Starting with Real Madrid kicking the midfielder

Chapter 21 Mu's Real Madrid, set sail

Li Ang didn't know that Mourinho would have such high expectations for their newly "born" midfield trio.

His goals remain pragmatic.

That is to be able to have a stable performance in his first Champions League game.

Real Madrid's win is the best result for him. He wants to get the first victory package of the Champions League as soon as possible, and also wants to see how many points the system can give him for winning a Champions League game.

So he is satisfied with the result of "winning". As for whether it is a small victory or a big victory, it depends on whether the forwards in the frontcourt today have shooting boots.

As for not being able to win.
Well, Li Ang didn't dare to imagine such a scene.

After all, the current Ajax team has been in the Eredivisie for a long time, and it is no longer the gorgeous team that swept Europe back then.

Compared with the previous years, although he was ridiculed by the big giants as "Sixteen Lang", there is still Real Madrid who can play in the Champions League every year.

Ajax has not played in the Champions League for four full seasons!
The last time they played in the Champions League was in the 05-06 season.

At that time, Ajax successfully broke into the last sixteen of the Champions League, but lost to Inter Milan led by Mancini in the quarter-finals.

At that time, the main players of the Jia family have basically switched to other teams.

In other words, Real Madrid, who is now experienced in the Champions League, is only facing a new Champions League team.

If this is not a good start, let alone the fans are about to riot, it is estimated that all the stars of Real Madrid will not be able to forgive themselves.

So Li Ang really didn't have any psychological burden. There was a tall man supporting him when the sky fell, and he had no reason to be nervous about going against a group of Eredivisie players.

But he himself was not nervous, but his partner Alonso took care of him at the beginning of the game.

Try to pass the ball to Li Ang as little as possible, first assist Li Ang in the backcourt to defend, and call Khedira back to help him increase the route of the ball to get rid of the opponent's pressing.

Alonso's master was quite conscientious, and Mourinho didn't think there was anything wrong with being more stable at the beginning.

After seeing that Li Ang's performance was still stable and there were no unforced errors caused by nervousness, Mourinho nodded more reassuringly.

His trust in Li Ang is not blind. The media said that Li Ang might make nervous mistakes in his Champions League debut. He also considered the situation.

The backup plan is actually very simple, that is, if Li Ang is stretched, he will withdraw Khedira's position, and first play the three midfielders to stabilize the midfield defense.

If Li Ang's performance continues to slump, then Gago or a midfielder on the bench can start warming up.

However, it now appears that this alternative is completely useless.

Li Ang's steady performance not only made Mourinho and Karanka feel relieved, but the rest of the Real Madrid players also subconsciously added confidence to their hearts.

Alonso gradually handed over the responsibility of delaying the defense to Li Ang, and began to devote more energy to sorting out the transfer of the ball in the midfield and at the same time looking for opportunities to send long passes forward.

Marcelo was more assured when he advanced forward, and Carvalho also felt more secure, and organized the defense line more calmly. Pepe, who had just returned from injury, was amazed.

Originally, Ramos should be starting today and partner with Carvalho.

But after the last practice this morning, Ramos felt some discomfort in the calf muscles, so Pepe came back and started.

He and Li Ang hadn't cooperated in a formal match before, but now seeing that the teammates around him all seemed to trust Li Ang, Master Pei subconsciously became more at ease.

And at this moment, Khedira was naturally the one with the happiest mood on the court.

Brother Face's life this week has been full of ups and downs.

He was replaced in the first half of the league, not to mention messing up his debut, but Li Ang, who was still his competitor at the time, performed very well.

During the training, Li Ang also received praise from most of his teammates and coaches. At that time, Khedira felt that he might have to seriously consider changing his style.

But after a training session with a strong experimental nature that Mourinho had on his whims, Khedira quickly ushered in his spring.

You don't have to pay attention to the defensive position all the time, you can take on your favorite forward tasks, and you don't have to worry about no one behind you to wipe your ass while being in the limelight.

This feeling is simply.

so cool!
Khedira, who ran forward with the ball in the midfield, instantly regained the feeling of being in Stuttgart!
Mourinho asked him to increase the coverage of the frontcourt, and asked him to control the number of shots he took in each game?

That's all right!
After being beaten and replaced in a half-time embarrassment, Khedira was not at all dissatisfied with the tactical requirements that Mourinho made of himself.

In the new tactical system, the defensive burden was reduced, and Khedira, who tried his best to prove himself, quickly performed a performance that surprised Real Madrid fans.

