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What is a 'centre-back'?
A centre-back is a defensive position in football, typically playing in the middle of the backline. Their main role is to stop opposing attackers from scoring goals, often by tackling, heading the ball, and marking players. Real Madrid targeting one, like Alessandro Bastoni, shows they want to bolster their defence.
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