Chapter 053: Tang Zheng, who is in excellent comeback condition
No one could have imagined that Real Madrid would be beaten by Juventus at half-time in a fantastic start, with the score at 2-1 on the huge LCD screen erected at the Bernabeu Stadium when referee Atkinson blew the final whistle of the first half.
The home team is in the front, the away team is in the back.
"Whoa—"
The frenzied Bernabeu was reduced to a minimum as players from both sides entered the tunnel one after another, but the Juventus fans who travelled with the team were enthusiastic, even after the players had returned to the dressing room, they were happy to make a loud shout and make their presence fuller.
Real Madrid took away an away goal at Juventus Arena in the first leg, and Juventus scored two away goals in the past halftime of this game, which also means that extra time is impossible, and Real Madrid wants to get a chance to advance at home to score two more goals in the next game, it is not possible, must score three.
With the backline keeping no goals conceded, score three.
Juventus have conceded just six goals in the Champions League so far this season, conceding just three in the knockout rounds, two of which came against Real Madrid.
Defensively, Juventus did a very good job.
Juventus, who want to do a very good job defensively, to score three goals, the difficulty coefficient is not ordinary.
Therefore, Liu Jianhong, the commentator of Beijing Studio Yang 5, said worriedly: "Real Madrid must score three goals in a row without conceding a goal in the 45th minute of the second half, which is very difficult for the current Real Madrid team. ”
Speaking of which, the broadcast picture of the studio was given to the substitute player Tang Zheng, who entered the player tunnel with assistant coach Zidane, and Liu Jianhong's voice changed: "It is normal for Real Madrid to think of Tang Zheng in difficult times, but Tang Zheng is injured, and it is unknown how much strength he can play, but there is no choice for Real Madrid, and Tang Zheng must be sent!"
British Sky commentator Andy Gray looked at Tang Zheng, who disappeared from the broadcast screen, turned his head to his partner Martin Taylor and said: "Hey ~ old man, Don will definitely come off the bench at the beginning of the second half, you ...... Do you think it is possible for Real Madrid to score three goals in a row in the forty-five minutes of the second half while keeping the defence clean of the net?"
"Of course!"
Andy Gray thought that Martin Taylor would hesitate a little, but what he didn't expect was that his old partner Martin Taylor would say it without any thought.
"Why?"
Martin Taylor's tone was extremely firm: "Because...... I'm sure Don is a fantastic player!"
The fifteen-minute half-time break passed quickly, and players from both sides came to the Bernabeu Stadium from the players' tunnel one after another, and the seats that had been slightly empty were slowly filled, reaching a full capacity.
However, the frenzy that had been evident at the start of the game had never recovered, and it was not at all clear that this was a crucial second leg of the Champions League semi-final.
It is worth mentioning that before the start of the game, Real Madrid took the lead in making substitution adjustments, and Tang Zheng, who had been absent for half a month, stood next to the fourth official holding up the substitution electronic card.
The teammate he replaced was Khedira, who had little effect on the defensive end, first of all, because Khedira himself was not in good shape, otherwise Real Madrid would not have conceded two goals in the first half, and secondly, Real Madrid had no way out in the second half, leaving only an option to attack, and leaving defensive midfielder Khedira was useless.
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In the coaching area of the visiting team, Allegri, who was standing on the edge, frowned and looked embarrassed.
Although Juventus relied on Alvaro Morata's two goals to lead Real Madrid 2-1, the venue of this game was the Bernabeu Stadium, and Tang Zheng, who he was worried about, also came off the bench, even if Tang Zheng was injured.
But in many cases, the role of stars is very obvious, especially players who have reached the level of Tang Zheng.
Any negligence can cause irreparable damage, and then a season's hard work goes to waste......
Before halftime, his assistant noticed that Tang Zheng did not warm up on the court and went to the locker room, which also meant that Tang Zheng would come off the bench at the beginning of the second half, so there were corresponding tactical adjustments during the break.
But tactics are dead, people are alive.
Tang Zheng is currently recognized as the most offensive midfielder in the entire world football, in addition to the amazing number of individual goals, the ability to assist has also reached the peak level.
The team's overall defensive tactics in this game were very effective in restricting Cristiano Ronaldo's play, but with Tang Zheng coming off the bench, Cristiano Ronaldo's defense must have been negligent.
In addition, if Cristiano Ronaldo's performance is eye-catching, the care for Tang Zheng is not sufficient
"Hey......"
Allegri let out a long sigh until he looked at the huge LCD screen erected on the side of the Bernabeu Stadium, which showed a 1:2 that gave him some confidence.
Even if Real Madrid score two goals in the second half, his side could qualify for this season's Champions League final by virtue of the advantage of more away goals.
So Allegri turned around and discussed with his assistant to see if he should strengthen the central defense and increase the level.
Regardless of whether Tang Zheng, who has been out for half a month, is in excellent condition, the first thing to do well is himself.
"Whoa—"
In the discussion, the second half of the final match between Real Madrid and Juventus in the second leg of the 2014-2015 Champions League semi-finals officially began, and a burst of chanting rang out over the Bernabeu Stadium.
At the same time, the on-site commentary Xi Yang 5 commentator He Weisheng was like a bell: "The much-anticipated Tang Zheng finally replaced the game before the start of the second half, and in the past 45 minutes, Real Madrid's creativity in the midfield has always been inferior to Juventus, I think with Tang Zheng playing, Real Madrid's midfield offensive organization will become more delicate and threatening." ”
However, as soon as the words fell, he frowned again and said: "However, Tang Zheng has just returned from injury, and there is still a big question mark in his competitive state, but one thing is for sure, Real Madrid must increase its attack in the second half, and Ronaldo and Ronaldo are also likely to get a lot of pressure relief after Tang Zheng's appearance." ”
Indeed, with Tang Zheng coming on, Juventus' defensive focus was on the midfield, so Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez, who were on the top of the forward line, were under much less defensive pressure.
And Tang Zheng, who returned from injury, was taken care of by Juventus.
Tang Zheng took the ball for the first time in the first minute of the second half to complete the turn, his teammate Pirlo in Dortmund did not look at the defense, but directly put the shovel behind the side, although he did not kick the football, but kicked Tang Zheng, the referee on duty Atkinson decisively blew the whistle: "Beep~"
Pirlo, who committed the foul, was very honest, took the initiative to admit his mistake, and pulled Tang Zheng up with a smile, and said with a smile: "I'm sorry, people are old, and the rate is slow." ”
As the saying goes, reach out and don't hit the smiling person.
Facing his former teammates, Tang Zheng gave a roll of his eyes: "You really don't show any mercy." ”
Pirlo shrugged his shoulders and said, "Hey~ Who made you still as strong as ever? I know you very well, I can't even touch the fur of football without fouling." ”
“……”
Real Madrid took a free kick at the back, and the ball accurately found Tang Zheng who stepped forward into the Juventus penalty area.
Tang Zheng was still stuck in position under the defence of Bonucci and Pogba, jumped high to complete the header, and Benzema kept the ball to Cristiano Ronaldo, who kept the ball in the ribs, and the latter stopped the ball forward with the outside of his right foot and then completed a powerful long-range shot from outside the box before Chiellini came out to block.
"Oh, oh, oh-"
Suddenly, there was an exclamation at the Bernabeu Stadium.
Cristiano Ronaldo's long-range shot was of very high quality, forcing Gianluigi Buffon to make a crucial save to keep the ball in the back of the net.
Although the shot threat was done by Cristiano Ronaldo, most of the commentators in the commentary booth still gave credit to Tang Zheng.
Yang 5 commentator He Wei was passionate: "Tang Zheng caused Juventus to foul in the first touch of the ball in the second half, and beat Bonucci and Pogba in the first aerial duel...... Real Madrid really have a good chance of making a comeback!"
Martin Taylor, a guest commentator on Sky TV, even excitedly propped up the commentary seat with his hands and shouted: "It's incredible! Don who has returned from injury can beat Leonardo Bonucci and Paul Pogba! It seems that Don's recovery is very ideal!"
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Tang Zheng, who was fighting for the landing point, consciously raised his right leg after landing, and it seemed to be better than he imagined, so he couldn't help but grin.
This scene happened to be captured by the live director, and the CCTV 5 commentator He Wei's voice changed, and his voice was an octave higher: "I think this smile doesn't need to be read as an explanation, Tang Zheng feels that his body is very good! Fans sitting in front of the TV, let's look forward to Tang Zheng's performance in the next game!"
At the same time, the Italian coaches Carlo Ancelotti and Allegri, who stood in front of the home and away coaches, were in different moods.
Carlo Ancelotti is looking forward to the next game with confidence and confidence, while Allegri is worried.
