Chapter 383: A Way to Break the Deadlock

Both teams were scoreless in the first half, but the fans at Calderón Stadium were still very excited.

From the very beginning, they cheered and sang incessantly.

This is because, if the current situation continues, the team that will advance must be Atletico Madrid!

Because they beat Barcelona 2-1 away from home, the more anxious side is definitely Barcelona.

In the dressing room, Gao Bo did not mean to change his tactics, and it was for this reason that Atletico Madrid could also advance with a score of 0-0, so they had the advantage of being a late attacker.

Gao Bo decided to take a look at Barcelona's adjustments first.

The fifteen-minute half-time break passed quickly, and players from both teams were back on the pitch.

The TV camera locks on Messi!

"Now for Barcelona, if they want to qualify for the next round of the Copa del Rey, they have to score at least two goals in the next 45 minutes – and they can't concede a goal!"

Aduris, who was on the commentary bench, said.

"So, now it's up to Messi to play, when he is in trouble, Messi can always stand up, will he do the same this time?"

Pep Guardiola stood on the sidelines.

He was also looking at Messi. For Barcelona, in the current situation, it's time to play the role of a star!

Barcelona isn't just a pass-through team, either!

Their players are world-class superstars!

The second half started quickly with Atletico Madrid kicking off the ball.

Antoine Griezmann's long-range shot from outside the box kicked off the second half and the ball returned to Barcelona's side.

Soon, Gao Bo saw the changes in Barcelona.

They stepped up the number of forward passes!

On both sides, the wingers were shrinking down the middle, and then the two full-backs were attacking behind the Atletico Madrid defenders.

The trick paid off quickly!

Xavi's pass was clinging to the turf and flying to the right.

The soccer ball shattered droplets of water on the large leaves of the Calderón Stadium, and Sandro flew by.

Xavi's scalpel-like pass crossed the narrow gap between Sandro and Boateng, Alves was very fast, allowing him to catch up with the ball quickly, and then smashing the ball with his right foot when Sandro came back to defend, and then passed the ball to Messi in the middle!

Next up is Messi's performance.

The little flea dribbled forward, first feints to shake off Raul Garcia, and then made a quick change of direction against Boateng into the box, where N'Golo Kante quickly got back into place.

But this time the two went head-to-head, and Kante lost to Messi.

Messi's ability to control the ball in fast motion allowed him to shake off Kante without even using a feint, and Kante in the box did not dare to stretch his feet – no different from giving away a penalty.

Messi's shot from a tight angle! Blocked by Navas and removed the bottom line!

Gao Bo's brows immediately furrowed!

Barcelona's attack this time is a bit unusual!

Because compared to the first half, Barcelona's attack is more direct and fast! Gao Bo even saw the shadow of Atletico Madrid's tactics this season from this attack.

Gao Bo looked at the shiny Guardiola not far away.

The Catalans are natural coaches.

He has his own tactical philosophy, but at the same time he doesn't stick to the rules.

Rather than seeking slow control, Barcelona took the initiative to make more adventurous forward passes, allowing the two full-backs to use their speed to attack the defence, and then create chances for the strikers in the middle.

The effect of this trick is obviously good!

In the next ten minutes, Barcelona got several chances to shoot in a row, and Messi, Pedro, and Villa were also active in the front.

When Villa's shot from inside the box was blocked by Keylor Navas, Gobo couldn't go on like this.

Keylor Navas was in good form this game, but if he had the idea of relying on the goalkeeper to win the game, then the team might be eliminated in this game, and Gao Bo was not surprised.

The Atletico Madrid fans in the stands were thrilled with Keylor Navas' performance, cheering loudly after Keylor Navas made another save.

Navas, who was doing well, also got up from the ground and yelled, looking very excited.

"Navas!! He blocked Villa's shot from close range! In this game, Navas is going to become famous! He is definitely a goalkeeper with considerable quality, and after this game, no one will question whether he can sit firmly in the position of Atletico Madrid's main goalkeeper! ”

Aduris was also in the stands cheering for Navas' performance.

And at this time, Atletico Madrid was ready to make a substitution.

Gao Bo saw danger in Barcelona's attack.

Keylor Navas is doing well, but what if Barcelona score a goal?

Gobo can't expect Keylor Navas to save all the balls, Atletico Madrid needs to score at least one goal at home!

In the 60th minute of the game, Atletico Madrid made a substitution!

Diego Costa comes on and replaces Reyes!

Gao Bo made adjustments on the offensive end!

Costa and Sergio Aguero formed a two-man striker, while Antoine Griezmann moved to the middle – not in the middle – and Gobo called Griezmann over when he was dead.

"Pay attention to the gaps on both sides, and choose to break through when you get the ball! A cross or a shot, at least.... Get a free kick too! Gao Bo pointed to both sides and said.

"Use your breakthrough ability to assault their defenses! Now the full-backs on either side of them are pressed very high and I need you to keep them at bay! Whether it's left or right! Don't hesitate to get the ball! Do you understand?! ”

"Leave it to me! Chief! ”

Griezmann is confident!

Gao Bo was also very confident in Griezmann's ability, and in order to strengthen Griezmann's breakthrough ability, Gao Bo also equipped Griezmann with a dribbling card!

Barcelona play more concisely and are ready to use the individual qualities of their frontcourt players to make breakthroughs.

Gao Bo also immediately asked Griezmann to play the blade that broke the balance at Atletico Madrid!

Next, let's see who opens the gap first!

In the 64th minute of the game, after Atletico Madrid completed a substitution, Griezmann moved to the left to get the ball!

Alves' defense was in place, and he was posted the moment Griezmann got the ball!

However, Griezmann did not concede a goal!

He pulls the ball back, then pulls the ball and turns around and faces Alves head-on!

Antoine Griezmann first threw his right foot inward, then slammed it back, ready to break through from the outside.

As a result, Alves stretched out a kick, he was half a beat slower, failed to touch the ball, but tripped Griezmann to the ground first!

Beep!!

The referee's whistle blows!

Alves is fouled!

Alves didn't care about the foul either, in his opinion, this is a very normal foul, as a defender, how many times does it not foul in a game?

Pep Guardiola didn't feel anything had changed since Atletico Madrid's substitution at first.

The two center forwards in the middle strengthened the attack power in the middle, but Gao Bo paid the price for replacing Reyes.

It's just a trade-off.

Pep Guardiola looked at Gao Bo, who was not far away, when he saw Gao Bo constantly shouting for the tall players of Atletico Madrid to enter the penalty area.

Pep Guardiola reacted..... This guy is fighting this idea!

Gao Bo shouted from the sidelines that Godin, Boateng, and even Raul Garcia and others rushed into the penalty area!

"Go up!! All up!!!!!! ”

Gao Bo waved his arms.

With Barcelona's tight pressing defence, it will be difficult for Atletico Madrid to open up space on the ground, but that doesn't mean it..... Atletico Madrid can't attack overhead!

Gao Bo is not the kind of manager who has to attack with short passes on the ground.

In his opinion, as long as you can get the ball into the opponent's goal, that's a good way!

It doesn't matter if it's long or short!