Diego Simeone Defending Tactics - Tactical Analysis and Sessions from Atlético Madrid's 4-4-2

<p>This book provides a full tactical analysis of <strong>Diego Simeone’s 4-4-2 Defending Tactics (123 Tactical Situations)</strong> for you the coach to learn from one of the best defensive coaches in the world.</p><p>Learn to how to Defend "<strong>from one of the best coaches in the world</strong>" with<strong> 47 Practices & Variations</strong> based on <strong>123 Tactical Situations </strong>from <strong>Atlético Madrid’s 4-4-2</strong></p><p>Athanasios Terzis is a <strong>UEFA 'A' Licence Coach</strong> and has used this analysis of Atlético Madrid’s tactics to produce <strong>47 Practices and Variations</strong>. You can use these ready-made sessions to practice Diego Simeone’s defending tactics and implement them into your training sessions.</p><p>Tactical organisation is the key to Atlético Madrid’s success during Diego Simeone’s reign. He has built a <strong>winning culture</strong> of commitment passion aggressiveness and commitment and a winning game plan based on <strong>excellent defensive organisation</strong>.</p><p>They are extremely difficult to break down even by the top attacking sides like <strong>Barcelona</strong> <strong>Real Madrid</strong> and <strong>Liverpool</strong> and have consistently been one of the toughest teams to play against in the whole of Europe.</p><p><strong>Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid </strong>have used these defending tactics to achieve great success when competing against teams with far greater resources. These are some examples of their incredible success against all odds:</p><ul> <li><strong>La Liga Winners</strong> (2014)</li> <li><strong>UEFA Champions League Runners-up</strong> (2014 + 2016)</li> <li><strong>UEFA Europa League Winners</strong> (2012 + 2014)</li> <li><strong>UEFA Super Cup</strong> <strong>Winners</strong> (2012 + 2018)</li> <li><strong>Copa Del Rey</strong> (2013)</li> <li><strong>Fewest Goals Conceded in La Liga</strong><br /> (2012-2013 2013-2014 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019)</li> <li><strong>Most Clean Sheets in La Liga</strong><br /> (2012-2013 2013-2014 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019)</li></ul><p><strong>Tactical Analysis and Session/Practice Topic Examples:</strong></p><ul> <li>How the Centre Backs Defend the Forwards' Movements</li> <li>Rear Block's Positioning and Movements to Control Wide Areas</li> <li>Pressing High Up the Pitch (from the Goalkeeper)</li> <li>Positioning of the Forwards to Prepare for Counter Attacks</li> <li>Counter-Pressing After Losing Possession During Combination Play</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Practice Examples:</strong></p><ul> <li>Defensive Line Controlling Gaps Between Centre Backs and Full Backs</li> <li>Rear Block's Defensive Reactions After Wide Players Receive</li> <li>Controlling Wide Areas with the Rear Block in a Functional Practice</li> <li>Compact Midfield Line Blocking Through Passes in a Functional Game</li> <li>Negative Transition After Losing Possession in a Conditioned Game</li></ul>