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Chapter 380 The King of the Finals! Yang Hao, you insidious villain! [A big chapter with ten thousand words, please beg me to subscribe]

After playing the 38th round of La Liga, Yang Hao began to retreat.

In other words, the entire Atletico Madrid is in retreat.

They failed to counterattack Valencia at the last moment and missed out on the La Liga championship. This is not good news for Atletico Madrid, which has dominated La Liga for many years. Public opinion from outside will surge.

These are things that Atletico Madrid's public relations department has warned about long ago.

More importantly, Yang Hao has to prepare for the Champions League final a week later.

Before every major game, Yang Hao needs to retreat, study his opponents, and figure out how to play the game.

Sometimes, he would call his assistants together for a brainstorming session; sometimes he would choose to be alone.

Many things need to be solved by the head coach alone.

At the level of Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, especially in the Champions League final, they all know each other and there are no secrets.

why?
Because the foundation of Guardiola's Barcelona is not passing and controlling, but Bielsa's crazy pressing and pressing.

Although smartphones have not yet become popular, there is no concept of mobile Internet yet, and the information storm has not yet reached the level of national self-media in 2023, the wave of the Internet era is still very strong.

Crazy full-court pressing, combined with Barcelona's technical advantages in passing and controlling the ball, combined to form the Barcelona of Guardiola's era.

There was a lot of excitement outside.

This is not difficult to understand.

That's behind.

technology? Pass the ball?
So, another question, if the technology and passing and controlling the ball can reach this level, then why can't they do it with Jaccard and even famous coaches such as Van Gaal a little further?

"Look, it's true as you said, his philosophy is very similar to mine."

Yang Hao smiled and nodded.

Guardiola has a very good relationship with Yang Hao, both personally and professionally. He also admires Yang Hao's achievements very much, so he actually went to watch and studied Dortmund's games repeatedly.

The team is behind closed doors and conducting final training preparations at the Mahadahonda training base.

In the later years of Guardiola's coaching, when Barcelona's core players Iniesta and Xavi aged, when their running ability could no longer be what it was when they were young, everyone realized that the threat of peak Barcelona was no longer there. exists again.

"This is very similar to Wenger's tactics at Real Madrid."

That was a El Clasico match between the Dream Team and Real Madrid. Rijkaard's team suppressed the Real Madrid of the Galactico era with full-court press and pressure without any hesitation, and then used their excellent running and passing and ball control abilities. Completely defeated Real Madrid.

Moreover, he is quite stubborn.

Or ask, why can't it be maintained for a long time?
The reason for this problem is that Rijkaard's team has done it before, but the history is too long and the fans have forgotten it.

How to play is often just a matter of thought.

Yang Hao has always felt that Guardiola has never been a coach who is very good at targeting opponents.

Especially the games between Dortmund and Louis van Gaal's Bayern.

Over the years, he has followed Yang Hao and learned a lot. He has also made a lot of changes under the influence of his own eyes and ears. However, it often takes a long time to change many concepts.

But Guardiola changed the topic, "Their players' skills are relatively poor, so they adopted a faster and more direct attack method, especially from the wing."

Atletico Madrid's public relations department has been prepared for these matters and is dealing with them in an orderly manner.

High-position pressing and pressing can certainly be used to contain and attack opponents, but it also has very large weaknesses and hidden dangers.

Recently, Yang Hao told him something.

These are two completely different types of teams.

Therefore, on-the-spot command and targeted tactics have always been Guardiola's shortcomings.

"The man called Jurgen Klopp!"

So Barcelona's defense has always been very bad.

This looks different from Guardiola's Barcelona, ​​but at its core it is the same.

Atletico Madrid received so much praise when they were at their peak, how much criticism and doubt they have to endure now.

When everyone thought that Yang Hao was still in retreat, he suddenly called Guardiola over and asked about the matter, which made Guardiola feel very strange.

But everything has two sides.

But if you peel off the cocoon and take off the coat covering the skin of these two teams, you will find that the bones of the two teams are very similar.

What about Klopp's Dortmund?
They do not have the passing and control advantage of Barcelona, ​​especially at the technical level, so they adopt crazy full-court press and pressure, but after grabbing the ball, they attack in a more direct, faster and sharper way.

When it comes to appreciation and analysis skills, Guardiola's vision is indeed very poisonous.

