Midfielder Ruler

Referee Ferrero's timely intervention made possible conflicts in the Madrid derby in the second round of La Liga 2013-2014 a 'catastrophe'.

However, the game did not return to the normal stage, because the movements of Atletico Madrid players were not less affected by the technical and tactical play, but became more aggressive.

Professional players are often like this. If you make big moves that make me uncomfortable, then I will also make you uncomfortable.

As a result, players from both sides focused more on how to ‘hurt’ their opponents.

Twenty minutes into the game, in addition to Raul Garcia and Cristiano Ronaldo receiving yellow cards, Juanfran, Diego Costa, Ramos and Di Maria all received a yellow card.

You must know that the game only lasted twenty minutes, and both sides received a total of six yellow cards.

German Sky commentator Marcel Leif said: "If the referee Ferrero cannot control the emotions of both sides of the game, I think this Madrid derby, which should be exciting, will be difficult to return to normal track."

Central 5 commentator He Wei also said: "I think whether it is the fans in front of the TV or the fans at the scene, they would rather see a wonderful game than the current situation where the two sides are at war with each other, as if a fight could happen at any time. Same."

"It is expected that the Madrid derby will be full of gunpowder, but is it really good to keep going like this? This is not what the fans want to see, and it is not what we want to see. Football matches should focus on the transition between offense and defense." Spain Thiago from National TV Channel 5 said it very seriously.

Although the fans at the scene also hope to see a wonderful Madrid derby, it is difficult to choose because of the different supporting teams. They are worried that once this situation ends, the team they support will fall behind the opponent.

If this is really possible, it would be better to continue to focus on physical contact.

Faced with the fierce actions of Atletico Madrid players, Ancelotti, who has always had a good temper, couldn't hold it in anymore and quarreled with Atletico Madrid coach Simeone.

Simeone has been full of personality during his career, and his coaching career has fully demonstrated his gangsterism.

Fortunately, the fourth official and the assistant coaches of both sides responded quickly enough, and the verbal conflict between Ancelotti and Simeone was likely to escalate into a physical conflict.

Perhaps the players on the field were influenced by the coaches off the field, and the movements of the players on both sides were greater than before.

There are endless scenes of people falling on their backs,

So much so that the referee Ferrero had to take advantage of a dead ball opportunity to hand over the captains of both sides and said with a sullen face: "I hope your teammates can take this Madrid derby seriously! Don't challenge my limits anymore, I want my pocket." The red card in it will show no mercy."

Ramos and Gabi observed the referee very carefully and realized that referee Ferrero was not giving a simple warning, but a serious warning.

If they don't restrain their movements, it is very likely that one side will have one less player in half an hour of the game.

Ramos and Gabi naturally hope that the other side will play one less player, so that the next game will be much easier to play, but many things are full of uncertainty. Who will be sent off until it is the other side?

After all, don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens.

In addition, the referee Ferrero also went to the sidelines to have a brief exchange with Simeone and Ancelotti.

After the fierce coordination of the referee Ferrero, the Madrid Derby slowly returned to the normal track that the commentators in the live commentary box and the fans in front of the TV wanted to see.

The offensive sides of the game come and go. Although the movements are a bit big, it does not affect the smoothness of the game.

Central 5 commentator He Wei said with satisfaction: "This is the real Madrid derby! Instead of focusing on hurting the opponent, we should think of ways to play a wonderful and classic game!"

Of course, the excitement is relative to the previous chaos.

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are now one point apart. Barcelona, ​​which played a game first, won the game and caught up. It means that no one can afford to lose or tie.

In this complex background, both sides of the game are more willing to focus on the defense.

If you want to score goals, you have to build on the premise that there are no problems with the defense.

Tang Zheng was very busy during this period, covering a large area. Xabi Alonso did help Real Madrid's offensive and defensive transition a lot, but at the same time, he had to face the fact that he was older, he was about to be thirty-three. At 2 years old, his movement frequency is slightly slower, which means that Tang Zheng still has to share the tasks that Xavi Alonso cannot complete.

People's energy is limited, and the same is true for Tang Zheng.

The home team Atletico Madrid's best style of play is full-court pressure and quick counterattacks, allowing them to dominate the game without knowing how to play, just like the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals this season.

So until the end of the first half, the score did not change.

