The Old Port of Barcelona.

Usmanov's luxury yachts were too large to be parked in the outermost part of the Old Port.

The bow of the boat is facing the city of Barcelona.

Standing on the deck, the line of sight goes straight to the famous Columbus Monument.

To the south of the monument is the Olympic Park, which is located next to the port.

The Stadio Olimpico, the home stadium now used by the Spaniards, is here.

Although the distance was close, Usmanov asked the driver to come and pick him up every time.

Because, he is not used to walking into the stadium like everyone else, and his bodyguards are too conspicuous.

And the most troublesome thing is that there is no VIP box at the Olympic Stadium, which is the most intolerable.

There is also the long track and field, as well as the semi-circular areas at both ends of the oval track, which seriously affect the viewing experience of fans in the stands.

At the very least, Usmanov felt quite unhappy.

But all of this is very cool today.

To do this, he specially brought out a treasure of good wine, bringing Farhad Mohiri and another senior member of the club, technical assistant Ramon Planes.

Ramon Planes is only 40 years old, but he has been in management since '99.

Born in Lleida, he started as sporting director at Haus Petrlett in La Liga, and then moved to Racing Santander, Alaves, Lleida and other teams before moving to Espanyol in the summer of '07.

It's said to be a technical assistant, but it's a bit of a probationary period.

Usmanov and Farhad Moshiri were in need of someone familiar with the football business and the club after taking over Espanyol, so Ramon Pranes became their most valued senior executive.

He could even join Farhad Mohiri aboard Usmanov's luxury yacht docked in Barcelona's Old Port.

"Come, celebrate, for the prosperity of our La Liga!" Usmanov looked particularly happy.

"For the glorious future of our Spaniards!" Ramón Planes followed suit.

Farhad Mohiri pursed his lips a little helplessly, "I'm a vulgar person, making a lot of money for us!" ”

"Well said, vulgar is good." Usmanov was in a very good mood.

Why?

Because of the news announced by La Liga today, he was so happy.

Who would have thought that the broadcast rights of La Liga in the next three seasons would be able to sell for so much money?

Oh my boy, this is outrageous!

According to Farhad Mohiri's estimates, if Usmanov had not completed the deal within the year, he would have spent at least 50 million euros, or even 100 million, by the end of the auction for broadcast rights.

It's like picking it up for nothing!

Usmanov is not bad for this money, and this money will not make him so happy.

What he's really excited about is his wise decision!

"Ramon, tell the construction party that our new stadium needs to speed up the progress, I'm fed up with that damn Olympic stadium now, you tell the construction party, if you don't hurry up, I won't build it, buy the Olympic stadium, and renovate it!"

"Well said!" Farhad Mohiri applauded.

Ramon Planes hurriedly agreed, but secretly laughed in his heart.

It has to be said that the boss from Russia is not only rich, but also ...... It's really a tyrant!

"Farhad said, I made 100 million euros, it's okay, I don't take advantage of the Spaniards, I put this 100 million into the club, and this summer, we will add another 100 million to our transfer budget." Usmanov laughed.

Ramon Planes was full of surprise, "Boss, you ......"

Fahad Moshiri hurriedly stopped him on the side, "The boss said to add, it must be added, you are responsible for handling the financial supervision, think about how to invest, the most important thing is that the 100 million euros should be spent, so that all Espanyol fans can see our boss's intentions for the club." ”

"That's right, we have to fight Barcelona in the ring, the strength may not be as good as it for the time being, but the momentum must not be lost!"

"Well said, 100 million, do him!" Farhad Mohiri stirs up the atmosphere.

Ramon Planes nodded, "Understood, I'll let them prepare when I get back." ”

"Ramon, what do you think, Valverde?" Usmanov asked.

'He's a very good manager, so I think it's outstanding.

"Can it be reused?"

"Yes!"

"What about reinforcements?"

"I think there are two ways to think about it."

"Say."

"The overall strength of the team is good, judging from the current situation, the three heroes of the Western Super League, it is difficult to be shaken for the time being, they are all standing too high, we can't pull it down for the time being, occasionally one or two games can win, but competing with them, it will cost too much money."

Valencia is the team that really targets the top three in the Spanish Super League, and as a result, they are spending two or three billion euros now, and they may not be able to do it better than Villarreal and Sevilla.

It's not that it's the quality of the team, it's that Carlo Ancelotti is new to the team and the team is reorganized, so it's not a big problem.

Of course, judging by the current trend, Valencia still has a good chance of finishing in the top four.

"We should be positioned in the upper middle of La Liga and have the opportunity to shine in European competition, so we should consider a group of players like Deportivo La Coruna, who are particularly good but not very valuable."

"Go on."

"In addition, in addition to strength, from the perspective of club management, the trend of internationalization has been very obvious, and the three giants of the Spanish Super League have also demonstrated for us in the front, I think we can consider bringing in players from Asia Pacific and Africa, plus South America."

After a pause, Ramón Planes said: "I know the South American region very well, we can bring in the best players in this region, plus players from the Asia-Pacific region, so that we can promote globally, keep up with the wave of La Liga, increase the income of the club, and slowly accumulate strength." ”

"Okay, I'll leave this matter to you." Usmanov trusts Ramon Planes a lot.

"Also, I have a request."

"You say."

"If you can, sign a few players from Russia or Ukraine, and Eastern Europe is also good."

Ramon Planes nodded, "Understood, I know how to do it." ”

"Come on, then let's keep drinking!" Usmanov was in a very happy mood.

This person is in a good mood, and he feels pleasing to the eye when he sees everything.

Especially to Farhad Mohiri.

At the beginning, it was this guy who recommended La Liga to him, and it really turned out to be earned.

This made Usmanov very satisfied.

……

Some say that people in Mexico may not know Slim, but that does not prevent him from "lurking" in people's lives every day, and his vast business empire firmly controls all walks of life in Mexico.

Go to the mall and buy a bag, the mall is Slim's, and the bag is also produced by the factory that Slim invested.

Go to the café next door for a cup of coffee, which is Slim's, and the coffee is also produced by the farm that Slim invested.

Even if you take out your phone and make a call to a friend, the phone is bought from Slim, and the phone bill is given to Slim's telecommunications company......

Even, in Mexico City, any store you visit may be rented from Slim.

Carlos Slim Elu, a super-rich man who quietly controls Mexico.

But now, in the modest and modestly furnished office of his Carlo Group's headquarters, the Mexican super-rich man listens to reports from his subordinates about the setback in the La Liga rights auction.

He manages a vast business empire, but if it's just a few hundred million euros, he'll take care of it himself if he can.

What's more, this matter was personally deployed by him.

"Lost to Telefónica?" Slim asked unhurriedly.

"Yes, they bid very high, they are determined to win, we ......"

Slim raised his hand and motioned for him to say no more, "Tell me, what's next?" ”

Since you lost, it doesn't make sense to say more, so let's think about how to make up for it.

"We're looking for a way, maybe we can buy the rights from Telefónica."

"It's not a copyright issue, haven't you understood?" Slim's tone was a little unpleasant.

He was still not angry.

It's just a little headache, and the assistant under him has been with him for a few years, but he still hasn't learned to understand.

It's too cumbersome and too inefficient.

"Do you think I'm paying attention to the small business on the telecom side?" Slim asked faintly.

His voice was as calm as ever, but it brought great coercion to the person opposite.

He is a man who can decide a person's future and destiny with a single sentence, a high king!

"Whether there is copyright or not, it doesn't matter, it's a big deal to spend a little more money and buy it from Telefónica, but now what I want is gone."

Slim sighed.

From his point of view, he could get far more information than everyone else.

For example, the world does not know that there is a very serious debt crisis on the part of the United States.

They just know that the United States is in trouble, but they don't know how serious.

Slim probably knows some, but maybe it's more serious.

His team told him that if there was a problem on the American side, the European side would follow suit.

Goldman Sachs and the Wall Street guys have already begun to deploy in advance.

Slim doesn't do finance, he doesn't have much interest in the imaginary, but he prefers the real, for example, the construction companies in Spain.

The business of these Spanish construction companies in North and Central America and South America is too good, but I don't know why, the stupid X in Spain can still scrap such a good business, they are actually losing money.

Slim's Karso Group also has a construction company, so he couldn't figure out why.

These Spanish construction companies are all Fortune 500 companies, and with their current level of loss, if the European economy is affected by the United States, and there is a further crisis, they will be doomed.

That would be a very good opportunity.

A chance to buy the bottom!

But the problem is, rush over and tell everyone that I want to buy the bottom......

That's stupid, isn't it?

Besides, I'm not familiar with it at all, I don't understand it, how can I copy it?

