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Give the kicker even a moment of free spaceโฆ and Manchester City will punish you faster than anyone.
Thatโs exactly what they did against Salford City โ spot the space, exploit it, execute.
Cherki - Rejinders - Guehi
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Football IQ
Give the kicker even a moment of free spaceโฆ and Manchester City will punish you faster than anyone.
Thatโs exactly what they did against Salford City โ spot the space, exploit it, execute.
Cherki - Rejinders - Guehi
Breaking the Low Block: Newcastle Style
Another perfectly organized attacking sequence by Newcastle against Tottenhamโs low block in the Premier League. Huge credit to Eddie Howe โ Newcastleโs attacking structure and organization are honestly among the best.
#NUFC #PremierLeague #FootballAnalysis
Man Unitedโs corner setup vs Tottenham :
Leaving 2 players free on the edge of the 18-yard box will ALWAYS lead to a dangerous scoring opportunity. United spotted the space, executed a smartly designed set piece, and punished...
#MUFC #SetPiece #FootballAnalysis
Timing in the high press is key. NUFC pressed as the ball went to the goalkeeper, exposed PSVโs weak flank coverage, won possession, and exploited the space to score.
Guimaraes - Joelinton >> Wissa
#NUFC #PSV #UCL #FootballAnalysis #HighPress #Pressing #BuildUpPlay
Man City show elite final-third throw-in structure vs Newcastle. Clever movement on the left flank creates space, sharp combinations into the box, goal.Execution vs defensive inattention. #FootballAnalysis #ManCity #NUFC
Semenyo - Nouri -> Cherki
Newcastle are an excellent team in transition, but one of the main issues Eddie Howe is currently facing is ball organization in the first third. Against Leeds, NUFC made several critical errors in identifying free players and exploiting available spaceโฆ #NUFC #FootballAnalysis
09.01.2026 13:32 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Newcastle Unitedโs transition play is a clear reflection of Eddie Howeโs well-structured game model. The teamโs intensity, energy, and execution in transition phases create a dynamic and highly efficient style of play. #footballanalysis
Guimaraes - Tonali - Joelinton - Gordon --> Wissa
A perfect example of Elcheโs transition play. Immediate forward runs into free space, fast and precise ball distribution, and clear collective understanding. #footballanalysis
Rafa Mir --> Alvaro Nunez --> Alvaro Rodriguez ->>> German Valera
Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano | LaLiga
Give me three players who can pass and attack free space, and you can break any defensive line. Everton showed a perfect example on the right flank against Chelsea. #footballanalysis
Ndiaye --> O'Brien -->> Gueye (Everton)
CHELSEA 2-0 EVERTON
Why the Defensive Line Matters in a High Press โฝ
High pressing only works if everyone is connected: press the ball together and keep a compact, well-timed defensive line.
#footballanalysis
Sevilla vs Real Oviedo : Lucien Agoume ->> Akor Adams
A great example from Barcelona on how to create danger from the flanks in the final third: form a wide triangle to create a 3v1 overload, open up the free space, and deliver a decisive cross into the box. #footballanalysis #FCBarcelona #3v1Overload
09.12.2025 09:32 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0FULLBACKS IN EUROPE
Modern fullbacks arenโt just defendingโtheyโre major attacking weapons. Deep runs, final-third presence, quality crosses.
