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How matches are actually won, explained with the data.

Illustration for the Tactics article “What Makes the Köln–Gladbach Rhine Derby a Distinct Tactical Problem?”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing a scene illustrating the subject of the article, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.
Tactics
What Makes the Köln–Gladbach Rhine Derby a Distinct Tactical Problem?

The meeting of 1. FC Köln and Borussia Mönchengladbach is one of German football's…

4 days ago · Tom Whitfield
Illustration for the Tactics article “Reading Roberto De Zerbi's Build-Up Play: A Step-by-Step Viewing Guide”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing a scene illustrating the subject of the article, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.
Tactics
Reading Roberto De Zerbi's Build-Up Play: A Step-by-Step Viewing Guide

To read a Roberto De Zerbi side, watch where the ball waits, not where it goes. The…

4 days ago · Tom Whitfield
Illustration for the Tactics article “Spain's control of the ball limits how often the USWNT can attack”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing an empty training ground at dawn with cones and markers laid out, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.
Tactics
Spain's control of the ball limits how often the USWNT can attack

ESPN reports that the USWNT lost 2-0 to world champions Spain. Emma Hayes regretted the…

4 days ago · Tom Whitfield
Illustration for the Tactics article “What tactical problems do Elche and Celta de Vigo set each other?”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing a scene illustrating the subject of the article, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.
Tactics
What tactical problems do Elche and Celta de Vigo set each other?

Elche against Celta de Vigo is a LaLiga meeting between clubs from opposite corners of…

4 days ago · Tom Whitfield