It's just that in the middle and early stages, they used the frontcourt's vigorous running and the players' excellent execution to cover up the emptiness of the defense.

In Yang Hao's previous life, many fans may have had different views on this. How could Klopp's Dortmund be similar to Guardiola's Barcelona?

What is the basis for Guardiola's success at Barcelona?

Let him study the Bundesliga Dortmund game.

Why is it forgotten?
Because everyone felt that Rijkaard's style of play was a flash of inspiration based on the enemy's conditions.

He will not be a head coach like Mourinho who can make all players play at their best.

If Mourinho's Inter Milan took advantage of the right time and place in the second year, then Heynckes' Bayern later exposed the hidden dangers of Barcelona's style of play.

In the years when Guardiola's Barcelona was at its peak, they actually encountered some more troublesome opponents.

Among them, the two more famous teams are.

Wenger’s Arsenal, Pellegrini’s Villarreal.

The so-called trouble does not mean that Guardiola cannot beat them, but that he cannot seize enough advantages like he faced other teams, and sometimes he is even defeated.

More importantly, these two teams did not adopt Mourinho's defensive counterattack style, but fought back and forth with Barcelona on the court.

How did they do that?
These two teams have one thing in common, they both have very good passing and ball control abilities.

To put it simply, when faced with Barcelona's high-position pressing, they not only were not afraid, but they were also able to pass the ball out.

Everything is interdependent.

But Yang Hao has actually been thinking about another issue in the past few years.

Moderate.

In other words, just right.

I'm good at everything and just right at everything.

……

"You see, Klopp's Dortmund are not skilled enough and their ball control ability is not strong, so they attach great importance to speed and side impact, but their offense can only play fast, not slow down."

"If I encounter a team like this, they adopt an orderly defensive formation and use their advantage in passing and possession to consume their opponents. By the second half, their physical energy has been exhausted to a certain extent, and I give them a fatal blow. Do you think it is feasible? "

After Yang Hao asked, Guardiola almost didn't think about it and replied directly: "Theoretically, it is feasible."

This is theory. In fact, when players perform on the court, there will still be many problems, including mistakes.

If Yang Hao remembers correctly, Klopp's team shined this season and won the Bundesliga championship, and then finished last in the Champions League the next season.

And he was also drawn into the death group.

Among them, they lost all three away games in the group stage, and they lost miserably.

"In the past two years, especially in the Spanish national team, I have become more and more aware that we have actually brought our passing and control style to a very high level, but more and more opponents have begun to study us. Restrain us."

Atletico Madrid is actually much better, because Yang Hao has been changing his tactics, constantly improving and enriching the team's tactical methods, promoting different types of young players, and enriching the team's lineup.

But in the Spanish national team, there are only such a group of players, and it is difficult for Yang Hao to make effective changes.

"What will happen to us when our passing and ball-playing style encounters a team that has a very strict defensive order and is difficult to break down, but also has a very sharp counterattack?"

"You have to know that in Atletico Madrid, we have Messi, Kaka, Di Maria and Adriano, but in Spain, we don't have these players, and the offense is not sharp. It is more about pulling and penetrating."

Guardiola understood Yang Hao's worries.

But soon, a flash of realization flashed through his mind.

Is this just Yang Hao’s concern?
No, he was actually giving a hint to himself.

After coming to Atletico Madrid for many years, Guardiola has a deep understanding of Yang Hao. He also knows that Yang Hao has never been a stickler for rules, and his formations are often unexpected.

He can not only play pass and control, but also play a fast-paced high-pressing game. He can also play a wave of fast attacks at the beginning, and he can even play defensive counterattacks.

Under Yang Hao's training, Atletico Madrid's tactical methods are also very rich.

This can be seen from the staffing configuration.

Torres, Adriano, Suarez and Lewandowski in the frontcourt, the four forwards have different characteristics.

Hazard, Di Maria and David Silva on the left have completely different styles.

Not to mention the midfield.

Iniesta, Kaka, Toni Kroos and Modric also have completely different characteristics.

Yang Hao integrated these players together.

It's like cooking.

The ingredients seem to be completely different, but when put together, they create a very wonderful and delicious taste.

Guardiola suddenly understood that Yang Hao was taking the opportunity to mention him.

If he wants to control today's Atletico Madrid, he must open his arms, absorb more diverse ideas, comprehensively improve his tactical concepts, and avoid being complacent.

