Madrid's midfielders complement each other perfectly — and Ancelotti knows how to make the most of them
Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid. It just works. Both share , trophy-laden histories, and command a certain respect when it comes to keeping talent-stacked squads in check. But there is something more understated that has set both manager and club apart through long and illustrious careers: an ability to constantly evolve.
As his pass sonar below demonstrates, Tchouameni is when dictating play from deep, able to sweep the ball from side to side over long distances with high accuracy. An aerial-duel win rate of 69.1 per cent also makes him a capable defensive screen, while no midfielder with more than 50 tackles can better his true-tackle win rate in since 2022-23. Advertisement Even at 23 years old, few can argue with his rightful place at the base of the diamond.