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Training Session (MD+1) - Spanish FA 2025 - Luis de la Fuente

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Juventus FC v Borussia Dortmund

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When Teammates Give Away Penalties: The Hidden Cues in Football

Penalty kicks are often described as a psychological battle between the taker and the goalkeeper. Countless hours of analysis, preparation, and mind games are invested in those decisive seconds from the spot. Yet, what many don’t notice is that sometimes the biggest clue doesn’t come from the penalty taker at all — it c...

FC Bayern v Chelsea FC (Tactical Cam)

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Wydad AC and Rulani Mokwena’s Innovative Use of Vision-Limiting Glasses

Unlike the more common use of vision-limiting glasses in isolated, analytical drills, Rulani Mokwena introduced them directly into specific football training at Wydad AC. By integrating these glasses into realistic game scenarios, players were challenged to make decisions with restricted vision under true tactical and physica...

Breaking Down the Low Block: Think Inside, Not Outside

A common mistake against deep defensive teams with a back five closing central spaces is to rely too heavily on the wide corridors. Yet, there’s often more value in trusting the interior game: finding the free man between the lines in central pockets, then using that connection to release attackers in depth. It’s a smarte...

Manchester City v SSC Napoli

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OM v PSG

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Training Contexts (September 23, 2025)

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Mbappé Spots the Flaw in the Pressing Structure

Kylian Mbappé quickly recognized that the pressing structure was misaligned, noticing that both Franco Mastantuono and Trent Alexander-Arnold needed to step higher up the pitch and switch their pressing targets. However, his teammates failed to adjust accordingly, and that lack of coordination allowed RCD Mallorca to find th...

Real Madrid CF v RCD Mallorca

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Set Pieces Lab (September 22, 2025)

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Rayo Vallecano’s Offside Trap Strategy vs High Lines

Rayo Vallecano were the only team to stop Barcelona this season, and they did it by exploiting the very thing that makes high defensive lines risky. Their attackers often positioned themselves deliberately in offside zones through the central corridor, forcing Barça’s back line to constantly readjust.

With q...

Rayo Vallecano v FC Barcelona

Rayo Vallecano v FC Barcelona (Tactical Cam): https://mab.to/t/aZpHO2gcDaT/eu1

Why Coaches Should Update Their Knowledge – And Why Unemployment Can Be the Best Time

In football, knowledge is never static. The game evolves, tactics change, and methodologies shift. For a coach, standing still is falling behind. That’s why regularly updating one’s football knowledge is not just advisable — it’s essential.

Yet the question remains: when is the best time to do it? One o...

José Mourinho and the Method of Guided Discovery

Few coaches in modern football have had such a profound impact on the game as José Mourinho. Beyond his trophies and iconic press conferences, Mourinho’s legacy also lies in his methodology of training. Among his most notable approaches is what he calls “Guided Discovery” — a way of ...

When Is It Time for an Assistant Coach to Step Up?

The journey from assistant coach to head coach is one of the most delicate transitions in football. It’s not just about technical knowledge or tactical awareness — it’s about recognizing the inner signs that tell you your time has come. Few have described this moment with as much honesty as José Mourinho 2025-09-18 14:08:36 +0000 UTC View Post