After understanding this, Guardiola felt a strange feeling in his heart.

He understood Yang Hao's intentions.

If he still can't accept it through this euphemistic way of raising the point, then he will really have failed Yang Hao's good intentions.

Guardiola's expression was noticed by Yang Hao, but he did not go any further. Instead, he stopped and changed the subject: "I'm a little worried that Wenger will use a style similar to Klopp's to deal with it. us?"

"Is this possible?" Guardiola's first reaction was this.

After a pause, he added: "Let's not talk about anything else, let's talk about high-position pressing. Do you think Ibrahimovic can provide such a role to the team? He did it for this reason back then. It was very unpleasant with Van Gaal.”

Of course Yang Hao also knew about this, "But don't forget, Vidic, Kompany and Chiellini, no matter how these three central defenders are arranged, it is actually difficult to block Torres's frontal impact."

Real Madrid is not suitable for adopting strict defense tactics, nor does it have the ability to do so.

If nothing else, Pirlo's position requires forward protection from the center back.

When Real Madrid signed Vidic at a sky-high price, they valued Vidic's forward defense and protection of Carrick during his time at Manchester United.

But if strict defense is adopted, then Pirlo will definitely be blown away by Atletico Madrid.

Kaka and Iniesta flanked each other at the same time, and Pirlo was about to cry to death.

Wenger would not be unaware of this.

Therefore, he could not adopt the tactics of strict defense.

But as a result, Real Madrid's defense has problems, especially Vidic's suffering every time he faces Torres.

Wenger knows this too.

Therefore, Yang Hao feels that Wenger is likely to adopt more radical tactics to try to suppress Atletico Madrid.

"Ibrahimovic, if he were replaced by Benzema, wouldn't it be much better?" Yang Hao asked tentatively.

When Guardiola heard this, he immediately understood what Yang Hao meant.

In fact, in the past period, Wenger has indeed increased his use of Higuain and Benzema.

And here, Benzema's performance is also remarkable and outstanding.

"But Ibrahimovic is not a good person. He can be rotated in normal games. If he is asked to rotate in such an important Champions League final, guess what, will he directly break up?" Guardiola asked.

Yang Hao nodded, that was indeed the case.

"So, I'm curious now, what does the Real Madrid management think of this?"

Benzema performed well, but Ibrahimovic was properly ranked among the top five top centers at the time.

Many people even put him on par with Adriano, Torres and Drogba.

It is also interesting to say that among the top centers in Europe today, the three most recognized centers are all from Atletico Madrid.

If the Real Madrid management decides to let Ibrahimovic go, then Wenger's strategy of replacing Ibrahimovic with Benzema can be realized.

But on the other hand, if Real Madrid hasn't decided to release him yet, then Wenger still dares to do so?
"Just wait and see, there should be news soon." Yang Hao said slowly.

Atletico Madrid's scouts are now doing everything they can to dig up information about Real Madrid.

The reverse is also true.

As long as there is a slight disturbance on Real Madrid's side, Yang Hao will get the news immediately.

……

When Yang Hao was instructing Guardiola in Mahdajonda, in the head coach's office at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training base in the northeast of Madrid, Wenger was talking to the general manager who had come all the way from the city. Jose Sanchez, and Butragueno in conversation.

They brought a brand new news.

"Ibrahimovic's agent Raiola came to the Bernabeu to meet with us in the morning. He said that many rumors outside are untrue. The player's first choice is to continue to stay in Real Madrid. He hopes to get more More game time.”

Jose Sanchez relayed some words from agent Mino Raiola.

The expression on Wenger's face suddenly became unpleasant.

"Don't believe everything this fat man says." Wenger reminded him in a bad tone.

Jose Sanchez smiled and nodded: "Of course we know this, but one thing is for sure, we don't have anyone who can replace Ibrahimovic."

"I think Benzema's performance is very good." Wenger encouraged his compatriot.

Then he realized something was not appropriate and added, "Higuain is also qualified for this position. He scores very efficiently and is very capable."

"But he is not a center forward." Butragueno reminded.

"Also, Benzema is only 23 years old. Although his potential is undoubted, for now, we all know that it is still a bit reluctant for him to replace Ibrahimovic, let alone..."

Card face!

