The next day, when Atletico Madrid returned to Madrid from Lisbon, major sports media also reported on yesterday’s very strange game.

A reporter with good intentions counted and found that Benfica hit the goal frame a total of four times throughout the game.

In addition, five shots missed the goal post.

In other words, throughout the game, the football circled around Atletico Madrid’s goal nine times, but not once was it able to hit the goal.

This strange phenomenon cannot be ignored.

On the contrary, as Benfica’s opponent, Atletico Madrid only hit the goal four times in the whole game, but scored three goals.

And not only that, Lin Rui’s shot also caused a rib fracture of Benfica’s main center back, directly damaging a general.

Comparing the two sides, one has to lament Atletico Madrid’s good luck and Benfica’s bad luck.

Later, reporters came specifically to interview Atletico Madrid players about their views on the game.

But what makes reporters strange is that when all Atletico Madrid players talk about this game, they will say confidently:”This result is very normal, we have expected it.”

If it is a It’s easier to understand when two people say this, but when everyone says this, it seems a little abnormal.

But when asked further, everyone seemed to be secretive and would never reveal a word more.

This made reporters curious and scratching their heads, but there was nothing they could do.

Of course, this was just a small episode. After Atletico Madrid returned to Madrid, they did not rest, but immediately threw themselves into intense training.

On April 27, they welcomed their Copa del Rey semi-final opponent Sevilla at their home court.

This is the second round of the match between the two sides.

In the last round, the two teams tied 2-2.

However, since that game was played at Sevilla’s home court, Atletico Madrid got two away goals.

This gives them a certain advantage.

As long as Sevilla doesn’t score more than two goals in this game, a draw will allow them to advance.

But Sevilla is also holding back its energy.

In the last game, with a two-goal lead, Atletico Madrid fought back and equalized the score, which made them very depressed.

So this time when they came to the away game, they vowed to let Atletico Madrid taste their power.

However, the whole process of the game made Sevilla very frustrated.

Less than three minutes into the game, the Sevilla defender tripped Costa in his own penalty area. He was directly sentenced to death by the referee and awarded a penalty kick.

Costa converted the penalty kick in one fell swoop.

The lagging score changed the mentality of Sevilla’s players.

They started to get impatient.

This also gives Atletico Madrid more opportunities.

In the 29th minute of the game, Lin Rui picked up the ball outside the penalty area, used his cutting skills to get rid of two Sevilla defenders, and then shot into the far corner of the goal with his right foot.

Sevilla goalkeeper Palop was unable to save the ball and the ball flew directly into the net.

The score became 2-0!

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again. Sevilla, who was forced into a desperate situation, could only attack with all their might.

But in this way, it will give Atletico Madrid more opportunities.

In the 57th minute of the game, Sevilla made a pass error in the midfield and was directly intercepted by Gabi.

Gabi took the ball and sent a through ball, which penetrated Sevilla’s defense that was almost pressing into the midfield.

Raul Garcia successfully countered offside and went to the meeting alone.

Facing the attacking goalkeeper, Raul Garcia took a shot and broke through Sevilla’s goal again.

By this time, Sevilla knew it was doomed.

So the players relaxed their mentality instead.

In this case, good results were achieved.

In the 76th minute of the game, Sevilla forwards Reyes and Rubio made consecutive one-on-ones in the frontcourt.

In the end, Reyes pushed the goal directly into the net near the penalty spot in the penalty area.

The score became 3 to 1.

This goal seemed to ignite the fire of hope in Sevilla again.

After that, Sevilla began to launch a ferocious attack on Atletico Madrid’s goal.

Under this offensive, Atletico Madrid’s defense was also compressed and unable to move in its own half.

In this case, Atletico Madrid can only struggle to hold on and defend the goal.

Fortunately, it was not long before the game ended.

As long as this period of time is delayed, victory will eventually belong to them.

Unfortunately, in the 85th minute of the game, when Atletico Madrid was fully defending, Reyes’ shot hit the arm of Godin who was defending in the penalty area.

The referee immediately pointed to the penalty spot and awarded a penalty kick.

Although Atletico Madrid players came forward to plead for mercy, the referee was unmoved and still awarded a penalty kick.

Reyes personally took the penalty kick, and his shot went directly into the lower left corner of the goal.

The score became 2 to 3.

At this time, if Sevilla scores another goal, they will eliminate Atletico Madrid with an advantage of three away goals.

And now there are still seven or eight minutes before the end of the game, including stoppage time.

It is not impossible to score a goal within this time.

So the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became tense.

Atletico Madrid’s players no longer have a relaxed mentality, but are replaced by solemnity.

Simeone on the sidelines could no longer sit still. He walked to the sidelines and watched the situation nervously.

He didn’t want his team to encounter any black minutes.

The game quickly resumed.

Sevilla, which regained hope, launched a high-pressure press against Atletico Madrid at the beginning of the game.

Atletico Madrid’s players were obviously somewhat unprepared for such a high-intensity pressing from their opponents.

The ball was lost quickly.

Then Sevilla immediately started a crazy attack on Atletico Madrid’s goal.

In the 87th minute of the game, Reyes took a long shot from outside the penalty area and went straight to the upper right corner of the goal.

Fortunately, Courtois was very focused and flew to save the ball from the baseline.

Sevilla gets a corner kick.

Navas took a corner kick, but the first hit was hit by Lin Rui, who returned to the penalty area to assist in defense, and directly pushed the ball out of the penalty area.

Outside the penalty area, Campana got the football. After adjusting, he immediately kicked another half-high ball and passed the ball into the penalty area.

But this time, Courtois judged the direction of the pass in advance and rushed over to save the ball.

Courtois, who caught the pass, quickly stood up from the ground holding the ball.

After getting up, he raised his eyes and glanced at the situation in front of him, and immediately saw a person waving to him.

Seeing the opponent’s gesture, he understood it and immediately threw the football over with one hand.


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