What is a destructive midfielder?

Buffon touched the back of the club's younger brother's head.

He was not in a hurry to serve.

The first thing he did was to observe the number of people the Spanish team put into the frontcourt.

Morata clapped his hands, gave a thumbs up to Li Kang in the backcourt, and quickly retreated.

The goal on the other side.

De Gea felt that he had to remain professional and raised his hand to pat the dancing moths.

Almost across the entire football field, he silently observed Buffon's serve while instructing San Jose to keep an eye on Pelle.

Only in this way would it not be so cold.

"Buffon didn't kick the ball directly, but passed it to Chiellini who was near the baseline."

"The goalkeeper's serving method also affected the team's subsequent tactical tendencies to a certain extent."

"You can't pass long at this time. There is no numerical advantage in the two-point competition near the center circle."

"Hey? How did the Spanish team give up the two-point gap? Only Diego Costa was pressing in the frontcourt!"

Diego Costa's nickname is the trouble-making center forward, who has learned the true teachings of Simeone and Mourinho.

In terms of close combat, he can replace two people.

Chiellini is very annoyed by this kind of forward with psychological defects. He quickly passed the ball diagonally to Candreva on the wing.

The football almost slipped out of bounds under the influence of the accumulated water, but still did not encounter the pressing of other Spanish players.

Conte took a deep breath and rubbed his temple:

The situation of the game is a bit difficult. Spain did not invest a lot of troops to increase the frontcourt pressing like Belgium in the group stage.

According to Italy's original pre-match targeted arrangement:

Spain's midfield interception is weak.

If they start to press in the frontcourt.

Italy will let Bonucci, who is stable in the ball, directly transition to the midfield to find Pelle, and then Pelle will complete the pass to the two wings, and then he can break through Spain's half in one fell swoop.

This is a killer against Barcelona's passing and control system.

But

Who would have thought that "the world's No. 1 midfielder" Busquets would become a substitute in the Spanish national team. Not only did he hide his weakness in the group stage, but he was not allowed to play in the life-and-death battle of the knockout stage!

Mignano hurriedly handed over the coaching staff's recommendation report.

Bosque took a quick look, ran out of the coaching seat, and in the heavy rain, he raised his fat hands vigorously to the disciples on the field.

Li Kang understood and quickly gestured to his teammates.

Everyone understood.

It was a tactical change that the coaching staff had arranged before the game.

The internationally accepted hand gestures contain two simplest elements: Mourinho's Real Madrid's tactical thinking of "giving up two gaps" and Atletico's tactical form of "dividing the battlefield".

Very wonderful.

The two elements are not contradictory under the premise of grasping the lead in the score and giving up a large area.

The content reflected on the field made the Italians confused!

Candreva rushed on the sidelines and passed the ball to Pelle in the middle when he reached the center circle.

Pelle stopped the ball with his chest, which was a bit unaccustomed.

No one followed him closely, and no one competed with him.

The middle was empty.

He subconsciously wanted to pass the ball to Florenzi who was coming up from behind, but found it meaningless.

Looking at the opponent's half.

Li Kang led the Spanish players to set up a defensive formation from the 40-meter area.

It was not a zone defense, nor a double-line interception.

But

Forget it, Pelle couldn't understand it either.

The weakest No. 9 in Italian history still passed the ball to Florenzi.

At the same time.

Accompanied by Conte's roar.

Other Italian teammates also desperately advanced, pressed forward, opened up the width of the attack, increased the depth of the receiving points, and were bound to break through the invincible fleet!

Time passed by minute by minute.

The rain eroded the physical strength, but did not wipe out the fighting spirit of the players on both sides.

The Italian teammates were a little anxious.

Once the football entered the 40-meter area, no matter which offensive direction it was in, the Spanish team could always piece together a local numerical advantage under the large-scale running of Li Kang, Saul and Cazorla!

The battlefield seemed to be cut into countless pieces.

The panicked Italian second-rate attackers lost contact with their teammates and could no longer play their roles.

Fortunately, Bonucci and Barzagli responded in time and were always able to resolve Spain's counterattack in a thrilling way.

"The Spanish team gave up two gaps within the 40-meter area from the center circle."

"It's not a simple zone defense. Carvajal and Juanfran's positions are more like two wingers!"

"They cut the field with their numerical advantage."

"Diego Costa, who was cruising on the opponent's back line, made the Italians dare not take it lightly."

