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

The Gunners' two consecutive wins reduced Leicester City's lead to only 3 points.

But for them, there is something more important now.

That is the third round of the Champions League group stage!

The next game will be the most difficult game for them in this group stage.

On the evening of October 22, the Bernabeu Stadium was brightly lit.

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

The Leicester City players stared at everything around the Bernabeu.

This place is really magnificent and beautiful.

Compared with here, the King Power Stadium is just like a country stadium.

The Leicester City players sighed.

Drinkwater: "Is this the Bernabeu? So impressive."

James: "What's so special about this? I've seen it before."

De Laet: "Have you seen it?"

James: "Don't you have a TV at home?"

De Laet: "Nonsense! I can still surf the Internet! I mean the scene!"

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

Drinkwater: "I don't have anything in common with you..."

In the front row of the bus, Cambiasso and Van Persie were chatting.

"How do you feel about returning to the Bernabeu?"

"No feeling, after all, I haven't been back for a long time."

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

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

"Yes, very familiar. But this time is different."

Van Persie didn't continue.

It's different, he is different, and his teammates are different.

If it was his peak period, he would not be afraid even in the Bernabeu.

If it was during the Arsenal period, with super teammates, he would dare to show off his power here.

But now.

With the current strength of Leicester City's lineup, it really can't compete with Real Madrid.

It's too far away...

Even if there are geniuses like Xia Xing, Mahrez, and Vardy, how can they compare with the opponents like C Ronaldo, Toni Kroos, and Ramos?

It's too far away.

Forget winning this game, if we can lose a little, it's good.

In Leicester City today, it's the biggest star Van Persie who has less confidence.

Because he knows too much about the strength of Real Madrid.

But it is precisely because of this lack of understanding that most Leicester City players are looking forward to this game.

"Do you think I can get a hat trick here?"

"You want to do it! I guess you can only score one goal."

"That's not bad. I score one, Xia scores one, Mahrez scores one, Robin scores one, all of them."

"Hahaha! Your arrangement is good!"

Listening to the optimistic jokes of his teammates, Cambiasso gently patted Van Persie on the shoulder.

"Man, relax, you have won many championships, don't worry too much about such a game. We are all at the end of our careers, just enjoy football and don't be too stressed."

Looking at the smiling Cambiasso, Van Persie nodded.

Man, you are right.

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

So I will definitely pay special attention to the Champions League.

But then again, I am already this age and I am in the Leicester City team.

It is almost impossible to win a Champions League.

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

Van Persie simply didn't nod this time.

The Europa League and the Champions League are not of the same level, right, there is a world of difference...

The Leicester City players entered the player tunnel, packed up in the locker room, and ran to the court to warm up.

At this time, Real Madrid had already entered the field, five minutes earlier than them.

On the sidelines, Ranieri met Real Madrid coach Benítez.

The two greeted each other warmly.

The former Chelsea coach met the former Liverpool coach.

Those unforgettable years appeared before his eyes again.

Looking back at the past, it was a pity.

Ranieri returned to the coaching bench and looked at Real Madrid's warm-up players.

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

These famous stars were right in front of him.

Compared with them, his players were just like grassroots.

Even so, James Rodriguez, Pepe, Carvajal and other players were injured and absent.

Otherwise, even if Real Madrid played against the second team, Leicester City would find it difficult to resist.

This game was really too difficult...

Returning to the locker room, Ranieri emphasized tactics again.

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

Xia Xing nodded.

He knew how powerful his opponent was.

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

But not today.

If the players think they can take a risk to steal one, or fantasize about killing Real Madrid, then they are really finished.

Even if they can beat Barcelona in the European Super Cup, it is absolutely unlikely to beat Real Madrid.

It’s not that Real Madrid is stronger than Barcelona, ​​but because Kante is not on the field today.

Kante was suspended for one game today after receiving a red card in the last game.

Drinkwater and Cambiasso are in the midfield.

Although they are also very good, their coverage area is far less than Kante.

So Ranieri is not very sure about defense.

So he asked Xia Xing to defend steadily.

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

If he still takes risks in this situation, it would be too arrogant.

Both sides ran onto the court, the referee whistled, and the game began!

Real Madrid took the lead!

In the frontcourt, Ronaldo and Benzema were partners. After a short pass, the two quickly knocked back!

Vazquez on the right quickly followed up!

Toni Kroos, Modric and Casemiro passed and controlled!

Although Real Madrid played in a 4-4-2 formation in this game, it actually became a 4-3-3 in an instant after the game.

Vazquez cruised on the right side, playing as a right winger most of the time.

Partnered with Ronaldo and Benzema.

While Toni Kroos and Modric pushed forward and passed the ball, Casemiro controlled the field and defended.

Although the three of them didn't cooperate for a long time, they already had a good understanding.

Not to mention that James Rodriguez was injured frequently, even when he was healthy, it was difficult to break the three-man midfield combination.

Now there are experts who have analyzed that these three may become the biggest midfield pillars of Real Madrid's championship in the future.

Facing Real Madrid's midfield control, Xia Xing sprinted quickly!

Actively stepped forward to steal the ball!

But Real Madrid's flexible passing did not entangle him too much one-on-one.

Real Madrid's soldiers knew Xia Xing's defensive ability.

There was no need to take risks and waste time.

Drinkwater was closer to the defense line, and Cambiasso was far slower than before.

Five minutes into the game, Real Madrid created two shooting opportunities, both of which were very dangerous.

Shakespeare sighed on the sidelines.

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