On the second day, the results of the match between Sweden and France were reported in the major European media.

Of course, the focus of each media report is different.

Sweden defeated France 2-0 to meet Portugal in the final of the European Championship! 》

This is a more modest headline from The Times, which describes the content of the game, and then explains the final outcome, that is, Sweden and Portugal will compete for the final championship!

"It's a final that will make history!" Is it Pan Yi, or Ronaldo? 》

The report, from The Newspaper, focuses on Sweden and Portugal, the two teams that reached the final of the European Championship.

Whoever wins the title will be the first time in the team's history, meaning a new European Championship will be won this year.

It's a bit like the 2010 World Cup final, when the two teams that reached the final, Spain and the Netherlands, had never won the championship before, so that game was also known as the battle to make history.

And the biggest contributor to these two teams reaching the final is generally considered to be Ronaldo on the Portuguese side, while Pan Yi is the Swedish team.

These two men with countless fans all over the world, who can finally lead the team to become the king of Europe?

This is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the final.

"Pan Yi reappears as a famous handsome man and defeats Deschamps tactically"

The Swedish Daily, the local newspaper in Sweden, is of course singing the praises of this semi-final.

They believe that Pan Yi adopted a swing formation tactic that is not common in international competitions when the team's strength is completely inferior to that of France, and makes more targeted adjustments to France, which is the key to Sweden's victory in this game.

"Some people who were questioning Pan Yi before the start of the European Championship will definitely have to shut their big mouths now."

'They believe that Pan Yi's success at Chelsea is largely due to the support of his owner, who allows him to buy any player he wants.

But in the Swedish team, it is clear that Pan Yi will not be able to pick and get the players he wants. He only has Wayne Bloom in his team, no Kante; Only Lindelof, no Van Dijk; Only Guideti, no Hazard ......"

"All we have is Ibrahimovic! But it is such a mediocre team, but Pan Yi used flexible tactics to build a winning division! ”

"From Ireland, Italy, Belgium, to Spain, Germany, France, Pan Yi has led our national team and has beaten almost all the best teams in Europe!"

"In the process, we've also seen a team that has become more mature, more confident and more motivated."

"Now in front of us, there is only Portugal led by Cristiano Ronaldo. We also believe that Pan Yi will also be able to overcome this difficulty and finally win the championship! ”

But no matter whether he wins or loses in the end, with everything Pan Yi has done so far, he can even compete for the best head coach in the history of the Swedish national team! ……”

"Behind Sweden VS France, is the duel between Oriental magic and African witchcraft"

As soon as you look at the headline, you know that it is a product of The Sun.

In the article, they describe the details of the "spell return war" on both sides.

From the first time that a famous Guinean midfielder of the French team found a wizard, to the handsome oriental coach of the Swedish team, he also found two eminent monks and immortals, and the two sides finally had a fierce battle in the stands of the stadium in Marseille.

This battle, which was not seen at all in the eyes of ordinary people, was finally won by a mysterious spell from the East.

After all, whether it is in terms of quantity or quality, it is the Swedish team that has an absolute advantage.

And that advantage was evident on the pitch, with the Swedish players clearly more motivated than the French and scoring two goals to win the game.

There was also a change in the way the fight was played at halftime, that is, the venue management invited the monks and Taoist priests from the Swedish side out of the court.

But it is clear that this did not affect the outcome of the battle.

According to some Afro-French fans in the stands, even in the second half, they could still feel a powerful force coming at the stadium from all directions.

"It's qi, this must be a kind of qi! Everyone in their dragon country has the qi! ”

"My feeling was more like magic, and I even felt the flow of chakra."

"There is no way that our witchcraft can withstand such a powerful force! We really planted it! ”

In this regard, the "Sun" even conducted a study on the Buddhism and Taoist systems of the Dragon Kingdom, and came to the conclusion that it is indeed a bit too bullying to let these two powerful branches of magic work together to deal with witchcraft!

As for the fact that these two Eastern systems do not seem to be one system, they also give their own explanations:

Buddha is the Tao!

