I think some games lend themselves to a tactical analysis more than others. Tactics obviously played a part in that game for both sides but the real story seems more about individual moments and players that seem to transcend anything either manager could've planned for. The penalty, Pickford's wonder-save from Falcao, the corner and then finally the drama of the shoot-out. Not saying tactical changes were irrelevant but I doubt anyone will remember that game because of them.
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