Slim's business has spread all over Mexico, but he knows he has to do a lot of things.

As a former Spanish colony, Spanish businesses are absolutely of the highest quality for North and Central America.

This is especially true in the construction industry, which until now has been competitive.

For example, Slim has been eyeing FCC Construction Group for a long time.

He had never said it to anyone, and no one knew what he was thinking.

Everyone just thinks that the owner has suddenly become interested in football lately, and only in La Liga.

"Let the third child and Haji come to see me." Slim said lightly.

The third is his youngest son, Patrick.

Haji was one of his three sons-in-law.

Patrick has served as chairman of Telecom Americas since 2004, with Daniel Haji as CEO.

……

As the dust settles on the auction of broadcast rights in La Liga.

The media and fans all over the world are scrambling for it, and in Spanish football, especially La Liga, there is a kind of panic.

The teams currently sitting close to the relegation zone are the ones who bear the brunt.

For example, Osasuna, Getafe, Zaragoza and Athletic Bilbao are all threatened with the relegation zone, so they all want to hurry up and bring in reinforcements as soon as possible before the end of the winter break.

But there are also some that lie flat, such as Levante.

In the words of the anger of the local Valencia fans at the management of Levante: you didn't even wait for the most basic ambulance, and you just hiccuped!

What does that mean?

Levante has just eight points so far.

They have won just two games this season, and the unlucky side includes Unai Emery's Almeria.

And how many points does Osasuna, who are currently second from bottom?

20 points.

That's 12 points more than Levante.

In this case, if Levante is not relegated, who will be relegated?

What's even funnier is that they didn't know how to do it before, and they actually decided to let go of three players on a free transfer before the winter break, supposedly to save money, but who knows?

Therefore, Levante is recognized, and it is basically hopeless.

But other teams such as Getafe and Osasuna are also in a hurry.

They all want to make transfers during the winter break to strengthen their squad.

After all, no one is stupid.

Stay in La Liga, and next season you will earn a guaranteed income of 50 or 60 million euros, but if you are relegated, there will be nothing.

In this case, you must do your best to fight.

Getafe, for example, are said to have their eye on Bolton's French striker Nicolas Anelka and are raising money in the hope of buying the French striker to bolster their poor attacking firepower.

Anelka's transfer fee is expected to be between €15 million and €20 million.

However, there is a catch, and Nicolas Anelka is also currently interested in Chelsea, with the Blues likely to make up for the lack of a signing of the French striker during the winter break.

If Anelka moves to Chelsea, Getafe have two options, one is Diego Forlan, who has not been in good form at Chelsea this season, the Uruguayan striker has performed well in La Liga, and if he buys it back, it will also improve the team's competitiveness.

And then there is Marouan Chamack, a center forward from Bordeaux in Ligue 1.

The centre-forward has not scored many goals in Ligue 1 but has been very efficient in the UEFA Cup, and Getafe manager Laudrup is very optimistic about the centre-forward.

Osasuna and other teams are also rushing to bring in reinforcements, hoping to succeed in relegation.

But there are also some who do not need to be relegated, but are still strengthening reinforcements.

Valencia, for example.

The Bat Legion are still strengthening their reinforcements after investing heavily this summer.

According to the information Yang Hao received, they hope to form the team before the official implementation of the financial supervision policy in La Liga, so as to reduce the impact of the financial supervision policy on them.

And right now, their biggest headache is the team's midfield.

Carlo Ancelotti felt that the team's midfield was too thin to cope with the three fronts of the League Cup, La Liga and Copa del Rey.

Therefore, he hopes to continue to strengthen the midfield reinforcements.

As soon as the transfer began during the winter break, Valencia made an offer to Roma midfielder De Rossi, hoping to bring the main midfielder of the Red Wolves to the Bats.

Even, Valencia once raised the offer to 40 million euros, but it was still rejected by Roma.

The Red Wolves are now facing competitive pressure from Juventus and want to keep De Rossi and keep the team competitive.

As a result, Valencia turned around and signed Mohamed Sissoko from Liverpool for a transfer fee of 11 million euros, and the midfielder will be used as a replacement for Albelda.

Albelda is 30 years old, and although he is in good shape, he is still somewhat worried.

Subsequently, for a transfer fee of 25 million euros, Dutch midfielder Sneijder was signed from Ajax.

This is another transfer that has surprised even European football.

