The Spanish footballing world is bracing itself for a big clash as FC Barcelona face Atlético Madrid in one of the most important games of the La Liga season. The match is scheduled for Saturday, 21 December 2024, at 3:00 PM ET. It will take place at the Estadi Olímpic...
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...
One can debate many strategies in football. But there is one thing no football coach will ever doubt: the importance of counter-attacking. In football, goals can either be scored from a positional attack, from set-piece situations or counter-attacks. The latter contains some advantages one can benefit from, which will be...
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 evident from the country’s UEFA EURO 2024 victory, Spain possesses a lot of footballing talent. In the Tercera Federación, the fifth tier of Spanish football, youth categories from prominent La Liga clubs like Rayo Vallecano, CD Leganés, and Atlético Madrid compete, showcasing the development talent of these top-flight teams....
At the time of writing, Barcelona are the only team to have a 100% record in La Liga this season, winning all of their five games. They are also one of the four teams to score in all their games, along with Real Madrid, Villarreal and Celta Vigo. Some of...
At the time of writing, Barcelona are the only team to have a 100% record in La Liga this season, winning all of their five games. They are also one of the four teams to score in all their games, along with Real Madrid, Villarreal and Celta Vigo. Some of...
Matchday two of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is complete, and it was a whirlwind of action and surprises. Our tactical analysis shares the best formations and plays from Champions League week two, delving into what worked and what didn't. This is part two of a series on the 2024/25...
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...
Long gone are the days when we primarily considered the traditional ‘target man’ or ‘target forward’ someone who was mainly good for holding the ball up by utilising their physical advantage. With the evolution of styles and more focus on technical ability, target men have become multi-faceted players who can...
Benfica faced Atlético Madrid in the second match of the UEFA Champions League’s 'league phase' — and came out victorious. Beating Atlético Madrid 4-0, even though the game took place at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, not only means that Benfica won three points in the standings but also...
Long gone are the days when we primarily considered the traditional ‘target man’ or ‘target forward’ someone who was mainly good for holding the ball up by utilising their physical advantage. With the evolution of styles and more focus on technical ability, target men have become multi-faceted players who can...
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...
At the time of writing, Barcelona are the only team to have a 100% record in La Liga this season, winning all of their five games. They are also one of the four teams to score in all their games, along with Real Madrid, Villarreal and Celta Vigo. Some of...
Matchday one of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is complete and it was a whirlwind of action and surprises. Our tactical analysis shares the best tactical formations and plays from Champions League week one, as we dive into what worked and what didn't work. Let's start off with a look...
Football season is officially in full swing, after an action-packed summer of Euro 2024 and the Paris 2024 Olympics. Our latest September 2024 issue of Total Football Analysis Magazine is out NOW and previews what the 2024/25 campaign might bring across all different leagues around the world! This month we...
Many top teams in football today like to deploy an intense, high-pressing system that forces opposition mistakes high up the pitch; when executed effectively, this can yield tremendous results. However, it is possible to utilise tactics of the opposite approach, aka a low-block. Low possession rates and a low defensive...
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...
This summer window has seen La Liga clubs spend big on transfers, including Julián Álvarez to Atlético Madrid and Dani Olmo to Barcelona. A trend that is increasingly prevalent across all European clubs — especially the top five leagues — has seen clubs spend big on players aged 23 or...
