Chapter 183 Robery + Muller + High School Striker, This is the pinnacle Bayern [Ask the bigwigs to subscribe!] 】
Heynckes, for his part, was still surprised and annoyed by Leon's previous decisive forward attack.
Mourinho didn't have so many feelings, he was just pleasantly surprised!
Where there are so many tactical back-up arrangements, the only definitive instruction he gave Leon in the first half was to let him stick to the halfway line with Matuidi.
It's just that under such a command framework, he gave Leon more tactical freedom.
So to some extent, Mourinho probably guessed that Leon would give him some unusual surprises, but he really didn't expect this surprise to be so big in advance!
From the clever adjustment of the target idea on the defensive end to the bold counterattack on the offensive end, Martinez caused chaos in the Bayern backline.
Li Ang's offensive and defensive performance in the opening short ten minutes was perfect!
It's a pity that at present, Leang's ability to attack independently has reached the point of splitting the ball after the breakthrough.
If his teammates don't help him with good long-range shooting space or overhead space, then he still lacks scoring means.
"If in another season or two, Leon can take his dribbling and shooting up a notch or two and have enough self-scoring ability, then..."
When such thoughts flashed through his mind, Mourinho knew that he was a little too greedy, but he still couldn't control the thoughts from spreading in his heart.
Because of Leon's growth, there is really no way to prevent him from having such thoughts.
Three seasons ago, Leon could only defend and assist with playmaking.
But now Leon is already a very good all-round midfielder in attack and defense.
Who knows how far Leon will grow in a season or two? Mourinho is looking forward to it.
Karanka, who was beside him, didn't think much of it.
The moment he saw his goal, Karanka and the rest of the coaching staff rushed out of the bench and shouted excitedly on the sidelines in celebration.
As a 100% Real Madrid person, he is still a veteran of the Real Madrid Dynasty that created the beginning of the century.
Karanka certainly has plenty of reasons to celebrate passionately at this moment.
Although it is still too early to say that the game is over and Real Madrid will win for real time, Karanka, who has already seen the hope of successfully defending the Champions League, still can't help himself.
It's rare to be involved in building a dynasty for a club, and as a coach, you can help Mourinho build a dynasty.
Once successful, Karanka will be etched in the history of Real Madrid with an even more important image!
There was no way for Karanka to refuse such a temptation, and his passion was gradually calmed by Mourinho's smile.
At this moment, there are all the Real Madrid players on the field who are practicing together to calm down.
After participating in the passionate celebration, Leon first calmly pointed his hand to his temple, and then said something loudly to his teammates.
Ronaldo then pressed down with both hands, signaling his teammates to continue to stay calm.
It also looked like a signal to the Real Madrid fans at Wembley to calm down first.
After all, they have experienced similar scenes many times since last season.
This is also the most valuable asset that the experience of the tournament has brought to Real Madrid.
When to celebrate an important game like this, and what kind of mentality to maintain after celebrating, is a completely familiar process for them.
However, the Bayern Munich players at the moment do not seem to be particularly anxious.
This Bayern Munich team has players who have experienced the defeat in the Champions League final in 10 years and the semi-final defeat last year from the back to the front.
They also have a lot of experience in the tournament and compared to Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid's toughest opponents in the Champions League this season.
This Bayern is not short of experience of defeat at all.
This is important.
Because compared to an enterprising, younger team, a team that aims to win the championship in the end, it must be more able to withstand unexpected blows, and its mentality is more calm.
The Real Madrid players, who had returned to their own half, looked at their opponents as if they were themselves last season.
There is no need for any additional reminders now, the Real Madrid players who played in the semi-finals and finals of the Champions League last season know in their hearts that tonight's Bayern Munich team will be difficult to play!
Heynckes was not slow to make tactical adjustments at all, and Kroos's position was further premised, pressing from the central midfield to almost a second striker!
Previously, Heynckes' offensive tactics were more about allowing Kroos to make reasonable and timely points in the front court, so as to create more space for Ribery and Robben to attack with the ball.
But Real Madrid's solid defence today left Bayern Munich's wings without enough space to rush up.
So at this point, Heynckes has to make a change in the direction of the attack.
Mandzukic, the Croatian striker, has been acting as a fulcrum in and around the box in the middle.
But in fact, Mandzukic, who is now at the peak of his career, is not weak in scoring ability.
He only started 22 times in the Bundesliga, but contributed 15 goals and one assist, which is not weak in any way.
His header is more powerful than Gomez's, and his feet may seem rough, but it's enough for a centre-forward.
What's more, the Croatian center forward is very strong in tough games and has a lot of consistency.
It's rare for him to score two goals in a single game, so it's easy to imagine how many opponents the Croatian centre-forward's fifteen goals have broken in the league.
Originally, Heynckes wanted Mandzukic to take care of it.
If Bayern Munich had problems in the first half of this final, then he will make offensive adjustments around Mandzukic in the second half.
