One of the most tantalising ties of the UEFA Champions League’s Round-of-16 draw kicked off its first leg on Tuesday evening, as Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain played host to LaLiga table-toppers Real Madrid in Le Parc des Princes. Mauricio Pochettino’s star-studded side — with a starting XI consisting of...
Tuesday evening saw PSG get a late winner against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis, including; New in February - set pieces! Plus... * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG...
Xavi Simons (2003, Amsterdam) has been one of the best-known underage players for a long time now. His football quality, catching looks - his long golden curly hair is a trademark - and his presence in social media with 3.7 million followers on Instagram make him a perfect marketing product....
Tuesday night saw PSG easily beat Club Brugge 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average positions and...
Manchester City secured the first spot in Group A of the Champions League after a 2-1 win over PSG at home. Pep Guardiola’s side grabbed the three points coming back from losing position, as the Parisians opened the score in the 50th minute. Although in a better position in the...
Wednesday night saw Man City come from behind to beat PSG in the UEFA Champions League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average...
There was no shortage of expectation placed on Timothée Pembélé (182cm/5’11”, 72kg/158lbs) when he made his debut for Paris Saint-Germain last season. When he burst onto the scene for the Ligue 1 giants, his under-15s coach, Said Aigoun, described him as “one of the best of his generation” and a...
Wednesday night saw Leipzig get a surprise draw against PSG in the UEFA Champions League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average positions...
The Friday night lights shone brightly in Paris as the Ligue 1 champions took centre stage. Most would assume this is referencing Paris Saint Germain, but Lille are the one with gold around their badge. For the first time in nearly a decade, PSG welcomed the champions of France as...
Tuesday night saw PSG come from behind to beat RB Leipzig in the Champions League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average positions and...
In this UEFA Champions League campaign, Group A is the group of death as it contains Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, and RB Leipzig. But people forget about the Jupiler Pro League 2020/21 winner, Club Brugge. Philippe Clement’s side started the season by winning the Belgian Super Cup. In Europe, they...
Tuesday night saw PSG beat Man City 2-0 in the Champions League clash of the night. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average positions and much more!...
Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed head coach of the USMNT. Originally published in 2022, in this piece, we revisit Mauricio Pochettino's tactics and formations during his time at Paris Saint-Germain, which give us some clues on what USMNT can expect from Mauricio Pochettino. Who Is Mauricio Pochettino? Mauricio Pochettino’s time...
Achraf Hakimi, after one superb season with Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan, seems to be on the move already. After the Italian coach unexpectedly left the San Siro, a whole host of Inter’s players were linked with a move away from the club. Principally, it was Romelu Lukaku’s name plastered over...
After previously being sidelined due to an injury Kylian Mbappé stepped up and pushed his team PSG forward to the Coupe de France final after a dramatic penalty shootout against Montpellier. Mbappe gave PSG the lead twice but a couple of defensive errors resulted in a 2-2 draw in the...
Mauricio Pochettino’s more-than-one-year-long hiatus from football management came to an end on 2nd January when the former Tottenham Hotspur manager returned to Paris Saint-Germain, where he spent over two years as a player from January 2001 until July 2003, to succeed now-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel as manager of the defending...
The final game of the 2019/20 season came down to a clash between two European heavyweights, with the French and German champions looking to consolidate their domestic success with a European Cup. Bayern Munich came into the match as favourites, having won every UEFA Champions League match in their campaign...
Thiago Silva is a PSG legend. There’s no questioning it. The Brazilian veteran has been in Paris for 8 years and has won countless Ligue 1 titles and cup competitions. However, his contract will run out at the end of June, and he is looking to leave the club. In...
Who Is Kylian Mbappé? Kylian Mbappé is one, if not the most talented player of his generation. He revealed himself to the world at a very early age during the 2016/17 season with Monaco, where his club won Ligue 1 ahead of Paris Saint-Germain and reached the UEFA Champions League...
Every two years, the attention of many fans and scouts are put on the U17 World Cup, where future prospects will showcase their abilities and bring the trophy back to their home country. This year, there were predictions about the champion for the edition, which included Brazil U17, since the...
