Tomás Guasch's Curious Advice to Cholo Ahead of the Derby: 'i'd Put in 8…'

The Next Match for the White Team in the UEFA Champions League Will Be Against Their City Rival, Atlético de Madrid, Once Again. The Merengue team enters with many doubts after their last defeat against Betis in the league. However, the perspective of some, like Tomás Guasch, is very different from that of some Madridists.

In this regard, he has decided to send a piece of advice to the Argentine coach Simeone that could serve him against Real Madrid. "If I were Cholo, I'd put in eight defenders and solve everything in the return leg," are the journalist's words to the Colchonero coach. This speaks of a very important economic potential of Real Madrid, with Mbappé, Vinícius, and Rodrygo as protagonists.

The Idea Doesn't Seem Entirely Far-Fetched, Considering the play style the South American Coach Professes. However, risking parking the bus with a Real Madrid with such potential is very dangerous.

A Curious Piece of Advice

We already know the play style of Atlético de Madrid, which is mainly based on counterattacks and, above all, organized defense. Therefore, this advice from the journalist doesn't seem out of place, especially against a team with offensive potential like Madrid.

Nevertheless, we have already seen how these matches have ended where the Colchonero team hasn't been able to stop the Merengue siege. While it is true that they have the advantage of closing at the Metropolitano, they can't be overconfident in such a match.

On the other hand, for the Whites, the most important thing should be trying to break that strong defense that has been seen over the last few years. One that they have only been able to beat once in the last five encounters they've had.

It Will Be a Very Tough Match

For both fans and, above all, for both teams, it will be one of the most challenging matches of the season because of what it means for both. While Cholo Simeone wants to get rid of the thorn of beating Real Madrid in the Champions League, the Whites are looking for something else. Right now, it is the perfect opportunity for Ancelotti to redeem himself and establish themselves as title contenders.