![]() However, when teams pressed them high they would be more than happy to go more direct aiming for the striker or Ronaldo who would flick the header on, Ozil would drop behind and wait for any loose balls whilst Di Maria would push high on the right to support the attack. They would often play the ball short from the keeper into the centre backs, Ramos was capable of dribbling out from the back if there was limited passing options into the midfield, Pepe would often play more simple passes either into Alonso or to Ramos. Over the season Real Madrid had an average possession of 57%. The 4-2-3-1 gave Madrid's four attackers a great deal of freedom, whilst also providing defensive cover with two holding midfielders shielding the defence helping to plug gaps and stop counter-attacks down the left. ![]() First and foremost, it is arguably the best counter-attacking formation. The 4-2-3-1 is the perfect Mourinho formation for a number of reasons. This is shown by his Chelsea, Inter and Madrid sides all being the highest-scoring teams in their respective leagues. He also, contrary to received wisdom, prefers offensive line-ups to defensive ones. At Chelsea, Inter and at Madrid, you normally knew the exact players he would pick. Mourinho has a preferred starting 11 and doesn't like to chop and change too much. He used a 4-2-3-1 formation in all but 4 games during the season, those games Real used a 4-3-3 instead to be more defensive The times Mourinho varied his Madrid line-up to make it more defensive, it failed. Mourinho has earned a reputation for being a tactical genius, and indeed, he showed this during his time with Los Blancos, but for the most part, Mourinho used the same formation. However, like many of his roles at other clubs, his final year saw a drop-off which ultimately paved the way for his return to Chelsea. Over his three-year span at the club, Mourinho achieved a 71.9% win percentage, the highest of his career to date. Real were also able to win the Copa del Rey in 2011 beating Barcelona in the final. This is in part down to the fact Madrid only won one La Liga title under Jose, however, it cannot be forgotten that he overcame Guardiola's Barcelona, and contrary to what people think he did it playing attacking football. Looking at the managerial career of Jose Mourinho, there is often one period that is overlooked and undervalued by many and that is his spell in charge of Real Madrid. ![]() ![]() No doubt this made Real Madrid take notice and subsequently hired Jose to do one thing break Barcelona's dominance. In 2010 the stock of Jose Mourinho was at its highest, fresh off winning the treble with Inter Milan, he had achieved the impossible of beating what many believe to be the best club side assembled in the modern era Peps Barcelona and with ten men for much of the 2nd leg of the semi-final. ![]()
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