Tag: CARLO ANCELOTTI

Carlo Ancelotti – Real Madrid – Tactical Analysis

by Rhys Desmond, posted in UEFA Champions League, World Football

Carlo Ancelotti has long been a legend of the game. But despite managing for over 20 years, now at the age of 62, Ancelotti has continued to update his tactics and methodologies to serve the modern era. That has now transferred into a fourth UEFA Champions League title for the manager himself, his second at Real Madrid. Los Blancos have been exceptional this season under the influence of Ancelotti, winning La Liga by thirteen points, and beating both of England's top two clubs en route to a Champions League triumph. With that, we take a tactical glance at how Carlo Ancelotti achieved miracles in 2021-22.

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Liverpool 0-1 Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League Final – Tactical Analysis

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Match Analysis, UEFA Champions League, World Football

Over the past few seasons, we've seen some legendary Champions League finals. This encounter between Liverpool and Real Madrid, in many ways, was more lethargic and leisurely. A chess battle as both teams patiently worked through the thirds and never fully pressed the gas, Liverpool couldn't quite ever get up to full speed in matching Real Madrid's assuredness and steady flow in possession. With Courtois supersonic-ifying his gloves beforehand, the match ended with Real Madrid coming out as winners, claiming an impressive double under the influence of Carlo Ancelotti, and one last hurrah for many of the decade-defining stars from the 2010s. Here is our tactical analysis of Real Madrid's narrow 1-0 win over Liverpool.

Finding Aurélien Tchouaméni’s next club

by Charlie Ellis, posted in Central Midfield, Most Recent, Player Analysis, Recruitment & Scouting, World Football

With one of the best midfielders in the world in Aurélien Tchouaméni, AS Monaco are now slowly making their way back to their best, and look set to finish within the top three again this season. As a result of being one of the world's top emerging talents, conversations persist about possible next steps for the top-quality 22-year-old. With that, we decipher the best fit for the Monaco man if a move were to be made this summer.

Liverpool 0-2 Everton – Tactical Analysis

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Match Analysis, Premier League, World Football

The last time Everton won at Anfield, Trent Alexander-Arnold had just had his first birthday. September 1999 was the date, a match that lives long in Don Hutchinson's memory and almost no one else's. But even though it had been more than twenty-one years since Everton last won at Anfield, you just got the feeling that it might happen again this season. In the end, Carlo Ancelotti put on a tactical masterclass and his team put on a defensive clinic, but Liverpool were also woeful in attack and looked on different wavelengths at times. It all culminated in a historic win for the Toffees and an embarrassing defeat for Jurgen Klopp as things continue to go from bad to worse for the Reds. Here is a tactical analysis of Everton's historic 2-0 win over Liverpool.

Carlo Ancelotti – Everton – Tactical Analysis

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Managers, Premier League, World Football

After David Moyes left Everton for Manchester United in 2013, the Toffees haven't been the same. They had a decent three years with Roberto Martinez until 2016, and perhaps their biggest mistake was letting the Spanish manager go. Ronald Koeman, Sam Allardyce and Marco Silva all failed to make an impact at Everton and finally the board said enough was enough and splashed the cash for one of the biggest names in the business - Carlo Ancelotti. Ever since, the men in blue have been flying high in the Premier League, playing fantastic football along the way. This season, Ancelotti's side have started better than any other Premier League team and as things stand, sit at the top of the table with three wins from three. With fantastic new signings in James Rodriguez, Allan, Abdoulaye Doucore, and the rising form of Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Everton fans have plenty to be excited about this campaign. Here is a Tactical Analysis of Carlo Ancelotti's Everton so far in 2020-21

UEFA Champions League Team of the Week Round of 16 (Feb. 14-15)

by Rhys Desmond, posted in UEFA Champions League, World Football

What a surprising week of results in the UEFA Champions League's Round of 16. The beginning of the knockout stages saw Paris Saint Germain crush Barcelona, Benfica stun Dortmund and Bayern Munich roll over Arsenal as if they weren't even there. Through all the surprising and intriguing results, these are the best 11 players from … Continue reading UEFA Champions League Team of the Week Round of 16 (Feb. 14-15)

German Bundesliga Team of the Week Gameweek 1

by Rhys Desmond, posted in German Bundesliga, World Football

The Bundesliga is back for another season and the opening round of fixtures were highly entertaining and included goals galore as always! This is the first ever German Bundesliga Team of the Week on The Mastermind! Goalkeeper: Bernd Leno Bernd Leno may have conceded 2 goals against Borussia Monchengladbach and may not have been able to … Continue reading German Bundesliga Team of the Week Gameweek 1

Clinical Bayern, German Bundesliga Opening Day Bayern Munich 6-0 Werder Bremen

by Rhys Desmond, posted in German Bundesliga, World Football

The German Bundesliga's opening day went exactly as planned for Bayern Munich as they were able to get off to a flying start and easily win 6-0 over an absolutely terrible Werder Bremen side. Carlo Ancelotti's side were quick in getting off the mark as in the ninth minute, after completely dominating nearly 100% of … Continue reading Clinical Bayern, German Bundesliga Opening Day Bayern Munich 6-0 Werder Bremen