What is a destructive midfielder?

Atlantic Stadium, the LED screen in mid-air showed the score of 1:0.

The stands erupted into thunderous applause.

Spanish fans are delighted to be ahead.

German fans are also very satisfied with the performance of the players. They believe that their team is just a little bit lucky from scoring.

Players from both sides walked slowly off the green field.

De Gea put his hand on Li Kang's shoulder and said as he walked: "Li, the German team will tighten the pressure in the second half. Remember to remind me when to move forward. Alonso reminded me before."

Li Kang nodded seriously.

De Gea is not a rookie, just because the Spanish passing control system has relatively "different" requirements for goalkeepers.

If the goalkeeper can expand the coverage and become an important passing point in the backcourt, increasing the passing options of his teammates, it can improve the team's overall defense, which will force the German team to invest more people in pressing.

It's normal for him to not adapt to the passing and controlling system.

Debuted from Atletico Madrid youth training.

At the age of 18, he is the most dazzling super talented goalkeeper in La Liga.

Against the "Triple Crown" Inter Milan, God came down to help the team win the European Super Cup.

At the age of 21, he transferred to Manchester United with the world's second-highest goalkeeper value and became a nightmare for Premier League shooters.

The early part of his career is the perfect template for a goalkeeper novel.

However, the tactical systems of Atletico Madrid and Manchester United are very different from those of the Spanish national team.

To put it more generally.

Weak teams and strong teams.

No, teams that "get beaten" and teams that "beat people up" have different requirements for goalkeepers.

If you let a goal striker like Neuer go to Atletico Madrid or Manchester United, he may not be better than De Gea.

If you ask De Gea to go to Schalke 04 or Bayern, he may not be able to survive.

A player's career planning and transfer choices are crucial.

The two passed by the German team's command area.

Loew seemed to be waiting for something, and reached out his hand to Li Kang enthusiastically.

De Gea's reaction arc was very short, and he grabbed the latex gloves he had just taken off and held them.

Li Kang greeted politely.

Even the photographer found the shot a bit awkward.

Loew smiled and touched the back of De Gea's head affectionately.

After a while.

Spanish dressing room.

Team doctors and masseurs are providing services to veterans such as Iniesta.

Mignano adjusted the position of the tactical board.

Members of the coaching staff began to explain possible problems that may arise in the second half.

"At the end of the first half, the German team was also resting, and the opponent did not put in too many pressing personnel."

"Our pass control did not consume the physical energy of most of their players."

Mignano quickly interjected: "Yes, I saw the German assistant coach observing and taking notes. In the second half, they will definitely target a few weaker passing points in our backcourt!"

"Slightly weaker transfer point."

Everyone's eyes unconsciously moved to San Jose.

The Basque defender scratched his head in embarrassment.

In terms of defense alone, he is at his peak and is not weak at all. His solid performance last season can vaguely touch the threshold of the top teams in Europe. After all, he is also a top student in the Bilbao youth training and Liverpool's Kirkby Academy.

It was just that there was a penalty kick against Italy in the last round, and there were a lot of passing errors in this game.

Ramos and Juanfran are trying to explain to the young central defender.

An old voice sounded, easing the awkward atmosphere in the locker room.

“There’s no weaker passing point.”

“There was a disconnect on a stylistic level between our backcourt and our midfield.”

"It was this disconnect that allowed the German team to withstand two threatening attacks in the first half."

Bosque patted his big belly and said easily.

Gentle eyes swept over the substitute players

Li Kang looked at the small flag on the tactical board and became fascinated.

Isco on the side quietly moved his position, not daring to disturb.

According to the past: Contrary to the ratings and attention, the skills and tactics of the national team are far behind the clubs. It is not that the level of the national team's coaching staff is low, but that it is not easy for the national team to spend money to buy people to build a team. The team and players don’t have much time to train and work together.

But a few teams are exceptions.

They moved the system of the strongest club in their league to the national team

In this way, it will be a dimensionality reduction blow to other teams.

Germany dressing room.

No negative vibes, nor any inspiring and impassioned speeches.

Players rest and relax on a regular basis.

Loew gently explained the tactical adjustments for the second half.

He is a stubborn person.

But he will not express his stubbornness with anger.

Being one goal behind will not affect the morale of the German team for the time being.

The fifteen-minute intermission ended quickly.

Player tunnel.

Havertz gave Li Kang a hug excitedly.

We haven’t seen each other for more than a month, and he has a lot to say.

Boateng quickly reminded: "The world's cameras are focused on you, don't be like a little girl! We are representing the national team now!"

The Bayern centre-back has good intentions.

The German team is now lagging behind. Although the morale of the players and coaching staff has not been affected, the fans will definitely feel uncomfortable.

How can you be so close to your opponent?

If this game is lost, anything will become a reason for the fans to pour out their anger, and there will definitely be many questions and criticisms against Havertz.

This kind of pressure will affect the career growth of young players. There are not so many "clear-headed" Kroos.

The competition between national teams should restrain the friendship of clubs.

Havertz calmed down immediately and slowly let go of his hand.

Li Kang smiled.

He didn't expect that the confrontation with his former teammates would come so soon.

Tens of thousands of spectators returned to their seats.

The Atlantic Stadium was noisy again.

When the players stepped onto the green field again, the fans of both sides were also competing for momentum.

"Good evening, audience friends, welcome back!"

"Now we are broadcasting the quarter-finals of the 2016 European Cup for you."

"The second half of Spain vs. Germany!"

"Bosque has not made any substitutions for the time being."

"On Loew's side, Havertz replaced Gotze!"

"A very bold substitution!"

"This 17-year-old young player is from Leverkusen and is a teammate of Li Kang in the same club!"

Live broadcast room.

The number of viewers has returned to its peak.

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[If I hadn't watched this year's European Cup, I wouldn't have known that there was a club called Leverkusen in the world. ]

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[I haven't watched football for many years. This Havertz is quite handsome. He is so tall and strong at the age of 17. Is he a center forward? ]

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[Strong explosive power, strong headers, good vision, high football IQ, excellent skills, but he can't play as a center forward. He is the perfect product of "position blurring", a versatile player in the midfield and frontcourt, unless there is a Li Mingdeng behind him like the club. ]

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[Is Löw crazy to let an inexperienced 17-year-old play in the European Cup? ]

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[Not necessarily. There are a group of big brothers from the German team leading him. Havertz said that he can't be as explosive and upgraded as Leo. ]

Accompanied by the referee's whistle.

The second half of the game officially began.

Spain has the ball.

Cazorla kicks the ball back to Li Kang.

"We can see that the German team has increased the number of players pressing in the frontcourt!"

"Löw's coaching team combined the situation in the first half and analyzed the weak passing points of Spain. Wow! Six players have pressed the opponent's half!"

"It's crazy!"

"He has the confidence to be crazy. Boateng and Hummels are standing on the back line!"

Duan Xuan and He Wei were stunned.

Why do I feel like I'm watching Bayern beat Barcelona in the 12/13 season.

Snap!

Li Kang touched the ball and passed it to Carvajal who was inserted on the wing.

Kimmich approached quickly.

The Real Madrid full-back couldn't find a suitable passing route for a while. Even if he forced through, his teammates didn't run out of space.

He could only pass the ball to Iniesta who came to support.

At the same time.

Khedira "slowly" stuck to it.

The 32-year-old Iniesta has suffered from injuries and his strength is far less than before.

He is not afraid of being pressed, but he is very annoyed by being "sticked" by the opponent.

No dragging.

The same one-touch ball.

The moment Busquets received the ball, Muller's face was blocked from his vision!

Bang!

Barcelona's back half turned around and easily got rid of him, passing the ball back to goalkeeper De Gea.

Not far away.

Schweinsteiger was active in the area near Li Kang.

He didn't dare to get too close, for fear that Li Kang would bend down again and lower his center of gravity after receiving the ball and pass him cleanly.

Fortunately, he is familiar with the opponent's characteristics now.

Iron Piglet is a man who can disgust Xavi and Messi.

What "Magic Circle of Love" and "Dream Dance" are all familiar to Schweinsteiger.

"The German team has a clear idea."

"Limit the three points of 'Li Baibu' and force the ball to the backcourt of the Spanish team! Seize the mistakes of weak passing points!"

"General teams can't really play this set, there are no suitable players."

"Look at Khedira, Muller, Schweinsteiger, these people are particularly outstanding."

"Well, it's more like Tian Ji's horse racing."

"Oh! Havertz almost intercepted the ball."

"It's okay, it's okay, De Gea is very stable, the main goalkeeper of the Premier League giants."

"What the German team has to do next: wait for Spain to make a passing mistake."

Time passed by minute by minute.

Spain's midfield and backcourt passing and control gradually made mistakes.

The ball was lost repeatedly.

Fortunately, there are many receiving points in the midfield, and they can always regain the ball without danger by relying on on-the-spot counter-grabbing.

Busquets and Iniesta seemed to recall the fear of being dominated by Hai's Bayern.

The time when "Habaibu" stepped down from the altar was the time when the team was defeated 7:0.

Under the high pressure of the German team, other teammates gradually found it difficult to maintain the stability of passing and triangular running.

The midfield control was declining.

It was difficult for Li Kang to keep the ball alone.

Atlantic Stadium.

Spanish fans gradually fell silent.

German fans became more and more happy.

The 53rd minute of the game.

Khedira tripped Iniesta and intercepted the ball.

The overall offensive formation of the German team suddenly burst out with extremely shocking impact!

It was like a torrent of steel, crushing the red cloth of the bullfighter!

Beep!

The referee blew the whistle and gave a verbal warning to the German midfielder.

"From the slow motion, there is no problem with the whistle this time. It is indeed a foul."

"It's terrible. If the Spanish team really intercepts the ball, the consequences will be disastrous."

"Only the German team can pose a threat to them."

From God's perspective.

Li Kang observed that the German team's midfield and backcourt were disconnected. It was a physical disconnect in the spacing, not a stylistic disconnect in Spain.

But there was no chance to pass the ball to open up the defense.

Cazorla, Cork, and David Silva are not high-speed hot spots.

If you pass the ball forward, you will only lose the ball.

However, if a forward is replaced, the Spanish team's midfielder will lose a passing point, and the control will be reduced when facing the pressure of the German team.

It's a bit difficult.

Bastian Schweinsteiger also found it a bit difficult.

After several close encounters, he truly realized how terrifying Li Kang's physical condition was.

Much harder than Harvey!

He always touches the ball with his back or side, or while running.

Covers up the weakness of taking the ball forward.

This made the German midfielder feel a little disappointed and felt like he had become a little transparent.

‘Is there a possibility that whether I stick to Li Kang or not, the result will be the same? ’

Courtside.

Mignano worried: "Boss, should we replace Pique? The score is still ahead. It is safer to defend in the low post."

Bosque shook his head:

"If we give up the ball and defend low, the German team will have many advantages, including maximizing the energy consumption of our defensive players."

"Let Morata take off his vest!"

Mignano hesitated and asked: "Boss, if Morata plays, our midfield control will be better."

Del Bosque interrupted: "The connection between Lee and Morata can scare the German team!"

The old man's voice was very loud.

Morata excitedly took off his vest and walked out of the bench.

The other side.

Sorge quickly urged team members to take countermeasures.

Loew crossed his hands on his chest and said calmly: "According to the original plan, there is no need to reduce the number of pressing people. Morata's characteristics will not pose a threat to our defense line."

The 64th minute of the game.

The pass between Busquets and Iniesta was cut off again!

It was Kimmich who made the contribution!

With a winning heart.

The Bayern youngster blew the horn of attack.

Once again, a torrent of steel was set off, wildly devouring Spain's half!

There was a snap.

Contact between Kimmich and Mueller was also severed.

Li Kang made a flying tackle and knocked the ball out of bounds!

"It's so dangerous!"

"Li Kang's interception is crucial!"

"Oh? At this time, the referee signaled a substitution!"

"Diego Costa is on the sidelines!"

Sorge was a little confused.

Didn't you say yes to Morata?

Why did you fall in love with Diego Costa?

Soon, the German coaching staff became busy again.

Loew frowned:

"No, that guy will pose a great threat to our defense."

“The connection between Lee and Diego Costa is terrifying.”

"Prepare to let Khedira retreat, wait! That's not right, Spain will replace a striker, and the midfielder will also lose a passing point."

A midfield master who can send long through balls from the backcourt.

A beast-like front-line killer.

It's a nightmare for all high-position defenses.

The German coach fell into a brief conflict. Looking at Li Kang's back, he felt increasingly confused.

‘Why in this world are there midfielders who put opponents in a dilemma? ’

In world football, many people have quirks.

For example, Loew picked his nose and Suarez bit.

Diego Costa's situation is a little better: he likes to pluck other people's leg hair.

Alonso suffered greatly from the last World Cup.

"The replacement is David Silva!"

"Forward from Chelsea, Diego Costa comes on!"

"Spain's formation should become 4-5-1!"

Stands on all sides.

Applause was mixed with boos.

Which La Liga fan other than Atletico Madrid doesn’t hate Diego Costa?

The game resumes.

Kimisi throws a foul ball.

After Cross received the ball, he decisively sent a diagonal kick without too many redundant adjustments.

A scalpel-like trajectory cut into the Spanish team's half!

"The German team started a fast break."

"Pass like a cruise missile!"

Draxler stopped the ball in the rib area.

Taking advantage of the Spanish team's defensive line to shrink the distance.

Kick up suddenly!

Not a shot.

It's a pass.

The football lifted off the ground, drew an arc in mid-air, and plummeted into the Spanish penalty area!

Havertz has been waiting for a long time.

He is not good at grabbing points at this stage and cannot move ahead of Ramos to find shooting space.

But he has a strong ability to predict the situation, and he also predicts the path of the ball very accurately, and he has chosen the most comfortable position!

"It's too late!"

"Most of Spain's defensive attention this time is on Muller!"

"Haverts' position selection is great!"

"Header!"

Boom!

Havertz jumped up high and bowed his waist to hit the head!

The football hit the upper left corner of the Spanish goal!

The German coaching staff couldn't help but celebrate in advance.

Mignano held his head in fear.

The hearts of fans from both sides were instantly occupied by their respective joys and sorrows.

Is another talented youngster about to shine in France?

In crisis.

A pair of platinum gloves blocked everyone's thoughts!

"God pounce!"

"De Gea's great move!"

"Bravo!"

"Stop falling and delay a little?"

"Hand throw! It's a counterattack!"

"Look for Li Kang!"

Havertz covered his forehead in surprise.

Before he could adjust his emotions, he saw the football passing over his head!

The audience didn't adjust their emotions either.

Spain, which was leading by one goal, didn't delay time?

The camera moved at high speed along the trajectory of the football.

At the landing point.

Two figures were already standing.

Li Kang and Kroos.

The ownership of the ball will determine the continuation of the offense of the two teams.

Will it be the second attack of the German team?

Or will it be a desperate counterattack of Spain?

There was no stunning, romantic peak duel.

Spain's No. 6 leaned his back against Germany's No. 18.

He stopped the ball with his chest.

From the perspective of God, he sensed Schweinsteiger's approach.

The football did not deviate at all.

It landed quietly in front of him.

The phantom of "Bergkamp" disappeared in a flash.

Li Kang raised his left foot and tapped his heel.

Kroos and Schweinsteiger were horrified: the football slipped out right before their eyes!

"It's wonderful!"

"He was able to find space to pass the ball while surrounded by two top German midfielders!"

"Found Cazorla who ran out of the space!"

Arsenal's balanced feet are not exaggerated.

The ball is at his feet.

Cazorla stretched his body.

Bang!

A big arc suddenly appeared in the air.

The end of the trajectory is the backcourt of the German team.

The backcourt of the German team.

Boateng and Hummels are not so lonely.

Because there is a Spanish striker who can talk trash beside them.

The vulgar and obscene content made the two blush and they wanted to pick up the Chelsea striker and beat him up.

"It's time to work!"

Diego Costa kicked the grass hard, like a bull, rushing to the backcourt!

Boateng and Hummels are not slow.

After the two turned around, they chased back!

"Blood boils!"

"A scene that makes your blood boil!"

"A competition of strength and speed!"

The football fell on the grass and bounced high.

Diego Costa's shoulders on both sides were sandwiched by the German central defenders!

He didn't fall to the ground.

He liked this kind of confrontation the most.

Adjust the center of gravity and exert force again!

Hummels staggered to the ground.

Boateng chased closely!

The Chelsea striker's right foot touched the ball first.

He suddenly burst.

He rushed to the German team's penalty area.

There was a clamor!

The German fans tried to interfere with booing.

The Spanish fans shouted excitedly.

"One-on-one!"

"Boateng can't keep up? He's about to be left behind!"

"This opportunity is a sure thing for Diego Costa."

"Hey? Ter Stegen's attack is too timely!"

"Neuer is possessed!"

Ter Stegen rushed out of the penalty area and rushed straight to Diego Costa.

Boateng has helped me block the angle of the lob.

Next.

I'm about to prove to everyone.

I'm no worse than Neuer!

Bang!

Diego Costa fell to the ground!

The football bounced to the backcourt.

The German team's base.

Neuer grabbed the quilt tightly, shocked and angry: "Stupid, why didn't you clear the ball out of bounds! Pay attention to Li's position!"

"A wonderful clearance!"

"Ter Stegen"

"Hey?"

Accompanied by the trajectory of the football.

Spain's No. 6 jersey appeared in the camera.

The impeccable running posture.

All German fans' hearts tightened.

At the edge of the court.

Mignano was stunned.

Bosque looked shocked.

Löw frowned.

He was going to shoot?

That was more than 40 meters away from the goal.

In Li Kang's field of vision, the shadow of the red No. 7 condensed in the wind.

He subconsciously imitated the shadow's movements.

His body tilted slightly.

His left leg swung gently.

In between his movements.

Something seemed to penetrate into his blood crazily.

It was the shooter's instinct!

Hunting time!

The moment the ball was touched.

The shadow disappeared.

In the Atlantic Stadium, tens of thousands of people exclaimed, and they could no longer look away.

It was as if all the spotlights in the stadium were only shining on Li Kang.

A flawless shooting posture.

There was no powerful momentum.

There was no terrifying explosion that resounded through the night sky.

The football in the air spun violently, like a beautiful ribbon fluttering in the wind, like a dazzling gem that captured people's hearts, like a gorgeous rainbow leaping into the sky.

Ter Stegen looked up, his face pale.

He could do nothing.

The German team could do nothing.

No force could stop this goal.

The football seemed to have jumped over the vicissitudes of life, bounced heavily on the grass, and bounced lightly into the goal of the German team.

2:0!!!

Everyone's thoughts returned to reality in an instant.

"Wow! Beautiful!"

"The ball went in!"

"A stunning long-range lob!"

"Unparalleled elegance!"

"He is the brightest star in the French summer!"

"He has created another great legendary moment!"

"Forty-five meters! A long-range lob forty-five meters from the goal! Incredible!"

“You can’t fault the height and angle!”

"Two goals!"

"Li Kang, an 18-year-old Spanish teenager from Leverkusen, broke the German team's goal twice!"

"Germany! His opponent is the last World Cup champion! Germany!"

“He wowed people in both countries!”

"He helped the Spanish team expand their lead!"

Duan Xuan grabbed He Wei's shoulders hard.

Hold it in, the more crazy lines will have to be saved for the semi-finals and finals.

Studio.

The audience was stunned.

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[Trenching, that’s awesome! 】

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[Li Mingdeng is so handsome! 】

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[In this European Cup, how many goals does Li Kangde have to be selected for the Puska Award? 】

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[The lob shot is not very rare, but the opponent is the German team. 】

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[Ter Stegen didn’t have the chance to be teammates with Li Kang, so he sent an assist. 】

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[Neuer escaped. 】

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【What's going on? I obviously felt that the German team could equalize, but why did Spain score again? 】

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[Li Mingdeng’s arsenal is so rich, it’s amazing! 】

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[Why did Spain start Diego Costa? Wouldn't it be over if you fucked him earlier? 】

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[The cup competition is different. The dialogue between strong teams is to play cards with each other while ensuring that the situation is basically intact. If Diego Costa is started, the German team may not be able to give these two chances to score. It will also be difficult for Spain to stabilize the situation. From a tactical level They spy on each other and engage in offensive and defensive games. If the score had been zero to zero, Del Bosque and Loew might have waited until more than 70 minutes before making substitutions. 】

Diego Costa pushed away Ter Stegen, quickly got up and ran towards Li Kang.

Under the night, Chelsea's striker smiled brightly, and his excitement was as if he had scored a goal himself.

"When did you master the lob shot?"

"I thought the ball was gone!"

Iniesta and Busquets looked at each other: Camp Nou seemed to be getting further and further away from its crown prince.

De Gea once again ran across half-time in excitement to join in the celebrations.

The Spanish fans calmed down and cheered excitedly.

"Lee!!!"

"Lee!!!"

"Lee!!!"

Ter Stegen sat on the turf and buried his head deeply in his knees.

He thinks he is no worse than Neuer.

Why did he concede two goals in a row in such an important game?

Why did I have to meet Li Kang?

Boateng sighed deeply and comforted: "There is no time to be sad. If it were Neuer, the ending would be similar."

German team station.

Neuer's expression was complicated.

He kept complaining about Ter Stegen's recklessness.

But feel a little lucky in your heart for no reason?

wrong!

If I were there, I definitely wouldn’t have lost so miserably!

Courtside.

Del Bosque and Mignano raised their fists high and cheered.

"Boss, aren't we going to replace Morata?"

"Really? What I have always said is Diego Costa, um... it's the same, as long as he can help Li create opportunities."

"Boss, the German team was the champion of the last World Cup! Does this mean we lifted the European Cup championship trophy with half a hand?"

"Cherish the present moment. In a few years, Li's teammates in the national team will have to change again."

The other side.

Loew rubbed his face, adjusted his mentality, and quickly urged several substitute players to warm up.

Sorge held a few pages of data reports blankly and muttered:

"It's impossible how that kid's shooting skills are so good."

Catalan Television.

Enrique seemed to have aged several years in an instant, feeling lost.

"Ter Stegen"

“There was nothing wrong with his attack, he was just unlucky.”

"Such a mistake."

"Well, one million euros"

VIP box.

The staff carefully covered the sleeping Cruyff with a blanket.

Beckenbauer smiled, shook his head, and left quietly and slowly.

German football is not losing to Spain.

But lost.

The game continues.

The German team is very passive.

Under the premise of being two goals behind, there is no more choice but to fight!

The "hood" formation was reorganized again.

The four ball exit points were restored to their original state, like four wheels, and the German chariot roared towards the Spanish team's half.

pity.

The offense always misfires in the thirty-meter zone.

Only then did Bastian Schweinsteiger discover:

Li Kang's interception and defense when he doesn't have the ball is even more terrifying!

He is like a pulley, constantly moving laterally in front of the Spanish defense.

With the cooperation of teammates, he can always appear in the most critical position at the most critical time to complete the rescue or destruction.

"Wonderful positional warfare game."

"His defensive positioning was deliberately slower than Busquets'."

"But the timing of the interception and steal was quicker than San Jose's."

"The defense of this Spanish team has been raised to a new level!"

"pretty!"

"Spain's counterattack!"

"The connection between Li Kang and Diego Costa!"

"What a risk, Boateng has made a great contribution!"

Studio.

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[The German team is in a very difficult situation and is in a dilemma. 】

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[Why is Spain more dangerous when passing and controlling than positional defense? 】

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[Because from the beginning, the Spanish midfield and backcourt were "out of touch" in style. ]

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[There were many changes in the on-the-spot tactical adjustments during the game. ]

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[Bosque's double insurance, he was afraid of repeating the same mistake as Barcelona was slaughtered by Bayern, and he was also afraid that the players on the back line would consume too much physical strength. However, with a two-goal lead and approaching the end of the game, he was not afraid of the German team using the change in offensive rhythm to consume. ]

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[I feel that the whole team is serving Leo, including replacing Diego Costa. ]

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[After passing the German team, the next two games were much easier. ]

Finally.

Beep! Beep~

The referee blew the whistle to end the game.

Spain 2:0 Germany!

"The game is over!"

"Congratulations to Spain and Li Kang! They have made it to the semi-finals of the 2016 European Cup in France with great success!"

"They sent Italy and Germany away."

"Let's think about it. At this moment, in Madrid, on the banks of the Manzanares River, at the Ronda Bullring, and in the Balearic Islands, there must be countless Spanish fans who are excited; and in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Cologne Cathedral, there must be countless German fans who are sad."

"The German players don't need to apologize to the fans at all, because they have already won the World Cup two years ago, which many people can't reach. Since ancient times, no team has been able to stand at the top all the time!"