Both Racing and Estudiantes emerged in 1966 as revelatory teams, albeit different in approaches. One attacked with long balls and four forwards, while the other focused on preventing goals and counterattacking through its midfield.
In the preview to their anticipated matches against Manchester United, these articles aim to provide readers with a better understanding of Estudiantes and their approach to playing soccer.
The coach who most influenced the modern style, the catenaccio, is dismissed from Inter Milan after eight years. The end of Herrera's stint in Italy was one of the first signs that his ultra-defensive style had run its course. In Argentina, the apex…
A physical, often brutal series of matches between Racing and Estudiantes comes to an end. Both sides admit that Estudiantes won because it was the more physical side. This match signals the brief spell of Racing's successful attack-oriented style…
The title suggests that Estudiantes is ill-equipped to handle teams that mimic their hard-nosed and defensive style of play. Here, Racing ditches their attack-minded "olla" style after scoring a goal, and then apply a "catenaccio" style afterwards.
The rise of the celebrity coach, only magnified when former star players assume control of teams, means that their window for success is becoming smaller each year.
Osvaldo Zubeldía's philosophy of doing what it takes to win gives Estudiantes an advantage over Racing and Independiente in the Copa Libertadores of 1968.
This is a complex article, a bit unfocused, on the fate of coaches resting on more than success: the professionalism of their players and the constant discussion of finances.
Pedro Dellacha, the old caudillo of the 1950s, says "El que detesta lo moderno es porque no está en la onda." This commentary reflects the resignation and eventual acceptance of older generations of players to the practical, win-at-all costs,…