Germany – Argentina 1:0 (aet)
Germany win the World Cup! In a dramatic match the DFB team best Argentina 1:0 after extra time. RM, TR, MR and CE had a look at the game and saw a tactically diverse battle of rhythm…
Ciro Immobile: Dortmund’s new penetrating force
Ciro Immobile has joined BVB. What sets the Italian league’s top goal-scorer apart and how does he fit into the Borussia system?
Brazil – Germany 1:7
Someonepinchme to nil. Germany absolutely go through to the final. Without Thiago Silva the brazilian chaos collapses. We explain a mindblowing game.
Counterpressing variations
The buzzword in tactics in the Bundesliga last season was probably gegenpressing (counter pressing).
Examples of pressing traps in the 4-1-4-1
This article describes three ways to build a pressing trap when transitioning from a 4-1-4-1-defensive formation into the press.
Chelsea – Atlético Madrid 1:3
Madrid is simply the capital of European football. The Champions League final will be a derby. Atlético prevailed at Stamford Bridge with a 3-1 win against Chelsea by getting behind the defense of the Blues and opening the doors of the Londoner’s bus.
Zonal Marking / Zonal Coverage
The two main types of defense used in soccer are man-marking and zonal marking. In this article we will explain the different types of zonal marking and their advantages and disadvantages.
Bayern Munich – Real Madrid 0:4
Bayern improved in the possession game but were not well coordinated in the final third and failed to secure themselves against Real’s counterattack. And it all might have worked if Real Madrid were men and not machines.
Champions League final: Borussia Dortmund – Bayern Munich 1:2
Bayern Munich has won the UEFA Champions League 2013.
Bayern Munich – Borussia Dortmund 1:0
Counter-pressing leads to Bayern’s winning goal. In a great game on a very high tactical level, Bayern break their BVB curse.