The strongest winger

Chapter 922 Brave State

No one except Mourinho was prepared to guess that Aiello would start, so many commentators were very surprised when they got the starting lineup half an hour before the game started.

In their perception, Aiello should rest for at least a week after participating in the fierce Asian Cup, otherwise his physical condition will be extremely unsatisfactory, which will be very unfavorable to Valencia's preparations for the league and Champions League knockout rounds, because it can be seen from past games that Valencia with Aiello is the top team, and Valencia without Aiello is at best a first-class team.

Hyde, the commentator of the first sports channel in Valencia, frowned and talked about his own doubts: "Is it really appropriate for Ai to start the game just three days after returning to the team?"

His guest partner Barry shook his head and said, "It's hard to say. As Valencia's number one star, he is the captain of the team when captain Albelda is unable to play due to injury, and he lost to Real Madrid 1:3 at home in the first leg. This means that this game is a guest at the Bernabeu in the Copa del Rey semi-final.

Speaking of this, Barry paused, looked up at the sky at 45 degrees, and then slowly said: "Actually, this is the Ai we know. He always maintains a sense of hunger in the face of honor. Therefore, when Valencia needs to score goals, he must take the initiative to ask to play. I guess... Ancelotti's idea before the game was to let him play as a substitute, but Ai has a strong desire to fight, so..."

"That's right, this is the Ai we are familiar with. I think... Valencia in this game will very likely complete the impossible task, reverse Real Madrid in the away game and get a seat in the King's Cup final!"

The two have been commenting together for many years, so the commentator Hyde knew the meaning of Barry's pause at the first time, and said quickly.

Countless Valencia fans sitting in front of the TV were very excited. They were just watching the game with expectations, but with the commentary between the commentator Hyde and the guest Barry, they regained hope that Valencia will advance to the King's Cup final, because Aiello represents a miracle...

Mourinho took over the starting lineup handed over by his assistant Faria, and after looking down at the names of L·AI's players, he grinned, as if everything was expected.

In this regard, Faria was a little surprised. In his expectation, shouldn't Mourinho be surprised to see Aiello's starting lineup in Valencia?

You must know that he himself was stunned for a moment after getting the official starting list. It really is more popular than others, and he can still learn a lot by staying with Mourinho as an assistant.

At least...Facing Valencia with Ailuo, he can still win without being arrogant or discouraged in defeat.

In this game, Valencia must beat Real Madrid by more than two goals to qualify for the Copa del Rey final, so the lineup is an aggressive four-three-three, goalkeeper Moya, defenders Alba, Albiol, Godin and Azpilicueta, three midfielders are Xavi Martinez, Cazorla and Mata, three forwards Aiello, Cavani and David Silva.

Real Madrid's starting lineup is not much different. The official lineup they give is a four-two-three formation. The goalkeeper Iker Casillas, the defenders are Marcelo, Ranocchia, Carvalho and Arbeloa, the double midfielder is Las Diarra and Xavi Alonso, the three forwards are Kaka, Ozil, Cristiano Ronaldo, and the single striker is Benzema.

But in fact, Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo belong to the category of forwards, echoing Benzema in the frontcourt, Ozil in the middle, and Harvey Alonso is the offensive and defensive hub and long pass scheduling.

Of course, his most important job is defense, forming an impenetrable wall with Lars Diarra, and clearing the way for the central defender combination of Ranocchia and Carvalho.

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Real Madrid's lineup has been running in the first half of the season. Mourinho's quick counterattack tactics have been almost perfectly integrated into this Real Madrid's tactical system. This season, 21 rounds of the league have scored a total of 64 goals, and the quick counterattack has contributed a lot.

The test of a team's strength is to quickly counterattack and defend. If both ends are doing very well, then... this team is a strong team!
However, the running-in of the lineup has little to do with Kaka. Kaka, who has just returned from injury, is not in the best condition. If it is not for the face of the capitalist Florentino, Mourinho is more willing to use Di Maria to play Kaka. The current state of Kaka is far from the Kaka in his impression...

Fortunately, Ozil and Cristiano Ronaldo's state continues very well, and they can always help the team in the process of switching from defense to offense.

Of course, Valencia's offense is more threatening, and it is difficult for any team to hold back the attacking group headed by Aiello.

Cavani, who replaced David Villa, who was absent due to injury, played well in the center position. He can play the ball and shoot. As long as he has more experience in the game, he is a top shooter.