Calafiori (Arsenal) and Zappacosta (Atalanta) showed it again in yesterdayโs UCL action. Fullbacks are becoming true game-changers. โฝ๐ฅ #footballanalysis
Chelseaโs Corner-Kick Structure:
Enzo Marescaโs side formed a well-coordinated 3v2 triangle against Barcelonaโs defenders. Cucurella received the ball at the edge of the 18-yard area with multiple options to generate a scoring opportunity. A perfectly executed set-piece routine. #footballanalysis
Mikel Arteta created an excellent attacking structure on the right flank, using three players who constantly rotated into free spaces. Their coordinated movements effectively neutralized 6Tottenham players, making them unable to influence the play... #footballanalysis #Arsenal
25.11.2025 15:25 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0The Beauty of Simplicity>>>
Football often comes down to simple principles. With Nuri ลahinโs coaching, Shomurodov at Baลakลehir demonstrated how easily a goal can be created and finished. #footballanalysis
A showcase of Germanyโs high football IQ and the excellent on-field connection between Wirtz and Sanรฉ against Slovakia. #footballanalysis #SpottingtheFreeSpace
18.11.2025 11:18 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Perfect example from Germany vs. Slovakia: Identifying the free space behind the mid-block, timing the run, and attacking that gap to create a clear goal-scoring chance. Textbook exploitation of defensive shape. #footballanalysis #SpottingtheFreeSpace
18.11.2025 10:38 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Real Madridโs weakness in the mid-block: when Bellingham steps out of the central area to press wide, it leaves space behind him that opponents can exploit. Teams often target the left side โ Viniciusโ zone โ where defensive coverage is limited. #FootballAnalysis #LaLiga
10.11.2025 16:02 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Joshua Kimmich shows brilliant awareness in Bayernโs high press and transition phases. He tracks his opponent deep into midfield, wins the ball back, and immediately orchestrates the attacking transition that leads to Bayernโs goal against PSG.
#footballanalysis #FootballIQ
Players alert: Osimhen, Torreira, and Singo from Galatasaray are currently the best in Europe in their respective positions.
Itโs surprising how top clubs overlook such talents while spending โฌ80โ130M on players in the same roles.
#footballanysis #ChampionsLeague
Julian Brandtโs goal vs Frankfurt โ a masterclass in football IQ.
Watch how he reads the play, anticipates space, and finishes with the instincts of a top attacker.
A perfect example of an intelligent, proactive mindset in the final third.
#BVB #footballanalysis
FC Barcelona โ Structural Weakness in Pressing Phase
Barca press is intense on the flanks โ but when opponents find the far-side free man, the structure opens up with progressice pass. This often leads to 2v2 transitions and big spaces behind the press.
#FootballAnalysis #PositionalPlay #Pressing
Real Madrid Left-Wing Attack Analysis
Real Madrid identified and exploited the free space in the final third on the left flank.
โก๏ธ Excellent recognition of space and dynamic coordination between Bellingham, Gรผler, and Mbappรฉ.
#footballanalysis #AttackOrganization
๐ฏ Kick-off strategy insight | St. Pauli vs TSG Hoffenheim โ DFB-Pokal
The winger starts with a fake forward run, then cleverly drops back toward midfield โ dragging his marker along. Striker immediately attacks the vacated space on the right side.
#FootballAnalysis #setpiece #kickoff
Arsenalโs set-piece structure: Lateral free kick (inswinging).
Players line up on the edge of the box with two offside, then sprint toward the 6-yard box right as the free kick is delivered. Perfectly timed movement. Declan Rice & Gabriel Magalhaes #footballanalysis #setpiece
Borussia Dortmundโs defensive setup on corner kicks shows major issues. Despite having numerical superiority at the far post, they failed to clear the ball. Their set-piece defensive structures need closer monitoring and adjustment. #footballanalysis #defence #setpiece
22.10.2025 15:00 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Borussia Dortmundโs defensive organization struggled during attack-to-defence transitions, failing to properly mark or track opposing players, leading to gaps in coverage. #footballanalysis #defence
22.10.2025 14:32 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Rayo Vallecanoโs corner organization vs Levante UD โ a well-drilled near-post outswing setup.
Always protect the near post โ no gaps, no chances... #footballanalysis #setpiece
Goal: Jorge de Frutos - Assist: Unai Lopez
NFL Tactical Breakdown | Eagles Offensive Formation Inside the 30-Yard Zone
Eaglesโ offensive setup inside the 30 was well-read by the Giantsโ defense โ leading to a 4Q turnover. Hurts missed a key chance to attack the weak-side end zone, where NYG left open space. #NFL #Eagles #Giants
Atlรฉtico Madrid โ Corner Setup (Right Side):
Planned: Right-footed taker โ Outswinger aimed toward the box or far post, away from the keeper.
Reality: Low delivery to the near post.
Execution: รlvarez delivers, Griezmann attacks the near post.
#footballanalysis