Chapter Sixty-Seven: The "Meal Card Combo" Strikes Again (Part I)

Sporting Gijón has never been a strong team, in the history of this club, most of the time they have been mixed in the lower leagues, even if they are promoted to the top league, most of the time they are fighting for relegation, but no matter how hard they work, in the highly competitive top league, the club's strength and ability are not enough for them to take root, so they have naturally become the famous "lift" of La Liga. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Of course, football is round, anything can happen, and it doesn't mean that whichever team is stronger will win or even win the final league title.

If this is the case, Villarreal will not have to face such an embarrassing and difficult situation this season, after all, they are the runners-up of the league last season, and according to this ranking, the submarine should be in the top three of the standings.

But the truth is that Villarreal are now 17th in the league and are just one step away from the relegation zone.

After four rounds of the league, the runners-up of the league last season seem to have a tendency to compete with the downstream teams for relegation places, which is really surprising and embarrassing.

Therefore, the current Villarreal does not have any qualifications to look down on Sporting Gijón, and the results of Sporting Gijón in the new season are not too bad, with two wins and two defeats in four games, and a total of six points, from this point of view, Sporting Gijón is four places higher than Villarreal's ranking.

Judging from the points and rankings alone, Sporting Gijón, ranked thirteenth, is more worthy of the title of "strong team".

It proves that Sporting Gijón is a tough nut, and it is not easy for Villarreal to gnaw down.

It was fast into the evening, less than ten minutes before the start of the game. In the away dressing room at the Molinon Stadium, Villarreal is making the final pre-match mobilisation.

In the past, the mobilization was presided over by Manuel Pellegrini, but now that the Chilean coach is gone, Mr. Ruben has naturally played this role.

In fact, there is not much to say, what should have been prepared has been prepared for a long time, everything that should be said has been said, and the players are well aware that this game has a different meaning, and winning this game can not only give the manager the best gift, but also relieve the pressure on the team.

There is no one who will not give it their all for this goal.

"It's been a week of trying new formations and tactics and now it's time to test the results. I'm sure Mr. Manuel is waiting in front of the TV for you to perform, and if you don't want him to be disappointed, then please give it your all! ”

"In this game, we attack! Always on the official! We have to score goals, we have to win! Now, go on the field, for the sake of Mr. Manuel, for the glory of Villarreal, fight! ”

The team's technical and tactical play has been laid out for a long time, and although Pellegrini was unable to attend the game in person, he has already explained it, while Mr. Ruben needs to modify and supplement the tactics according to the changes in the situation on the field - of course, this is when the team is in an unfavorable situation in the game, and if everything goes well, there is no need to adjust.

The players responded loudly, with their fighting spirits high, and they poured out the locker room doors.

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"Beautiful shot, Van cut forward at high speed, he suddenly shot long in front of the big penalty area, slightly slid past the goal! Almost, just closely, Van will score Villarreal's first league goal of the new season! ”

"Although this is El. Molinon Stadium, but after the change of formation, Villarreal showed extraordinary attacking ability, after Van changed to striker, he shot more and more threatening, statistics, so far, Van has tried a total of 7 shots, 5 of which are in the woodwork, but unfortunately...... Oooo Header on goal! Damn, the goalkeeper has given up resistance, but he didn't expect the goalpost to become the last insurmountable hurdle! ”

"The visitors are ferocious and the home goal is shaky! But my mind is still full of worries, how similar this scene is to the previous four rounds, Villarreal is also the main attacker, and they also have the absolute upper hand on the field, but no matter how you play and shoot, you just can't score - will this strange scene continue today? ”

"Diego. Fran - Shot - The ball went high off the post! Alas, Villarreal had so bad luck today, could it be that they really suffered the curse of the goddess of fate and fell into a cycle of not being able to score? ”

El. In the stands at the Stade Molinon, the noise and shouts were mixed and chaotic, and the home fans let out worried exclamations and screams from time to time, while the fans of the small towns who came with the team were also applauding and shouting, but their faces were also full of worry and nervousness - they couldn't help but be nervous, and the scene was so similar to the scene of the previous four rounds, the same attack, the same dominance, but there was no way to send the football into the opponent's goal.

Even the most optimistic fans can't help but curse the team in their hearts at this moment, they are obviously on the strong side, but they can't turn their advantages into wins, which is so special...... Troublesome!

The game was in the 70th minute, and Villarreal was still the main attacking side, almost bombarding the opponent's half.