Clearly, Ancelotti is still not comfortable enough with the young Anderson.

Argentine midfielder Banega was signed from Boca Juniors for €18 million and high striker Nikic was signed from Racing Santander for €14 million.

The whole of European football is feeling the strong financial power of the Middle Eastern consortium.

Valencia also showed a strong determination to challenge for the title.

68 million euros!

Although the transfer market has not closed during the winter break, with the current trading situation, all teams except AC Milan for 24 million euros to sign the talented teenager Pato from Brazil International, are tightening their money.

Only a few teams in La Liga are still frantically recruiting.

Affected by the auction of transfer rights, everyone speculated that the competition in La Liga would become more fierce than ever.

Even, several teams in the middle and lower reaches of the rankings will definitely play with their lives in order to be able to successfully relegate.

After all, staying in La Liga, it is fifty or sixty million euros a year, relegation, nothing.

It's easy to calculate.

Yang Hao also felt the threat from Valencia.

In fact, there are still people outside who don't know that Valencia has also been in contact with Inter Milan and hopes to sign Adriano.

However, Inter Milan refused to sell the Brazilian centre-forward, and Adriano was reluctant to join Valencia.

The Bat Legion shifted their target and tried to sign Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, but United also sternly refused.

With the additions of Sissoko, Sneijder, Banega and Zikic during the winter break, Valencia's entire midfield has become noticeably better.

Add to that Villa, who were already in the team, Juan Mata, Vicente, Nani, Anderson and Berbatov, who have been in the team this season, and the strength of the Bats is also terrifying.

Their goal this season is definitely to finish in the top four.

……

On January 16, the second leg of the knockout round of 16 of the Copa del Rey was held.

Atletico still played with a full bench line-up, away to Valladolid.

The first half was 0-0, but three minutes into the second half, Suarez opened the scoring for Atletico with an assist from Angel Di Maria.

But in the 68th minute, Valladolid striker Joseba Llorente scored a goal for Valladolid.

In the end, the two sides shook hands 1-1.

Atletico eliminated Valladolid 2-1 on aggregate to advance to the last eight.

And the matchup map of the quarterfinals is also quite exciting.

Villarreal against Barcelona, Atletico Madrid against Getafe, Valencia against Real Mallorca and Racing Santander against Athletic Bilbao.

Among them, Real Mallorca defeated Arsene Wenger's Real Madrid 2-1 at home and 1-0 away.

Alexis Sanchez and Vidal started both games and performed well.

After being eliminated from the Copa del Rey, Arsene Wenger was not discouraged and said that Real Madrid would concentrate all their forces on the league and Champions League next.

"With the fierce competition in La Liga now, it is almost impossible to fight on three fronts."

Arsene Wenger believes that La Liga is now the most competitive league in European football, far surpassing the Premier League.

And the words of the French also made the British media, which has not been in a very good mood recently, very dissatisfied.

Many media, including The Sun and The Times, have written articles to refute Wenger, and even accused him, believing that he went out of the Premier League, how can he belittle the Premier League in turn?

But this is also an indisputable fact.

For example, in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, Barcelona played Sevilla.

Both teams are in the round of 16 of the Champions League, and both are teams that have qualified for the top of the group and have a high probability of reaching the last eight.

Is it conceivable?

In the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, there was a Champions League quarter-final matchup.

Real Mallorca are currently in the middle of La Liga, but what about Real Madrid?

It is currently at the top of the list.

In the two-legged match between the two teams, Real Madrid suffered a double defeat.

Why?

Because Real Madrid rotated over two legs, they lost 2-1 away from home, and when they returned to their home stadium, they couldn't attack and conceded another goal.

Now the competition in La Liga is so fierce.

……

The brutality of the cup is just the beginning.

In order to be able to stay in La Liga, all the teams are crazy.

Getafe came back to Sevilla 3-2 in the 20th round of La Liga at the weekend.

What does it make of Juan de Ramos's side, who have been on a winning steam in the Champions League this season, to be beaten by a relegation team in La Liga?

Interestingly, in the first round of this season, Ancelotti was beaten 0-3 by Villarreal, still at home.

In the 20th round, Ancelotti was a guest at the Love Song Stadium and in turn abused Pellegrini 3-0!

Villa, Antonio López and Dimitar Berbatov scored one goal each.

It's really fresh.

Osasuna also went on fire this round, beating Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at home.

