Valverde World Class vs Man City | Real Madrid Tactical Breakdown

Real Madrid delivered a huge Champions League victory over Manchester City and in this video we break down exactly how Carlo Ancelotti’s side managed to control key moments of the match.
Federico Valverde produced a world class performance, not only scoring important goals but also dominating the midfield with his work rate, ball progression and defensive coverage.
Thibaut Courtois also played a key role in the build up with his passing from the back, helping Real Madrid escape Manchester City’s press. Defensively, Real Madrid often dropped into a back five which allowed them to contain City’s wide threats, including an important defensive battle between Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jérémy Doku.
One of the biggest tactical surprises was the use of Tiago in the double pivot alongside Aurélien Tchouaméni, who delivered an excellent performance controlling transitions and protecting the back line.
We also analyze Brahim Díaz’s impact including his assist and defensive work rate, Ferland Mendy’s strong defending, Fran García’s energy off the bench, and Arda Güler’s calm ball distribution under pressure.
While Vinícius Jr had moments of quality, questions remain about his defensive effort in certain phases of the match.
Finally, we look ahead to the return of Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé and discuss whether Real Madrid have what it takes to beat Bayern Munich in the next stage of the Champions League. #RealMadrid #ManCity #UCL #ChampionsLeague #RealMadridvsManCity #HalaMadrid #Madridista #Valverde #Tchouameni #Bellingham #Mbappe #FootballTactics #UCLAnalysis #PepGuardiola #Ancelotti

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