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Chapter 603 Psychedelic running, Guardiola regrets

Without a defensive midfielder, Manchester City's defense is easily penetrated by Real Madrid when they switch from offense to defense.

Especially in the face of the opponent's counterattack, the key to the first attack of the midfielder can form interference restrictions and affect the success of the opponent's attack.

In Real Madrid's attack just now, Gundogan, who played the role of a defensive midfielder, saw his teammates return to the defense, and he also retreated, following behind Rossi.

Because of the weak defense of the three central defenders, it is easy to be torn apart by Real Madrid's counterattack.

But he kept following Rossi and was taken deep into the defensive area instead of protecting the area in front of him.

Mendy's pass can pass through the midfield unimpeded and reach Rossi's feet.

Even at the same waterline, Gundogan still couldn't catch up with Rossi who suddenly started forward.

Don't tell me he's behind Rossi.

Gundogan has an unshirkable responsibility for Manchester City's goal loss.

Guardiola obviously saw this too, but he has no plans to make substitutions for the time being.

The tactical arrangement before the game is to create a technical midfielder with De Bruyne as the core, and use pass control and rapid advancement to tear apart Real Madrid's defense.

"Ilkay, go forward, defense must go forward!"

Guardiola reminded Gundogan off the court to press forward properly when defending, instead of always retreating.

After Real Madrid took the lead, they also passed the ball to stabilize the rhythm.

And they mostly pass the ball from the back, appealing to Manchester City's formation premise.

The comeback of Ramos and Varane solved the problem of Real Madrid playing the ball in the backcourt.

Kroos retreated between the central defenders to assist the ball.

This is a very typical and commonly used tactic by Real Madrid.

Because of the sudden presence of Vinicius, Manchester City's defense did not dare to rely on it.

For a while, Guardiola tried to retreat into the formation, take advantage of the tight positioning in the middle, drive the ball to the wing, and then carry out the robbery.

Seeing this, Zidane immediately adjusted the direction of attack, allowing Modric and Casemiro to press forward to put pressure on Manchester City's center.

The battle of wits and courage between the two coaches made the pace of the game fast and the possession of the ball changed hands repeatedly.

Manchester City created more opportunities than Real Madrid. The presence of midfielder De Bruyne made their offense rich and threatening.

His passing can always find the most suitable line in the chaotic army.

Occasionally he would step in and take a shot.

Compared with the opponent's fierce attack, the performance of Real Madrid players is more calm.

The two full-backs reduced their attack and defended Manchester City's two-wing attack.

Only Vinicius is left on the front line as a counterattack point. Both Rossi and Benzema must retreat to the midfield and participate in the defense.

Although the Real Madrid midfielder does not have as delicate a pass as Manchester City, the advantage in numbers better makes up for this defect.

After a long attack, the first half ended quickly.

After returning to the locker room, Guardiola rolled up his sleeves with a serious expression.

"Sit down, rest, drink water!"

He took the tactical board and quickly laid out the formation diagrams of both sides on it.

"This is the final, I want you to maintain [-]% concentration and not make any mistakes."

"In the first half, Real Madrid placed the defensive line near the center circle, reducing our space for movement."

"We have to learn to look for opportunities in it to be able to score goals."

"So, Bernard, in the second half you have to look for opportunities between the two lines. We have to be brave to get the ball and try."

"We're going to play short passes, we're going to find space."

"How to find space?"

"Use your running to mobilize their movement, this is space!"

"If they don't run, that's great. We're going to drive and draw fouls,"

"Remember your own zones."

"If you have the ball here, you have to know whose area it is, Kevin De Bruyne."

"When the ball comes to this area, Gundogan, you are in charge of organizing."

"Everyone performs their duties, let's cheer together and fight."

"Victory will be ours!"

Amid the applause, the Manchester City players began to change into clean clothes and prepare to play.

In the second half, Real Madrid kicked off.

They continued to use the tactics of the first half, passing from the back to consume the opponent.

After entering the second half, Manchester City began to press aggressively. Mahrez, Sterling and Foden on the front line all actively pressed forward.

Casemiro wanted to drop back to receive the pass, but De Bruyne kept an eye on him.

Once the ball is about to pass to Casemiro, he will grab it as fast as possible.

Active frontcourt oppression made Real Madrid's defense feel the pressure.

Sterling's restrictions on Cross made Real Madrid unable to play the ball in a short period of time.

In desperation, the goalkeeper Courtois could only be passed back.

However, Sterling immediately rushed towards him.

boom!

Courtois was forced to pass the ball upfield to Vinicius on the wing.

Manchester City's siege quickly covered the wing.

Vinicius' breakthrough speed is superb, but his ability to hold the ball with his back is really weak.

Even if Zinchenko fails to steal the ball, it can prevent him from turning around.

While observing where the ball landed, Vinicius lowered his center of gravity to resist Zinchenko.

At the same time, he recalled what Rossi said to him in the previous training.

The two secretly competed on the sidewalk, not giving an inch.

However, Vinicius did not unload the ball on the premise of seizing the position.

Instead, after the ball hits the ground, it bounces behind him, and then turns around with his flexible body.

Zinchenko was taken aback. He didn't expect the opponent to be so cunning and use this way to get rid of the defense.

When he turned around and chased back, he could no longer catch up with Vinicius in terms of speed.

[Real Madrid winger opportunity! 】

[Venicius passed Dias and wiped it over! 】

[Benzema in the middle is following up! 】

[Look at this opportunity! ! 】

When Vinicius was approaching the penalty area, Benzema suddenly ran back and took away the defense.

At the same time, Rossi detoured from the back point to the center, ready to wait for a teammate to pass the ball.

But this running position has been seen through by Stones, and he quickly moved towards Rossi.

When he started moving, Rossi immediately veered in the other direction.

This is not over yet.

After the change of direction, Stones still followed closely, so Rossi made a third change of direction.

The continuous change of direction allowed Rossi to completely get rid of Stones' defense and appeared in the outflank point in the middle.

Vinicius swept the ball in front of the goal, and Stones wanted to slide the tackle to destroy the pass.It was too late.

In the quick follow-up, Rossi opened his hips, arched his right foot, and put the ball into the goal.

The whole action is simple and direct, without sloppiness. The fans exclaimed that the simplest way to score a goal can be so light and unrestrained.

[GOAL! ! ! ! 】

[Real Madrid expands the score! 】

[It's Rossi again! 】

[A pass from Vinicius! 】

[Manchester City's defense, there is a loophole at this moment! 】

[Zinchenko was kept clean by Vinicius! 】

[And Stones' defense also disappeared in Rossi's psychedelic running! 】

[Now they are in danger! 】

[The disadvantage of two balls is not easy to chase! 】

[Guardiola, will you regret not having a midfielder! 】

[He overestimated his defense! 】