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Borussia Dortmund 2 – 1 Hoffenheim: Tactical Analysis
With the Borussia Dortmund hierarchy deciding Peter Bosz’ departure as necessary for BVB achieving their desired level of success, Peter Stoger was quickly brought in to manage Die Schwarzgelben. Despite some considering the swap of bosses a downgrade, with Stoger’s far more compact approach compared to Bosz’ more attractive possession-based style, the new gaffer’s initial…
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The Manchester Derby: A Tactical Analysis
The Manchester derby wasn’t just a game between the clubs that occupy the first two spots in the Premier League, nor was it a match between the two richest clubs in England, but it was, well and truly, the umpteenth tactical battle between Josè Mourinho and Pep Guardiola – two of the most successful managers…
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Pep Guardiola’s Tactical Juggernaut
Pep Guardiola is one of the tactical icons of this era and his style has almost been revolutionary. After struggling a bit in his first season with Manchester City, his team have looked unstoppable this year. In this article, I will go in depth about his tactics and why they have been so successful. Formations/Player…
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El renacimiento del Valencia CF
Con un plantel reestructurado, ambición y rendimientos ejemplares, el Valencia finalmente ha regresado a los días ganadores. Desde hace varios años, el equipo emblemático del este de España luchó por lograr algo al más alto nivel, pareció contento con desempeñar un papel secundario, incluso un papel terciario, jugando para permanecer en la Liga. Excluido del…
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The rebirth of Valencia CF
With a restructured squad, ambition and exemplary performances, Valencia have finally returned to winning days. For several years now, the emblematic team of eastern Spain struggled to achieve something at the highest level, seeming content to play a secondary role, or even a tertiary role, playing to remain in La Liga. Excluded from the brilliant…
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La renaissance du FC Valence
Avec un effectif restructuré, une ambition assumée et des performances exemplaires, le FC Valence a définitivement retrouvé le cocktail de la gagne. Depuis plusieurs années, l’équipe emblématique de l’est de l’Espagne peinait à concrétiser au plus haut niveau, se contentant d’occuper un rôle secondaire voire tertiaire, en jouant le maintien. Évincés du brillant trio espagnol…
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Tactical Analysis: Sevilla-Atlético Madrid
Meeting at Atletico Madrid’s new home, Wanda Metropolitano, was two of the four foreign La Liga managers. Argentina’s Eduardo Berizzo would travel with his Sevilla side to face fellow countryman Diego Simeone in a battle for second place in the table, following a strong first five games from both sides. Two of the league’s most…
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Japan defeats Australia
Japan booked their place to a sixth straight World Cup as Samurai Blue defeated Australia 2-0, a victory that guaranteed them the top spot in Group B of Asia’s qualifying campaign for Russia 2018. “This is for all of Japan,” said manager Vahid Halilhodzic, who took over from Javier Aguirre to finish the job just before the start…
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Tactical Analysis: Porto 1-1 Benfica
One of the biggest and most competitive derbies in world football, Benfica would make the trip away to Porto’s Estadio Dragao for a mid-season battle. After expectedly strong starts to the season, following excellent transfer windows for both clubs, this early season matchup between two title contenders was highly anticipated. With Nuno’s newly integrated positional…
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Analisi Tattica: Juventus-Lazio 2-3
La Lazio ha vinto meritatamente la Supercoppa Italiana, palesandosi superiore dal punto di vista sia tattico che fisico e delineando i limiti del gioco della Juventus. La Lazio arriva alla sfida dopo una preparazione molto intensa cominciata l’8 luglio, 7 giorni prima dell’inizio dela preparazione juventina. A Roma c’è un clima positivo, l’ambiente biancoceleste è…