But now it seems that this adjustment must be brought forward, Hex does not want to go into the half-time break with a score disadvantage, he wants a quick equaliser!
At this moment, Mandzukic, who knew that he had taken on a major tactical responsibility, did not feel nervous in his heart, but felt excited!
With Ribery and Robben sending him a cross after breaking through the flanks, and Kroos looking for an opportunity to pass him and deliver a cannonball, he was full of confidence and was not afraid to face Real Madrid's centre-back combination!
After the game restarted, Pepe, who was once again facing Mandzukic, quickly felt the change in the mentality and body of the high school forward in front of him.
Aggressive! The Croatian striker is much more aggressive than before!
And Mourinho on the sidelines also quickly discovered Bayern Munich's adjustment in the direction of the key attack.
This made him subconsciously feel a little nervous.
It's not because of how outstanding Mandzukic is at this moment, but because he feels the correctness of Heynckes' tactical adjustment.
If there is one coach who has been the most proficient and successful in the use of the big center forward in the cup competition, it is Mourinho himself.
Heynckes' previous practice of only using Mandzukic as a fulcrum was actually a little wrong, and Mourinho also felt very relieved about it.
Because the best way for a big center to use in a cup game, especially in a cup final, is not to be a tool.
Such a center forward is most appropriately positioned as a battering ram!
He can be less of an attacking focus, or he can be less of a shot on goal.
But he can't just be a green leaf, he has to show his aggression against the opposition defence and the goal when necessary!
Battering ram, battering ram, the biggest role is in the brute impact.
If you can directly knock on the opponent's city gate, of course, it is the best.
But even if it can't be broken, the rest of the attackers who are ambushing him can take advantage of the situation to get into the enemy castle that has been pried open!
Previously, Mourinho also joked with Karanka, saying that Hai Shuai will not need a high striker this year.
But now Heynckes has quietly slapped Mourinho back with his own tactical adjustments.
And off the pitch, Mandzukic, who has gained more tactical tilt at the moment, also gave full play to his impact.
Using his tough frame and confrontational ability, Mandzukic created more opportunities for Kroos behind him and Ribery and Robben on the wings.
Bayern's secondary offensive cluster, which no longer has to face the Real Madrid backline, has been completely activated!
Seeing this, Li Ang beckoned Matuidi to go straight back to the front of his penalty area.
Especially in the rib area near his left side, Leon himself sits in charge.
Marcelo's defense is still a little bit worse after all, and in terms of absolute speed, he may be able to keep up with Robben.
But in the area of explosive acceleration, he was a little uncomfortable by Robben.
And in the face of a Robben who already had an explosive trend, Leon did not dare to be careless.
Of course, he also knows that he is more inclined to defend on the left at this point, and Ribery is also a difficult character to play when he breaks down the right of his side.
Matuidi will not necessarily be able to assist Arbeloa in defending France's left-hand side.
But there is no way, if he has to choose one or the other, he can only limit Robben who broke out.
Because once Robben penetrates Marcelo and cuts into Real Madrid's penalty area, then his rubbing shot is an absolute threat!
Leon didn't dare to bet that Robben's feet were not going well today.
Of course, such a defensive strategy is only temporary.
Leon needs more tactical adjustments from Mourinho, and in the current situation, he doesn't feel that it is a good tactical strategy to continue to hold on.
Li Ang thought that if he held on for another five or six minutes, Mu Shuai should be able to give him the tactical adjustment after thinking.
However, an unexpected arrival caught Real Madrid and Bayern off guard.
Cross was wounded.
In another fierce scramble for the ball, Kroos was only halfway through the rush before he suddenly stopped his speed.
He jumped on one foot, and after a few steps he sat down on the lawn with a painful face.
He Wei, who was in the live studio, immediately guessed whether Kroos had not recovered from the previous muscle strain.
In the second half of the second leg against Paris Saint-Germain, Tonik Rose was left early for treatment due to a thigh muscle strain.
Before the final, Heynckes was also asked by German media about Tony Kroos's injury, and Heynckes was very optimistic at the time, saying that Kroos's muscle strain was only a minor problem.
But now it seems that this small problem is likely to disrupt Bayern's tactical deployment in the first half! ”
Director Zhang was already looking at Bayern's bench with the live camera at this time, and he muttered:
"Mueller is definitely going to be early."
As soon as Director Zhang's voice fell, he saw that Bayern's assistant coach had already picked up Muller and asked him to go to the sidelines for an emergency warm-up.
Li Ang calmed Kroos's emotions first, and after seeing that his injury problem was not very big, he trotted to the sidelines and asked Mu Shuai for a bottle of water.
"Do you want me to stare at Muller later?"
Li Ang took advantage of the gap between drinking water and quickly asked Mu Shuai.
Mu Shuai thought about it again, but shook his head.
"Let Blaise drop back and pay more attention to Muller, I need you to step forward more later."
