Libertad F.C. (Loja) Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Hinostroza · Alvacete 🇦🇷 · Zambrano · G.Mina · D.Bolaños · Larrea · Molina · Ávila 🇨🇴 · Valenzuela 🇦🇷 · Penilla · Donsanti 🇦🇷

Libertad F.C. (Loja) looks to control matches through a high press and verticality with a 3-4-3 formation. This lineup is built to win the ball back high up the pitch and attack with speed once it is regained. The goal is to squeeze the space in the opposition half and use quick combinations to split the defence.

Donsanti operates between the posts to manage the back line. In front of him, a back three consists of Valenzuela, Ávila, and Penilla. Valenzuela plays as the right centre-back to cover the wide area, while Penilla acts as the left centre-back. Ávila sits in the middle to lead the defensive unit and win the second ball. This unit is designed to step up to set the offside trap or drop into a low block when required.

The midfield functions with a double pivot of Larrea and Molina to control the center. Larrea and Molina work to shield the defence and recycle possession to keep the rhythm. Moving ahead of them, G.Mina and D.Bolaños act as two tens in the half-spaces to connect the lines. These two players press aggressively to win the ball high up the pitch and drive forward with the ball to support the attack.

Libertad F.C. utilizes three attackers to stretch the defence across the width of the pitch. Zambrano stays wide on the left as an inverted winger to cut inside, while Alvacete stays on the right to provide width. Hinostroza plays as a pressing centre-forward to pin the last defender and lead the line. The movement of the wingers allows for overlaps and creates space for Hinostroza to find the feet of the striker or run in behind.

A primary strength of this formation is the ability to press high in coordinated waves with G.Mina and D.Bolaños leading the charge. The midfield pairing of Larrea and Molina provides compactness when defending the central zone. Additionally, the team can create wide overloads by using the wingers and the midfield players to isolate wide players in one on one situations.

This 3-4-3 formation relies on high intensity to disrupt the opposition. It is best suited for games against teams that play a high line and can be caught on the transition.