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"TMD Sun is really talented! If I hadn't been a client, I would have almost believed it. ”

Pan Yi put down the newspaper and laughed.

"What are you laughing at, my sun?"

Valentina, who was sitting across from him, asked curiously.

"My Sun" is a well-known Italian song that was often sung by the famous tenor Pavarotti.

And Valentina, who is also Italian, jokingly used it to refer to her lover.

Of course, this is also because the lyrics in this song are actually quite appropriate to describe Pan Yi:

"Ah, your eyes sparkle like the sun shines brightly......"

Pan Yi pursed his lips, handed the newspaper in his hand to Valentina, and asked her to read it herself.

Soon, she also clutched her chest and let out a barbell-like laugh.

Pan Yi stuffed a piece of bread into his mouth, this is today's breakfast.

Sitting outside on the open-air balcony of the Manor Hotel, enjoying the direct morning sun, the temperature was neither hot nor cold, just right, and very comfortable.

As in every previous game, they returned to their base camp overnight after playing France, and the players' families were able to visit them in the hotel.

However, by noon today, the family members will be leaving, because from the afternoon onwards, the Swedish team has a tactical preparation meeting and a closed training session.

In other words, from today, Pan Yi will begin to prepare for the final against Portugal!

After Valentina finished laughing, she asked Pan Yi, "Since your Eastern magic is so good, can you still use it against Portugal?" ”

Pan Yi shook his head: "No." ”

"Why?" Valentina laughed again, "I think it works so well." Is it that the Portuguese don't believe in such things? ”

"I guess some people believe it. I look at Benfica and Porto, they also fix these things every day. Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't seem to have heard of such beliefs......"

"Then why don't you continue to do it?"

"My extras saw that it was working well, so they sat on the ground and raised the price." Pan Yi shrugged, "Their current offer is 1,000 euros per hour. ”

"......" Valentina was speechless, "Then it's better to grab it!" ”

"So, let's play Portugal seriously, it's better to buy you food for this money."

Valentina came up and scratched Pan Yi's nose: "That's good." Then again, are you ready to deal with Portugal? I don't think it's easy to play in a team like them. ”

If we talk about absolute strength, Portugal is certainly inferior to France.

But there is one thing that Portugal does not have in France, and that is that they have Cristiano Ronaldo!

How much of a superstar-level star can be used for a team, the Swedish team itself can appreciate it, because they also have Ibrahimovic!

Such a team, when all the players can be rallied around this superstar, can often burst with amazing energy.

Do you say that in the 2022 World Cup in the previous life, the absolute strength of the Argentine team was strong?

Most of their main players are also some giant leftovers + midstream players in the five major leagues.

But with Messi as the core, the unprecedented unity of the whole team was able to defeat a number of strong opponents and win the Hercules Cup.

The same applies to the Portuguese team.

In addition, the process of the Portuguese team reaching the final was also bumpy.

In the group stage, they were drawn in Group F with Iceland, Hungary and Austria, which was not too difficult.

But they first played 1:1 Iceland, then 0:0 Austria, and finally 3:3 Hungary, and actually played a three-in-a-row draw!

Had it not been for Cristiano Ronaldo's brace against Hungary, Portugal might not even have qualified, let alone reached the final.

Even if only the top two in the group could qualify in previous years, Portugal's third place in the group also made them eliminated early.

But that's what football is.

In the 1982 World Cup, Italy also drew three games in the group stage, and after qualifying, it also went all the way to the final, and finally defeated West Germany to win the championship.

In the 1994 World Cup, Italy had one win, one draw and one loss this time with 4 points, but the four teams had 4 points, and Italy only won the third place in the group.

It can be said that if it were not for the format at that time, which also allowed the third place in the group, Italy would have been swept out of the way.

Such a sluggish start did not affect Italy's future journey, and in the knockout round, Baggio began to exert his power, and he almost single-handedly took Italy to the final.

Although they lost to Brazil on penalties in the final, it was a perfect comeback considering Italy's original status as third in the group.

