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Behind the 10-0 victory: How did Rah change Benfica's tactics?
On February 10, 2019, Benfica defeated Nasio with a staggering score of 10-0 in the Portuguese Premier League. In this game, young player Yoon Felix's performance was particularly impressive, which was one of Rach's first major event victory after taking over as coach. Looking back at this game now, we can clearly see how Rah used his tactical philosophy to completely change the style of this traditional giant and create stunning performances for them.
When Rah took over Benfica in January 2019, the first challenge he faced was adapting and improving the overall level of the team. Before coaching, he had trained many potential players in Benfica's youth team, which was undoubtedly unique for him. He decided to reuse the young Yoon Felix, the creative midfielder who was given plenty of opportunity and trust under the guidance of Rah.
At the beginning of the season, Rah chose a 4-4-1-1 formation, using Felix as a shadow striker, allowing him to wander freely and fully utilize his creativity.
Rach focuses on more than just defense, his philosophy of attack-oriented promotes the team's offensive efficiency. In addition, he often encourages the defenders to step forward to support the midfield and forward attacks. This radical tactic allowed Benfica to deliver a beautiful report card in the league: he scored a total of 103 goals throughout the season, which is equivalent to the club's record since the 1963-64 season.
As the season deepens, the beliefs and strategies of the team's operation have become clearer. Rah's lineup adjustment and tactical use have enabled the players on the court to form a joint force. This change is not only sunny but also energetic, but it is not afraid even when facing the strongest opponents. The right pragmatism has allowed Benfica to make breakthroughs in the competition against Lisbon.
Rach's tactical picture is clear, giving the team's young players a valuable opportunity to hone their training on the field. This is an important feature of Benfica during the Rah period.
Another tactical strategy proposed by Rah is the "conversion from defense to offense". He strives to quickly recycle and reorganize the defense after losing the ball, while also quickly transferring the ball to the opponent's military. They make good use of fast wing players to open up the opponent's defense and create wave after wave of offensive opportunities.
These training and strategies not only improve the team's performance, but also shape the players' mentality, making them more confident in taking offensive attitudes when facing strong enemies, which ultimately prompted Benfica to win the Portuguese Super League title in 2019.
Although behind all the glory, Rach's football philosophy and guidance philosophy are facing the test of how to adjust and new challenges, he must constantly make tactical changes and adjustments based on the progress of the season. This prompts the team to be able to calmly deal with various opponents and their tactics in future games.
Looking back on Rah's entire season, the historic 10-0 battle can be regarded as a milestone in his coaching career, and it can also be said to be the result of his tactical ideas. This game not only made the fans' bloody life, but also made Benfica regain his due recognition in European football. The stories hidden behind these successes are not so much luck, but also the result of his hard-working strategic planning and the heroic performance of young talents.
Can all this success still reappear in the future?
