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Today’s TFA Posts ⚽

Xabi Alonso faces a tactical conundrum that strikes at the very heart of Real Madrid’s attacking identity: choosing between two world-class Brazilians who both thrive on the same flank.

Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo have each built their reputations on dynamic, high-impact performances, yet their best football often comes when deployed on the left wing.

With Alonso’s arrival ushering in a more structured, possession-oriented system, the question of who should occupy that position has become increasingly pressing.

Rodrygo has been shunted to the right side for years under Carlo Ancelotti, a role that often limited his natural rhythm and reduced his ability to impact the game.

Playing on the opposite flank forced him to adjust his body orientation, carry the ball longer distances, and cut inside more frequently to bring the ball to his stronger right foot, which hindered his instinctive final-third contribution.

However, when given the freedom to operate on the left, his creativity, composure, and direct goal involvement rise sharply.

Vinícius, meanwhile, remains Los Blancos‘ most explosive winger, a specialist in breaking lines and destabilising defensive structures through pace and unpredictability.

With Rodrygo proving just as influential when shifted to Vinícius’s territory, Alonso must determine whether coexistence is possible or whether the tactical balance of the side demands a sacrifice.

This Real Madrid data analysis explores both players’ performances when starting on the left wing, breaking down their attacking and passing metrics to reveal who excels statistically and how each interprets the role tactically within Madrid’s evolving system.

Switzerland faced Sweden in the third match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm.

With a deserved 0-2 win, the Swiss lead the group and have now reached nine points in the group standings.

Switzerland can now secure their World Cup ticket with a win in Slovenia next Monday, provided that Kosovo do not win in Sweden.

Even though Murat Yakin’s side made some remarkable defensive mistakes that could have led to goals if Sweden were more decisive inside the box, they put on a convincing attacking performance.

In this tactical analysis of the match between Sweden and Switzerland, our primary focus will be on the Swiss attacking actions and transitions, exploring how they can be more clinical and decisive in such processes for their future games.

The analysis will also try to identify Switzerland’s final passing and finishing issues in this match.

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Caoimhín Kelleher is showing how important he is to the national team during these World Cup Qualifier matches.

Take a look at this data analysis we wrote about him in 2024.

Kenan Yildiz reaches 8 G/A for club and country as he delivered a brace for Turkey yesterday!

Take a look at his 2022/2023 scout report as he’s on fire for both Juventus and the Turkish national team.

Kylian Mbappé scores in his tenth straight game for club and country.

In 2020, we looked at how to defend against the Frenchmen.

Revisit that analysis as he looks desperate for the Ballon d'Or.

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