Ultimate Demon Sword

Chapter 295 Defense Wins the Championship
Everything changed too fast. Before the end of the first half, Atletico Madrid quickly achieved a 2:1 lead, and the fans on both sides in the stands were experiencing a double sky.

Even though they have experienced countless competitions, the experienced Barcelona stars all have short-term emptiness in their eyes, which is a psychological reaction of despair and powerlessness.

Griezmann's first equalizer goal may have made them feel anxious and their mentality was no longer peaceful, but Wen Zhihao's subsequent second strike came at the right time.A half-time draw and one goal behind, the blow to the opponent is completely different.Especially with the experience of being reversed the first two times.Even a superstar as calm as Busquets has a feeling of doubting life a little bit.

Originally, Atletico Madrid was just a small hill on the road to Barcelona's championship. Only Real Madrid is the mountain that Barcelona needs to conquer at the domestic level.As a result, no one thought that Atletico Madrid would replace Real Madrid so quickly, and directly grow into an existence that even Barcelona can hold a candle to.

What made the Barcelona stars even more annoyed and embarrassing was that it was Wen Zhihao who spoiled their good deeds three times.Barcelona players have always been very arrogant. It's not that these stars have bad character, but that their level has always been at the top of professional football.In European football, where there are so many strong players, there are no more than two opponents who can catch their eyes.Especially the new stars produced by the La Masia youth training camp such as Messi and Iniesta are the most noble sons from wealthy families in football. It is normal for them to have high vision and arrogance.

But since the beginning of this season, their confidence has been eroded by Atletico Madrid a little bit. Wen Zhihao made two consecutive lore, which made them have some subtle psychological imbalances when facing Atletico Madrid today.

With Wen Zhihao's goal, this imbalance was accelerated and magnified.

The commentators on various platforms were relishing the shock brought by Wen Zhihao's single-riding breakthrough, when a burst of chaotic boos suddenly erupted from the stands.Busquets caught up from behind and pointed at Wen Zhihao's nose. Although he didn't know what he was talking about, it must have been not very friendly. More and more players gathered at the scene of the incident, and the referee Lahoz also came to control the situation immediately.

"No matter what the reason is, Busquets' behavior is really out of style. One goal behind, there is still a chance in the second half, but this kind of behavior is not what a player of his level should show." Garcia frowned, obviously disgusted by Professor Bu's behavior.

"The mentality of the Barcelona stars is on the verge of collapse. Unfortunately, there is not much time left for Atletico Madrid in the first half. If they can score another goal before half-time, the game may be concluded." He Wei commented.

Players from both sides complained around LaHoz, Busquets kept saying that there was a reason for his actions, and Wen Zhihao hit his nose with his right elbow in the process of speeding up the breakthrough just now.I just wanted to remind him to pay attention

But Lahoz still firmly gave him a yellow card, because his behavior of provoking trouble seriously hindered the normal progress of the game, which was obviously worse.

Wen Zhihao had already stated that he had no intention of doing so, and he couldn't see the situation behind him at all. Lahouz also gave a verbal warning, the meaning was very clear, young people, if the game goes smoothly, you can get excited, but you must pay attention to the scale of certain actions, not as an example.

One minute of stoppage time in the first half, and one minute later, Lahoz blew three long whistles to end the halftime competition.

Valverde cheered up the Barcelona players who were hit by a roller coaster in the dressing room of the midfield. Any Barcelona coach, in such a situation, would first think of motivating Messi. Valverde explained to Messi in a very serious tone: "Leo, you have to get closer to the goal in the second half. All teammates will cooperate with you. It's time for you to show your ability. This season, Ronaldo and Wen Zhihao are big-hearted players. Prove for yourself that Leo Messi is the real master!"

Valverde was busy giving the players blood, hoping to get everyone out of the shadow of the first half, while Simeone was more pragmatic, without talking nonsense, and directly pointed out to everyone that the second half should start with defense.

Wen Zhihao and Griezmann occupy the left and right wing positions. Simeone replaced the defensive midfielder Augusto Fernandez, and Gabi and Thomas formed an iron wall in the middle of the midfield.

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Atletico Madrid's formation was very flexible in the second half. On the defensive end, Wen Zhihao and Griezmann retreated to act as full-backs. The overall formation was 4-5-1. During the counterattack, the two rushed forward to meet Costa, and the formation became 4-3-3.

Such a change has enhanced the defensive ability of the center, but sacrificed the threat of Wen Zhihao and Griezmann on the offensive end.Judging from the advantage of Atletico Madrid leading by one goal, Simeone is afraid of Barcelona's explosive power, and it is understandable to choose a more conservative tactic.

In this way, the biggest victim is Griezmann. The big grid itself is not suitable for playing as a full-back, and has almost zero output on the defensive end.Wen Zhihao's playing on the wing is equivalent to returning to his old job at the beginning of his debut. Especially after strengthening his physical fitness and one-on-one defense over the years, he quickly completed the role change, and his offense and defense on the right side are also flourishing.Barcelona had never seen Wen Zhihao playing on the wing before, and Qi Qi broke out in a cold sweat.

However, there were not many such scenes in the second half. It was Barcelona who dominated the attack, and the attack was targeted to Messi's feet. Juanfran's right side was in turmoil for a while. Without Wen Zhihao's joint efforts to interfere, Atletico Madrid's right side would have been beaten into a sieve.

"We don't remember how long Atletico Madrid hasn't pushed the ball past half-court, haha! Look at how fierce Barcelona's offensive is! But what a correct decision Simeone made to play Wen to the right midfielder. Several key supplementary defenses reflect his attributes of being able to attack and defend well. Described in Chinese, this adjustment of Simeone is the finishing touch!"

Garcia joked, it seems that he has worked hard, and he can even use idioms such as finishing touches skillfully.This can also be regarded as Wen Zhihao's credit, invisibly selling Chinese culture like the Europeans.

At this time, the game was close to 85 minutes without knowing it. Barcelona tried to penetrate with short passes for a long time. The scene was very lively, but the chances that could threaten goalkeeper Oblak were all blocked by the defender.Long shots from outside the penalty area and crosses from the wing are undoubtedly the most time-saving and increase the number of attacks.

In fact, everyone knows that at this time, Barcelona is already at the end of its rope, and can only rely on Atletico Madrid to make mistakes, or to hit a magic pen with long-range shots.

But in the face of Atletico Madrid, which is highly focused, such expectations can only be hypothetical.

In the 4th minute of stoppage time, Alcacer's close-range shot was firmly embraced by Oblak. The stoppage time was up, and the temperature at the Pizjuan Stadium suddenly rose again. Atletico Madrid fans have begun to devote all their enthusiasm to the team's record-breaking League Cup double.

Garcia has already begun to celebrate with a funny expression in the commentary: "Simeone is about to create the history of Atletico Madrid. With their tenacious defense, they have made Barcelona's luxurious strikers helpless. In this era of strikers, Atletico Madrid tells us that the famous saying from Italian football philosophy that defense wins the championship is not outdated."

"Although the scene was slightly worrying, the result was good. You don't have to criticize Simeone's choice in the second half. A tactic that can win the game is a good tactic."

(End of this chapter)