Barcelona beat Racing Santander 1-0 at home, with Thierry Henry scoring the winning goal.

The most eye-catching match in the 20th round was the Madrid derby the following day.

Atletico Madrid sit at the Emirates Stadium to take on a visiting Real Madrid.

This is also the top battle in La Liga this season.

Atletico Madrid, who have one round less to play, are temporarily behind Real Madrid, and this game will decide the top spot in La Liga, so both sides take it very seriously.

Real Madrid manager Arsene Wenger said in his pre-match press conference that it would be a very, very difficult game.

'We're playing against a very special team.

"If I had to define this game, it would feel like a battle to defend the planet."

"We're going to be put to the test at the Emirates Stadium for an attack from creatures from outer space."

Arsene Wenger says every goal counts against a team like Atletico.

'We can't let a team of this calibre score even one goal, otherwise we're going to have a very low survival index and end up in a kind of loop."

Arsene Wenger meant that after conceding the goal first, he was in a hurry to equalize, only to be seized by Atletico Madrid to score again.

The Real Madrid coach appealed to Real Madrid fans before the game, hoping that they could give more support to the team.

'I want to tell our fans that our style of play and philosophy is not going to change, but it's not the whole responsibility of a team to play a good game, and I hope the fans will continue to support the team when we are in a difficult situation.'

It is also understood by the outside world that Arsene Wenger intends to adopt a more conservative tactic at the Emirates Stadium.

Marca even concluded that Arsene Wenger would return to a back three.

Only the three midfielders can effectively contain Atletico.

……

January 20, Emirates Stadium, Madrid.

Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid.

The Sheets still played out their best 433 tactics.

Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer;

Defence: Marcelo, Thiago Silva, Pepe and Alves;

Midfielders: Xavi Alonso trailing, Andres Iniesta and Kaka in the middle;

Forwards: David Silva, Fernando Torres and Lionel Messi.

Arjen Robben and Patrice Evra were injured on the entire left side, which led to Yang Hao having to pull out the combination of Marcelo and David Silva for this match.

Arsene Wenger was clearly aware of this, so he also lined up a 433 formation.

Goalkeepers: Casillas;

Defenders: Ashley Cole, Chiellini, Samuel and Lahm;

Midfielders: Andrea Pirlo trails behind, Yaya Toure and Essien in the middle;

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Joaquin.

At the beginning of the game, Atletico Madrid, who took the lead in kick-off, kicked the ball into their own half, and Real Madrid was the first to grab it.

At this time, Yang Hao stood on the sidelines, and he could clearly see that Real Madrid's tactics were not simply 433, but a bit like a 4231 formation, because Essien was closer to Pirlo, obviously to protect Pirlo.

It's a bit of a double-back feeling.

Yaya Toure is more advanced overall, a character who can be both front and back.

It's hard to define.

For example, when Xavi Alonso gets the ball, it is clear that Yaya Toure is pressed up to grab it.

At the same time, all the players of Real Madrid will follow.

Atletico relied on their skillful footwork to seize possession of the ball from the opening moment and try to plan an attack.

In Robben's absence, Yang Hao gave instructions to the players on both sides of the front, and David Silva and Messi both actively retreated to the ribs to respond, forming a midfield possession advantage.

This is because he is worried that Real Madrid will play with a back three.

But only 1 minute after the game, Yang Hao felt very strange.

Arsene Wenger's side started the game with a back four, four in midfield and two tight defensive lines.

But what really makes Yang Hao feel bizarre is that Ronaldo and Joaquin have both retreated to the side to defend, plus Essien and Pirlo, which is a bit similar to 4411, and Yaya Toure is relatively forward.

It looks like it's trying to push Xavi Alonso for that point.

Of course, the situation is changing all the time.

For example, the opening 2 minutes this time.

After Messi retreated to the right rib to receive the ball, Kaka suddenly cut diagonally in front of him, and Messi dribbled the ball horizontally.

Atletico's two superstars formed a very tacit reverse run.

But Real Madrid's strategy at this time was that Ronaldo followed Messi, plus Essien and Pirlo, and Yaya Toure, and the four quickly formed a circle.

Messi couldn't make a connection with Kaka and was forced to pass the ball to Iniesta.

As soon as Xiaobai got the ball, Joaquin forced him.

Iniesta couldn't help it and was forced to pass back.

At this time, there were still only two people in the backline, Pepe and Thiago Silva.

