Mateo nodded, pulling out his notepad to write his response. The room fell silent as he began to sketch tactical diagrams, his understanding of Guardiola's system informed by direct experience rather than just video analysis.
"Pep's system creates specific vulnerabilities," he wrote, his diagrams showing how Bayern's high defensive line and aggressive full-backs left space for counter-attacks. "When they lose possession, there's a 3-4 second window where they're completely exposed. The key is winning the ball cleanly and transitioning immediately."
The tactical insight was brilliant in its simplicity and devastating in its accuracy. Klopp studied the diagrams with growing excitement, recognizing that Mateo's unique perspective could provide the edge they needed against Bayern's sophisticated system.
