"Sit down and drink water!"

These were the first words Ancelotti said when he walked into the dressing room.

He never thought that his opponent would make a fuss about physical fitness.

You must know that the German team has a tough style, strong willpower, and is not afraid to fight with opponents physically.

But Zidane took advantage of this, through the high-intensity confrontation and rhythm in the first half, to wear down his physical energy.

It stands to reason that Bayern, which has less pressure from domestic competition, has more advantages in physical reserves.

Now it is Real Madrid who is the least afraid of him, and he has stabbed him hard.

This season, Real Madrid lost the league title early, and they are as many as 17 points clear of Barcelona at the top of the table.

Coupled with the fact that the Copa del Rey has always been a cup competition that Real Madrid does not care about, players can concentrate on preparing for the Champions League.

Fewer injuries and plenty of fitness were the driving force behind Real Madrid's reach for the final.

After thinking a little about the tactical board, Ancelotti said: "In the second half, we have to strengthen the attack and try to score a goal in 20 minutes. ”

This task is still difficult for Bayern players.

'Aljan, in the second half you replaced Frank and continued to look for chances on the wings.

Most of Bayern's attack in the first half was initiated by Ribery on the wing, who also had to take on the defense.

His physical strength is no longer able to continue to sprint the Real Madrid defence.

Replaced by the new force Arjen Robben, who rushed to attack at the beginning of the second half.

The two old partners are also masters and cheer each other on.

"Robert, in the second half you have to attack the goal more, you play the leading role, Ronaldo lurks behind you, ready to grab the second penalty."

"Thomas, you have to wait for the opportunity to attack the penalty area and take the second penalty at any time."

After explaining the tactics, Ancelotti finally advised: "We must score first in the second half to regain the initiative, do you understand? ”

"Got it!"

"Come on, Mia san Mia!!"

Serbian referee Mažić slowly walked from the sidelines to the center circle.

For the first time in all his years of enforcement, he hoped that the halftime would be longer.

The body of a 45-year-old is not a big impact for a football referee.

But the fast-paced offense and defense of the two teams in the first half really made him a little breathless.

Even during the race, the running was so violent that the foam behind the waist fell to the ground.

While he repeatedly confirmed that the wireless microphone and headphones were stable, the players on both sides were already regular.

The fourth official off the field held up the display screen for substitutions.

Down on the 7th, up on the 11th!

This substitution adjustment made Zidane, who was sitting on the field, smile.

Sure enough, changing people so quickly, it seems that the physical consumption is even more serious than imagined.

After Robben came on the pitch, Marjic checked the time and blew the whistle for the start of the second half.

At the moment when Benzema passed the ball back, Lewandowski, Rossi, and Robben rushed forward at the same time.

What's the situation?

Front-court pressing!!

Zidane was a little surprised.

He thought Bayern had suffered a loss in the first half and would start the second half in a more secure way, which was also in line with Ancelotti's tactical concept of balanced attack and defence.

But who would have thought that Bayern would start pressing up front from the start, forcing Real Madrid to pass the ball back to the centre-back.

With the addition of Muller, Bayern formed a group of four frontcourt presses in the frontcourt.

Vidal and Thiago came to the halfway line to press Real Madrid's midfield.

Two full-backs also slowly moved up along the flanks.

Zidane immediately got up, rushed out of the lounge, pointed in the direction of the goal, signaled to pass the ball to Navas, and the centre-back quickly pulled wide to the sides.

As soon as the ball came to Navas's feet, Bayern center Lewandowski immediately stepped forward to interfere.

Thiago, meanwhile, began to move from midfield to the front to press Kroos, who was organising the attack.

Vidal moved to the middle and took on defensive duties.

Seeing Thiago sticking towards him, Mr. Toni began to retreat to gain space to catch the ball.

Keylor Navas was also pressed by Lewandowski and passed the ball to Kroos.

After winning the ball, Kroos did not turn around, but took a step towards his right to protect the ball while observing Thiago's defense behind him.

Turning around rashly will only increase the risk of being cut off.

This area not only allowed Cross to observe the danger behind him.

At the same time, he saw Muller on the right, rushing towards him.

That's what a top-class midfielder can do.

