Spain using Rodri as the decoy to release the opposite side for quick attacks

Argentina good at this. One of the midfielders drops to receive in front of the first line - delayed release to attract to one side - backwards pass to CB - who then accelerates tempo with switch of play on opponents weak side.

A week without making a vid, hate it feel so rusty

Rovella’s best trick

Rodri got a ton of backlash for being “useless” “ineffective” but the truth remains that the midfield needs a solid pivot, who remains rodri. And these OOP movements that create space and advance movement is why he’s necessary