#tactics

#tactics

We're used to playing against teams that defend well against us. We have our own style of play, which means our opponents often sit deep. We hope to win. That will obviously be our goal. I don't know if Toulouse will play like that tomorrow, but I remember that last year we often felt like we were playing against teams that defended a lot against us. I don't think our status as European champions has changed anything. It was already the case before. We're used to it, and we're ready for it.

It was a Rangers performance so poor it had fans leaving Ibrox before half-time - and questions being asked of Russell Martin's future at full-time. Martin has only been in charge since June and the season only began in earnest a fortnight ago, but the new manager is already under serious pressure. The 3-1 humbling by Club Brugge does not just leave Rangers' Champions League hopes hanging by a thread, it has also cast doubt on Martin's future as manager.

Harry Brook's dismissal was a moment of tactical oversight, as he attempted a sweep shot on an 83mph delivery, exposing his middle stump at a crucial time.

Manchester City's upcoming clash with Al Ain is crucial for qualifying in the FIFA Club World Cup, with a victory almost guaranteeing their advancement to the next round.

On Sunday, he added another clear indication of how unhappy he is with the exact facet of Barcelona's play that has made it irresistible for the neutral to watch their barnstorming, three-trophy season. "Only all of you can decide whether we are the most enjoyable team to watch in Europe," Flick smiled when asked about it. "For me ... it's not always fun. I've sometimes suffered a lot."