How Leicester scored four goals past Spartak Moscow

Against United, LCFC played a 3-4-1-2 with Maddison as the “1” — a number 10 roaming between the lines. Whereas, in Russia, Rodgers decided upon a 3-5-2, with the main shift being Maddison dropping into the left central-midfield position. In the passage of play for the third goal, Maddison is in possession deep in the Foxes half (aided by his position) and plays a perfect pass between the lines — and two Spartak pressers — to find Youri Tielemans. Having flexibility between the two aforementioned midfielders allows Leicester City to be reactive to situations such as the goal.

Upon receiving, Tielemans carries and chooses to pass at the last possible moment — and after a decoy run from Iheanacho, to find Daka free and in the one-on-one with the ‘keeper. The initial pass from Maddison is the key facilitator in the attack even establishing and although he doesn’t receive an assist for the goal, will be accredited with a goal-creating action (GCA).

The four goals are different to those scored against United. Two set-piece goals and two exquisite finishes from cutbacks in width provided Leicester with three points at the King Power Stadium in the Premier League, whereas decisive runs through the centre of the pitch by the forwards (and a lower quality side defensively) enabled the Foxes to win their first in the UEFA Europa League this season.