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In fact, as early as late November last year, Feng Quan led Atletico Madrid to secure the top spot in the Champions League group stage two rounds ahead of schedule, and when AC Milan was still battling with Ajax for second place in the group, Galliani regretted his decision to give up Feng Quan.

Although AC Milan's transfer funds are very limited, which is the main reason for Galliani to give up Fengquan last summer, it is undeniable that as a "world-class giant" club, Fengquan's arrogant attitude towards Fengquan's identity as a "Chinese player" is the most fundamental reason why Milan Club missed Fengquan.

In Galliani's view, even if Feng Quan's strength really reaches the level of a world-class star, as a Chinese player, his value cannot be compared with those world-class stars from developed football countries.

For Feng Quan, who is a diehard Milan loyalist, as long as Galliani can give him enough respect, even if he is asked to fill the transfer fee gap of 5 million euros out of his own pocket, he is willing.

As the saying goes: you get what you pay for.

Alessandro Matri, who was introduced by Galliani as an alternative to the striker last summer, is only half of the price of 11 million euros (plus a floating clause of 1 million euros), which seems to have saved the Milan club nearly 10 million euros in reinforcements.

However, Matri, who scored just one goal in 18 Serie A games, was loaned to Fiorentina by Milan's new boss Clarence Seedorf during the winter transfer window.

It is precisely because of last summer's unfavorable recruitment that AC Milan has fallen into the embarrassing situation of being in the middle and lower reaches of the Serie A rankings and narrowly missing out in the Champions League group stage.

Although Milan coach Seedorf and many of his players believe that Atletico Madrid, which relies more on counter-attacking goals in attack, is not as strong as the outside world thinks, Milan Sport, Italy's oldest and most authoritative sports newspaper, is not optimistic about AC Milan's prospects of qualifying.

“…… Even if you don't take into account the current standings of the two teams in their respective leagues, it will be difficult for Milan to get past Atletico Madrid and advance to the last eight of the Champions League based on the composition of the team and the actual tactical play of the team.

Yes, most of Atletico's goals were scored on quick counter-attacks, but their positional prowess should not be underestimated when faced with shrinking defences. Although Atletico Madrid's passing ability is not as good as Barcelona's, and even there is a certain gap with their city rival Real Madrid, Feng Quan, who is becoming more and more versatile in attack, can tear apart the opponent's defense with his sharp breakthrough and a powerful long-range shot comparable to Brazilian heavy gun Robert Carlos, or score by himself, or create opportunities for other teammates to shoot.

Therefore, if Milan are unable to limit the full play of the wind in the game, then they can only pray that he is not in good form on the day of the game, otherwise the result that awaits them is only defeat......"

In fact, even without the "reminder" of Milan Sport, Milan coach Seedorf also knows that Feng Quan is the attacking core of this Atletico Madrid team today.

However, Barcelona and Real Madrid, who are stronger at the back, have no way to take advantage of the style, so how easy is it to limit his play?

AC Milan's backline has been under criticism since the departures of Nesta and Thiago Silva two years ago. With today's defensive lineup, even with Mourinho's "bus tactics", it is difficult to resist the combined impact of Feng Quan and Diego Costa, not to mention that Atletico Madrid's midfielder not only has a strong long-range shooting ability, but also can insert into the penalty area from time to time to grab points and score.

Therefore, when the overall strength of the team is obviously inferior, especially the individual ability of the defensive players is very limited, if you want to pass the Atletico Madrid hurdle and advance to the quarterfinals of the Champions League, the only way to "pray" can rely on the "bus tactics" to keep a clean sheet at your home stadium.

Then in the second leg of the away game, "pray" to the goddess of fate to score a goal, or drag the game into a penalty shootout.

As a result, Seedorf made up his mind and fielded a defensively oriented 4-5-1 lineup against Atletico Madrid.

Goalkeepers: Abbiati;

From left to right: Mattia DeSciglio, Philippe Mexès, Adil Rami, Ignazio Abate;

Midfielders: three midfielders, Nigelde Jong, Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari;

Two forward midfielders: Kaka, Kevin Prince Boateng;

Single arrow: Mario Balotelli.

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Although Diego Simeone had already guessed that AC Milan would choose to defend in the game, when he got the opponent's starting lineup, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Once upon a time, the Milan team that shocked the entire European football world has now been reduced to not only adopting "bus tactics" at its own home stadium, but also arranging three defensive midfielders in the midfield......

However, although the strength of AC Milan is no longer what it used to be, the heritage of the old giants still exists, not to mention that their Balotelli and Kaka in the front court also have the ability to turn the tide of the game by themselves at critical moments. Once your team is too aggressive in the game, it is likely that the opponent will "give the other way back".

Moreover, the Champions League knockout round adopts a two-legged format, and even if the game is forced to a draw by the opponent, you can still finish the game at your own home stadium.

As a result, Diego Simeone, although he sent all the main players he could, asked at least one of the two full-backs to stay at the back to prevent the opposition from launching a counter-attack.

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Although Feng Quan was a die-hard fan of AC Milan at a very young age, as a professional player, even if the opponent is the team he wants to play for the most, he will never show mercy in the game.

In addition, the moment Feng Quan stepped onto the San Siro stadium with ten other teammates, he received "new news" from the system in his mind.

Soccer Pro Side Mission (4): The host must score two goals in a match and provide an assist for a teammate, while also ensuring that the team they play for wins by more than three goals.

Additional conditions: Hosts who score a hat-trick and provide more than two assists in a match will receive double the reward.

Completing the "Soccer Pro Side Quest (4)" rewards 6 Skill Points and 6 Soccer Class Stats.

So, when the referee blew the whistle for the start of the game, Feng Quan launched a charge towards the heart of AC Milan like chicken blood.

However, due to the task given by the system to score at least two goals, even if he was surrounded by two or three defenders, Feng Quan did not pass the ball to a teammate in a better position as he had done in previous games, but chose to shoot a strong shot unreasonably.

Although the individual quality of the players of this AC Milan team is difficult to compare with the team of the kings a few years ago, under the interference of many defenders of the opposing team, it is difficult for Feng Quan's shot to really threaten the opponent's goal......

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