Robert Williams
The Illusion of Control: Alavés 1-0 Barcelona and the Trap of "Sterile Possession"
There is a dangerous lie in the world of football: the belief that holding onto the ball means you are in control of the game.On May 13, 2026, Deportivo Alavés exposed this lie in front of the entire world by pulling off a staggering 1-0 upset against the mighty Barcelona....
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