Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

Before the team set off that day, Chelsea's official website announced the 20-man squad:

Goalkeepers: Cech, Schwarzer

Defenders: Hilario, Luiz, Cahill, Terry, Ashley Cole, Ake

Midfielders: Azpilicueta, Kalas, Van Ginkel, Ramires, Lampard, Li Lei, Mikel

Forwards: Hazard, Willian, Schurrle, Torres, Demba Ba

Ivanovic will be suspended for this game due to accumulating 3 yellow cards, and Eto'o was not included in this squad due to contracting a cold.

Matic and Salah were not eligible to play because they played for other teams in the Champions League this season.

The players on the squad cover all positions and look very strong.

Especially the frontcourt is equipped with many meritorious veterans and rising star Li Lei, which makes people look forward to what kind of firepower their combination can release.

The midfield also has many players with excellent dribbling and organizational skills. The 20-man squad for this expedition is undoubtedly the elite of the Blues.

The plane landed smoothly in Madrid, and Li Lei looked at the familiar streets with some emotion.

Although his youth training was in Barcelona, he has been to Madrid, the capital of Spain, many times.

After checking into the local hotel, there were naturally corresponding staff to help them contact the training ground. This time they rented the training base of Real Madrid.

Coming to Real Madrid's training base is the first time for many Chelsea players.

They curiously visited around and felt the atmosphere of the world's top giants.

Li Lei felt very relaxed because he returned to the familiar Spain.

Mourinho quickly mobilized the whole team for training. In Real Madrid's training facilities, everyone's condition was well adjusted.

Looking at these players on the court, Mourinho fell into deep thought. Simeone is not so easy to deal with. Atletico

Madrid is now known as the cockroach that can't be killed, and its all-out attack and defense tactical system is quite complete.

And what about Chelsea in front of us! Just finished a tough battle two days ago, and the players have to fly to Madrid before they can rest.

And after returning, there is a more important league to face, and Liverpool is also not easy to provoke.

Mourinho looked at the players training on the court and couldn't help but sigh:" Facing Atletico Madrid tomorrow is really a headache!"

So he couldn't help but think:" Maybe it's not bad to park the bus and wait for a draw away from home!" Although the most common tactic used by Chelsea this season is 4-2-3-1, the bus parking is Mourinho's world-famous tactic.

So far, no head coach has ever gained an advantage in front of it.

The calm Portuguese knows that Atletico Madrid is a very tough opponent. Their players have high-intensity physical fitness and firm will. It is not easy to win at their home stadium.

"Forget it! Let's see what happens first!"

Now is not the time to worry, but it's time to show Chelsea's perseverance and determination.

Mourinho took a deep breath and turned his attention back to the players in blue jerseys.

The passive tactics of the bus are too inconsistent with Chelsea's smooth offensive style.

And, more importantly, Mourinho is full of confidence in his team.

As long as the Blues play to their due level, I believe they will be able to defeat Atletico and reach the final.

The next day, early on the 23rd, Atletico head coach Simeone also announced the 22-man starting lineup:

Goalkeepers: Alanzubia, Courtois

Defenders: Godin, Filipe Luis, Alderweireld, Manquillo, Jimenez

Midfielders: Juanfran, Insua, Miranda, Mario Suarez, Thiago, Koke

Forwards: Raul Garcia, Turan、C-Rodriguez, Gabi, Diego, Sosa, Adrian, Villa.

The highly anticipated Atletico goalkeeper Courtois appeared in the big list.

This undoubtedly makes people worry whether he can play, because if he, the Belgian goalkeeper, can participate in the competition, he will definitely strengthen Atletico's defense.

On the 23rd, the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium became a sea of red and white, and excited Atletico fans gathered from the streets and alleys of Madrid to the Metropolitano Stadium.

Among them were a few Chelsea fans who went on an expedition wearing blue jerseys. In contrast, there were only a few hundred Chelsea fans, who separated a small piece of blue from a sea of red and white.

But they were not discouraged, because they knew that as long as the Blues were on the field, they would always have a chance.

Chelsea people are not afraid of strong enemies, and sometimes they can even turn defeat into victory in a disadvantage.

When the players of both sides entered the field, the cheers of Atletico fans reached a climax.

Li Lei followed his teammates onto the field. At this moment, after a season of experience in large and small games, he is no longer the fledgling little man.

" Bang Bang Bang!" Feeling the strong and powerful heart beating in his body, this is not nervousness, but excitement for the big game.

Facing the roaring Atletico fans, Li Lei was not afraid at all.

Instead, his blood was boiling, and he was eager for the game to start earlier.

After countless duels, he was no longer afraid of any scene.

At first, every time at this time, he might be nervous and afraid, but now, he feels more like an agitated lion waiting for the whistle, wanting to rush into the court immediately to show his skills.

In the end, Mourinho still chose his usual 4231 tactical formation:

Goalkeeper: Cech

Defenders: Luiz, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta

Midfielder: Ramirez, Lampard

Midfielder: Li Lei, Mikel, Hazard

Forward: Torres

This is the formation that Mourinho trusts and is most familiar with. Through the cooperation of multiple core players in the first half, it can achieve control of the midfield and use the wing to quickly counterattack.

Torres, a pure center forward, can also fix the middle and wait for service. If something unexpected happens on the field, he can immediately change to 4411.

Simeone used the 442 tactics on Atletico Madrid's side, which is also their usual tactics in La Liga.

Goalkeeper: Courtois

Defenders: Godin, Filipe Luis, Alderweireld, Jimenez

Midfielders: Juanfran, Miranda, Mario Suarez, Thiago

Forward: Raul Garcia、C-Rodriguez

At the same time, this is also Simeone's mobile counterattack tactic, through the cooperation of the two forwards, quickly attack the opponent.

The midfield is composed of several players with strong running ability, which can also support the attack in the frontcourt.