Starting from playing as a defensive midfielder for Real Madrid

Shortly after the draw ceremony for the Champions League quarter-finals, Li Ang received text messages from Ibrahimovic and Pato while dining.

Both told him not to be eliminated early and to meet again on the stage of the Champions League final.

Li Ang smiled helplessly and texted them back to cheer up.

Compared with the historical line in his memory, today's football development line is still the same in general, but there have been considerable deviations in the details.

For example, in this draw, Real Madrid and Bayern were divided into one and a half zones, and Barcelona and Chelsea were divided into one and a half zones.

But unlike what Li Ang remembered, Chelsea's opponent was no longer Benfica, but AC Milan.

There is really not much difference in the current hard power between the two teams. It is correct to say that they are evenly matched.

Therefore, Li Ang is not sure whether Chelsea can successfully break into the Champions League semi-finals and play against Barcelona.

Now looking at the duel between the "palm" and the "back of the hand", Li Ang could only helplessly say "Come on" to both sides from the bottom of his heart.

No matter who wins between Chelsea and Milan, Li Ang will feel happy and regretful.

As for the subsequent showdown with Barcelona, ​​it depends on their respective tactical preparations and ability to withstand pressure.

We need to be like the Chelsea team on the historical line, showing the toughest determination under the correct tactics.

The blessing of luck is very important, but the willpower that Chelsea can complete a miraculous counterattack and win the championship is one of the decisive factors.

Otherwise, they will rely on hard power to compete. Now Milan and Chelsea will have a hard time with Barcelona.

For Li Ang, who is now a member of Real Madrid's main force, cheering for his two favorite teams is just incidental.

His main focus is on Bayern Munich, who are in the same half as Real Madrid.

So he once again took the initiative to make preparations. At least, starting from himself, he didn't want to leave any regrets when the time came.

On the afternoon of March 17, Karanka told Mourinho something he thought was strange.

Mourinho also became confused after hearing this.

"The little lion is practicing extra penalty kicks?"

"Yes, I watched for a while. After he and Xavi practiced long passes, he asked Adan to practice penalty kick saving."

"Well, doesn't he know that the first penalty kicker in the team is Cristiano? The second penalty kicker can't even take his turn."

"Well, it shouldn't happen. The little lion is not stupid."

After a few brief exchanges with Karanka, Mourinho couldn't figure out what Li Ang meant for a while, so he followed him to the training ground.

There are very few people practicing at this venue, and most of the players from the first team have basically gone to the physical therapy room.

So Mourinho easily found Li Ang's group.

People gathered around the goal include Li Ang, Adan who was practicing penalty kick saves, and Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo who were joining in the fun.

At this moment, it was Cristiano Ronaldo's turn, and Li Ang and Marcelo were still communicating with their hands on their hips.

The next moment, Ronaldo, who didn't make much of a run-up, hit a tricky penalty kick aimed directly at the upper right corner of the goal.

Adan's height and long arms still showed good results when attacking points, but it didn't help if he attacked in the right direction.

Ronaldo's shot was powerful, fast and hard, and it hit the dead center of the goal very crisply.

"Hahaha, little lion, look, this is the correct way to kick a penalty kick!

But I still don’t understand why you have to practice just two fixed top-corner penalty kicks.”

Mourinho smiled and clapped at this time, interrupting Ronaldo's complaints. He was extremely reassured about Ronaldo's penalty kick ability.

At this moment, the few people who were turning their backs to him and Karanka noticed his arrival.

"Boss."

"Boss!"

"Just practice for a while, boss. After three more rounds, we will go to physical therapy."

The last sentence was said by Li Ang. Mourinho was not anxious when he saw this and motioned for them to continue. He and Karanka stood aside and watched.

A few minutes later, when Li Ang thought and concluded the penalty kick practice, Mourinho also waved him over directly.

"Tell me the reason. I don't think it's a wise choice for you to spend time on penalty kick practice. And you never do anything before you think of one thing. How could you suddenly think of practicing penalty kicks?" ?”

Mourinho went straight to the point and did not beat around the bush with Li Ang.

After all, Li Ang has been spending a lot of time practicing long passes recently, and the results have been seen. Mourinho attaches great importance to this.

This is not only an enhancement of Li Ang's personal strength, but also means that Mourinho will have more tactical cards and rotation options in the future.

