The biggest fanatic in football

Diego Simeone doesn't exaggerate.

When Atletico Madrid is determined to defend, there are probably not many teams in the world of football that can break through their iron wall.

Although Godin, the backbone of their defense, missed this game due to injury four days ago, the 20-year-old Lucas Hernandez, who was temporarily used by Simeone, showed extraordinary composure.

Both Co and Feguli were blocked from the small penalty area by him and Felipe.

In addition, Atletico Madrid also has Jimenez, Juan Fran, Gabi, Saul, Kranevite, Oliver Torres, Koke, Correa and other great players. It can even be said that together with Gullie

Including Ziman, Atletico Madrid's 11 starting players all have strong defensive attributes without exception!

Even though they were at the Mestalla Stadium, their actions did not restrain themselves at all. Instead, they frequently tested the bottom line of the home team and the referee.

And they succeeded:

Before the first half was over, Parejo, who was slightly injured, could no longer hold on and had to be replaced by Gomez.

One goal behind, the number of players reduced before the game, the captain retired due to injury, the morale of the entire Valencia team was severely dampened, and the game immediately cast a shadow.

Seeing two teammates injured within an hour, Feiguli, Rodrigo and even Alves, who also suffered long-term injuries, all had a subtle negative emotion deep in their hearts, causing them to struggle during the fight.

Subconsciously, I used more dodges and concessions, and no longer fought for every ball and tried my best as before.

As for Li Polo...he really has no courage and strength, but he has not shown any effect at all!

Nuno Santo didn't nod, how could he leave his position?

As for the useless tactics he is best at - whether it is physical or mental - there is no stage for him to perform in an environment where the opponent is resolutely defending!

Griezmann had already shrunk back, wandering around the two wings looking for opportunities to counterattack. He rarely participated in dribbling the ball. Even if he got the ball, it was to delay time and attract Valencia's defense. Once someone approached, he would immediately return.

Passed on. In this situation, how can Li Polo kick and break the opponent's leg?

You can't just rush into Atletico Madrid's backcourt and hit him with a flying tackle without saying a word?

[Please, he is just a green butcher, not an indiscriminate murderer!]

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"Let me play forward, coach!"

At halftime, Lee Polo made another request.

Paco's eyes trembled, but he didn't dare to raise his eyes to look at his teammate.

Throughout the first half, Paco's performance was lackluster. He was good at grabbing points. Under Atletico Madrid's intensive defense, he could not find any gaps at all, and could only be swallowed up in the jungle of macho men...

He clenched his fists slightly, still feeling a little unwilling:

【Being replaced...there is nothing we can do about it!】

Nuno was still hesitating, but he heard Li Polo put forward his opinion:

"Let me be the fulcrum to fight for the high ball, and Paco will look for shooting opportunities. As for the defense... leave it to Fuego and Mustafi first!"

Paco suddenly raised his eyes, his eyes full of surprise.

Nuno thought again and again, and considering that Fuego occasionally played as a central defender, he finally nodded his approval:

"We don't have many opportunities, so don't waste them!"

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"Valencia has struggled in the last two rounds of the league. If they still can't win today, Barcelona's lead will be further expanded."

In the live broadcast room thousands of miles away, Shen Fangjian analyzed the situation with some worry.

After all, as a Real Madrid supporter, he certainly does not want to see Barcelona advancing in the standings...

Hall leader Jia Tianning also looked solemn:

"Li Polo's performance in the first half was a little quiet. This was also because Atletico Madrid adopted a defensive strategy after scoring the goal, which completely prevented him from taking advantage of his header."

But he still gave Valencia a small compliment from the side:

"However... this also reflects how afraid Atletico Madrid is of Valencia's offensive capabilities. A season ago, even at their home court, Simeone would never be satisfied with just scoring one goal!"

Shen Fangjian nodded in agreement:

"Nuno Santo should think of something. The current frontcourt trident is very useful in counterattacks and grabbing points, but in the face of today's iron barrel formation, it doesn't have much offensive ability... Oh? Lee Polo

It seems like he’s going to play forward again?”

Jia Tianning suddenly became energetic:

"Yes, the best way to break the iron barrel formation is to send in a battering ram! Nuno Santo, this head coach not only understands football, but is also very courageous!"

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Nuno, who knows the ball, pushed Li Polo to the front line from the first second of the second half.

Although he had already considered this aspect in training, Simeone couldn't help but feel nervous when he saw Li Polo standing in his own penalty area.

After experiencing the 0:3 defeat at home in the first round, Simeone studied Valencia's nearly 30 games. He could clearly feel that although he only played in La Liga for less than one season, Li Polo was very effective in offense and defense.

The progress at both ends is visible to the naked eye.

For example, now he rarely uses bad moves to infringe on his opponents. On the offensive end, he has gradually begun to master the technique of shooting with his feet - although he has only now reached the average level of Spanish middle school students.

Simeone is not an indecisive head coach, but is full of courage. When he saw Li Polo moving forward, he immediately sent a tactical signal to the players on the field:

"Strengthen the pressure in the midfield and frontcourt and look for opportunities to expand the results!"

[Valencia without Lee Polo will definitely have loopholes in the defense! 】

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Simeone's judgment is certainly correct. Although Fuego retreated in time, Valencia's interception ability in the midfield has dropped significantly. In addition, Parejo has been dismissed, and Gomez's ability on the defensive end is also slightly insufficient.

, the only reliable defensive player in the midfield is Perez!

Only 10 minutes into the second half, there was a burst of exclamations from the stands of the Mestalla Stadium. The makeshift defense line formed by Fuego and Mustafi was penetrated twice by Atletico Madrid's quick counterattacks!

If goalkeeper Alves hadn't been so focused and made wonderful saves one after another, Griezmann might have scored a hat trick!

But when the game lasted for 62 minutes, Wallen's defense, which was on the verge of collapse, suddenly gained strength:

Facing Saul who wanted to break through him, Mustafi did not retreat with the other teammates, but resolutely rushed forward, catching the opponent off guard and immediately bringing Atletico Madrid's counterattack to an abrupt end!

Mustafi separated the sides immediately, and Cancelo advanced with the ball in stride, passing the center line before raising his foot to pass.

Li Polo saw the passing route while moving forward quickly. He even took the time to observe Paco's movement, and set up a cross-cover with his teammate, asking Paco to block him a little.

Jimenez, who looked like candy, overcame Lucas Hernandez, jumped into the air, and flicked his head in front of the pass!

"Bang!"

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Oblak stretched his body as much as possible, and when faced with Lee Polo's almost incomprehensible header, he actually fished the ball away from the goal line!

The live footage showed very clearly that almost half of the football had flown over the goal line!

"Oblak's reaction is amazing!"

Even Shen Fangjian, a die-hard Real Madrid fan, couldn't help but praise his wonderful performance.

But before the excitement in Oblak's heart reached its peak, he saw Li Polo make a diagonal cut after landing, and accurately grabbed the ball's landing point!

Oblak's mood suddenly sank to the bottom!

I saw Valencia's No. 4 player facing the ball that was fished out by Oblak... and gently pushed with his foot!

The football soared lightly from Oblak's waist and flew into the empty goal!

1:1!

Valencia equalizes the score!

【There are no greater ups and downs in life than this!】

Oblak tasted two completely opposite emotions in just one second!

[Negative emotions from Oblak, 50!]

【Simone, 100!】