Napoli faced AC Milan in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-finals recently and beat them to advance to the final against Bologna. After winning the title last season, I Rossoneri failed to repeat the feat this time, as Napoli were more determined and crucial in both the defensive and attacking phases, ensuring a positive result...
Chelsea are having an up-and-down season, currently sitting in fourth place and eight points behind league leaders Arsenal. The Blues have dealt with injuries and bad results, but one of the main bright spots this season has been Enzo Fernández. With Cole Palmer missing most of the season due to...
Modern central defending has changed. Centre-backs still must defend their box, win duels, and clear danger. But most teams nowadays ask them to start the attack in the first phase, to vary their passing, to be comfortable under pressure, and to solve problems with the ball as much as without...
Chema Andrés (190cm/6’3”, 77kg/169lbs) joined VfB Stuttgart from Real Madrid this past summer for a transfer fee of just €3m. Andrés was a Real Madrid academy product, having joined Los Blancos' youth setup from Levante in 2018. Like many who came through the Galacticos academy before him, such as Juan...
Jay Stansfield is a player who’s had real pressure on his shoulders from a young age and learned quickly how to deal with it. Growing up around senior football through his father, the late Adam Stansfield, meant he was exposed to the realities of the game early, not just the academy...
Manchester United faced AFC Bournemouth in Gameweek 16 of the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign, and it was one of the most entertaining games of the season, ending in a 4-4 draw. It was, however, not so entertaining for both teams’ players and managers, especially for Manchester United, who were winning...
Atlético Madrid’s attacking corners in the 2025/2026 La Liga season are not designed as isolated scoring attempts. They serve as a mechanism to maintain territorial dominance, destabilise defensive structures, and create repeatable, high-value moments near the goal. Rather than relying on elaborate choreography. Atlético's strategy revolves around three core principles:...
Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 in Gameweek 16 of the 2025/2026 edition of the Premier League. With a brace from Erling Haaland and a stunner from Phil Foden, the Cityzens secured the all-important points to maintain second place, as Aston Villa chase them with just a point difference. The...
Lennart Karl is a standout player for Bayern Munich in the 2025/2026 season, having been promoted from the Bayern Munich U19 team last year. The 17-year-old midfielder has played 22 games and scored 8 goals, becoming one of Bayern's best players this season, with a Transfermarkt market value of €20m. He primarily plays...
In the Bundesliga, 1. FSV Mainz 05 have had a very weird trajectory in the last couple of seasons. Between being caught in the relegation battle, historically bad seasons and European outings, the club has longed for consistency for years. After a bad start to the season, the team fired...
Hugo Duro has cemented his role as a key figure in Valencia CF's current era under the guidance of coach Carlos Corberán. Following several seasons with inconsistent performances, Duro has become the team's reliable offensive leader in the 2025/2026 season. With five goals in 15 La Liga matches, he is...
Aston Villa entered the 2025/2026 campaign with a noticeably unstable rhythm, struggling to impose their identity during the opening weeks despite the continuity under Unai Emery. As the season unfolded, the team experienced a clear tactical reawakening, evolving into one of the Premier League’s most balanced and tactically adaptable sides....
Celtic hosted AS Roma for the UEFA Europa League sixth fixture at Celtic Park, and the match ended with a convincing 0-3 away win for Roma. Celtic’s change of manager and playing system made things a bit complicated for the team, mainly because they faced a very organised team with experience...
Lens top Ligue 1 as we close in on the halfway point, ahead of PSG by one point at the top of the table. The historic French club has had a meteoric rise over the past five years, considering they were in Ligue 2 as recently as 2020. Franck Haise...
Real Madrid hosted Manchester City in a UEFA Champions League clash that renewed the rivalry between the two teams and delivered one of the most-watched encounters in the competition. The match ended with a 1-2 win for Man City, who climbed to fourth spot and are further confirming their qualification...
When Villarreal acquired Alberto Moleiro from UD Las Palmas, they didn't expect immediate results. Yet, the 22-year-old has shattered those expectations, establishing himself as a vital part of the team's attack under coach Marcelino. Having already scored six goals and provided two assists in 15 La Liga appearances this season,...
The modern full-back has become a shapeshifter. The job once began and ended on the touchline, dealing with the opposition’s winger and swinging in a couple of crosses. Then came the attacking full-backs, who were forgiven defensive lapses if they broke the line with acceleration and a cutback. The role...
Anis Hadj Moussa (176cm/5’9”, 68kg/149lbs) is one of the most exciting up-and-coming left-footed right wingers in Europe today. The Algeria international may well be his country’s natural successor to Riyad Mahrez on the right-hand side, with Hadj Moussa having come off the bench to replace the national team captain, Mahrez,...
Will Lankshear (born 2005) is an English striker who has made a name for himself with a sharp eye for goal, clever movement, and a mentality that thrives on taking chances when they come. Currently on loan at Oxford United from Tottenham Hotspur, Lankshear is the kind of forward who...
There are a lot of derbies in the Bundesliga, but there are two that stand out among the rest. The first one is the Revierderby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04, but with Schalke in the second division for now, the derby won’t take place this season. The Nordderby between...