That's why he wants to ask clearly about additional training now.

If Li Ang's answer is "on a whim", then Mourinho wouldn't mind helping this kid clear his mind.

“I think the further we play in the Champions League this year, the more likely we are to run into Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

So I want to make more preparations, prepare in all aspects.

If we really have to play a penalty shootout with our opponent later on, then I won't panic because I'm not prepared.

When the team needs me to take responsibility, I can at least go up and kick with confidence. "

Mourinho felt that the reason given by Li Ang was far-fetched at first glance.

Are you spending more time practicing so early because of the possibility of a penalty shootout?

But after thinking about it again, Mourinho has nothing to refute.

Because Li Ang's character is like this, he sees things far-sighted and considers everything comprehensively.

Do you think a penalty shootout might happen?

Of course there is. In the finals of a strong competition, the probability of a penalty shootout at the end is not small at all.

Li Ang just wants to be able to shoulder the responsibility when the team needs him to step up. Is this wrong?

Nothing wrong at all.

In the end, Mourinho could only give a few words of dry advice, telling Liang not to neglect his intensive practice of long passes, and then let him go to physical therapy.

Karanka looked thoughtfully at the back of Li Ang who was chasing Adan.

"Jose."

"Um?"

"What Little Lion said makes sense, and we did neglect this part of the training."

"You mean penalty kicks? But we have enough penalty kickers in our team. This is not our weakness, right? Cristiano, Kaká, Sergio."

"The penalty shootout is more than just a battle of skills, you should know that, Jose.

I think what the little lion said is right, be more prepared, so that at least you won’t panic because you are not prepared. "

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Mourinho thought for a moment and finally decided to work overtime and hold a coaching meeting to discuss the necessity of adding this training session.

But even if they discuss the results and decide to let a team of players work on penalty kicks, it will have to wait until at least two days later.

Because tomorrow Real Madrid will usher in the 28th round of the league.

The opponent is Malaga, which has already entered the top four in La Liga.

On the morning of March 18, after participating in the last training session, which was not very intense, Li Ang also opened his social media and sent a private message to Isco.

Since their last meeting in the Copa del Rey, Leon and Isco have blocked each other on social media.

Well, Li Ang initiated the friend addition.

Isco, who seemed quite arrogant before, soon revealed his sultry characteristics after getting acquainted with Li Ang on the Internet.

This guy looks arrogant, but he is actually very outgoing and cheerful when dealing with people he knows.

It's just that sometimes, I don't know how to speak.

For example, he once complained to Li Ang that a certain teammate in his team had a good relationship with him some time ago, but suddenly became estranged from him from a certain point in time.

Li Ang was very curious at the time and asked Isco if he and his teammate had a quarrel or had some minor dispute during this period.

Isco denied it, and then said it again.

"It seems that one day during training, I hit him too many times. He asked me to stop doing this. I told him that his defense was a bit bad and he should practice more. Isn't this true? I didn't say that What's wrong?"

Well, when Li Ang looked at the private message Isco sent to him, he was almost fooled.

From that moment on, he probably figured out Isco’s preferred way of communication.

Isco will say it outright if he doesn't like any topics or players he doesn't like.

At the same time, you won’t have any grudges because of some venomous words among friends.

So Li Ang became casual and straightforward with him.

For example, at this moment, the first sentence Li Ang sent to Isco was:

"Sneak out for a drink before the game, coffee. The kind that doesn't give you laxatives."

Less than half a minute later, Isco sent a photo of him still on the bus.

"Isn't it? You haven't arrived in Madrid yet? Then I can rest assured. Your preparations are not sufficient at all. We will easily win tonight!"

"You're farting! We've arrived in Madrid and are now rushing to our hotel!"

"Okay, tell me your address and I'll be there later."

"Huh? Do you really want coffee?"

"Huh? I'm just joking, do you take it seriously?"

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"Get out!"

As usual, Li Ang flirted with Isco first, but when he saw that he didn't reply, he smiled and sent out a formal invitation.

"No kidding, you can't leave after the game. Come out for a meal."

"Eat? Your treat!"

"I ask, I ask, just to comfort your hurt heart after losing the game."

"Oh, it just so happens that I have a lot of things to ask you. Let's meet and chat for a while."

"What are we talking about? The Golden Boy Award next year? Then you have no chance. Next year it will definitely be Gotze or Hazard from Ligue 1."