"Li Kang's vision seemed to be completely unaffected by the rain. He predicted the overall offensive direction of the Italian team too accurately."

"To everyone's surprise, Spain played very Madrid in the rain."

"Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid can take the initiative in the game without the ball! They stifled the Italian team's offensive rhythm changes."

The noise gradually subsided at the Stade de France.

The Italian fans were at a loss.

The Spanish fans were also confused: their home team's playing style had never been so unfamiliar.

The relationship between the two teams seemed to be reversed.

The shield was attacking, and the blade was blocking.

Li Kang played very easily.

He gradually tried to reduce the range of his running, and even without his own command, his teammates from Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Arsenal could still easily hinder the opponent's advancement.

High-end ingredients.

Often high-end superstars can exert their power beyond the times by adopting the most advanced tactical system.

The strength of the Italian midfielders and frontcourt players is completely at a disadvantage in the confrontation.

However, even if Spain's counterattack after grabbing the ball can easily penetrate the Italians' high defense, it cannot threaten the goal under the opponent's three-center-back system.

With the God's perspective, he was observing Conte's gesture changes while running to make up for the defense.

Still failed to fully understand the "Conte's three-center-back system".

Perhaps if the Italian team at this time had a 12-year-old Balotelli and Pirlo, the situation would be different.

Ramos and San Jose felt very relaxed. They were walls, and it seemed that there was an extra moving wall in front of them.

'Lee is much harder than Busquets. '

'Casemiro is not as good as Lee if he is taken out alone. ’

The most relaxed person is of course De Gea.

In order to adjust his position, he calmed down and reached into his crotch several times.

He even couldn't help wanting to touch the water bottle next to the goal post, or change gloves of different colors.

The 40th minute of the game.

Pelle rushed into the 30-meter area and stopped Bonucci's long pass with his back.

He was about to pass the ball to Jariqueni who was inserted.

Suddenly realized that the dwarf who was leaning on could actually poke his feet out from under his crotch like a loach.

Cazorla.

The Arsenal midfielder not only has delicate footwork, but also has the top-level balance of both feet.

In close confrontation, he has reached the level of perfection in controlling his center of gravity.

The key is still short and solid lower body.

With a smart head and rich experience, in a healthy state, unless you meet a monster like Drogba, ordinary players can't completely crush him with their bodies.

Snap!

Cazorla poked with his toes.

The football was out of Pelle's control in an instant.

Isco, who was advancing, touched the ball and passed it to Li Kang in the left half.

"Beautiful!"

"Spain's counterattack!"

"The ball is a bit slow under the influence of the rain."

"It stopped the ball."

"Wow! A straight pass through the rain!"

Li Kang's movements from stopping the ball to sending a straight pass were done in one go.

Parolo, who tried to steal the ball, had not seen what happened yet.

The football passed the center circle line, like a sharp blade, and fiercely penetrated into the Italian half.

Diego Costa, the heavy bulldozer, started to move!

"This ball is so good!"

"Li Ke connected!"

"When did Juanfran and Carvajal come in?"

"Flying on both wings!"

Juventus' three central defenders quickly returned to defense.

They did not choose to shorten the distance and double-team forward, but opened the distance, formed a positional defense, and retreated steadily.

This method went against the traditional defensive thinking, but it effectively stifled the Spanish team's width attack.

In front of the penalty area.

The distance between the three central defenders suddenly shortened.

Buffon had enough time to choose his position to save the ball.

The shooting angle was extremely limited.

Bang!

Diego Costa's explosive shot was once again steadily picked up by the Italian goalkeeper.

He slapped the grass angrily, splashing water on his face.

Juanfran and Carvajal, who slowed down, were helpless. If their own center forward passed the ball to them, they would also fall into a dead loop, because Chiellini and Barzagli's positioning was too perfect. If they missed the opportunity, the defense of other Italian players would also be in place.

It can only be said that Juventus's defense line will not suffer a second loss.

"Failed to expand the lead."

"The Italian team's back four is also at the top of Europe."

Bench.

David Silva and Iniesta applauded and cheered from time to time.

Busquets suddenly said: "If the three of us play, the team will lose the ability to intercept in the midfield, and it is very likely that they will be defeated by Italy like Belgium."

David Silva waved his hand quickly and retorted: "It's you two, it has nothing to do with me."

Iniesta looked up at the night sky: "In a rainy game, even if Xavi is on the field, we can't stick to passing and controlling."

He was embarrassed to say more.

