Tag: Tactical Analysis

Inter vs. Juventus Tactical Analysis: A Solid Defensive Block

Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis
In Round 18 of Serie A, we welcomed one of the biggest games of the season so far as Antonio Conte’s Inter took on Juventus in what was a hugely anticipated the Derby d’Italia. It turned out to be a classic display from Conte’s men, who were solid at the back, extremely proficient when in possession, and benefited from a sumptuous Nicolò Barella performance.
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Milan – Juventus Tactical Analysis: Chiesa Brilliance Made a Difference

AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis
For the first time this season, Milan did not spark a comeback as two second-half goals from Juventus gave Stefano Pioli’s side their first loss of the campaign. This tactical analysis will break down the key playing patterns of both teams and show how Juventus managed to get all the three points on offer in the Serie A big clash.
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This tactical analysis will break down the key playing patterns of both teams as Milan snatched a 3-2 win over Lazio in Serie A Round 14

Tactical Analysis: Lazio Unable to Cope with Milan Counterattacks

AC Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis
In Round 14 of Serie A, Milan were looking to extend their 14-game unbeaten run, which would have placed them top of the league standings coming into the new year. Despite throwing away a two-goal lead, the high-flying Rossoneri managed to sneak out a tight 3-2 win over Lazio thanks to a stoppage- time header from Theo Hernandez. This tactical analysis will break down the key patterns of both teams.
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In Round 12 of Serie A, Atalanta travelled to Turin in the hope of ending their 31-year long drought against Juventus on their home soil

Tactical Analysis: How Juventus Exploited Atalanta’s Man-to-Man

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In Round 12 of Serie A, Atalanta traveled to Turin in the hope of ending their 31-year long drought against Juventus on their home soil. But the long wait continues for Gian Piero Gasperini’s men, who had to come from behind and were lucky to seal a point in the end, with Cristiano Ronaldo missing his first penalty of the season. A draw did no good for either team.
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Inter hosted Gennaro Gattuso’s Napoli in what was one of the biggest midweek matches in Serie A Round 12, so here is our tactical analysis of the game

Inter – Napoli Tactical Analysis: Not the Prettiest Win for Conte

Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis One comment
Inter hosted Gennaro Gattuso’s Napoli last night in what was one of the biggest midweek matches in Serie A Round 12. The build-up of the encounter was a little strange given that pressure was continuously mounting on manager Antonio Conte to start delivering. Napoli on the other hand, were expected to eke out a win and continue putting together a run to mount a sustainable title challenge.
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In Round 9 of Serie A season, the league sensation Sassuolo had the first reality check as Inter ended their eight-match unbeaten run

Sassuolo – Inter Tactical Analysis: Why Sassuolo’s Tactic Didn’t Work

Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis
In Round 9 of the 2020-21 Serie A season, the league sensation of the moment Sassuolo had the first reality check that ended their eight-match unbeaten run. On Saturday afternoon, Roberto De Zerbi’s men were left toothless in a 3-0 loss against Inter thanks to the goals from Alexis Sanchez, Roberto Gagliardini and a Vlad Chiriches own goal. Sassuolo were thus passed by Inter in the table.
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This tactical analysis will break down the key playing patters that had an impact on the final match outcome as Milan beat Napoli 2-1 at the San Paolo

Napoli – Milan Tactical Analysis: Clinical Ibra Made Napoli Pay

AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis One comment
In Serie A Round 8, league leaders Milan took another step in pursuit of their first Scudetto since 2011. On Sunday night, Stefano Pioli’s men cruised past other Serie A title contenders Napoli as Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his fourth brace of the season to secure Milan a 3-1 win. This tactical analysis will break down the key playing patterns that had an impact on the match.
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This tactical analysis will look at how the game between Lazio and Juventus panned out and what tactics both sides used to gain dominance on the pitch

Lazio – Juventus Tactical Analysis: Juve Unable to Preserve Early Lead

Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis
Today's tactical analysis will look at how the game between Lazio and Juventus panned out and what tactics they used to gain dominance on the pitch. In Sunday's encounter from Serie A Round 7, the Biancocelesti made Juventus pay the price for their inability to preserve an early lead. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring but Felipe Caicedo broke Juventus' hearts right at the death.
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In this tactical analysis, we will show how Milan registered a 2-1 win over bitter rivals Inter in the first Derby della Madonnina of the season

Tactical Analysis: Deconstructing the Inter – Milan Derby

AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis
It appears that any effect coronavirus had on Zlatan Ibrahimovic was nothing but a mere pestilence as the legendary Swede’s quick-fire brace helped Milan register a 2-1 win over bitter rivals Inter in the first Derby della Madonnina of the season. In this tactical analysis, we will show how the derby was won and lost and who were the key players in the game on top of Ibra.
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Atalanta traveled to Lazio in what promised to be an entertaining game. Here is our tactical analysis of the Nerazzurri's thrashing of the Biancocelesti

Tactical Analysis: The Atalanta Dismantling of Inzaghi’s Lazio

Atalanta, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis
Following a 4-2 win over Torino in their first game of the 2020/21 Serie A campaign, Atalanta traveled to Rome to take on Lazio in what promised to be an entertaining affair. Gian Piero Gasperini's Bergamaschi captured a sounding 4-1 win over Simone Inzaghi's Biancocelesti, so let's try to understand how they achieved it from a tactical point of view.
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In this tactical analysis we will show how Roma shook off their administrative blunder from last week and held Juventus to a 2-2 draw at home

Tactical Analysis: How Paulo Fonseca Exposed Juventus Limits

Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis
Roma registered their first point of the new Serie A campaign after holding Juventus to a 2-2 draw at home. It is evident that Paulo Fonseca is quietly going about his business in training, coaching his charges to become more composed at the back. Andrea Pirlo is still testing things out but it is abundantly clear that Juventus do have some issues in defense.
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Tactical Analysis: How Bayern Munich Nullified Mbappé and Co.

Assi di Coppe, European Cups, Serie A, Tactical Analysis
The Champions League Final was billed as the moment where Paris Saint-Germain would truly announce themselves on the European circuit, but they came up short once again. This tactical analysis will seek to find out where and when the game was won and how Bayern Munich absolutely nullified the threat of Neymar and Kylian Mbappé with the utmost professionalism.
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