Cholismo Tactics Exam

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Q1. What was Simeone's primary formation when he first took charge in 2011-12?
- A. 4-3-3
- B. 4-4-2
- C. 3-5-2
- D. 4-2-3-1
Q2. What pressing style became the hallmark of Simeone's Atlético?
- A. Gegenpressing (immediate counter-press after losing possession)
- B. Mid-block with coordinated pressing triggers
- C. High press led by the front three
- D. Man-to-man marking across the pitch
Q3. What was the key defensive factor behind the 2013-14 La Liga title?
- A. Dominant individual ability of each centre-back
- B. Over-reliance on Courtois's shot-stopping
- C. A compact 4-4-2 block combining zonal defence with coordinated pressing
- D. A high defensive line that pinned opponents in their own half
Q4. What was the main tactical reason behind Simeone's switch to 3-5-2 in 2020-21?
- A. Trippier's ban left no natural right-back available
- B. To secure midfield numerical superiority while accommodating both João Félix and Suárez
- C. A reactive shift to counter-attacking after a heavy CL defeat to Bayern
- D. La Liga's introduction of VAR made the offside trap less effective
Q5. Which best describes Atlético's tactical evolution from the 2024-25 season onward?
- A. A full shift to tiki-taka with 80%+ possession
- B. A fixed 5-back low block with no pressing whatsoever
- C. Greater emphasis on build-up play and possession, while maintaining transition intensity
- D. A permanent switch to 4-3-3 with a false 9