princely elegance

Chapter 229 Advancing to the quarterfinals (third update)

(Ps: Although it is a bit late, it is still the third shift. This is the first outbreak since it was put on the shelves. I originally planned to spend full attendance until the end of this book, but my grades have improved recently, so I also moved and wanted to update it. Good thoughts, monthly tickets are hard to find, just ask for some recommendation tickets.)
Originally looking forward to the collapse of Real Madrid, Barcelona gritted their teeth and caught up with the neutral fans who were watching the show, which was a disappointment.The mood for Barcelona can only be described as "hate iron but not steel".

The pro-Real Madrid media naturally kept praising the team's strong ability to resist pressure, hold at the critical moment, and reversed after falling behind for two consecutive games. This is the reappearance of the "Juanito spirit".As for Schuster's evaluation, it is just one sentence... "Very Capello" style!

Of course, this sentence made Comforttel very uncomfortable. This sentence means that he is not as good as Capello.However, he thought of this when he took over as the head coach of Real Madrid, and he also believed that he would definitely surpass Capello with his own ability.After all, compared to a stubborn iron-fisted coach, he has played in Real Madrid and he understands what fans need better.The Germans think they can strike a balance between "winning" and "beautiful winning", and in this position they must be longer than the tragic Capello.

Capello's achievements in Real Madrid last season were the league championship and the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Schuster believes that he can surpass him this season.With Barcelona's collapse of the league title again, no one can threaten them anymore.

In the Champions League, it is impossible for little Rome to stop the invincible Los Blancos.

As if to strengthen his self-confidence, in the next second round against Rome at home, Schuster continued to form the strongest lineup in his hand. Pepe, who returned from injury in the last round, started again and partnered with Cannavaro centre-back.

There is no difference between the midfield lineup and the first round. In this home game, although Real Madrid's generals were tired from the last two reversals, they still mustered all their strength to contribute to the fans. A victory.The record of home victory this season has given the Los Blancos unparalleled confidence.

In the first half, Raul continued to refresh his scoring record in the Champions League, and it was Gago who assisted him.Although the Argentine Prince has not scored many goals in recent games, the number of assists has been increasing game by game.And Gago in this way made Real Madrid's celebrities even more optimistic. After all, this way is more helpful to the team and saves effort.Real Madrid needs a core that can continue to bring the team victory, not an atypical midfielder who scores more goals than the striker.

In the 91/92 season, Hierro scored 21 goals for Real Madrid in a season in the position of the midfielder, which made the world exclaimed.But that season's Real Madrid was empty, without a single honor.

During the intermission, Real Madrid led by one goal, with a total score of 3:1. As long as they are not equalized by Roma with two goals in the second half, the Los Blancos can completely break the curse and enter the quarter-finals of the Champions League for two consecutive years.

After the start of the second half, Spalletti made the final adjustment, replacing a defensive midfielder Perotta with Vucinic to strengthen the offense.And this substitution brought a goal for Roma. In the No.70 minute, Pizarro passed a direct free kick created by Totti into the penalty area.Cannavaro hit the top, and Vucinic seized the opportunity to head the ball into the gate guarded by Casillas.

The morale of the Roma players who scored a goal rose instantly, and they saw hope that as long as they scored another goal, they would be able to drag the game into overtime.After overtime, they will have an advantage in away games.It would be even better if it can be dragged to a penalty shootout.

With this in mind, Totti began to muster all his strength, using his tired body to constantly attack Real Madrid's defense.In this game, Real Madrid is responsible for defending Totti by Gago. Against technical players, his super anticipation can play the biggest role.At home, because of concerns about away goals, Schuster inevitably kept a conservative mentality.The German also asked Pepe to supplement Gago's defense, and he would not hesitate to foul when necessary.

It was precisely because of this order that Pepe received a second yellow card in the No.80 minute. Two yellow cards turned into one red, and he will miss the next Champions League game.

In the last 10 minutes, Real Madrid, fighting with ten players, played bloody instead.Schuster replaced Robben with Baptista. While strengthening the defense, it also allowed Gago to free up his hands to help the team attack.

And this substitution adjustment had the effect of turning decay into magic. In the last minute, when Totti was about to break through Baptista, the ball was intercepted by Gago, who was helping to defend.The kick was clean and neat. After taking a few steps, Totti realized that there was no ball under his feet.After he came back to his senses, he found that Gago had dribbled the ball to his own half.

And because they saw hope, almost all the players in Roma pressed up, leaving only one Mexes behind, and the midfielder De Rossi was the closest to Gago.

After being forced by Gago to speed up and break through again, Rome's midfielder turned around and squeezed out the last trace of strength from his body, and finally caught up with Real Madrid's core in front of the penalty area.This position directly puts a shovel. Although Gago's free kick in this position is good, it is always better than him entering the penalty area.Moreover, Raul and Higuain have already stepped in. Although there are people around them, it is impossible for De Rossi to hope that his players can block Real Madrid's striker combination.

