3. A. MADRID ANALYSIS Rodrigo Picchioni
DEFENSIVE ACTIONS
• Doesn’t let the opposition pass easily in their own half
• Applies pressure with the offensive line (video)
• Low defensive block (picture)
• Forwards drop behind the midfield line (picture)
• Generates numerical superiority
• Pressure on the player with possession of the ball (video)
4. A. MADRID ANALYSIS Rodrigo Picchioni
OFFENSIVE TRANSITION
• Look for the build-up instead of counter attack
• Slow transition
5. A. MADRID ANALYSIS Rodrigo Picchioni
OFFENSIVE ACTIONS
• Positional attacking with support
• Short passes until the last third, where it becomes more incisive and direct
6. A. MADRID ANALYSIS Rodrigo Picchioni
DEFENSIVE TRANSITION
• As soon as the ball is lost, an Atletico player applies pressure on the player with that has the ball