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Saturday’s Manchester Derby delivered far more than just another fixture in the Premier League calendar; it was a compelling emotional matchup in motion between Manchester United and Manchester City.

The two teams, respectively under the watchful eyes of newly appointed interim manager Michael Carrick and Pep Guardiola, approached this contest with tactics that reflected their broader philosophies: City sought to control tempo through positional rotation and high-possession sequences, while Manchester United aimed to disrupt that rhythm with aggressive pressing and vertical attacks.

From the opening whistle, the battle for midfield superiority defined the narrative, as City’s intricate build-up play confronted United’s compact structure and coordinated press.

Guardiola’s side tried to dominate with high blocks and rapid switches of play, probing for pockets to exploit in the half-spaces.

In contrast, Carrick‘s men frequently invited pressure before launching swift counterattacks that sought to punish the favoured visitors.

These contrasting tactical identities made for a fascinating match in the legendary Old Trafford, with Manchester United coming away with the big win in the derby.

In this tactical analysis, we’ll unpack how each manager’s game plan sought to impose itself on the opposition, highlighting key moments where stylistic principles were or were not executed, deciding the game in favour of Michael Carrick’s men.

RB Leipzig hosted Bayern Munich in Gameweek 18 of the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, losing 5-1.

Although they took the lead during the first half and dominated in terms of big chances (five) and shots (nine), the Bavarians put forth a display of their quality and ruthlessness, scoring five goals in the second period.

FC Bayern had more ball possession (63%), shots (14), and big chances (6) in the second half than the first, hinting at a major change in their approach after the break.

This game also had important individual events for the defending champions, including Jamal Musiala’s first appearance since his injury, Serge Gnabry scoring his 100th goal for Bayern Munich, and Michael Olise coming on as a substitute to score a goal and provide a hat-trick of assists.

Through this tactical analysis, we aim to focus on Bayern Munich’s second-half performance and how they outplayed their opponents.

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