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Despite Real Madrid being the strongest out of possession this season, they are a team like no other in possession:
•Unique build up pattern:
—Invert opposite FB behind opposition’s 2nd line = clears space ahead CB + opens lane for winger 1v1. Casemiro drops as reset option.
•Unique build up pattern:
—Invert opposite FB behind opposition’s 2nd line = clears space ahead CB + opens lane for winger 1v1. Casemiro drops as reset option.
•One of many patterns in the 2nd phase that includes an aerial switch of play:
-opposite interior drops deep
-RW moves into right halfspace while RB advances up the sideline.
-RW drops slightly to optimize space for 2v1 on LB.
The CB can play: 2v1 wide or find deep interior.
-opposite interior drops deep
-RW moves into right halfspace while RB advances up the sideline.
-RW drops slightly to optimize space for 2v1 on LB.
The CB can play: 2v1 wide or find deep interior.
This switch of play is minimal risk:
If the opposition winger tracks the fullback -> diminished counter attacking threat + space for deep interior.
If opposition winger stays, Madrid are attacking a 2v1. If they lose the ball, the deep interior provides protection vs counter.
If the opposition winger tracks the fullback -> diminished counter attacking threat + space for deep interior.
If opposition winger stays, Madrid are attacking a 2v1. If they lose the ball, the deep interior provides protection vs counter.
•Effective pattern in the final third:
-LB overlaps LW -> pulls opposition RW deep (creates space for cut back)
-cut back to withdrawn interior -> switch to advancing RB while RW moves across area [gives more space (time) to RB]
-players arrive attacking cross (left to right)
![•Effective pattern in the final third:-LB overlaps LW -> pulls opposition RW deep (creates space for cut back)-cut back to withdrawn interior -> switch to advancing RB while RW moves across area [gives more space (time) to RB]-players arrive attacking cross (left to right)](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EegT3JvWkAEWERh.jpg "•Effective pattern in the final third:-LB overlaps LW -> pulls opposition RW deep (creates space for cut back)-cut back to withdrawn interior -> switch to advancing RB while RW moves across area [gives more space (time) to RB]-players arrive attacking cross (left to right)")
-LB overlaps LW -> pulls opposition RW deep (creates space for cut back)
-cut back to withdrawn interior -> switch to advancing RB while RW moves across area [gives more space (time) to RB]
-players arrive attacking cross (left to right)
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