Chapter 699: A New Combination of Fronts

It's not enough to just adjust the position of the back waist.

Real Madrid isn't just a matter of the midfielders.

During this period of time for Benzema and Modric, due to the decline in physical fitness, there were frequent mistakes.

Real Madrid's midfield possession dropped and Alaba's left side was unable to complete the task of moving forward.

Valverde and Ceballos came off the bench in the following period.

Real Madrid's midfield has completely changed.

This is a very risky move.

Once the new midfield combination does not adapt to the rhythm of the game, then in front of City's midfield, it is like a child facing an adult.

In the 70th minute, Haaland crossed back on the right flank to bridge his team-mates.

Gundogan's follow-up heavy artillery bombarded the door, hitting the upright post and popping off the bottom line.

In the 73rd minute, Manchester City captain Gundogan took the ball with his back on the line of the penalty area, and under the pressure of MilitΓ£o, he knocked the ball with his back.

Haaland received the ball and formed a one-on-one shot, and his right-footed push was blocked by Courtois's right foot, hitting the post and bounced off the post, which was cleared by Alaba's big foot.

Two pillars, exclamations in the Bernabeu Stadium.

Real Madrid's midfield was completely crushed by Manchester City, and Ancelotti's adjustment had no effect.

In the 75th minute, Real Madrid continued to make substitutions, using up the only two substitutions left.

First it was VΓ‘zquez who replaced Carvajal.

This was followed by Rodrygo replacing Benzema.

As the captain on the field, after Benzema left the field, he did not forget to remind Ancelotti who the captain's armband would be handed over.

Ancelotti didn't hesitate to point at Rossi.

Rodrigo took the captain's armband, ran to Rossi's side, and put it on with his own hands.

"Hala Madrid" is also played at this moment.

At this time, all Real Madrid fans at the Bernabeu gave a standing ovation.

[Rossi, as the captain of Real Madrid, will lead the team to complete the remaining fifteen minutes of the game. 】

[After joining Real Madrid for four years, Rossi has brought countless honors to the team! 】

[He can always stand up when Real Madrid is in danger!] 】

[With a precious goal, lead Real Madrid forward! ] 】

[This time, when the team needs him again!] 】

[I hope he will become the one who leads the future of the team!] 】

[Captain! 】

[Given this sacred mission!] 】

The director of the scene focused the camera on the former legendary captain of Real Madrid, Raul Gonzalez.

Perhaps this is a new legacy for Real Madrid.

The game resumes.

Real Madrid changed their formation 4-4-2.

Rodrigo played as a lone arrow, and Rossi returned to midfield to participate in the formation of the midfield.

The restructuring of the midfield, leaving only Vinicius and Rodrygo in the front, is the key to Real Madrid's comeback.

Prior to this, Manchester City players had successfully restricted Real Madrid's backs to the ball, which was the fundamental reason why Real Madrid could not play counter-attacks.

Removing Benzema, who has declined in fitness, and using a speed-oriented striker, Real Madrid's offensive strategy is already very obvious.

With Rossi's help, the transmission of Real Madrid's midfield began to flow smoothly.

Valverde, who came off the bench in the second half, had plenty of fitness to run back and forth.

When City's defence sloaned to the right, the left became a key area for Real Madrid.

Manchester City have a one-goal lead, but they are not sure of it.

Especially against an experienced team like Real Madrid, it is impossible to predict the outcome until the last minute of the game.

After thinking for a moment, Guardiola decided to let the team press forward boldly and press Real Madrid's midfield.

Manchester City, who already had a numerical advantage in midfield, pressed forward with the formation, so that Real Madrid had to return to pass the ball in their own half.

Once a player can't withstand the pressure, the result is a broken ball or a pass to the front court.

Rossi had to go back deeper to receive the pass, which made him much less of a threat to the goal.

In this game, Vinicius will find it difficult to break through Kyle Walker's defensive zone without the help of his teammates.

As for Rodrygo, he has to face the defense of Rodri and Dias, and he is even more difficult to support.

Rossi, who retreated deeply, allowed Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan to press forward boldly to interfere with him.

Even if Rossi was allowed to take the ball, he would not be able to turn around smoothly.

