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Chapter 325 League Sprint

Four days later, Villarreal departed for the Basque Country.

Fan Bizhuang did not go with the team, not only him, nearly six players including Nihat, Rossi, and Godin did not go with the team. They were left at the training base and could only sit in the club's conference room Live TV to watch this duel with the Basque Lions.

Athletic Bilbao has always been a force that cannot be ignored in La Liga. In the history of more than 100 years since its establishment, this team has experienced ups and downs, glory and decline, but whether it is prosperity or decline , Athletic Bilbao is a headache for all opponents. This is a team with extremely tenacious willpower and a very tough style. In any case, they maintain a strong fighting spirit, even if they lose in the end. They will also make the opponent extremely uncomfortable during the game.

The characteristics of La Liga can be summed up in three words, that is, "technical flow". Most of the teams in the league are delicate in their feet, smooth in coordination, and skilled in passing. They are good at relying on technology, and it is inevitable in physical confrontation Weaker.

And Athletic Bilbao is an outlier in the league. Perhaps it is because the Basques have a fierce and aggressive factor in their blood. This team, which is almost composed of players of pure Basque blood, showed it on the court. Their style is to hold high and fight high, dare to fight and fight hard. They just like to use their bodies to rush and ram, and crush their opponents as much as possible from the confrontation.

This kind of iron-blooded and tough style of play, to a certain extent, is very restrained by technical teams. If you play skills with your feet, they will fight with you physically. If you make them angry, they will even dare to fight with you!
It can be said that this is a "crazy opponent" that most La Liga teams are unwilling to face, and Villarreal is no exception. The submarine is also known for its small-scale cooperation and skillful passing. Such a tough lunatic team is enough to cause headaches.

It was not easy to play in the first place, and now there are many main players of the team missing in the away team, so the game is naturally even more difficult to play.At least in the eyes of the media and fans, Villarreal's trip to the Basque Country this time is probably more ominous.

The fact is just as people expected before the game. After the game started, Athletic Bilbao, who played at home, quickly established the advantage on the scene. Their fierce fighting and crazy running greatly curbed the passing of the visiting team. With the cooperation of receiving the ball, at a certain period of time, Villarreal was even surrounded in the half court, only being beaten but not fighting back.

In this game, due to the absence of many main players, Pellegrini can only send young players and new aid in several positions.In the past, although the team also took the initiative of "bringing the old with the new", as it is now, a small half of the starting lineup is full of unfamiliar faces, and one can imagine how much the combat effectiveness has been discounted.

The problem for young players is that they don't play many games. Facing fierce professional leagues and fierce opponents, they are inexperienced, inevitably in a hurry, and it is difficult to fully exert their strength.As for the new recruits transferred in winter, they have a lot of game experience, but their integration with the team is a big problem. There are often mistakes in coordination on the court, and such mistakes are caught by the opponent. It can't help but bring huge troubles to the team.

Throughout the first half, Villarreal was almost beaten on the ground by the home team.Fortunately, Riquelme and other veterans have worked hard to support and schedule, so that the team will not be completely messed up.Fortunately, despite the hard work, at the end of the half, the score was still 0:0, and the defense of the submarine recovery front prevented the Basque Lions from scoring a goal.

Several people in the club's screening hall watched the first half with trepidation, their faces were a little nervous and anxious.The team is completely at a disadvantage. This is something that everyone can see. If the team has not improved at all in the second half, then it will be a matter of conceding a goal sooner or later-even more than conceding a goal. According to the current situation of Bilbao If the excited momentum of Athletics really makes them score a goal, it is estimated that they will be completely crazy, and Villarreal may also collapse. If that is the case, the team is likely to face a tragic loss.

"I suddenly regretted watching that good show. If we could play, maybe the situation would not be so difficult to see."

Fan Bizhuang said this complainingly, and Fran and the others nodded in agreement.It's not really angry, it's just a touch of heart.

Nihat also had a depressed face, and he was anxious to see the team's plight, but the matter had come to this point, he could only keep praying for the team and his away teammates: "Trust the team, trust us Partners. They will definitely persevere until the end!"

Everyone was helpless, and could only comfort themselves like this.

It seems to have heard the prayers and cries of several teammates of the "guardian". After the adjustment of the intermission, in the second half, Villarreal's performance improved significantly.

Pellegrini replaced Carni and Josico to strengthen the defense of the midfield, and Villarreal assumed a defensive counterattack posture.The home team's offensive is still full of vigor, and the visiting team doesn't have many chances to counterattack. However, due to the accumulation of many defensive players in the midfield, it is difficult for the home team's offense to penetrate into the dangerous hinterland.

The offensive and defensive momentum of the two sides is still obvious, but under Riquelme's organization and scheduling, Villarreal also began to have sporadic counterattacks.

