Chapter 135: Commander vs. Commander
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"Once the game started, Real Madrid's attack was clearly more threatening!"
After Kaka's long-range shot came out, the commentators sighed. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info
"Everyone may think that Barcelona is better than Real Madrid in this game, but after watching the game for so many minutes, I believe many people will change their minds."
"Real Madrid showed their attacking prowess after the start of the game, and I think that answers a lot of questions about why they were able to beat Barcelona home and away in the two-legged national derby in La Liga! Yes, they just have that strength, they can do it! β
"Chu Zhongtian's heel legend is so wonderful! He deceived Butzkes and Mascherano. Although Barcelona tried everything to curb Chu Zhongtian's play before the game, looking at the reality, it is obvious that they did not do it! He Ping was very excited, he saw Chu Zhongtian play at such a high level at the beginning of the game, which made him feel relieved, Chu Zhongtian was in good shape today, it seems that he can look forward to Chu Zhongtian defending the Champions League...... Pep Guardiola stood on the sidelines, his face a little unpleasant.
As soon as the game started, Real Madrid's attack took the lead, and now all the momentum has been snatched by Real Madrid, and Barcelona seems to be a weak player who has no power to fight back...... Even when they lost to Hoffenheim in the final last year, Barcelona had never encountered such a scene. Barcelona had the upper hand throughout that game and it seemed like an easy thing for them to win, if they wanted to. The final loss to Hoffenheim can also be considered unlucky.
However, the game fell from the start, and I am afraid that it cannot be simply explained as a "problem of luck".
He's not worried about luck or not, he's worried about the players being affected by the start. If the start goes well, Real Madrid's side will be boosted, while Barcelona will inevitably languish. If this situation is not reversed, Barcelona's morale will be low, and in a match like this, against an opponent of Real Madrid's level, the demoralization could lead to an extraordinary rout.
This situation must be reversed.
But the game has just begun, and he can't make adjustments, can't he make a substitution now, right?
He had no other way but to shout on the sidelines, and at this time he could only count on the players' performance.
Real Madrid's Chu Zhongtian showed his passing skills and a clear grasp of the attacking context.
On the Barcelona side, there are also good players who are good at this. Before Chu Zhongtian became famous, there was only one person who was the best midfield conductor among the active players in world football, and that was Xavi of Barcelona.
He is a well-deserved midfield maestro, but at Barcelona, everyone ignores him because Messi is too dazzling. It wasn't until the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, when Spain won the trophy, that the world recognized the status and ability of the midfield maestro.
But when Chu Zhongtian defeated Barcelona in last year's Champions League final, such a voice began to emerge slowly - "Xavi is old, world football needs fresh blood, Chu is the best person to succeed him." Look at his outstanding performance in the Champions League final, with a commanding midfield, assisting his team-mates to score, and being able to rush up and score himself when it mattered. And one of the things he's better than Xavi is that he's very good defensively, look at how he defends Messi? β
It is precisely because of such voices that there were rumors that Barcelona were planning to buy Chu Zhongtian, who defeated them in the Champions League final, to strengthen the midfield and prepare a successor for Xavi. However, they obviously didn't understand Chu Zhongtian's character enough - he was not the kind of person who was willing to go to a team to be the successor of anyone.
If you want to go, you will be the core, be an assistant, be a successor? He doesn't have that much to spare, he is already twenty-seven or eighteen years old, and his career has entered a golden age, but it is a waste of time and life to be a successor.
Pep Guardiola shouted Xavi's name from the sidelines, and Barcelona needed to regain control in midfield if they needed to boost morale. Judging from the first few minutes of the game, the initiative in the midfield has fallen into the hands of Real Madrid, because of Chu Zhongtian's activity.
Xavi heard Pep Guardiola shout his name, but he didn't need to be reminded by the manager, he knew what to do. As a superstar who has won all the accolades that a professional player can get, Xavi is also competitive, otherwise he would not have won so many championships and played the core of such a championship team.
Chu Zhongtian showed his passing skills and ability to organize the attack in front of him, so he had to respond a little so as not to be looked down upon.
Kaka's shot went wide and it was Barcelona's turn to attack.
ValdΓ©s didn't go straight to the front with a big kick, but opted to overdo it with a short pass. He first passed the ball to centre-back Pique, who then passed it to Butzkes, who was back to pick up.
In this process, the role of Butzques is evident - as a central midfielder, he not only needs to defend, but also needs to actively receive passes from the back and link the central midfield. It's something he's been doing in Barcelona, it looks unremarkable, it doesn't seem to be very technical, but it's actually very important. There are many teams that find it difficult to hit the opponent's front court when they launch from the backfield, and can only aimlessly reverse their feet in the backfield, because their backs do not know or are not good at doing this kind of work, forcing defenders to only kick forward, what accuracy can that kind of ball have?
