Understanding 'Parking the Bus' in Football

The video explains the concept of 'parking the bus', a defensive football strategy where a team defends deeply to prevent the opposition from scoring. Originating from a Portuguese expression used by José Mourinho, it involves creating a compact defensive barrier. The video discusses its effectiveness, formations like 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1, and how teams like Inter Milan have used it successfully. Despite being seen as negative, it is a pragmatic approach that can lead to success.

What does the term 'parking the bus' mean in football?

• Playing in the midfield

• Defending very deep

• Focusing on set-pieces

• Attacking aggressively

Who is credited with popularizing the phrase 'parking the bus'?

• Arsene Wenger

• Jose Mourinho

• Alex Ferguson

• Pep Guardiola

What is the main goal of a team when they 'park the bus'?

• To maintain possession

• To score as many goals as possible

• To play an entertaining game

• To deny the opposition attacking opportunities

According to Johan Cruyff, what is defending primarily about?

• Skill

• Space

• Strength

• Speed

Which formation is especially good for 'parking the bus'?

• 5-3-2

• 4-4-2

• 4-3-3

• 3-4-3

During the match against Barcelona, what formation did Mourinho's Inter Milan use after Thiago Motta was sent off?

• 4-5-1

• 3-5-2

• 4-3-3

• 4-2-3-1

Why did Mourinho's Inter Milan not want to keep possession of the ball against Barcelona?

• To confuse the opposition

• To save energy

• Because they were not confident in their passing

• To avoid giving Barcelona a chance to press and counter-attack

What is a key aspect of 'parking the bus' according to Mourinho?

• Actively seeking to win back the ball

• Creating a barrier between the opposition and the goal

• Playing with high intensity

• Focusing on individual skills

Which team is known for directing shots towards the keeper as part of their defensive strategy?

• Real Madrid

• Burnley

• Chelsea

• Manchester United

What is the main benefit of 'parking the bus' in football?

• It allows for more goals to be scored

• It is entertaining for the fans

• It helps in maintaining high possession

• It can be an effective method to win trophies