Ibrahimovic was the first to quickly press towards Atletico's two central defenders.

Behind the Swedish centre-forward, Real Madrid quickly launched a defensive formation and pressed forward steadily.

"It's an interesting defense." Yang Hao couldn't help but praise.

The likes of Juanma Lillo, Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino all nodded their heads.

Obviously, Wenger is also extremely afraid of the connection between Messi and Kaka, so he will arrange such a defensive line similar to a pocket formation, as long as Messi or Kaka takes the ball, they will surround them, trap them, and cut off the connection between Messi and Kaka.

"Arsene Wenger has really put in a lot of effort, and he has even invested in it." Juanma Lillo laughed.

Now, when all teams encounter Atletico Madrid, they will do everything they can to restrain and defuse Atletico's attacking pressure.

But tonight......

"Is Arsene Wenger going to defend it?" Juanma Lillo asked.

Yang Hao shook his head, "No, he must be hiding his back hand, and it's not that simple." ”

In fact, if Wenger hadn't deliberately said that before the game, it seemed that he was pretending to be bitter, calling on Real Madrid fans to support Real Madrid, even if they made some forced choices in order to win, they would continue to support the team.

Everyone thinks that this is because Wenger is afraid of being scolded, so he is giving Real Madrid fans a vaccination in advance.

But the problem is that Yang Hao never believes that Wenger will do this.

Just because you are afraid of being scolded, so you leak the team's tactics in advance?

Arsene Wenger wasn't so bold.

Although there is nothing to hide from the counter-attack, it is not Wenger's style.

……

With Atletico taking control of the ball after the opening.

Iniesta regrouped with a backpass and immediately created another chance.

Alves received Xavi Alonso's ball on the right and passed it to Messi, who ran from the middle.

As soon as the Argentine stopped the ball, Ronaldo immediately rushed over to defend.

This scene happened to be on the side close to Yang Hao, he saw it clearly, and just exclaimed: Famous scene, the result is ......

Messi made a feint when he stopped the ball, and after deceiving Ronaldo, he was about to turn around with his other foot to pluck the ball.

The Portuguese was upset and went straight up with a kick that didn't touch the ball but tripped Messi to the ground.

The referee blows the whistle, fouls, set-pieces.

Cristiano Ronaldo slowly retreated.

Arsene Wenger applauded vigorously from the sidelines, applauding the Portuguese's defence.

Messi was also fine, got up from the ground.

Atletico quickly sent a free kick and Messi dribbled the ball diagonally into the periphery.

The connection between him and Kaka was severed, so he single-handedly tried to break through with the ball, but was caught between Ashley Cole and Chiellini.

The ball passed, but Messi didn't.

More than 70,000 Atletico fans at the scene still kept cheering and cheering for the team.

But everyone felt that the intensity of the game was extraordinary.

Real Madrid came prepared, and they were very well prepared.

Atletico Madrid said that it was 433 in this game, but in fact, the two full-backs were still very high.

Especially when you have the ball, Pepe and Thiago Silva are basically left behind.

And in the fourth minute, Xavi Alonso seized the opportunity and sent a long diagonal pass to the left side of the field.

Marcelo stepped forward quickly, judging where the ball would land.

But Rahm also followed as soon as possible and stuck to Marcelo step by step.

The Brazilian was unsure of breaking away from Xavi's defence and pulled the ball down the middle with his left foot, trying to avoid Lahm.

But the German defender quickly got entangled in close proximity.

When Marcelo tried to get the ball to David Silva, Essien burst out and scrambled to cut it away.

After snatching the ball, Essien immediately handed it to Andrea Pirlo, who played a diagonal pass to Cristiano Ronaldo on the left flank.

The Portuguese counter-attacked quickly, caught up with Pirlo's pass and rushed forward with the ball.

Cristiano Ronaldo did not go to the sideline, but went straight first, and when he reached the 30-metre area of Atletico, he began to walk diagonally down the middle, trying to avoid Pepe, who was scrambling, while Ibrahimovic ran to the left side of the box.

But when Atletico Madrid's defenders showed a flaw because of their running, Ronaldo suddenly sent a through ball into the penalty area.

Ibrahimovic changed direction in a clever way, quickly cutting into the box from the left side of the arc and chasing Ronaldo's pass, but at the critical moment, a burly red and white figure quickly came out of the goal.

