Therefore, at this time they have to find another alternative because basically with the 2 striker scheme the fact is still a little complicated.
I don't really understand why Ancelotti used 4-1-2-1-2 in some of their friendlies because if you look at Madrid's playing history I think it would be better if Madrid tried the standard formation in 4-3-3 because it can still be used.
Jude can still be flexible as an attacking midfielder. Second strikers are good too but when their target man is struggling it's clear the 4-1-2-1-2 formation won't work well.
On the other hand, it is still not too late if you want a new striker if you feel Joselu is still unsatisfactory because there is still at least 1 month left until the player transfer is closed.
It was a friendly match and it's only natural for the coach to experiment with his strategy. In official competitions, they need a backup strategy including the formation they will apply later. And don't forget that sometimes they get a bad situation with a player getting a red card for example, of course it will make the scenario on the field change, it must also be considered by the coach and including maybe they will do a scheme like that in a friendly match, making the player get a red card.
I remember when they were still managed by Jose Mourinho, I forget exactly when, but at that time the situation was 2 of their players, Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso were forced to make them receive a red card, it sounds very crazy, because of course every team does not want a player to receive a red card, but it really happened.
I mean scenarios like this have to be prepared for, including experimenting with formations.
As I said before, this is not just a friendly because in my opinion this can also be important data, especially the opponent faced is a rival, of course they are aware that if they lose today, the possibility of potential doubt through the season will be very pronounced.
For matches with other clubs like Manchester United and Juventus it might still be possible but against Barcelona it's clearly different.The question is always there, but we also have to be able to see the situation too, not intending not to play seriously in pre-season matches, but they will emphasize more on schemes that will be very likely to occur in actual matches.
I understand what you're saying, but can friendlies be the full measure of the season? Of course not, right? Friendlies are not just about defeats and wins but there are a lot of factors that go into them. Many clubs have tasted defeat in friendlies, but they can do well in the league, often winning. And it's not uncommon for me to see clubs playing well in pre-season matches, but in actual competition they are no better than clubs that are considered weak.
I don't think so, if you follow what you said at the beginning, they should be at their best, whoever the opponent is, be it Juventus, Mamchester United or Barcelona. I understand it's a classic match, but I don't agree with differentiating between opponents. Even when their opponents are much weaker. I think it's the same as allowing them to underestimate the opponent later. If they do that, it's not wise at all.