(Hey, why it's all Italy?) ）

The same is true for Portugal this year, who have fallen into the weaker half of the group after qualifying from the group.

The quarter-finals against Croatia may be their toughest test.

The two teams played until extra time and it was still 0-0, only to eliminate the stubborn opponent in the 117th minute with Quaresma's stunner.

(Huh, why does Croatia play 120 minutes every time?) ）

Then in the quarter-finals, Portugal faced Poland with Lewandowski and had another hard-fought battle.

This time, they were again tied in 120 minutes before going through a penalty shoot-out.

In the semi-finals, Portugal faced the big dark horse Wales, but this time it was more relaxed, with goals from Nani and Cristiano Ronaldo, they eliminated their opponents and entered the final.

Valentina said that a team like Portugal is not easy to play, in addition to the factor of Ronaldo, that is, from the experience of previous years, it is often easier for this kind of bumpy team to accumulate form and strength, and then break out in one fell swoop.

Portugal can't be said to be deliberate these days, but at least their form did not fully play at first, and then after two hard-fought knockout games, it seemed to adjust to the climax against Wales.

The same is true for Cristiano Ronaldo, whose goal in the semi-finals will certainly give him a boost of confidence and a better performance in the final.

As you can imagine, once a team with such a superstar breaks out into form, it will be a nightmare for all teams!

Pan Yi nodded and touched Valentina's hair in appreciation.

This woman, after a year in York City, has also grown a lot of football knowledge.

"So, you teach me how to play Portugal?" Pan Yi said with a smile.

"How do I know?" Valentina spouted, "All I know is that you must have something in mind." ”

"That's fine, then you don't have to worry about me." Pan Yi pulled Valentina into the house, "Let's go, while there's still time, let's do morning exercises!" ”

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In the afternoon, Sweden began one of their most important tactical meetings in preparation for the European Championship final.

Pan Yi needs to make it clear to all the players through this meeting that the game is going to be played.

Then, in the next few days, practice and run in around this set of tactics.

"The Portuguese team has a very specific way of playing and I want all of you to understand their style of play very clearly. Only then will we be more sure to defeat it! ”

Pan Yi's words made many people present nod.

Indeed, if you want to defeat an enemy, you must first know where the opponent's strengths and weaknesses are, so that you can avoid the opponent's strengths and attack the opponent's weaknesses.

"Portugal is very distinctive, they are a representative team of the Latin style of world football, they have outstanding individual skills and they have a superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo!"

When speaking, Pan Yi's eyes kept rolling on the player's body.

He could see that everyone was very attentive and listened very attentively.

Because they managed to reach the final again, they wanted more than anyone else to make a new history of their own national football.

"There is a sage surnamed Lu in our Dragon Country who said that the most dangerous place is often the safest place."

This phrase is also very appropriate for Portugal. That's where they're the most powerful, and in fact they're their biggest lifeline, and their most powerful place is precisely their weakest link! ”

When he said this, Pan Yi let go of his body so that all the players could see the tactical formation map of Portugal that had already been drawn on the tactical board behind him.

On this panel, a 4-1-3-2 formation is drawn, which is the most common formation used by Portugal in this European Championship.

"I see." Captain Ibrahimovic walked to the tactical board and pointed to the forward position, "You said that their biggest hit is Cristiano Ronaldo." Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly Portugal's sharpest weapon, but as long as we control this weapon, then Portugal will not make any noise. ”

"Yes and no." Pan Yi smiled, "Ronaldo is indeed very powerful, and it is also their strongest place." But we don't need to focus too much on him in this game. ”

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the conference room.

The whole world knows that you have to defend against Cristiano Ronaldo when you play Portugal, just like you have to defend against Ibrahimovic when you play Sweden.

And now Pan Yi said that he doesn't need to pay attention to Ronaldo???

What kind of medicine is he selling in his gourd this time?

How did they know that Pan Yi knew it in his heart.

Judging from the experience of his previous life, after Portugal entered the final, Ronaldo was actually a bit strong.

After a long and almost full-time 2015-2016 season, Roma came up for the European Championship and was not in the best physical condition.

