All posts by chalkontheboots
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Questions remain for Barca despite perfect start – Sevilla 2-3 Barcelona: Tactical Analysis
Barcelona somehow managed to leave the Sanchez Pizjuan on Saturday with their 100% record still intact. Two late goals...
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Mallorca continue to impress as summer signings shine – Tactical Analysis
A slow burning game at the San Moix, the game eventually delivered some excitement following the only...
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Impressive Atleti heap more misery on floundering Bilbao: Atletico Madrid 4-0 Athletic Club – Tactical Analysis
Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao met at the Vicente Calderon for the first time last night since...
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Three tactical observations from the Spanish Super Cup
Shape Real Madrid adopted a very deep and defensive approach for the first half and began the...
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Subtle changes from Vilanova as Barca begin life without Pep – Barcelona 5-1 Real Sociedad: Tactical Analysis
Tito Vilanova’s first competitive game in charge of Barcelona ended with a resounding 5-1 victory over Real...
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People of the world, Football is still Spain’s
Away from the record breaking achievements, this was a result which provided a resounding answer to those...
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From Vienna to Kiev via Johannesburg – Spain on the Brink
Spain and Italy meet for the second time in less than three weeks tonight when they face...
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Forget the critics, Spain stand on the cusp of footballing history
Spain beat Portugal 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out on Wednesday and will now contest their fourth European...
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Can Portugal stop the greatest team in the world? Tactical Analysis and Preview
“The issue is not the system, but how you use the system“ Xabi Alonso. Spain have progressed through...
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The issue is not the system: Spain 2-0 France – Tactical Analysis
Again, this was a performance characterised by control and tactical discipline throughout although there were one or...
