Category: FC Barcelona

Analysis

Mikayil Faye: The teenage defensive sensation who could be the future of Barcelona – scout report

A lot has been said about Barcelona’s finances and reported transfer ban, but that hasn’t stopped them from planning for the future.…

June 20, 2023

FC Barcelona

TFA Scouted: The heir to Sergio Busquets’ throne at Barcelona – podcast

In this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by co-host Bryant Marques as the duo discuss a…

June 19, 2023

Analysis

UWCL Final 2023: Why Barcelona’s tactical changes helped them recover from “a disastrous start” to defeat Wolfsburg – tactical analysis

For all of their attacking quality, 2022/23 has not been one of Barcelona Femení’s strongest seasons, with there being a number of…

June 7, 2023

Analysis

Why the versatile Jules Koundé is one of the best defenders in European football – scout report

Jules Koundé, the 23-year-old, is the newest addition to Xavi’s team. A few English clubs were also eyeing him then but decided…

October 31, 2022

Analysis

UEFA Champions League 2022/23: Why Barcelona’s intensity wasn’t enough against Inter’s experience – tactical analysis

A dramatic game at Camp Nou against Inter, which ended in a 3-3 draw, gave Barcelona some last hope that they can…

October 14, 2022

Champions League

UEFA Champions League 2022/23: How Nagelsmann’s half-time adjustments led Bayern Munich to victory over Barcelona

Julian Nagelsmann has long been lauded as one of the most interesting young coaches in football, at least from a tactical perspective,…

September 14, 2022

Cádiz Club de Fútbol

La Liga 2022/23: Cadiz vs Barcelona – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday night saw Cadiz vs Barcelona in La Liga. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical…

September 12, 2022

Champions League

UEFA Champions League 2022/23: Barcelona vs Viktoria Plzen – data viz, stats and insights

Wednesday evening saw Barcelona vs Viktoria Plzen in the UEFA Champions League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to…

September 9, 2022

Data Analysis

La Liga 2022/23: Sevilla vs Barcelona – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday night saw Sevilla vs Barcelona in La Liga. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical…

September 5, 2022

Carlo Ancelotti

La Liga 2022/23: Espanyol vs Real Madrid – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday night saw Espanyol vs Real Madrid in La Liga. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this…

August 30, 2022

Data Analysis

La Liga 2022/23: Barcelona vs Real Valladolid – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday night saw Barcelona vs Real Valladolid in La Liga. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this…

August 30, 2022

Data Analysis

La Liga 2022/23: Real Sociedad vs Barcelona – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday night saw Real Sociedad vs Barcelona in La Liga. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this…

August 23, 2022

Analysis

Resolute Rayo: Barca unable to combat Vallecano’s high pressing and tough defending – tactical analysis

It is no secret that Barcelona have had their issues off the pitch in recent years – many of those troubles remain…

August 16, 2022

Andoni Iraola

La Liga 2022/23: Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday night saw Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano in the opening round of La Liga matches. We’ve broken down all the key stats for…

August 15, 2022

Analysis

“Two sides that are not used to losing”: Why Barcelona against Lyon will be a “special” Champions League final – tactical preview

This weekend sees the 2021/2022 Women’s Champions League come to an end, with two giants of the women’s game going up against…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

La Liga: How Real Sociedad exposed Barcelona’s tactical frailties despite taking all three points – tactical analysis

Xavi Hernandez has rightly received plaudits for the resurgence of Barcelona this season. The club was nosediving towards the deadly depths of…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Frenkie de Jong: The solution to Manchester United’s midfield woes? – scout report

Frenkie de Jong’s future has been a topic of huge debate for the better part of a month. After a breakthrough season…

July 2, 2022

Analysis

Andreas Christensen 2021/22: Barcelona and one the most under-valued defenders in football – scout report

Andreas Christensen perhaps did not initially receive the same vociferous praise usually credited to Chelsea’s proud and illustrious list of Cobham graduates,…

March 29, 2022

Carlo Ancelotti

La Liga 21/22: How Xavi outsmarted Ancelotti to earn dominant El Clásico victory – tactical analysis

For the first time in La Liga history, neither Real Madrid nor Barcelona walked out in their traditional strips for El Clásico.…

March 25, 2022

Analysis

Pablo Torre & Álvaro Leiva: Primera RFEF’s teenage sensations – scout report

Last summer, the Spanish football pyramid suffered a big revamp. The former third division (Segunda B), composed of over a hundred teams…

March 5, 2022