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The distribution of power in the Bundesliga seems to be set for another season; Bayern Munich and Vincent Kompany are dominating the league once again.

Behind them, things are shaping up a bit differently than people expected, with two teams chasing FC Bayern after struggling last season.

Borussia Dortmund are coming off a horrible campaign, after reaching the UEFA Champions League Final the year prior.

After Nuri Şahin’s firing and Niko Kovač‘s appointment as manager, the team turned around their season and secured fourth place in the Bundesliga on the last day of the campaign.

This season, after a shaky 3-3 draw against FC St. Pauli to start off the season, BVB won four straight games in the league without conceding a goal, drew away at Juventus and won their first home game in the Champions League this year, convincingly against Athletic Bilbao.

For RB Leipzig, the coaching change happened after the 2024/2025 season.

After a disappointing campaign and missing out on European football for the first time since their promotion to the Bundesliga, the club hired former Werder Bremen boss Ole Werner as their new manager.

The young, yet experienced, manager had to cope with losing his star players Xavi Simons, Benjamin Šeško and Lois Openda this summer, but started off the Bundesliga season well.

On Saturday, the two teams clashed in the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, fighting over the title of Bayern-hunter number 1.

In this tactical analysis, we will examine how the match played out, what tactics Niko Kovač and Ole Werner used, and whether the 1-1 draw was a fair result.

For over a decade, Atlético Madrid under Diego Simeone have been defined by resilience, compactness, and a tactical identity so sharp it became their trademark.

Fierce pressing, ruthless transitions, and defensive solidity made Los Colchoneros a nightmare for opponents in Spain and Europe alike.

But as the 2025/2026 La Liga season kicks off, Atlético Madrid find themselves stumbling at almost every hurdle.

Diego Simeone’s men have dropped points against Deportivo Alavés, Espanyol, Real Mallorca, Elche and Celta Vigo.

They look far from the disciplined unit that once thrived on suffocating opponents and striking with precision.

The numbers reveal a worrying trend: possession without penetration, pressing with a lack of coordination, and a defence no longer impenetrable.

This isn’t just a poor run of form; it reflects deeper structural issues.

Atlético Madrid appear caught between their traditional counterattacking DNA and Simeone’s push toward a more possession-based style.

The result so far?

A team in transition that looks less like the ruthless teamwork of old, and more like a side unsure of its own identity.

This Atlético Madrid tactical analysis explains how Diego Simeone is still searching for his identity this season.

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AS Monaco have started exploring options to appoint new head coach.

Adi Hütter could be sacked during the international break.

Take a look at this recruitment analysis as they signed Paul Pogba, Ansu Fati & Eric Dier to strengthen their squad.

Which coach can get the best out of these players?

Rangers are set to sack Russell Martin with club prepared for formal steps after internal decision made.

Take a look at his 2025/2026 possession tactics.

Where could he off to next?

Three goals in the last three games for Nick Woltemade at Newcastle.

Take a look at his VfB Stuttgart 2024/2025 scout report.

Can he lead them to UCL football this season?

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