Spain, which has no ability to intercept in the midfield, may be beaten by Conte's "grassroots" Italy.

Bosque sat back in the coaching seat and wiped his face with a dry towel.

Mignano raised his fist and said excitedly: "Boss, we can save energy to the maximum extent and win the game easily!"

The Spanish coach nodded: "Well, as long as we don't let the Italians get the chance to get a set-piece."

On the other side.

Conte was anxious.

He couldn't think of any way to threaten the Spanish goal.

Beep! Beep~

The referee blew the whistle to end the first half.

The LED screen hanging in the air still maintained the score of 1:0.

"Rainy battles are more of a test of physical strength and will."

"The Spanish team used the easiest way to resist the Italians' wave after wave of advances."

"Dear viewers, take a break, and then enter the 15-minute advertising time."

Live broadcast room.

The number of viewers dropped sharply.

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[I'm going to eat takeout and will be back in two minutes. ]

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[The rain battle is so boring. The football flies in the sky most of the time and cannot reach dangerous areas in Spain. Both sides have no chance to shoot. 】

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[Li Mingdeng has evolved again. With Saul, the engineering boy, working beside him, and Cazorla, the super versatile, Spain's midfield interception power has improved by several levels! It is almost the strongest midfield barrier combination in Europe, and the French team's Pogba + Matuidi + Sissoko can compete. 】

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[If it hadn’t rained, Bosque and Li Mingdeng would have had more cards and would have secured the victory early. 】

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[Spain cannot threaten Italy's goal. Juventus's defense is very strong. I think their one-goal lead is not safe enough. 】

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[The cup match is like this. The further you get to the back, the more you rely on the star’s inspiration. 】

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[Leverkusen is a broken ship. Leonardo DiCaprio's statistics are particularly high. Spain is an invincible battleship. His invalid passes and invalid runs have been greatly reduced. 】

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[Conte is still awesome. With such a bad card, it will be difficult for Spain to score again. 】

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[The rain has become lighter. 】

Spanish dressing room.

Isco was trying hard to wipe Li Kang's hair with a dry towel.

Del Bosque moved the flag on the tactical board.

"We need to be careful with the Italians' set pieces."

"Similarly, due to the harsh environment, it is difficult for our mobile offensive to break through the opponent's defense. The opportunity to expand the score is also likely to come from set kicks."

Unfortunately.

The set-piece tactics that the Spanish team has adapted during this period were taken from Barcelona's Enrique and Bilbao's Valverde.

Although Enrique is known as the "dog crown", he is very knowledgeable in set-piece tactics.

Valverde has also studied the use of high points of set kicks very in-depth.

Mignano looked at the team members and thought silently: 1, 2, 3, 4 Who dares to say that we in Spain are a group of dwarves?

the other side.

Italian dressing room.

Conti's roar could also be heard through the heavy wooden door.

The rain stopped.

Players from both sides returned to the field.

Li Kang changed into a brand new jersey under the supervision of the coaching staff.

Saul was still wearing the same jersey stained with mud, and it looked like it had only been briefly cleaned and briefly dried.

The Atletico Madrid youngster said reluctantly: "They said I would still get dirty in the second half, and I have three jerseys left to prevent any tearing accidents."

This concern of the coaching staff is normal.

Not long ago, during the match between Switzerland and France, the jersey was torn five times and the football was kicked by spikes.

The Stade de France has a good drainage system. Thanks to the efforts of the staff, most of the water on the green field has disappeared without a trace.

"Good evening, viewers, welcome back!"

"The live broadcast for you now is the 1/8 knockout rounds of the European Cup 2016."

"The second half of Spain vs. Italy!"

"In the first half, with the long-range shot of young player Li Kang, the Spanish team took the lead by one goal!"

"Let's see what happens in the second half!"

"Oh! Conte made the first substitution adjustment!"

"Insigne replaces Candreva!"

"An excellent left winger from Naples, only 1.63 meters tall! He scored 13 goals in all competitions last season."

"Italy's formation should become 3-4-3!"

When Conte reappeared in the camera, the gloom was gone from his face and he was radiant.

With a confident attitude, it looks like he has found the key to defeat Spain.

Beep!

Accompanied by the referee's whistle.

The second half of the game officially begins.

Italian ball possession.

Pellet kicked the ball back to Parolo.

The midfielders and frontcourts of both sides' formations immediately overlap at the center circle line.

The stability of the football being passed on the turf was much higher than in the first half.

