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As the end of the season beckons across Europe, in some form, it is time for us at Outside of the Boot to recognize...
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Richard Pike takes a close look at the two Spanish giants – Real Madrid and Barcelona – with a view to the next decade....
Om Arvind provides a tactical analysis of the La Liga game that finished Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona Barcelona were 11 points ahead of Real...
Miles Olusina provides a tactical analysis of the La Liga game that finished Barcelona 2-1 Sevilla Despite being written off by many this season after...
Luke Glassford provides us with a statistical look at the injuries suffered by various La Liga teams over the past 5 seasons. We all...
Miles Olusina breaks down the abilities of the canny Barcelona and France winger Ousmane Dembélé as he embarks on his new Catalan adventure. As...
Rahul Warrier looks at what has been a tumultuous transfer window at Barcelona and why the Board must be held accountable for the current...
Om Arvind writes a detailed tactical analysis about the Spanish Super Cup second leg that finished Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona El Clásico is the...
Patrick Mills provides a detailed scout report on Carles Alena, Barcelona’s exciting La Masia prospect. Arguably the best club side of all time, Pep Guardiola’s all...
Dayann C has a look at the impact of refereeing decisions and need for technology focusing on Barcelona’s comeback win against PSG in last...
Miles Olusina writes a detailed tactical analysis about the Copa del Rey final that finished Barcelona 3-1 Alaves It was very much David vs Goliath in the...
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Patrick Mills takes a look at the tactic of La Pausa, a multifaceted strategic tool that involves temporarily halting the progression of play to...
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Om Arvind provides a comprehensive tactical analysis about the La Liga game that finished Real Madrid 2-3 FC Barcelona. 2016/17’s final Clásico was well set-up to be...
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Hiko Seijuro writes about the recent decline that has been noticed at Barcelona. FC Barcelona stand as a colossus of the modern game; they’ve...
Raghunandhanan Narasimhan writes a detailed tactical analysis about the La Liga match that ended Atletico 1-2 Barcelona. Atletico Madrid hosted Barcelona for the final...
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Hiko Seijuro writes an analysis of the sweeper-keeper (False 1 anybody?) role. Football is a holistic game, increased offensive responsibilities for one player means...
Miles Olusina writes a detailed tactical analysis about the La Liga match that ended Villareal 1-1 Barcelona. Two of La Liga’s top sides clashed...
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Football News 24/7 In the second edition of this annual feature, we at Outside of the Boot aim to unearth the best performing footballers from each...
Football News 24/7 In the second edition of this annual feature, we at Outside of the Boot aim to unearth the best performing footballers from each...
Miles Olusina writes a detailed tactical analysis about the La Liga El Classico match that ended Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid. The 233rd edition of...
Tom Clarke writes about Ronaldinho, and why we might have witnessed his fall from grace so early on in his career. Spraying off no-look...
Raghunandhanan Narasimhan writes a detailed tactical analysis about the La Liga match that ended Real Sociedad 1-1 Barcelona. Barcelona went into the encounter against...
Tom Clarke provides a comprehensive scout report about Adama Traore, Middlesbrough’s tricky young winger. Once hailed by Grup 14 as the best young winger in the...
Tom Clarke writes about the recent decline in Barcelona’s reliance on La Masia. Barça’s fabled youth academy has been famed in recent years as...
Thomas Sorensen provides a detailed tactical analysis of the La Liga game that finished Barcelona 1-2 Alavés. This past Saturday evening saw the Basque La Liga newcomers,...
Jake Askham begins a short set of articles in which he will explain some general tactical principles. This first edition explores the Low Block....
Ross Eaton looks at some of the alternatives facing Barcelona as they search for a new right back to replace Dani Alves. After nearly...
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Austin Nyquist writes, and demonstrates in detail about some of the off the ball movements and skills that Sergio Busquets often displays. “You watch...
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Aamer Aslam provides a detailed tactical analysis about the standout fixture of the weekend in La Liga which finished Barcelona 2-1 Atletico Madrid. Barcelona took...