Chapter 115: The Contrast Between the Second and Second Halves (Third Update, Monthly Pass!) )
Chen Yingying has to admit that his definition of "lukewarm" at the Bernabeu is wrong (). Because after the game starts, the stadium is actually not gentle at all, like a volcano, spitting out at any time.
The Bernabeu Stadium, which has a capacity of more than 80,000 fans, showed amazing momentum and energy to the visiting team Napoli.
Especially in the South Stand at the Bernabeu, where Real Madrid's most die-hard fans gather.
And the Real Madrid fans cheered in a special way, they had a fan leader with a loudspeaker in the stands, and he commanded the others and led them to chant slogans.
What makes them so excited is ...... Real Madrid is ahead!
Twenty-five minutes into the game, Gonzalo Higua, who started the game, scored a goal ahead as his team opened the scoring.
The goal ignited Real Madrid fans completely.
So the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium has become what Chen Yingying sees now......
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Real Madrid are indeed a head above Napoli, and this goal proves it. You must know that Napoli has been insisting on defensive counterattacks since the beginning of the game, and they have not been enthusiastic about attacking Real Madrid.
Despite this, they conceded the goal. I have to say that Real Madrid's strength is really strong, maybe they haven't beaten Barcelona yet, but against other teams, they have a 90% win rate ().
On the other hand, it also revealed that Napoli's defensive problems still exist. Although they have not conceded a goal in three consecutive games in the league, now they have changed their main goalkeeper, and the goalkeeper and the back line still need to cooperate, need to run in, and find tacit understanding.
Mazzarri didn't pin his hopes on the team's defence anyway, and it was almost impossible to keep a goal at the Bernabeu.
He's just hoping to concede a few fewer goals so that he has a chance in the second half.
So after conceding the goal, he walked out of the dugout, reassured the players and told them to continue defending and not rush to equalis. As long as the score is still the same in the first half, there are 45 minutes left for Napoli in the second half.
So judging from the situation on the field, Napoli continued to shrink its defense, only occasionally counterattacking, and it looked very passive on the field.
Because of the need to completely stabilize the defense, Arshavin and Cassano, who were originally counterattacking in front, were ordered to recycle and participate in the defense, leaving only one Chen Yingying, isolated and helpless, and did not contribute any offensive that was threatening enough.
"Real Madrid are on their home turf and have the advantage. In the face of Real Madrid's attack, Napoli could only shrink the defense, and could not even counterattack......"
"I'll just say it, as long as Real Madrid plays normally, what 'Dream Eight Curse' is nonsense! Check out how they fared in this game! Napoli have to pray that they don't lose too badly! ”
The commentator of Radio Marca said triumphantly.
Those who watched the game will admit that he was right, Real Madrid played a great first half, the players were scrappy and ...... There is no underestimation either.
If there's one thing Real Madrid fans can complain about, it's their idol, Raul. Gonzalez remained on the bench and did not start.
Raul's stage in the Champions League, but now the Champions League king can only be a spectator on the bench ().
Real Madrid fans are no longer worried about whether they will lose this game.
They were thinking about whether Raul would be able to play and whether he would be able to score.
With this lightheartedness, the first half of the game was over.
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Chinese commentator He Ping looked disappointed in the first half. Because in the process of commenting on the game, he was able to mention Chen Yingxing's name not many times.
This gave him no chance to sensationalize.
Napoli had too few counter-attacks, and Chen Yingying's role in the few counter-attacking opportunities was not great.
“…… He lacks support! He needs support! However, in order to consolidate the defense, Mazzar withdrew Arshavin and Cassano to the backfield, even if the football was kicked to the front, because he was worried about losing the ball, there were not enough players to press it, so that Chen Yingying could not be left alone...... He's not the kind of player who stops the ball by himself, then turns around and dribbles the ball, passes five hurdles and kills six times, and completes Maradona's masterpiece in the World Cup. He's a pure centre-forward who needs the support of midfield......"
He complained that Mazari's tactics were too conservative.
"At the Bernabeu, you can't hold it if you want to!"
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In the first half, Chen Yingying really didn't play well, and he rarely had the opportunity to show the Bernabeu crowd his style as the "top scorer in Serie A".
