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Erik Elias and José Pérez break down Juventus versus Atalanta, played in Serie A on July 11th, 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- Atalanta's wing oriented buildup
- Juventus struggles in possession
- The enforcement of the handball rule across Europe
- The pros and cons of Ronaldo
- Atalanta's use of substitution
- Evaluating Sarri's Juventus tenure

Tweet about penalty kicks given in England, Italy, Spain and Germany:

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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. www.betweentheposts.net

Erik Elias and José Pérez break down Athletic Club versus Real Madrid, played in La Liga on July 6th, 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- Real's wing oriented attacking approach
- Athletic's long balls to Iñaki Williams
- Why Athletic's counterattacking threat disappeared in the 2nd half
- Ramos' PK technique
- Real shuts down the game post-penalty
- The big three have attacking problems, so Real's defense should win the title

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. www.betweentheposts.net

Erik Elias and José Pérez break down Sevilla versus Real Betis, played in La Liga on June 11th, 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- Sevilla presses a meek Betis out of the game
- The difference between Sevilla and Betis's possession game
- Sevilla's final third problems
- Substitutions don't change the game state
- The effect of fake audience and audio
- What are Rubí's intentions with Betis?

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. www.betweentheposts.net

Erik Elias and José Pérez break down Bayer 04 Leverkusen versus FC Bayern Munich, played in the Bundesliga on June 6th, 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- Leverkusen's bold 3-4-3 approach and Bailey as a wingback
- Bayern's takes over the game after adjustments
- The issues with Leverkusen's high line
- Leverkusen switch to a 4-2-3-1 to no avail
- Müller's creative renaissance
- How good is Hansi Flick?

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. www.betweentheposts.net

Erik Elias and José Pérez break down Borussia Mönchengladbach versus Bayer 04 Leverkusen, played in the Bundesliga on May 23rd, 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- The benefits of Leverkusen's 5-2-3 shape
- Gladbach's issues with their direct game plan
- Kai Havertz at the number 9 role
- Gladbach switches to a back three in the second half
- Leverkusen struggling to defend their own half

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 story lines that define what actually happens on the pitch during a clash between two football teams. www.betweentheposts.net

Erik Elias and José Pérez break down the Revierderby, Borussia Dortmund versus Schalke 04, played in the Bundesliga on May 16th, 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- 3-4-3 vs 3-4-3
- Dortmund's 3+2 build-up structure
- Schalke's puzzling...4-1-5 with the ball?
- Schalke switches to a midfield diamond but doesn't improve
- The particularities of football during the pandemic

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 story lines that define what actually happens on the pitch during a clash between two football teams. www.betweentheposts.net

Erik Elias and José Pérez break down Real Madrid versus Barcelona, played in La Liga on March 1st, 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- A Clasico that has seen better days
- Real Madrid's pressing issues
- Barcelona's lack of width in attacking
- A very open, "South American" second half
- Final ball issues for both sides
- Why did Messi have so little impact?
- Takeaways for both teams

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 story lines that define what actually happens on the pitch during a clash between two football teams. www.betweentheposts.net

Erik Elias and José Pérez break down Chelsea versus Tottenham Hotspur, played in the Premier League on February 22nd, 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- Tottenham's defensive shape issues
- Wingback struggles in Tottenham's buildup phase
- Chelsea's curious front three
- Chelsea retreats after the 2nd goal
- Despite the subs, Tottenham can't produce in possession
- Takeaways for both teams

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 story lines that define what actually happens on the pitch during a clash between two football teams. www.betweentheposts.net

Erik Elias and José Pérez break down FC Bayern Munich versus RB Leipzig, played in the Bundesliga on February 9th, 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- Leipzig's curious 5-2-3 pressing
- A dynamic Davies in a static Bayern
- No major 2nd half changes, but Leipzig's counterattacks improved
- Bayern's substitutions fail to make an impact
- An outstanding Upamecano
- Takeaways for both teams

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 story lines that define what actually happens on the pitch during a clash between two football teams. www.betweentheposts.net

Erik Elias and José Pérez break down RB Leipzig versus Borussia Mönchengladbach, played in the Bundesliga on February 1st 2020. Among other topics, we discussed:

- Mönchengladbach switching to a back three for this match
- The way Gladbach's pressing worked
- Nagelsmann's inability to react in the first half
- Leipzig's second half changes
- A silly red card and how red cards kill matches from a tactical point of view

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 story lines that define what actually happens on the pitch during a clash between two football teams. www.betweentheposts.net