasperini’s Explosive Aston Villa Loanee – Player Analysis

Leon Bailey is set to become the first Jamaican footballer to play for AS Roma following his recent loan move to I…

August 30, 2025

4-4-2 Formation

Carlos Carvalhal Tactics At Celta Vigo 2022/2023 – How Tactical Adaptability Has Revived Celta Vigo Season And Added Stability

Celta Vigo, after experiencing a series of defeats under Argentinian coach Eduardo Coudet, appointed Portuguese coach Carlos Carvalhal on November 2, 2022,…

August 28, 2025

Analysis

Carlos Carvalhal Tactics At SC Braga 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Throughout its existence, Portuguese football has been dominated by three teams. Sporting CP, Benfica, and FC Porto are the most dominant teams…

August 28, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Newcastle United Vs Liverpool [2-3] Premier League 2025/2026: How Aerial Duels & Defensive Errors Shaped The Game – Tactical Analysis

The Premier League witnessed one of the most entertaining games of the season so far, with Liverpool securing a crucial last-minute win…

August 27, 2025

4-5-1 Formation

Marco Baroni Tactics At US Lecce 2022/2023 – Tactical Analysis

Despite winning Serie B with a fantastic campaign in 2021/22, US Lecce’s future in Serie A was understandably questioned in the summer.…

August 27, 2025

Analysis

Como Vs Lazio [2-0] Serie A 2025/2026: Cesc Fàbregas Tactics Stun Maurizio Sarri – Tactical Analysis

Como opened their 2025/2026 Serie A season with a very impressive win against a powerful Lazio, who were hoping to kick off…

August 27, 2025

Analysis

Arsenal Vs Leeds United [5-0] Premier League 2025/2026: Mikel Arteta’s Tactical Evolution – Tactical Analysis

Arsenal are presenting a serious candidacy to finally lift the Premier League for the first time since 2004. Mikel Arteta’s boys have…

August 26, 2025

4-3-3 Formation

Occupying Space Between Opposition Midfield And Defence – Tactical Theory

When analysing attacking play, many talk about the width and depth provided. However, it is also important to position players between the…

August 25, 2025

Analysis

Manchester City Vs Tottenham Hotspur [0-2] Premier League 2025/2026: How Thomas Frank Beat Pep Guardiola – Tactical Analysis

Both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City came into Saturday off the back of opening weekend wins.  It was Thomas Frank’s first big…

August 25, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Bayern Munich Vs RB Leipzig [6-0] Bundesliga 2025/2026: Vincent Kompany Tactics Destroy New Ole Werner Team – Tactical Analysis

Bayern Munich have started their 2025/2026 season in some style as they thrashed Ole Werner’s RB Leipzig by six goals to nil.…

August 25, 2025