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Thibaut Courtois

Tactical analysis and football articles featuring Thibaut Courtois.

2026/27• Matchday 7• Tactical Analysis

Atlético Made Real Madrid's Attack Small — Then the Red Card Changed Everything

Atlético's compact 4-4-2 restricted Real Madrid's attacking connections before Dean Huijsen's dismissal changed the match, allowing Simeone's side to turn defensive control into a 2–1 derby victory.

Atlético Madrid 2–1 Real Madrid

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2026/27• League Phase — Matchday 1• Team Analysis

Real Madrid's Controlled Sacrifice: How Mourinho Turned Inter's Possession Against Them

Real Madrid deliberately ceded the ball, protected the centre and attacked Inter's build-up at selected moments — producing two goals before Inter's wide overloads exposed the limits of the plan.

Real Madrid 2-1 Inter

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