In this game, the visiting team lined up in a 4-3-3, to be exact, 4-1-2-3, which is an absolute attacking formation, the back line has not changed, although the team has not scored in the new season, but Godin's leading backline, but it is very solid, so far, they have not conceded a single goal.

At the back is captain Senna, while Cazorla and Fernandes are on either side, the former not only has to form a breakthrough on the wing, but also has to shoulder the heavy responsibility of connecting the front and back of the field, in the absence of Riquelme, Cazorla has become his "backup" candidate.

The forwards are Forlan and Nihart, and Van Bizhuang is a little further back, but he is also more active at the forefront, which is considered a second striker, which is commonly known as the "shadow striker".

That's what Villarreal have been working on this week's new tactical system, taking on veteran Riquelme, an experienced veteran who drags the team's attacking tempo, to increase the team's speed and strengthen the team's attacking firepower.

So far, this new formation, the players do not have any discomfort, on the contrary, to a greater extent, the team's offensive speed has been improved, after all, the attacking line in the midfield is dominated by young players, full of physical energy, with a large range of running, and can fully compete for continuous high-intensity attacks.

There is no accident, ranked thirteenth in the league, Sporting Gijón was suppressed to no fightback, from the tenth minute of the first half, the away team firmly occupied the initiative, even if the home team wanted to change the passive situation through counterattacks, but under the crazy firepower of the submarine, they could only be beaten and retreated, and finally had no choice but to accept their fate, shrinking in the half of the court to defend strictly.

But it's not a way to just get scoreless, football games, you can't just think about the hot and beautiful game, more, you still have to pursue victory, only by scoring as many points as possible, can you win more things.

Especially in the face of the team's embarrassing record of four consecutive draws, if they don't want to score goals and let this situation continue, it will be a heavy blow to the team's morale, and in the long run, Villarreal's spirit will be exhausted, and at that time, the team will not be far from being reduced to mediocrity.

"Damn it! Bastard! ”

"The pace of the attack is going to be faster!"

"Santiago, Matthias, strengthen the breakthrough on both wings, don't pass the ball blindly, disrupt the opponent's defense with the breakthrough!"

"Kach! Kärch! You bastard, run! Run! Run more actively! ”

After a long attack, Mr. Reuben, the acting coach of the game, was anxious to pace back and forth on the sidelines, waving and shouting from time to time, and fine beads of sweat were even oozing from his forehead.

In the past, he was just hiding behind Pellegrini and only needed to convey the manager's orders and instructions to the players, but now, he is standing alone in the forefront, and only then does he understand the huge pressure of this position, when the team has never been able to make a breakthrough, he is quite at a loss, and can only continue to motivate the players with words.

"If the gentleman was here, I'm afraid he would have a clearer idea of the situation, right? In the face of a dilemma, he will definitely have a way. If it were a gentleman, what would he do? ”

Mr. Ruben thought so, and wondered whether he should make a substitution adjustment at this time. But thinking that the strongest main lineup was already on the field, and he was replaced by a slightly weaker substitute, he was not at all sure whether the situation would change, so he was wavering in his heart.

on the field.

With Fan Bizhuang's powerful volley after the successful breakthrough was narrowly saved by the home team's goalkeeper, and the commentator shouted: "The shot from Fan is full of power!" Unfortunately, the Sporting Gijón goalkeeper made a brilliant world-class save to keep the football out! Seeing this scene, I can't help but be a little suspicious, it seems that every goalkeeper will turn into a super-first-class top goalkeeper when facing Villarreal! That's really ...... Alas! ”

“MD!”

Fan Bizhuang stepped on the turf with his feet hatefully, spit out a mouthful of spit, and clenched his fist unwillingly.

He is really a little helpless, not to mention the first four rounds of the league, just talking about this game, he performed extremely positively, and he himself can feel that he is in excellent condition when his position is predicated, but no matter how he runs, how he shoots, in the end it is all in vain.

Even he himself was a little skeptical, whether the team and himself really fell under any curse, or that they couldn't get the affection of Lady Luck, otherwise how to explain such an embarrassment?

Sporting Gijón's defense is about to be ravaged by them... Ravaged into scum, but the goal is still strong, it is said that he is the other, and even the other teammates are about to collapse!

"Goal! Goal!! You have to score a goal!! ”

Fan Bizhuang clenched his fists tightly, shouting and roaring frantically in his heart, he glanced at Cazorla, who also had a solemn and serious expression, but the eyes in his response were extremely firm.

Cazorla nodded at Fan Bizhuang, who was silent and Cazorla ran to the corner with the football in his arms.