Real Madrid, the club, or in other words, the leadership team headed by Florentino, when considering players, never only considers their competitive value, but also their commercial value.

Even, in many cases, the commercial value will be higher than the competitive value.

Wenger actually has a very deep understanding of this, and he can accept it.

Over the years of coaching Real Madrid, Wenger has made up for the regrets of his coaching career and also defeated his old rival Ferguson, but sometimes, he also needs to make compromises.

This is a necessity for a head coach.

To some extent, Real Madrid has provided him with a very, very generous coaching environment.

This also has a lot to do with Florentino's personal relationship with him and his appreciation for him.

Real Madrid fans are also full of praise for Wenger, thinking that his gentle temperament and coaching style also advocate smooth offense, which is very consistent with Real Madrid's philosophy.

"In my tactical vision, I think it is difficult for Ibrahimovic to be competent. We need to restrain Atletico Madrid." Wenger reminded.

Jose Sanchez and Butragueno looked at each other, and both of them flashed a look of "Sure enough".

Wenger wants to give up on Ibrahimovic.

But for Real Madrid, now is not the best time.

"Arsene, maybe you should reconsider."

Butragueno smiled and looked at Wenger, "A strong team cannot always cater to its opponents, but must insist on me being the main player."

Wenger suddenly laughed bitterly.

Of course he understood that Butragueno's words somewhat meant to comfort him.

To put it bluntly, before the Real Madrid management has considered letting Ibrahimovic go, if they give up Ibrahimovic in the Champions League final, it will be equivalent to forcing the Swedish center to leave.

But when it comes to facing Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid really don't dare to put me first.

You know, Atletico Madrid is really strong!
It's so strong that even Wenger's opponent feels a headache.

But this also reflects that the management has not given up on Ibrahimovic and has not given up.

"Okay, then I'll think of a way." Wenger sighed helplessly.

The head coach's formation often has to adapt to the management's overall strategy.

Wenger has a huge headache now.

Because he was not sure whether he could convince Ibrahimovic.

Or, if the Swedish center really starts, will it be effective?
……

Preparations for the war are proceeding in an orderly manner.

No one knows what the Madrid duo are planning.

The two teams took a special flight from Madrid to London the day before the game, after the morning training session.

Real Madrid lives in urban London, while Atletico Madrid is as always, pursuing Yang Hao's style and living in a castle hotel in the suburbs. The wealthy Atletico Madrid directly rented out the entire castle and shipped a lot of equipment, instruments, and even food and drinking water from Madrid to prevent the players from becoming acclimatized.

Fresh ingredients are flown from Madrid to London every day.

Atletico Madrid has rich experience in Champions League finals, so they have a complete set of mature mechanisms to ensure the team's logistical support.

Before the Champions League final, the process was actually similar.

The two teams arrived at the hotel and after resting, they went to Wembley Stadium in London for familiarization training in the afternoon.

Since it is open-ended, there are no details worth mentioning.

On the contrary, at the subsequent press conference, Wenger stated in a high-profile manner that this time Real Madrid would not cater to Atletico Madrid's tactics, but would adopt a tactic that can better bring out Real Madrid's advantages and characteristics, insisting on me as the main player. .

Many people feel that this may be Wenger's smoke bomb.

Because in these past games, Real Madrid's results against Atletico Madrid were not ideal.

Yang Hao pointed out at the press conference that Real Madrid's most threatening player is not Ronaldo, but Ibrahimovic.

Both world-famous coaches made unexpected remarks.

Why Ibrahimovic?

As a world-famous coach, Yang Hao has already had his own experience in dealing with the media over the years.

He smiled and said that the players in Atletico Madrid's midfield and backfield are all short, including Thiago Silva and Ramos. Pepe is relatively better, but when facing Ibrahimovic, , there are also some disadvantages.

"I believe that Real Madrid will give full play to Ibrahimovic's characteristics and advantages in the game."

"The key to this game is whether we can contain Ibrahimovic's performance. He is the most decisive superstar in Real Madrid!"

"In fact, I think he is no worse than any other superstar in world football today."

Yang Hao and Wenger's remarks were interpreted by media and fans around the world.

Everyone was surprised, especially Yang Hao's evaluation of Ibrahimovic, which seemed quite fake.

Moreover, Yang Haoke has never been the kind of head coach who likes to praise his opponents.

