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Articles by Xavi Sanchez
Arsenal - Bournemouth: Bournemouth Do The Double (1-2)
Arsenal cannot wait for the Premier League fixture list to end. But the campaign could get very stressful if they are not careful. They again looked lethargic in the league as an old ally of Mikel Arteta made history, heaping pressure on the manager before the biggest match of his career. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Basque brilliance has brought these two clubs to much better positions in the Premier League table thanks to their managers.
Internacional - Grêmio: Grêmio Adopts A Direct Approach To Even Out the Tables In The Porto Alegre Derby (1-1)
Internacional and Grêmio drew in a Porto Alegre derby that was heavily influenced by their tight schedules, with both sides using mostly reserve elevens. Internacional dominated the first half, nullifying Grêmio’s chance creation mechanisms while threatening them with direct attacks. In the second half, Grêmio tried to improve by using a more direct approach themselves. Tactical analysis and match report by José Perez.
Napoli - Atalanta Bergamo: Gasperini Throws Cold Water On Conte’s Face (0-3)
Eight wins had Neapolitans on cloud nine, but Atalanta Bergamo soon brought their opponent back to reality. Allowing them to work into their problems, they benefitted from Napoli’s poor dynamics in the attack whilst being able to move the game in any direction they pleased. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. After Atalanta’s historic Europa League victory, rumours fluttered that Gian Piero Gasperini could make his way down south to Napoli.
Girona - Barcelona: Girona makes history with a stellar Portu (4-2)
Michel's Girona enter the history of Spanish football by the front door. The revelation team of LaLiga certifies its qualification to the Champions League with a stunning win over Xavi's Barça that allows them to regain second place. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. With five games to go in LaLiga, the fight for second place and a place in the Spanish Super Cup is still more alive than ever. With Real Madrid already crowned LaLiga champions, the spotlight is on Catalonia.
Atlético de Madrid - Girona: Victory with a European flavour (3-1)
After beating Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, Cholo Simeone's team is still on a roll, and they hit the table against Girona in the fight for third place in LaLiga. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. These are good days for Atlético de Madrid fans.
Athletic Club - FC Barcelona: A goalless draw in a match with more drama than football (0-0)
Athletic Club and Barça played out a goalless draw in a match without pace or chances. The most notable aspect of the match was the injuries to De Jong and Pedri, which upset all of Xavi Hernández’s plans less than two weeks before the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to support our work, consider taking a subscription. These are days of glory in Bilbao.
Atlético de Madrid - FC Barcelona: Revenge is served cold in Madrid (0-3)
Xavi Hernández’s Barça moved back into second place in LaLiga after a great game against Atleti. Lewandowski and Ter Stegen completed great performances that reminded us of old times and João Félix completed his cold and expected revenge. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to support our work, consider taking a subscription.
FC Barcelona - RCD Mallorca: Lamine Yamal breaks the monotony of this dull Barça (1-0)
A Barça again lacking in ideas and rhythm managed to win against a competitive Mallorca thanks to a masterpiece by Lamine Yamal. Without a flashy game, but this time with effectiveness, Xavi Hernández's team is back in the fight for LaLiga. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. Xavi Hernandez's Barça are in serious trouble.
Real Madrid - Girona FC: Vinicius and Bellingham wake Girona from their LaLiga dreams (4-0)
Real Madrid beat Girona in the crucial LaLiga clash. Ancelotti's side, with Vinicius and Bellingham in stellar form, made it clear who are the favourites to win the title this season, overcoming the surprise team of the championship. Michel's Girona were outplayed throughout the game and suffered their second defeat in LaLiga. Both defeats have come against Real Madrid. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. This is the classic David versus Goliath story that we love so dearly.
Celta de Vigo - FC Barcelona: Lewandowski saves a dull Barça in extra time (1-2)
A last-minute penalty keeps Barça in third place in LaLiga after a poor and boring game from Xavi Hernández's team. As throughout the league, Rafa Benítez's Celta deserved more, but again made serious errors in the closing stages of the game. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. As Atlético Madrid threaten third place in LaLiga and Napoli await around the corner in the Champions League round of 16, it was essential for Xavi's Barça to win in Vigo.
Atlético de Madrid - Athletic Club: Lions’ pressure takes the lead to Bilbao (0-1)
Valverde's team managed to leave the Metropolitano with an advantage. Athletic's high and fierce pressing was once again their main offensive weapon, making Atlético de Madrid uncomfortable and causing them to lose many balls in dangerous areas. The reaction of Simeone's team in the second half was insufficient and the semi-final of the Copa del Rey will be decided in Bilbao. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez.
FC Barcelona - Villarreal CF: Villarreal sink Barça further on a crazy afternoon at Montjuïc (3-5)
Marcelino's Villarreal, who had gone three games without a win in LaLiga and were dropping dangerously down the table, took all three points from Montjuïc in a crazy last half hour in which six goals were scored. After losing the Spanish Super Cup and the Copa del Rey in two weeks time, Xavi's Barça are in a critical situation in LaLiga, trailing Real Madrid by ten points. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. These are not easy weeks for Xavi Hernández.
Athletic Club - Real Sociedad: Vibrant derby sends Athletic flying and Alguacil’s side down (2-1)
Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil asked for a derby like those of the past: intense and with a lot of tension. His wishes came true. The Basque derby was a vibrant match, where there was more intensity than quality of play. Athletic's forward line, led by the young Nico Williams, was the more decisive and sealed the game at the end of the first half. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. A derby is not just another match.
FC Barcelona - CA Osasuna: Gündoğan leads Barça to Spanish Super Cup final (2-0)
Barcelona’s German midfielder emerged as the team’s leader. He dominated a slow tempo game with few chances in which Osasuna defended their area effectively for sixty minutes, but could only create danger in isolated moves. Tactical analysis and match report by Xavi Sánchez. The Spanish Super Cup has become increasingly important over the years.
Goleada reivindicativa en Elche
Un Barça alienado de la realidad bailó sobre el infierno que se va apropiando, poco a poco, punto a punto, del Estadio Martínez Valero. Los azulgranas, sin esforzarse en demasía, arrasaron a un Elche que empezó con fuerza el encuentro, pero se fue diluyendo con el paso del tiempo. El líder destacado de la liga solventó con una facilidad insultante el reto con trampa que supone enfrentarse al colista de la competición.
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