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The confrontation between Brazil and Croatia has become the main theme at present.

It is also the most anticipated event since the beginning.

Both teams are top teams in football, and their lineups and performances are excellent. In this case, it is very difficult to guess which team will win.

It is not surprising for either of them to win.

It depends on the performance in the game. Is Brazil in better shape? Or is Croatia's performance better?

The game has not started yet, but the whole of Rio de Janeiro has become boiling.

The day before the game, various reports, predictions and data analysis became the mainstream.

Fans are also discussing this game fiercely.

Some people think that Brazil will win. As a football kingdom with a profound historical heritage, Brazil has too much experience in the World Cup.

They know very well how to play the game!

Therefore, the possibility of Brazil winning is very high.

At the same time, Croatia's performance in this World Cup is also amazing. So far, they are a stable team.

Facing Croatia, there is really no team that can say that they will definitely be able to suppress them.

The second is the question about Suker.

Brazil's victory has a lot to do with their ability to limit Suker.

At least for Brazil, the first half is a key. They must score goals, or gain an advantage and lead in the first half. Only in this way can they continue to compete with Croatia in the second half.

It cannot be said that Croatia is a slow-heating team, but if they want to beat Croatia, it is obviously easier to lead in the first half than in the second half.

Once the game is dragged into the second half and a tug-of-war mode is launched, Brazil will be in real danger.

Croatia's preparations are also intensive. Unlike other teams before, the name of Brazil itself brings them great pressure.

Suk and others are better. They have experienced big storms and waves, and their mentality tends to be stable.

But for young players such as Vida, Kovacic, Brozovic, they are still very nervous.

They are afraid of dragging their feet in this game. They are not not confident enough, but facing these world-class players, they really feel that there is a certain gap.

No words all night, this night is quite quiet.

Maybe the security around the hotel is very good, or maybe the fans have gone back to rest and recharge for the game, or maybe it's the psychological factor of the calm before the storm.

But in general, in a quiet environment, the Croatian players had a rare good sleep.

In the morning, the Croatian internationals got up one after another, washed up and went to have breakfast.

There was a half-hour tactical meeting in the morning to further consolidate the tactics.

There was also a field itinerary, all of which were preparations for the game.

It was not until the afternoon that the surrounding area began to become lively.

Reporters have gathered around the hotel, and so have the fans.

Looking at the neatly arranged security personnel not far away, Suk and others understood why it was so quiet last night.

"I hope they are always there!"

Modric sighed.

If it were another host, it is estimated that there would be fans harassing at this time, and not letting the opponent's players sleep well is also one of the strategies.

However, Brazil disdains to do such things.

They are born with a sense of superiority in the World Cup. They believe that Brazil has the ability to break through any team head-on without resorting to other dishonorable means.

"Nervous?"

In the evening, Croatian players quietly packed up and prepared to rush to the stadium.

The atmosphere at this moment has become very solemn.

Kovacic clearly showed a nervous atmosphere. He first wore his T-shirt backwards, then his pants backwards, and when he tied his shoelaces, he tied the two together and almost fell.

Suk and others grinned.

"Nervous?"

Srna walked over and said softly: "Nervousness is definitely an emotion, but you also need to try to control it. Take a deep breath and exhale in three sections. Do it a few more times and you will be relieved."

"Nervous ass!" Mandzukic on the side said directly: "You may not start, and you are not sure whether you will start or not. What are you nervous about!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Kovacic was stunned.

Yes!

He may not start!

The pressure was reduced a lot in an instant, and the whole person became more agile.

Suker quietly gave Mandzukic a thumbs up. Sometimes this guy can eliminate a lot of negative things with just one sentence.

"Let's go, it's time to go to the stadium!"

Suker hung his bag on his shoulder and turned to walk out of the equipment room.

Others followed him.

The hotel lobby was surrounded by reporters and media staff as usual.

When the Croatian players came out one after another, there was also a boiling atmosphere.

"Suker! Look here!"

"Are you confident about this game?"

"Can you say a few words?"

Reporters rushed to ask questions, and the cameras and cameras were shooting non-stop, and the flashes were connected.

In the lively environment, the Croatian players walked out of the hotel silently and stepped onto the bus that had been parked at the door.

Besic and Van Styak were the last to enter the bus. After they counted the number of people and confirmed that no one was missing, they waved their hands.

"Let's go!"

It's about five kilometers from the hotel to the Maracanã Stadium.

Because the main road is controlled during this time period, the players of both teams can pass smoothly, so there is almost no sense of pause.

The blocked road is straight, and at the intersection of the road, the fans gathered here, waving their hands wildly at the passing bus, cheering for their warriors.

