Thomas Tuchel remarks that the 'technical execution' of Real Madrid's counter attacks are 'simple without delay' but also 'unforeseen'. He has prepared Bayern Munich tactically, but in his words, the 'tactic is just a car and the players drive the car'. tacticsjournal.com/2024/04/30/pre…

Declan Rice’s surgically precise and consistent delivery from the left-side into the six-yard for Arsenal, paired with with the aerial prowess of his targets, Gabriel and Havertz, makes this world football’s most reproducible corner kick routine.
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Watch for Kai Havertz's runs from the left-half space today. The post below was made with this Tottenham game in mind.

If I had to show someone one play that showcases Aitana Bonmatí Conca best qualities, on and off the ball, it would be this one. Awareness, scanning, anticipation, acceleration, touch, close-control, la pausa, and intelligence. Others can learn from it. tacticsjournal.com/2024/04/28/ait…

O Tactics Journal é um dos bons produtores de conteúdo que por aqui anda. Detalha tudo de forma meticulosa e demonstra o que a olho nu nem sempre se vê. Este pequeno artigo é um exemplo disso.

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Andrew Robertson pass into the net, goal. Better than trying to hit it full power.

Andoni Iraola details how Bournemouth prepared in the two days between the match against Aston Villa, on Sunday, and the Wolves match, on Wednesday. 'For the analysts, probably every time we play midweek, it becomes really, really demanding.' tacticsjournal.com/2024/04/27/ira…

Manchester City used constant positional rotations between the forwards and midfield to disrupt Brighton’s man-marking. Combing positional and relational principles together is the edge for a functional attack and defense. Positions are temporary.
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Learned from last season. Drag Van Hecke out with Foden, De Bruyne attacks the space he vacates.

Liverpool should learn from Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and pass the ball into the net. They generate a ton of chances but there’s little control on the shot, it’s full power or nothing. Pick a corner and pass.
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I went through all of Feyenoord’s conceded goals since November 25th. Arne Slot seems to instruct all of their right center-backs to position themselves aggressively wide or to follow the center-forward, which has left them vulnerable in settled play.
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Bologna’s rotations are unique. Defender Riccardo Calafiori likes to carry forward, and Roma knew this; they closed him down. To deter Roma from pressing Calafiori, they rotated midfielders out with defenders in an unpredictable way. And it worked.
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'You have to review Mbappé's press. [...] Review the press of the entire team, it has facilitated that three can press five and we could then be 4v3 in our backline.' - Luis Enrique after PSG's match against Barcelona tacticsjournal.com/2024/04/22/lui…

Shout-out to all the coaches and professionals that follow. Cool to see when you like my stuff. I've never coached before but would like to one day. 🤝

McTominay, Manchester United's best box crasher.

Manchester City stagger their double pivot, and they form staircase, connecting one side of the pitch to the wing. The direction of the staircase dictates which wing they would like to play through, left or right.
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Bayern Munich used clever positioning to pin Jorginho and Ben White high on the left, opening space for Guerreiro to drop into. The position high from Kimmich pinned Martinelli wide, which disrupted Arsenal’s press.
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Manchester City were hamstrung to start against Real Madrid because they didn’t trust Foden to play as a holding midfielder. They could skip the first step by having Foden wide left instead of Silva, to keep Silva at right-wing the whole match.
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