Football giants

Chapter 394
"Wow, isn't it? Too unambitious, isn't it?"

After the game restarted in the second half, everyone could see that Atletico Madrid was still using the tactics used in the last half hour of the first half, retreating to their own half to guard against death, Yang Huan complained wryly.

Atlético de Madrid gave up Thiago in this game and arranged for two defensive players to play double midfielders, which is a bit more defensive in itself, but if Simeone still has a little ambition after the start and wants to rush to score goals, then he looks too useless now, and he just shrinks back and defends.

That feeling is like a turtle retracting its head into its shell, laughing at you inside, if you have the ability, hit me!

One to zero is the most unsafe score, especially in such an important final.

Southampton firmly controlled the initiative of the game, but facing Atletico Madrid's almost impregnable defense, the Saints failed to get another chance to score.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goal kept Southampton's lead until now.

"Atletico Madrid's entire tactical formation has now become a standard four-four-two. The two wide players retreated to the position of the full-backs and actively participated in the defense. Falcao is still at the forefront, pinning down Southampton's two central defenders!"

"Mario Suarez and Gabi are basically covering the front of the penalty area, retreating very deep, and will not lose their position casually. The entire defensive layout is very tight. It is difficult for Southampton to pass the ball in effectively, or even create a threat!"

Platini is introducing the current situation on the court.

This set of tactics is simply the iconic tactics of Atletico Madrid.

I don't know how many top European teams died on this set of tactics, and Southampton failed to find an effective way to break through Atletico Madrid's set of tactics for a while.

"Actually, Simeone's set of tactics is very suitable for Atletico Madrid players. If you don't have outstanding personal ability, then I will choose the one that is beneficial to me, and take advantage of my tactical execution ability to force you into a dogfight."

"Once you are caught in a close fight, even if you are Messi, it will be difficult to show your full strength."

Yang Huan feels that Platini's analysis is still very reliable, but Southampton has nothing to do with it.

Not to mention Southampton, even Barcelona, ​​it is a headache to encounter this kind of tactics.

What's more, Barcelona's ability to create opportunities and the personal abilities of the players are much higher than Southampton's.

"Now, Simeone is just waiting. When Southampton can't hold on anymore and there are mistakes and flaws, Atletico Madrid will seize the opportunity to counterattack and try to score goals!"

In any game, there will definitely be various mistakes and flaws on both sides, which is inevitable for everyone.

As long as Southampton shows a flaw and Atletico Madrid seizes a chance, the score will be equalized.

Especially considering that Atletico Madrid is now retreating to their own half, forcing Southampton to press up.

This kind of situation, as long as it can be defended, is quite beneficial to the counterattack.

The game has been going on so far, it seems to be very intense, but it is a bit dull.

The opponents seemed to be stuck in a ball, inseparable, and turned into a kind of chaos, but they couldn't create chances.

Yang Huan couldn't help but glanced towards the bottom of the stands. On Southampton's coaching bench, Bielsa squatted motionless on the sidelines, watching the game on the court, and from time to time lifted his gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose.

This action draws attention to the fact that he is not a statue.

But what is he thinking?
Is there a way to crack Simeone's defensive system?

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In Southampton's coaching bench, Martin Hunt was quickly typing on the virtual keyboard on the tablet, communicating with his colleagues in a multimedia office at the National Stadium on the analysis results during the game.

Reports and data were transferred to the tablet computer, analyzed by software, and presented in front of Martin Hunter.

Soon, Martin Hunter stood up from his seat and walked to the sidelines.

"Marcelo!"

Martin Hunt squatted down in front of Bielsa and handed out the tablet in his hand.

"Look, for the last 5 minutes, we have been too obsessed with the middle, which is obviously what Atlético want us to do!"

Bielsa took the tablet, glanced at the game data of the past 5 minutes, and it was converted into charts, which clearly presented everything that happened on the field.

Combining the impressions in his mind, Bielsa knew that the data was correct!

Putting aside those so-called percentages and so-called data, the real reason is that Southampton's offense lacks width.

Atletico Madrid is strictly guarded against death, and they wish Southampton could fight with them.

Both of Southampton's wide players cut inside, and to create width, the full-backs had to go forward.

But Atletico Madrid's Turan and Adrian, the two wingers, did a very good job of defending, which made Southampton's wingers fail to work.

This is why Bielsa wants to introduce Gareth Bale.

Neymar and James Rodriguez are all ball-handling players who lack impactful breakthroughs from the wing.

Once the opponent defends strictly like Simeone, Southampton really doesn't have many options.

Bielsa looked at the charts on the tablet again, switched to the data interface of Southampton players, and then looked at the data interfaces of the two teams. After thinking about it, he still made a decision.

"Let Drogba warm up!"

"Drogba?" Martin Hunt was taken aback.

Is it going to replace Ibrahimovic?

This is the team's goal hero, one person suppressed the two central defenders of Atletico Madrid.

Take him down now?

Are you right?

Not only Martin Hunt, but almost everyone, when they saw Drogba, who was warmed up and standing on the sidelines, waiting to play, they were all surprised and even a little bit unbelievable.

"Could it be that Zlatan Ibrahimovic was injured?" Charlene Lahiri expressed doubts during the explanation.

But soon, the result of the substitution came out.

Drogba replaced James? Rodriguez!
This is how the same thing?

"Two top centers in the world are playing at the same time?" Charlene Lahiri was stunned.

This is something Southampton has never had before!

They played one season at Southampton but never played together!
But now, with more than 30 minutes left before the end of the game, Bielsa replaced Drogba?

Could it be that the appeal of the fans for a season played a role?

The live TV camera swept over Simeone, and the Argentine tough guy was obviously taken aback.

These two centers play at the same time, can they be compatible?

This should be everyone's doubts.

But soon, everyone discovered that Southampton's tactics seemed to have changed.

After Ibrahimovic and Drogba started at the same time, the two center forwards both occupied the center, but there seemed to be a tacit understanding.

That is, one of the two is always in the penalty area and the other is outside the penalty area.

Interesting changes have also taken place in the midfield.

Neymar's position returned to the center from the left, cruising behind and to the left and right of the two center forwards.

Stroman, Toni Kroos and Vidal all retreated, but Alaba and Carvajal, the two full-backs, pushed forward more aggressively.

In this way, Southampton's tactics are a bit like four three one two.

Seeing this change in the stands, Yang Huan couldn't help laughing.

"Two top high center forwards in the world are playing at the same time, this is the Twin Towers!"

Platini was also amazed. If the two center forwards work well together, how can Atletico Madrid's defense stop it?
Bielsa's attitude now is to tell Simeone clearly.

Okay, you retreat, if you have the ability, you retreat, and I will attack to the death!
Don't you like going back half court, back into the box?

Then I'll put the most threatening surprise soldier in your penalty area, and I'll see how you can defend!
I have to say that Bielsa played beautifully, but more importantly, Southampton has such resources!
Looking at the whole world, even if it is the top giants like Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​who can afford the two top centers in the world, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Didier Drogba?

Well, now, it's time for Simeone to have a headache!
Southampton soon launched another attack.

This time it was an attack from the right. Because there were three midfielders behind, Carvajal rushed to the frontcourt decisively and actively participated in the frontcourt attack.

Drogba ran to the upper right corner of Atletico Madrid's penalty area to meet him, and Neymar also ran over.

Carvajal saw Drogba coming and immediately passed the ball to Drogba.

With Miranda behind him, Drogba had no choice but to make a wall and pass it to Neymar.

Neymar tried to cut in with the ball, but failed, and then knocked back to the right, which was still given to Carvajal.

Carvajal caught the ball, saw Atletico Madrid left-back Filipe pressing on him, and immediately passed the ball to Drogba.

Atletico Madrid players are depressed now!
Damn, can you stop passing it to Drogba?
Knowing that you have a high center forward, knowing that Drogba is unparalleled in the world, but can you stop passing like this?

Gabi immediately threw off Neymar and ran towards Drogba, wanting to interfere.

But Neymar was smart and immediately ran into the gap.

Drogba used his body to firmly suppress Miranda and protect the ball. Seeing that Neymar ran into space, he immediately rushed to pass the ball to Neymar before Gabi.

Felipe was taken aback and immediately rushed towards Neymar.

But at this moment, Neymar suddenly kicked the ball to the baseline.

Carvajal rushed forward quickly, caught up with Neymar's through ball, and it was a right-footed cross.

The ball crossed an arc and fell towards the penalty area.

But I saw Ibrahimovic suddenly rushed from the penalty spot to the goal, and used his body to firmly block Godin to his left.

Poor Godin couldn't stop him. He felt that the Swedes rushed up like a heavy tank. No matter how much he stretched out his hands to grab and pull, he couldn't stop him.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic rushed to the front of the small penalty area, turned to look at the ball's landing point, and then at Asenjo. The two sides projected a murderous aura to the extreme.

The teenager Asenjo was also staring at Ibrahimovic, he was a little nervous and hesitant.

Do you want to attack?
But soon, he realized that it was too late and he had to wait for Ibrahimovic to shoot!
But this time, which direction will the Swedish center play?

Without waiting for Asenjo to make a decision, Ibrahimovic faced the falling ball, raised his right foot, and volleyed directly!
Asenjo flew to make a save, but Ibrahimovic's shot was too tricky, and the Spanish goalkeeper was powerless again. By the time he threw it, the ball had already entered the net!

"GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!"

At the same time when the on-site commentator called out the goal, Yang Huan also rushed out of his seat quickly and clenched his fists in celebration.

The Two Towers!

This is Southampton's nirvana, The Two Towers!
Bielsa has been rehearsing secretly for a while, and now he is offering it up!
Atletico Madrid's two central defenders can handle those dexterous players in La Liga. Originally, the two teamed up to defend against Ibrahimovic. Although it was difficult, they could barely handle it.

But now, the two world's strongest center forwards at the level of beasts have joined forces, and they immediately surrendered!

It's not just them, I believe that any set of central defenders in the world can't resist the impact of these two great beast centers.

They seem to be an unsolvable problem!

(End of this chapter)