Usage Note
Mittelfeld is the midfield area of a football pitch and the players who operate there. Die Kontrolle im Mittelfeld (control of midfield) is considered crucial. Mittelfeldspieler (midfielder) is the corresponding player term.
Examples
"Im Mittelfeld dominierte der Gastgeber über weite Strecken des Spiels."
Natural Translation
In midfield the home team dominated for large stretches of the game.
Literal Translation
In the midfield dominated the host over wide stretches of-the game.
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