Real Madrid were inspired by the City-Arsenal match two weeks ago.

lBecause we learn from what happens around us, this is a human condition (not for everyone) and football is no exception to this rule. The head coaches are Davide Ancelotti and Francesco Mauri. Carlo Ancelotti analyze, see and include possible solutions to the more than likely problems that appear on the horizon.

Ahead of the match against City Real Madrid technical specialists studied in detail the match played on March 31. and this served as the starting point for the preparation of what they already felt was to be a Numantine defense of Lunin’s goal. We are talking about the goalless draw that Arsenal received from the Etihad 18 days ago. and which the technical specialists and football players of the Madrid club were able to catch perfectly on the field, as evidenced by the classification of the team.

Real Madrid is back in the semi-finals of the Champions League for the twelfth time in the last 14 matches. Nothing is accidental, and everything requires work, perseverance and self-sacrifice for the European success of the white team. At two stages Carlo Ancelotti as head coach of the Madrid team the Italian signed the full.

Five years, five semi-finals. To achieve this in this case, he had to overcome the opposition that many consider the best team in the world, which is none other than Manchester City. This happened thanks to the work of everyone, from the players to the team staff, as well as the studio and the work of the coaching staff, led by Davide as the main performer. The players respect and understand him. Ideally communicate with them.

All elite teams study the games in detail. Real Madrid did not escape this, although on many occasions there were attempts to underestimate what the players and coaches of the white team did. Carlo Ancelotti is the one who pushes the button on all decisions, but behind him there are hours and hours of work.studying, implementing tactical options that the coaching staff sees in other teams, learning from opponents, listening to players and putting this into practice in matches.

Great defensive work from Madrid

In the match against Manchester City there was a very clear image of Real Madrid playing defensively. One by one, his players recognized him as soon as the match ended. It was clear to them that this draw required sacrifices in defense. A team that does not believe will not be able to perform such an exercise of pride and dedication. Merits of Ancelotti and his team it’s about giving everyone the space they deserve to do their daily work.

This defensive sacrifice paid off well for Arsenal. The adjustments worked. The final 0:0 draw proved this. Two lines of defense, forwards pressing the ball, assisting… Real Madrid used the movement that Valverde and Carvajal learned when exchanging positions, Vinicius covers Rodrygo, Nacho and HaalandBellingham with the Norwegian from the set-piece, Mendy covering Bernardo Silva, and so one by one leaving everything on the grass of the Etihad.

Overwhelming possession of the City… no prize

Arteta and his side had six shots on target in the match, two of them between three posts, compared to 12 and eight for Guardiola’s side. Ball possession was 73% compared to City’s 27%. 700 passes of 269 and so on, but the protection system worked perfectly.

In the second leg of the quarterfinals the difference was greater. 33 shots for City compared to eight for Real, nine and three between the three suits. 920 passes versus 457 for Madrid. 68% possession for the English team, at 32% of the eleven Madrid. On the other hand, City committed more fouls – fifteen versus eleven.

Real Madrid’s coaching staff has repeatedly made it clear that they know how to learn from their opponents. A few seasons ago, he suffered several faceoffs that the Lightning used in their games. He has now turned to Arsenal to put together a match plan that has a good chance of being implemented. Success. The players have faith in the work of the coaching staff, their quality and sacrifice complete the circle.