As the football world turns its attention toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup, few storylines are as compelling as the tactical transformation of Germany under Julian Nagelsmann. Once criticized for stagnation and predictability, the German national team now appears to be undergoing a profound stylistic shift—one that blends modern positional play, fluid attacking structures, and aggressive pressing schemes. The March 2026 international friendlies against Switzerland and Ghana are not merely preparatory fixtures; they are a tactical laboratory where Nagelsmann is actively refining Germany’s identity ahead of the global stage. These matches come at a crucial juncture. Germany, a nation with a proud footballing legacy, has endured back-to-back group-stage eliminations in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Now, with a new generation of talent and a forward-thinking coach at the helm, there is a sense that something fundamentally different is emerging. The March friendlies offer a window into that t...
As a consequence, they moved up to sixth place in the table, just three points behind Juventus, whom they face in their next league match.
While Claudio Ranieri's side has been eliminated from the Europa League in the last three weeks, their league performance has been nothing short of spectacular.
They have yet to lose a single Serie A game in 2025, and their amazing form is highlighted by the fact that they have kept as many as seven clean sheets. In fact, they have not conceded a single goal in their last three games, winning 1-0 against Lecce, Empoli, and Cagliari. They also defeated Monza 4-0 back in February.
The start of the year was remarkable, as they won 2-0 over arch-rivals Lazio, and in total, Ranieri's side has scored 21 goals while conceding only six, two of which came against Bologna in a hard-fought 2-2 tie.
The start of the year was remarkable, as they won 2-0 over arch-rivals Lazio, and in total, Ranieri's side has scored 21 goals while conceding only six, two of which came against Bologna in a hard-fought 2-2 tie.
Much of it boils down to Ranieri's strategy, which alternates between a back three and a back four. When they take the lead, Roma goes on the defensive and defends the lead by operating deep. On the break, they deploy their top players to attack and score.
Paulo Dybala's season-ending injury will be a blow, but Artem Dovbyk's form has been essential, as he scored tonight, bringing his Serie A goal count to 10. Six of the ten goals were achieved in 2025 and came at critical moments.
The upcoming game against Juventus will be crucial, and it might define their ascent into the top four.
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