Chapter 077: Overtaking

The fifteen-minute half-time break passed in anticipation and the Anfield stadium was reminded of a cheer as the players from both sides came out of the aisle and onto the pitch.

This season was Liverpool's return to European competition after many years, and the team was thrilled to be able to play 2-2 at half-time against Galacticos Real Madrid and not fall behind.

In the words of the pre-match media analysis of this game, this game will be a test of the 'new Liverpool' team with Jiang Chenxi as the new core, and Real Madrid is the touchstone of that ultra-luxurious team.

If Liverpool can achieve a satisfactory score result in this game, this will be a justification and a great incentive for Liverpool, who has been away from European glory for many years!

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Fans, commentators and reporters in the media gallery are also looking forward to the second half of the game, the first half of the game both sides played vigorously, Ronaldo and Jiang Chenxi two stars shine, the two stars shine, so that the game entered a fast pace at the beginning, which makes fans around the world watch very cool, they are looking forward to the second half of the game to continue the excitement of the first half of the game.

However, after the start of the second half, the fans and commentators were a little disappointed.

They have taken note of the tactical changes for Real Madrid, with the Galacticos not looking to be in a hurry to overtake the scoreline and they are taking defence very seriously.

Real Madrid left a Cristiano Ronaldo in front of them, and then James James. Rodriguez was ready to respond behind Cristiano Ronaldo, with other Real Madrid players and even Karim Benzema dropping back into midfield to defence.

"Real Madrid is acting strangely." Lineker said, "They ceded dominance and let Liverpool attack, which is not what the Galacticos should be showing. ”

Lineker was not complacent about Real Madrid's 'low profile' in the second half, on the contrary, he felt strange and always felt that Real Madrid seemed to have some kind of conspiracy.

John. Mortensen expressed a similar sentiment, "Carlo Ancelotti is very cautious, Liverpool should be careful, Real Madrid is even more terrifying. ”

When an ultra-luxury division is willing to put down its value and play conservatively, although it is a bit embarrassing, it is very scary.

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Klopp also frowned slightly, he was observing the tactics of Real Madrid in the second half of the game, Ronaldo stayed in front, the Portuguese still had a high degree of freedom and did not have to participate in the defense, in addition, Rodriguez stayed in front, slightly behind Ronaldo, obviously this is reserved for counterattacking, the Colombian's speed and technical advantage is a huge threat at the offensive end.

"Old fox." Klopp glanced at Real Madrid's coach's box, Ancelotti was very pragmatic, and did not think about killing Liverpool in one breath because they were Real Madrid and a galaxy battleship, but played very steadily.

Ancelotti obviously expected that Liverpool wanted to win this game, and the second half of the game was bound to strengthen the attack, so Real Madrid simply played a defensive counterattack, and when Liverpool pressed hard, there would inevitably be gaps and holes in the backline, and then it would be Real Madrid's chance, with Cristiano Ronaldo's skills and speed, plus a strong Hames. Rodriguez, these two stars are ready to draw their swords and unsheath them, and they could deal a fatal blow to Liverpool at any time.

So, don't look at Liverpool now dominating and putting pressure on Real Madrid's goal, but, in reality, Liverpool's goal is more dangerous.

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"It's a shame." Liverpool assistant coach Kravitz whispered that he was as strong as Real Madrid, and he played so conservatively, is it embarrassing?

Klopp ignored the assistant's complaints, and in his opinion, Ancelotti, the Italian's choice, was very clever.

Although he saw Real Madrid's intentions clearly, Klopp was also helpless, and Liverpool had to attack for the desire to win.

Now, for Liverpool, we can only expect the players to come up with an excellent attacking performance, break through Real Madrid's goal, only need one goal, can change the current situation, as long as Liverpool is ahead, then it is no longer Liverpool who is anxious, but Real Madrid.

Klopp looked inside the field, his eyes stayed on Jiang Chenxi, Liverpool wanted to score, hope was on their number seven.

