Jean0987654321 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 The mighty Red Bull has taken over the soccer world. Love or hate them, you cannot deny the impact they have with other sides' playing styles (Schmidt's Leverkusen). Yes, that is right. The soccer you see under those sides are an unique adaptation of the philosophy of Ralf Rangick. Who is this guy? Exactly. Not many people knows his work outside of the RB fandom and I unfortunately cannot tell you everything hes done for the RB teams but you can take a look at some links down below if you want to know. In laymans term, he is the Pat Riley of the operation. He puts his stamp on almost everything the team does on the field. The teams adhere to his philosophy: press and attack with swift short passes. Ryan Tank has an article showing an example of this masterpiece against Bayern in the Europa League. https://ryantank100.wordpress.com/2015/02/10/rbs-3-0-fc-bayern-roger-schmidt-tactical-analysis/ And here is a video made by someone on Vimeo [video=vimeo;89108219] When Roger Schmidt left RB Salzburg for Lseverkusen, he did not take his philosophy with him. Why? Because Ralf thats why. The team still plays the same as if the German coach never left. Ralf has resigned as Sporting Director of RBS but he has retained his title in RBL and is now their head coach. But he has made an impact for other RB teams. My favorite team, NYRB plays the same way as the others and they have just won the MLS Supporters' Shield. This is the second time they have won it. We all had doubts about our season after our favorite, Mike Petke, was fired but Ralfball saved the day and the season. It has even made Jesse Marsch a good coach He too will be thanking as he was an embarrassment of a soccer coach until he came here. RBS have already won two doubles in two straight seasons under Ralf's rule. RBL are contending for an auto promotion spot under him. Now all can see how this happened. Because Ralf Other useful links: http://www.onceametro.com/2015/9/2/9075283/ralf-ball-new-york-red-bulls-austria-rangnick-ali-curtis-jesse-marsch-mls-rb-leipzig-salzburg/in/9202722 http://www.onceametro.com/2015/9/13/9319257/ralfball-pushes-players-to-be-creative-new-york-red-bulls-rb-leipzig-ralf-rangnick-mls/in/9202722 http://www.onceametro.com/2015/9/27/9404013/ralfball-is-about-sharing-new-york-red-bulls-rb-leipzig-free-kick-orlando-city-mls/in/9202722 http://www.onceametro.com/2015/10/5/9458197/ralfball-is-about-caring-new-york-red-bulls-mls-rb-leipzig-red-bull-salzburg/in/9202722 http://www.onceametro.com/2015/10/16/9349831/ralfball-gegenpressing-new-york-red-bulls-mls-jesse-marsch-ralf-rangnick-rb-leipzig-salzburg/in/9202722 http://www.onceametro.com/2015/10/18/9562761/ralfball-new-york-red-bulls-jochen-schneider-oliver-mintzlaff-dietrich-mateschitz-ralf-rangnick/in/9202722 http://www.onceametro.com/2015/10/19/9548103/ralfball-tactics-edition-the-formation-jesse-marsch-ali-curtis-new-york-red-bulls-ralf-rangnick/in/9202722 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean0987654321 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Now we move on to the tactic. I can say this, the hardest thing to do is to get the "zonal pressing" of the team. When they don't have the ball, they would press all over the midfield and the backline to get it back but after the ball gets passed the midfield, they'll "ease off" the pressing and tackle hard instead. Attacking RB sides are always attacking. Always pushing up high up the field. They don't play an Offside Trap or go for a more cautious apporach unlike ManU or Barca. Very Fluid Everyone is expected to contribute on both sides of the field. Defence and Attack. Also given a lot of freedom on the attack As you can see, I've opted on a flat 4-4-2. RB teams played in two banks of four when defending. This can give attackers a headache. TIs: Work Ball Into Box/Play Out Of Defense The ball is usually played on the ground instead of hoofball. When attacking, the shots aren't usually from distance unless thy name is Son Look for Overlap This is used to find a supporting man overlapping. Much Higher Tempo How high you want the tempo? How about higher? The teams were swift when they were attacking Run At Defense Nothing needs explaining here Play Much Narrower The team was close to each other to a point that they can press collectively Higher Defensive Line The line was well up the field. So, why not up the line much higher? Close Down Much More/Get Stuck In/Tighter Marking Nothing here needs explaining Whipped Crossing Crosses are quick and swift as the attacks Exploit the Flanks or Middle Depends on who you are facing PIs SK (d): Tackle Harder, Roll It Out, Distribute Quickly, Distribute to CB I'm playing with a high line so I don't want any passes not swooped up and taken care of CWB (a) x 2 These guys will be expected to bomb forward and provide the width when in attack BPD (x): Tackle Harder, Pass It Shorter BPD ©: Tackle Harder, Pass It Shorter, Close Down Much Less One center back is expected to be the aggressive one and the other covers him. WP (a) x 2: Get Further Foward Two Interiors expecting to bomb forward with the center mids covering for them. DLP (d)/BWM (d) A creator from deep and a vaccum cleaner. Both men are expected to cover for the wide men and occassionally contribute to the attack F9 (s): Roam From Position This will be someone who drops deep and links the midfield and attack. Think of Son or Bellerabi for Leverkusen. AF (a): Roam From Position The leader of the line and the man expecting to goal boatloads of goals. Now as RyanTank as said already. The RB teams are not expected to press everywhere but they are expected to do so in around the midfield area. I've gathered some trial and error, but I think I got it The players will not go near the goalie as often and then they will leave the center backs alone and only when they have the ball, they will pounce. The strikers and attacking mids will be hard tackled except for the wingers. Its still in its initial stage but you will observe what happened in the next post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean0987654321 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 This was the first game with this tactic and you can already see the impact. I was playing against Fulham. They played a 4-1-4-1 formation. This meant that I had to Exploit the Middle. [video=youtube;OG5UbOSRhU4] We lost the ball from a throw-in but take a look at the pressure we applied to their defence. Their LB was forced to play the ball back to the CBs and they could not get to it due to the bad pass and Anthony Martial was there to smash it in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmfan00 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Look forward to trying ur tactic in my mls in fm16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heddy Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Who is Pat Riley? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean0987654321 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Who is Pat Riley? HOF Head Coach and current Miami Heat President in basketball -------------- Boys and Girls, I have changed a few TIs. After two consecutive 0-0 results to Everton and West Brom. I took out Play out of Defense and Look for Overlap and I opted for Pass It Shorter and Pass Into Space as replacements. Not only I'm getting positive results but I'm getting goals that feels right and it seems a lot more closer to the way RB teams play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierL Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 nice post , i'll try to make something like that. i created the opposition instructions and in my staff responsabilities , i'm the one who is responsible for this . when playing a game , everything is blank (weaker foot, closing down) , will it use the opposition instr that i filled in when creating the tactic ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der General Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Why did you select hard tackling? If i recall correctly, that instruction is responsible for increasing the number of sliding tackles, which you don't need when building a pressing system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho. Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Great thread. I've been trying to get this tactic working with Leverkusen in FM15 but I couldn't manage. Will try again in FM16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DurinVIII Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 What is the thinking in exploiting the middle when facing a 4-1-4-1? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macon Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Ha - I was wondering about that too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean0987654321 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 What is the thinking in exploiting the middle when facing a 4-1-4-1? The center mids leaves some gaps in the middle to exploit when they go forward Why did you select hard tackling? If i recall correctly, that instruction is responsible for increasing the number of sliding tackles, which you don't need when building a pressing system. I want my players to fight when winning the ball back. Will it cause slide tackles?? Maybe but usually there's another nearby if the slide tackles fails... nice post , i'll try to make something like that.i created the opposition instructions and in my staff responsabilities , i'm the one who is responsible for this . when playing a game , everything is blank (weaker foot, closing down) , will it use the opposition instr that i filled in when creating the tactic ? Yes, when you are in the opposition instructions screen, you can click "Show Positions", and there it is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierL Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 The center mids leaves some gaps in the middle to exploit when they go forwardI want my players to fight when winning the ball back. Will it cause slide tackles?? Maybe but usually there's another nearby if the slide tackles fails... Yes, when you are in the opposition instructions screen, you can click "Show Positions", and there it is when i click on show positions its empty .. reported this as a bug. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaucer Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 How do you apply the oppo instructions? I've set them in the tactics creator, but can't seem to apply it before the match without having to do it manually all over again. Now we move on to the tactic. I can say this, the hardest thing to do is to get the "zonal pressing" of the team. When they don't have the ball, they would press all over the midfield and the backline to get it back but after the ball gets passed the midfield, they'll "ease off" the pressing and tackle hard instead.Attacking RB sides are always attacking. Always pushing up high up the field. They don't play an Offside Trap or go for a more cautious apporach unlike ManU or Barca. Very Fluid Everyone is expected to contribute on both sides of the field. Defence and Attack. Also given a lot of freedom on the attack As you can see, I've opted on a flat 4-4-2. RB teams played in two banks of four when defending. This can give attackers a headache. TIs: Work Ball Into Box/Play Out Of Defense The ball is usually played on the ground instead of hoofball. When attacking, the shots aren't usually from distance unless thy name is Son Look for Overlap This is used to find a supporting man overlapping. Much Higher Tempo How high you want the tempo? How about higher? The teams were swift when they were attacking Run At Defense Nothing needs explaining here Play Much Narrower The team was close to each other to a point that they can press collectively Higher Defensive Line The line was well up the field. So, why not up the line much higher? Close Down Much More/Get Stuck In/Tighter Marking Nothing here needs explaining Whipped Crossing Crosses are quick and swift as the attacks Exploit the Flanks or Middle Depends on who you are facing PIs SK (d): Tackle Harder, Roll It Out, Distribute Quickly, Distribute to CB I'm playing with a high line so I don't want any passes not swooped up and taken care of CWB (a) x 2 These guys will be expected to bomb forward and provide the width when in attack BPD (x): Tackle Harder, Pass It Shorter BPD ©: Tackle Harder, Pass It Shorter, Close Down Much Less One center back is expected to be the aggressive one and the other covers him. WP (a) x 2: Get Further Foward Two Interiors expecting to bomb forward with the center mids covering for them. DLP (d)/BWM (d) A creator from deep and a vaccum cleaner. Both men are expected to cover for the wide men and occassionally contribute to the attack F9 (s): Roam From Position This will be someone who drops deep and links the midfield