Midfielder Ruler

"Ouch, ouch, ouch—"

Listening to the deafening shouts from the Atletico Madrid fans at the Calderon Stadium, Tang Zheng put his hands on his hips and frowned. He really didn't expect that the game would develop like this.

The game was only an hour old and we were three goals behind. How should we play with half an hour left?

He looked around at his teammates with ugly expressions. Almost none of his teammates had eyes that looked like death.

It seemed more like accepting fate and accepting the ending of a 0:3 defeat.

If we really accept this result, then losing by three goals is not the end. It is very likely that we will be defeated in the remaining game time.

Until Tang Zheng's eyes rested on Cristiano Ronaldo, the two looked at each other, and he seemed to read a tacit understanding from Cristiano Ronaldo's eyes - he didn't want to lose!

So, he took the initiative to walk towards Cristiano Ronaldo, and the two whispered several words to each other.

But at this time, all Atletico Madrid people's attention was focused on venting the excitement brought by the three-goal lead, so not many people noticed the strangeness between Tang Zheng and Cristiano Ronaldo, including Atletico Madrid head coach Simeone.

Thinking of Tang Zheng's last-minute goal in the UEFA Champions League final in the past 2013-2014 season, and then looking at the 3:0 lead shown on the scoreboard, there will always be a special feeling of elation and 'revenge' in my heart.

The Champions League champions lost, so they will make a comeback this season!

First beat Real Madrid in the league. Then go straight to Huanglong in the Champions League!

In front of the visiting team's coaching bench, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti's face could be said to be very ugly. Coupled with the increasing number of gray hairs on his head, he felt like he had gone through many changes.

Ancelotti, who has just taken over Real Madrid for one season, has won the King's Cup, the Champions League, the European Super Cup and the Club World Cup. His coaching career at Real Madrid can be said to be smooth. There were slight setbacks at the beginning of this season, but then Twenty-three victories in all competitions have proven themselves.

But... the Madrid derby was three goals behind in the away game, and the huge psychological gap made it difficult for him to accept.

Being three goals behind has never happened in his coaching career. What has happened is that the team leads by three goals, and then... Liverpool pulls back three goals in nine minutes.

In the end, they lost the 2004-2005 Champions League championship.

However, there was a reason for the loss in that game. Shevchenko's early celebration was angrily rebuked by captain Maldini, which led to a conflict. The conflict 'smoothly' continued into the second half of the game, and only then did I have a personal coaching resume. The only shame!

Thinking of this, Ancelotti couldn't help but wonder... Why could Liverpool pull off three goals in a row back then, but Real Madrid can't now?

Ancelotti glanced at the court and happened to see what Tang Zheng and Cristiano Ronaldo were talking about. With a big imagination, he thought of many possibilities, and most of these possibilities were beneficial to Real Madrid's remaining chances. In the next game time, they equalized the score or even took the lead!

This... is so crazy!

Trailing by three goals, Real Madrid's defense in the next game has no meaning. To strengthen their offense, Real Madrid must liberate Tang Zheng.

Therefore, changes in tactics should start from the defensive end, because Tang Zheng, who has a strong sense of responsibility, can easily pay attention to defense during the offense. If the problem on the defensive end is not solved, it will be difficult for Tang Zheng to devote 100% to the offense.

Real Madrid's second substitution adjustment was used in defense. Khedira replaced the German international Toni Kroos who was absolutely responsible for conceding the goal.

Regarding Ancelotti's substitution adjustment, many on-site commentators did not understand. Real Madrid, which was three goals behind, should have replaced an offensive player, but now it replaced a defensive midfielder with a playmaker. midfielder.

Central 5 commentator He Wei saw it very clearly. He said: "If I am not wrong, Ancelotti's idea is to use Khedira to completely liberate Tang Zheng. Only then can Tang Zheng be free from defensive pressure. Organize the attack with all your strength.

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When the game restarted, Marcelo threw a ball from the defensive left sideline. Atletico Madrid, who was on the defensive end, still used high pressure to compress the offensive space of Real Madrid's backcourt and strive to steal the ball as soon as possible to organize a counterattack on the spot.

Real Madrid players have excellent foot skills. Atletico Madrid's high pressure does not mean that all frontcourt players press Real Madrid's defenders. Therefore, Real Madrid can control the ball relatively easily in the backcourt, but when the football reaches the midfield line, it becomes troublesome. stand up.

Through continuous calculation and passing, the football rolled towards Tang Zheng who was moving near the arc of the middle circle.

Gabi followed coach Simeone's tactical requirements and stayed close to Tang Zheng, not giving Tang Zheng a chance to face his own goal.

