# Dom's Tactics Lab Here, we turn complex tactical aspects into simple readings. Articles on football, tactics, data, science, psychology and MORE. Page: Feed: --- ## [How Flick's System Found Araujo Out](https://domstacticslab.substack.com/p/how-flicks-system-found-araujo-out) _2026-08-17 · Dom's Tactics Lab_ Ronald Araujo is officially heading to Liverpool. And it feels like a win-win-win situation for all parties involved. Here's why. ## [Rodri: The Midfielder Who Changes Everything](https://domstacticslab.substack.com/p/rodri-the-midfielder-who-changes) _2026-08-13 · Dom's Tactics Lab_ Rodri is a Barcelona player. And his arrival to Hansi Flick's machine will fundamentally change how every other midfielder functions. Here is the full tactical and architectural analysis. ## [How do Barcelona and Real Madrid stack up next season?](https://domstacticslab.substack.com/p/how-do-barcelona-and-real-madrid) _2026-08-10 · Dom's Tactics Lab_ Real Madrid have made serious moves in the summer transfer market. And on paper, their team looks frightening. But Barcelona, as ever, have tools to dismantle any opponent. Full analysis below. ## [Barcelona's Midfield Looks Safer Now. That's The Problem.](https://domstacticslab.substack.com/p/barcelonas-midfield-looks-safer-now) _2026-08-06 · Dom's Tactics Lab_ Barcelona lose Frenkie de Jong for up to six months. Can the rest of the team pull their weight or will Hansi Flick need to experiment again? Full tactical analysis. ## [What Barcelona Lost Before the Season Started](https://domstacticslab.substack.com/p/what-barcelona-lost-before-the-season) _2026-08-03 · Dom's Tactics Lab_ Barcelona spent six months carefully protecting Frenkie de Jong after his injury layoff. Then the World Cup happened. And now, he's out for 6 months. Here is what that means for the club. ## [The Most Dangerous Thing About Adeyemi](https://domstacticslab.substack.com/p/the-most-dangerous-thing-about-adeyemi) _2026-07-30 · Dom's Tactics Lab_ Karim Adeyemi is a new Barcelona player. But his speed tells you nothing useful about why he will thrive under Flick. Here is what does. Full scout report and analysis at Dom's Tactics Lab. ## [The Right (And Wrong) Reason to Keep Ferran Torres](https://domstacticslab.substack.com/p/the-right-and-wrong-reason-to-keep) _2026-07-27 · Dom's Tactics Lab_ Ferran Torres is hot commodity after the World Cup. But should Barcelona be looking to cash in on the hype or convince the Shark to stay? Full tactical analysis and scout report on Dom's Tactics Lab. ## [Gavi: The Player Who Gets Better When Football Gets Worse](https://domstacticslab.substack.com/p/gavi-the-player-who-gets-better-when) _2026-07-23 · Dom's Tactics Lab_ Gavi is a player no one can really figure out. But he's also the player Barcelona are banking on for the future. So what is he? And what can we expect from him next season? Full analysis and report. ## [The Dream Final. The Perfect Ending.](https://domstacticslab.substack.com/p/the-dream-final-the-perfect-ending) _2026-07-20 · Dom's Tactics Lab_ Spain vs Argentina. Lamine Yamal vs Lionel Messi. The one final that needed to happen. And we got it. Full analysis on Dom's Tactics Lab. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fl3kMkP9zlef) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Football Won. It Always Does.](https://domstacticslab.substack.com/p/football-won-it-always-does) _2026-07-16 · Dom's Tactics Lab_ France and England came into the semi finals as favourites. But Spain and Argentina said no. And now the Dream Final awaits. Full analysis on Dom's Tactics Lab.