Martyn Davis

2 months ago | betweentheposts.net | Agostino Dosselli |Om Arvind |Martyn Davis

Forty days after Sergio Conceiçao's remarkable victory over Inter in the SuperCup final, his son followed in his footsteps, scoring the decisive goal in the much-anticipated 'Derby d'Italia'. In a match characterized by physicality and tactical prowess, Juventus emerged victorious, leaving Inter to rue their missed opportunities.

Nov 3, 2024 | betweentheposts.net | Josh Manley |Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere |Martyn Davis

City started this game well, dominating possession in a 3-2-4-1 shape and going ahead midway through the first half. However, Brighton’s pressing intensity was boosted in the second half, and City’s own pressing showed serious vulnerabilities, resulting in an incredible fourth straight defeat for Pep Guardiola’s side. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley.

Sep 1, 2024 | betweentheposts.net | Joel Parker |Martyn Davis

One loose pass can flip a game onto its head. AS Monaco where tasked with breaking down Barcelona in a different way after an early red card saw Barca reduced to ten men. Despite the advantage, Adi Hütter had to add more tools to get the job done. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. In the glitz and glam of the Champions League, Monaco and Barca have rarely crossed paths but do so having both made unbeaten starts to their seasons.

Mar 2, 2024 | betweentheposts.net | Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere |Neel Shelat |Martyn Davis

The kings of Europe wished to move onto the next stage of the competition without the same stress from their trip to Germany. But the Santiago Bernabéu was not in the most pleasant mood that many observers would have expected. Against an outfit with nothing to lose and in their element amidst a chaotic, open context, Real Madrid suffered and struggled to succeed. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.

Feb 4, 2024 | betweentheposts.net | Xavi Sanchez |Manasvin Andra |Martyn Davis

Valverde's team managed to leave the Metropolitano with an advantage. Athletic's high and fierce pressing was once again their main offensive weapon, making Atlético de Madrid uncomfortable and causing them to lose many balls in dangerous areas. The reaction of Simeone's team in the second half was insufficient and the semi-final of the Copa del Rey will be decided in Bilbao. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez.