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Chapter 271 On the Importance of a Super Midfielder

Leicester City had one draw and one loss in the league, and was chased by Arsenal for 5 points.

The Gunners' two-game winning streak left Leicester City with only a 3-point lead.

But for them, there are more important things now.

That is the third round of the Champions League group stage!
The next game will be their most difficult game in this group stage.

On the evening of October 10, the Bernabéu stadium was brightly lit.

The Leicester City bus drove in, and the stadium was full of dazzling lights.

The Leicester City players stared wide-eyed, watching everything around the Bernabeu.

It is really magnificent and beautiful here.

Compared with this place, the King Power Stadium is simply a country stadium.

Leicester City players sighed.

Drinkwater: "This is the Bernabéu? It's really impressive."

James: "What's the matter, it's not like I haven't seen it before."

Draet: "Have you seen it?"

James: "You don't have a TV at home?"

Draet: "Nonsense! I can still access the Internet! I mean live!"

James: "That's the first time I've seen you."

Drinkwater: "I have no common language with you..."

In the front row of the bus, Cambiasso chatted with Van Persie.

"How does it feel to be back at the Bernabeu?"

"I don't feel anything, after all, I haven't been back for a long time."

"Yes, you are a native of Real Madrid's youth training."

"You have also played in the Champions League here before, so you should be familiar with the Bernabeu."

"Yeah, very familiar. But this time it's different."

Van Persie did not go on to say.

It's different, I'm different, and my teammates are different.

If it was him at his peak, he would not be afraid even of the Bernabéu.

If it was in the Arsenal period, with super teammates and partners, he would dare to shake his prestige here.

but now.

With Leicester City's current lineup strength, there is really no way to compete with Real Madrid.

It's too far...

Even if there are talented Xia Xing, Mahrez, and Vardy, how do they compare with Ronaldo, Toni Kroos, and Ramos on the opposite side?
It's too far.

Not to mention winning this game, if you can lose a little, it's not bad.

In the Leicester City formation today, the biggest player, Van Persie, is less confident.

Because he knows the strength of Real Madrid too well.

But it is also because of ignorance that most players in Leicester City are looking forward to this game.

"You think I can score a hat-trick here?"

"You want to eat farts! I guess you can score a goal."

"That's not bad. I get one, Xia gets one, Mahrez gets one, Robin gets one, all done."

"Hahahaha! Your arrangement is good!"

Listening to the optimistic jokes of his teammates, Cambiasso patted Van Persie's shoulder lightly.

"Man, take it easy, you've won a lot of titles, don't get too hung up on a game like this. We're all at the end of our careers, just enjoy football and don't stress too much."

Looking at the smiling Cambiasso, Van Persie nodded.

Dude, you are right.

But, after all, you have won the Champions League, but I haven't.

So I will definitely attach great importance to the Champions League.

But having said that, he is already at this age, and he is in Leicester City again.

It is almost impossible to win the Champions League.

Cambiasso seemed to hear Van Persie's heart, and he whispered: "Last season, I only signed a one-year contract with Leicester City. At that time, I didn't expect to win a Europa League title. So, maybe we can create miracles this season?"

Van Persie simply didn't nod this time.

The UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Champions League are not on the same level, okay, they are very different...

The Leicester City soldiers entered the player tunnel, cleaned up in the locker room, and ran onto the pitch to warm up.

Real Madrid had already entered the field at this time, 5 minutes earlier than them.

On the sidelines, Ranieri met Real Madrid coach Benitez.

The two greeted each other warmly.

Former Chelsea manager meets former Liverpool manager.

Those unforgettable years appeared before my eyes again.

Looking back at the beginning, it is embarrassing.

Ranieri returned to the coach's bench, watching Real Madrid's warm-up players.

Ronaldo, Benzema, Ramos, Varane, Toni Kroos, Casemiro, Marcelo...

These big-name players are right in front of them.

Compared with them, their own players are like grassroots.

As for this, players such as Ronaldo, Pepe, and Carvajal are still absent due to injuries.

Otherwise, even if Real Madrid's second team, Leicester City will be very difficult to parry.

This game is really too difficult...

Returning to the locker room, Ranieri once again emphasized tactics.

"We must defend well in this game! Xia, especially you, must lead the defense well!"

Xia Xing nodded.

He knows the strength of his opponent.

In the past, Ranieri seldom directly arranged Xia Xing to implement a certain tactic, and gave him freedom.

But not today.

If players think they can risk stealing one, or fantasize about taking down Real Madrid, it's screwed.

Even if they can win Barcelona in the UEFA Super Cup, it is absolutely impossible to win Real Madrid.

It's not that Real Madrid is better than Barcelona, ​​but because Kante is not present today.

He received a red card in the last game, and Kanter was suspended for one game today.

The midfield positions are Drinkwater and Cambiasso.

Although it is also very good, the coverage area is far less than that of Kanter.

So Ranieri didn't have much confidence in defense.

So he asked Xia Xing to stand firm.

Xia Xing also agreed with the head coach's arrangement.

It would be too arrogant to advance aggressively under such circumstances.

The two sides ran onto the field, the referee whistled, and the game began!
Real Madrid kick off first!
In the frontcourt, Ronaldo and Benzema acted as partners. After the two made a short pass, they quickly knocked back!
Vazquez on the right quickly followed up!
Toni Kroos, Modric and Casemiro pass!

这场比赛虽然皇马排出4-4-2阵型，但实际上打起来之后瞬间变成4-3-3。

Vazquez roamed the right flank, playing as a right winger most of the time.

With Ronaldo and Benzema.

While Toni Kroos and Modric both advanced and passed the ball, Casemiro controlled the field and defended.

Although the three of them have not cooperated for a long time, they already have a tacit understanding.

Not to mention that Ronaldo is frequently injured, even when he is healthy, it is difficult to break the midfield combination of the three.

Now some experts have analyzed that these three may become Real Madrid's biggest midfielder in the championship in the future.

Facing Real Madrid's midfield control, Xia Xing sprints fast!
Take the initiative to step forward and steal the ball!

However, Real Madrid's flexible delivery does not entangle him too much one-on-one at all.

Xia Xing's defensive ability, Real Madrid soldiers are very clear.

No need to risk wasting time.

Drinkwater was closer to the defense and Cambiasso was not as fast as before.

In the opening 5 minutes, Real Madrid created two shot opportunities, both of which were very dangerous.

Shakespeare on the sidelines sighed.

"Without Kanter, this game is really impossible to play..."

(End of this chapter)