The Defensive Game Style - Real Madrid vs. Atletico de Madrid - Final Copa del Rey

In the video, we use the "Copa del Rey" (17/05/2013) match between Real Madrid (1) vs. Atletico de Madrid (2) at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium to show you examples of how each of these pressing styles can be implemented. Contact us at International United FC in Barcelona if you are interested in learning more about different pressing styles and implement them while playing in the Official Spanish Soccer League in Barcelona. The coach determines what the player has to do when the team losses the ball. There are three types of pressing: 1. Individual pressing or 1:1 2. Pressing the player with the ball (1 or more players) 3. Reduce the space of the opponent The players have to decide during the game when and where to apply each of the different styles of pressing. The coach sets up the Game Model but it is the players who implement it during the match. 1. Individual pressing or 1:1 - Pressing the opponent player to eliminate his game. - Defensive style is simple, but involves a huge psychological and physical strain. - Defending players need to have very specific characteristics. - Very high risk in the event that a defender is overwhelmed. Can foster the realization of several fouls. - Ineffective for a rapid and effective transition defense / attack. 2. Pressing the player with the ball - Pressing in the space where the ball is played. - Main objective is to disable the progression on the pitch of the team with the ball. - Easily overcome by continuously switching the ball. 3. Reduce the game space - Pressing per zones of game. - The main objective is to eliminate space in the pitch. - The existence of an area of 2700-3000 m2 (8100-9000 ft2) for the entire pitch makes it difficult to cover the existing play spaces.