Bonucci once again made a long pass.

Not looking for Pellet this time.

Find Insigne!

The left winger from Naples has a dribbling ability that is one step above all his teammates!

before catching the ball.

Almost all frontcourt teammates rushed towards his area.

"Insigne's strategic role is more obvious! He is the depth point of Italy's left attack."

"Look at Conte's tricks!"

"Let's start a shopping spree on the left!"

"Get a start to the second half!"

Li Kang was slightly shocked.

He didn't understand Conte's crazy way of playing.

But now the teammates have no time to react!

Insigne took the ball, turned around and started charging.

His defensive ability is poor and does not meet Conte's tactical needs.

But after all, he is the strongest dribbling master currently in service in the Apennine Peninsula.

Naples' left winger is the best starting point for a last-ditch battle!

"Juanfran couldn't intercept the ball!"

"Saul takes over!"

"Oops, there are too many attackers on the Italian left!"

"Nice one-two!"

"Jalikani!"

"Football is back at Insigne's feet!"

"It's too fast!"

"Wipe into the restricted area!"

"Italy caught Spain off guard!"

"Insigne is worthy of being Naples' three shortest and most deadly players. He is worthy of being Higuain's best partner!"

The little man wearing a blue jersey dribbled into the Spanish team's penalty area!

Mignano was extremely nervous.

Bosque's expression was still calm, because he saw Li Kang's figure.

As long as the opponent's offensive is resolved, Italy will not be able to threaten our penalty area in the same way again!

Suddenly.

He widened his eyes in panic.

In the Spanish penalty area.

De Gea was ready.

Ramos blocked Insigne's route.

San Jose observed that Li Kang and Cazorla retreated to the vicinity and quickly assisted in the defense.

Unfortunately.

At the moment of approaching.

His foot slipped, and he couldn't control his center of gravity. The moment he fell to the ground, he kicked Insigne who was jumping around with his right foot!

Naples' left winger fell to the ground.

The referee's whistle sounded in time.

The Stade de France erupted with cheers and exclamations like a landslide and tsunami!

"Penalty!"

"Insigne helped the team get a penalty!"

"A good chance for Italy to equalize the score!"

"Conte's adjustment, less than three minutes into the second half, yielded a miraculous effect!"

"Suspense!"

"This battle between Spain and Italy is still full of suspense!"

"Hey! Substitution? Conte made another substitution at this time!"

"We saw Zaza standing on the sidelines!"

"The former Apennine genius was called a combination of Dino Baggio and Christian Vieri!"

"As expected, he is the secret weapon of the Italian team!"

When Eder saw the number on the LED substitution board outside the center circle, he walked straight off the court toward the nearest out-of-bounds line.

Zaza quickly turned his fingers towards his teammates.

Conte clenched his fists and drooped them, and the night wind blew up the wet hem of his black suit.

Hope.

The hope of equalizing the score!

As long as the score is equalized, the balance of victory will tilt back to Italy!

The other side

Mignano was panicking and anxiously said, "Boss, Zaza had very few opportunities to play in Juventus last season, and the coaching staff lacked key information about him."

Bosque pressed his hands down and said in a deep voice, "Calm down, Conte sent him on the field, he must be here to take a penalty kick, we have to believe in De Gea."

Insigne and his teammates celebrated by high-fiving.

He is the hero of Italy!

When he was about to pick up the ball and walk to the twelve-yard line, he saw Zaza's gesture.

After being slightly frustrated, he threw the ball to the nearest teammate.

Li Kang touched San Jose's hair.

The Spanish teammates hurriedly comforted the Basque central defender.

There is no way to blame him.

Morata comforted, "There is no time to be sad, this time the grass is really too slippery."

Zaza stood in front of the twelve-yard penalty spot.

Started to retreat.

De Gea took a deep breath and did not make exaggerated movements.

"Sure enough, Zaza is Conte's secret weapon!"

"Italy's best chance to equalize the score!"

"Spain puts its hopes on De Gea!"

In the stands on all sides, Italian fans sang loudly, and many elderly fans closed their eyes and prayed.

Italian Radio and Television.

Maldini concentrated.

Baggio looked away with a painful expression.

The shadow of the past seemed to still linger in his heart.

Accompanied by the referee's whistle.

Zaza stepped on the penalty area line and started to run up.

Taking strange small steps and strange pace rhythm.

De Gea frowned and his pupils shrank. In his career, he had never seen anyone take a penalty like this!

