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Rúben Amorim Build-Up Tactics & Fenerbahçe Vs Benfica [0-0] – UCL Playoffs 2025/2026
Today, we have an article analysing Rúben Amorim's build-up tactics along with a post-match tactical analysis of Fenerbahçe's 0-0 draw with Benfica in the UEFA Champions League Playoffs.


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Inverting the central centre-back (CCB) under Rúben Amorim has become a major talking point for Manchester United.
Many questions have been asked about why the Portuguese tactician takes this approach and its pros and cons.
Our Rúben Amorim tactical analysis and back-five tactical theory article analyses Rúben Amorim tactics, comparing Amorim’s side with two of the best back-five teams of the last decade: Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen and Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan.
Those two sides engaged in the build-up differently than Amorim.
We will compare and contrast all approaches in order to explain Amorim’s rationale.
Fenerbahçe hosted Benfica at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff round, which determines which team will advance to the League Phase.
The match ended with a disappointing 0-0 draw from the perspective of Fenerbahçe, the home side.
Sarı Kanaryalar were not able to impose their game on Benfica.
It is also important to note that Fener’s performance progressed as time went by, becoming more dangerous in the second half and getting very close to scoring during the final minutes.
However, Benfica’s solid defending and Fenerbahçe’s attacking errors and tactical choices made it difficult for them to gain their desired advantage before the second leg.
In this tactical analysis, the focus will be centred on Fenerbahçe’s performance, highlighting their attacking errors and the positive aspects that need to be further consolidated and improved ahead of the second leg.
The analysis will also examine the tactical errors and what the team can fix in terms of formation and lineup ahead of the second leg to succeed in the qualification mission.
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