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A first-half lead. Then a deep block. Then full-on stress till the final whistle😅 Is this a one-off or the start of a shift? FREE full analysis of Amorim’s new system by @JMftbl betweentheposts.net/manchester-uni…

Cagliari - Napoli analysis now up, I discuss: - Napoli’s buildup issues: Lobotka + Gilmour in similar spaces, McTom drops to deep left… loose passes in sequences. - Cagliari asymmetric with Palestra high, but also not creative. - Dynamics do not change. betweentheposts.net/cagliari-napol…

My analysis of Chelsea vs PSG is up on @BetweenThePosts [short thread] PSG build up in a 4-3-3 in deep build. This staggers Chelsea’s 4-4-2 OOP shape as Cucurella jumps on Hakimi while PSG’s midfield trio aim to break out of Chelsea’s marking

Barca -Newcastle tactical breakdown is up, I discuss: - Pedri next to Martín in possession. - Barca’s inconsistent counterpress and Newcastle attacks through Hall. - More ways through the mid block. - Further runs = brutal 2nd half display from Barca. betweentheposts.net/barcelona-newc…

BeSt LeAgUe In ThE wOrLd.

Ballers on the ball. #LFC

Best game of their season, well timed. #LFC

When there are no fans to provide the fireworks...🎇 x.com/futeboiico/sta…

It's not that bad for a 10v11 performance. But #MCFC still have that serious issue creating quality chances, and were never really in it.

You can't really take comfort from the 'not that poor' overall xG numbers, when game state evolved as it did. #CFC

Never really in doubt, this one.

Virada!

🇪🇺 Ro16 return fixtures are about to start, reminder that we have analysis from all of the first legs: 🇳🇴 Bodo - Sporting 🇵🇹 (3-0) by @EA13014802: betweentheposts.net/bodo-glimt-spo… 🇩🇪 Bayer - Arsenal 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (1-1) by @Classicadez01: betweentheposts.net/bayer-leverkus… 🇫🇷PSG - Chelsea 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (5-2) by @statocastgaurav: betweentheposts.net/paris-saint-ge… 🇪🇸 Real Madrid - Man City 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (3-0) by @LamdarhriAchraf: betweentheposts.net/real-madrid-ma… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Newcastle - Barca 🇪🇸 (1-1) by @Joelazzo: betweentheposts.net/newcastle-unit… 🇮🇹 Atalanta - Bayern 🇩🇪 (1-6) by @fahdahmed987: betweentheposts.net/atalanta-bayer… 🇹🇷Galatasary - Liverpool 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (1-0) by @EA13014802: betweentheposts.net/galatasaray-li… 🇪🇸 Atléti - Spurs 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (5-2) by @Leo_nxgen: betweentheposts.net/atletico-de-ma…

My latest for @BetweenThePosts looking at Lille’s win over Rennes. A match that could prove to be a turning point for Les Dogues. betweentheposts.net/stade-rennais-…

🔴 Analysis of Man Utd - Aston Villa for @BetweenThePosts members: 🔗 betweentheposts.net/manchester-uni…

Liverpool, meanwhile, often had the opposite problem. Good spacing in possession, but once moves broke down: • distances too big • counter-press disconnected • transitions exposed Spurs didn’t need many chances — just the right moments.

This pattern kept showing up: • long ball into Solanke • immediate support around second ball • Liverpool’s midfield pulled into duels From there, Spurs could attack a disorganized back line.

Spurs didn’t overcomplicate things at Anfield. Direct play → Solanke flick-ons → runners beyond Simple, repeatable, hard to defend Liverpool had more structure. Spurs had more clarity.

Once Cherki and Doku came on, the picture changed. More natural profiles for these situations: • receiving on the half-turn • isolating defenders wide • creating separation before the final pass Same structure — but finally some unpredictability.

City struggled to access the space between the lines. The ball reaches Haaland, but the next action is forced — no clean support structure around him, no stable connections through the block. That’s been a recurring issue without their usual creators.

Before attempting a remontada against Real Madrid tonight, this was Manchester City at West Ham: Plenty of control, but very little incision against a settled block. A useful snapshot of what still isn’t clicking.