Chapter 366: Fang Jue VS Guardiola/First Close Contact (3rd Update)
Lewandowski, who scored the goal, ran to the corner flag area with open arms, followed by the excited Ibiza players!
Among them, Jordi. Alba appeared even more excited than Lewandowski.
The La Masia academy player, who is bent on returning to Barcelona, has been waiting for Barcelona's call, but until the transfer window closes, Barcelona have no intention of bringing in Alba, which also makes Alba a little disappointed.
Subsequently, Alba finally nodded and agreed to complete the contract extension with Ibiza.
Now, Alba is very excited against Barcelona to be able to perform well and provide assists.
"Looks like Jordi is excited." Ceballos said.
"As deep as love is, there is as much hatred as possible." Fang Jue said with a smile.
'It looks like Alba doesn't want to play back at Barcelona.'
"Not necessarily." Fang Jue shook his head, in his opinion, Alba was more like a way to show Barcelona what he was capable of.
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On November 2, 2008, the La Liga match between Ibiza and Barcelona, the first meeting between Fang Jue and Pep Guardiola, is destined to become a very classic memory in football.
Ibiza relied on Lewandowski's goal to take the lead.
Pep Guardiola frowned slightly, and the goal of conceding made him a little unhappy.
However, Guardiola also has to admit that Ibiza's goal was beautiful, from Modric's pressing to Mata's successful steal, and then Ibiza launched a quick counterattack, the whole counterattack process was very high-speed, and Barcelona's defense was completely exhausted.
Pep Guardiola naturally saw where the team's problems were, with Ibiza's attack starting with Yaya Toure's pass being cut off after he was forced to do so.
"Yaya Toure is a single back, and there is a lot of pressure." Tito. Villanova said.
"I know." Guardiola nodded, how could he not know that in fact, when this lineup was discharged, Guardiola knew that Yaya Toure might become the focus of Ibiza's attack, but he still insisted on such tactics and lineups, because, "In this game, the important thing is not defense!" β
Tito. Vilanova glanced at Guardiola and understood.
It's going to be a complete match against Ibiza, better than a goal.
Yaya Toure has been good both offensively and defensively and is now under siege by Ibiza, and while it may be difficult to defend at the end, the Ivorians should be able to contribute more on the attacking end.
'The team has to press out and use the attack to suppress Ibiza's attack. Pep Guardiola makes his judgment.
However, he did not expect that Barcelona's second goal would come so quickly.
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In the thirty-first minute of the game, Modric sent a long pass, after Reus took the ball into the penalty area, he made a long-range shot, deceived the Mexican veteran Marcos to make a move, but the football was passed out, the follow-up Lewandowski carried Puyol, half-turned and volleyed, the football was blocked by ValdΓ©s's legs, and the follow-up Mata grabbed the shot in front of Pique, and the football crashed into the net! β
"Juan. Mata! Mata! Mata! Mata! Two to zero! Ibiza has a two-goal lead over Barcelona. "David. Zamora shouted, "It's crazy, Barcelona seems helpless in the face of Ibiza's attack, their defense is torn apart again, and their attack is still not improving, Messi, Henry, Eto'o, Xavi, Iniesta, Barcelona's big stars seem to be sleepwalking." β
Yes, Zamora was right, and Barcelona's stars, including Lionel Messi, Samuel Eto'o and Thierry Henry, were not able to pose much of a threat to Ibiza's goal at the attacking end of the pitch without midfield support.
While Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and other Ibiza players celebrated the goal, the young Messi crossed his hands on his hips and looked at the turf, and beside him, Eto'o spat on the ground in displeasure, and not far away, Henry shook his head helplessly.
Barcelona's attacking trident was depressed, and it could even be said that it felt aggrieved, and in the case of Xavi and Iniesta having to frequently help Ayatouri defend, the trident, who could not get support from the midfield, had to retreat frequently to get the ball, trying to use their individual skills to tear apart Ibiza's defense, but in the face of Ibiza's tight and tough defense, the effect was mediocre.
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At the end of the first half, the score was 2-0.
Ibiza were almost firmly in control of the game throughout the first half, with Ibiza having eight shots on goal in the first half compared to Barcelona's three, which is a good indication of the situation in the first half.
This also shocked the reporters in the media seat, this is Barcelona, this is Barcelona, which has won five consecutive victories before, and it was beaten by Ibiza away from home and had no power to fight back?!
How is this possible.
"The problem is Yaya Toure." Dolores commented, "The Ivorians are the key target of Ibiza's attack, and Barcelona is very passive here, which leads to the defensive crisis of the whole team, and the defense is unfavorable, and then it will inevitably affect the offensive end." β
"It's not all." David. Zamora said, "It's impossible for Guardiola not to see this problem, but he hasn't made adjustments, not just because it's just a matter of time in the first half, in my opinion, Guardiola is too confident in Barcelona's attacking prowess and he thinks Barcelona can respond with a strong attack, but, obviously, that hasn't happened. β
At halftime, Fang Jue praised the players.
However, after the praise, he did not forget to remind the players.
'Football is 90 minutes and a 2-0 in the first half doesn't mean anything, it doesn't make sure we win the game.
"Watch out for Barcelona's comeback in the second half."
'We were successful in the first half and continued in the second half. Fang Jue drew a circle on the tactical board with Yaya Toure's name written on it, and everyone understood what the coach meant.
Fang Jue paused and continued, "However, it is clear that Guardiola also knows what is wrong with his team, so he should make adjustments in the second half, and Barcelona may have two changes-"
Fang Jue held up a finger, "Replace Yaya Toure, replace Busquets." β
'Bring on Andres Iniesta, bring on Sergio Busquets, or bring on Keita.'
"Either way, remember." Fang Jue knocked on the small blackboard, "Barcelona has made adjustments, from single back to double back, and our tactics have also changed-"
"Focus on defending Xavi."
"Xavi is the brain of Barcelona, and if Xavi is restricted, Barcelona's attack is half paralyzed!" Fang Jue looked at the players, "Remember, this is the key." β
Barcelona were caught off guard in the first half, and in this case, Pep Guardiola will definitely make adjustments if he is not stubborn, and in addition, Barcelona are super giants, these stars are tried and tested, and after a fifteen-minute half-time adjustment, it is likely to be relieved.
In this case, Ibiza will have to be careful of Barcelona's attack.
"In the second half, if Barcelona change formations, we will play defensive counter-attacks with them." Fang Jue knocked on the tactical board and drew a few arrows, "Two to zero, we have the qualifications to fight back, hold on, even if you are chased back by the Barcelona people, don't panic, they are more anxious than us." β
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