Khedira's ability to advance is not top-notch, but it is enough, his passing ability is not top-notch, but it is enough, and his shooting ability is not very good, but now he doesn't shoot indiscriminately.

More importantly, this guy is very physically fit!
It is true that there is him everywhere, and he can do things everywhere and cooperate with his teammates to bring the rhythm.

Maybe his skills are rough, but it doesn't matter, Real Madrid's offensive players in the frontcourt are all excellent and delicate, and there is no need for him to dribble and tear the defense.

He successfully completed his own series of attacks, and the task of supporting the striker has already played a very prominent role.

On the defensive end, his large-scale coverage and sweep can effectively slow down the opponent's counterattack speed.

He's not an efficient stealing machine, and he doesn't come back quickly, which would have been his fatal flaw on the defensive end a week ago.

But now, it doesn't matter.

Because after he completed the sweeping task, the enemy offensive players who were screened out would have two midfielders, Li Ang and Harvey Alonso, to "clean up".

Khedira is equivalent to the first layer of "filter" in Real Madrid's midfield defense.

It's good to be lucky to stop the opponent's echelon attack at the beginning, but it's not fatal if you can't stop it.

Li Ang behind provided frontal interception and sweeping back.

Alonso "checks for leaks".

The combination of the three forms a "midfield meat grinder" with a clear and efficient division of labor.

This is why Li Ang used to joke that the three of them could be called a "hard trio" together.

Is it hard?

Looking at the giants in Europe, after they are proficient at playing this game, they are indeed tough enough on the defensive end!

The level of defense line layout, confrontation ability, mobility, ground interception, and high-altitude interception are everything.

The offense is a bit rough, but with Alonso, the long-pass precision-guided organization master, it will not delay the current Real Madrid's efficient counterattack.

Let’s talk about the performance of the midfielder who met Barcelona later. Now Ajax can’t stand it after less than half an hour anyway!
I am Nima!
This Real Madrid's new midfield combination relied on Khedira to rush on the offensive end, and Alonso made a long pass.

On the other hand, Ronaldo and Di Maria on the two wings are top stars with extremely fast speed and comprehensive skills.

It's easy to take Ajax's backcourt off their feet as soon as they run.

And wait until Ajax finally hit a counterattack, just got rid of Khedira's crazy running and advanced through the midfield, and when they met Real Madrid's two midfielders, they turned their backs!
Especially Li Ang, which made all the Ajax players hate it so much!
The 19-year-old midfielder relied on his good health and courage to strike without any seriousness.

You bounce well, your feet are strong, you are amazing, and you want to play head-to-head "football game" with me after winning the top fight?
Go to hell, I'm not playing anymore!
In the first 10 minutes of the first half, Li Ang used four successful one-on-one frontal interception data to make the Ajax midfielders directly break through the defense.

Li Ang is not afraid of pain or injury, he is tough enough, but they are afraid!

Instinctively cringing, Ajax's sporadic counterattacks were even more dumbfounded.

Real Madrid naturally took advantage of the trend and increased their offensive efforts.

However, in the first half, it was not Cristiano Ronaldo and Di Maria, who had outstanding performances before, who successfully broke through the gate of Jia's house.

It was the little smoking gun Higuain who struggled to develop for 36 minutes, and finally succeeded in fighting offside spiritually!
"C Ronaldo's through ball! Beautiful anti-offside forward! Higuain, lob shot! The goal is scored--!!! No. 306 minutes of the first half, Real Madrid finally broke through Ajax's gate! This A brand new Real Madrid is eye-catching!"

Zhan Jun was a little excited. He saw a more balanced offensive and defensive team than last season, and a more "reassuring" Real Madrid.

I also saw the important role of Li Ang in Mourinho's tactical changes!
At the moment, Li Ang, who was smiling and celebrating with Khedira and Alonso high-fiving, once again attracted the attention of the live broadcast camera.

In other words, the three of them together attracted the attention of the camera.

Harvey Alonso, the organization master who is at the peak, Khedira, the B2B midfield template who is gradually moving towards his peak, and Li Ang, a newborn calf but calm interception machine.

For the first time this season, Real Madrid offered a midfield combination with outstanding defensive efficiency and lethal power.

Perhaps it is the final version of the "Key to Victory" that Mourinho has worked hard to experiment with.

Seeing the scene of Mourinho and Karanka huddled together in excitement, a thought flashed across the hearts of all Real Madrid fans almost in unison.

"Mu's Real Madrid, the real set sail"

(End of this chapter)