But this time Tang Zheng did not stand still and wait for the ball, but took the initiative to face the football.

Tang Zheng was tall, and Gabi, who was following Tang Zheng, couldn't see the football at all, so he just followed Tang Zheng.

At this moment, Tang Zheng suddenly dodged to the left, and the football suddenly appeared in Gabby's field of vision.

Due to his defensive instinct, Gabi subconsciously extended his feet to intercept the football, but the football moved faster against the turf than Gabi could stretch his legs.

By the time Gabi realized that he had committed the problem of watching the ball without looking at the person, it was already too late to pull Tang Zheng away. The football rolled towards Benzema who was retreating to receive the ball. Benzema did not turn around to meet the ball, but instead turned around. He stopped the ball and kicked it directly behind Gabi and in front of Tang Zheng who had completed his turn.

"Don——"

shouted British Sky commentator Andy Gray, his voice full of anticipation.

Thiago did not expect that Tang Zheng, who had been lost for a while, would throw away captain Gabi, but he reacted quickly and quickly stepped forward to defend.

Tang Zheng didn't make too many fake moves when facing Thiago, but Zhi directly dunked the ball to the left two meters away, which was the right side of Thiago's defense.

Thiago will turn thirty-four this year, and his physical fitness has declined significantly. Besides, speed and explosive power are not his characteristics. Facing Tang Zheng's forced transformation, he has no choice but to watch Tang Zheng break through himself.

The next moment, Kok tackled Tang Zheng from the side.

The referee Marienko's whistle also sounded. What was different from the past was that this time Marienko gave Koke a yellow card after blowing the whistle.

The Atletico Madrid captain immediately ran over to put pressure on the referee Marienko. He thought Marienko's penalty was a bit harsh.

But this time Marienko was very decisive in the penalty, explaining with a smile that he believed that Tang Zheng had completed the breakthrough and could directly threaten Atletico Madrid's defense if he went any further. Therefore, Koke's yellow card was well-founded.

Standing in front of the home team's coaching bench, Simeone frowned visibly when he saw Koke getting a yellow card, because Koke played a very obvious role in his defensive system.

Looking at the entire midfield line, the only one who can compete with Tang Zheng in terms of physical condition is Koke. Now that Koke has received a yellow card, this will seriously affect his actions in the next game and be detrimental to the overall defense.

Because the other two midfielders Gabi and Turan also received yellow cards, it will be difficult to maintain without problems.

Two minutes later, Simeone's fears came true.

Tang Zheng, who came to the attacking midfielder position, gradually entered his role. His ball-taking and distribution were just right, and he could directly threaten Atletico Madrid's defense.

Thirty meters away from the goal, Tang Zheng received a cross pass from Cristiano Ronaldo and tried to pass the ball to Modric, who was on the right rib. He deceived Gabi to shift his body center of gravity and suddenly used his right hand to Smash the ball to the left with the inside of the instep, accelerating between Gabi and Koke.

How could Gabby and Keke not know what Tang Zheng was going to do?

So we closed the door tacitly!

However, just when everyone thought that Tang Zheng was about to force a breakthrough, he slammed the football to the right with his left heel, and his whole body came to an emergency stop. Kirk and Gabi, who had not yet completely closed the door, subconsciously followed suit. stop.

Tang Zheng took advantage of this gap and swung his right foot back between the flashes of lightning. He gently pushed the ball forward with his toes. He restarted on the spot and ran towards the space between Cork and Gabi. .

The defensive players themselves were passive, and the distance was so close. It was obviously too late to activate the door again. All they could do was stretch their left and right legs to try to trip Tang Zheng.

I don’t know if I thought about carrying a yellow card while doing the action, so I didn’t stretch my legs resolutely enough, so I paused.

Tang Zheng took advantage of the pause to break through and directly faced Atletico Madrid's back line.

Suddenly, there was a burst of exclamations in the sky above the Calderon Stadium: "Oh oh oh -"

Godin, who was closest to Tang Zheng, quickly pulled out to cover the defense, but he did not dare to rush forward because Tang Hai's breakthrough ability was too strong and he was good at seizing the gaps on the defensive end.

However, things are unpredictable. Cristiano Ronaldo's movement was very strange. Tang Zheng saw the opportunity and suddenly passed a through ball with his right foot.

The football rolled towards the space on the right side of the defense between Juanfran and Godin. Because the distance was too close, Godin did not make an interception.

Cristiano Ronaldo met the ball very comfortably into the penalty area and directly faced goalkeeper Moya.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been frustrated for more than 60 minutes, chose to shoot directly with his left foot when facing goalkeeper Moya. The ball flew from the two fingers of Moya who subconsciously stretched out his hands to block the ball and flew to the upper corner of the goal.

