Tactical Analysis
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La Liga new boys hit the ground running: Valladolid 2-0 Levante – Tactical Analysis
Levante Team Shape Already boasting a thin and ageing squad, Levante’s early season fitness was tested after...
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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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Real Madrid 1-1 Valencia: Tactical Analysis
Jose Mourinho named eleven returning players from last season and aligned them in his favoured 4-2-3-1 system. In front...
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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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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...
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No turning back for Spain in the pursuit of history
When the final whistle blew in Gdansk on Monday evening, the European Championships drew to a close...
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Why Del Bosque must adapt to keep Spanish hopes alive
With two wins and one draw, Spain eventually finished top of Group C to book a...
