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Tactical Preview: Arsenal-Round of 16
As a lifelong Arsenal fan, it’s hard to look ahead to the return of the Champions League and it’s knockout phase without feeling a sense of groundhog day. The Gunners go into their last 16 match having exited at this stage for six consecutive years, and their hopes of finally progressing again were dealt a…
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Tactical Preview: Napoli-Round of 16
The Azzurri are headed into Wednesday’s clash against Real Madrid in fine form having secured their 18th consecutive positive result after an impressive, though not spectacular, 2-0 win over Genoa on Friday. It wasn’t a stunning performance from Sarri and his men but winning without playing your best is an important characteristic for any competitive…
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Tactical Analysis: Claude Puel’s Southampton Challenge
Claude Puel is a very interesting figure. Minimal hype was made of the former Nice manager’s arrival on the south coast and 6 months into his journey with Southampton and things have been hit and miss as they sit in 12th place in the Premier League. Puel’s men have however booked their ticket to Wembley…
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Tactical Preview: Manchester City-Round Of 16
In what has been nothing short of a tumultuous season for Manchester City but there finally appears to be some returning stability, a timely return to form. A draw against Spurs ultimately proved underwhelming due to the nature of the performance but the energy undoubtedly carried over to proceeding matches against West Ham and Swansea.…
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Tactical Preview: Borussia Dortmund-Champions League Round of 16
Champions League: Borussia Dortmund play Portuguese giants Benfica away at the Estádio da Luz in the last 16 of the Champions League. Benfica finished second in their group, behind Serie A highflyers Napoli, collecting 8 points. 2W, 2L and 2D while scoring 10 and conceding 10 isn’t a record that does SL Benfica justice.…
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How Antonio Conte Ended Arsenal’s Title Charge
Yesterday Arsenal travelled to Stamford Bridge to take on league leaders Chelsea, who sat nine points ahead of the pack. With Arsenal receiving a surprise defeat at home to Watford and Chelsea claiming a hard-earned point at Anfield in midweek, it was vital Arsenal were able to react in an attempt to bounce back quickly in their toughest test…
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Compilation: Toni Kroos vs. Brazil-World Cup 2014
By: @ZCalcio
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Patience: André Gomes’s time is coming
From the San Mamés, we saw a very controversial and frustrating game that leaves many questions. But the fact remains, the Spanish champions lost against a Bilbao team that was missing their best player this season, Yeray. Nonetheless, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and this light is called André Gomes. He…
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Tactical Analysis: Steven N’Zonzi
Jorge Sampaoli doesn’t like taking the shortcut back to his house. There’s that one cluttered highway back to his apartment complex that most commuters seem to take, but Sampaoli tends to take that one winding road on the banks of the Guadalquivir river. Perhaps it’s the most challenging route, but it pays dividends. In…
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¿Qué pasa con André Gomes?
Desde San Mamés, vimos un partido muy polémico y frustrante que deja muchas preguntas. Pero el hecho queda, los campeones del España perdió contra un Bilbao que falta su mejor jugador esta temporada, Yeray. Sin embargo, hay luz al final del túnel, y esta luz se llama André Gomes. Ha jugado de regista, de segundo pivote, de volante mixto,…
