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The three forward players are used designed to get the ball off one of the CFs dropping back and receiving the pass. They will operate off the tiki-taka. the midfielders are on a defense first system. Only join counters if there is a high likelihood of overpowering the opposition defense and getting that 1 crucial goal The CDM Presses up on the opposition to force potential passes out. If the opponent tries to hold up play he is crushed between the two wide midfielders. the defense remains stagnant and pushes only as far up as the 2/3rds the way of their own half.