Neuer fell to the ground decisively and held the ball firmly in his arms.

Ibrahimovic jumped past the German goalkeeper and almost took his chance.

The entire Emirates Stadium once again erupted in thunderous cheers, which were given to Neuer, who was decisive in attacking.

'Real Madrid's quick counter-attack was very threatening.

"Especially Cristiano Ronaldo's dribbling."

'We could see that it was very fast, and it was very tricky, deliberately turning into the middle, staggering the running line with Ibrahimovic and then suddenly passing through.

"I have to say that this direct pass is very stealthy and very threatening."

"Atletico goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was very accurate in timing his attack and he didn't make another mistake."

"We saw that Neuer was shouting at his teammates and kept pointing to his eyes, probably telling his teammates, I am staring, don't be afraid."

"But I think Atletico's teammates should have told Neuer: It's because you're staring, that's why we're afraid!"

"Haha......"

"There are three treasures in Atletico's defence this season, Ramos, Pepe and Neuer, and it is said that all three will play at the same time, Atletico will concede, but we didn't see Ramos tonight."

……

Although the counterattack failed to score, when Neuer stood up, he found that the Real Madrid players did not retreat, but were ready to press in the front.

This is somewhat unexpected.

It was clear that Real Madrid wanted to attack up front.

And when Neuer threw the ball to Alves, Ronaldo and others forced it over as soon as possible.

The Portuguese was very aggressive, even tangling Alves directly down the left flank, forcing the Brazilian to make a mistake in passing.

The two were entangled on the left side of the Atletico penalty area, Alves counter-attacked after losing the ball, and when Ronaldo tried to break through, Alves was tackled, but the ball went out of bounds and became a throw-in.

Ashley Cole came up and took a quick throw-in, tossed it to Ibrahimovic, then to Cristiano Ronaldo and then back to Andrea Pirlo, who came in behind.

Andrea Pirlo took the ball and passed it to Yaya Toure.

At this time, the Ivorian blocked Xavi Alonso with his body at the edge of the penalty area, stopped Pirlo's pass, and sent a pick pass with a light pick.

And Cristiano Ronaldo, who was still near the periphery of the penalty area just now, was rushing forward at great speed and rushed to the left side of the goal.

At the critical moment, Neuer once again abandoned the goal, grabbed ahead of Ronaldo, and took the ball directly off with both hands.

The Portuguese pounced, but turned around, gave Yaya Toure a thumbs up, and ran back with a smile.

In just over 5 minutes, the two teams went back and forth, the rhythm was very fast, and the ball also changed hands back and forth, attacking and defending each other, which was dizzying.

Yang Hao clasped his hands in front of his chest and stood on the sidelines watching the game.

He found Arsene Wenger's targeted tactics tonight interesting.

Instead of blindly defending, it is a bit of an initiative, a feeling of pressing and pressing in a high position, or pressing and pressing all over the court.

But something didn't feel right.

It's like just now, Yaya Toure's pick up pass at the edge of the penalty area is really very threatening.

The most dangerous area of the Ivorian midfield is in this area.

Xavi Alonso was unable to stop him, but was suppressed.

This is very troublesome.

So, Yang Hao called Kaka and Iniesta, signaling them to be careful and try to contain Yaya Toure's pass near the edge of the penalty area.

This guy is too offensive in this area.

Real Madrid also didn't look like they were going to fight Atletico Madrid and fight all over the field.

If they really want to kick like this, will they be able to withstand it?

Wenger can't afford not to learn from his lessons.

There is too little time, and Yang Hao still can't see the clues.

The only thing that is certain is that Real Madrid are not very keen on possession tonight, but mainly on defense.

But Wenger's defense is not blindly defending, but taking the initiative to attack, with the momentum of fighting against Atletico Madrid.

It was a very courageous choice.

Judging from the performance in the first 5 minutes, it seems to be quite effective.

But only for 5 minutes.

If Atletico are so easily contained, then what else is there to fear from the Sheets?

Looking at Arsene Wenger in front of the away team's dugout, the Frenchman seemed to be full of ambition, giving the impression that the process of the game was not unexpected by him.

This made Yang Hao even more sure that this guy's tactics were definitely not so simple.

But no matter what, Atletico will continue to attack!

As long as one goal is scored, Real Madrid is passive.

It's the end of the month, kneel and beg for a monthly pass! Bye, thanks, blah!!

(End of chapter)