[1/7] 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 📟
Pep Guardiola in the match that was perhaps decisive for winning his 6th Premier League title, adopted a match plan that strategically caused Tottenham many problems. A 'compact build-up' that
🔬 Analyzed with @KeyframeSports
Pep Guardiola in the match that was perhaps decisive for winning his 6th Premier League title, adopted a match plan that strategically caused Tottenham many problems. A 'compact build-up' that
🔬 Analyzed with @KeyframeSports
![[1/7] 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 📟
Pep Guardiola in the match that was perhaps decisive for winning his 6th Pre...](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNnMGaWWoAAtHb0.jpg)
![[1/7] 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 📟
Pep Guardiola in the match that was perhaps decisive for winning his 6th Pre...](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNnMGaVXsAECBrB.jpg)
[2/7] influenced the positioning and choices of Postecoglou's men when pressing, a 2-3-5 that of City which aimed to have a high density (2-3-3) in the area central to control the center and exploit the spaces that could be created in width.
[3/7] Tottenham with their 4-3-3 had to immediately adapt to this opponent's structure, the critical issues were that of having a high and narrow defensive line (30 meters on average) which remained blocked due to the opponents' positioning and was unable to press
![[3/7] Tottenham with their 4-3-3 had to immediately adapt to this opponent's structure, the critical...](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNnMHLdWcAIT1Rn.jpg)
[4/7] forward, allowing wide spaces (exploited on many occasions in the right area by Walker) with a lot of space to defend behind. Another problem for Spurs was the disorder created in the exits under pressure, with Sarr who, being lured forward, was very often in an advanced
[5/7] position and Maddison (false 9 in this match) forced to move back to provide more cover.
[6/7] City's interpretation was optimal, with Gvardiol/Walker (FBs) as 'width fixers', Kovačić/Rodri/Bernardo were positioned in front of Aké/Dias (CBs), finally completing the last 5 line 'were Foden/Haaland/De Bruyne, this structure allowed a high control of the centre, also
![[6/7] City's interpretation was optimal, with Gvardiol/Walker (FBs) as 'width fixers', Kovačić/Rodri...](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNnMH-uWEAE16pm.jpg)
[7/7] useful for dangerous opposing counter-attacks, and allowed us to progress directly in width with direct attacks of space, or by finding Foden and De Bruyne who were always ready and positioned to receive 'key passes'.
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