A short 6-yard run-up distance.

Like a puppet, Zaza ran 18 steps.

His movements were so funny.

But no one laughed at this moment.

The Stade de France was dead silent.

That was the penalty that decided the direction of the game!

Bosque closed his eyes.

Conte's face was cold.

Bang!

After a long 4 seconds, Zaza's left foot twitched fiercely!

The football stirred up the remaining water and flew towards the stands!

De Gea stood still, dumbfounded.

The whole audience was in an uproar!

"Oops! This penalty was missed!"

"Italy's best chance to equalize the score!"

"Zaza knelt on the grass in pain, hoping that this shadow will not erode his life!"

"De Gea has made a contribution!"

Bosque breathed a sigh of relief.

Conte knelt on the ground and beat the grass angrily.

The secret weapon he was going to use against the Germans was silenced!

Candreva and Eder were replaced.

The Italian team had already lost the ability to fight against Spain in mobile warfare or even positional warfare.

The offensive routine around Insigne could not let Spain be fooled a second time!

A desperate play, a desperate battle. Let the Azzurri's hope of victory become even slimmer!

De Gea sent a goal kick.

He didn't consider the overall tactics like Buffon did.

Just pass the ball to Li Kang.

The next game.

For Spain, it became very simple.

Insigne's defensive interception ability is far inferior to Candreva.

Zaza, who had been out of action for a long time, had almost no presence.

Li Kang controlled the game.

The ball was passed more and more steadily on the grass.

The combination of long and short forwards easily tore apart the weak midfield of the Italian team.

Saul and the two full-backs were also moving forward.

Soon.

Spain besieged the Italian team in front of the penalty area!

Barzagli, Bonucci, and Chiellini tried their best to neutralize the opponent's offensive.

They are very tired.

Buffon is also very tired.

It wasn't until the rain stopped that they fully realized how terrifying the invincible battleship commanded by Li Kang was.

Not just a fatal pass.

Rather, it is a speed-up change in the overall offensive rhythm.

Unless Verratti and Marchisio are on the field, there is no way to stop this Spain.

The 70th minute of the game.

Buffon once again blocked Diego Costa's header with difficulty!

The football popped off the line.

"A chance for a corner kick!"

"Li Kang. Oh! It's Cazorla who will punish you."

"It should have been a tactical corner kick."

"No, Spain has a lot of high points."

Cazorla raised his right hand.

Several sets of set-piece tactics have been developed.

Will not take action.

Two-step approach.

The moment he touched the ball, his supporting foot suddenly slipped.

Snapped!

The football fell weakly into the penalty area!

Point forward.

Bosque held down Mignano, who was yelling.

Conte's expression eased slightly.

He won't give up easily.

As long as they fight for the next ball, Italy will get a chance to counterattack.

"Oh, after the rain, the turf is too wet. Even a midfield master like Cazorla will slip!"

"Come forward!"

"Li Kang's judgment of where the football will land is too accurate."

Li Kang walked to the landing point in a few steps.

He raised his head slightly and looked at the football that was falling sharply.

No rotation.

Moderate strength.

From God's perspective, the positions of Isco, Saul and others have already been observed.

There are many passing routes

suddenly.

In the field of vision, a bald figure appeared again!

Insigne was the first to react and rushed towards Li Kang with small steps.

Although he is short, he must interfere with Spain's No. 6's ball!

Well, that kid must stop the ball and adjust it again!

Didn't take a few steps.

He realized it was too late.

Stade de France.

Everyone followed Li Kang's movements and couldn't help but hold their breath.

The red jersey dances in the night wind.

The blue sneakers are slightly raised.

The football landed quietly on Li Kang's heel, and then jumped to around twelve yards.

It was an indescribably graceful gesture.

Like a dragonfly touching the water.

Renew the broken murderous intent.

Morata was confused.

Chiellini was startled.

Unexpected!

The entire Italian defense did not expect that Li Kang could use his back heel to send such an exquisite pass in that situation!

At the moment of lightning.

The Chelsea striker lurking in the penalty area jumped up hard!

No one can interfere with him!

The football lightly hit Diego Costa on the forehead, and turned into a fierce and violent shadow, blasting towards the door of the Italian team!

A header that can't be faulted at all!

Buffon guessed the right direction, but was still a few tenths of a second too late.

The purple gloves trembled slightly in the air.

The Azzurri's net was raised again!

2:0! ! !

Italy's last hope was completely killed!

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