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“In the 26th round of La Liga in the 2013-2014 season, the first half of the Madrid derby between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid ended. Throughout the first half, both sides did not create a sufficiently threatening offense and were in a state of tension most of the time. , by the time the players from both sides return their attention to the field, there is not enough time..."

Central 5 commentator He Wei gave the commentary at the end of the first half.

As the players from both sides walked towards the tunnel, the home team fans near the tunnel entrance booed the Real Madrid players loudly, with some very unpleasant insults mixed in.

The Real Madrid players looked calm on the surface, but in fact they were holding back the same energy as Tang Zheng, thinking of giving them some color in the second half of the game.

Some people cannot be easily provoked!

In the home team's locker room, head coach Simeone warmly hugged every player who fought in the first half and then praised them mercilessly.

Although the entire first half was not pretty, the effect was what he hoped to see.

It is said that this is an unbeatable Madrid derby, but in fact it is acceptable. Real Madrid's overall strength is there, and there are two superstars, Tang Zheng and Cristiano Ronaldo, who are not careful. Maybe he was taught how to be a good person, just like the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final half a month ago.

But then again, as long as there is a chance to win the game, even if it is only one in 10,000 chances, Simeone does not want to miss it.

The league is currently one point ahead of Real Madrid and Barcelona. Once the game is won, the point difference will widen to four points. When the Champions League enters the intense stage, there will be more room for adjustment.

Thinking of this, Simeone instilled confidence in the players to win, and then focused on explaining the problems exposed in the first half.

Immediately, Simeone praised individual players, such as Diego Costa, Koke and Courtois, who contributed greatly to the team's defense in the first half.

In the visiting team's locker room, Ancelotti explained the tactical adjustments for the second half as usual.

Real Madrid players are already accustomed to Ancelotti's coaching style, so they are adjusting their mentality while listening to tactical fine-tuning to prepare for the second half.

"Beep~"

Not long after, the fifteen minutes of the intermission passed, and the second half began with a whistle from the referee Ferrero.

After changing sides, neither Atletico Madrid nor Real Madrid made adjustments to their existing lineups.

"Ouch-ouch——"

Along with the fanatical atmosphere created by the fans at the scene, Thiago, the commentator of Spanish National TV Channel 5, talked about the hidden dangers of both sides of the game: "In the entire first half, the home team Atletico Madrid and the visiting team Real Madrid received a total of nine yellow cards. This pair of players in the second half It’s quite a challenge for the competition.”

The implication is that players from both sides who receive yellow cards must be careful in the second half of the game, otherwise they will receive a red card if they receive another yellow card, resulting in one less player for their side.

When the balance is broken, it will also affect the enjoyment of the game...

In fact, the commentator, what he most wants to see is that the game is full of entertainment.

But for Simeone, the most beneficial thing is chaos.

The messier the better!

If the game returns to normal conditions, it will be difficult for his team to defend against Real Madrid players.

It's not that Atletico Madrid's players are lacking in ability, but that they are offensively assisting and defensively passive.

But then again, five players have already received yellow cards on the field. If there is another serious foul, it is not ruled out that the referee on duty will give another yellow card.

At that point, be more passive.

"what can we do about it?"

Simeone stood in front of the home team's coaching bench with his brows furrowed, thinking of ways to break the game.

Obviously, playing against Real Madrid won't work.

Continuous passive defense will not work either...

Waiting for an opportunity?

When there is no other way, this is the only option.

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Unconsciously, ten minutes into the second half, the score still hasn't changed, it's still 0:0.

As Cristiano Ronaldo's header in the penalty area pushed the ball out of the baseline, referee Ferrero pointed his finger outside the midfield.

The on-site director immediately switched the camera and showed the past.

It turned out that Real Madrid was the first to make substitution adjustments as a guest.

Isco, wearing a white jersey number 23, stood on the sidelines, waiting to play.

No. 22 is off, No. 23 is on.

Isco replaces Di Maria.

Central 5 commentator He Wei said curiously: "Ancelotti replaced Di Maria with Isco, who has more delicate foot skills. Does he want to continue to penetrate the center? But Atletico Madrid's defensive focus is obviously in the center, so... …is it really good?”

Ancelotti's adjustments proved effective.

Isco has exquisite skills at his feet and can hold the ball in the midfield and frontcourt.

