Fengba Greenery

Chapter 595 The First Half

Chapter 175 First Half
No one wants to play a tug of war with Simeone's team!

The same goes for Manchester United.

Under the training of Simeone, the physical fitness of this team is really excellent. Although Manchester United also has Li Qingshan who can hardly run to death, but compared with Atletico Madrid as a whole, Manchester United wants to compete with Atletico Madrid in the tug-of-war Physical fitness is obviously the opponent's advantage.

Ancelotti saw Manchester United's players on the sidelines ready to move, and wanted to press the attack, so he hurriedly stood on the sidelines and pressed down with both hands.

"Hold on!! Hold on!!! Don't worry!!!!"

For Manchester United, the first thing to do in the away game is not to enter the rhythm that Atletico Madrid likes.

The lights of the Calderon Stadium came down, and outside the stadium, the camera on the drone looked down, and the entire stadium was shrouded in lights, making the stadium look extremely dazzling.

Just because the beauty off the pitch doesn't mean the game on the pitch is equally beautiful.

Manchester United seems to be a bit "negative" about the game. Under the frenzied pressing of Atletico Madrid players, Manchester United's players tossed the ball in the midfield without haste, until Atletico Madrid's players all pressed up and let Manchester United After there was no safe exit point, goalkeeper De Gea stepped forward and looked for the top of Li Qingshan's head.

As a Spaniard, De Gea's foot skills are not bad, at least he can control the direction of his big feet every time, giving Li Qingshan a chance to stop the ball.

Although Manchester United is trying to slow down the pace, this does not mean that Manchester United has no offense.

After Li Qingshan controlled the football, Mata and Di Maria would intersperse to respond. Although Manchester United invested only these three in the offensive end, the effect was not bad.

No. In the 206th minute, Li Qingshan took the ball in the frontcourt. Mata and Di Maria took away several defensive players, which relieved the pressure on Li Qingshan. Then Li Qingshan completed his turn and shot a long shot. Forcing Oblak to make a save.

Even though he didn't have much run-up, Li Qingshan's shot was still quite powerful, and the sound of his instep hitting the middle of the football could be heard clearly even by the fans watching the live TV broadcast.

Oblak didn't dare to catch it with his hands, but reached out and blocked the ball towards the sideline, giving Manchester United a throw-in.

Then Valencia threw the ball out of bounds, and Juanfran intercepted the ball after Mata received the ball.

When Atletico Madrid completely controlled the ball, Simeone on the sidelines breathed a sigh of relief.

The offensive threat from Manchester United held down Atletico Madrid's defense, forcing Atletico Madrid not to press too high.

After the ball returns to Atletico Madrid, facing Manchester United's three midfielders plus four defenders, and after Di Maria and Mata are positioned, there is actually not much to do with the five-man defense in the midfield.

There are not many ways to give the ball to Atletico Madrid and let Simeone's team attack positional battles.

In the 209th minute, Cork passed the ball directly at 45 degrees. The two center forwards, Mandzukic and Torres, pressed into the penalty area of ​​Manchester United to grab the point. However, De Gea attacked in time and jumped high above Torres' head. The ball was picked off, and then Torres was whistled for a goalkeeper foul.

In the small penalty area, the goalkeeper is absolutely protected.

But the Atlético de Madrid fans didn't like this. They booed sharply on the sidelines to protest the referee's penalty.

Playing in such an away game environment is a very severe test for the visiting team's psychological endurance.

But Manchester United's players have long been immune to such boos.

De Gea positioned the ball slowly, and he even had time to find the nozzle of the football, and then put the ball on the grass, so that the nozzle was exactly centered on his side.

Manchester United didn't seem in a hurry at all, and they would have liked to have played like this for the entire game if they could.

But Atlético de Madrid are quite anxious, this is their home game, if they don't get an ideal result at home, it will be difficult to play away.

Mandzukic seemed very anxious. After De Gea put the ball in place, he was just about to run, and he ran forward.

De Gea simply stopped, stood on the spot and pointed at Mandzukic who was rushing over, indicating that the opponent's position was too far forward, and asked Mandzukic to back off.

Anyway, if the opponent didn't retreat enough distance, De Gea would not drive the ball out. This is also a reasonable use of the rules.

The referee came over to warn Mandzukic, and of course Mandzukic knew that it was Atletico Madrid and not Manchester United who were in a hurry, so he turned around and left without further entanglement.

Only then did De Gea serve the ball, and he drove directly to the front court with a big foot. Although Li Qingshan grabbed the first point, he couldn't control the header well, and Atletico Madrid took the second point.

After Atletico Madrid won the ball, their players began to rush up like a tide.

This time the one in the pass was replaced by Saul!
However, his cross was still controlled by Manchester United. Hummels tapped the ball lightly and gave it to goalkeeper De Gea.De Gea held the ball in his arms and pressed it on the grass. He didn't get up from the ground until all the players moved away from him.

Simeone looked a little anxious from the sidelines. Such a hasty cross could not create any threat at all. The opponent had two central defenders with strong frontal defensive capabilities, and the two center forwards on his side were not as good as the opponent in high balls. Can't take advantage of anything.

If only Li Qingshan was still on his side.

Simeone stared at Li Qingshan on the field, this former player of his own.

Simeone is quite aware of how beneficial it is for the team to have Li Qingshan on the field, at least in the current situation, even if it is a poor quality cross, Atletico Madrid can try more. Where does Li Qingshan's header ability lie? , As long as you pass more, you can always seize the opportunity.

With such a battering ram, you will not be afraid of the opponent's intensive defense.