Manchester City is using a mature and steady defense to push the king of Europe into a desperate situation step by step.

Maybe they don't have a lot of experience in the competition, or maybe they don't have the background of a big club.

But they are enriching their experience step by step and building their own rich heritage step by step.

The time soon came to the 85th minute, and Real Madrid not only did not break through the Manchester City defense, but was suppressed in the backcourt, unable to move.

Anxiety, nervousness, uneasiness and other emotions are mixed together, and the faces of the Real Madrid generals are revealed.

Ancelotti has no choice at the moment, and he has already made adjustments that can be made.

It's not the only time this season that we've been so passive.

As early as the first two seasons, Real Madrid's "inaction" in the transfer market was aggravating the stubborn disease step by step.

It's just that Ancelotti relied on his ability to fully tap the potential of the players, and the veterans broke out frequently, barely surviving the crisis.

At present, Real Madrid's proud physical strength has been consumed step by step by Manchester City, and its potential has been squeezed to the limit.

Regardless of the outcome, Real Madrid will have to face a reshuffle this summer.

I really can't save any more money.

Once again, the camera shows the Real Madrid die-hard fans in the stands, with the Manchester City goal in front of them, and the ball has not been here for a long time.

Anxiety made the stands lifeless, and the pretty young lady had covered her mouth with her hands and prayed silently.

On the field, Real Madrid has been a little flustered under the continuous pressure of Manchester City.

The moment Courtois got the ball, his teammates around him were strictly guarded by the opponent, the passing line was cut off, and there was no good connection point.

At this point, Rossi quickly retreated from the middle circle and prepared to catch the ball.

Courtois saw Rossi, as if seeing a savior, and hurriedly passed the ball over, completely oblivious to the situation around him.

Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan moved quickly and appeared on the passing line.

Although he can't intercept passes, he can make tackles at the moment when Rossi stops the ball.

At the same time, the midfielder Stones quickly pasted in and formed a front and back attack with Stones.

[This pass is dangerous! 】

[There are two Manchester City players next to Rossi!] 】

[It's going to be broken!] 】

The speed of speech soared, and the on-site commentator became nervous with empathy when he saw the situation where Rossi was being trapped.

But

To break the ball from Rossi's feet,

Thinking too much!

I saw Rossi meet the ball sideways, stand firm with his left foot, stop the ball with the inside of his right foot, turn around and pull the ball back, and pass it back to Valverde behind him.

【Pretty get rid of! 】 】

[Dragon tail swing! 】

[Wow, I've got goosebumps all over my body! 】

[Rosie! 】

[You can always fight your way out when you are in danger!] 】

Completing this freehand and dashing backheel pass, Rossi didn't stop where he was.

He quickly turned and stepped forward, breaking out of the encirclement of Gundogan and Stones.

Valverde didn't hesitate to send a through ball that tore through City's midfield defence.

Once the midfield defense is in an emergency, the seemingly stable three-center-back defense line becomes very fragile in an instant.

Just as the defenders were hesitating whether to go up or retreat, Rossi passed.

Whether it's Dias, Kyle Walker, or Akanji.

The speed at which the three turned around and chased back was never as fast as the Brazilian twins.

Vinicius's forward timing, after being corrected by Rossi, combined with his explosiveness and dribbling, became a big killer on the left side of Real Madrid.

And Rodrigo's running and shooting, also under the guidance of Rossi, have improved by leaps and bounds.

Manchester City's defense, in front of the two, suddenly fell apart.

[Vinicius accelerates on the side!] 】

[Get rid of! ] 】

[Horizontal Transmission! 】

[Rodrigo grabs the point and shoots! ] 】

[The ball is in!] 】

【GOAL!!!!! 】

[Real Madrid equalized in the 86th minute! ] 】

【3:1! 】

[The total score is 4:4!] 】

The Bernabeu, which had been silent for a long time, once again erupted in deafening cheers.

The die-hard fans behind the goal were so excited that they only knew how to roar and roar desperately.

After the goal, Vinicius and Rodrygo came to Rossi's side at the same time.

The trio raised their arms and high-fived.

This scene made Real Madrid fans vaguely see the future forward combination of Real Madrid.

LWL, turned out to be born.

(End of chapter)