What a match, huh? We’ll get to the nitty gritty tactical details soon, but for tonight, I’ve got some things to say about the team’s staunchness against an opponent that demanded it.
Winner: Pablo Ruiz
We’ve seen a rough season from Pablo Ruiz to this point. 2021 has not been kind to him. This match was very different — it is not difficult to say that he controlled the midfield. He fulfilled his responsibilities without overcomplicating things. Take a look at this passing chart from WhoScored — look at how defined Ruiz’s positioning is here. He’s occupying the middle third and operating there, with a little bit of building from the back for good measure.