But after losing Li Qingshan, Atletico Madrid's ability to attack and defend has dropped a lot. They are better at pressing the frontcourt to steal the ball and counterattack. Simeone's team doesn't have many options.

This is also the reason why Atletico Madrid has been surpassed by Real Madrid and Barcelona in points this season. They are very strong when facing strong teams. Neither Barcelona nor Real Madrid can account for Atletico Madrid. Cheap, Atletico Madrid even eliminated Barcelona in the Champions League.

Atlético de Madrid lost points mainly when they faced some middle and lower teams. The opponents put on a tortoise shell, which made Atletico Madrid unable to speak. The points lost in a few draws made Atletico Madrid lose points in the La Liga championship this season. In the competition, they are at an absolute disadvantage.

Atletico Madrid's players seemed more and more anxious when facing this situation. In addition to crossing from the wing, Atletico Madrid also began to strengthen their long shots outside the penalty area.

However, in the face of so many people in the penalty area, it is difficult for long-range shots to penetrate Manchester United's defense.

After Manchester United got the ball, they were not in a hurry to attack. In this way, Atletico Madrid finally snatched the ball, and then returned the ball to Manchester United with a hasty cross or long shot. up.

In this way, so far in this game, Manchester United's possession rate is even higher than that of Atletico Madrid at home.

According to the data provided by the broadcaster, 35 minutes into the game, Manchester United's possession rate reached 60.00%, while Atletico Madrid only got 40.00% of the ball possession time at home.

The game was stalemate in this rhythm.

Although Atletico Madrid's offensive looks fierce and the number of shots far exceeds that of Manchester United, their shots are basically completed outside the penalty area, and there is no test for De Gea.

By the No. 40 minute of the game, Atletico Madrid had already had eleven shots, but of the eleven shots, only two were on target, and they were easily embraced by De Gea.

"The first half of this game was not exciting. Manchester United put most of their energy in defense and did not invest much in offense. However, it was also difficult for Atletico Madrid to break through the iron barrel formation that Manchester United put on. The play is a bit too simple, and the attack seems to be completely dependent on luck, so if you want to break through the goal of De Gea, you can only do it unless Atletico Madrid is very lucky today." Duan Xuan shook his head and said.

In front of the TV, I don't know how many fans are yawning. This game really looks a little drowsy.

Even at the scene, the enthusiasm of the fans seemed to have subsided a little. After half time, the Atlético Madrid fans also needed a break.

In such a level of competition, it is normal for the two teams to play like this. This is the semi-final of the Champions League. Since ancient times, it has been difficult to have a famous game in the final, and the semi-final seems to be the same.

So the score was so stalemate. Until the end of the first half, the score of zero to zero remained unchanged. The two sides remained at a stalemate in the first half. It is even more difficult to say that there is any threat.

When the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, the players from both sides walked off the field.

The Spanish commentator was not satisfied with Atletico Madrid's performance in the first half of the game.

For the Spaniards, the Spanish team's offensive routines are very rich, and the excellent foot skills of the Spanish players can support them to play a dazzling and continuous offensive.

But Atlético Madrid doesn't look like a Spanish team. They played really simple and rough in the first half, with crosses and long shots as their main means of attack.

"Those who don't know think this is an England team." The Spanish commentator complained, "They should have more offensive routines, pass the ball more patiently at the front of the penalty area to create opportunities, instead of blindly The cross - now Li Qingshan is not wearing an Atletico Madrid jersey."

England's commentary praised Manchester United's performance in the first half.

"It can be seen that Manchester United's players have executed Ancelotti's intentions very well. It can be said that the rhythm of the game is on their side. Atletico Madrid wants to speed up the game, but Manchester United's side is not like that. Do, they slow down the rhythm and let the rhythm of the game enter the slow rhythm that Manchester United likes, so Atletico Madrid has no good way. Now that the first half is over, Manchester United's goal is half completed, even if this game It doesn't matter if it's zero to zero, it's the real final when we get back to Old Trafford."

This kind of game situation is what Manchester United hope to see, but for neutral fans, this kind of scene is a bit unsightly, especially for those Chinese fans who stay up late to watch the game, a high-level game like the Champions League semi-final , kicking into such a drowsy scene, there will indeed be some faint eyes shot over, and it feels like a basin of cold water has been poured on the face. .

For the fans, of course they want to see the two teams attack crazily, and then score frequently.

It’s just that the opinions of neutral fans are often ignored. Ancelotti will not change his established tactical arrangements just to satisfy the wishes of the fans. This is a matchup related to a ticket to the Champions League final. No matter how cautious you are share.

At halftime, Ancelotti praised the team's performance in the first half.

In his opinion, the team played well in the first half, especially in defense, and did not give Atletico Madrid any chances. The team should still play like this in the second half. Save it to Old Trafford!
"If there is a set-piece opportunity in the second half, it must be well organized!"

Ancelotti stressed.

Defensive counterattacks, grab set kicks, if you get an away goal and a victory in the away game without conceding a goal, of course it is the best.

The atmosphere in the locker room on Manchester United's side was fairly quiet, while the atmosphere on Atletico Madrid's side was a little tense.

Simeone kept encouraging the players in the locker room, asking them to give it a go in the second half, and they must beat Manchester United at home.

"This is our home field! We must not just go back to a zero-to-zero draw by our opponents boiled frogs in warm water!! I only accept one ending for this game!! That is victory!! We must win in the second half Show fighting spirit and courage. Attack their defense with a more high-pressure attack, and the pressure in the frontcourt is more fierce. Even their goalkeeper will rush to grab his feet. Don't let him aim for a long pass!!! As long as We put enough pressure on them, sooner or later they will make mistakes!!!”

Simeone waved his fist and said grimly.

(End of this chapter)