The presence of Butzques is the source of Barcelona's attacking fluidity.
But Butzques only provides the first step, and the real core will depend on the next receiver.
Butzques turned and brought the ball forward, and the forward midfielder Ozil, who started the game, stepped forward to block, but his defense was not worth mentioning at all, and Buzquez did not feel the pressure, he shook Ozil away and sent the ball away.
The man who received the ball was Xavi, who dropped back to pick up.
From now on, Barcelona's attack officially entered the opponent's half, and at the same time gradually entered a dangerous procedure.
Xavi received the ball and turned forward, and in the face of Khedira's defence, he chose to play a one-two with Iniesta.
After using the wall-hitting cooperation to shake off Khedira, he faced Chu Zhongtian's defense.
This time Xavi didn't pass the ball straight forward or try to play a one-two with Andres Iniesta again, who already had Khedira next to him, and it wasn't easy to do another one-two.
He struck the ball sideways to the right side of his body, and Butzkes rushed up.
Chu Zhongtian let go of Harvey a little and got stuck between him and Butzks, so that he could defend both Butzks and Harvey, and no matter who moved, he could immediately transfer over.
Butzques saw that Chu Zhongtian's defensive positioning was very good, he did not play the ball immediately, but controlled the football and waited for his teammates to cooperate.
Anyway, Chu Zhongtian and Khedira were all restrained, and they didn't dare to act rashly.
At this time, Messi ran over from the side to pick up Butzkes. Buzquez passed the football to Messi.
As soon as Messi got the ball, there were tsunami-like cheers in the stands. Everyone knows that Barcelona's king has the ball, and he will definitely give everyone a wonderful performance, such as scoring the football goal with five people in a row...... Chu Zhongtian moved sideways and blocked in front of Messi again.
"Over him!!" There was a shout from the stands from the Barcelona fans.
In the league at Camp Nou, no matter how Messi breaks through Chu Zhongtian, the success rate is not high. This time it's going to pass him anyway to boost morale!
As if he heard the shouts of the fans, Messi started suddenly, rushing with the football like Chu Zhongtian.
Chu Zhongtian was ready for battle.
When he was about to approach Chu Zhongtian, he suddenly passed the football under his feet! Then he swept past Chu Zhongtian's side...... Chu Zhongtian was shocked, and did not go to Buzques, who had the ball, but took a step back to keep up with Messi.
Butzques saw him retreat, but instead of passing the football to Messi, he gave it to Xavi.
Now there is only Khedira in front of them, and Chu Zhongtian went to follow Messi, and it is impossible to threaten them immediately. And if Chu Zhongtian wants to pounce again, the vacancy behind him can be used.
So Butzkes actually hoped in his heart that Chu Zhongtian would be furious and pounce again after he found out that he had been tricked...... But Chu Zhongtian's reaction was very smart, he glanced at Xavi holding the ball, and decisively chose to continue with Messi, instead of pounced on Xavi - he was too late to stop the opponent's next move now when he pounced, but would let Messi go, and it was a bamboo basket for nothing.
He just needs to follow Messi, the most dangerous figure, and don't care what Xavi does. As for the rest, leave it to your teammates to deal with. Real Madrid is not alone.
Xavi did plan to pass the ball to Messi when Chu Zhongtian pounced, so the situation opened up, and Messi, who lost Chu Zhongtian's suppression, was like a fish in water, directly facing Real Madrid's central defender, and he could almost shoot and score.
But Chu Zhongtian didn't act according to the script he expected, so he had to temporarily change his strategy. He turned around and rushed forward with the football.
Since Chu Zhongtian strictly guards Messi, he will shorten the distance with Messi, so that Chu Zhongtian can't guard against Messi, he can't prevent Messi from guarding himself, and he can't prevent himself from Messi.
Chu Zhongtian followed Messi, and at the same time his eyes did not forget to pay attention to Xavi at any time, and when he saw Xavi dribbling forward, he shouted: "Sammy! β
Khedira immediately threw down Iniesta and rushed forward.
His forward pounce left Iniesta unmarked, and Xavi changed his attention again and decided to pass to Iniesta, but Iniesta's position is not very good now, and the pass cannot form an effective threat.
The long-term understanding of playing together means that Xavi doesn't need to call Iniesta's name or be reminded, and he knows what to do.
Seeing Xavi hesitating a little when he got the ball, and seeing Chu Zhongtian still following Messi closely, Iniesta knew that it was time for him to come forward!
Who says to save the team's morale has to be Messi's?
He suddenly changed direction and interpolated from the outside!