But he is smart enough to know that Valencia is always serving Aiello. Unless there is a chance to shoot directly, under normal circumstances he will mainly serve Ailuo with the ball, which can also increase his tacit understanding with Ailuo.

I believe that as David Villa is getting older, coach Ancelotti will give Cavani more chances to play...

Nearly [-] fans flooded into the Bernabeu Stadium for the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, including [-] Valencia fans who accompanied the team.

At the beginning of the game, Valencia quickly organized a wave of offensive attacks. Kaka and Ozil in the defense were like wooden stakes, unable to play a defensive role at all. That is to say, Real Madrid's defense still had to rely on Las Diarra, Xavi Alonso and four defenders to complete.

The football quickly passed to the feet of the playmaker David Silva, but this time the defensive midfielder did not go up, but stood on the defensive left rib.

Seeing this, David Silva had no choice but to hand the ball to the foot of Mata in the middle, and pass the ball to the left to defend.

Obviously, Real Madrid's right-sided defense is a strong defense.

But the effective coverage of Real Madrid's double midfielder combination is limited, so Ai Luo got the ball in a very comfortable position.

Immediately afterwards, Ai Luo directly swung that thick right leg and hit the football.

A long shot over 30 meters from the goal!

Aiello's shot was so sudden that the midfielder Xavi Alonso didn't have time to block it.

Fortunately, the goalkeeper Iker Casillas was fully prepared the moment Aiello took the ball. Therefore, Ailuo was able to respond immediately after the shot. He stood on tiptoe with his left foot, stretched his body, and threw himself to the left.

"Oh--!"

Immediately, a loud exclamation erupted from the stands.

Originally, the commentator of Real Madrid TV was still talking about introducing Real Madrid's starting lineup, but he was frightened by Ai Luo's sudden long-range shot. Fortunately, he reacted quickly, and then said: "——Saint Igor is in good condition!"

At the same time, the fans in the stands applauded Casillas for his outstanding performance.

If it weren't for his miraculous save, Valencia would have scored in less than 1 minute of the game!

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The players before Valencia's substitute hugged their heads to express their regrets. If they scored a goal in the first minute of the game, then the game would be much easier...

The commentator Hyde was stunned for a moment, and then regretted speechlessly: "Real Madrid is really lucky. If it is not for the super goalkeeper of Casillas' level, then Ai's long-range shot has already scored the goal. What a pity!"

No one noticed that Kaka's face was a bit gloomy. Once upon a time, what I was best at was kicking long shots from a comfortable position, just like Ai Luo just now...

With an early shot threat, Real Madrid's defense clearly focused on Aiello.

However, players at Aiello's level are difficult to completely limit, especially when Real Madrid adopts a relatively strong offensive and defensive [-] formation. The combination of double midfielders can only protect the space and cannot actively defend.

What Mourinho hates to see the most is that the defensive midfielder leaves his post without authorization and leaves his defensive position.

Of course, the three midfielders are an exception.

So Aiello has many ways to create opportunities in the face of Las Diarra and Harvey Alonso who cannot leave without authorization.

Two minutes later, Aiello switched positions with David Silva this time and came to attack the right flank.

Due to Azpilicueta on the wing, the full-back Marcelo dare not go up easily, otherwise the unmarked Azpilicueta will easily get the opportunity to take the ball and pass it easily.

Facing Ozil's stake-style defense, Ai Luo directly accelerated the ball and dodged it.

Seeing that Ailuo was getting closer and closer, Lars Diarra had no choice but to be serious. As a result, Ailuo suddenly kicked the ball to the left with the inside of his right foot, swayed the angle, and swung his left foot directly!
Hyde was stunned, and then exclaimed: "——Shoot!"

"Oh--!!"

The Real Madrid fans in the stands also exclaimed following Ai Luo's kick.

Lars Dilaya saw that Ai Luo's leg swing was so large, and he fell to the ground and stretched his legs to block without hesitation. As a result, Ai Luo kicked the ball to the right with his exaggerated left foot, and switched to his familiar right foot to kick again.

It was too late for central defender Carvalho to block, he only heard a muffled 'bang', and the football flew from above his forehead to the goal.

Casillas had already moved to the near corner of the goal following Ai Luo's false shot and a real dunk, but Ai Luo's long shot was in the far corner!
I saw his right foot tiptoe vigorously, and flew sideways.

(End of this chapter)