Therefore, many people feel that this is probably a smoke bomb by Yang Hao, or a deliberate attempt to promote Ibrahimovic.

You know, by the end of the season, the Swedish center's position has been threatened by Benzema and Higuain.

In this game, many media and fans have speculated that the starter is likely to be Wenger's favorite player, Benzema.

When Yang Hao said this, was he deliberately trying to irritate Wenger?

Let him arrange for Ibrahimovic to play?

Yang Hao did not give any explanation for this.

After the press conference, he closed the door and let the outside world speculate.

That night, Atletico Madrid specially arranged for the players' families to visit the team, but restricted all players not to live an indescribable life with their wives or girlfriends, and to recuperate for tomorrow's game.

This is also the advice of Atletico Madrid's team psychologist.

Before the decisive battle, everyone was very nervous.

Spending time with family members helps players relax and relieve tension before the game.

At the same time, support from family members can make players more courageous and determined to compete.

……

On the evening of May 5, Wembley Stadium, London.

Before the game, when the fans took their seats and the players had not yet entered the field, the broadcaster specially showed a highlight of the game between the two teams, as well as some resumes of Wenger and Yang Hao.

Among them, the most eye-catching item in Yang Hao's resume is that in the 11 years he has coached Atletico Madrid, this year is the sixth time he has reached the Champions League final.

In the past five Champions League decisive battles, Atletico Madrid has won the championship!

"Yang Hao can almost be said to be the veritable king of the finals!"

"Not only the Champions League final, but also the previous UEFA Cup, including the Copa del Rey, the European Super Cup, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Club World Cup. Yang Hao created a magical history."

"As long as he reaches the finals, he will definitely win the championship!"

"Media and fans around the world are convinced of this, so they all firmly believe that Yang Hao's team is the favorite to win tonight, and the winning odds before the game were ahead of Real Madrid."

"Judging from the current situation of the two teams, both sides are playing with their main players, and there are not too many injuries."

"Atletico Madrid still adopted its best 433 tactics."

Goalkeeper: Neuer;

Defense: Marcelo, Ramos, Pepe and Alves;

Midfield: Busquets plays deep, with Iniesta and Modric in front;

Forwards: David Silva, Adriano and Messi.

"Since Kaká was injured in the national team this season, his condition has not been very stable, good and bad. Yang Hao put him on the bench in this game."

"It's also really luxurious."

"Because tonight, on Atletico Madrid's bench, there are two Ballon d'Or-level superstars, Kaká and Torres."

"Xabi Alonso is also on the bench because he was said to have suffered a minor injury before the game, so Yang Hao chose Busquets to start in this game."

"Marcelo at left back has performed very well this season, and he also started in place of Evra in this game."

"It can be seen from Atletico Madrid's starting lineup that Yang Hao is still very courageous in his employment."

"If your condition is not good, you still have to be a substitute. Even a big name like Kaká will still sit on the bench."

"Let's take a look at Real Madrid's starting lineup."

"Tonight Real Madrid got the home team draw, so they are wearing white jerseys, while Atletico Madrid got the away team draw, but they are still wearing red and white striped jerseys."

"The colors of the jerseys of the two teams are still very different."

"Real Madrid should also adopt the 433 tactic in this game."

Goalkeeper: Casillas;

Defence: Ashley Cole, Vidic, Kompany and Lahm;
Midfield: Pirlo deep, Yaya Toure and Essien in the middle;

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic and Joaquin.

"It was previously reported that Real Madrid is very interested in Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale, but at present they still use this lineup that they have worked with for many years."

"Many people had speculated that Benzema would replace Ibrahimovic, but from the current point of view, Wenger chose the more experienced Ibrahimovic instead of the young and strong Benzema."

"The French center is sitting on the bench waiting for his chance."

"It is worth mentioning that Atletico Madrid's Torres is also on the bench. This center has scored goals almost every time he met Vidic in the past."

"Tonight, I wonder if Yang Hao will replace Torres and whether the Atletico Madrid captain can continue his previous glorious resume? Help Atletico Madrid score Real Madrid's goal?"

While the commentator analyzed the starting lineups of the two teams, a brief opening ceremony began at Wembley Stadium.

This is also a routine in every Champions League final.

When the performance ended, with cheers from all the fans present, the players from both teams slowly walked into the stadium under the leadership of Hungarian referee Viktor Kashay.

