Barça& #39;s "3-box-3" (3-2-2-3) build up formation vs AC Milan, CL 12/13.

- FB dynamics: LB/Alba staying deep to create a back 3 base, RB/Alves pushing up to occupy position vacated by RW/Messi.

- Half spaces+between lines: RW/Messi & LCM/Iniesta as main progressive options...

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...for DM/Busquets and RCM/Xavi while also pinning opp. CMs -> unable to support 1st wave press from opp. AM & CF = AC Milan forced to sit in passive mid block.

- RB/Alves and LW/Pedro (out of frame) keeping width with CF/Villa (out of frame) occupying opp. CBs

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Quite a common set up today, although with differing positional dynamics (how players move in order to create the shape) depending on capabilities of the players of each team. It& #39;s interesting to see it utilized at a time when it wasn& #39;t so common.

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