Diego Simeone Defending and Attacking Tactics

Tactical Analysis and Sessions from Atlético Madrid’s 4-4-2

This FULL COLOUR book set provides a full tactical analysis of Diego Simeone's 4-4-2 Tactics (196 Tactical Situations) for you the coach to learn from one of the best coaches in the world.

Tactical organisation is the key to Atlético Madrid’s success during Diego Simeone’s reign. He has built a winning culture of commitment, passion, aggressiveness and commitment, and a winning game plan based on excellent defensive organisation. They are extremely difficult to break down, even by the top attacking sides, like Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool, and have consistently been one of the toughest teams to play against in the whole of Europe.

Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid have used these defending tactics to achieve great success when competing against teams with far greater resources.

They have also produced extremely efficient attacking play and they have had great success in scoring goals with intelligent attacking patterns of play and a counter attacking style.

Examples of Atlético Madrid's Incredible Success Against All Odds

• La Liga Winners (2014)
• UEFA Champions League Runners-up (2014 + 2016)
• UEFA Europa League Winners (2012 + 2014)
• UEFA Super Cup Winners (2012 + 2018)
• Copa Del Rey (2013)
• Fewest Goals Conceded in La Liga (2012-13, 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19)
• Most Clean Sheets in La Liga (2012-13, 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19)

Athanasios Terzis is a UEFA 'A' Licence Coach and has used the tactical analysis of Diego Simeone's Atlético Madrid to produce 111 Practices and Variations.

You can use these ready-made sessions to practice Diego Simeone’s defending and attacking tactics and implement them into your training sessions.

BOOK 1: Emulate, Practice and Apply Diego Simeone’s Defensive Tactics

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268 Pages

FULL COLOUR Print

U14-Pro Level

123 Tactical Analysis

47 Practices & Variations

Each Tactical Situation has analysis of Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid defending tactics and is followed by practices to help you adapt the tactics into your training sessions for your team.

Tactical Analysis and Session Topic Examples:

• How the Centre Backs Defend the Forwards' Movements
• Rear Block's Positioning and Movements to Control Wide Areas
• Pressing High Up the Pitch (from the Goalkeeper)
• Positioning of the Forwards to Prepare for Counter Attacks
• Counter-Pressing After Losing Possession During Combination Play

Practice Examples:

• Defensive Line Controlling Gaps Between Centre Backs and Full Backs
• Rear Block's Defensive Reactions After Wide Players Receive
• Controlling Wide Areas with the Rear Block in a Functional Practice
• Compact Midfield Line Blocking Through Passes in a Functional Game
• Negative Transition After Losing Possession in a Conditioned Game

BOOK 2: Emulate, Practice and Apply Diego Simeone’s Attacking Tactics

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196 Pages

FULL COLOUR Print

U14-Pro Level

73 Tactical Analysis

64 Practices & Variations

Each Tactical Situation has analysis of Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid attacking or counter-attacking tactics and is followed by practices to help you adapt the tactics into your training sessions for your team.

Tactical Analysis and Session Topic Examples:

• Dragging the Centre Back Out of Position to Create and Exploit Space
• Synchronised Movements of the Full Back and Wide Midfielder
• Creating an Overload and Attacking Through the Centre
• Making a Run on Blind Side of Defender to Receive a Long Pass in Behind
• Counter Attack After Winning the Ball in the Centre (Direct Threat)

Practice Examples:

• Forward Exploits Space Behind Full Back in a Technical Practice with Finish
• Options for Full Back Receiving High Up the Pitch in a Functional Practice
• Forward Drops Back to Receive or Create Space in Behind in a Small Sided Game
• Counter Attack with a Closed Ball Situation in a Dynamic Conditioned Game
• Exploiting Width During a Counter Attack in a Dynamic Conditioned Game