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[Between The Posts @BetweenThePosts]

Barcelona's dominant win over Athletic Club, in four tactical themes.

[Nick @NickHartland_]

Analysis of Manchester City - PSG is up on @BetweenThePosts and it’s free!

It was the fabled game of two halves. PSG at their impressive best in the 1st. City made their changes and really could have rescued a result.

https://t.co/IP9VdXBOJ3

[Joel Parker @Joelazzo]

Two of Serie A's most interesting teams = the first goalless draw in the league. I discuss:

- Both teams lateral, to play vertical.
- Como wants the +1.
- Roma triple-width, Dybala only access to runners.
- Poor 2nd half from Como v 10.

(BtP subscribers) https://t.co/4QsmDLHqZU

[Fahd @fahdahmed987]

Interesting result in the Bundesliga this weekend as Augsburg held Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw. There were a few interesting tactical points which I've analysed in the piece for @BetweenThePosts (available for subscribers). One of those aspects, as covered in the images below, was Augsburg's intent to create separation after baiting Bayern's man-man press. By utilising deep runs, they tried to create advantages by capitalising on potential lapse of defensive concentration from the opposition forwards. For Augsburg's second goal, Olise and Davies were both susceptible to this. For those who want to and can access the 1.8k+ word report, I've attached the link below.

[JM @JMftbl]

📰 Tactical match report on Man Utd - Spurs for @BetweenThePosts members

🔗 https://t.co/qQYuKEWHLO

[andre @andrefqm]

RC Lens–Lyon analysis now up on @BetweenThePosts.

I look at how Lens exploited Lyon’s hesitation to press, the connection between Thauvin, Aguilar and Cuisance/Sotoka down the right, and OL’s struggles to find the free man and break through Lens’ defensive block.

https://t.co/Bn8q5ofeWV

[Joel Parker @Joelazzo]

(FREE) France - Italy analysis now up, I discuss:

- French counterpress, why they can leave -1s laterally.
- Jacquet defending in front.
- Few spaces vs improved Italy block.
- Leading Bastoni out to attack blindside… only that it comes back to bite.

https://t.co/QyOZdsDODH

[Between The Posts @BetweenThePosts]

@LFCZA Comparing the setups, yes.
Judging, no.

[Between The Posts @BetweenThePosts]

It’s probably still too early to judge from the results, but which boat are you in?

[Between The Posts @BetweenThePosts]

Not one you'd lose in most cases, but definitely not a convincing performance either. 🇩🇪

[Between The Posts @BetweenThePosts]

Interesting to see this was perceived as mostly a poor Dutch performance.
Never easy against a low block, and the numbers look quite good overall. 🦁

[Joel Parker @Joelazzo]

Latest match analysis is on Italy's 0-2 defeat to Belgium, I discuss:

- De Bruyne peels wide of Cambiaghi's jump.
- Italy caught in the merging phase (not quite block, nor press).
- Issues in rest defence = KdB through ball, Godts on transition.

https://t.co/ga2A7fX6JF

[Joel Parker @Joelazzo]

(Thread) A quick diagnosis of Como conceding 22 shots vs Frosinone.

This was a game in which they could have easily won, but Cesc's team gave away nearly 2xG in the first half, after Frosinone exploited the space behind narrow FBs + emphasis on attacking the right side.

[Joel Parker @Joelazzo]

Roma - Inter analysis is now live (& FREE for all), I discuss:

- Why does this game always draw so many third-man runs?
- A match defined by the second ball.
- The Roman/Dybala diagonal.
- Inter exploits the Koné jump (again).
- Gasperini still cursed.

https://t.co/N43BofZiel

[Between The Posts @BetweenThePosts]

Eeeuhhh... what!?

[Sebas @sebasp30]

https://t.co/GfIKim2tfR @BetweenThePosts

[Rahul @rahul_madh]

#ManCity vs Sunderland

[Statocaster Gaurav @statocastgaurav]

Read the full article Brentford vs Chelsea (3-0) on @BetweenThePosts | #BRECHE | #CFC

https://t.co/9QRRms44Z9

[JM @JMftbl]

📰 Tactical match report on Brighton - Arsenal for @BetweenThePosts

🔗 https://t.co/5CJXLHywVP

[Between The Posts @BetweenThePosts]

The final score — and the final xG — flatter Tottenham here.

Villa had this game won long before Spurs made it look close. #THFC #TOTAVL

[Between The Posts @BetweenThePosts]

Brighton didn’t just beat the champions. They took the game away from them.

Statement performance. #BHAFC #BHAARS