“I know how to win this team; Ancelotti needs to do these two things if he wants to defeat them at the Bernabéu”: How Real Madrid Can Beat Arsenal, According to Arne Slot
Arne Slot, the new head coach of Liverpool, has offered tactical advice despite not being actively involved in Real Madrid vs. Arsenal’s Champions League quarterfinal matchup. Slot made news during a recent press appearance when he made a daring statement regarding what Carlo Ancelotti had to accomplish to defeat Arsenal and advance Real Madrid to the semifinals.
> With confidence, Slot declared, “I know the tactics to use to win this people.” “Ancelotti needs to do these two things if he wants to defeat them at the Bernabéu.”
1. Break Arsenal’s Midfield Rhythm
Slot underlined that Arsenal’s ability to manage the game’s tempo with their midfield trio is their biggest strength.
> “If you let players like Ødegaard, Rice, and Jorginho control the rhythm, they can kill you,” he said. “You must strategically and aggressively press them, particularly Ødegaard.” Don’t let him turn around and attempt that last pass.
Slot asserts that Real Madrid needs to be tactically disciplined to prevent being opened up in transitions while simultaneously implementing a high-intensity push in certain situations.
2. Take Advantage of the Area Behind Arsenal’s Fullbacks
Slot’s second comment concerned a tactical weakness that, in his opinion, Arsenal frequently displays.
> “The fullbacks for Arsenal press extremely high, sometimes too high. There is room behind them if you transition quickly and accurately,” he remarked. For that, Vinícius Jr. is the ideal player. The harm will originate there if Ancelotti is correct in his timeframe.
He pointed out that although Arsenal may appear to have a strong structure, their backline frequently becomes overworked when they must recover rapidly.
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With the match evenly matched following the first leg, Arne Slot’s tactical recommendations are made just days before the crucial second leg between Real Madrid and Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Slot’s remarks may cause some people to take notice, but there’s no doubting that his tactical acumen stems from experience, since he confronted Mikel Arteta’s system while leading Feyenoord in European games.
One thing is for sure, whether Ancelotti notices or not: two footballing titans will be vying for a spot in the Champions League semifinals, and all eyes will be on the Bernabéu.
