Football feast, starting from the acquisition of European clubs

Chapter 197
After Raul played, he was very active.

But his left back Roberto Carlos is 33 years old this year. As a full back, this is definitely an old player.

Therefore, when the game progressed to 10 minutes, now Roberto Carlos does not have enough physical strength to continue to press for assists.Otherwise, if he can't go back, there will be a huge loophole in Real Madrid's defense on the left.

Zidane, the midfielder on the left side of the center, is also 34 years old this year.After the second half of the game, his physical fitness also began to decline.

The most prominent performance is that the running response can't be as active as in the first half.

As a result, Raul did not receive enough support, and he could only fight alone on the left side in many cases, making it difficult for him to fully play the role of a new force.

On the Crystal Palace side, Ronaldo and Franck Ribery, two young men, are still full of energy.

After Chen Ran ordered the formation to move forward and press on the attack, he instantly became active.

The ball was at Maicon's feet as Real Madrid's attack was once again disrupted by Crystal Palace.

Maicon took the ball and ran all the way along the right line, and the dedicated Raul chased after him.

Seeing that he couldn't get rid of Raul, Maicon simply passed the ball to Vieira who came to meet him.

Vieira also took a few steps forward after receiving the ball, and found that Zidane behind him was chasing back, and Gravesen in front was also about to rush over to intercept.

So he did not choose to continue to dribble, but opened his right foot and pushed the ball to Franck Ribery who was already waiting on the right side with the instep.

Ribery wanted to break through after taking the ball, but made a few fake moves, but Roberto Carlos on the opposite side was indifferent and could not be fooled at all.

In desperation, Ribery had no choice but to pass the ball back to Vieira who kept up with the response.

This time, Vieira didn't stop the ball at all, but passed the ball directly into Real Madrid's penalty area with a big foot before Gravesen stretched out his foot to steal it.

However, because of the need to avoid being destroyed by Gravesen, Vieira used a bit too much force for this ball.

The ball flew directly past Real Madrid's goal and flew to the back point, even almost going out of the bottom line.

Fortunately, Ronaldo reacted quickly. After judging the ball's landing point, he immediately rushed over from the left.

Before the ball went out of the bottom line, he hooked the ball back to the middle.

Because it was a scramble, Ronaldo couldn't control his footwork well.

The pass was not high enough, and it was topped by Real Madrid defender Woodgate, and flew to Ronaldo's position again.

Seeing that the ball flew back again, Ronaldo didn't stop the ball this time, and directly headed the ball towards the middle of Real Madrid's penalty area.

This time, Crystal Palace's twin-tower tactics had a chance to show their talents.

Jan Kohler and Tony jumped high at the same time to fight for the header, but on the Real Madrid side, Ramos is 184cm tall and Woodgate is 183cm tall, they are not opponents at all.

Jan Kohler hit the top of the mountain and smashed the ball into the Real Madrid goal.

Due to the close distance, goalkeeper Casillas did not have time to react.Just raised his hand subconsciously, and the ball flew into the net.

"GOAL!"

Crystal Palace lead Real Madrid 1-0 away.

"Good job!"

Chen Ran waved his fist fiercely, and immediately heard deafening cheers from the bench.

"Boss, our twin tower tactics have succeeded again!"

Excited Guardiola and Simeone also gathered around and gave Chen Ran a high five.

"Hehe, although the routine is old, it just works."

Chen Ran smiled slightly, as if everything was under control.

On the other side, Carlo, who saw Crystal Palace's goal, turned livid, then walked to the bench, called Baptista and Cassano to warm up.

Since the Crystal Palace's twin-tower tactics can't be defended, then simply strengthen the offense and see who has the stronger attack power.

Competing for offensive strength, Real Madrid has never been afraid of anyone.

Carlo is also now cruel, and decided to go all out.

"Boss, there seems to be another substitution at Real Madrid."

Carlo's actions were quickly discovered by Guardiola and reported to Chen Ran.

"Baptista and Cassano? It seems that Carlo is determined to attack to the end."

