The top prediction at the start, I am the third ball king

Chapter 413 Meeting Barcelona in the Champions League
Barcelona coach Martino will hope to stay in the Champions League: "Although the hope of winning La Liga is slim, we will find it in the Champions League."

After the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, the quarter-finals were drawn, and Barcelona's opponent was Atletico Madrid.

What Martino meant was to eliminate Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and advance to the semi-finals.

Barcelona pinned their hopes on the Champions League, but Atletico Madrid was different. They were determined to win the most important championship of the season.

Defeating Athletic Bilbao can win the championship one round ahead of time. Simeone's team has conducted a detailed study on Athletic Bilbao, and Simeone rarely participated in this process.

The coaching team is so tense and serious, but the players seem relaxed.

In Costa's words, "It's just the La Liga championship, our goal is the double crown! The most important thing now is to eliminate Barcelona and advance to the semi-finals of the Champions League!"

Atletico Madrid selectively gave up the Copa del Rey for the La Liga championship, and lost to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals, allowing Real Madrid to advance to the final.

Costa's words represent the aspirations of many players. They think that the La Liga championship is not difficult. In the remaining two games, as long as they win one game, they can win the La Liga championship.

The La Liga championship is only a matter of time.

Simeone didn't see it that way, and said when communicating with the players: "Although we only need to win one of the remaining two games to win the championship, we must know that the last game is against Barcelona.

If we hadn't won Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona would have beaten us at Camp Nou.

At that time, it is not known who will win and who will lose.

So we have to win Athletic Bilbao, so as not to have long nights and dreams.

If we can win the championship early, we can choose to give up the last game and lose to Barcelona at the Nou Camp to paralyze the next opponents and prepare for the Champions League. "

Simeone is ready to play a big game.

The players glanced at each other, thinking that what Simeone said made sense, there is no doubt that Barcelona is strong, and it is still at the Nou Camp.

Li Chuanqi also agrees with Simeone's point of view. Last year, Malaga left the suspense until the final round.

That championship battle at the Nou Camp was thrilling, and Malaga almost regretted it for life.

"I agree with the coach's plan, win Athletic Bilbao, give up the last round, and shift my energy to the Champions League as soon as possible."

Li Chuanqi was very injured when he stopped in the quarter-finals of the Champions League last year.

Atletico Madrid's overall strength is stronger than that of Mara. Of course, he hopes to make up for the regrets of last year this year.

To end the suspense of the La Liga championship as soon as possible and shift the focus to the Champions League, Simeone has a strategic vision and is also ambitious.

The moment he made the decision to give up the Copa del Rey, he had already set his goals on La Liga and the Champions League.

It is difficult to make such a decision, and it requires the approval of the club's top management.

"We won the Copa del Rey last year. I hope to go further this year and win a more important championship. We are still not able to fully blossom in the third tier. I think we should focus on the league and the Champions League. "

This is how Simeone convinced the club's top management, and the club top management finally agreed to his strategy.

In fact, the biggest challenge Atletico Madrid is facing now is not the championship battle with Athletic Bilbao, but the upcoming quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Atletico Madrid want to achieve the great cause of the double crown, Barcelona is the first obstacle they encounter.

And it is a powerful stumbling block!
The time has entered April, and the Champions League is ignited.

The quarter-finals between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are about to be staged!

The match between the two teams at the Calderón Stadium attracted more than 500 media to the scene for interviews, replacing the "Spanish national derby" and becoming the game that attracted the most media this season.

This time they meet again in the Champions League, what kind of sparks will the two teams create?
Is Barcelona regaining face in the Champions League, or is Atletico Madrid maintaining its fiery La Liga and advancing strongly to the semi-finals?
Can Messi return to his best condition? Who is in better condition, he or Li Chuanqi?
The first round of the match between the two sides will be held at the Nou Camp. For Atletico Madrid, this is a severe test.

At 45:[-] p.m. on April [-]nd, the Nou Camp was crowded, and the match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona started on time.

Atletico Madrid continued to implement the strategy of defeating Barcelona at home last time-creating chaos and making the stadium even more chaotic!
Barcelona's advance was very difficult.

From the very beginning, the game entered into a fierce dogfight.

Barcelona adjusted their defense against Li Chuanqi, and Mascherano kept a close eye on him.

Once he has the ball, the nearest other player will double-team him.

In this case, Li Chuanqi transferred the football to other teammates most of the time for the ball.

Barcelona, ​​who are playing at home, has improved in offense through faster passing.

Simeone responded immediately, giving up the high press and shrinking the defense.

Voluntarily giving up the midfield and frontcourt, Atletico Madrid hoarded most of their troops in the backcourt and set up a line of defense.

The fierce battle unfolded in the hinterland of Atletico Madrid.

With few offensive opportunities, Li Chuanqi took the initiative to retreat and mark Messi to reduce the team's defensive pressure.

In the 307th minute of the first half, Barcelona finally ushered in the best chance to score. Xavi, Iniesta and Neymar played a wonderful pass and pierced the Atletico Madrid defense.

The reason why there is no Messi here is because Li Chuanqi is standing beside Messi.

Iniesta made a straight pass from outside the penalty area, and Neymar went into the penalty area with a low shot!
The football flies towards the lower left corner of the goal!
Kurdeva, who had made many wonderful saves before, was too late to react and could only witness the football flying into the goal!

One to zero!

At home, Barcelona leads by one goal!
The Nou Camp sounded like a tsunami of cheers!

Barcelona ended the first half with a one-goal lead.

After a 15-minute break, players from both sides returned to the field.

To the surprise of the reporters and commentators of major TV stations, after the start of the game, Li Chuanqi focused most of his energy on marking Messi as he did in the second half of the first half.

"Nimma, Simeone is committing a crime!"

"Lee is indeed very successful in marking Messi, but this suppresses his offensive talent. Is it worthwhile for Atletico Madrid to do so?"

"Simeone hopes to concede fewer goals in the away game, and then get rid of Barcelona at home?"

"Although this strategy is good, isn't it good for away goals?"

Reporters expressed their views one after another.

Barcelona continued to control the situation on the field with its strong pass control ability, and frequently put pressure on Atletico Madrid's defense, which made Atletico Madrid fans very uncomfortable, and there were clouds in their hearts.

In the No.19 minute of the second half, Li Chuanqi was like a bolt of lightning, sweeping away the clouds in the hearts of Atletico Madrid fans.

Godin intercepted Xavi's diagonal pass on the line of the penalty area and quickly diverted the ball to the feet of Felipe on the wing.

Li Chuanqi left Messi, who was marking, and quickly moved to the open position like a bolt of lightning to meet Felipe.

After receiving the pass from Felipe, Li Chuanqi got rid of Messi's press and advanced with the ball at high speed!
Costa leaned on Pique and was ready to receive the ball.

Taking advantage of the change in rhythm, Li Chuanqi broke through Alves and cut in the middle!
"Snapped!……"

With a diagonal pass, Li Chuanqi advances like lightning!
Costa forcibly leaned on Pique, stretched out his right foot, and gently rubbed the outside of the instep.

Li Chuanqi stretched out his right foot to control the football. With his advantage in speed, he forcibly broke through Mascherano and shot in the penalty area!
The football flew into the goal from the bottom left corner of the goal!

The ball is in!
One to one!

Li Chuanqi helped Atletico Madrid equalize the score strongly!
(End of this chapter)