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Creative attacking wingers are experiencing a renaissance at the top level of European football, a welcome departure from the modern game's ever-increasing robotism. The best example of this is the form of Barcelona’s young talisman from La Masia, Lamine Yamal, who lit up the UEFA Champions League knockout stages.  Another...

Usually, the games in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals don't offer a lot of highlights or goals. This year, we got a tie that changed things up massively from start to finish. Inter Milan and Barcelona came to San Siro after an incredible 3-3 draw at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys...

The UEFA Champions League semi-finals are always a special time of year, as four teams fight for the chance to compete in the final, the most important game of European football. Two of the biggest names clashed on Montjuíc on Wednesday night in the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The home team, FC...

You can now listen to this article on the TFA Podcast! Subscribe for free on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or via RSS. Barcelona Recent Weakness At Defending Corners  On Wednesday, the world's attention turns to the UEFA Champions League semi-final match between Barcelona and Inter Milan. In a challenging match like...

Barcelona remains one of only two teams, alongside Paris Saint-Germain, that can win their domestic league, domestic cup, and the UEFA Champions League in 2024/2025. Hansi Flick’s men successfully defeated their arch-rivals Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey Final on Saturday, with Jules Koundé securing the victory for Barça late on in...

Borussia Dortmund may have been knocked out of the Champions League by FC Barcelona in the quarter-finals this season. However, Dortmund showed the world something in the second leg at Signal Iduna Park. They showed how Barcelona can be beaten, shutting down Hansi Flick's attack and hitting back efficiently. Dortmund...

The moment that FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund were destined to meet in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, it was clear that two different worlds were going to meet up twice in April. Barcelona, on the other hand, has worked through its winter slump and is in stellar form coming...

Last Tuesday, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid played an exciting match in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Both teams delivered an exciting match that resulted in eight goals. The game ended in a four-four draw, taking scores level heading into the second leg. It was very clear...

What Is A High Line In Football? A high defensive line is a tactic that allows teams to press whilst keeping the distances between their lines tight, preventing them from being played through. When done effectively, it can suffocate opposition teams, especially those with a possession-based playing style. However, it...

There is considerable agreement among football fans worldwide that the Estadio de Luz may have just hosted one of the UEFA Champions League’s most exciting matches. On a historical night in Lisbon, we saw an incredibly entertaining match between Benfica and Barcelona, creating new history with the first-ever 5-4 scoreline...

FC Barcelona are rarely out of the headlines in Spanish football, and their resounding victory in the Supercopa de España continued their emerging tactical superiority against fierce rivals, Real Madrid. However, under Hansi Flick’s reign, one player in particular has undergone a significant role change, transforming him from a zero to...

In the build-up to the Super Cup El Clásico, Barcelona’s resounding 4-0 over Real Madrid in October was on everyone's mind. Was that match a fluke? Would Barcelona’s poor run of form to end 2024 hurt them? How would Real Madrid's long list of injuries impact them in this match?...

This tactical theory will analyse tactics used in the attacking phase by teams playing in a 4-3-3 formation.  The tactical analysis will focus on both the individual techniques and movements used by players in Europe's top teams as well as how these forwards interact with their teammates.  Current Premier League...

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...

The UEFA Champions League group stage match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona at Signal Iduna Park was a great example of skill and strategy in action. Barcelona won 3-2, taking a big step towards qualification for the knockout stages, as we will see in this tactical analysis. After a...

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...

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...

Matchday four of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is complete. Our tactical analysis shares the best formations, plays and tactics from Champions League week four.  We will analyze Barcelona’s attacking tactics, the characteristics of the half-spaces, and the benefits of overloads in these areas. Additionally, we will examine Bayer Leverkusen’s central overload in...

Sometimes, a big team will have an off day and drop points. Sometimes, that team drops points due to misfortune or bad luck. On other occasions, they’re outclassed on the day — this is what happened when Barcelona met Real Sociedad this past weekend and dropped their second set of...