Francesco Calzona continued to find old instruction manuals, left behind by his predecessor, to gain a foothold in this match. Despite Napoli eventually breaking through, Calzona still failed to find the section on defending crosses and headers: as AS Roma snatched a point to pile more misery on the Maradona.    Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Luciano Spalletti is no longer in the dugout for either of these two teams, but the states that Napoli and Roma find themselves in can be tipped towards the national team’s coach; and the effect he has had.  Having offic ..read more

Leipzig moved five points clear of Dortmund in fifth place, with a deserved 4-1 win over their top four rivals. The home team were superior to their opponents in numerous areas; and despite going a goal behind, it was a comfortable victory, helped by two goals either side of the half-time break. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. RasenBallsport Leipzig played host to Borussia Dortmund in Bundesliga Matchday 31. This clash was a meeting of fourth versus fifth in the league, with Marco Rose’s side holding a two point advantage over Edin Terzić’s team, prior to kick-off. Ordinari ..read more

Arsenal claimed the top spot on Tuesday. The following day, Liverpool suffered a massive setback, prompting Manchester City to respond, which they did in impressive fashion. City’s midfielders stole the show this time, as they were able to counter Brighton’s aggressive approach with multiple solutions. A convincing 4-0 victory reflected both in terms of result and the quality of their performance. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to support our work, consider taking a subscription. Recent weeks have po ..read more

At a similar stage to last year, the final furlong of the Premier League brought back these two teams together. Todd Boehly's bankrolled blueprint, crippled with little return on outlay, still stalls out in the wilderness. And again, firm foundations at Arsenal's armory swept them away. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Arsenal arrested their slump with a 2-0 triumph against Wolves on the weekend that propelled them back to the top of the table. However, the pursuit of perfection remains of the utmost importance. The reigning champions still stand to return to the s ..read more

While the scoreline may read two-one, what matters most is Internazionale’s twentieth Scudetto to AC Milan’s nineteen. Milan, who certainly started and ended the game well, fell prey to Inter for the sixth consecutive time, thanks to another flexible display that exploited Milan’s backline. Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram netted the goals for the champions, and despite Fikayo Tomori pulling a goal back late on, Inter’s dominance was ultimately crowned to the detriment of their city rivals. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. The Derby della Madonnina may lack signific ..read more

To the exact day ten years ago, Cristiano Ronaldo had wrecked Catalan hearts on the way to a historic 100 point haul. Here, the Santiago Bernabéu beckoned forward its newest hero to seal the deal at the death. Their rivals might not be at the same peaks that defined the days of their manager on the field, but setting the standard is still second nature to this sporting institution. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Real Madrid are rallying the charge for more glory. Revenge was the result of a riveting repeat of their clash with Champions League holders Manchester C ..read more

Manchester City had the majority of the ball in this game, but were not at their best, able to be contained by Chelsea’s compact defensive scheme. Chelsea looked dangerous in transitions too, and were arguably the better team overall. However, they did not finish their chances, and were made to regret it late on when Bernardo Silva struck for City.  Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to support our work, consider taking a subscription. Manchester City arrived at Wembley on the back of an agonizing penalty sh ..read more

Paris Saint-Germain left an ominous warning for fellow Coupe de France finalists as they demolished Olympique Lyonnais at the Parc des Princes. The visitors had been on an impressive run of form coming into this game and it was billed as a chance to test their mettle against the league leaders, mettle was tested, and adjustments will have to be made for the 25th of May.  Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Hartland. A midweek masterpiece over Barcelona had ensured Les Parisiens a return to the final four of the Champions League since the 2020/21 season. You could be forgiven for th ..read more

Dortmund welcomed the table toppers, who have achieved what has been impossible since 2012, to their turf. Against the envy of the nation, three points would steal their sunshine. However, the new champions have set their sights on the inconceivable and would not permit that wish. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Bayer Leverkusen are living the dream. No one can topple their 16 point lead at the top of the table in the Bundesliga, confirming their first title in the club's 120 year history. A little more than a month remains until they fight for their first DFB Pok ..read more

At this stage of the season, only the result matters… right? Arsenal undoubtedly had the attacking control, but did Wolverhampton Wanderers find some more solutions against one of the league’s best defenses? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. What a terrible run for Arsenal. The tables soon turned on the Bayern München tie, before Aston Villa rocked their control, bypassed the press and scored two late goals to take away a huge chance to take advantage in the title race. Possession turned stodgy at the Allianz Arena before Bayern took advantage at home. Arsenal’s tactical issue ..read more