Villarreal's luck is obviously good, No.703 minutes, a successful interception in the midfield, Mavuba kicked the ball to Riquelme, the Argentine did not choose to pass the ball, and unexpectedly took the money directly across the center line , After advancing more than ten meters quickly, the home team players came to fill the place.

Riquelme shifted the ball to the left at every turn. In this game, Fernandez, who took the place of Fan Bizhuang and served as the starter, received the ball skillfully, and then used his outstanding personal ability to rush left and right in the frontcourt, suddenly changing After the line reached the center, he knocked the football back. Riquelme followed up and pretended to hit the goal directly, but he sent the football into the penalty area with a light through ball.

The running position is Danish veteran Thomasson. This is his first start after joining the submarine. As the team's single arrow, he performed very mediocre for most of the game. There is no way The team is in a passive situation, and the teammates are busy running around to put out the fire, so naturally they can't give him much support on the offensive end.

But a legend is a legend, and the veteran's experience has been fully demonstrated at this moment, and he firmly grasped the few opportunities.

Riquelme's through shot was just right, the ball arrived, Thomasson didn't stop the ball, he raised his foot and shot while running, a burst shot made Elisos unresponsive, the football rushed into the ball aggressively the top corner of the goal.

0:1, Villarreal, who has been in a passive position, passed a quick counterattack, but exceeded the score.

Such a result is really surprising. At least the few people in the auditorium stood up excitedly when the football hit the net, shaking their fists and yelling vigorously.

"Beautiful shot! This ball is really full of power!"

"The sword is not old! Thomason is awesome this time! He is the hero of the team!"

"Idols are worthy of being idols, hahaha! It's relieved now, Basque brats, didn't you beat us up? Haha, be more fierce, we won't be afraid of you!"

Several people got carried away and shouted endlessly. When the excitement passed, Rossi raised his concerns: "After all, it is Athletic Bilbao's home court, and they have a great advantage in the scene. Now they are behind. Surely you won’t let it go? I think the team must strengthen its defense and be careful of the opponent’s counterattack, otherwise..."

"Otherwise, your sister..." Nehat rubbed the Italian boy's hair in displeasure, turning it into a messy bird's nest, "You boy, don't allow others to destroy your prestige, huh, now it's us Take the lead, we will definitely win the final victory!"

"That's right, victory belongs to us!"

"Basque kittens, there is only one expression after the game, and that is tears!"

"Giuseppe, don't be crowed, or I won't let you go!"

The teammates complained dissatisfiedly, Rossi shrank his neck and muttered depressedly: "I'm just worried... Really..."

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Rossi's worries are very reasonable. In his home stadium, he has the support of tens of thousands of fans, and he also has an advantage in the situation. The Basque Lion, who has always been tough, is naturally unwilling to just lead the neck and kill like this.

The fierce counterattack came as expected, and the backward Athletic Bilbao was like a wounded beast, rushing out like a desperate one.

Generally speaking, there will only be two results if you let go and attack desperately. Either you will achieve your wish and score a goal, or you will be attacked by the opponent's counterattack and the score will fall even further.

But Athletic Bilbao is undoubtedly the former. Villarreal's formation was already deformed by the home team's mad attack. Now that the more intensive and fierce offensive hits, the visiting team immediately has the momentum to be overwhelmed.

Pellegrini roared anxiously on the sidelines, made gestures again and again, and continued to give on-the-spot instructions to his disciples.

But the effect was mediocre. Villarreal was completely suppressed within halftime, struggling to support.

But this kind of strong support did not last until the end of the game. In the No.803 minute, when Diego Lopez's goal was announced, Llorente scored a powerful header to help the home team equalize the score.

After the score was equalized, Athletic Bilbao's strong breath seemed to be relieved. Their offensive was indeed crazy and violent, but no one could maintain a high-intensity offensive for nine to 10 minutes throughout the game. No matter how he gritted his teeth and attacked forcefully, it was all supported by the idea of ​​not wanting to lose.

The goal was scored and the score was equalized, so the breath naturally dissipated.

Of course, Villarreal's situation is not much better. They have been struggling for most of the time, and even if they want to counterattack at this moment, they are powerless.

The game was rather anticlimactic. The two sides seemed to agree to a draw by default and each scored one point. After nearly ten minutes, neither team could create too many threatening opportunities. Time passed and the final whistle sounded , The game finally ended with a score of 1:1, and the two sides shook hands to make a draw.

For the result of only one point, Pellegrini still has some regrets in his heart, but this is acceptable. At least the team retreated from the San Mames Stadium without losing, which is already very good.

After all, Athletic Bilbao is not a soft persimmon.

(End of this chapter)