Jose Mourinho's meaning couldn't be more obvious, if Muller comes on, then Real Madrid will have to change their current style of play accordingly.
Just as Heynckes played Mandukic ahead of time, Mourinho also had to bring forward the timing of the rhythm.
Li Ang didn't say anything more when he heard this, and just nodded briefly after replenishing the water.
After Kroos came off the pitch for treatment and Muller came on the pitch with Heynckes' tactical instructions, Karanka stood on the sidelines of Real Madrid and made Mourinho's latest tactical adjustment.
Matuidi dragged back and Xavi Alonso formed a back two, while Leon burst forward and almost pressed into the area where Schweinsteiger and Martinez were connected.
Cristiano Ronaldo's position is further premised, and Di Maria is a little introducted.
However, on the whole, Real Madrid's formation at the moment has indeed become four, three, three.
Such a signal for a change of formation fell into the eyes of Heynckes and Bayern Munich's players, and it was very simple.
"Come on, if we don't defend it, we'll fight a dignified battle with you!"
Even Leon had already pressed Bayern's half, and Heynckes didn't believe Mourinho was still putting smoke bombs on him.
There was some excitement in my heart, some nervousness, but more than that, I was heroic!
Just as Jose Mourinho trusts the Real Madrid he has built, Heynckes also trusts the Bayern Munich team he has built.
It's also a kind of loneliness to be invincible in your own division, and it would be a pity if the two strongest teams in the world met and fought together, and didn't win or lose by attacking?
At this moment, the difference of one goal seems to be no longer in the eyes of the players of Real Madrid and Bayern.
Because they know very well in their hearts that once this confrontation starts, it will not be a matter of one goal or two goals that can decide the winner.
In saying this, it seems a bit disrespectful to the defenders and goalkeepers of both teams.
But under the threat of two historic offensive fronts, it is the most normal situation to be unable to defend, this is the reality.
The 33rd minute of the first half, the fourth minute after Thomas Muller came on as a substitute.
Bayern Munich played a beautiful pass on the left side of Real Madrid's penalty area.
Ribery, who cut inside, received a cross from Lahm and then used a sudden through ball to find Mandzukic who pulled to this side!
Mandzukic did not turn around after winning the ball in the Real Madrid penalty area, but controlled the ball steadily with his back first.
At this moment, the Real Madrid central defender who is eyeing Mandzukic has become Ramos
If it was outside the box, then Ramos would definitely end Bayern Munich's attack with a tactical foul.
But now in the penalty area, let alone tactical fouls, Ramos didn't even dare to stretch his foot to break the ball easily, for fear that Mandzukic would give him a fake fall.
Muller was at the edge of Real Madrid's penalty area, and at this moment he suddenly stepped forward, apparently to make a pass with Mandzukic and look for opportunities to shoot.
His forward cut took away Matuidi, and Mandzukic also passed the ball back again!
Or Ribery!
The Croatian striker's sober mind allowed him to make the most correct passing choices
At this moment, the top of the Real Madrid penalty area that was empty by Muller was left with only Xavi, Alonso and Ribery.
Ribery didn't give Alonso a chance to steal, he didn't even stop the ball, he directly chose to shoot at the top of the arc of the penalty area!
It was Bayern Munich's most dangerous shot on goal in the first half, and Real Madrid were in chaos in the box.
Leon will definitely not follow Robben anymore at this time.
The moment Ribery took a shot, he stumbled into the box to prevent the Bayern players from stealing a second point.
However, he did not expect that the shot did not even directly threaten Casillas' defence.
Because in the middle of the football run, a figure who didn't know whether it was Real Madrid or Bayern intervened.
The ball was originally aimed at the direction of the lower right corner of the Real Madrid goal, but after being intervened by the kick that stretched out in the middle of the way, it turned and flew to the upper left of the Real Madrid goal!
Casillas has already made a save at this time, and he has no time to turn back again!
Leon, who reacted the fastest, only had time to rush into his own goal as soon as possible, and then threw himself out and stretched out his feet to try to hook the ball.
But at the moment when he hooked the ball, Li Ang actually saw that the football had crossed the goal line as a whole!
And this time, the linesman, who observed very carefully, also gave a positive answer to the referee for the first time!
The goal works!
Bayern Munich managed to equalize in the first half!
A little annoyed, Leon threw the ball out of the goal.
Only then did he have the time to see which Bayern player it was, and he made the most astute kick in the middle.
And after seeing the figure of Bayern No. 25 who celebrated the most passionately, Li Ang could only shake his head helplessly.
“MD! It's you, the second baby... This grimace of running! ”
Yes, who else but Thomas Mill could be in that position and put out the most suitable kick?
At Wembley, it was the turn of the Bayern Munich fans to revel!
Leon got up from the ground and roared loudly again to encourage his teammates.
However, he still subconsciously glanced at the Bayern players who were celebrating passionately.
Robery Combination + High Striker + Muller.
This is Bayern Munich at its peak!
(End of chapter)