Chapter 068: Textbook-like Swift Counterattack
The timely intervention of referee Ferrero caused a possible clash in the second leg of the Madrid derby in the 2013-2014 La Liga season to be 'wiped out'.
However, the game did not return to normal stage, because the movements of the Atletico players were not less affected by the technical and tactical play, but more sloppy.
A lot of times it's like this in professional football, if you move a lot and make me uncomfortable, then I'm going to make you uncomfortable too.
As a result, players on both sides are more focused on how to 'hurt' their opponents.
Twenty minutes into the game, in addition to Raul Garcia and Cristiano Ronaldo, Juan Fran, Diego Costa, Ramos and Di Maria each received a yellow card.
You must know that the game was only 20 minutes into the game, and the two sides received a total of six yellow cards.
German Sky commentator Marcel Leef said: "If referee Ferrero can't control the emotions of both sides of the game, I think it will be difficult for this Madrid derby, which should be exciting, to get back on track. ”
He Wei, a commentator for Yang 5, also said: "I think whether it is the fans in front of the TV or the fans in the field, they would prefer to see a wonderful game, rather than the tension between the two sides as now, as if a fight could be fought at any time." ”
'It's to be expected that the Madrid derby smells of gunpowder, but is it really good to keep going like this? It's not something the fans want to see, and it's not something we want to see, football games should focus on the transition between attack and defence. Thiago was very serious.
While the fans in attendance would also like to see a spectacular Madrid derby, they struggle to choose between the different teams they support, fearing that once the situation is over, they will be behind each other.
If that's the case, it's better to keep your focus on physical contact.
In the face of the fierce actions of the Atletico Madrid players, Ancelotti, who has always had a good temper, couldn't bear it and quarreled with Atletico Madrid coach Simeone.
Simeone has been full of personality during his career, and his coaching career has brought his style to the fullest.
Thankfully, the fourth official and the assistant coaches on both sides reacted quickly enough that the verbal altercation between Ancelotti and Simeone was likely to escalate into a physical altercation.
Perhaps the players on the field were influenced by the off-field coach, and the players on both sides moved more than before.
There were so many scenes of people turning on their backs that the referee Ferrero had to take advantage of a dead-ball opportunity to hand over the captains of both sides and say with a calm face: "I hope your teammates will take this Madrid derby seriously! ”
Ramos and Gabi observed the referee carefully and realized that the referee Ferrero was not a simple warning, but a serious one.
If you don't rein in the action, there is a good chance that one side will play one less person in the middle of the game.
Ramos and Gabi naturally want each other to play one less player, so that the next game will be much easier, but a lot of things are full of uncertainty, who will be sent off by the opponent?
After all, I'm not afraid of 10,000, I'm afraid of just in case.
In addition, referee Ferrero also deliberately ran to the sidelines to have a brief exchange with Simeone and Ancelotti.
After the coordination of the referee Ferrero on duty, the game slowly returned to the normal trajectory that the commentators in the commentary seats and the fans in front of the TV wanted to see.
The attacking sides of the game go back and forth, although the action is a bit big, but it does not affect the fluency of the game.
Yang 5 commentator He Wei said with satisfaction: "This is the real Madrid derby! Instead of focusing on hurting the opponent, it is better to find a way to play a wonderful and classic game!"
Of course, the excitement is relative to the previous chaos.
Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are now one point apart, and Barcelona, who played one game first, won the game and caught up, which is equivalent to saying that no one can afford to lose or draw.
Against this complex backdrop, both sides of the game prefer to focus on the backline.
If you want to score, you have to build on the premise that there are no problems at the back.
Tang Zheng is very busy during this time, covering a large area, Xavi Alonso is indeed a great help to Real Madrid's offensive and defensive conversion, but at the same time, I have to look directly at the age, he is about to be thirty-three years old, his frequency of action is a little slow, which is equivalent to saying that Tang Zheng still has the task that Xavi Alonso can't complete.
People's energy is limited, and Tang Zheng is the same.
Atletico Madrid's best style of play is to press the whole court and counter-attack quickly, allowing them to dominate the game and not know how to play, as in the second leg of this season's Copa del Rey semi-finals.
So until the end of the first half, the score did not change.
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"In the 2013-2014 La Liga 26th round of the focus game, Atletico Madrid hosted Real Madrid's Madrid derby at the end of the first half, the entire first half of the two sides did not create enough threatening attacks, and most of the time in a state of gunpowder, and by the time the attention of the players on both sides returned to the field, time was running out ......of time"
Yang 5 commentator He Wei gave a comment on the end of the first half.
As the players from both sides walked to the tunnel, the home fans near the entrance of the tunnel boos the Real Madrid players, mixed with some very ugly insults.
The Real Madrid players were not shocked on the surface, but in fact, they were holding back their energy like Tang Zheng, wanting to give them a little color in the second half of the game.
Some people can't be easily provoked!
In the home team's dressing room, head coach Simeone warmly hugged every player who fought in the first half, and then praised him fiercely.
Although the whole first half was not pretty, the effect was what he wanted to see.
Externally, this is an unaffordable Madrid derby, but it is actually acceptable, Real Madrid's overall strength is there, and there are two superstars Tang Zheng and Cristiano Ronaldo, and it is very likely to be taught to be a man if you are not careful, just like the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals half a month ago.
But then again, as long as there is a chance to win a match, even if it is only a 1 in 10,000 chance, Simeone does not want to miss it.
At present, the league is one point ahead of Real Madrid and Barcelona, and once the game is won, the difference will be widened to four points, and when the Champions League enters the white-hot stage, there is more room for adjustment.
With this in mind, Simeone instilled confidence in his players before focusing on the problems that were exposed in the first half.
Simeone then praised individual players such as Diego Costa, Koke and Thibaut Courtois, who contributed greatly to the team's defence in the first half.
In the visiting dressing room, Carlo Ancelotti explained the tactical changes for the second half as usual.
Real Madrid players are used to Carlo Ancelotti's coaching style, so they are all listening to tactical fine-tuning while adjusting their mentality to prepare for the second half.
"Beep~"
Fifteen minutes passed the break, and the second half began with a whistle from the referee on duty, Ferrero.
Neither Atletico nor Real Madrid have made any changes to their existing squads.
"Whoa"
Accompanied by the frenzied atmosphere created by the fans, Thiago, the commentator of the Spanish national television channel 5, spoke about the hidden dangers of both sides of the game: "In the whole first half, the home team Atletico Madrid and the away team Real Madrid received a total of nine yellow cards, which was quite a challenge for the second half of the game. ”
The implication is that players from both sides who receive a yellow card should be careful in the second half of the game, otherwise they will receive a red card if they eat another yellow card, resulting in one less player for their side.
When the balance is upset, it also affects the spectacle of the game......
In fact, the commentator, the game that he wants to see the most is still full of spectacle.
But for Simeone, the most favorable thing is chaos.
The more messy the better!
If the game returns to normal conditions, it will be difficult for his team to defend against the Real Madrid players.
It's not that Atletico Madrid's players are inadequate, but they are attacking and assisting, and defensively passive.
But then again, there are already five players on the field who have received yellow cards, and if there is another big foul, it is not ruled out that the referee on duty will give another yellow card.
At that point, it was even more passive.
"What should I do?"
Simeone stood in front of the home team's dugout with a frowning brow as he thought of a way to break the game.
Obviously, playing against Real Madrid won't work.
Consistent passive defense is also not good......
Waiting for an opportunity?
In the absence of a choice, this is the only way.
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Unconsciously, ten minutes into the second half, the score still did not change anything, it was still 0:0.
As Cristiano Ronaldo headed the ball off the line with a header from inside the box, referee Ferrero pointed his finger off the halfway line.
The on-site director switched the camera for the first time and gave it to the past.
It turned out that Real Madrid, who was a guest, took the lead in making substitution adjustments.
Isco, wearing the number 23 white jersey, stood on the sidelines, waiting to play.
Under the twenty-two, on the twenty-three.
Isco replaces Di Maria.
Yang 5 commentator He Wei said curiously: "Ancelotti replaced Di Maria with Isco, who has more delicate skills at his feet, does he want to continue to penetrate in ......the middle? Is it really good?"
Ancelotti's adjustments proved to be effective.
Isco is delicate at his feet and can hold the ball in midfield.
Because most of the attention of the Atletico players was on Cristiano Ronaldo and Tang Zheng, Isco received much less attention, so the number of defenders was limited when Isco got the ball.
Atletico defenders want to break the ball unless they foul it.
As a result, Real Madrid won a series of direct free kicks about 30 meters from goal.
Whether it is Cristiano Ronaldo or Tang Zheng, they are all free kick masters, but no one has taken the opportunity.
Either the difference is a fraction of a centimeter, or it is resolved by Courtois, the young door god in proportion.
Simeone, who was standing in front of the home team's coach's box, finally knew why Ancelotti replaced Di Maria with Isco, which turned out to be creating opportunities for Tang Zheng and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Direct free kicks that are good enough from goal are difficult to score unless they are of very high quality.
Judging from the attempts of Cristiano Ronaldo and Tang Zheng, their crosshairs have not been adjusted yet, and it takes a certain amount of luck to break the goal.
So...... Is there something to be done before Real Madrid score?
Shouldn't we make adjustments to the relatively conservative 4231 formation at home?
In the next dead ball, Atletico made a change.
Partnering captain Gabi with Mario Suarez in the double midfield, David Villa went on.
Replace a defensive midfielder with an experienced attacking player.
Many commentators were surprised by Simeone's substitution, and it stands to reason that Atletico Madrid should strengthen their defense, otherwise it will be difficult to defend against Real Madrid players.
But making such an adjustment also stimulates the narrator's commentary**.
Before David Villa came on, Atletico Madrid defended with all their strength and almost gave up attacking, and the lack of offensive and defensive transitions in the game somewhat made this Madrid derby lack of highlights.
With David Villa substitution, Atletico formation premise.
Suddenly, the Real Madrid players on the field slowly felt the pressure.
Atletico Madrid has not implemented full-court pressing in this game, so that the Real Madrid players have slackened, but David Villa came on the field to bring Simeone's latest tactical deployment, that is, to start full-court pressing.
Xavi Alonso received Modric's pass before he had time to pass the ball, Turan was in front of him, Xavi Alonso's subconscious ball protection action is very skillful, but Koke is very clear about the small skills of the national team's big brother Xavi Alonso, and stretched out his foot from the other side and stabbed it.
Xavi Alonso tried to pull the ball back with his left foot, but nothing came to ......
"Oops!"
At the same time, Xavi Alonso saw a person flash on the left side of his body, and he subconsciously reached out to pull it.
Koke, who stabbed the ball, was indeed pulled down by him, but the ball was stabbed by Koke to Turan, who quickly played the ball and handed it to David Villa, who was particularly experienced in the game.
Referee Ferrero saw Xavi Alonso's foul action, and considering that the Atletico player was attacking with the ball, he raised his arms forward to signal that the attack was powerful, and the game continued.
"Danger!
He Wei, the central 5 commentator, subconsciously shouted.
Tang Zheng started to get close to Xavi Alonso as early as Cork got close to him, but the speed of a man cannot be compared to the speed of a football.
Atletico's quick counter-attack is not the speed of individual players, but the speed of the whole team.
David Villa has a lot of experience in the game and he knows how to handle the ball on a quick counter-attack.
Diego Costa is strong, fast, and agile in his movements, and Ramos and Pepe can't stand it at all!
David Villa, who was holding the ball forward, did not rush to play the ball, because Real Madrid's double back has been left behind him, which is equivalent to facing the double central defenders directly.
It wasn't until he got into the defensive forty-metre zone that Ramos stepped forward to interfere with David Villa.
As everyone knows, what David Villa is waiting for is Ramos forward.
With a right-footed arch push, David Villa sent a perfect diagonal stop.
As he was running, Diego Costa extended his left arm to stop Pepe behind him, stopped the ball with the outside of his right foot, adjusted his step, and then picked up his right foot as Pepe fell to the ground and put the tackle.
Diego Costa shot hard and at a tricky angle, Pepe's tackle did not touch the football, and Diego López, who made the save, also did not touch the football, and the ball flew into the top left corner of the goal......
No one thought that Atletico Madrid would overtake the score with a textbook-like quick counterattack in an extremely passive situation!