But he didn't complain about anything, because it was arranged a long time ago. Of the possibilities Mazzarri gave his players, conceding in the first half was the first to be mentioned. Mazzari told everyone that if they conceded in the first half, the team should immediately unite and shrink the defence, with the primary goal of not conceding as many goals as possible.
In this way, he will naturally receive less support (). However, Mazzarri has also promised him that the team will definitely put more troops into the counter-attack in the second half, and he will not feel like he is alone.
In the visitors' dressing room, Mazzari was talking about it.
'I'm happy with the way you guys played in the first half because we only conceded one goal and that's nothing. I guess for us, just conceding a goal is nothing, right? ”
The players responded loudly: "Yes! ”
Mazzarri has done a good job of mobilizing the emotions of his players, perhaps because of his "racial talent" as a personality manager, right?
"In the second half, we have to put more troops into the attack, and in the first half we are pressed and we are not going to be able to fight back...... I know you can't wait, hero. ”
Seeing Chen Yingying, who was eager to try, Mazari made a calm gesture to him.
Everyone turned their heads to look at Chen Yingying, and there was a burst of laughter in the locker room.
One goal behind Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, but the only thing that can still laugh may be Napoli's group of heartless players......
'In the second half, when we were on the counter-attack, we had to have more players involved and press bolder on it. Guys, you all know that the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is the temple of football, the big stage that countless people dream of. Now we will have the opportunity to show our proudest attack on this big stage, so don't be merciful! ”
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Napoli felt good at half-time and Real Madrid felt good too.
Although they only led by one goal, the players were full of confidence, and they all believed that Napoli would not threaten their goal at all in the second half, only to be slaughtered by them.
Marcelo even joked to Casillas: "Igor, I think you'd better wear more clothes in the second half, so as not to freeze your body!" ”
His words drew laughter from everyone.
In the first half, several Napoli players who were threatened by Pellegrini did not have a decent performance, and the attack of the whole Napoli team was not threatening. So Real Madrid's players basically think that Napoli is nothing more than that.
Everyone was laughing, but Kaka wasn't. He thought it was strange that Napoli were able to beat AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus in Serie A, and their attack was very impressive, why was their performance so weak in the first half?
Are you really intimidated by Real Madrid's fame? Frightened by the atmosphere at the Bernabeu?
Not quite like ...... Napoli should not be a team that can be easily intimidated......
Kakabai was puzzled.
However, his doubts were quickly cleared in the second half.
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"It was a Napoli counter-attack...... De Jong is in possession and he's looking for Hamsik......"
Not long after the start of the second half, Real Madrid attacked with a passing error, and the football was passed directly to Napoli captain Paulo. At Cannavaro's feet, Cannavaro did not possess the ball either, but passed the ball to De Jong.
De Jong then passed to Hamsik, and by this time, Napoli's counter-attack was taking shape - Arshavin and Cassano were rushing forward from the wing, and in addition to that, Maggio was speeding up from the right.
This situation surprised the players of Real Madrid, according to the experience of the first half, they are still slowly returning to the defense, but the central defenders have strengthened the close marking of Chen Yingying, who would have thought that Napoli suddenly launched a fierce offensive ()!
Due to lack of preparation, Real Madrid's return speed was obviously slow, while Napoli's counter-attack was quite fast!
There was a sudden burst of exclamations and boos from the stands at the Bernabeu Stadium.
The fans also felt the danger!
The commentator quickly adjusted his tone and shouted sharply: "Hamsik has received the ball!" He took the ball forward and quickly passed it to Maggio on the right flank! ”
The Real Madrid players only realized that something was wrong at this time - Napoli at this moment is completely different from Napoli in the first half!
"What the hell!" Casillas took a pose in front of goal and stood by the line.
Marcelo, who joked at half-time that he wanted him to wear an extra piece of clothing, was desperately running back from the front at this time, and he was targeting Maggio who had the ball.
When he managed to catch up with Maggio, Maggio passed the football out......
This time he passed it to Arshavin.
Arshavin didn't go straight inside after receiving the ball, but wanted to dribble.
Because it was a counterattack after being cut off, and Real Madrid's defense was a little slow, so now there are only two Real Madrid defenders in front of Arshavin, Pepe and Albiol, and the rest of the place is empty!
This is a very dangerous situation for Real Madrid!
And Chen Yingying, who was running for Arshavin and suppressing the central defender, was eye-catching!
This is really a great opportunity to test how well you can run and practice without the ball in actual combat!