After all, the speed of dribbling is slower than running. Gago was hit by De Rossi's tackle at the top of the penalty area.If it was in the penalty area, Gago would have fallen straight away. Such a bad foul penalty is basically indispensable, but the problem is that there are still a few steps away from the penalty area.

Gritting his teeth, he stabilized his staggering body, and Gago dribbled the ball into the penalty area even though he was uprooted again.

"Rush in!"

At this time, all the fans at the Bernabéu stood up and applauded Gago.

And Gago did not let them down. After reaching the penalty area, he showed his wisdom in playing football.Facing Mex who was rushing forward with gritted teeth, Gago made a lateral movement to pull the ball, trying to avoid the defense of the French central defender, but Mex reacted quickly and immediately strode over to block Gago. forward movement.But the problem is that Gago suddenly exploded and accelerated again at this time, and half a body passed by.

The frightened Mekes could only quickly slam his body over, trying to block Gago's advance.But how did he know that Gago was waiting for him, as soon as their bodies touched, Gago immediately fell out with his strength.

"beep!"

The referee came over immediately, first turned his finger to the penalty spot, and then drew out a yellow card. Since Mex also had a yellow card in the first half, like Pepe, two yellows turned into one red, and he was sent off!

"Gago made a contribution. While he ushered in a penalty kick for the team, he also brought the numbers of both sides to the same point."

For this penalty kick, Gago told Raul that he wanted to take the penalty himself. Faced with this request from the younger generation, Lord of the Rings did not refuse. After all, Gago assisted him to score a goal just now, and he won it himself.

"Oh, Gago stood up, he took the penalty kick, if this goal is scored, then there is no hope for Rome, this can be said to be a penalty kick from heaven and hell, the Argentines can bear this Is it stressful?"

Gago and Raul shook hands, then walked out and stood in front of the goal. Roma's goalkeeper Doni Gago is very familiar with him. In the final of the America's Cup last summer, he broke through the goal guarded by the Brazilian national goal twice. .

It's a solid record that helps Gago's confidence.

"Gago's goals are generally either long-range shots or free kicks. Of course, some of them are scored directly against the goalkeeper in the penalty area. It can be said that he is a very comprehensive shooter, with first-class strength and skills. This goal Will the ball be a volley, or will it be a feint to trick Doni?"

Regarding the commentator's guess, the answer was revealed in the next second. Facing Dhoni, the goalkeeper who had been attacked twice by him, Gago didn't play any tricks.

"The right-footed volley, thanks to you, he guessed the right direction, no, the ball was too powerful, it hit Doni's hand and bounced into the upper right corner of the goal!"

After Gago scored the goal, he ran sideways to the corner flagpole. He used his greatest strength for the ball. Unless Doni blocked the path of the ball with his whole body, it was impossible to catch it with his hands.

Gago was caught by Ramos near the corner flagpole, and then Real Madrid players came to celebrate. After this goal was scored, Real Madrid basically won the game.It is impossible for Roma to score three goals in a row in the remaining time.

Sure enough, after Gago scored the penalty kick, Roma suddenly relaxed, and the hope in his heart turned into despair.

The referee only added 2 minutes of stoppage time and ended the game.

"The game is over. Congratulations to Real Madrid. They defeated Roma, the second place in Serie A, 2:1 at home, and advanced to the quarterfinals with a total score of 4:2. Let us look forward to the draw ceremony for the quarterfinals in Switzerland on March [-]th. Real Madrid should be Meet a very interesting opponent!"

After saying this, the anchor of Sky TV, Streiter, cut off the signal.

After this game, the quarter-finals of the Champions League basically came out. Since Inter Milan's home game against Liverpool was delayed by one week due to home problems, it was "basic".

However, the media can basically determine the place for the quarter-finals. Mancini has always been a tough player in the Champions League, not to mention that Liverpool has a two-goal advantage and can basically be sure to advance.

A week later, the result did not exceed the expectations of the media. Inter Milan lost 0:1 to Liverpool at home, and all the semi-finals of the Premier League entered the quarter-finals!
This time, the media directly fry the pot. Although they had expected it long ago, after the facts came out, everyone still couldn't believe it, especially La Liga, which claims to be the world's number one league.

The fact is that only two giants in La Liga, Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​have entered the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Valencia was eliminated by his enemy Chelsea in the group stage.Sevilla got a good draw in the round of [-], but was dragged to a penalty shootout by the Turkish Super League team Fenerbahce, and finally eliminated under the kick of the old Real Madrid player Carlos. out!

Of course, the worst thing was Serie A, where the entire team was wiped out. AC Milan was defeated by Arsenal with a single goal. Inter Milan had no power to fight back against Liverpool.After Spalletti's Roma exhausted all tactics, they were defeated by Gago with two goals and two assists in two rounds.

The last spot is Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga. After Bayern, this team maintains the only dignity left in the Bundesliga!
(End of this chapter)