This focus battle, which was broadcast live simultaneously in more than 190 countries around the world and attracted the attention of countless fans around the world, finally kicked off in the eyes of countless fans who were eagerly awaiting it.

……

The two sides are really familiar with each other.

Therefore, from the beginning of the game, it immediately entered a fast pace.

Wenger's team was cautious before and tried to attack first in this game.

Yang Hao stood on the sidelines and saw Real Madrid's offensive intention from the very beginning. The team pressed forward as a whole and the tactics were quite aggressive, especially the intensity of the forward pressure.

This was actually not beyond Yang Hao's expectation.

Before the game, when he learned that Raiola had visited the Bernabeu "above and above board", Jose Sanchez and Butragueno went to Valdebebas. Later, Raiola released the news that he would not rule out staying in Real Madrid. possibility……

Obviously, this greedy Italian still wants to renew his contract with Real Madrid.

If Ibrahimovic is to return to the starting lineup, Wenger will face a choice.

Should we continue to attack and press high up the pitch?

Yang Hao made two preparations and arranged both possibilities.

In addition, he also made targeted arrangements specifically for Ibrahimovic.

This includes what he deliberately said at the pre-match press conference yesterday.

Those words may be of no use to Wenger, nor will they affect Real Madrid's tactics, but are they of any use to Ibrahimovic?
Yang Hao feels that this still needs to be observed carefully in the game.

In the first 45 seconds, both sides tested the referee Kaushoy's law enforcement standards.

Marcelo fouled Essien when he counterattacked and was given a verbal warning by Kaushoy.

From this point of view, Kassai's enforcement tonight was a bit strict.

Both teams are technically advanced and highly entertaining, and neither of them tends to commit too many fouls on weekdays. Kaushoy wanted to restrain the movements of the players on both sides and complete a wonderful and smooth game together.

What really caught Yang Hao's attention was in the third minute.

Ibrahimovic actively moves between the central defender and the single midfielder, especially when Real Madrid does not have the ball, he actively retreats and puts pressure on Busquets.

After Yang Hao saw this, he signaled Modric and Iniesta to withdraw their positions appropriately.

In the 3rd minute, after Modric retreated, after receiving the ball from Busquets, he sent a diagonal pass. After Messi pulled the ball past Ashley Cole, he cut inside and hit the goal.

This was Atletico Madrid's first shot of the game.

Messi is still active in the area where he is best.

Wenger walked to the sidelines and signaled Ibrahimovic to be more active and increase the pressure on Busquets.

Yang Hao glanced at Wenger who was directing from the sidelines, and then looked at Ibrahimovic on the court.

At the beginning of the game, the Swedish center was quite obedient.

But what if it takes a long time?

Wenger is gradually changing Real Madrid's tactics, and the role of the center has also undergone some changes, requiring more dirty work.

Why?

In order to release Ronaldo's offensive firepower!

This is actually very similar to Atletico Madrid's strategy.

Players at the level of Messi and Ronaldo should have the privilege of unlimited fire.

But in this case, who should be responsible for the defensive pressure that should have been borne by Ronaldo?

Ibrahimovic?

Even if we don’t talk about whether the players are willing or not, just analyzing it purely from the perspective of physics, is it possible for a high center forward with a height of nearly 2 meters to run and grab like this?
Not to mention, Ibrahimovic feels that he has suppressed himself in the past few years and fulfilled Ronaldo, which is different from the promise he received when he joined Real Madrid.

At that time, Real Madrid promised to train him to become the world's top superstar.

What now?
Even if the status is inferior, the salary and benefits are far inferior. How can Ibrahimovic and Raiola accept this?

……

After the game started, both sides were back and forth, playing a fast-paced offensive battle.

Real Madrid's strategy is obviously more radical, and the overall formation is pressed further forward than usual.

Logically speaking, the overall formation is further forward, and with Real Madrid's strength, it should be able to create more shooting opportunities.

But actually, it doesn't.

This is because Atletico Madrid's defense is consciously cutting Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic.

Alves hardly made any forward moves and always followed Ronaldo closely.

Ibrahimovic got more chances to get the ball, but he always played awkwardly.

For example, in the 15th minute, Pepe fouled Ibrahimovic outside the penalty area and received a yellow card.

Kaushoy's law enforcement is really strict.

