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Jan 2, 2025 | 
betweentheposts.net | Joel Parker |Simon Piotr |Josh Manley
Although both Bologna and AS Roma still have European fixtures on their calendars, their meeting in Northern Italy was more about the limitations that have grown into their game plans, from the original blueprints that got them into the competitions in the first place. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Heading into the second half of the season, Bologna and Roma kicked away their poor starts, with a potential European spot glittering in the distance.
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Jan 2, 2025 | 
betweentheposts.net | Achraf Lamdarhri |Simon Piotr |Manasvin Andra
Real Madrid brushed off Real Mallorca, cruising to a 3-0 win and securing a Classico in the final for the Super Cup title. Jude Bellingham continued to play the savior role, gobbling up the rebound to open the scoresheet. Lucas Vázquez fed Rodrygo with a neat cross near the back post to drop the closing curtain. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri.
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Jan 2, 2025 | 
betweentheposts.net | Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere |Simon Piotr |K.T. Stockwell
The typical curtain riser for the calendar year in Spanish football sees four of the top teams fight for a trophy. The favorites for the first semi-final had their special weapon back in the armory, and he helped them to create a clear lead to fulfill half of the task on the way to glory. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to support our work, consider taking a subscription.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
betweentheposts.net | Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere |Simon Piotr |Joel Parker
The two most enduring rivals to Manchester City’s era of dominance dueled to display their credentials for the Premier League crown in this new campaign. Both clubs could claim praise for their performances from places of relative disadvantage. But will they regret this stalemate in the long run? After all, in the end, the biggest winners of the weekend were the title holders. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Liverpool sit at the start of their cycle with a new manager.
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Sep 1, 2024 | 
betweentheposts.net | Nick Smoothy |Simon Piotr |Josh Manley
Bayern Munich dominated everything but the scoreline as they shared the spoils with Bayer Leverkusen in this early season title-contender clash. The visitors took the lead against the run of play, but the hosts equalized before half-time courtesy of a long-range Pavlovic half volley. Despite Bayern’s dominance in possession, territory and chances, Xabi Alonso’s side managed to hold on for a point. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy.
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Sep 1, 2024 | 
betweentheposts.net | Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere |Joel Parker |Simon Piotr
Serbia should have foreseen a baptism of fire in their first fixture in the top tier of the Nations League, welcoming the best country on the continent onto their turf. The battle for the ball went the way everyone expected. However, the hosts held onto a stalemate that befitted their spirit. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Seven and a half weeks after Spain stood on top of Europe again with their fourth EUROs title, their attention turned to another tournament.
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Sep 1, 2024 | 
betweentheposts.net | Rahul Madhavan |Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere |Simon Piotr
Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a win, but it was far from straightforward. Arne Slot had to react after falling behind early, and his tactical adjustments helped shift the momentum in Liverpool’s favor. Ultimately, the victory was relatively comfortable, with two set-piece goals and a goal on the break proving enough on the night. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
betweentheposts.net | Simon Piotr |Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere |Nick Smoothy
In the midweek game in Ligue 1, PSG won their second game of a three game week but went very close to drawing. After controlling the game for seventy minutes with two goals, an individual mistake gave Nantes a goal, which led to a crazy ending where the hosts should have equalized. Tactial analysis and match report by Simon Piotr. Nantes hosted PSG at a difficult time, having lost their two previous league games.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
betweentheposts.net | Simon Piotr |Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere
In a game full of events and goals, Ajax displayed their superiority once again, as Ten Hag had drawn lessons from the first game. In his tactical approach, the team was solid, yet Ajax were naive enough to let PAOK open the scoring, bringing frightening moments in the game that would last until the very last second. Tactical analysis and match report by Simon Piotr. Drawing the first game 2-2 in Greece, Ajax started the game with a head start.
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Jun 2, 2024 | 
betweentheposts.net | Josh Manley |Simon Piotr |Ahmed Walid
Slovakia arrived into this game with a brave approach, pressing high and looking to play an expansive possession game. They were rewarded with an early goal, but had to ride their luck slightly against a dangerous Belgium attack in order to secure the win. This tactical preview has been written by Josh Manley. We decided to make all of our EURO 2024 articles free to read. If you want to support our work, consider taking a subscription.