'Liverpool had three shots on goal from the start of the second half, but two of them were from outside the box and Real Madrid defended well. Zhan Jun said, "Liverpool need to work harder if they want to score, but they also have to be careful of Real Madrid's counterattack!" ”

Just a few minutes ago, a Liverpool attack was cut off, Real Madrid counterattacked, Ronaldo's header was crossed, Rodriguez dribbled into the box, and a powerful shot was blocked by Lovren, Real Madrid almost scored.

However, Ronaldo seems to be a little unhappy with Rodriguez's choice to shoot instead of passing the ball to him.

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Klopp was shocked into a cold sweat by Real Madrid's counterattack.

He knew he was taking a risk, he was gambling, betting that Liverpool would score first.

What made Klopp excited and relieved was that the Reds' goal came in the 63rd minute of the game, and it was not Jiang Chenxi who scored, but he had the credit for this goal.

This time, Jiang Chenxi cruised to the side, his running position involved Real Madrid's defense, Real Madrid fullback Arbeloa came to mark him, Coutinho passed the ball to Jiang Chenxi, who made a gesture to pull the ball and turn around, but knocked the football back to Coutinho, and then turned and ran to the ribs.

Arbeloa hesitated for a moment, and chose to continue to follow, and definitely couldn't let Jiang Chenxi be left unmarked.

Sure enough, Coutinho passed the football to Jiang Chenxi again.

Arbeloa pounced suddenly, and then he saw that when the Chinese shooter received the ball, he did not choose to stop the ball or control the ball, but pushed a through ball with his right foot!

"Alberto. Moreno! The narrator shouted.

On the wing, Alberto. Moreno had already plugged in at high speed, because Arbeloa was taken out by Jiang Chenxi, so there was an instant vacancy on the side.

Ancelotti got up suddenly, he was shocked, Liverpool had been trying to hit Marcelo's side before, wanting to take advantage of the vacancy behind Marcelo after he liked to assist, Salah and Jiang Chenxi were both active on this side, Coutinho also developed to this side, Liverpool's attack was serious, and the shortcomings of the Brazilian fullbacks' offensive strength and weak defense began to be exposed, although Ancelotti had already taken precautions, he arranged Kroos to fill in the position on Marcelo's side, although there were no loopholes for the time being, but, Real Madrid's left flank is indeed a bit of a mess, and the defensive center of gravity is also tilted to this side.

Unexpectedly, Liverpool suddenly changed its offensive line, turned to the right side of Real Madrid, and even sacrificed Jiang Chenxi's ability to grab points, allowing him to pull out to cover Moreno on the side, which immediately caught Real Madrid off guard.

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Alberto. After Moreno received the ball, he dribbled directly into the Real Madrid penalty area!

Pepe rushed to intercept and make up for the gap after Arbeloa left.

Alberto. Moreno didn't choose to pass the ball straight away, it was a low cross, it was a fast pass, it skimmed against Pepe's feet and rolled towards goal.

Henderson rushed to the goalkeeper for the spot.

Jiang Chenxi also rushed to the front of the goal, and his running position made Real Madrid's defense a little chaotic.

Arbeloa turned slowly and did not keep up with Jiang Chenxi's footsteps, but fortunately, Varane kept his task in mind and pasted it diagonally.

Jiang Chenxi fell directly to the ground and shoveled.

Raphael Varane immediately followed up with a defensive move, and he also fell to the ground to intercept.

Varane, who threw his body out, slid in the direction of the goal on the turf, and saw the football rolling against the turf and his spikes, he turned his head to look, and saw Salah rushing up at the back point, and it was a direct shot!

Marcelo stretched out his foot to block it, and the ball jumped.

This dazzling array of combinations and Salah's shot caused chaos in front of Real Madrid's goal, and in the chaos, Coutinho squeezed Marcelo past Marcelo and stabbed the ball first.

The ball flew up and towards the goal, Casillas had his vision blocked, and despite making a pounce, he couldn't touch the ball and it flew into the net.

In the 63rd minute of the game, Liverpool played a beautiful pass and run coordination, Coutinho and Jiang Chenxi's pass instigated the offensive, Moreno made a low cross in front of the goal, and after Salah's shot was blocked by Marcelo, Coutinho scored in the chaos.

Three to two!

Liverpool led Real Madrid for the first time in the game and they took the lead.