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Why Xabi Alonso Should Switch Real Madrid to a 4-4-2 Diamond

Real Madrid’s recent struggles against Liverpool and Rayo Vallecano should raise serious concerns about the team’s current ...

The Tactics Board: How the 4-3-3 works

Central to his 4-3-3 was the legendary maverick forward Johan Cruyff, winner of three Ballons d’Or. Cruyff was notoriously ...