and attack. Think of Son or Bellerabi for Leverkusen. AF (a): Roam From Position The leader of the line and the man expecting to goal boatloads of goals. Now as RyanTank as said already. The RB teams are not expected to press everywhere but they are expected to do so in around the midfield area. I've gathered some trial and error, but I think I got it The players will not go near the goalie as often and then they will leave the center backs alone and only when they have the ball, they will pounce. The strikers and attacking mids will be hard tackled except for the wingers. Its still in its initial stage but you will observe what happened in the next post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierL Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 How do you apply the oppo instructions? I've set them in the tactics creator, but can't seem to apply it before the match without having to do it manually all over again. it works .. just do it one time manual, then when playing a game click on 'show positions' then u will see the instructions u pre selected. (didn't noticed it first) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaucer Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Ok, thanks Mine was all greyed out and unselectet, but i'll try again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
liamstack151 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Been playing with this tactic through a couple of experimental seasons so far. Works very well in terms of possession and shots. CCC's arent always as easy to come by and although I have been relatively successful (better than any of my attempts so far and other tactics for the beta so far) I am getting a very high number of yellow and red cards which may be down to the tackling side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho. Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Good tactic. I only changed DLP to Roaming Playmaker and won everything I can with Man City in the first season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris24 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Hi guys, this has been for me a great tactic, it works ridiculously well irrespective of your players for the most part yet after the latest update, 10/11/2015 it seems totally nerfed. Defenders tend to go long more often, there are far more defensive errors like poor positioning and backpasses and generally on key highlights there are far less things that get shown. Just wondered if anyone else has had these issues and OP could there be a solution? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh82 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Since the update prestty much all tactics are nerfed. Really disappointed with S.I. Sounds dramatic but I think they may have totally ruined a fantastic M.E in the last update. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris24 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I can't disagree with you there. Totally ruined the game for me, steam should have a function of backwards compatibility or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agenteusa Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I noticed a bit of a downgrade of my narrow 4-3-3 but I was still able to win the PL with Everton on season 2. And I din't bring in heavy names (just signed Gourcuff on a free, Adam Forshaw for 3M, and signed Jovic and Zivkovic). I was able to hold onto Stones and Lukaku. But still was a good season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris24 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I'm still getting results it just seems as though the attacking elements of the ME have been totally nerfed. Nobody takes anyone on anymore and most goals come from counters irrespective of your system which is annoying. It is almost like the reverse of most FM Beta experiences. Like usually the iffy ME comes at the very initial release and is sorted by the end, complete reversal this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod43 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Been using this great tactic with Red Bull Leipzig and won Bundesliga 2 in the first season and ran 6th in Bundesliga and won the German Cup in season 2. As seen below I have had no problems with the latest update nerfing my tactic. The update kicked in just before the Frankfurt game which I lost 1 - 2 on 11/2/17. file:///C:/Users/Michael/Documents/Sports%20Interactive/Football%20Manager%202016/RBL%20Season%202.htm file:///C:/Users/Michael/Documents/Sports%20Interactive/Football%20Manager%202016/RBL%20Season%202.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agenteusa Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I know it's a bit OT but I've been making a few more tests and what I noticed is that 1-1 situations have been nerfed heavily( FM15 heavy). Seems like those situations are gone back again to what we saw in FM2015 where it was rare for a 1-1 situation to be finished properly. I also agree with the number of goals being scored by random counter attacks now. So I can see what people are talking about. Sham really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris24 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 HOF Head Coach and current Miami Heat President in basketball-------------- Boys and Girls, I have changed a few TIs. After two consecutive 0-0 results to Everton and West Brom. I took out Play out of Defense and Look for Overlap and I opted for Pass It Shorter and Pass Into Space as replacements. Not only I'm getting positive results but I'm getting goals that feels right and it seems a lot more closer to the way RB teams play Just a question for you mod43, have you implemented the changes noted above? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod43 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I took out Play out of defense Added Pass into Space and Shorter Passing Kept Look for Overlaps Been playing through season 3 pre season and just beat Bayern Munich 2 - 1 in the German Supercup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris24 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Cheers mate, I'll give that a try. I'm just finding away matches even against the worst teams in the league a nightmare at the moment. Connor Wickham giving me the runaraound on the counter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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