Madrid caught in Dortmund’s trap
“Bad, very bad first half…” This was exactly the feeling the Real Madrid players felt as they relaxed after winning the Desimoquinta. They spoke to the media on the grass at Wembley with satisfaction at the victory: but with the thorn that “they came out alive” from Borussia Dortmund’s fabulous first half. “We didn’t deserve a draw,” said captain Nacho.
Borussia Dortmund beat Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti’s team is caught in a tangled web that the team Borusser I asked him. He left him control of the ball, sat back and waited with a low block for his chance. Then he tried to kill Madrid through transitions. Moves that almost ended Courtois’ unbeaten run since returning from injury. Brandt, Adeyemi, Füllkrug, Sabitzer, Maatsen… they forgave, and at this level he who forgives pays.
The Trident, formed by Edin Terzic (41 years old) as head coach together with Nuri Sahin (35 years old) and Sven Bender (35 years old), was an absolute success in Dortmund. The latter two have breathed fresh air into the German team since their arrival on January 1 this year. Previously, Terzic was on the verge of being sacked due to the irregular season in the Bundesliga and could not find a way to make his team productive. The former Real Madrid player specializes in attack, while Bender specializes in defense. It’s like it’s an NFL franchise. “They are both completely connected to me and Sebastian Geppert. We share every idea, every decision. They have a lot of time to talk. Nuri concentrates on attack, Sven on defense. It’s really fun. But it’s only really fun when the results are right,” said Terzic about the great job Dortmund have done. This is not a formality, as they were seen commentating almost every game during the 90 minutes of the London final. Especially Terzic and Sahin.
He brainstorm Of the three coaches, he helped change the philosophy, play in a clearer formation (4-2-3-1) and almost forced the European champion, the almighty Real Madrid, to bend the knee. Transitions; Adeyemi’s speed over Carvajal; two against one Sancho and Ryerson on Mendy on the other flank; Sjolotterbeck’s long passes, Maatsen’s hanging position playing inside on the left to create superiority in the center and give Brandt and Emre Can more space, and the suffocating pressure when Mendy released the ball were a trap, while Madrid struggled. reading. This almost cost Madrid the victory. The white team’s heat map in the first half is devastating. He barely enters the Kobel zone, just a spectator of the final.
Madrid knew how to do it, and Carlo Ancelotti, together with his staff, led by his son Davide, moved the tree and After passing the locker room, another Madrid stood up. 4-3-3 with Valverde on the right, Kroos and Camavinga in the midfield line. Without the vigor of the first 45 minutes, the German team collapsed and Madrid found their moment. That same Madrid moment. Dortmund fell to their feet, Madrid made history again.
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