ADO Den Haag, who have been in the Eredivisie’s relegation places for 26 of 31 match days this season, shocked Feyenoord 3-2 on May 2nd. This article analyzes both clubs’ tactics.… Read More ADO Den Haag 3-2 Feyenoord – Tactical Analysis: Defensive Errors By Both Sides Leads To Shock ADO Victory
The historic Old Firm of Scotland battled it out on May 2nd to a 4-1 Rangers victory. Rangers had already won the league and Celtic were guaranteed 2nd place, but this match’s meaning never changes based on league position or if titles/positions are at stake. For these storied clubs, this match is everything. Supporters demand victory for their club regardless of the players, managers, situation, or other factors surrounding the club at kickoff.… Read More Rangers 4-1 Celtic: Tactical Analysis of Rangers’ Final Old Firm Test In Push For Invincible Season
Karlsruher SC kept a structured and narrow defensive shape in their 1-1 draw with Hamburger SV. This article breaks down both team’s tactics and how both HSV and KSC couldn’t create many chances from open play. HSV’s promotion hopes are now under even more pressure.… Read More Hamburg 1-1 Karlsruher SC: HSV Promotion Hopes Narrowed by KSC’s Compact Defensive Tactics
This article looks at how Mainz’s successful use of defensive tactics smothered Bayern Munich and led them to a 2-1 victory to continue their Great Escape from relegation.… Read More Mainz 2-1 Bayern: Mainz’s Catenaccio-like Defensive Tactics Stifle Bayern’s Attack
Sønderjyske’s direct attacking tactics and structured defensive shape helped them unexpectedly beat Midtjylland 3-1. This article looks at how both teams set up and how Sønderjyske’s directness carved open one of the best Danish teams of the past decade.… Read More Sønderjyske 3-1 Midtjylland: Direct Tactics Propel Sønderjyske to a Second Straight Cup Final
This article analyzes Genk’s tactics in their 2021 Belgian Cup final 2-1 victory over Standard de Liège. Genk’s tactical changes at half time propelled them to their first Cup victory since 2013.… Read More How Genk’s Tactics Beat Standard Liège 2-1 in the 2021 Belgian Cup
Article by Ben Griffis Ryan Mason, whose career ended after a life-threatening head injury in January 2017, took over at Spurs on April 19th after José Mourinho was sacked. The Tottenham academy graduate and Enfield native took charge of his first senior match 2 days later against Southampton. While he coached in the Spurs youth… Read More A Tactical Look at Ryan Mason’s Managerial Debut
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