Real Madrid C.F. Football Formation

Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Iker Casillas · Raphaël Varane · Pepe · Álvaro Arbeloa · Marcelo · Nuri Şahin · Mesut Özil · Karim Benzema · Cristiano Ronaldo · Ángel di María · Emmanuel Adebayor

4-2-3-1 is a relatively defensive formation. using 2 holding midfielder not only to screen for defense, but also initiate attacks from rear midfield...
This formation was used by Fabio Capello to win La Liga with Real Madrid, with Beckham and Robinho used as the wing players, and Emerson and Diarra as the holding middies. However, as told above, this formation is defensive and sometimes R Madrid resultingly played \"ugly\" football - and it seems that cost Capello his job.
4-2-3-1 is formation which is most suitable for teams playing possession / control oriented football with patient build-up, reasonably lower tempo, short passing and foccusing attacks wider down the flanks.