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Chapter 239
Earlier in the press conference before the game, Blanco expressed an optimistic attitude: "The better team will advance to the next round. I think our team has this strength. Stone? He scored in the last game. A wonderful goal and I hope he plays well today. Ibrahimovic is very important for us and I think it will be difficult for Atletico Madrid defenders to guard him."

Simeone didn't like a war of words, simply saying: "We will play our own style of football."

What is Atletico Madrid's style of football like?At least from today's point of view, it is more reflected in the counterattack.

After Atletico Madrid hit the crossbar, Paris Saint-Germain gradually took the initiative on the field.Although Atletico Madrid also had a sharp counterattack, in general, it can be summed up in one sentence: the game fell into the rhythm of Paris Saint-Germain.

Both Shi Hao and Cavani often return to defense at the request of Blanco, and restrain Atletico Madrid’s full-backs who have assisted; when attacking, one of Shi Hao and Cavani always pulls the side, and the other supports in the middle Ibrahimovic and Shi Hao run to the middle most of the time, this is because his ability to hold the ball in the middle is better than Cavani.

Matuidi and Verratti, on the other hand, are not as forward and wide as they were when they played against Chelsea. Since Shi Hao shared their organizational pressure in the middle, they also added a point of delivery in the middle. Can be more patient in making a fuss in the middle.

In the pre-match analysis meeting, after Blanco pointed out Atletico Madrid's defensive tactics, he asked the players to play more in the middle of the game and use the personal abilities of the stars to attack Atletico Madrid's defense.

Judging from the first half, Blanco's arrangement was relatively successful, and they frequently threatened Atletico Madrid's goal.

In the 13th minute, Shi Hao and Ibrahimovic hit the wall in front of the penalty area. Shi Hao was knocked down by Cork after getting the ball. Paris Saint-Germain won a free kick in an excellent position at the top of the penalty area.

Ibrahimovic was vying for the free throw, but Shi Hao was at a disadvantage in terms of momentum, and gave up the right to the free throw.But Ibrahimovic hit the ball slightly above the crossbar when he shot a strong free kick.

Atletico Madrid's high pressing tactics are still effective, although the Paris Saint-Germain players are prepared, but they are still clumsy.In the 19th minute, when they fell in the backcourt, Cabaye's return pass was intercepted by Cork, and Atletico Madrid got a golden opportunity.

Cork then sent a through kick, Diego Costa shot directly in the penalty area without stopping the ball, but fortunately, the captain Thiago Silva of Paris put in a tackle in time to block the ball out of the baseline.

Atletico Madrid also wanted to use the corner kick to make a fuss. Cork took a tactical corner kick, but Juanfran's cross was preemptively destroyed by Matuidi.

In the 23rd minute, Paris Saint-Germain once again created a murderous intention in the penalty area of ​​Atletico Madrid. Shi Hao swayed continuously on the left side of the penalty area like a butterfly wearing a flower, and then passed a half-high ball through the crowd, but it was a pity that Ibrahimovic shot from the spot It hit Godin out of the bottom line.

Verratti took a corner kick, Shi Hao ran outside the penalty area to catch the ball, stopped the ball with his chest, jumped up and shot with a barb with his left foot, which surprised everyone, but unfortunately it was higher than the crossbar.

After 1 minute, Paris Saint-Germain took consecutive corner kicks and was destroyed by Atletico Madrid players. They won the third corner kick. Verratti took a corner kick on the right and hit the top of the arc again. Shi Hao pulled out to catch the ball, stopped the ball with his chest, turned around and volleyed halfway, this time it almost flew out of the goal by brushing the crossbar.

Simeone was so nervous by Paris Saint-Germain's consecutive threatening attacks that he stood up and kept walking around the sidelines, muttering words.But he didn't come up with any good solution.

In the next period of time, Atletico Madrid's counterattack also caused some troubles for Paris. Felipe broke into the penalty area and shot from a small angle on the side net; Costa's anti-offside caused a foul by Paris Saint-Germain. Atletico Madrid A free kick was awarded, Cabaye was booked and their free kick failed to score.

However, whether it is a neutral fan or the 4 Parisian fans who flocked to the Parc des Princes, they all think that Paris Saint-Germain should score first. After all, Paris Saint-Germain has taken the initiative and has many more opportunities.

In the 36th minute, Shi Hao played what he was good at. After taking the ball near the midfield, he rushed forward along the left. Slow down when you come near the bottom line of the big penalty area.

Godin pushed forward, and Felipe also chased after him, approaching quickly.Facing the double-teaming, Shi Hao flicked the ball to the baseline with his left foot, and Godin quickly moved to the baseline.Unexpectedly, Shi Hao's left foot brought the ball back again, such a simple flick of the cow's tail directly wiped it from his left side.At this time, Felipe also made a movement beside him, squeezing Shi Hao with his left shoulder, while trying to get the ball from Shi Hao's feet.

Shi Hao turned about 90 degrees to the left, turned to face the baseline, and then pulled the ball with his left foot, avoiding Felipe's steal, and quickly kicked the ball back to the opposite direction with his left foot. Shengdi flashed an angle from between the two, and shot from a small angle on his right heel.

Courtois was very focused, but Shi Hao's ball was flying towards the goal. He had no time to bend down, so he could only block it with his feet.Coincidentally, the football flew towards Shi Hao again.

This time Shi Hao didn't shoot, but after feinting a shot, he knocked the ball with the heel of his left foot to Maxwell who was assisting in the corner of the penalty area.Maxwell is indeed a teammate with Ibrahimovic Ajax. He quickly swept the ball in the middle. Ibrahimovic squeezed Miranda away with his strong body, touched the ball lightly, and the football rolled into the empty goal.

There was a wave of home fans celebrating as if the team had reached the final.

After scoring the goal, Ibrahimovic ran over and hugged Maxwell, but Shi Hao, who initiated the attack, was ignored.Shi Hao shrugged helplessly, and ran to the stands to applaud.

The fans were fascinated by Shi Hao's previous series of performances, and gave him applause one after another.

In the 36th minute, Paris Saint-Germain finally took the lead at home!If this score is maintained until the end, they will eliminate Atletico Madrid with away goals.

After leading, Paris Saint-Germain retracted its formation slightly and slowed down the rhythm.This is the way a mature team plays, and with less than 10 minutes left in the first half, it was certainly a good choice.

But in a fast-paced game like the Champions League, this approach is not necessarily so wise.

Atletico Madrid took advantage of Paris Saint-Germain's opportunity to relax and aggressively press the attack, threatening the home team's goal again and again.

In the 42nd minute, Atletico Madrid cooperated in front of the penalty area of ​​Paris. Cork ran to the center to support and lobbed the ball to the left.Felipe jumped in at high speed and made a cross immediately after receiving the ball. Diego Costa beat Maquinhos to head the goal from the front point, and the football slid out.

(End of this chapter)