Chen Ran turned his head and glanced at Real Madrid's bench, this Carlo is reckless.

"Boss, what should we do? Are we shrinking our defense now?"

According to Guardiola's understanding of Chen Ran, usually after taking the lead, Chen Ran will play defensive counterattack tactics again in all likelihood.

"No, continue to attack. The Champions League is different from the usual games. The total score of the two games is counted. The 1:0 lead is too small and very unstable."

"Boss, is this too risky? After all, Real Madrid's offensive strength is still very strong." Guardiola asked a little worried.

"Josep, as long as Crystal Palace keep scoring goals, I'm fine with letting Real Madrid score one."

"You have to know that even 2:1 is better than 1:0. After all, we can still score one more away goal. Don't underestimate this away goal. Maybe we can rely on it to advance to the next stage at a critical moment. round of the game."

"I see, boss."

Soon, Real Madrid replaced Gravesen with Baptista and Guti with Cassano, Carlo desperately.

On the Crystal Palace side, Chen Ran did not make any adjustments, and still maintained the twin-tower tactics, continuing to carry out high-altitude bombing of Real Madrid's restricted area.

The two teams have also changed from the previous half-court offensive and defensive battle to the current open stance.

If Gravesen is still considered to have a balanced offense and defense, then Baptista is obviously stronger in offense than defense.

Although he played as a midfielder when he debuted, the reason why Baptista became famous is entirely because of his outstanding scoring ability when he changed to play as a midfielder or even a forward.

When he was in Seville, Baptista scored 2 goals in [-] La Liga games and ranked No.[-] in the season's scorer list.

Now, Carlo let Baptista replace Gravesen as the single midfielder, which has to be said to be a huge risk.

"Josep, what do you think of me strengthening the offense in the middle?"

Chen Ran also discovered the hidden danger of Carlo's substitution this time, and was a little moved.

"Boss, do you want to attack Baptista's position?"

Guardiola reacted very quickly and immediately realized Chen Ran's purpose.

"That's right. Real Madrid put such a player with stronger offensive attributes in the midfielder position. If we don't seize this opportunity, wouldn't we be sorry for Carlo?"

"Boss, who are you going to trade Modric for?"

To strengthen the attack in the middle, it must be replaced by the midfielder Modric.

However, Guardiola was a little uncertain about who Chen Ran would replace.

Chen Ran knew what Guardiola meant by asking.

If Modric is used to replace another midfielder, then only one midfielder will be too thin.

Real Madrid's formation is 4141. If Chen Ran really wants to change like this, the defense line of Crystal Palace may collapse immediately.

But if you don't change your midfielder, you can only remove a forward.

In terms of strength and function, Tony is obviously stronger than Jan Kohler.

But Jan Kohler only came on in the second half and just scored a key goal. Would the player accept it if he was replaced now?Will it cause conflicts?
"Josep, let Modric warm up quickly and prepare to replace Jan Kohler."

"Boss, is this appropriate?"

Guardiola still couldn't help persuading him.

"Josep, we are in no position to think about anything else right now. Do as I say, go."

Chen Ran patted Guardiola on the shoulder and said earnestly.

"understood."

Not long after, Chen Ran called Modric to his side after the warm-up was over.

"Little Luka, after you came on the field, you just stared at that Baptista from Real Madrid to attack. That guy is actually a striker, and playing the midfielder is just his side job. Inform the others and pass you more. Understand? "

"Understood, boss."

Soon, Crystal Palace replaced Jan Kohler, who had just played and scored a goal, with Modric.

This substitution not only surprised Carlo, but even Jan Kohler, who saw the substitution number on the field, was taken aback for a moment.

In the end, under the urging of the referee, Jan Kohler reluctantly ran to the sidelines.

After Jan Kohler left the field, Chen Ran immediately greeted him.

Although it was a tactical need, Chen Ran also knew that such a substitution would hurt the face of the players.

Especially for these veterans who have been famous for many years, they must be appeased quickly, and the players must not be left with knots.

