Dynamic Uruguayan midfielder for Real Madrid, Fede Valverde, recently opened up about the intense tactical instructions he received from manager Carlo Ancelotti during Saturday’s Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
Speaking to Movistar, Valverde detailed how the constant instructions from Ancelotti, which led to numerous tactical shifts, left him feeling a bit overwhelmed during the high-stakes match.
The final saw Real Madrid struggle in the first half, as Dortmund created multiple scoring opportunities but failed to capitalise on them. Despite the initial difficulties, Madrid found their rhythm as the game progressed, ultimately securing a 2-0 victory in the final third of the match.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 01: Federico Valverde of Real Madrid celebrates with the UEFA Champions League Trophy after his team’s victory in the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Final match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Valverde on Madrid’s tactical reshuffle that inspired second half performance against Borussia Dortmund
Valverde shed light on the fluidity of Madrid’s formation throughout the match, noting that the team eventually settled into a 4-3-3 setup which provided much-needed stability.
The tactical reshuffle saw Federico Valverde initially positioned on the right wing. However, as the game progressed, Rodrygo took over that role, allowing Valverde to join forces with Eduardo Camavinga and Toni Kroos in midfield.
Reflecting on Ancelotti’s directions, Valverde remarked, “Moving it around the field a lot! I understood what he wanted more or less… because he called me so many times that he was a little crazy! But it’s normal, we were receiving a lot of attacks and we changed to 4-3-3, which gave us stability.”
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Author : Jake Staniland
Publish date : 2024-06-02 17:22:39
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