But this yellow card did not make Atletico Madrid restrained.

In the 25th minute, when Ibrahimovic retreated to respond, Ramos pressed forward, got ahead of the Swedish center, and blocked the passing ball.

Ramos touched the ball earlier than Ibrahimovic, but after the Spanish center back touched the ball, he did not stop and tripped Ibrahimovic. This made the Swedish center very dissatisfied.

Wenger was also furious on the sidelines and pointed at Ramos, thinking this should be a winning move.

But Ramos said that he touched the ball first and could not hold back the momentum before tripping Ibrahimovic.

After a few warnings, the referee signaled for the game to continue.

The Swedish center was obviously very dissatisfied with the result and complained angrily to the referee.

As the game progressed, Ibrahimovic became more and more angry.

If it were just black kicks and interference from his opponents, that would be it. Even his team was having a hard time playing well.

Cristiano Ronaldo has unlimited power to fire, regardless of whether his teammates are in a better position or whether he is further away from the goal. Anyway, he gets the ball and kicks when he has the chance.

And what about Ibrahimovic?

The most typical one is this time in the 28th minute.

He first dropped back to catch the ball, passed it to Yaya Toure, then turned and ran.

Yaya Toure sent a through pass, and Ibrahimovic stopped the ball and tried to force a breakthrough through Ramos.

But after receiving the ball, when comparing speed with Ramos, he found that he couldn't match it and had no strength left.

This didn't mean that he was exhausted, but that after sprinting for a while, he had no energy left.

Therefore, he could only barely hit the goal from the outside of the penalty area.

The shot missed the mark and Neuer easily confiscated the ball.

Ronaldo raised his hands helplessly on the left side, indicating that he was ready to sprint. Ibrahimovic should pass the ball.

The Swedish center saw his gesture, turned a blind eye and walked away.

Why pass it on?

If you are in a good position, the ball should be passed to you. Then when others are in a better position than you, why don't you pass the ball?

Wenger shook his head as he watched from the sidelines, then turned to look at Yang Hao in front of the visiting team's coaching bench, vaguely aware of a smile on his face, which made Wenger even more angry.

"What the hell! You're a cunning villain!" Wenger gritted his teeth in anger.

Yang Hao's words before the game were not meant for the fans, the media, or even Wenger, but for Ibrahimovic.

This is because they saw the internal contradictions in Real Madrid, so they deliberately added fuel to the fire.

shameless!
This is the reason why Wenger was reluctant to arrange for Ibrahimovic to play before the game.

When two big-name stars have conflicts, it is difficult to cooperate without grudges on the court.

Just like now, they are somewhat at odds with each other, so naturally they don't want to go together.

However, Real Madrid did not create any chances, and the same was true for Atletico Madrid.

Both sides are very familiar with each other, and the pace of the game is very fast, but it is very targeted, and no one can easily succeed.

Half an hour later, there were a lot of shots, but no real threat.

Wenger also breathed a sigh of relief.

But just as he finished speaking, he saw a sudden change on the court.

Modric received a pass from Alves, turned away from Yaya Toure, and passed the ball to Messi.

After the Argentinian received the ball on the right rib, facing Ashley Cole's close marking, he took two steps laterally and suddenly sent a diagonal pass.

Adriano was in the penalty area, between the top of the arc and the penalty spot. After blocking Kompany with his body, he faced Messi's diagonal pass and pulled the inside of his right foot along the ball. They all turned around and volleyed hard with their left foot.

Throughout the entire process, Kompany was blocked behind by Adriano, unable to stop Adriano's turning volley.

This powerful and heavy shot was like a cannonball. It shot out from Adriano's left foot at extremely fast speed and flew to the left side of the goal.

Casillas reacted quickly and made a sideways dive, but there was no time left?
Adriano's shot is too fast!
Amidst the stunned eyes of everyone in the audience and their uncontrollable exclamations, only a bang was heard. The football hit the left post of the goal hard and bounced out at a speed that was difficult to discern with the naked eye.

Only then did everyone react.

There was chaos in Real Madrid's penalty area, with everyone scrambling for a spot.

Adriano shook his head helplessly.

The feeling of this shot was in place, but the body movement was not as good as before, resulting in a slight deviation in the hitting position and force, and then the shot hit the post.

In the past, when he was at his peak, this shot would have been a sure shot.

(End of this chapter)