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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast
Leverkusen, Girona and surprise league leaders
Nov 16, 2023
This podcast explores the surprise league leaders in Europe's major leagues, including Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, Girona in La Liga, and Nice in Ligue 1. They discuss the tactics, key players, and chances of these teams sustaining their success. The podcast also touches on the excitement around Spanish football this season and recommends cities to visit in Spain. Additionally, they analyze the front five formation, high-scoring games, and the strong defensive foundation of Nice.
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- Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen has made an exceptional start to the season, playing with a compact formation and emphasizing possession-based play and attacking prowess.
- Hirano, a relatively new team in La Liga, has shown astonishing resilience and attacking prowess under manager Michel, reflecting the Guardiola philosophy.
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Levrikusen's Hot Start in the Bundesliga
Levrikusen, led by manager Jabi Alonso, has made an exceptional start to the season, currently sitting at the top of the Bundesliga with 10 wins and one draw in 11 games. They have been playing with a compact formation, utilizing a 3-4-2-1 or 3-4-3 setup. The team focuses on possession-based play, with purposeful passing and a high number of passes per sequence. Their attacking numbers have been fantastic, with a strong emphasis on building their attacks and creating scoring opportunities. They have also shown great resilience by coming back from losing positions and have impressive set-piece records. While the challenge of maintaining their performance against strong competitors like Bayern Munich remains, Levrikusen's cohesive team and talented players provide a promising outlook for the season.
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