The Atletico Madrid fans at the Calderon Stadium seemed to be silenced by Cristiano Ronaldo's powerful and heavy shot. The Real Madrid fans who were traveling with the team seized the opportunity to create huge cheers for the team's goal. Cheering and cheering: "Ooooooooo-"

After scoring the goal, Cristiano Ronaldo first fished the football out of the goal, and then made his signature celebration excitedly - pointing his index finger to the ground in front of the temporarily silent Atletico Madrid fans.

The Atletico Madrid fans in the stands were already unhappy with Cristiano Ronaldo, but now they see Cristiano Ronaldo provoking them, how can they bear it?

"Uuuuuu——"

Deafening boos poured down, covering the sky and the earth.

But Cristiano Ronaldo didn't care. He turned around and threw the ball into the center circle, then high-fived his teammates to celebrate the goal.

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Before the start of the game, Atletico Madrid made the first substitution adjustment of the game, using Raul Garcia to replace Koke, who had a yellow card on his back.

The intention of this substitution adjustment is obvious. Simeone hopes that Raul Garcia, who has a clean net worth, can fill the defensive gap in the middle.

Indeed, Raul Garcia, who does not have a yellow card, does not have to reserve anything on the defensive end.

If a foul is changed, it will be a foul. He never hesitates and unswervingly implements the game tactics arranged by coach Simeone.

Until the 70th minute, the score did not change, and Atletico Madrid still led 3:1.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who helped Real Madrid reduce the score, gradually became impatient. After receiving the ball, he tried to cut in and take a long shot.

Long-range shots are indeed a good way to break through dense defenses, but Atletico Madrid defenders protect the space very well. Cristiano Ronaldo's long-range shots either hit the defenders or directly fired anti-aircraft cannons.

Realizing something, Tang Zheng quickly took advantage of a dead ball opportunity to pull Cristiano Ronaldo: "Hey~ be patient, we still have plenty of time!"

Cristiano Ronaldo took a deep breath, then looked at Tang Zheng and nodded lightly.

In the blink of an eye, the game reached the 75th minute, and the score remained unchanged.

In these minutes, Tang Zheng was closely marked by Atletico Madrid's defensive players, so there was not much threat from Real Madrid's offense.

However, as the game time becomes less and less, the physical energy consumption of Atletico Madrid players is obvious, and the defensive coverage area is greatly limited. Other Real Madrid players get some opportunities.

It's a pity that goalkeeper Moya was very focused and made a high save to keep the goal.

Atletico players' physical energy consumption is obvious, and their defensive strategies have also undergone some changes.

The only thing that remains unchanged is the marking of Tang Zheng. Raul Garcia, who comes on as a substitute, can be said to be there every step of the way.

In the 78th minute, Atletico Madrid made its second adjustment of the game before defending the corner kick.

Torres replaces Griezmann.

The intention of this substitution adjustment is relatively obvious. It is hoped that Torres's ability to compete for the top can increase the team's defensive success rate in positioning kicks and corner kick defense.

Modric was about to take a corner kick on the right side, and Atletico Madrid coach Simeone was very worried, because in last season's Champions League final, Real Madrid relied on a corner kick in the last seconds of injury time to equalize the score.

Therefore, the Atletico Madrid players in the penalty area paid special attention to Tang Zheng. In addition to Godin and Raul Garcia, Mandzukic and Torres were also watching him.

Obviously, Torres received special instructions from Simeone.

At this moment, Modric took a corner kick.

Tang Zheng suddenly used his strength to push away Godin's open arms, and with a feint running towards the goal, Raul Garcia made an early move, and then suddenly stopped and retreated.

Mandzukic and Torres, who were watching eagerly, quickly dropped Benzema and Ramos who were defending them, but their movement took time, and Tang Zheng's retreat opened the distance between them.

Modric's corner kick began to fall, and Tang Zheng used his limited run-up to jump high in the Atletico Madrid penalty area, as if he stood out from the crowd.

"Tang Zheng——"

Central 5 commentator He Wei's voice suddenly rose an octave higher.

Tang Zheng, who jumped to the highest point, twisted his waist and swung his abdomen, and followed the force from his upper body with his forehead to throw the ball towards the far corner of the goal.

Goalkeeper Moya has already judged the placement of the football while moving, but judgment and completing the save are not equivalent.

Moya, who was flying to the end of his body, failed to touch the football. In the desperate eyes of Atletico Madrid fans in the audience, the football rubbed the left goal post and hit the snow-white net...

3:2!

Two goals in a row! (battlefield literature)