Casillas saw all this clearly in the aftermath, and he immediately shouted: "Beware of Iniesta......"
Before the words fell, I saw Harvey suddenly raise his foot on the spot to pick up the pass!
The ball flew over Khedira's head and straight into the box behind him.
If the ball goes through Real Madrid's centre-back line, Real Madrid's goal is in danger. Andres Iniesta will receive the ball without defending and then calmly kick the ball. At that time, even if Casillas is possessed by Chu Zhongtian, it is estimated that it will be suspended.
At this moment, Pepe suddenly jumped high from the crowd and flicked his header!
Because it was too high to push the ball out, he just rubbed the ball, but that was it. After the football was hit, it changed its existing route, and instead of falling into the area where Iniesta was, it flew directly out of the bottom line!
"Corner! It was the first corner of the game! β
"It's so dangerous! Xavi's pass almost fell to Iniesta's feet, and if Iniesta was allowed to receive the ball, Real Madrid's goal would be dangerous......"
Chu just showed his heel passing skills, and Xavi immediately returned a clever pass with a pick-and-roll! Both sides were only a little bit worse off. It looks like both Harvey and Chu are in good shape. Some of this game is watched! β
The commentators were cheering for Harvey.
"It was clear that after Chu showed his skills, Xavi helped Barcelona get back 10 percent. As bitter rivals, they compete not only in goals, but also in every beautiful pass, brilliant pass and shot, and even a fierce but precise defense. The fact that these two evenly matched teams can reach the final is really something that we fans can look forward to the most! β
Xavi was a little sorry for Pepe for ruining his pass.
Although there were huge cheers from the Barcelona fans in the stands, it was as if he had helped Barcelona save face and morale. But he knew that compared to Chu, he was a little worse this time, at least Chu Zhongtian's pass finally formed a shot, what about his own? It became a corner...... The rest of Barcelona's players don't have as much of a complex mind as Xavi, so they think it's good to get a corner, and set-pieces are a weapon to open up the situation.
Xavi shook his head and ran towards the corner flag area, which he needed to take the spot.
Xavi's corner didn't really pose much of a threat. Sergio. Ramos went straight to the top of the ball.
When it comes to aerial golf, Barcelona really don't take advantage of anything.
The only tall point in their defenders is Pique, and Butzkes, despite his height, is not known for his headers. As for Villa, Messi or something, not to mention...... On Real Madrid's side, there are good headers such as Pepe, Ramos, Carvalho and Chu Zhongtian, and C. Ronaldo's headers are also excellent.
In terms of aerial scramble, Barcelona are inferior to Real Madrid.
There was no threat from a corner and Barcelona will be looking for other ways to score goals.
It's the same with Real Madrid, Kaka wasted a very good scoring opportunity just now, but Real Madrid will not be affected, the game is still going on, and Chu Zhongtian is still launching an offensive endlessly.
He and Xavi didn't go head-to-head this time, but the battle between the two midfield masters has already begun. Xavi represents the best midfield conductor among the current players in world football in the past, and Chu Zhongtian will take his place, and he is trying to challenge Xavi's authority. It looks set to be a watershed moment in this game.
Chu Zhongtian is used to this, he is always in the position of a challenger. At Wimbledon, they took on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Ligue 1 giants Lyon at Metz, Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich at Hoffenheim and Barcelona in the Champions League final. Now that he is at Real Madrid, he is still challenging Barcelona's dominance in La Liga and even European football.
He has this feeling, today is the last final, this game is won, even if he succeeds in the challenge, if he fails...... The challenge failed.
Xavi is in very good form, which makes him happy, because playing against the best players is the main motivation and reason for his transfer after transfer. It's better to beat an opponent like that in the Champions League final than to beat an opponent who is incomplete, informless, and powerless, right?
β»β»β» Xavi feels that today's Chu Zhongtian, or this season's Chu Zhongtian, has changed a lot from when they met for the first time in the Champions League final. When they met in the Champions League final, Chu Zhongtian was still a little immature, and he could feel it, at least when he started to face Messi, he worked hard, but he was still suppressed.
But his performance is getting better and better, and it's changing so quickly that he performs completely differently from start to finish. It was very jerky at first, but by the end it was already shining...... However, overall, Chu Zhongtian was still improving in that game. What about today...... It seems that he has entered his maturity period, and he has a great general demeanor in his gestures.
This kind of Chu Zhongtian is even more terrifying than a year ago.
But!
As a Barcelona player, he is confident of beating any opponent who stands in their way. This is the best Barcelona team in history, how can they lose the Champions League final two years in a row?
Chu Zhongtian's wonderful performance will at most make Barcelona win this game more convincing, and make their fifth Champions League trophy in the club's history more golden!
(To be continued)