I brush achievements in football

The Southampton team flew to Madrid.

As the number one in the group stage, they played away games first and then home games. Real Madrid did not perform very well this year. They were suppressed by Barcelona in the league, and Zidane, who entered the palace for the second time, seemed not as amazing as before.

I have to say that the past few years were relatively prosperous years for Real Madrid, but it was a pity that they met Southampton. Otherwise, their tenth Champions League championship should have been obtained long ago. They reached the semi-finals four times in five years. Reaching the finals twice, this is indeed a top-level level and performance. In the end, he didn't even win a championship, which is a very unlucky thing to say.

The culprit is of course Southampton.

When they were close to the Champions League four times, they were all killed by Southampton. Now that Ronaldo has left and they are in pain, can they still withstand Southampton's attack?

Even Zidane is not too sure about this.

After all, compared with Southampton, although their lineup is also very strong, it is not stable enough. The bad relationship between Zidane and Bell has also greatly affected Real Madrid's combat effectiveness.

In addition, Hazard, who was introduced at a high price in the summer, no longer has the demeanor of being the king of football in London. Instead, he has become Burger King. It really makes Real Madrid fans quite depressed. Hazard spent more than [-] million on them. that's all……

Under such circumstances, Southampton was immediately encountered in the knockout round. Although Real Madrid fans never feel that they have no confidence in the team, at this time, there is really no way to have too much confidence.

Zidane is also a headache. Now Real Madrid's midfield is not a big problem. The main defense line is there. The ceremony midfielder also performed well. It is a solid shield for Real Madrid. But the offensive line is indeed a headache. In addition to Benzema's outstanding performance, there are many people who can use the other two positions, but not many people who can rest assured.

Theoretically, from the perspective of configuration, Real Madrid's midfield is also surprisingly strong, Benzema, Bale, Hazard, Jovic, Isco, Vazquez, Asensio, Mariano, Rodrigo ...

However, Benzema is the only one that actually works. Bale and Zidane are at odds. Hazard and Jovic are mediocre after joining at a high price. Isco, Vazquez, Asensio and Mariano The strength is good, but they are not at the top level. It is okay to be a substitute, and the level of playing the main force is almost the same. The young player Rodrygo is too young to be of much use for the time being.

Compared with Southampton's first team, which has only 24 players, but almost everyone can come in handy, Real Madrid's lineup is not so reasonable.

Zidane is also aware of this, but being clear does not mean he has the ability to change.

Real Madrid's lineup has also been accumulated over the years. Like Vazquez, they have been substitutes for Real Madrid for many years. When they came, they were full of youth and vigor, and they could perform well as substitutes. But now, on top They are not as good as the main force, and they don’t have the momentum of their youth when they play as substitutes. In addition, Real Madrid’s signings in the past two years have also had some problems.

This requires at least one or two seasons of good operations and transfers to gradually form a good cycle.

So in this game, Zidane can only send a relatively effective starting lineup-Real Madrid still has a few extremely reliable players now anyway.

For example, the goalkeeper Courtois, the Belgian is now the world's number one goalkeeper. In terms of stable performance and saves, his role is better than other goalkeepers, whether it is Neuer, Ederson, Alisson, De Gea, Oblak, or Southampton's Mendy are still a little bit worse than him. Of course, the gap between the top goalkeepers is just that little.

But with such a super goalkeeper in front of the goal, Real Madrid's results will be guaranteed no matter what.

The two full-backs on the defense line are Carvajal and Mendy, and the central defenders Ramos and Varane. Real Madrid's defense line is also very stable, except that Mendy is a new addition to replace Marcelo. The others are players who have played together for a long time.Real Madrid, with a solid defense, has always been terrible.

Not to mention the three midfielders in the ceremony, they have a tacit understanding and excellent strength, which is the confidence of Real Madrid's results.

It’s just that the front line is a little unsatisfactory. Isco, Hazard, Benzema, Isco has not made particularly strong progress over the years, Hazard’s performance this season is mediocre, and Benzema’s performance this season is outstanding, but He still has to work hard to get out of the shadow of Ronaldo and Bell. He is used to playing support, and now he has to take the lead, and it really takes time.

What Ji Ya sent was Southampton's main lineup, but there were some slight adjustments in some positions.

Goalkeeper Mendy, defenders Cancelo, Araujo, De Bruyne, Chilwell, midfielders De Bruyne, Soucek, Grealish, Valverde, forwards Du Yue, Alvare s.

This is basically Southampton's strongest main lineup. Although he has done more rotations this season, at this time, he still chose to be safe.

At least that's what Zidane had in mind when he saw this starting lineup.

Yes, safe, in the away game, Southampton is safe and normal, and their two forwards have excellent speed skills and breakthrough ability. Just these two people tossing in the frontcourt is enough to get a lot of opportunities!

"Is it bullying that our offensive ability is not good enough now?" Zidane thought silently in his heart.

Then he saw Ji Ya walking towards him.

"I hope this is a wonderful game. We are away, but we will never be conservative." Ji Ya said Zidane while stretching out his hand.

"Really? That would make me so happy. Real Madrid is never afraid of confrontation." Zidane nodded and took Ji Ya's hand.

"I'd be a fool to believe you. You've played too much with the false and the real. No matter what, I'll be prepared for both." Zidane shook hands with Kiya while thinking in his heart .

These two rounds are very important to Zidane. After entering the palace for the second time, his performance in leading the team was not so good, and he is likely to be fired by Real Madrid. For his own position, he has to perform well in these two rounds Show it, if he can eliminate Southampton, then in the next time, he will have more confidence to adjust the entire team.

Zidane is also an ambitious head coach. He doesn't want to take up the job easily. After all, with his family background, he can live well even if he doesn't coach the team. However, such a good position as the head coach of Real Madrid is not easy to get. of.

With this in mind, Zidane began to watch the game, but after a while, he was a little dumbfounded.