Zidane's tactics against Barcelona are back in vogue

Coach Zinedine Zidane left his mark in his first time leading Real Madrid against Barcelona, ​​a team that at that time possessed the fearsome attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.

Zidane beat Barcelona in his first meeting as Real Madrid coach. Photo: Reuters .

The match took place in April 2016, when Zidane had just taken over Real Madrid from Rafael Benitez. In his first Clasico as coach, Zidane focused on high pressing to counter Barcelona's build-up play from the back.

Zidane explained clearly to his players: "When Barcelona deploy from their own half, we must press with a 4-on-3 structure. Ronaldo, your task is to cut off the pass between the goalkeeper and the first center-back. Karim Benzema, follow Sergio Busquets and block his passes. Gareth Bale, close to the second center-back."

This tactic is intended to force Busquets to drop deep to receive the ball, from which Real Madrid will regain the advantage in terms of personnel in the midfield.

Zidane neutralized Barcelona's midfield. Photo: Reuters .

Zidane also instructed midfielders Toni Kroos and Luka Modric: "Don't let the ball go to Andres Iniesta or Ivan Rakitic. Iniesta will move into the middle to pull you out of position, creating space for Suarez or Messi. Casemiro, in that situation, you mark Iniesta."

If Iniesta or Rakitic receive the ball, Zidane asks his players to press hard to force them to pass back to Busquets. The aim is to block all direct passing lanes to Busquets, forcing Barcelona to play out wide, forcing Suárez to play wide and not pose a real threat.

In particular, marking Messi does not depend on any individual, but is the responsibility of the whole team depending on the position of the Argentine superstar on the field.

Zidane's clear tactics helped Real Madrid overcome a difficult period. In the end, "Los Blancos" won 2-1 thanks to goals from Ronaldo and Benzema, while Pique scored the only goal for Barcelona.

Real Madrid exploded with emotion after winning El Clasico Real Madrid shared a video recording the whole celebration atmosphere filled with music and smiles after the 2-1 victory over Barcelona in round 10 of La Liga on October 26.

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