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Xabi Alonso Tactics At Real Madrid 2025/2026 & Dominant EPL Tactical Trends Unpacked – Data Analysis
Today, we have a tactical analysis of Xabi Alonso ahead of his move to Real Madrid this summer as well as a data analysis piece on the dominant tactical trends of the Premier League this season compared to last.
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Now it’s finally official: Carlo Ancelotti’s second stint as Real Madrid manager has come to an end, and former Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso will replace him.
In this tactical analysis and head coach analysis, we will examine the tactics that Xabi Alonso will bring to Real Madrid, what made him so successful in the Bundesliga, and how he will shape the next generation at Real Madrid.
In the modern Premier League, success is no longer defined solely by goals and points.
Tactical intelligence, data-led planning, and structural clarity have become essential in differentiating genuine progress from surface-level performance.
This data analysis report uses a blend of progressive metrics, possession models, and underlying performance data to explore how England’s top flight has evolved between the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 seasons.
Readers will gain a clearer understanding of how structure and progression underpin team identity, and why these elements are just as vital as goals when it comes to building long-term success.
Whether it’s a top-four side managing transition or a mid-table team redefining their style, this piece will shed light on the processes shaping the game’s future in England’s elite competition.
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It’s UEFA Champions League Final day!
Be sure to check out our tactical preview for the clash between PSG and Inter Milan here.
Our latest set-piece analysis previews how set plays could prove crucial in the UEFA Champions League Final by dissecting the tactics of both sides!
AC Milan have been working on a deal to sign Samuele Ricci since January, he’s still one of the main targets.
There are no issues on personal terms as Ricci’s keen on the move, clubs again in contact with discussions underway for months.
Read his scout report here!
