From coaching Real Madrid

On the evening of April 23, Paris, France, Parc des Princes Stadium.

In the visiting team's locker room before the game, everyone was busy in an orderly manner.

The players are making final preparations before taking the field, and the coaching staff has just received Paris Saint-Germain's starting lineup and is studying strategies for this game.

Ancelotti's starting lineup did not exceed Gao Shen's expectations.

In other words, Paris Saint-Germain's current lineup really doesn't offer many surprises.

The two super centers Ibrahimovic and Cavani have to play, which means that the current Paris Saint-Germain can only adopt a two-forward tactic. Pastore lurks behind and is responsible for passing and advancing. This is the frontcourt.

trident.

In the midfield, Matuyindi, Shantome and Beckham form a shallow saucer-shaped position to form the three defensive midfielders.

On the back line, Maxwell, Benatia, Thiago Silva and Christopher Yalai form a back four, with Siligu as the goalkeeper.

Judging from the current lineup of Paris Saint-Germain, the biggest shortcomings of this Ligue 1 team are the two full-backs in the defense and the organizer in the midfield.

Maxwell will be thirty-two soon, while Ya Lai lacks ability and is struggling to support himself.

It should be said that this is the biggest problem for Paris Saint-Germain at the moment.

Contrary to the defense, in the frontcourt, Paris Saint-Germain's lineup is really strong.

In addition to the Trident, there are also well-known European attackers such as Lavezzi, Mene and Lucas Moura sitting on the bench.

Once the situation is not right, Ancelotti will decisively switch formations and change to 442 or 433.

This is also Paris Saint-Germain's regular tactic.

Gao Shen still arranged a four-three-three formation tonight.

Goalkeeper: Casillas.

Defence: Marcelo, Ramos, Pepe and Carvajal.

Midfield: Xabi Alonso deep, Toni Kroos and Modric in the centre.

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema and Di Maria.

Real Madrid currently has well-organized personnel and strong troops.

Gao Shen's starting lineup is not difficult to guess, and he has never wanted to hide it.

He adopted a closed training camp, and what he really wanted to hide was his targeted tactics.

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"Judging from the starting lineup, Paris Saint-Germain should still seek stability in the opening game and focus on counterattacks."

Gao Shen set the tone for the start of this game.

He still knows Ancelotti relatively well, and he is quite conservative at heart.

Given the current situation of Paris Saint-Germain, it is unlikely that Ancelotti will press forward to attack.

Because what Real Madrid is best at is defensive counterattacks.

In fact, Paris' defense is not very stable, such as the two full-backs.

Therefore, Ancelotti is unlikely to "help" Gao Shen.

"After the opening, we will try to take advantage of our passing and ball control to control the ball, control the rhythm, and suppress Paris Saint-Germain in the midfield. Our defense will advance to the center line and even enter Paris Saint-Germain's half.

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This is a strategy formulated by Gao Shen before the game.

"However, after the start, we still have to play more steadily. After all, we are playing away from home. We have to remain patient and move forward steadily. We cannot be anxious and don't give Paris Saint-Germain a chance easily."

The players all nodded.

After Real Madrid's lineup gradually became fixed, Gao Shen began to put forward higher requirements for the team, which was stability.

If you are not strong enough, you need to take risks and use surprises. If you are strong enough to suppress your opponent, you will of course advance steadily.

"We have to work hard to form a ball control zone in the opponent's 30-meter area, use the two wings to pull back and forth, so that the opponent's defensive players cannot keep up, thus forming a defensive loophole."

Gao Shen explained his starting tactics after the game by comparing the position chart on the tactical board behind him.

"Remember what we practiced in training, adapt to changes, and have more contact between the two sides."

"Angel, Tony, Harvey."

Gao Shen named Angel Di Maria, Toni Kroos and Xavi Alonso.

"Remember, your task is to move, keep moving, move the ball to the gaps in the opponent's defense as much as possible, pass it to your teammates, and mobilize Paris Saint-Germain's defense."

"We can't let them always form a tight defensive position in the center of the penalty area."

Four defenders and three defensive midfielders are located at the front and center of the penalty area, and the defense is very intensive.

In fact, Paris Saint-Germain relied on the defense of this area to eliminate Barcelona.

But it is impossible for Gao Shen to run and tell Ancelotti: We have agreed, there is no need to show off like this anymore.

It's strange that Ancelotti ignored him!

Therefore, the advanced strategy is to pull and shift to pull the defensive players away.

And if you take a closer look at the names of these three more advanced players, it is not difficult to find that they actually happen to be in the three positions behind the left wing, the right wing and the middle.

By pulling on these three positions, Paris Saint-Germain's defensive position can be stretched.

