In the locker room at midfield, Bianchi asked his disciples to sit down and said excitedly: "Boys! I found a way to defeat Barcelona!"

Everyone was confused. They thought that the reversal in the first half was due to Li Ming's several great saves in front of the goal and Torres' personal ability and fulcrum in the frontcourt. Otherwise, how else could they defeat Barcelona?

Seeing everyone's expressions, Bianchi took a pen and drew on the whiteboard while talking: "Your defense should be pressed further back and stay in the midfield!"

"If they want to control the ball, let them! I don't pursue the possession rate."

"If they want to pass horizontally, let them! I don't care about the number of passes."

"If they want to pass backwards, let them! Because we are the ones leading!"

Seeing Bianchi's passion for three consecutive times, everyone applauded!

Bianchi was speaking excitedly on the stage, but coach Ortega quietly handed Li Ming a big banana. Li Ming hid behind and ate while watching. Assistant coach Murcia could only glare at Li Ming. The original No. 1 goalkeeper Franco also handed Li Ming a bottle of mineral water and secretly gave Li Ming a thumbs up. Li Ming had mixed feelings. After all, it was he who made this man who was determined to secure the No. 1 goalkeeper position of the Argentine team in the World Cup next year sit on the bench. But at this time, he was still moved by Franco's big belly, and the two hugged each other gently!

Bianchi continued to say with great excitement: "As long as they don't pass the ball through, don't give up your defensive area easily. In the second half, you should still implement zone defense. Except for Ronaldinho and Messi who may play in the second half, don't defend other people in Barcelona one-on-one! You should follow my eyes off the court!"

Pablo asked: "Boss, how do we cut off their through passes in the frontcourt?"

Bianchi: "Good question!" After saying that, he drew on the tactical board: Next is my substitution adjustment!

Assistant coach Murcia stood up and shouted, "The head coach is going to make a substitution. Everyone, listen carefully to the tactical changes!"

The other coaches secretly spit and cursed, "He is just pretending to be powerful. He has nothing to do with it. He has to yell."

Bianchi continued, "The boys in the first half were all very good. Everyone, remember, I am not substituting one of you because you are not performing well, but because I want to change our on-field tactical system!"

Bianchi winked, and assistant coach Murcia immediately ran up to wipe the tactical board clean, as if it had been licked.

Bianchi re-drew Atletico's position for the second half on the whiteboard:

The formation was adjusted to 4411: the diamond position in the first half was cancelled, Gabi replaced Galletti, and Lucin played as double defensive midfielders, and the position was further retracted. Maxi switched to the right and continued to coordinate with Petrov on the left on the wing!

On the defensive line, the experienced central defender Calvo, who had played for Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, replaced Velasco, who was autistic in the first half due to Ronaldinho's quick attack. Perea changed to the right and was responsible for marking Ronaldinho on Barcelona's left. Calvo and Pablo partnered as central defenders!

On the forward line, Torres retreated and mostly moved in the number nine and a half position, supporting the wing when necessary. Kezman rushed forward alone, and his main task was to seize the opportunity to make a two-on-one with Torres and help Torres get in from behind!

Bianchi emphasized: "Perea, use your powerful body to crush Ronaldinho. Remember, use your body to attack him, but don't stretch your legs randomly, and you don't need assists!"

Looking at Lopez again, Atletico's left back was mediocre in the first half, but Barcelona will definitely make adjustments in the second half. Bianchi predicted in advance: "Messi will definitely play in the second half. He is still mostly passing the ball now, so don't be dazzled by that kid. Just run with him and cut off the passing path!"

Lopez was unconvinced: "Boss, you mean that 18-year-old flea? Look at me to control him. After all, I have been selected for the next national team training!"

Li Ming couldn't help but feel nervous: If you can train the 18-year-old Messi, it will be your supreme honor in a few years!

After Bianchi adjusted the formation, Atletico's formation changed to the following:

Goalkeeper: Li Ming

Defenders: Lopez, Pablo, Calvo, Perea

Midfielders: Petrov, Lucin, Gabi, Maxi

Freeman: Torres

Center: Kezman

Bianchi threw away the marker, as if he had completed a great project, and encouraged: "Boys, someone once said that when you encounter difficulties, you should not escape or bypass them, but face them, deal with them, and fight them in an aggressive and wise way! So, today is the day we defeat the defending champions, go, boys, let the world know you again, and know Atletico Madrid again!"

Whether Atletico will continue to play or sit on the bench, everyone is like being injected with chicken blood, all excited and excited, allApplauding, "Boss, well said! Let Barcelona have a taste of our power!"

After the halftime break, I didn't expect both sides to make substitutions!

Li Ming stood in front of the goal line, carefully counting the faces and positions of Barcelona. Yes, the head coach Bianchi hit the nail on the head. The man that Li Ming had been obsessed with and loved in the era before he traveled through time finally appeared - Leo Messi, wearing the No. 19 Barcelona jersey and with half-long hair!

After Messi came on the court, he seemed a little embarrassed and nervous. He kept combing his headband and long hair, sometimes pulling the corners of his clothes, and sometimes rubbing his hands. Eto'o even gave a direct command: "Hey, kid, stand closer to the sideline, don't overlap me in the middle!"

Humble Messi nodded repeatedly, but Li Ming was indignant and shouted: "Leo! Don't listen to him, you are a free man in the frontcourt, so you have a chance to break my brother Ming's goal."

Messi saw that the Atletico goalkeeper was about the same age as him and was a first-class mouth cannon, so he smiled at Li Ming but didn't say anything.

Li Ming's mind still emerged before his time travel, the two greatest players in the world-Messi and Ronaldo. Whenever he talked about them, there were endless debates and opinions, but no matter what, how many people were lucky enough to witness the peak era of these two people? How many people were lucky enough to see Messi finally win the 2022 World Cup, making everyone believe that as long as they persist, mortals can also achieve perfection along the way?

Li Ming became more and more excited as he thought about it. Now he traveled back to 2005, and was also 18 years old. He was born in 1987 like Messi. In this way, he could witness all his youth and growth! So, in this new era, Messi, can you reach the height in my impression? You have to pass this test first!

Looking at the positions of Barcelona on the field, it turned out that Messi replaced Giuly, who performed mediocrely in the first half, and Iniesta replaced the defensive Edmilson. Both teams changed two players in the midfield. It seems that they will get what they need in the second half: Atletico Madrid will keep the victory, or Barcelona will equalize or even win!

Li Ming saw that in the second half, Barcelona's formation was adjusted to 4231, but the connotation of the attack was no different from the 433 in the first half. It just put in Messi and Iniesta who were more suitable for penetration tactics:

Goalkeeper: Valdés

Defenders: Van Bronckhorst, Marcos, Puyol, Belletti

Midfielders: Deco, Iniesta

Forwards: Ronaldinho, Xavi, Messi

Center forward: Eto'o

The referee blew the whistle and the second half began!

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