Bayern quickly formed an encirclement in the front field and wanted to lock the heart of Real Madrid's midfield.

The rest of Real Madrid's players are also vegetarians.

Defender Casemiro came in quickly to pick up the ball and formed a pass with Kroos in a tight area, and then quickly played to Marcelo on the left flank.

The unguarded Marcelo easily received the ball and advanced, instantly breaking through Bayern's frontcourt pressing.

Due to the rapid approach of midfielder Bilda to the wing, Real Madrid did not have a chance to play a counter-attack and pass the ball back to the back again

This time, Bayern's formation immediately pressed forward again.

Lewandowski pressed forward for Raphael Varane for the first time and forced him to pass back to the goalkeeper.

Real Madrid's formation was forced to retreat just after half-time to respond.

In the face of high pressing, it is necessary to let the ball carrier have more points to respond.

When Cross is trapped, there will be at least five points of contact around him.

What Bayern have to do is block these points of contact and not let Kroos pass the ball easily.

Bayern's active pressure made the Real Madrid players feel more pressured suddenly.

However, Mr. Tony still relied on smart movement and accurate safety balls to firmly control the ball at his feet.

But it was always difficult for the ball to move forward, and it was a lot of pressure for the Real Madrid players.

They will have a fear of being cut off at any time and launch a counter-attack.

This worry will slowly turn into fear as the game progresses.

In the 50th minute, the Real Madrid players made mistakes in passing the ball under such continuous pressure.

Varane's return pass was too low and Lewandowski immediately pounced forward, forcing Keylor Navas to attack passively and kick the ball forward.

Vidal quickly accelerated towards the landing point, and after center-back Jule wrapped up Cristiano Ronaldo, he headed the ball to his team-mate.

Bayern switched from defense to attack.

Real Madrid switched from attacking to defending.

The players on both sides moved very quickly and threw themselves into the fight at the first time.

Bayern distribute the ball to Arjen Robben on the right.

The purpose of Peter Pan's appearance is to use his inward cut to constantly threaten the Real Madrid goal and disrupt the defense.

Real Madrid didn't dare to be careless.

Marcelo not only has to keep an eye on Robben, but even Cristiano Ronaldo has to come back to participate in defense.

Even if you have to stand, you have to put back the defense in place.

This is Zidane's strict requirement.

Arjen Robben cut inside along the penalty line and split the ball in front of Real Madrid.

Kimmich, who was inserted at high speed, did not stop the ball and crossed with his feet.

Lewandowski and Rossi pressed the middle at the same time.

At the crucial moment, Varane stepped up and cleared the ball with a header.

From this attack, you can see Bayern's tactical thinking.

Pressing high in the frontcourt, and quickly counterattacking after breaking the ball.

If there is no chance, switch to positional battles, and Robben on one side pulls the defense, and then he decides whether to cut inside or split the side.

Although it may seem simple, the threat is very great, and it brings out the characteristics of Bayern's players.

And that's not all.

When the ball is cleared, Muller and Thiago, who are lying in ambush outside the box, will fight for the second penalty.

Sometimes, even Vidal joins in.

If it is not grabbed, then Bayern will launch a counter-attack on the spot, and even do not hesitate to disrupt the opponent's pass with a foul.

Bayern played with Real Madrid from the second half of the game under such tactics.

In just ten minutes, there was a lot of noise in front of Real Madrid's goal, and Navas was full of soldiers.

The most direct response to Real Madrid's passivity during this period is Kroos, the core of the midfield.

Constantly being forced to foul by Bayern players made him a little embarrassed.

In fandom, there is a joke:

Whether the Real Madrid game is difficult or not depends on whether Toney's hairstyle is messed up.

The midfield conductor pointed well, and the hairstyle after the game can't be messed up!

It can be seen that the importance of Toni Kroos in Real Madrid's technical and tactical aspects.

In Bayern's continued pressing, Kroos was under tremendous pressure at both ends of the pitch.

Because he is the metronome of the team and is the target of Bayern's defense.

As long as he is locked, Real Madrid's attack is contained.

Beneath his smooth hairstyle, a small blonde hair falls between his eyebrows.

But Cross didn't have the heart to push him up.

Because he doesn't have time at all!

Bayern's pressing is here again!

(End of chapter)