Real Madrid’s confrontation against Austrian Tirol in Innsbruck was not just a passive test, but rather as a window revealing the features of a new art project led by Xabi Alonso, in the shortest preparatory period in the club’s history.
Classic formation and clear artistic messages
Alonso adopted a 4-3-3 plan by forming the annexation of Courtois, Trent, Milito, Hoishn, Carreras, Chaamini, Guller, Sibayus, Ibrahim Diaz, Mbappe and Vinicius, indicating that he is the closest to the start of the season, with the possibility of Valverde later entering. The striking was the stability of the defensive duo, Milito and Hoishn, and Carreras shine in the first appearance, collaborating in harmony with Vinicius on the left side in defense and attack.
Who owns the midfield at Real Madrid?
The Club World Cup was the base of Alonso convictions, but the confrontation of Tirol confirmed that Chaamini and Goller are the focus of the pivot. The first was distinguished by the accuracy and the distribution of playing accurately, while the second created in the opportunities industry, most notably the goal pass for Mbabi, to enhance his position as one of the coach’s bets for the near future.
Diaz outperforms Rodrigo on the right side
Alonso gave the advantage of Liaz at the expense of Rodrigo, where he made a goal and created opportunities for his flexibility, while Rodrigo participated on the left side and scored a goal, but he did not show the same comfort in the center of the right wing.
How did Alonso apply the pressure philosophy after losing the ball?
The most prominent advantage in the meeting was the immediate pressure after losing the ball, as the players moved as one unit to cut off the attacks early. Vinicius was the clearest example of this, embodying Alonso’s philosophy that begins defense from the moment of losing the ball, giving the riyal an additional ferocity in the offensive third if this approach is completed.
