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Gegenpressing: the first six seconds after losing the ball
Losing the ball is not the end of an attack, it is the start of the defence. We look at how the transition moment becomes the sharpest weapon in modern football.
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La Liga27 July 2026· 3 min read
The false nine: how empty space becomes a weapon
A striker who stays out of the box can be more dangerous than one who stands in it. We break down the mechanics of the false nine step by step.
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- #between the lines
- #positional play
HNL (Croatia)18 July 2026· 3 min read
The high block in the Croatian league: a risk worth taking?
A high block in the domestic league wins plenty of balls, but also creates plenty of one-on-ones with the goalkeeper. Where is the line?
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- #pressing
- #HNL
- #back line
Champions League9 July 2026· 4 min read
Set pieces in the Champions League: where knockout ties are won
In tight ties, the set piece is the most reliable chance factory. We analyse the routines that keep recurring at the highest level.
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- #corners
- #knockout stage
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