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Chapter 258 Unexpected Change

In the 35th minute of the game, Barcelona once again played a wonderful pass and control cooperation.

This time it was Messi's attack again.

Dribbling the ball from the right, he faced Xia Xing directly.

During this period of time, Xia Xing basically stopped rushing forward, and participated in defense on the left and center.

Kanter, who defended on the right and in the center, each guarded half of the court.

Now, he faces Messi.

In fact, the two faced each other a lot throughout the game.

But Messi rarely chooses to force a breakthrough under normal circumstances.

On the one hand, teammates have a better position, and there is no need for personal heroism.

On the other hand, Xia Xing's defensive ability is obvious to all. A few days ago, the Barcelona team conducted a careful analysis of Xia Xing's technical characteristics.

Especially defensive ability.

So until now, it was the first 1vs1 heads-up between the two.

Xia Xing stood in front of Messi, blocking Messi's direction.

At this time, Messi had just dribbled the ball through the midfield. If Xia Xing could pass, then there would be more possibilities.

This time, Messi decided to go it alone!
The speed of the feet does not decrease, and the frequency of steps increases!
On the opposite side, Xia Xing also had a stable center of gravity, following Messi closely.

Messi pulls the ball in and then quickly to the right!

Xia Xing followed closely without leaving Messi!

Messi failed to get past Xia Xing after two consecutive feints.

At this time, Leicester City's lineup is tighter. If the ball is not handled well, Barcelona's offensive opportunity will be lost this time.

Thinking of this, Messi accelerated to the front right!
He made an inside cut with his left foot, but it didn't cut inside!
The fake action is super real!
He's throwing the ball straight down the sideline!
He used his speed to get rid of Xia Xing!
Even Xia Xing, who is extremely fast and explosive, these two attributes are not as good as Messi!

Messi beat him!

But the moment he passed Xia Xing, Xia Xing suddenly exerted force to the right!

The speed is not good, but Laozi's strength is top-notch!

Xia Xing made a collision and knocked Messi out of the sideline!

Messi got into the arms of the big cameraman at the side of the court at once!
The referee's whistle sounded!
Xia Xing fouled!

This is naturally a foul, no doubt about it.

But luckily it wasn't a card-eating action.

Xia Xing quickly walked to the sidelines and helped Messi up friendly: "Man, are you okay?"

Messi: "Xia, you are too ruthless, right? Knock me into the air..."

Xia Xing: "I saw a big cameraman on the sidelines. I guess you're fine, so I bumped into you with confidence."

(The cameraman next to him had a deathly smile on his face...)
Messi: "During defense, do you still have the energy to watch the sidelines? Really?"

Xia Xing: "Fake, just to be polite to you!"

Messi: "I knew it!"

Messi was speechless, and he squeezed Xia Xing's shoulder: "I really didn't realize that your core strength is so strong."

Xia Xing: "No way, if Puyol is still in Barcelona, ​​I guess I can't hit him."

Messi: "I see you are excited..."

Although the two met for the first time, their conversation was quite interesting.

It's like a long time friend.

The referee gave Barcelona a set kick in the front court, but it was fruitless.

There is only Suarez in front of Barcelona now. As a result, the Uruguayan is not very good at heading.

Alan Shearer in the live broadcast room nodded.

"Although Messi passed xia just now,

"But Xia blocked Messi's progress with a foul.
"Even if a free kick is given, it's nothing,
"It's much better than letting Messi go.

"Speaking of which, the confrontation between Xia and Messi,

"Xia still won."

Carragher next to him glanced at him.

Alan Shearer: "What do you want to say?"

Carragher: "Until Barcelona equalize the score, I will not comment for the time being."

Alan Shearer: "Is it convenient to criticize Leicester City?"

Carragher: "..."

The competition between the two sides continued on the field.

In the 43rd minute of the game, Barcelona made a very random pass in the middle.

It seems that there don't seem to be many offensive opportunities, and continuous passing doesn't matter.

But in an instant, Iniesta passed the ball!
The ball goes straight to the front left!
Neymar quickly advanced and stopped the ball in the penalty area!

Leicester City captain Morgan was very close to him, but still failed to interfere with Neymar's stop!

After stopping the ball, Neymar directly chose to shoot!
The ball is hoisted into the far post!

Absolutely dead end!

"The ball went in!

"Barcelona even pulled a goal back?
"Isn't this too sudden?

"Messi, who has been active just now, has attracted most of Leicester City's defensive attention.
"While Iniesta's pass goes straight to the left, Neymar's movement and handling are world class!

"The final shot was also wonderful!

"Morgan didn't have time to make any interference moves!

"Schumeichel didn't even have time to jump!

"This is the power of a world-class star!

"1 to 2!

"Barcelona got it back!"

Excitedly, the Barcelona players held the ball and ran back to their own half.

It seems that they were not reconciled to stopping at this score in the first half.

There is still time, at least an equalizer!
It is now the 44th minute of the game, with 2 minutes of stoppage time.

Leicester City had the ball in midfield and was ready to spend the rest of the day.

But Mahrez and Drinkwater's pass was suddenly cut off!
It's Busquets!
As Barcelona's midfield metronome, his defensive ability is beyond doubt!
It is one of his traits to be able to fill in the gaps for any midfield partner!

The defense was very precise this time!

Mahrez's pass has almost no loopholes, but he still cut it off!

A decisive diagonal pass, the ball went straight to the front right!

This time Barcelona did not take the ground, but a long pass!

Busquets usually doesn't have many long pass opportunities, but it doesn't prove that he can't!

This pass went straight through Leicester City's midfield line!
The Barcelona player who walked on the ground throughout the game, this time he simply sent a long pass!
The Leicester City players didn't expect it, their defense panicked and chased back!
Messi receives the ball in the corner of the box!
At this time Suarez is in the middle of the penalty area, but Messi does not seem to intend to pass the ball!

He pulls the ball sideways and out of the way!

Huth moved forward quickly, and left back De Laet also blocked the close corner!

But Messi still found a gap in the crowd!
Sudden cold arrow!

It turned out to be a pass!
In the opposite direction of Leicester City's defensive center of gravity, the ball was stuffed into the penalty area lightly!

Suarez just ran in reverse and is not offside now!
Go forward quickly and shoot furiously at the ball!

"The ball hits the near corner of the goal!
“This collaboration is fantastic!
"Busquets' pass was a sudden shot, which was an unexpected change in the audience!
"Messi's false shot after receiving the ball penetrated Leicester City's defense with one blow!

"Suarez's strike was fatal and equalized the score completely!

"2 to 2!

"Barcelona and Leicester City are finally back on the same starting line!"

(End of this chapter)