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It’s a slow news day, so let’s keep this short…
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Scouting Athletic
Club football is finally back on Sunday (thank you Jesuninho). Below is a great article scouting the tactical design of Athletic Bilbao. It should be a great game and good opportunity to get closer to a La Liga title.
“The significance of the Williams brothers to Athletic Club’s offensive scheme is highlighted in the expected-threat (xT) map concerning their distribution and ball progression.”
– @MHassanFootball: https://t.co/i8rEqmnwGI
— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) March 29, 2024
A Little More Xabi
Yesterday, Xabi staying at Leverkusen was still only a confirmed rumor. Today, it is an official announcement from Leverkusen. Not much more needs to be said, but it will be exciting to watch him grow as a manager.
The Next Generation
Vini has won La Liga POTM. Endrick is considering a short vacation. Jeremy de Leon sighting!!
Real Madrid have said that players who play in the hypothetical Copa America or Euro semis will not travel for the pre-season tour.
But Endrick doesn’t want to miss his first pre-season tour, to adapt quickly and start convincing Carlo Ancelotti. @JorgeCPicon ✨ pic.twitter.com/MFS2CmDjF5
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) March 29, 2024
Final Thoughts
^the Xabi vid is kinda long…
