Tactical Theory
Dribbling has long been one of football’s most eye-catching actions, a burst of creativity capable of shifting momentum in an instant. This tactical analysis examines how dribbling serves as a strategic mechanism within various systems and styles of play, focusing on the roles of Rafael Leão at AC Milan,
Tactical Theory
In recent years, the spread of positional play has become an almost universal dogma across most of Europe's major leagues. A period embodied, primarily, by the figure of Pep Guardiola since the beginning of his career at Barcelona, with the expansion of positional play beyond Spain's
Tactical Theory
When it comes to defending in football, much of the content that has been written about it online usually mentions the same principles or similar versions of the same principles. These principles are generally centred around the defensive shape of a team needing to be compact near the ball to
Player Analysis
The city of Paris has always been good at showcasing future talent, but occasionally the future introduces itself. When Senny Mayulu stepped onto the pitch late in the 2025 UEFA Champions League Final and scored in PSG’s 5–0 win over Inter Milan, it looked like a footnote to
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Match Analysis
Bayern Munich hosted Paris Saint-Germain at the Allianz Arena for a much-awaited UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg. The contest ended in a 1-1 draw, which meant PSG went through with an aggregate score of 6-5. Ousmane Dembélé scored early to give Les Parisiens the edge, with Bayern having to
Player Analysis
Olympique Lyonnais have one of the most prolific academies in world football. Les Gones seemingly have a never-ending pipeline of talent emerging from the youth system into their first-team setup. This season, 19-year-old Khalis Merah (178cm/5’10”) made his first-team debut at Groupama Stadium. At the time of writing,
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Match Analysis
Paris Saint-Germain hosted Bayern Munich for the first leg of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League semi-final at Parc des Princes. Widely gaining popularity as one of the most entertaining games in football history, this fixture had it all, with the hosts edging past their competitors with a 5-4 win.
Player Analysis
João Neves is a 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder who rose through SL Benfica before securing a €65.92m move to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2024, signing a contract until 2029. He made his debut for the Portuguese national team in October 2023, highlighting his rapid progression to the highest
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Match Analysis
PSG and Liverpool met again in the UEFA Champions League after a thrilling tie in the Round of 16 last year that ended on penalties. This time around, Luis Enrique got the best of Arne Slot and gave the French side a two-goal advantage heading into the second leg. It’