What formation did Real Madrid play when they beat Liverpool in the Champions League final in 2022? Do not expect Carlo Ancelotti to have the answer: 'If you asked me how we played the final in Paris, 4-3-3 or 4-4-2, I will tell you I do not know.' Talk about leaning into his reputation.
Guardiola would be horrified. He once set out cones on the training pitch to make it clear to his wide players that they must not venture beyond that zone. But that freedom is an essential component of an Ancelotti side. Indeed, that is why the magic happens. He has explained his thinking on this clearly.
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