I started with Torres, to revive German football

Chapter 204 The Battle Begins!

"I don't know what tactics Real Madrid will use."

On the morning of the final day, in the last routine tactical meeting, Guardiola made the last deployment before the game.

The players were a little surprised by the head coach's outspokenness, but they all waited patiently.

They all know that Guardiola never fights uncertain battles.

I don't know, it doesn't mean there is no way to deal with it.

"The key is what Zidane will think. I think there are generally those two situations."

Guardiola made a gesture with his right hand, "Either Real Madrid took the initiative to fight with us, or it was defensive and counterattack."

For these two situations, Guardiola has repeatedly deduced and deployed targeted tactical arrangements in the tactical class in the past few days, and all players are basically aware of it.

"As we said before, Bell playing on the right will put great pressure on us. At the left back position, we must pay attention to Carvajal's back penetration. This is very dangerous."

Manchester City's choice of left back is still Clichy, which is definitely the weakest link in Manchester City's rear line.
But the problem is that Real Madrid's two wing attacks are absolutely top-notch in the world. Manchester City's defensive players in the center may not have much energy to fill in the holes for Clichy. Once the opponent insists on launching an offensive on the right, Manchester City's left wing The defense really feels a little precarious.

"If Ronaldo moves from the left to the center, then we will adjust the targeted defense appropriately. Kanter must pay close attention to this point. And Yaya Toure, your position is also critical."

The two players whose names were called nodded one after another, expressing that they understood.

When Guardiola said this, he stretched out his hand and scratched his forehead, "Others, there is basically nothing to say. We are just like what we deployed before. Whatever tactics the opponent adopts, we will make targeted changes."

"For the opening, let's grab a wave." Guardiola couldn't help laughing when he said this.

"To be honest, if we choose to be conservative, we will definitely not be able to play Real Madrid. Those guys are a group of old fritters. They have played football together for so many years. The proficiency in important events is very important.
None of us can compare, this is their advantage.

If we can't put enough pressure on them, I'm afraid that group of guys will slowly anesthetize us like boiling frogs, and then suddenly give us a fatal blow.

Except for their two central defenders and the young man Casemiro on the midfielder, the remaining seven are capable of tearing apart our defenses in sports and positional warfare.

Their active offensive ability is definitely the strongest among the teams we have faced this year. The key is that they can sometimes counterattack patiently. The counterattack has been engraved in their bones.

Such a comprehensive team with a diverse tactical system is really difficult to deal with! "

"However, we also have our advantages, so it doesn't mean that against Real Madrid, our odds will be low.

On the contrary, if we can suppress Real Madrid strongly after the opening and bring them a suffocating pressure before their counterattack poses a threat to us, then we are likely to crush Real Madrid by attacking.

Carvajal and Marcelo are typical full-backs who are more offensive than defensive, and Modric and Kroos' defensive capabilities are not outstanding.

The core of their defense is the two central defenders and Casemiro, redeem them!

Pull them!Create a shooting environment for our sharpest knives, or let Zhao Jinge and Aguero attract the opponent's defensive attention, and then the midfielders in the back row will attack again.

In short, we have to invest enough manpower in the offense until they can't bear it! "

Guardiola has his own tactical philosophy, but he will never be blind.

He is not so stupid to play Tai Chi with Real Madrid.

Regarding how to play this game, how to defend the BBC, and how to suppress Real Madrid's midfielder, these are all in the pre-match preparations, and Guardiola has clearly deployed them.

When it comes to finals day, a lot of things don't need to be said.

"Finally, and most importantly."

Guardiola's tone began to become dignified.

"I know that you must be a little nervous now, it is inevitable, because we are about to embark on the highest honor in club football,

But let me tell you that the Champions League final is not only a test of the players' ability and team skills and tactics, but also a test of the players' psychological quality. Maintaining proper tension will allow you to concentrate more on the game. "

"Only a team composed of the strongest players in their hearts can win in this contest of the strongest."

"Obviously Real Madrid have more experience, but we are no less and I am sure you are ready."

"And the stronger the person, the more they will focus all their attention on the upcoming game at this critical moment."

"After a while, everyone will go to spend time with their families, relax and rest, and gather again at noon."

"Tonight, at the San Siro, we will use the methods we are familiar with and are good at, to kill Real Madrid and bring back the championship!
Tomorrow everyone will happily return to Manchester to celebrate the Triple Crown and receive bonuses and endorsements from the big boss.

Then bring your wife and children, or girlfriend, to enjoy a wonderful summer, the sunny beaches of the Mediterranean and the Caribbean are waiting for you! "

Guardiola deliberately said it very lightly, hoping that everyone can let go of their bodies and minds and not be under too much pressure.

The schedule on the day of the Champions League final day is very tight.

It can even be accurate to the minute.

After the lunch break, everyone is busy preparing for the final.

When it was time, the team all got on the bus and headed to the San Siro Stadium in the center of Milan.

At this time, the streets and alleys of Milan are already filled with the atmosphere of the Champions League final, and fans of the two teams can be seen everywhere.

Wearing their own jerseys, they marched towards the San Siro Stadium in groups, and some even held high the flags and shouted uniform slogans.

When they saw the Manchester City bus, the Manchester City fans cheered wildly, while the Real Madrid fans booed unscrupulously.

If it is not a coincidence, fans from both sides meet, then I am sorry, the police will have to be dispatched to maintain order.

In addition to the fans of the two teams, there are quite a few local residents wearing Milan duo jerseys, and they began to sell various snacks and drinks around the stadium. For the local ordinary people, this is also a rare fortune extra income.

Manchester City's hotel is closer to the San Siro Stadium than Real Madrid's, but their departure time is later than Real Madrid's.

