Marcus Rashford has impressed at Barcelona with 11 G+A in 14 games, putting him in contention with Anthony Gordon and Jack Grealish for England’s left-wing spot at WC 26. Despite strong attacking stats, Rashford’s turnovers and weaker defensive work may limit him to an impact-sub role under Tuchel.

Once seen as “defensive,” back-five systems now define modern football. In this tactical breakdown of Marseille vs Atalanta, we explore how De Zerbi and Jurić’s contrasting philosophies collided in a thrilling Champions League clash - from man-to-man pressing to creative build-up rotations.

Bayern Munich defeated PSG 2-1 in a tactical masterclass by Vincent Kompany. Bayern’s pressing, defensive rotations, and organised chaos nullified PSG’s midfield threat, creating chances through high pressing. Despite a red card, Bayern’s structure secured a disciplined, impressive victory.

Chelsea’s tactical dominance in the London derby saw them control possession, press effectively, and limit Spurs’ chances. Maresca’s structured approach, smart pressing triggers, and build-up adaptations highlighted Chelsea’s discipline, balance, and growing consistency under his management.

Manchester City climbed to second in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth, showcasing Guardiola’s trademark control and structure. Against one of the league’s best pressing sides, City calmly played through pressure, with Nico González starring as they combined precision, patience, and class.

Nottingham Forest and Manchester United played out a thrilling 2-2 draw, with Amorim’s side rescuing a late equaliser. This analysis breaks down both teams’ tactical setups - exploring their in and out of possession shapes, pressing strategies, and how each tried to exploit the other’s weaknesses.

After falling out of favour at Manchester City, Jack Grealish made a surprise move to Everton to reignite his career. Now a key figure under David Moyes, he’s rediscovered his joy and form - but with the 2026 World Cup looming, has he done enough to earn an England recall?

Brentford stunned Liverpool with a data-driven plan built around long throws and direct play. This tactical breakdown reveals how smart structure, aerial dominance, and analytics combined to outthink the reigning champions. The new meta? Let’s find out.

A detailed tactical analysis of Napoli vs Inter Milan, highlighting Antonio Conte’s organised Napoli side, their structured out-of-possession approach, and clinical counterattacks against Chivu’s Inter, who struggled for attacking variation and rest-defensive balance.

The first El Clásico of the season delivered drama, goals, and tactical intrigue. Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid showcased fluid adaptability, pressing intelligently in varied shapes and dominating key duels to stifle Barcelona’s central play. With Mbappé and Bellingham decisive once again, Madrid’s flexibility and control suggest they’re emerging as clear La Liga favourites.

A tactical breakdown of Tottenham’s Champions League clash against Monaco under Thomas Frank, analysing their build-up struggles, pressing structure, and chance creation issues, while contrasting Monaco’s fluid attacking patterns and movement in the final third.

How did the reigning Serie A champions, coached by Conte and featuring De Bruyne, completely implode in Eindhoven? In this tactical breakdown, we analyse how Bosz’s PSV outplayed Napoli in and out of possession to hand them a Champions League humiliation.

Arsenal delivered a Champions League masterclass at the Emirates, dismantling Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid 4–0. A display of tactical evolution under Mikel Arteta, the Gunners combined wide dominance with central precision to outthink and overpower their Spanish opponents.

Bayern entered Der Klassiker unbeaten, led by Harry Kane’s 21 goal contributions in 10 games. Dortmund, second in the table, hoped to close the gap but were outclassed in the first half as Bayern dominated. Despite Dortmund’s improved second-half response, Bayern held on for a 2–1 win. This analysis explores Bayern’s early control and Dortmund’s tactical shift.

Liverpool's Dutch manager Arne Slot has a golden opportunity to win back-to-back Premier League titles. However, the current situation looks challenging. Liverpool slipped from the 1st spot in the last 2 ganes weeks after suffering recent defeats to Crystal Palace and Chelsea. These setbacks have opened the door for rivals like Arsenal to take advantage...

Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday evening, a game that has been notoriously fiery since the emergence of the Premier League. The disparity in quality between the two teams in recent years has lessened the fieriness, but it’s a game of real history and rivalry...

Frank Lampard’s Coventry City have made a flying start to the 2025–26 Championship season. Nine games in, they remain unbeaten, sitting top of the table with 19 points, one ahead of Middlesbrough, and boasting the league’s most potent attack with 26 goals. What’s been most impressive, however, is how they’ve swept aside several opponents with emphatic scorelines. This raises the question, what’s the secret behind this revolution? 

The England national team are undoubtedly one of the strongest in the world at the moment and will be one of the favourites at the 2026 World Cup, and there’s every chance that continues for many years to come. The crop of youngsters coming through the ranks is special, and even when some of the stars outgrow that level and develop into senior players, another crop of talent steps up to the plate.

Erling Haaland continues to dominate in the 2025/26 season - but is it down to his own evolution as a player, or the improvement of those around him? We break down whether the Norwegian’s game has levelled up, or if his teammates are simply creating the perfect environment for him to thrive.

Thomas Tuchel faced heavy criticism after announcing his latest England squad to face Wales and Latvia, with the biggest shock being the omission of star midfielder Jude Bellingham. Other in-form players like Phil Foden, Adam Wharton, and Jack Grealish were also left out, while the inclusion of unpopular choices such as Jordan Henderson and Ruben Loftus-Cheek drew further scrutiny.