The Calculus of Cristiano Ronaldo
Mid-Fall Youth Programs |
Jan 04, 2022
| Published by Robert Waynee
Ronaldo’s transfer drastically changed the shape of two of the world’s biggest clubs.
It happened two minutes into the second half of the Champions League, after Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro tried to send a through ball to teammate Karim Benzema. The ball was too far ahead for Benzema and went to Roma’s goalkeeper.
The keeper collected and waited until Roma’s players got into the position to try and play out of the back. Real Madrid, however, did something novel ... it played a high press.