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Champions League

Champions League Quarterfinals 2026: Tactical Matchups and Expected Goals Models

The Champions League quarterfinals begin April 8. Real Madrid vs. Arsenal and Barcelona vs. Dortmund lead the tactical matchups, with Opta's model favoring Real Madrid to lift the trophy.

Premier League

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta: Five Years In and the Tactical Evolution That Made Title Pursuit Possible

Five years into Mikel Arteta's tenure at Arsenal, the club sit second in the Premier League and in the Champions League quarterfinals. A tactical, transfer and injury-management analysis.

Champions League

How the New Champions League Format Has Changed Tactical Approaches in the Knockout Round

The new 36-team Champions League league phase has forced tactical variety: low blocks, inverted wing-backs and set-piece investment all up. An analysis of how clubs have adapted.