As soon as I got off the bus and entered the player tunnel, the Manchester City staff who came to the scene early rushed to meet them, and the staff handed over from the organizer and UEFA explained some precautions, mainly about the locker room and training of both sides. The venue, and some procedures for the finals later.

Guardiola, who has already experienced two Champions League finals, has long been familiar with this, and it is basically the same.

The biggest difference is that the location of the locker room and the layout of the players' passage in each stadium are different.

Guardiola took his disciples in the player tunnel and met Real Madrid players standing together and talking to each other, as well as their coach Zidane.

"Hey, Pep!"

"Good afternoon, Zinedine!"

Zidane greeted him with a smile and took the initiative to say hello to Guardiola who came over.

French players such as Kanter and Sagna also greeted their predecessor Zidane one after another.

Don't look at the fact that the two teams will fight to the death on the court, and there will even be various bad behaviors such as intentional fouls.

But these are all things on the court. Off the court, they are basically friends who can’t see up and down.

There are quite a few players in the two teams who are teammates of each other's national teams, and the possibility of becoming club teammates in the future is not ruled out.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that sometimes it is really anger, or the situation of a deadly enemy in the true sense.

But this kind of situation rarely happens, and there is no old or new hatred between Real Madrid and Manchester City.

"Pep, have you stayed up late again recently? The dark circles on your face are really big."

Zidane took the initiative to pull the clip.

Guardiola also laughed,
"It's not because you are too strong. I was thinking about countermeasures, but I was so worried all night that I couldn't sleep well."

Zidane is more convinced of this, not to mention the two shining dark circles on Guardiola's face.

Guardiola himself is a well-known entangled emperor in the circle of football coaches. He must have stayed up late last night trying to stop.

"Don't think too much, just let go of your arms and be mentally prepared."

Zidane showed a winning expression on his face, and directly showed his aura of being a football champion.

Seeing Zidane smiling and looking smug, Guardiola was a little unhappy.

Why do you feel like you've lost?
However, he is not going to continue chatting with this guy Zidane anymore.

"Forget it, I won't bicker with you, see you on the court!"

After finishing speaking, Guardiola waved his hand, turned around directly, and brought his players back to the prepared locker room.

Before the game, both teams announced the starting list of the game in advance.

There is actually not much suspense about the starting lineups of the two teams.

Real Madrid's starting XI is:
Goalkeeper: Keylor Navas.

Defenders: Carvajal, Pepe, Ramos and Marcelo.

Midfielders: Modric, Casemiro, Toni Kroos.

Forwards: Bell, Benzema, Ronaldo.

This can almost be said to be the most extravagant lineup in the world, and Isco, James Rodriguez, Danilo and other players are sitting on the bench, which can be described as full of talents.

Manchester City is also not too far behind.

Goalkeeper: Joe Hart.

Defenders: Kyle Walker, Stones, Kompany and Clichy.

Midfield: David Silva, Kante, Yaya Toure and De Bruyne.

Forwards: Zhao Jinge, Aguero.

Manchester City's bench also has Gundogan, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Mane and other famous players, who are also outstanding.

Both teams are doing their best, and there are no injuries or absences, which makes this final full of highlights.

Especially Guardiola.

Real Madrid's sworn rival Barcelona, ​​who had coached Real Madrid before, reached the Champions League final twice, and won the Champions League both times. The success rate of the final is 100%.

Today, Real Madrid is ambitious and wants to regain the top of the Champions League, and Manchester City has become the object that Real Madrid must conquer.

Entering the Champions League final twice in three years, the strength of Real Madrid can be seen today.

And two years ago, Real Madrid slaughtered Bayern Munich led by Guardiola [-]-[-] in two rounds in the Champions League semi-finals.
Thus broke into the Champions League final and won the 10th Champions League in team history.

But Guardiola and his Manchester City are also not to be underestimated, and the atmosphere in the entire San Siro stadium has become extremely anxious.

Accompanied by the whistle of the chief referee on duty, this epic battle reached its climax immediately after the opening.

In the Champions League final, Manchester City showed more excitement than before, and their willingness to change the situation first was strong and obvious.

Without the kick-off right, they started the prelude to crazy oppression at the beginning of the game.

In Manchester City's offensive routine, today's Guardiola actually made a small adjustment in this game. In previous games, when Guardiola used the position of four midfielders, David Silva and De Bruyne is always active on both sides.

But after the start of today's game, Yaya Toure quickly moved forward, and David Silva and De Bruyne also had to recover slightly in the middle.

The three generals in the midfield formed a three-waist formation with Yaya Toure as the protruding front. Kanter, who was behind the defense, also followed the footsteps of the front three and formed a diamond-shaped position of four in the midfield.

The whole team switched to a [-] formation, completely ignoring their own defense, looking like they were going to attack desperately, press desperately, and never stop!

After Real Madrid kicked off, seeing Manchester City's crazy appearance, Benzema immediately shifted the ball back, and Manchester City's midfielders took advantage of the opportunity to press into Real Madrid's half.

"Tsk tsk, Manchester City's style of play is really aggressive! This feels a bit top-heavy. They don't care about their own backcourt safety at all, just to oppress Real Madrid's midfield organization!"

Andy Gray watched the situation on the court in the live broadcast room of Sky Sports.

"To be honest, in the previous Champions League finals, it was rare to see a team as aggressive as Manchester City. Even Barcelona, ​​which was once at its peak, did not show such a strong offensive at the beginning."

"Manchester City still has to be careful! Real Madrid's counterattack ability is obvious to all.

Their formation is so high, this is definitely an excellent counterattack opportunity for Real Madrid.

It depends on whether they can control and organize the ball under the pressure of Manchester City! "

(End of this chapter)