The distance from the hotel to the stadium is not far, but during this process, the bus remained quiet.

Srna, Modric and others closed their eyes and pretended to sleep. They didn't look like they were asleep. They should be simulating the process of the game in their heads.

Suk also had the same attitude. For these old players, there is a standard way to adjust their status before the game, using imagination to get themselves into the game state faster.

Compared with the previous two games, the atmosphere of the Maracanã Stadium is a bit stronger.

It is estimated that the arrival of the host Brazil team has made the whole Rio de Janeiro boil, and the stadium is also surrounded by Brazilian fans.

Brazilian fans are enthusiastic. Before the game started, they were already cheering and shouting fiercely, singing and dancing, and the atmosphere was constantly raised.

When the buses of both teams arrived, the area was filled with intense laughter.

The buses of Croatia and Brazil drove directly into the stadium and did not stay outside the stadium.

But this also made the surrounding fans extremely excited, and they kept chasing until they were intercepted by security personnel outside the stadium.

The bus entered the underground passage and came to their respective entrances.

The players of both sides got off the bus one after another and took the stairs to enter the stadium.

There were also some specially invited reporters and publicity influencers around, but as players of both teams in the game, they had no time to take care of these and went straight into the stadium to prepare for the game.

"Gentlemen, change your jerseys now and prepare to go out for warm-up. Don't think about the game. Warm up first!"

"Everyone change clothes and warm up!"

The coaches of both sides quickly issued warm-up instructions, and the tense atmosphere before the game had spread.

Both sides of this game know that this is an important game for them to win the World Cup.

Whether it is Brazil or Croatia, these are the seeded teams of this World Cup. They are very clear about the strength of the other side, and they are under great pressure.

This is different from the previous group matches and knockout matches. They need to try their best, only in this way can they gain hope of victory.

In the player tunnel, players from both sides began to warm up one after another.

In the camera, players from Real Madrid such as Suker, Kaka, Marcelo, Srna, etc. can be seen coming out one after another.

However, there was no intention of looking at each other or saying hello.

No matter what their usual relationship is, they are opponents at this time, with different positions, and naturally they need to avoid suspicion.

What's more, facing such an important event, they don't have the kind of relaxed mentality, and their nerves are tense.

In addition to warming up, Brazil is also looking at players such as Suker and Modric. These are players who can bring threats to them, and their performance is related to the direction of the game.

At the same time, Srna repeatedly reminded Croatia's defense to keep an eye on players such as Neymar, Pato and Kaka.

Both teams know where their tactical focus is. They are both top teams in the world. While they are strong, their data is basically open and transparent. There is no so-called big change, so they know each other well.

This game depends on the state of the game and which side can create a better game environment.

"This is the quarter-finals of the 2014 Brazil World Cup, with the host Brazil facing Croatia!"

"After two weeks of the World Cup, it has finally entered the key event, and it has also ushered in a real strong dialogue!"

"Both Brazil and Croatia have performed very well in previous games, and the encounter between these two teams will inevitably mean that the game will enter an extremely hot stage."

"I don't think anyone can predict this game. After all, the strength of the two sides is similar, and it is impossible to judge from the lineup which side will gain the advantage!"

"Everything depends on the choice of tactics and the opening time period, and how to sort out the rhythm of the game."

"But I believe that this game must be a wonderful game!"

The camera locks on the key players of both sides.

The first person who comes into view is undoubtedly Suker. As the most watched player in this World Cup, many people are looking forward to whether Suker can win the World Cup and successfully become the king in the 2014 Brazil World Cup.

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"Suker has broken Ronaldo's goal record in this World Cup and is also leading the scorer list. For Brazil, how to limit Suker's performance has become an important link for them."

"And Croatia is not just Suker. Mandzukic, Rakitic, Perisic can all put pressure on opponents in the offensive phase, especially when Suker attracts the attention of the defense, they will be relatively freer and the threat level is constantly increasing!"

"Brazil needs to be wary of Neymar and Pato!"

"In the previous few games, these two players have shown excellent vertical breakthrough ability, and they often create offensive links for the Brazilian team through their breakthroughs."

"And in this game, the Brazilian coach also sent the two players to the field at the same time, forming an offensive mode on the left and right wings. Perhaps we can see the wonderful attack of the Brazilian team on both wings."

The warm-up session ended with the commentator's explanation.

The players of both sides walked back to the player tunnel and returned to the locker room.

During this process, the cheers of the fans on the scene continued to resound throughout the stadium, and even became louder.

All of this told everyone that the game was getting closer.

Kaka put on the jersey of the Brazilian team, tied his shoelaces tightly, and then stood up.