Because Atletico Madrid players focused most of their attention on Cristiano Ronaldo and Tang Zheng, Isco received much less attention, so when Isco got the ball, the number of defenders was limited.

Atletico defenders want to steal the ball unless a foul is committed.

As a result, Real Madrid received consecutive direct free kicks about thirty meters from the goal.

Whether it is Cristiano Ronaldo or Tang Zheng, they are both masters of free kicks, but no one seized the opportunity.

Either it's a hair's breadth, or it will be resolved by the young goalkeeper Courtois.

Standing in front of the home team's coaching bench, Simeone finally knew why Ancelotti replaced Di Maria with Isco. It turned out to be to create opportunities for Tang Zheng and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Direct free kicks that are good enough from the goal are difficult to score unless they are of very high quality.

Judging from the attempts of Cristiano Ronaldo and Tang Zheng, their sights have not been adjusted yet, and they need a certain amount of luck to score.

So...should Real Madrid do something before they score?

Is it time to make adjustments to the relatively conservative 4-2-3 formation at home?

In the subsequent dead ball, Atletico Madrid made adjustments.

Mario Suarez, who partners with captain Gabi as a double defensive midfielder, comes off, and David Villa comes on.

Replace a defensive midfielder with an experienced attacking player.

Many on-site commentators were surprised by Simeone's substitution. Logically speaking, Atletico Madrid should strengthen its defense, otherwise it will be difficult to defend against Real Madrid players.

But making such adjustments also stimulates the commentator's desire to explain.

Before David Villa came on the field, Atletico Madrid was fully defensive and almost gave up offense. The lack of back-and-forth transition between offense and defense made this Madrid derby less exciting.

With David Villa coming on as a substitute, Atletico Madrid's formation improved.

After a while, the Real Madrid players on the field slowly felt the pressure.

Atletico Madrid has not implemented full-court pressure in this game, so Real Madrid players have slacked off, but David Villa came on the field to bring Simeone's latest tactical deployment, which is to start full-court pressure.

Xabi Alonso received Modric's pass before he could pass it out. Turan rushed in front of him. Xabi Alonso's subconscious ball-protecting movements were very skillful, but Cork was very familiar with the big brother of the national team. Xabi Alonso's little skill is very clear, and he pokes his foot from the other side.

Xabi Alonso tried to pull the ball back with his left foot, but nothing happened...

"Oops!"

At the same time, Xavi Alonso saw a person flashing out of the left side of his body from the corner of his eye, and he subconsciously reached out to pull him.

Cork who poked the ball was indeed pulled down by him, but the football was passed to Turan by Cork, who quickly took the ball and handed it to David Villa, who is particularly experienced in the game.

Referee Ferrero saw Xabi Alonso's foul action. Considering that Atletico Madrid players were attacking with the ball, he raised his arms forward to indicate that the attack was strong and the game continued.

"Danger! Atletico Madrid counterattack!"

Central 5 commentator He Wei subconsciously shouted.

Tang Zheng started to get closer to Xabi Alonso as early as Cork, but after all, human speed cannot be compared with the speed of football.

Atletico Madrid's quick counterattack is not the speed of individual players, but the speed of the whole team.

David Villa has a lot of experience in the game and he knows how to handle the ball on a quick counterattack.

Diego Costa is strong, fast, and flexible in his movements. Ramos and Pepe can't stop him!

David Villa, who was holding the ball forward, did not rush to play the ball, because Real Madrid's double midfielders were already behind him, which was equivalent to directly facing the double central defenders.

It wasn't until he entered the defensive 40-meter area that Ramos moved forward to interfere with David Villa.

As everyone knows, what David Villa is waiting for is Ramos moving forward.

With a push from the arch of his right foot, David Villa sent a perfect diagonal pass.

Diego Costa, who was running, stretched out his left arm to stop Pepe behind him. He stopped the ball forward with the outside of his right foot, adjusted his footing point, and then swung his right hand while Pepe fell to the ground and put down the shovel. foot.

Diego Costa's shot was very powerful and from a tricky angle. Pepe fell to the ground and shoveled without touching the football. Diego Lopez, who made the save, also did not touch the football. The football flew towards the upper left corner of the goal...

No one expected that Atletico Madrid would lead the score with a textbook quick counterattack despite being extremely passive!