"Jan, you played very well. The goal is too important. However, we need to adjust our tactics now. You should come down and rest for a while. In the Premier League two days later, you will be the starting center forward, and the team will depend on you at that time." gone."

Chen Ran dragged Jan Kohler to the bench while explaining his intention to make a substitution.

"Okay, boss. Don't worry, I'm fine."

Jan Kohler was still saving face, and gave Chen Ran a smiling face.

Chen Ran breathed a sigh of relief, and gave Jan Kohler a thumbs up.

Although Jan Kohler was tall and burly, he had a gentler personality. He walked down the steps that Chen Ran passed, without embarrassing Chen Ran.

And Guardiola, who saw all this in his eyes, secretly admired Chen Ran in his heart.

Being able to bend and stretch, being a head coach is not easy.

Sure enough, as Chen Ran expected, Baptista, who was used to scoring goals as a striker in Sevilla in the past two years, couldn't bear his desire to attack, and repeatedly left his position and ran to the front to participate in the attack. Carol was pissed off.

And the Crystal Palace players who received Chen Ran's instructions passed the ball to Modric once they got the ball.

If Baptista is good in position, with his physical fitness, Modric is not an opponent at all.

But once he leaves the position, it is difficult to get back in time.

This time, Modric, who received the pass, was in an unmarked state.

And his position is not far outside the arc of Real Madrid's penalty area.If no one cares, Modric can kick the goal directly.

This led to Real Madrid's two central defenders, Woodgate and Ramos, having to separate one to run outside the penalty area to intercept Modric.

When Modric once again received the ball in this position, Ramos, who was still young and frizzy, rushed too hard.

Modric was prepared for a long time, with one pull and one dunk, he passed Ramos very easily, and directly dribbled the ball into the Real Madrid penalty area.

At this time, Woodgate, who realized that the situation was not good, was about to drop Tony, who was in charge of marking him, and rushed to defend.

This time, Chen Ran took the risk of offending Jan Kohler to show the value of Tony staying on the court.

Tony saw that Woodgate was going to intercept Modric. He took a step across and blocked Woodgate abruptly. A standard pick-and-roll tactic left Modric open.

"Little Luca!"

Hearing Tony's voice, Modric understood it, and immediately took the ball and rushed to the space left by Tony.

At this time, Woodgate was blocked by Tony, Ramos was still chasing desperately behind, and the two full backs Roberto Carlos and Cicinho were too far away.

Casillas found that no one can help now, only by himself.

As a result, Casillas immediately abandoned the door to attack and rushed towards Modric.

Seeing Casillas approaching, Modric immediately made a shooting action, which immediately deceived Casillas' center of gravity to the ground.

As a result, Modric made a false shot and made a real dunk. After dodging Casillas, he pushed his arch lightly and sent the ball into Real Madrid's goal.

"GOAL!"

Crystal Palace lead Real Madrid 2-0 away.

In an instant, the Crystal Palace bench immediately boiled up, and everyone rushed out to cheer and celebrate.

Surrounded in the middle, Chen Ran could only faintly hear Guardiola's voice.

"Boss, your substitution is amazing!"

"Josep! Josep!"

"Boss, I am here."

Hearing Chen Ran's call, Guardiola got out from the crowd.

"Hurry up and let Mascherano warm up, then replace Modric. Let Mascherano, Yaya Toure and Vieira play the three midfielders together, and the team becomes defensive and counter attacking again. tactics."

"Ah? Boss, wasn't Modric just replaced?"

Hearing Chen Ran's latest instructions, Guardiola was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth. He couldn't believe his ears.

"I know that my purpose of replacing him has been achieved, and he can come down and rest now."

"understood."

With black lines all over his head, Guardiola still carried out Chen Ran's order.

It's just that I can't help complaining, the boss is too utilitarian.

So, shortly after Crystal Palace scored the second goal, Carlo discovered that Chen Ran had replaced Modric who had just scored.

What a strange trick this is, first Jan Kohler, and now Modric.

Could it be that Crystal Palace's substitution principle is that whoever scores a goal is replaced?

(End of this chapter)