At this moment, Kaka looked extremely serious and solemn. He said loudly;

"Croatia is a strong team, but we need to let them know that in this land, Brazil is the eternal protagonist!"

"We have had a glorious journey in the World Cup, and all of this will support us to go further. Guys, we will beat Croatia and reach the World Cup semi-finals!"

After that, Kaka called his teammates to form a circle, and they shouted and cheered each other on.

At the same time, the situation was the same on the Croatian side.

Srna called the players to form a circle, and after an impassioned speech, he waved his arms vigorously.

"Get ready for battle!"

The Croatian players also shouted suddenly, and followed Srna's footsteps onto the court.

When the players of both sides returned to the player's tunnel, the atmosphere of the game had become extremely solemn.

Both sides looked straight ahead, but the feeling of tit-for-tat was extremely strong.

The Brazilian team in yellow jerseys!

Croatia in red and white checkered jerseys!

These two teams that have been watched by the World Cup will now face off head-on.

After 90 minutes, one team will definitely leave the World Cup stage.

The World Cup is cruel, especially at this stage.

It is almost like stepping on the corpses of opponents, so there can be no mercy, and everything is aimed at victory.

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In the Maracana Stadium, the roar of 200,000 people made the ground shake, and even the air was faintly trembling.

When the players of both sides entered the field, the atmosphere of the entire stadium reached a climax.

The starting lineups of both sides are as follows:

Brazil (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeepers: Alves, Thiago Silva, David Luiz, Marcelo.

Midfielders: Pato, Casemiro, Oscar, Kaka, Neymar.

Forward: Fred.

Croatia (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Subasic.

Defenders: Srna, Vida, Lovren, Joel Luka.

Midfielders: Perisic, Vukojevic, Rakitic, Modric, Suker.

Forwards: Mandzukic.

Suker looked at this lineup and couldn't help but jump.

Compared with the original time and space, this lineup really satisfies too many things.

Pato, who should have sunk, is now the backbone of Brazil.

Casemiro's growth rate has accelerated and he is the starting midfielder of Brazil.

Kaka is also in good shape. He played in the 2014 World Cup as the captain of the Brazilian team, plus Neymar.

Today's Brazilian team is not the team that relied on Neymar to support it in the original time and space.

Even if Neymar is really injured, others can come up.

At least, Pato's threat is not weaker than Neymar.

Of course, Croatia is also incomparable with the original time and space.

The Croatian team, with Suker as the core, has completed a super transformation, and their current combat effectiveness is definitely the world's top.

For this reason, even facing this Brazilian team, Suker is not afraid at all.

"The game is about to start. We can see the intensity of the game from the lineups of both sides. It is really a gathering of stars!"

Commentators from various countries are all sighing.

Brazil and Croatia, both teams, have very strong players in all positions, and there are almost no so-called shortcomings.

And this kind of game is also the most interesting, which means that if you want to get a chance, you can't wait for the opponent to make a mistake, but take the initiative to create opportunities.

Often this kind of game is very exciting and exciting!

The captains of both sides, Srna and Kaka exchanged team flags and chose sides at the same time.

The two also hugged each other cordially, but it was just a little bit.

Kaka guessed the coin, Brazil got the right to kick off, and Croatia chose the right half.

After the players of both sides came to their respective half, the game was about to start.

Fred and Neymar stood in the center circle ready to kick off.

They cover their mouths from time to time to communicate, and it is not difficult to see the solemnity from their expressions.

Croatia is also ready to go, and they will rush out immediately after the game starts.

Croatia will adopt more defensive counterattacks in this game.

On the one hand, this is equivalent to Brazil's home court, and the momentum will definitely be slightly weaker.

Secondly, Brazil's midfield configuration is not weaker than Croatia, so they dare not be arrogant and use midfield control tactics.

One bad move may overturn.

For this reason, they return to the essence and play the game in the way they are best at.

Hu~~~~~

Casemiro exhaled slowly.

His throat trembled a little while he was exhaling.

It would be a lie not to say he was nervous, not to mention that he needed to keep an eye on Suker at all times.

Casemiro had not had a chance to play directly against Suker except in training matches.

But judging from the various situations in the training matches, this was not an easy task.

But he also knew that if he couldn't keep up, the Brazilian team's defense would be kicked into a sieve by Suker, so he had to keep up even if he couldn't.

If necessary, fouls were also possible!

What's more, there was Alves behind him, who was obviously more experienced in fighting against Suker.

Brazil didn't dare to say that it completely restricted Suker in this game, but it had to take the lead in blocking the left wing in the first half to provide the team with offensive opportunities.