A year ago, Real Madrid, which was both offensive and defensive, collapsed the system because of Mbappe(danyu)

Real Madrid fans know that around 60 minutes of the second half is the best time for the team to blow the horn of counterattack. How many times did Real Madrid make a backhand to win the game at this stage.

As a result, facing Barcelona, Real Madrid collapsed precisely at this stage. Bellingham-Vinicius's offensive and defensive system last season, because of whose arrival has become a loophole that cannot be plugged?

01. The basis for Real Madrid to win the Champions League last season: it lies in the balance of attack and defense

a. Bellingham plays a false nine: the biggest advantage is in the retreat

Last season, Real Madrid's system was for Bellingham to play as a false nine, using his and Vinicius' running ability and fitness to ensure a high completion rate in 90 minutes or even 120 minutes of playing time.

Bellingham's role as a central striker and a midfielder has both the ability to be a fulcrum, the ability to attack the penalty area and, more importantly, the ability to drop back. You can't say Bellingham is the best defensive midfielder, but it must be the best defensive false nine.

Like this shot in the Champions League final, Vinicius is not a passing imagination and a good type, he will have some irrational handling of the ball.

A simple cross to Bellingham would have been the better chance this time, but Vinicius tried to find the back post over the top and was cut off instead.

The key is Bellingham's subsequent drop-off, all the way back to his own baseline, and that's his value as a false nine. The offensive end can reach the opponent's penalty area, or even the small penalty line, and the retreat can protect the top of the arc of the penalty area, or even the flank of the penalty area.

Especially in the midfield, there is a playmaker like Kroos, who is relatively weak defensively. With Bellingham out of defence, his coverage can both increase the number of defenders and improve the quality of the confrontation.

In this way, Real Madrid's starting line-up can accommodate a weak defensive midfield playmaker (Kroos) and a central striker (Joselu) who can directly attack the penalty area.

A very classic scene took place in the Champions League knockout round, this time Vinicius and Bellingham all stepped back and fought back on the spot after the ball was broken.

Bellingham played a brilliant pass to Vinicius after a long run, setting up the latter's goal. This is one of the typical cases of Real Madrid in the second half belonging to their prime time, and the back hand is strong.

b. The logic of Real Madrid's back-hand power: to hit the opponent in a simpler way

We all know that Joselu played a vital role in Real Madrid last season. However, not every big team can accommodate a big center forward in the knockout rounds of the Champions League.

He can play a role because Bellingham and Vinicius contribute a lot on the defensive end. At the same time, after Joselu came on the back, Real Madrid was able to use a relatively simple cross kick to directly impact the penalty area.

The opponent's physical fitness has declined, the defensive concentration is not so concentrated, and the two cores of Bellingham and Vinicius on the Real Madrid side are still particularly capable of running, and at the same time, the side can complete the fatal blow in a relatively simple way, this tactical logic is perfect.

The reason why Joselu can play in the back is because Bellingham can also provide part of the fulcrum role in the first hand. This away game against Manchester City is