Gran Canaria Vertical Surge

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Formation:
4-3-3 Vertical Tiki-Taka

GK: Sweeper Keeper (Support)

DR/DL: Full-Back (Attack)

CBs: Ball-Playing Defender (Defend)

DM: Defensive Midfielder (Support)

CM: Central Midfielder (Support)

CAM: Advanced Playmaker (Attack)

AML/AMR: Inside Forward (Support)

ST: Advanced Forward (Attack)

Team Instructions:
Mentality: Attacking

In Possession:

Low Crosses

Run At Defence

Slightly Higher Tempo

Narrow Width

In Transition:

Distribute Quickly

Counter

Counter-Press

Out of Possession:

Much Higher Defensive Line

High Press

Prevent Short GK Distribution

Get Stuck In

Step Up More

Key Features:
Relentless High Press: Forces turnovers and keeps pressure high up the pitch.

Fast Vertical Play: Moves the ball quickly through the centre, targeting final third entries.

Narrow Attacking Shape: Overloads central areas, maximizing AP and IF link-up.

Full-Backs on Attack: Provide width and overlapping support for Inside Forwards.

Flexible Roles: Fluid movement and interchangeable duties create unpredictability.

Strengths:
Overwhelms weaker teams, creates high-quality central chances.

Turns defensive actions into instant attacking moves with quick transitions.

Suits underdog teams aiming to punch above their weight with energy and risk.

Weaknesses:
Vulnerable to balls over the top against faster strikers.

Can be exposed on flanks when full-backs push high.

Requires high work rate and concentration from midfield and defensive line.

Why It Works for Las Palmas:
Despite being tipped for relegation, Las Palmas leveraged intensity, possession dominance, and vertical progression to secure a top-7 finish and European football. The tactic's pressing and central overloads allowed them to outperform bigger clubs and consistently create high-quality chances, while a brave, attacking approach maximized the limited squad's strengths.


Tactic Test 1




Tactic Test 2