Ancelotti's "second entry into the palace" caused an uproar in the media.

In the summer, the team changed blood from top to bottom, but the replenishment of fresh blood was clearly insufficient.

How to integrate existing resources and make the most of them, Ancelotti is full of difficulties.

Perhaps, this is the reason why Real Madrid chose Carlo Ancelotti.

In contrast, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have made impressive personnel changes and are undoubtedly the strongest contenders for the league title.

Real Madrid's journey in the new season is not destined to be smooth.

After three days of physical training, Real Madrid began to prepare for the game.

First of all, in terms of the squad, Carlo Ancelotti loves 4-4-2 alone, but with the current staffing of Real Madrid, the 4-3-3 tactical framework is more suitable.

One of the most important reasons is Rossi's exaggerated growth rate.

When he first debuted, Rossi's short acceleration, coupled with excellent movement and nose in front of goal, made him a top-class goalmouth striker.

During his time at Bayern Munich, Rossi was already able to play 1v1 in the front court, using the change of direction and the speed of initiation to get rid of the defense.

Now at Real Madrid, Rossi's speed advantage has been further strengthened, reaching the absolute speed required by Real Madrid on the counter-attack.

That's why Carlo Ancelotti was willing to give up 4-4-2 and go for 4-3-3.

On the other side, with youngsters such as Vinicius and Rodrygo, plus Benzema, Real Madrid's forward line is the perfect combination of speed, power and experience.

In midfield, although Luka Modric is in the countdown to retirement, Kroos is also in his final physical prime.

The midfield combination of the two and Casemiro is still Real Madrid's starting role this season.

Ernesto Valverde, Camavinga and Isco will play frequently in the new season, enriching the attacking means while rotating the starting line-up.

With the departures of Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane, Carlo Ancelotti used a new centre-back combination.

The combination of Alaba and Militão will become Real Madrid's most used centre-back starter in the new season.

The most worrying right-back was not reinforced, and Vazquez became the team's first substitute at right-back.

Before the start of the new season, the UEFA Super Cup against Villarreal was the first test for Carlo Ancelotti.

Winning the first major championship in team history made the Yellow Submarine high-spirited.

Coach Unai Emery's extensive experience in European competition has shaped the squad into a tenacious one.

In the game, Villarreal's tough pressing made Real Madrid's new center-back combination very difficult.

With the cancellation of the International Champions Cup, Real Madrid found a few lower-tier teams for warm-up matches, and the combination of new centre-backs did not reveal any shortcomings.

And in the face of Villarreal's high pressing, Real Madrid's backfield was a little difficult.

Alaba has a certain ability to advance with the ball and pass the ball and can fill the void left by Ramos' departure.

But as a full-back, his sense of defensive position in the central defender position needs to be improved.

Otherwise, Rossi would not have called this former teammate "The Big Colander" during his time at Bayern.

The most noticeable change Emery has brought to the team has been the resolute attitude with which the players execute their tactics.

In response to Real Madrid's newly established centre-back combination, Unai Emery struck hard, pressing aggressively in exchange for possession.

Real Madrid can take care of the ball through Kroos' retreat and frequently resolve difficulties at the back.

But Villarreal's players were not discouraged and resolutely carried out the coach's tactical arrangements.

Pressing is only part of the defense, limiting Real Madrid's counter-attacks is the point.

After the opening, every time Real Madrid switched from defense to attack, it was miscarried because of the opponent's active grabbing.

Even after the half-time, the Villarreal players were back in place and engaged Real Madrid in a positional battle.

After the positional battle began, Villarreal chose to put the side in the middle and induce Real Madrid to make a wide cross.

Because in the protection of the middle, Villarreal is ready to protect the high point and defuse Real Madrid's attacks again and again.

At halftime, the score was 0:0.

In the face of Villarreal's tenacity, Ancelotti made quick adjustments and allowed Casemiro to step up the attack.

In the middle of the third midfield, only Casemiro's body and game condition are at their peak, and he can insert the attack from behind, and he can have one more choice in front of him.

But this is also the opportunity that Villarreal is waiting for.

As a defensive barrier for Real Madrid's midfield, once Casemiro gets deeper, a huge gap is exposed behind him.

Kroos, who was pressed and consumed in the first half, could not protect the defensive line vertically.

In the 55th minute, Villarreal was on a counterattack, and Dia dribbled into the penalty area.

While holding the inside line, Alaba pressed the opposition out and formed a siege with Mendy.

But Dia cleverly played the ball behind him with his heel, and Moreno, who followed up, volleyed in to take the lead.

[The ball is in, wonderful cooperation! ] 】

[This heel assist is very clever and tears apart Real Madrid's defense! ] 】

[Real Madrid's protection of the penalty area is insufficient, and the defensive problem still exists! ] 】

Real Madrid's goal was the result of seizing the space left behind Casemiro after cutting forward, and Kroos was unable to follow Moreno.

After falling behind in the score, Ancelotti did not make immediate substitution adjustments, but fine-tuned the formation.

Real Madrid's strength lies in counter-attacking, and the first half has been pressed by the opponent, and it is difficult to play with speed.

Ancelotti then let the weak-side full-backs pull in the middle and Kroos dropped back to the full-back position.

In this way, the opponent must tilt the formation to one side in order to limit his shots.

Once this situation is formed, Kroos will move the ball to the weak side at the back and launch a counter-attack from the other side.

In the 65th minute, Kroos instigated an attack and found Mendy on the weak side with a precise diagonal long pass.

Mendy sprinted down the flanks and swept the ball to goalkeepers before he could get close to the line.

This is done in order to avoid the opponent from quickly falling into position and forming a positional battle that is unfavorable to Real Madrid.

On the counter-attack, you can quickly cross the ball and look for opportunities when the opponent's defense is not stable.

Rossi and Benzema both opted to go diagonally around the front when they flanked in the middle.

The advantage of this is that you can grab the position in the high-speed sprint.

Benzema cut in diagonally from behind in the middle to draw most of the defense in the box.

Rossi, meanwhile, cut in diagonally from the middle and managed to grab his position.

But if you want to shoot at the front post, the angle will be very small.

If you stop and shoot, the defender behind you will immediately step forward to destroy it.

There was no time to think, and when Rossi slipped the ball under his crotch, he slammed the ball into the goal with his left heel and took the ball by surprise.

【GOAL！！！！ 】

【Beautiful heel shot! 】 】

[Real Madrid equalizes! ] 】

[This is more powerful! 】

[The opponent assists with his heel! ] 】

[Rossi used his heel to return the opponent's ball! ] 】

[Emery was talking and laughing a second ago!] 】

[Rossi changed his face instantly after scoring a goal and roared on the sidelines! ] 】

[This civil war of La Liga teams has contributed two wonderful goals! ] 】

[It's worth it! 】

(End of chapter)