How Rayo’s transition-heavy attack meets Palace’s defensive vulnerabilities and Wharton’s progression influence.

This weekend, set pieces became the difference between Champions League football and missing out entirely.

Aston Villa may dominate open play through Morgan Rogers’ progression and carrying, but Freiburg’s elite corner structure could turn the Europa League final into a game of margins.

As Lazio fight to save their season, Gustav Isaksen’s fearless directness could be their greatest weapon against Inter.

Both rank among Europe’s most influential shot-builders, but Bayern and PSG arrive in the final third through very different midfield profiles.

The weaknesses behind Fulham’s clean record and how Arsenal can target them

How similar spaces produce very different levels of threat

A data-driven breakdown of Wolves’ set-piece vulnerabilities and how Spurs can exploit them

Season profile vs last 5 games, where the margins are changing

How Madrid can overturn a 2-1 deficit and how Bayern can complete the job through the way their attackers generate value

Liverpool’s 2025–26 season has raised major questions. By analysing chance creation and concession, we identify the underlying structural issues behind their drop.