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We break down Sevilla versus Inter Milan, the Europa League final played on August 21st, 2020. Among other topics, we discuss:

- Inter reduced to direct attacks and counters
- Sevilla's fluid buildup phase
- The difference between Sevilla's and Inter's buildup phases
- Set piece goals turned a scrappy game into a fun one
- How both teams lacked a plan B
- Why Sevilla sitting deep at the end was a good idea
- What comes next for Inter and Sevilla?

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You can also send a message to Erik (@erikelias_) and Jose (@jcperez_) on Twitter!

Between the Posts is a website about football tactics. Every football match is a story in itself and we will tell you exactly those stories. We will help you discover the tactical storylines that define what actually happens on the pitch during a clash between two football teams. 

We break down Olympique Lyonnais versus Bayern Munich, played in the Champions League on August 19th, 2020. Among other topics, we discuss:

- Lyon's directness on the wings
- Ekambi's defensive role and the 5-4-1
- How Gnabry turned the game around
- Bayern exploiting the backs of Lyon wingbacks
- A decaffeinated second half
- Lyon's finishing problems
- What did Lyon do well to get into semifinals?
- How Bayern's vulnerabilities will fare against PSG

Feel free to send an e-mail to [email protected] for any questions and comments you may have about the pod. We are also present on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

You can also send a message to Erik (@erikelias_) and Jose (@jcperez_) on Twitter!

Between the Posts is a website about football tactics. Every football match is a story in itself and we will tell you exactly those stories. We will help you discover the tactical storylines that define what actually happens on the pitch during a clash between two football teams. 

We break down RB Leipzig versus Paris Saint-Germain, played in the Champions League on August 19th, 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- Leipzig's complex formation changes
- PSG: from 4-3-3 to 4-2-2-2
- A more passive Leipzig than usual
- PSG's successful pressing plan
- Nagelsmann does another system change in the second half
- Di Maria's MOTM performance
- How to evaluate Tuchel's PSG tenure

Feel free to send an e-mail to [email protected] for any questions and comments you may have about the pod. We are also present on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

You can also send a message to Erik (@erikelias_) and Jose (@jcperez_) on Twitter!

Between the Posts is a website about football tactics. Every football match is a story in itself and we will tell you exactly those stories. We will help you discover the tactical storylines that define what actually happens on the pitch during a clash between two football teams. 

We break down FC Barcelona versus Bayern Munich, played in the Champions League on August 15th, 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- The reasons for Barça's flat 4-4-2
- Problems for Barça's buildup and fullbacks
- Bayern's defensive weaknesses on the wings
- Barcelona's messy defense
- How Bayern racked up goals so quickly
- Barça's lack of reaction in the 2nd half
- What comes next for Barcelona?

Feel free to send an e-mail to [email protected] for any questions and comments you may have about the pod. We are also present on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

You can also send a message to Erik (@erikelias_) and Jose (@jcperez_) on Twitter!

Between the Posts is a website about football tactics. Every football match is a story in itself and we will tell you exactly those stories. We will help you discover the tactical storylines that define what actually happens on the pitch during a clash between two football teams. 

We break down Atalanta Bergamo versus Paris Saint-Germain, played in the Champions League on August 13th, 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- Neymar as the false 9 in PSG's uncommon 4-3-3 shape
- Atalanta's good start
- The role of PSG's midfield trio and why Neymar had to create everything
- Atalanta not being Atalanta in the second half
- 2020 is crazy: Choupo-Moting carries PSG over the finish line
- PSG's mental Champions League barrier

Feel free to send an e-mail to [email protected] for any questions and comments you may have about the pod. We are also present on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

You can also send a message to Erik (@erikelias_) and Jose (@jcperez_) on Twitter!

Between the Posts is a website about football tactics. Every football match is a story in itself and we will tell you exactly those stories. We will help you discover the tactical storylines that define what actually happens on the pitch during a clash between two football teams. 

We talk about Juventus against Olympique Lyonnais, played in the Champions League on August 7th, 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- Juventus' 4-4-2 / 4-3-3 formation against Lyon's 5-3-2 shape
- Reasons for playing Toko Ekambi instead of Dembélé
- How Lyon tried to limit the influence of Pjanić
- Two disgraceful penalties
- Ronaldo stepping up
- No plan B for Sarri

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You can also send a message to Erik (@erikelias_) and K.T. (@TheFootballing) on Twitter!

Between the Posts is a website about football tactics. Every football match is a story in itself and we will tell you exactly those stories. We will help you discover the tactical storylines that define what actually happens on the pitch during a clash between two football teams. 

Erik Elias and José Pérez break down Manchester City versus Real Madrid, played in the Champions League on August 7th, 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- Foden as the false 9
- City's intense press
- Real's buildup issues
- Sterling switches wings
- Zidane didn't react in the 2nd half

Feel free to send an e-mail to [email protected] for any questions and comments you may have about the pod. We are also present on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

You can also send a message to Erik (@erikelias_) and Jose (@jcperez_) on Twitter!

Between the Posts is a website about football tactics. Every football match is a story in itself and we will tell you exactly those stories. We will help you discover the tactical storylines that define what actually happens on the pitch during a clash between two football teams. 

Erik Elias and K.T. Stockwell discuss the upcoming Champions League clash between Juventus - Lyon.

Among other things, we discussed:

• Post-lockdown form of both teams
• The first leg: Lyon dominant, except for the final twenty minutes
• The absence of Douglas Costa
• Lyon's balanced midfield trio
• Predictions

Between The Posts is a website about football (soccer) tactics and stats. We produce written tactical match reports on the top leagues in Europe, including European football and international football.

Feel free to send an e-mail to [email protected] for any questions and comments you may have about the pod. We also have Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Twitter Erik: erikelias_
Twitter K.T.: TheFootballing

Erik Elias, José Pérez and Om Arvind (Managing Madrid) discuss the upcoming Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Among other things, we discussed:

• Post-lockdown form of both teams
• Pep's double false nine approach in the Bernabéu
• How Om would set up Real Madrid
• José thoughts Guardiola's conservatism 
• Predictions

Between The Posts is a website about football (soccer) tactics and stats. We produce written tactical match reports on the top leagues in Europe, including European football and international football.

You can find Om's writing and several Real Madrid podcasts here: https://www.managingmadrid.com/

Feel free to send an e-mail to [email protected] for any questions and comments you may have about the pod. We also have Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Twitter Erik: erikelias_
Twitter José: jcperez_

The article mentioned by José is written by John Muller and can be found here: https://www.spacespacespaceletter.com/pep-in-transition/

Erik Elias and José Pérez break down Manchester United versus Chelsea, played in the FA Cup on July 19th, 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- Both team's use of three at the back
- Wingback issues in United's pressing and buildup
- The impact of Azpilicueta's overlapping runs
- United switches to a back four with poor results
- The struggles of Man U in breaking down deep blocks
- Discussing the pros and cons of Solskjær as a manager

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