Thread by @AbdelBeheri

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Man Utd will playSevilla in the semi final of #UEL.

Upon request; #SevillaFC analysis vs Barcelona (Att. team) & Wolves (Def. team).

#SEV defend in a 442 system vs a team that has more of the ball. In mid block, no pressing & maintain high line.

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In high block vs. opposition buildup. Pressing system of 6 with man-marking progressors (Busquests & Rakitic).

Unlike #mufc Ter Stegan can act as an outfield player & play through the first defensive line. Helped #BAR get out of press easy.

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#SEV build-up in a 2-4-1-3 that can change to 3-3-1-3 press near side triggers.

-Depend on shifting the ball either short or long balls - no ground pass.

-If there’s no press, play out (from back) in their normal 2-4-1-3.

#SEV vs. #Wolves

- In possession: 2-3-5/3-2-5

- Ball progressor & deep line playmaker (Ever Banega) shifts to LCB or LCM (withdrawn) & creates w/ longballs behind the back 5 or shift play w/ diagonals.

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Full view of the ‘in possession’ shape.

- Wolves kept compact in 5-3-2.
- 2v2 with Jimenez & Traore counter.
- Misplaced long balls & gave up possession.
- No press by #SEV on #Wolves CBs
- #Wolves maintain longballs; opt to play through midfield.

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Simulation of the way #SEV & #Wolves played.

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In terms of system:

- #mufc 4-2-3-1
- Man mark Banega, Navas & Suso; major threats.
- Navas & Suso play on Williams side (left)
- Rashford must support Williams.
- Keep a high line their CFs are not very pacey.
- In terms of systems both teams use similar shapes. #mufc

- The match will be won by compactness & exploiting certain individuals.
- Despite their high age Sevilla plays with high intensity and Utd needs to match that.

End. #mufc