Although the team can still concede two goals, Real Madrid, which is sitting at home, is very likely to achieve a big comeback once it is smooth.
This season's Real Madrid scored four goals in a row after conceding three goals first, which means that any possibility can happen, especially when Tang Zheng's competitive state is better than expected.
Preparing for a rainy day is the most basic quality of being a head coach.
So Allegri didn't think much of it and decided to make defensive changes to the midfield.
In terms of options, Allegri decided to remove Pirlo.
Pirlo is 36 years old this year, the decline in physical fitness is inevitable, and the main theme of the next game is defense, and Pirlo, who lacks defensive ability, is likely to become a breakthrough point for Real Madrid.
As for who to replace, Allegri has not yet thought of a better option.
Luka Modric took a corner, and it was Tang Zheng who grabbed the landing point in the midst of the heavy surrounding, jumped high, twisted his waist and shook his abdomen, and once again forced Buffon to contribute a key save.
Seeing that the football was blocked by Buffon outside the goal post on the right side, Tang Zheng dragged his hair with both hands and broke a sentence: "I'll go!"
A minute later, Real Madrid's attack made a comeback, and the football came to Tang Zheng's feet after a multi-foot pass.
I saw Tang Zheng's butt pouting back, and Pirlo, who was trying to grab the ball, was blocked by Tang Zheng, and then sent a very imaginative through pass, James Rodriguez rubbed the ball on the left side of the side after receiving the ball on the right rib, and Marcelo, who was inserted at high speed, crossed directly without stopping.
Benzema, who flanked him in the middle, failed to adjust his crosshair under Chiellini's interference, and the ball grazed the outside of the left-hand post and went off the line.
Despite missing the shot, Allegri in front of the visitors' dugout reacted as violently as captain Gianluigi Buffon, standing on the sidelines and pointing his fingers to his temples and saying, "Concentrate on the game!"
Immediately, he turned his head and said to his assistant: "Go to the warm-up area and call Andrea over and prepare to play." ”
In the 51st minute of the game, Juventus made their first substitution.
Barzagli replaces Andrea Pirlo.
Pirlo, who was substituted, looked particularly depressed, but he couldn't help it, and both of his side's near misses in front of goal were opened from his defensive area, and if Allegri didn't make a targeted adjustment, Real Madrid could easily equalise.
Many times, it is not good to refuse to accept the old.
Especially looking at Tang Zheng, who is alive and vibrant, looking at it, he is full of the shadow of his twenties.
Before the substitution ceremony, Tang Zheng took the initiative to run to Pirlo and gave Pirlo a big hug: "Andre, have you really decided to go to the major leagues?"
"It's not decided yet. Pirlo tapped his chin and patted Tang Zheng's right shoulder with his right hand: "I'm about to turn thirty-six years old, and many times I have a feeling of powerlessness, just like defending you before, I realized it, but my body movements were half a beat slower, and it was time to end my career in a relaxed environment." ”
Referee Atkinson urged him, and Pirlo made a long story short: "Come on!
"Good luck too, my good friend!"
Tang Zheng shook hands with Pirlo, who was side by side, and then suddenly thought of something and said, "Do you want to play in the Chinese Super League?"
"Super League?"
Pirlo turned his head and raised an eyebrow.
"Yes. ”
Seeing Tang Zheng nodding, Pirlo stood in place and thought for a while, and said meaningfully: "Think about it." ”
Tang Zheng didn't know what Pirlo meant, and pushed Pirlo's back with a smile: "Hurry up, don't delay the game." ”
The conversation between Tang Zheng and Andrea Pirlo attracted the attention of many commentators and a lot of speculation, but their attention quickly returned to the field of play as Real Madrid's attack put together a dangerous attack before Barzagli could settle into the rhythm of the game.
Tang Zheng, who felt well, took advantage of the moment when Modric pressed forward to take away Barzagli's defensive attention, picked up his left foot and shot directly from 30 meters from the goal, and the football was like a cannonball, without a trace of rotation in mid-air.
Buffon, who was fully prepared, flew so much that he couldn't touch the football, but the extremely fast football also missed the right post of the goal and crashed into the billboard, making a crisp collision sound: "Bang~"
"Don is in such a good state!"
British Sky Commentator Andy Grey couldn't help but marvel.
"Oh, oh, oh-"
And the Real Madrid fans in the stands held their heads in their hands, feeling sorry for Tang Zheng's long-range shot.