[Real Madrid s new tactics] In order to hide Arnold s weaknesses, Alonso s move is too luxurious!

Xavi Alonso's Real Madrid is playing a big game, and the chess eye is their new player - Arnold. Everyone knows that Arnold's pass and vision are world-class, but his single defense ability is also an open secret for the whole world. So, is Real Madrid afraid that Arnold's right defense zone will be sieve?

Don't worry, Alonso has already figured out the answer, and this answer is extravagant: use an all-round top midfielder Valverde to be a personal bodyguard for Arnold.

This leads to the most core tactical changes in Real Madrid now. They can see some things in their 3-2 victory over Dortmund:

1. Valverde assists in defense and gives Arnold double insurance. During the game, once Real Madrid loses the ball, Valverde will immediately retreat from the right midfield position to form a dynamic "five-back" system. He was like a ghost, always ready to fill any gaps that might appear behind or beside Arnold. Under this linkage system, Arnold can press forward more with confidence or shrink to the middle lane to protect, because he knows that there will always be a fire-fighting teammate behind him.

2. Liberate the central defender and play more aggressively. It is precisely because of the existence of Valverde, central defenders like Rudiger and new player Hoyson dare to boldly rob and destroy the opponent's offensive organization as soon as possible. They also have a clear idea: even if I save myself, there will be teammates behind me to fill up the position, and the defense line will not be broken with just one stab.

3. This is not just a stopgap measure, but Alonso's established tactics. Alonso himself admitted: "This is a tactical adjustment we want." He needed Valverde's comprehensiveness to perform such a complex task, and he had been planning this game from the beginning.

To put it bluntly, Real Madrid used Valverde to revitalize the defense on the entire right and hide the weakness of Arnold, a student-oriented student.

But the real test has just begun now. In the next game, they will face Paris Saint-Germain, the most terrifying left-wing attack group in Europe.

How scary is the left side of Paris? Their ace Kvaratshelia, accompanied by Mendes or other midfielders' ribs, is definitely a nightmare for all defenders. They don't need complicated cooperation. Just relying on an incisive run as bait can turn the opponent's entire defense line upside down. Bayern has suffered such a loss.

Therefore, the highlight of this semi-final between Real Madrid and Paris is very clear: this is the ultimate showdown between spears and shields. On one side is Paris Mercury's left offensive, and on the other side is the "Valverde Arnold" linkage defensive system tailored for Arnold.

Do you think Alonso's operation is a stroke of genius, or will it become the lifeblood of Real Madrid?