Ronaldo even has the hidden danger of injury on his body.

In particular, his left knee has almost become Ronaldo's "Achilles heel".

This is the area that has plagued Cristiano Ronaldo's biggest injury in recent years, having already appeared as early as his time at Manchester United.

In the 2013-14 season, Cristiano Ronaldo even played most of the time with injuries, including a patella injury in his left knee that was the main problem, and he almost missed the World Cup in Brazil.

In the past two seasons, Ronaldo has also suffered a number of knee discomforts, but it has not allowed him to be injured for a long time.

In the European Cup, although Portugal led by Ronaldo went all the way to the final, Ronaldo's body was still too heavy.

Before the semi-final against Wales, on the training ground of the Portuguese national team, Ronaldo once abruptly stopped training, but walked straight to the sidelines, sat down on a chair, and he covered his left knee as if he was feeling unwell.

For a long time, the Portuguese rested on the sidelines, clutching his left knee, and given Ronaldo's history of left knee injury, many speculated that he could have a recurrence of an old injury.

But Cristiano Ronaldo ended up on the pitch, playing the full 90 minutes and scoring a goal, which put all the Portuguese at ease.

Pan Yi knew that Ronaldo was already overwhelmed at this time.

In the previous life, Portugal played France in the final.

In a scramble during the game, France's Payet bumped into Cristiano Ronaldo, who was soon unable to continue the game due to an old knee injury and was eventually substituted.

It stands to reason that Payet's collision was not particularly exaggerated, but it was precisely because Ronaldo had an old injury that he could not withstand such an impact, which became the last straw that overwhelmed him.

In fact, in the half hour that he was still on the field, Ronaldo did not have any outstanding performances.

It will be difficult for a player to play with an injury, especially with a player like Cristiano Ronaldo who is known for his speed and impact.

This is also the basis of Pan Yi, that is, in the final, Ronaldo is not the most threatening player - regardless of whether he will eventually leave the field with an injury.

Of course, Pan Yi will not tell everyone all such "prophecies".

What he told everyone was just an analysis of Ronaldo, as well as a prediction of his physical condition, and then came to the conclusion that he was not in the best condition.

"The most important thing to watch out for in Portugal is their simple style of play." Pan Yi began to elaborate on the main points of the day.

Unlike Spain, Germany or France, Portugal are not as good as the individual players as a whole. In the game, the team does not blindly pursue possession, especially in the knockout stage, and the possession rate is lower than that of the opponent.

But why did they make it all the way to the final? It's certainly not enough to explain it by luck.

First of all, the Portuguese team has a higher quality of attacking skills, the team's passing ability is better, and there are more long passes. The team's dribble breakthrough ability is strong, and the individual dribble breakthrough success rate is higher. The team's shooting efficiency is average, but the number of shots on goal is high, which also leads to the ability to score.

Second, Portugal's defensive skills are extremely aggressive. The team averages more steals per game, and the proportion of steals in the front court is similar to that in the back court. Entering the knockout stage, the number of clearances by the team has increased significantly, and the number of clearances in the front court is slightly lower than that in the back court. The team's tackling skills are reasonable, with a high number of tackles and a high success rate.

Third, the Portuguese team's offensive tactics emphasize simplicity and speed, and attach importance to set-piece coordination. Seventy percent of the team's goals were started in midfield, mainly in midfield, with assists from the right flank.

In addition, more than eighty percent of the team's goals are scored in the penalty area. The team was well-prepared for corners and often relied on well-planned tactical corners to create chances for Ronaldo to score with a header.

Fourth: Portugal's defensive tactics emphasize numerical superiority and are good at man-to-man defense. The team's defensive behavior in the front and back courts is more balanced, with slightly more defensive behavior in the back court than in the front court.

The team attaches great importance to the defensive behavior at the first time, and the tactical idea of "defending immediately after conceding the ball" is vividly embodied.

In the overall defense, the back line retreats more to gain a numerical advantage in defense; In local defense, man-to-man defensive tactics are used.

