For the first time in La Liga history, neither Real Madrid nor Barcelona walked out in their traditional strips for El Clásico. Madrid donned their fresh black kit to commemorate the club’s 120th anniversary while Barça were in their yellow kit carrying the colors of Senyera, the flag of the...
Just over three weeks after LaLiga leaders Real Madrid were dominated by their Ligue 1 counterparts PSG at Le Parc des Princes in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round-of-16 tie, Los Blancos managed to turn the tide at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu to ensure that the most successful...
Wednesday evening saw Real Madrid turn it around against PSG in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, meaning the Spanish giants go through on aggregate. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces *...
Last summer, the Spanish football pyramid suffered a big revamp. The former third division (Segunda B), composed of over a hundred teams divided into five groups, was divided in Segunda RFEF, the current fourth tier with 90 teams in four groups, and Primera RFEF, the current third tier with 40...
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...
The first Madrid derby of this La Liga campaign was played on Sunday. Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid found the net twice and took all three points against Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. Although this was not the most entertaining game from the goal threat perspective, tactically, it was a...
Vinicius Junior is a 21-year-old Brazilian winger who plays for Real Madrid but if you are reading this, I expect you know who Vinicius Junior is by now. He arrived at Real Madrid in the summer of 2018 from the Brazilian side Flamengo despite agreeing to join the La Liga...
Tuesday night saw Real Madrid beat Inter 2-0 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 much...
Wednesday night saw Real Madrid beat Sheriff 3-0 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 much more! We...
Wednesday night saw Real Madrid vs Shakhtar 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 much more! We...
Tuesday night saw Real Madrid beat Shakhtar with ease 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 much...
Tuesday night saw a shock in the Champions League when Real Madrid lost at home to Sheriff. 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 *...
Fabio Carvalho has caught the attention of many Championship viewers early on into the season. After making a handful of Premier League appearances last term after Fulham had their relegation status confirmed, the question was; would Marco Silva show the same faith as Scott Parker did in England’s second tier....
In our latest tactical analysis video, we look at Real Madrid's new midfielder Eduardo Camavinga and explain why he should improve Carlo Ancelotti's team this season. Enjoy the scout report! Don't forget to like the video and subscribe to the channel!
When Zinedine Zidane announced he was leaving Real Madrid for the second time in three years, the inevitable rumour mill found momentum. Would Massimiliano Allegri, Antonio Conte, or Mauricio Pochettino replace the Frenchman? Could Real Madrid hand the job to another club legend, such as Raúl or Xabi Alonso? As...
On Wednesday evening, Chelsea hosted Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge in a hotly anticipated semi-final second leg. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Chelsea had the advantage of an away goal going into this tie. As it turned out, this away goal didn’t play a part in the...
Chelsea didn't pull any punches in the first leg, carving up Real Madrid's defensive tactics in the first 30 minutes of the match. The La Liga champions were down, but not out. Karim Benzema's fantastic goal leveled the scoreline at one, setting up for a seismic second leg. In this...
On Tuesday evening, the first of the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League semi-finals between Real Madrid and Chelsea. It was eventually a draw although Chelsea arguably deserved the victory. This tactical analysis will take a deep dive into the tactics of both sides, and how it ended up as a draw. We...
The Champions League returns and it's two of Europe's super clubs facing off. Real Madrid is set to host Chelsea at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano for the first leg of the Champions League semifinal. Both teams enter the tie in good form and reasonably rested for the midweek tilt....
