All articles tagged with #tactical analysis
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Busby Babe
Manchester United's recent 1-1 draw at Fulham highlights ongoing tactical issues under Ruben Amorim, including midfield overrun and poor set-piece defense, raising concerns about his future as the team's struggles continue early in the season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Borussia Dortmund played like favourites in the Champions League final against Real Madrid but lost due to predictable errors, including conceding from set pieces and a critical defensive mistake. Despite dominating much of the game and creating several chances, Dortmund's familiar failings allowed Real Madrid to secure a 2-0 victory.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Managing Madrid
Real Madrid faces Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League Final, overcoming significant injuries and tactical challenges to reach this stage. Key players like Andriy Lunin, Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, and Jude Bellingham have stepped up, while Toni Kroos prepares for his final game. Dortmund, known for their defensive solidity and tactical flexibility, pose a significant threat, particularly through set-pieces and transition attacks. Both teams' pre-game press conferences highlight the respect and strategic focus required for this high-stakes match.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Managing Madrid
Real Madrid faces a crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester City, with the tie finely poised after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg. Carlo Ancelotti's approach at the Bernabeu was aggressive and proactive, resulting in a strong performance. However, fatigue and City's pressing pose challenges for Real Madrid. The team's tactical flexibility and the form of key players like Valverde and Kroos offer hope for success, but overcoming City's dominance at the Etihad Stadium remains a significant challenge.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
Manchester United's chaotic openness and Liverpool's wastefulness led to a dramatic second half at Old Trafford, with United scoring two goals from their first two shots while Liverpool failed to capitalize on their dominance in the first half. United's defensive weaknesses and midfield naivety were exposed, while Liverpool's inability to convert numerous chances into goals may hinder their title aspirations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Bavarian Football Works
Germany's 2-2 draw with Mexico in their final US Tour game highlighted Mexico's strong defensive organization, Germany's high defensive line that left them vulnerable to counterattacks, Julian Nagelsmann's strikerless system causing confusion, and Germany's need for defensive improvement.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Sounder At Heart
The Seattle Sounders will face Sporting Kansas City in a Sunday afternoon MLS match. The Sounders are dealing with injuries to key players, but may switch to a 3-4-3/3-4-2-1 formation to compensate. Sporting Kansas City has had a terrible start to the season, with 10 winless games, and may be missing five starters for the match. The Sounders are currently at the top of the Western Conference, while Sporting Kansas City is at the bottom.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
Brighton defeated Manchester United 1-0 in a Premier League match that was decided by a penalty scored by Alexis Mac Allister in the 98th minute. This was the third time in recent seasons that a fixture between the two teams was decided by a penalty. The match also showcased the result of different styles being used in similar shapes, with Brighton dominating possession and United defending in a mid-block. Brighton's tactical adaptability has put them within touching distance of European qualification for the first time in the club's history.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
Manchester United's controlled and mature performance against Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-final first-leg draw showcased the tactical prowess of manager Erik ten Hag, who has made the team "dynamic" and "surprising". United had more possession, shots, and shots on target than the visitors in the first 75 minutes, but their collapse from 2-0 overshadowed their impressive display. Ten Hag's use of positional rotations and patient build-up play allowed United to manipulate Sevilla's zonal 4-2-3-1 shape. However, injuries and suspensions will leave United without key players for the return leg in Seville.