The aggregate score became 1-1, and Dortmund and Atletico Madrid returned to a relatively even promotion situation.

But Dortmund still had the initiative on the pitch.

Atletico Madrid kicked off with an aggressive attack, with Villa hitting the wall with Diego Costa in front of the box and smashing into the left flank of the penalty area to shoot wide of the far post.

Atletico then reverted to a counter-attacking posture.

This style of play is the main reason why Tang Hong's two transfer options finally ruled out Atletico Madrid.

When he played for a small team, he understood very well that the counterattack was the only option for the small team to create a big success.

But for Atletico Madrid's heights, an overly conservative style of tactical play is not what he aspires to.

Just look at the number of chances a striker has had in the game, and even if he joins this team, most of the time he is just sprinting on the pitch.

Tang Hong in Simeone's eyes has changed a lot from two years ago.

Tang Hong, who played for Braga two years ago, has the technique, the speed, and his individual ability to play unleashed in the counterattacking environment, showing great destructive power, but he is a person after all, and he can't talk about how mature and efficient he is with the team.

Two years later, Tang Hong showed great maturity in the Dortmund team.

For the hopeful stars of small teams, it is easy to fall or slow down significantly when entering a big team, because the players of the small team play more counterattacks, and the speed advantage can be exerted to the extreme in a broader offensive space, and the requirements for vision are not high, because the space is large, and the success rate of the player's passing and cutting cooperation interspersed with running positions will be higher.

However, the big teams at least play positional battles more often in the league, and the speed advantage is not something that can be played at will, and the timing is more demanding, and at the same time, because the attacking space has become narrower, the requirements for reading the game and the rationality of individual skills have also become higher.

There are a lot of hopefuls who are still playing according to the way they used to play in the big teams after joining the big teams, and it is easy to get into a nose.

But Tang Hong in Simeone's eyes has quickly gone through the three processes of star transformation in two years.

The first step is, of course, to integrate and adapt to the team, the second step is to use one's own ability to improve the team, and the third step is to use the mature team to inspire a stronger self!

Most players are good players when they complete the first step, and they are already stars when they can get to the second step, even if they play for a small team, but the vast majority of players stop at the second step and fail to step into the third step, and the players who can reach the third step will be top stars, and if they play in a competitive team, they will give birth to superstars!

Tang Hong, whether at Manchester United or Borussia Dortmund, has never resisted the tactical environment of the past and the interaction with the team, he has won the trust of the whole team after taking the first two steps at an astonishing speed, and has made an unparalleled contribution, and then the whole team will create opportunities for him to surround him and make him continue to push forward!

If you think back to the other two superstars Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, you will find that Tang Hong's advantage in terms of maturity is very obvious.

Cristiano Ronaldo struggled with his first two years at Manchester United, and it can even be said that he did not really integrate into Manchester United before 2006, and Messi's initial amazement came from his own own but had little to do with the team, until Pep Guardiola took over.

But every time Tang Hong arrives at a new club, even if he joins in a highlight, he is actually very humble in his mentality, and actively cooperates with the new environment, and his adaptability is strong because of his tolerance and non-resistance mentality.

Simeone knew it was going to be a bit difficult.

When it comes to competition between the top teams, the performance in the league is not convincing enough.

It's like Bayern Munich won almost a season but lost to Borussia Dortmund in a crucial matchup, and lost the first leg of the Champions League to Real Madrid.

Could it be that Bayern Munich's previous victories were all fake?

No? It's all true.

But after all, it's not a top-level competition!

Put it in the Premier League? La Liga, Serie A? The same goes for Ligue 1? The difference is only a little bit.

In the league, there are invincible opponents all over the world, and the Champions League still does not necessarily have an advantage in the key matchup.

So Simeone has learned about Tang Hong's performance in the Bundesliga? But when he really came to the Champions League strong conversation, he was still surprised by Tang Hong's performance? Against all odds.

If he can realize before the game that the key point of victory or defeat is in the judgment of whether Atletico Madrid can block and freeze Tang Hong? Then maybe Atletico Madrid will perform better in the game and the situation will not be so bad.

But Dortmund did not play Tang Hong in the first leg has caught Atletico Madrid a little off guard, and before the second leg suddenly announced that Tang Hong would return to the team to play, Atletico Madrid's preparation is based on the fact that Tang Hong does not play? Temporary changes are nothing more than small details? But it didn't change the general direction.

Marking and restricting Aubameyang and blocking Tang Hong's defensive deployment cannot, of course, be the same.

Is it too late to make amends?

Before the end of the first half, Dortmund failed to pose a clear threat with three consecutive shots on goal, but Juanfran was shown a yellow card by the referee for a pull foul on the way to Tang Hong.

The local defensive panic caused by Tang Hong's personal threat has forced Atletico Madrid to freeze him in a more brutal way.

Even if Tang Hong didn't touch the ball, as long as he was on the way to respond, then he would foul in advance!

Can't wait for him to have the ball before thinking about fouling? Then it could be too late!

At the end of the first half, the two teams walked to the players' tunnel? Back in the locker room, after a short break, the second half of the battle began.

In his half-time speech, Jurgen Klopp stressed the need for his team to be flexible in the second half and not to stick to pre-match tactics.

The 45 minutes of the second half will be a real life-and-death battle!

Return to the field and fight again.

Dortmund launched a fast break immediately after kick-off? Mkhitaryan splits the ball in the middle of the field on the left flank.

Tang Hong took the initiative to receive the ball before he touched the ball when he saw three players surrounded him, and he greeted the ball and sent a diagonal pass directly to the ground? The ball rolls to the right side of the field.

He was bumped by Thiago after the ball? I don't know if the other party is intentional or unintentional? Tang Hong didn't take it to heart either.

In the past two years, he has also experienced a lot of big scenes, although Atletico Madrid likes to play tricks, but compared to the fierce confrontation in the Premier League, the intensity is still a little worse.

As long as he ignores it and keeps his mentality stable, then Atletico Madrid's small tricks will be like scratching his boots and not working for him.

Reus controlled the ball on the right side of the field and cut inside quickly, and when Gabi and Coke were caught between him, Reus slammed the ball across the middle of the box.

Mkhitaryan followed up with a somewhat sloppy shot and the ball flew to the top right of the middle of the net.

Courtois made a beautiful save to get the ball straight out of the air.

Courtois didn't rush the ball out after making the save, as it wasn't easy for Atletico Madrid to break through Borussia Dortmund's counter-attacking blockade.

Simply passing the ball up front to Villa or Diego Costa would only leave the two in isolation.

He needs to control the tempo and give his team-mates in central midfield time to spread out so that Dortmund's tempo can be cooled down.

In the 52nd minute of the game, Atletico Madrid attacked quickly on the left, Felipe Luiz crossed the ball diagonally to the middle after half time, and then retreated after the ball was released, and did not go deep into the front.

Villa was harassed close to Piszczek in the area up front near the middle, and he knocked the ball diagonally back to Gabi, then turned forward to drive the Dortmund defence back, and Gabi sent the ball to the middle of the box.

Diego Costa was forced by Sven Bender as soon as he stopped the ball, and unlike the previous time when he turned around or passed the ball to Villa, this time Costa retreated, leading Sven Bender to follow, and at the same time Schmelzer also came towards him, Diego Costa saw that his diversion had been achieved and passed the ball back to Raul Garcia, who came up with a quick assist.

Raul Garcia slotted the ball to the edge of the box and sent it in with a cross.

The ball flew to the left side of the penalty area and found Villa in front of him.

Hummels went back to the goalmouth to block Villa's cross and cross-cut, and Villa met the ball and shot straight at goal!

It's unrealistic to expect Atletico Madrid to play a subtle and penetrating attack, but being able to shoot from inside the box is a huge improvement from what it used to be.

Villa's shot was saved by goalkeeper Weidenfeller in the near corner, which can be regarded as creating a certain threat.

Atletico Madrid corner attacking opportunity.

Dortmund retreats!

It's not uncommon for teams like Atletico Madrid to rely on set-pieces to score.

Godin, Miranda, Costa, as well as Gabi, Villa and other players are the targets of their key blockades.

The referee stopped the game when the attackers and defenders were in front of goal, and went to warn Costa and Subotic not to push and shove between them.

Costa chattered, and Subotic endured it for a long time before finally exploding.

Tang Hong stood aside and watched coldly, although he was disgusted by Costa's appearance that he didn't seem to be able to play football if he didn't do something, he didn't want to make any statement, that would only make the other party succeed.

When Atletico Madrid's corner kick was taken, Godin jumped high in the crowd and headed it in!

The ball was headed towards Dortmund's goal, but luckily the angle was right and Weidenfeller blocked the ball with both palms in front of him!

Otherwise, the consequences are unimaginable.

Lewandowski stepped forward to push Koke and pushed the ball back to the left in the middle of the backfield.

Tang Hong quickly rushed forward to meet the falling football volley, cushioned the ball forward, and grabbed Thiago to complete the ball control!

Just when he was about to cross the half, Felipe Luiz's rushing interception missed, but he quickly turned around Tang Hong and threw him to the ground, and he immediately let go the moment he fell, and raised his hand to show his innocence when he stood up.

But the referee blew the whistle and ran to give Felipe Luiz a yellow card.

Tang Hong still didn't have any complaints or emotions.

To be expected.