The Rise of Diego Simeone 4-4-2
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Diego Simeone's 4-4-2 Atletico Madrid
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The Rise of Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone
Simeone's Major Honours with Atletico
La Liga (1): 2013–14
Copa del Rey (1): 2012–13
Supercopa de España (1): 2014
UEFA Europa League (1): 2011–12
UEFA Super Cup (1): 2012
UEFA Champions League Runner-up (2): 2013–14, 2015–16
I would set their roles as CM/S, have one hold position the other roam from position, leave the closing down on sometimes and train them into these roles as I feel it better replicates Simeone's system as the CM's will not get dragged out of position and hold their shape whilst contributing to the attack more.