Zidane's formation gamble backfires as Real Madrid run out of Champions League luck
Oct 19, 2021
The Blancos boss left the returning Sergio Ramos exposed with his adapted 3-5-2 system, allowing Chelsea to ease into the European Cup final
Zinedine Zidane will be condemned. Even if it is not his fault, he often fights for the defeat of Real Madrid.
But this time it is.
Blancos’s boss bluntly opposed Chelsea, bringing back only captain Sergio Ramos for his third game since January 9th, his first game in nearly two months.
The 35-year-old was exposed throughout the residence, especially in the second half, when the home team drove their visitors away from Spain.
Encouraged by the Belgian’s recent manifestations, Zidane also walked with Eden Hazard, but he was unable to produce the magic that Chelsea could easily think of during his time at Chelsea.
However, the coach's biggest crime is his extremely unusual formation. Madrid sometimes played 3-5-2 this season, but that was not the case.
On paper, Zidane chose the best team for 4-3-3, but they lined up with Ed Milio, Ramos and Nacho in the back row.
However, unlike the usual setup, Nacho and Milio pushed to the left and right, respectively, and Ramos was isolated in the middle.
His only help comes from Casemiro or Luka Modric rushing for help, or his other so-called central defenders mashups. Is it strange that Chelsea tore Madrid's defense to pieces time and time again?
Only a profligate end can prevent Thomas Tuchel's side from turning their 2-0 victory into a more embarrassing score for Zidane to control the ball.
Chelsea celebrate Real Madrid
Madrid had more balls in the first half, but that was all they had to smile. Chelsea broke the deadlock half an hour ago.
Ramos faced a goal and was left behind by Timo Werner, unable to catch up with the German international, who was defeated by Kai Havertz Thibaut Courtois returned home after rebounding from the crossbar.
Werner has seen another goal to rule out offside, and even he has to find the net from such a close distance to make up for the opportunity he missed in Phnom Penh in the Spanish capital eight days ago.
Karim Benzema approached Madrid twice, forcing Edouard Mendy to take two shots, but outside of the French, Zidane's team found nothing.
Hazard was blindfolded when he returned to Stamford Bridge, although Giorginho was booked for being trampled after a neat turn, and Vinicius Junior fouled Ben Kiwi The frequency of Ben Chillwell is higher, and vice versa. For Madrid, this is not an ideal situation.
Eden endangers Real Madrid Chelsea 2021
The Brazilian did not show any magical performance. In the last round he beat Liverpool twice and was taken away for Marco Asensio in the second half, while Ferland Mendy ) Gives way to Fede Valverde.
When it fell 1-0, Zidane had the opportunity to change his system and find a breakthrough, but his behavior was like the same. It wasn't until he brought Casemiro to Rodrygo late that the coach tried to change the system, which obviously didn't work from the beginning.
By this time it was too late, the dynamics of the game could not be stopped, nor could N’Golo Kante.
The Chelsea midfielder helped establish the first goal and was also crucial in the second goal, which was eventually sent from close range by Mason Mount.
The England midfielder made a correction after losing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity earlier, but most of Chelsea’s teams were ashamed of it, and Madrid was torn to pieces.
Sometimes it looks more like a group stage, Chelsea are facing the European fish, rather than the record-breaking 13 European Cup champions.
In the first round, Madrid was lucky to draw 1-1. Here, they can consider themselves lucky, this is not done yet, it is 4, 5 or 6 zeros respectively.
Chelsea v Real Madrid-semi-final preview
The article continues below
Zidane's setup is to blame, because even in the worst performance of the season, nothing similar has happened.
Zidane has long warned that his team ran out of gas, and perhaps after a tiring season, Madrid has reaped fruitful results here.
But when Florentino Perez and his partner spent a painful night, he did not help.
Zinedine Zidane will be condemned. Even if it is not his fault, he often fights for the defeat of Real Madrid.
But this time it is.
Blancos’s boss bluntly opposed Chelsea, bringing back only captain Sergio Ramos for his third game since January 9th, his first game in nearly two months.
The 35-year-old was exposed throughout the residence, especially in the second half, when the home team drove their visitors away from Spain.
Encouraged by the Belgian’s recent manifestations, Zidane also walked with Eden Hazard, but he was unable to produce the magic that Chelsea could easily think of during his time at Chelsea.
However, the coach's biggest crime is his extremely unusual formation. Madrid sometimes played 3-5-2 this season, but that was not the case.
On paper, Zidane chose the best team for 4-3-3, but they lined up with Ed Milio, Ramos and Nacho in the back row.
However, unlike the usual setup, Nacho and Milio pushed to the left and right, respectively, and Ramos was isolated in the middle.
His only help comes from Casemiro or Luka Modric rushing for help, or his other so-called central defenders mashups. Is it strange that Chelsea tore Madrid's defense to pieces time and time again?
Only a profligate end can prevent Thomas Tuchel's side from turning their 2-0 victory into a more embarrassing score for Zidane to control the ball.
Chelsea celebrate Real Madrid
Madrid had more balls in the first half, but that was all they had to smile. Chelsea broke the deadlock half an hour ago.
Ramos faced a goal and was left behind by Timo Werner, unable to catch up with the German international, who was defeated by Kai Havertz Thibaut Courtois returned home after rebounding from the crossbar.
Werner has seen another goal to rule out offside, and even he has to find the net from such a close distance to make up for the opportunity he missed in Phnom Penh in the Spanish capital eight days ago.
Karim Benzema approached Madrid twice, forcing Edouard Mendy to take two shots, but outside of the French, Zidane's team found nothing.
Hazard was blindfolded when he returned to Stamford Bridge, although Giorginho was booked for being trampled after a neat turn, and Vinicius Junior fouled Ben Kiwi The frequency of Ben Chillwell is higher, and vice versa. For Madrid, this is not an ideal situation.
Eden endangers Real Madrid Chelsea 2021
The Brazilian did not show any magical performance. In the last round he beat Liverpool twice and was taken away for Marco Asensio in the second half, while Ferland Mendy ) Gives way to Fede Valverde.
When it fell 1-0, Zidane had the opportunity to change his system and find a breakthrough, but his behavior was like the same. It wasn't until he brought Casemiro to Rodrygo late that the coach tried to change the system, which obviously didn't work from the beginning.
By this time it was too late, the dynamics of the game could not be stopped, nor could N’Golo Kante.
The Chelsea midfielder helped establish the first goal and was also crucial in the second goal, which was eventually sent from close range by Mason Mount.
The England midfielder made a correction after losing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity earlier, but most of Chelsea’s teams were ashamed of it, and Madrid was torn to pieces.
Sometimes it looks more like a group stage, Chelsea are facing the European fish, rather than the record-breaking 13 European Cup champions.
In the first round, Madrid was lucky to draw 1-1. Here, they can consider themselves lucky, this is not done yet, it is 4, 5 or 6 zeros respectively.
Chelsea v Real Madrid-semi-final preview
The article continues below
Zidane's setup is to blame, because even in the worst performance of the season, nothing similar has happened.
Zidane has long warned that his team ran out of gas, and perhaps after a tiring season, Madrid has reaped fruitful results here.
But when Florentino Perez and his partner spent a painful night, he did not help.
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