Chapter 974 - 0325 Sky City Chelsea (Seeking Subscription)_2
Pellegrini finally couldn’t sit still any longer, standing on the sideline shouting loudly: "Get back, quickly get back!!! Don’t push the defensive line too far forward."
This was his tactics during his time at Villarreal.
The entire team worked together, even Riquelme was a slightly special member of the team.
That team’s overall defensive speed was very fast, and their defensive line was relatively low, making it hard to counterattack.
This firm defense and quick counterattack, combined with individual skill up front, was one of the reasons for their excellent performance in the UEFA Champions League and La Liga.
But under Capello’s command at Real Madrid, in order to support the whirlwind style led by Huang Kaiwen, they chose Guti, who had quick and precise through balls, as the midfield core. Needless to say about the defense line - it usually pressed forward to assist in attacking.
When unable to breakthrough, there was no need to pass back near the home penalty area.
Now, under Pellegrini’s tactical arrangements, Real Madrid’s defense still habitually pressed forward to cooperate with the front attack.
This made it easy to be countered.
Belletti was dribbling, constantly looking for opportunities.