"Luka, Karim, you should be more active in retreating and linking up, mobilizing the opponent's defense, and at the same time, you should be more cooperative."

Modric and Benzema also nodded in agreement.

After playing in La Liga, Gao Shen specially took out a training session to practice offensive tactics against Paris Saint-Germain. The purpose was very clear, that is, to get an away goal at the Parc des Princes.

In other words, score first.

"I'll repeat it again."

After Gao Shen finished talking about the tactics, he began the final mobilization.

"The key point in this game is the first goal."

All eyes are on the head coach.

Although these words had been said several times before the game, they still listened very carefully and attentively.

"Paris Saint-Germain scored first, and they defended more resolutely, so we would be very passive; but on the other hand, if we scored first, the situation would be completely reversed. At that time, we could retreat, control the ball calmly, and let Paris Saint-Germain

If you press them out and grab them, they won't be able to hold on."

The principle is very simple and clear, and everyone understands it.

What Gao Shen is doing now is not nagging, but unifying all ideas.

"So, after the opening, our first task is to control the ball and rhythm, and strive to score first."

The Real Madrid coaching staff has made a lot of preparations, including what Real Madrid will do if Paris Saint-Germain scores first.

Gao Shen has thought of all the possibilities and made preparations.

However, what he really put into execution was to attack and score a goal first.

If Paris Saint-Germain arranged for fast players like Lucas Moura and Lavezzi to start, Gao Shen would still have some concerns, but now it is Ibrahimovic, Cavani and Paz.

Torre's combination.

It's not that these three people don't have the ability to fight back, but they are pretty good.

Ramos' positional defense against such a high center, especially a powerful high center, made Gao Shen worried.

If you press it out and hit, the risk will be smaller.

"guys."

Gao Shen has said everything that needs to be said, and everything that needs to be arranged has been arranged.

"We finally reached the semi-finals of the Champions League."

"This should be the first time for many of you here to participate in the Champions League semi-finals after coming to Real Madrid."

The last time Real Madrid played in the Champions League semi-finals was in 2006 when Gao Shen was coaching.

In the Real Madrid team that won the double championship, currently only three players remain in the team, namely Ramos, Casillas and Arbeloa, and the others all joined later.

"I want to say that you have to get used to it, because in the future we will enter the knockout rounds every season and even reach the semi-finals. This is the embodiment of our true strength."

"You have to have confidence, you have to believe in yourself, and you have to believe in me."

When Gao Shen said this, he was very confident and could not be doubted.

"In today's European football, no head coach dares to say in front of me that he has more experience in winning the Champions League knockout rounds than me and more experience in the Champions League finals than me, so I know what kind of team can enter the Champions League finals.

, can win the championship!”

"That's what a team like us is!"

Gao Shen's words immediately made everyone in the locker room breathe quickly.

Every player raised his head and stared at the head coach with eyes shining with fire and desire.

Who doesn’t want the Champions League final and the Champions League championship?

"A team like ours should enter the Champions League finals and compete for the championship, not only because we are Real Madrid, but also because of you!"

Gao Shen pointed his right hand at everyone present.

"You are all the best and most outstanding players in today's world football. Real Madrid, composed of you, should be born to appear in the Champions League final and appear on the podium of the Champions League champions!"

Gao Shen's words made everyone in the locker room unable to sit still.

Ramos, Marcelo and others even stood up, full of agitation.

More and more people stood up, and they were all excited.

"Believe me, tonight, I will take you from the Parc des Princes to get the tickets to Wembley Stadium!"

"And I have a lot of experience in that golf course. I will definitely lead you to the top in London!"

The players finally couldn't hold back anymore and cheered loudly.

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"Dear spectators, welcome to the Parc des Princes in Paris, France."

"What we are currently broadcasting is the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in the 2012/2013 season. Paris Saint-Germain faces Real Madrid at home."

"The head coaches of these two teams are Ancelotti and Gao Shen respectively."

"Both of them are the world's top coaches, and they are also the most successful coaches in the Champions League. Especially Gao Shen, who has won the most championships in the history of the Champions League."

"Now, what we see is that Real Madrid's Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo are standing in the center circle preparing to kick off."

"Tonight's referee is Bjorn Capers from the Netherlands."

"The game officially begins, Real Madrid takes the lead."

"Cristiano Ronaldo passed the ball back, and Xavi Alonso passed it back to Pepe."

"PSG's two centre-forwards are pressing forward, but the entire midfield and backcourt are retreating."

"The team wearing dark blue jerseys has a clear gap between the front line and the center."

"Real Madrid did not move forward aggressively, but patiently passed the ball back and forth in the backcourt."

"Under Gao Shen's coaching, Real Madrid's playing style has changed significantly."

"I just don't know if the two world's top coaches will bring us any unexpected surprises tonight?"