"Maybe they didn't perform well and the game was relatively dull, but this kind of opponent is the most terrifying."

Portugal's style of play at the European Championships also reflects the pragmatic and concise style of coach Fernando Santos.

However, from a tactical point of view, this style is very suitable for leading the team to compete against opponents in international competitions.

And Fernando Santos is not static, in fact the Portuguese team has made a lot of changes since the group stage.

At the beginning, they used a parallel 4-4-2 in the group stage, but the player pairing and overall performance were not ideal, especially the central defender Carvalho was already inadequate, the right wing-back Vierinha was not strong enough to defend, and the midfielders Moutinho and Gomez were slow to play the ball, slowing down the fast attack of Nani and Ronaldo.

As a result of this, when it came time to enter the knockout stages, Fernando Santos made a minor adjustment, first switching the formation to a diamond-shaped 4-1-3-2.

The centre-back and right-back were then replaced by fellow Southampton players Font and Cedric, and the young, sporty Renato Sanchez and the more link-forward Bernardo Silva, who has excelled at Chelsea, were introduced in midfield.

Meanwhile, William Carvalho continued to play as a defensive midfielder, while Joao Mario moved to the left.

After fine-tuning, the team became more and more mature in controlling the game and resisting pressure, and continued to use this formation until the final.

"Any team that wants to break up Portugal's set of tactics, one is to press out and play as a whole, to press the opponent, and they will eventually show their flaws under the oppression and pull of the opponent. That is, knock them out before they can strike a deadly counterattack! ”

"The other way is to lower your posture and try to stabilize the defense first, let Portugal come out and attack, and then fight back against them. It's a solid set of tactics, but it doesn't necessarily work, as Fernando Santos won't be so easily fooled. ”

At this point, Pan Yi used his tablet to show a short video on the big screen, which was a clip of Chelsea's Champions League final against Bayern.

'Just like this game, I'm going to play a compromise approach, not to press the opponent, not to pull back the defence, but to strangle in the midfield.

"In doing so, it will not cause too big holes in the back because of the overall pressing, and it will not make Portugal wary because we are too restrictive."

"In terms of position, we need to shrink the distance between the three lines and reduce the area of control, so that we can make as few runs as possible and ensure more defensive intensity!"

"Also, everyone should keep a distance of less than 10 meters......

With Pan Yi's eloquent story, many players will admire the design of this set of tactics from the bottom of their hearts.

Attacking with defense, defending with attack, it can be said that it is very suitable for playing a team like Portugal.

Moreover, this style of play itself is also very suitable for the Swedish team.

After all, if you let Sweden play the whole court with high pressure and fight with the opponent on the ball, to be honest, it's very difficult to do.

Not every team is Barcelona, they all have Habai Bume!

And in the arrangement of the defense, they can feel it, as long as they do not make fatal mistakes in this kind of defense, they can ensure that the Swedish team's goal is not conceded to the greatest extent.

And on this basis, as long as the tactical execution is in place, it becomes very possible to patiently find gaps in the Portuguese defence and try to break their goals.

Of course, this also requires all players in the Swedish team to maintain a good team level, as Pan Yi drew on the tactical board, keep a good distance from their teammates, and fan the opponent.

In this way, there will be no chaotic and disorderly scenes, otherwise in the end, I will not toss the other party, but toss myself.

There is also what Pan Yi just said, Portugal's strongest point is Ronaldo, but this is also their weakness.

Once Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't play well or even leaves the pitch injured, then they are missing an important point of attack up front, and their counter-attacking speed becomes dependent on Nani alone.

In such a situation, the Swedes are less likely to be pulled out by their quick counter-attacks when defending.

As for Pan Yi's memory in his previous life, the substitute striker Eder who scored the winning goal in the European Cup final......

To be honest, he has probably only exploded once in his life, but this time, he happened to appear on a major stage like the European Cup final.

Until then, he was a huge parallel import; After that, he remained unnoticed.

So Pan Yi naturally has a countermeasure for this, that is, to send someone to grind him, so that he can continue to be ordinary......

(End of chapter)