Benfica scored!

In the live broadcast room of Portugal Sports Television, their commentators have been very calm.

Even if they were pressed and beaten by Leicester City, they did not panic.

The same goes for the Benfica players on the pitch.

What is it?

It's a powerful self-confidence.

One is confident about the Champions League.

Even if you can press us down, we are still confident that we will win!

And the process of the game also confirmed their ideas.

In the 25th minute of the game, Benfica's counter-attack created a goal.

Talisca's long-range shot left Schmeichel powerless.

Leicester's midfield defence was broken down in an instant.

In the live broadcast room, Alan Shearer shook his head regretfully: "It's a pity." It's a shame that we didn't score for so long, and then we conceded a goal with just a counter-attack......"

Carragher, on the other hand, had a calm expression, and this time he didn't say anything sarcastic, but spoke in a calm tone.

"As I said, Leicester are a little bit aggressive.

"As Champions League newcomers, they don't take the Champions League too seriously.

"Facing opponents with different tactical plays, and it is also a giant team in its national league,

'Leicester should have been more consistent, but they didn't.

'That's why they conceded goals.

"And then, whether to continue to attack or defend,

'Leicester have to make a choice.

"Difficult choice."

Carragher was right that Leicester City faced a difficult choice.

Do you continue to attack, or do you retreat to defend appropriately?

That's a problem.

Xia Xing's brows on the court furrowed slightly.

He's thinking about that too.

And when he looked back at the sidelines, Ranieri was looking at him.

The two looked at each other.

Ranieri nodded to him and gave him a thumbs up.

Xia Xing understood.

Ranieri is leaving himself to handle the rest of the game.

As an experienced manager in the Champions League, Ranieri certainly has his own ideas.

But he actually gave himself the control of the game.

Xia Xing was infinitely grateful in his heart.

At the beginning of the season, Ranieri came to his home and invited him to stay.

One of the conditions offered at that time was to give yourself maximum freedom.

Not only economically, but also tactically.

As the core of the team's organization, Ranieri can criticize himself or change his tactics after conceding a goal just now.

But he didn't.

I still choose to trust myself.

Xia Xing narrowed his eyes and clenched his fists.

I will definitely be worthy of this trust!

The long-term attack just now, so far Xia Xing didn't think it was a tactical problem.

It's true that the team's attacking efficiency needs to be improved, and Cesar was a godson today.

If it is replaced by a Premier League giant, it will not be impossible to score a few times just now.

So, it's absolutely right to go on the offensive!

The game continues, and Leicester City is still onslaught!

Even if there were two more side breakthroughs, Xia Xing was still extremely decisive!

If you are timid, you can't win the game!

In the 39th minute of the game, Leicester City broke through on the left side again.

Xia Xing's original Longtan connected two people on the left road!

Both Samaris and Mecedo were shaken off by him!

Jamie Vardy and Robin van Persie in the middle are waiting!

However, this time Xia Xing did not pass it directly to them!

Keep going inside!

Knock back an inverted triangle on the bottom line!

Riyad Mahrez followed quickly and fired a shot on the line of the penalty area!

The ball goes straight to the bottom right corner of the goal!

The ball is in!

The cover of Vardy and Van Persie helped Xia Xing and Mahrez complete the passing coordination!

1 to 1!

Leicester City finally equalised!

With a 1-1 draw, the Leicester Warriors returned to the dressing room.

In the dressing room, Ranieri praised the performance of his players.

He highlighted the characteristics of several of the opposing players, providing guidance on the movement of Riyad Mahrez and Vardy.

"Mahrez, you made the right choice to cut in. They were fierce at left-back today and you don't have to challenge him all the time. It's a good thing to go to the middle lane and cooperate more with xia. ”

'Jamie Vardy, the opponent was very much on your mark in this game, even more than Robin van Persie. You can stretch out your runs and help your teammates create chances, so your team is more likely to score. ”

After Ranieri had named a few players, his eyes were on Xia again.

“xia…… Keep up your show, come on! ”

His teammates also looked at him expectantly.

Xia Xing nodded vigorously!

At this moment, in the Leicester City formation, everyone's expectations for Xia Xing have reached their peak.

Defensively, he is definitely one of the most active and hard-working players.

In attack, his assists are also the most anticipated passes by his teammates.

And when the team can't open up the situation, Xia Xing's shooting ability is also world-class, and he will often make the final decision.

In such an important game as the first game of the Champions League, Xia Xing's role is undoubted!

In the second half, Benfica's attack also came up.

Leicester opened the game in the first half, why couldn't we in the second half?

With such thoughts, Benfica attacked with the whole team and pressed Leicester City to play!

But for Leicester City, they have long expected it.

You were able to defend against our opening attack in the first half, why couldn't we in the second half?

In the first 20 minutes of the second half, Benfica's continuous attacks were firmly held by Leicester City.

Until the 75th minute of the game.

There were a few substitutions on both sides.

Benfica made a substitution, using up three substitutions and making a solitary gamble.

Leicester City also brought on Cambiasso and Robin van Persie for Drinkwater and Shinji Okazaki.

Continue to strengthen the midfield.

And not long after the substitution, Leicester City won a good chance!

Substitute Drinkwater put a tackle in front of him and brought down Jonas who broke through with the ball!

After Kante received the ball, he directly crossed it diagonally to the left front!

Xia Xing catches the ball!

The moment the ball is stopped, the instep is directly dialed outside!

Take advantage of the situation and pass the talisca that was grabbed!

Samaris blocks the wing!

Xia Xing decisively dribbled the ball horizontally!

Start accelerating along the mid lane!

Seeing Jadel pressing forward, Xia Xing decisively chose to kick up!

In situations where teammates have already attracted the attention of the defence, this is when a long-range shot is an excellent option!

32 meters away from the goal, Xia Xing shot with his feet!

Power MAX!

Goalkeeper Cesar is ready!

But he was just ready to save, not ready to save such a violent shot!

The ball smashed into the top right corner of the goal like a cannonball!

Cesar even just stretched out his hand, but he couldn't stop the ball from going into the net!

"2 to 1!

"Leicester City overtook the scoreline!

"Wonderful squirting!

"It was a great show from Xia!

'He's conquered the Premier League.

"Now it's the Stadium of Light!

"Champions League star, shine in the first game!"

(End of chapter)