"Your special number is that I want to talk to you about what it's like to play in the Champions League!"

"Then there's nothing to talk about. If you submit a transfer application this summer and come to Real Madrid, my buddy will take you to experience it for yourself this September."

"Fuck you! I don't want to go to Real Madrid, I want to go to Barcelona"

"Forget it, go to Barcelona to seek death? Cesc Fabregas can't play the position he wants in Barcelona, ​​so you go to sit on the bench? Listen to my advice, Real Madrid is your bright future~"

After talking nonsense and confusing Isco again, Li Ang put down his phone with satisfaction.

At around nine o'clock in the evening, after the two warmed up at the Bernabeu, they had a passionate interaction in which you pinch me and I slap you.

But once it came to the game, the two started to compete against each other.

Isco is, as always, no match for Li Ang in terms of confrontation.

But today on the offensive end, he used simpler and faster passes to make Malaga's offensive system run smoothly.

"Damn, I just told you that, but you guys really listened. You passed me with the ball."

Seeing that something was wrong with the situation, Li Ang provoked Isco.

But what he got in exchange was Isco's blank stare and the figure who quickly rushed to support his teammates with short legs.

Pergone sat on the coaching bench and watched Isco's performance today and couldn't be more satisfied.

Isco has performed well in the past, but he just likes to stick to the ball too much and is too confident in his technical abilities.

Isco, who played more concisely and neatly today, lacked many outstanding performances in breakthroughs.

But Malaga's overall offense is more fluid and natural.

This is undoubtedly what Pellegrini wants to see.

Malaga took advantage of this momentum and struggled to compete with Real Madrid for midfield rhythm in the early stages.

After all, they are currently fourth in La Liga, so they still have this strength.

Upon seeing this, Mourinho also asked the starting player Essien to return to the defense and try to disrupt Malaga's offensive.

After Li Ang got used to Isco's new way of playing, he quickly found a way to deal with it.

No more dribbling with the ball today, right?

Okay, then you don’t want the activity space you had before!

Li Ang pressed closely and used the brown sugar-style marking. Isco was instantly unable to pass and run with ease and attack in series.

However, he is the core of the frontcourt. If he does not retreat, he will not be able to escape being frozen by Li Ang in Real Madrid's half.

Seeing this, Cazorla had to retreat from the front line to help Isco share some organizational pressure.

And Isco also tried to change his style again, hoping to use technology to get rid of Li Ang's oppressive marking on him.

So Málaga returned to the old problems they faced against Real Madrid several times before.

Isco attacks with the ball, and Li Ang directly defends him. If Isco feels uncomfortable when he kicks, then Malaga's offensive operation in the frontcourt will have problems.

In the past, Cazorla could reorganize Malaga's offense when he retreated, but today Cazorla also has a difficult opponent that he must face.

Essien showed a happy smile, and one by one with Li Ang, they froze Malaga's offensive duo.

Pei Gong felt really uncomfortable now.

Malaga couldn't open up the situation on the offensive end, but the backcourt has been enduring the sharp impact of Real Madrid's major offensive stars.

In the 33rd minute of the first half, Cristiano Ronaldo received the ball from the heel of Benzema, who was returning from injury, and got the best kicking opportunity since the start of the game on the left edge of the Málaga penalty area.

He chose to kick and shoot.

The kind with fast ball speed and wide arc!

This kind of rubbing and shooting is outrageous, it is a perfect combination of technology and strength!

Malaga goalkeeper Caballero wanted to save the ball, but he couldn't.

As soon as the goal was scored, the game situation quickly developed in the direction Real Madrid expected, just as everyone expected.

Looking at the current situation where both of his frontcourt cores were frozen, Pergone had no choice but to let Isco retreat first.

In this way, Malaga's offensive organization can still be guaranteed.

However, the offensive threat has also been reduced accordingly.

Joaquin and Cazorla alone cannot tear apart Real Madrid's defense and provide forward Long Dong with too much passing support.

Therefore, Malaga's follow-up counterattack plan can only be weak-minded. Now this Real Madrid has to devote its troops to the main defense, which means that it can make the opponent distracted and helpless.

Li Ang looked at the shocked Isco, but he didn't feel any guilt at all.

Well, at least at this moment, he strongly agrees with Isco's approach on the training ground.

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