Chapter 224: Who is afraid of whom! (2-in-1 Grand Chapter)

The last bit of time passed quickly, and Bayern Munich in the first half, under the command of Pep Guardiola on the sidelines, stabilized their mentality and did not rush to attack.

And Atletico Madrid also attacked for a while, and did not dare to press the attack too unscrupulously, and several of Bayern's attackers are players who can create a great threat.

As a minute of first-half stoppage time passed, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the first half.

"The first half is over! Atletico Madrid's 1-0 lead over Bayern Munich is not too surprising, and Atletico Madrid have the ability to do so on their home turf. ”

'It will be interesting to see what changes the managers of both sides will make at half-time, especially in the case of Bayern Munich, who were extremely passive in the first half.

Pep Guardiola was clearly unhappy with the outcome of the first half, but the team's passive situation was largely Pep Guardiola's own tactical choice, so he had no way to blame his Bayern players.

But on the other hand, not conceding more goals in such a passive situation in the first half was a blessing in misfortune for Bayern Munich.

Under the cheers of the fans at the scene, Guardiola walked into the players' tunnel before the players.

Now it seems that seeking stability will not work, and in the second half, Bayern Munich will have to be supplied.

But if you press it........ the backfield may give Atletico Madrid space to play.

I can't take care of it so much now, since I can't stabilize it, and I can't defend it, so let's attack!

Pep Guardiola finally eliminated his inner troubles and made up his mind for the tactical thinking of the second half.

For Bayern Munich, the key to solving the problem is still in attack. Pep Guardiola's strategy of bringing on Xavi Martinez to defend Li Qingshan in the first half has proven to be completely unworkable.

Since he wants to attack, Guardiola naturally has to set his sights on attacking players.

Needless to say, Lewandowski and Robben are the key points of who to replace and who to replace.

Javi Martinez is definitely going to be replaced, he is carrying a yellow card at the moment, and with Xavi Alonso on the field, it will certainly not be Xavi Martinez's turn to organise in terms of attacking organization.

There is also Thiago, Guardiola lined up Thiago to play on the right side to strengthen the team's midfield control, but it was completely unable to reflect in the first half, Thiago did not contribute much defensively, and it was difficult to participate in the attack, therefore, Thiago will also be replaced!

After the halftime break, Guardiola made two substitutions in a row, and Guardiola was completely determined to give it a go!

Pep Guardiola has set his sights on Robben, for Guardiola, who is his Messi at Bayern Munich, a sharp knife on the wing, and one flash of his life can save the team in a crucial moment.

However, at this time, the blade of Robben's knife looked a little dull.

As soon as he returned to the locker room, the team doctor applied a thick ice pack to Robben's calf. Robben's calf muscles did react a little before the game, but not so bad that they couldn't play.

However, this small injury does have some impact on Robben's competitive form.

The team doctor was examining Robben and Pep Guardiola was standing nearby.

Robben knew what the manager was going to do, and he said: "I'm fine, no problem at all!" ”

How could Robben tolerate his absence at such a critical time? Even if he fights his life, he has to send the team to the final, the Champions League final. As a professional, how many times do you get to play in a Champions League final?

Pep Guardiola nodded and did not speak, he was waiting for the results of the team doctor's examination.

In the dressing room at Atletico Madrid, Simeone was planning for his players for the second half.

Taking a lead by one goal is not too safe for Atletico Madrid, on the contrary, such a score is still very dangerous. If the players' minds are "keep this score and we will advance to the final", then the probability of Atletico Madrid's elimination will increase indefinitely.

Because for Bayern Munich, they only need to score one goal and the tide will turn again. This means that Bayern Munich's comeback in the second half will be very fierce and the team will have to withstand such a test, otherwise nothing will be said.

'We're on the same level as them now, we only had the advantage on away goals, they only had to score one goal in the second half and it turned the tide and then they were up on aggregate and we were behind. So, they have to be prevented from scoring a goal.......... or before they can score, another goal is scored! ”

"We did a great job in the first half! In the second half I think they will attack with all their might, we are playing at home and we have an advantage in attack, so we don't have to be too afraid of their attack! ”

"They want to attack! We just didn't give up the offensive dominance as they wanted! We also attack!! On this pitch, we've never been afraid of anyone! ”

Simeone looked at Li Qingshan again.

"In the second half you try to keep the ball up front, pay more attention to the movement of your team-mates, and we try to get the ball through the air into the box as much as possible! Make the most of your strengths and attack their defenses. ”

Atletico Madrid's magic weapon is Li Qingshan's air dominance in the penalty area, although this style of play is very simple, but when there is an ability to play to the extreme, the burst of combat power will make the opponent fearful.

Li Qingshan nodded, as a center forward, he likes to hear the head coach say "we are going to attack". Because that means he'll get more support and more chances to score.

The break passed quickly, players from both sides came on and the second half was about to begin.

There was a huge cheer at Calderón Stadium welcoming the players. With less than forty-five minutes left, everyone was a little impatient.

Who will make it to the Champions League final? Is it defending champions Atletico Madrid, or German king Bayern Munich?

"To be honest, I personally still hope that Atletico Madrid will advance, if the first to defend the Champions League after the Champions League restructuring is Atletico Madrid, instead of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and other super giants, this kind of thing will go again just thinking about it." The neutral narrator joked.

However, he spoke to some of the people's thoughts: since the passage of the Boseman Act, the role of Europe's minor league giants in the Champions League has become increasingly marginal. One of the typical representatives is the Eredivisie team Ajax, as a famous Dutch giant, in recent years, it has become a role in the Champions League to play soy sauce, and those big league giants are relatively stronger and stronger, the Champions League has become a stage for those super teams to perform, and small teams will never come out.

Neutral fans want to see stories of "grassroots teams" like Atletico Madrid.

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At halftime, there were also many TV stations that analyzed the possible tactical changes of the two sides in the second half.

Everyone thought that Bayern Munich would definitely make a change in the second half because it was very obvious that if they continued to play according to the rhythm of the first half, Bayern Munich were doomed to be eliminated.

But no one would have imagined that Guardiola's adjustment would come so much.

Xavi Martinez and Thiago were both substituted, while Ribery and Muller were both attackers, and Guardiola's intention was also reflected in these two substitutions, Bayern Munich wanted to attack! Attack with all your might!

Xavi Alonso and Schweinsteiger partnered in the back, and up front, Pep Guardiola lined up four attackers: Lewandowski, Ribery, Muller, Robben!

It's all a bit of a desperate bet.

To be honest, even Simeone was a bit surprised that it was not impossible to have four innocent attackers, and in fact Bayern often did this in the Bundesliga. But the problem is that Atletico Madrid is not one of those Bundesliga brothers who have no power to resist Bayern and can only be pressed to the ground by the king of the south. Atletico Madrid is not something that Bayern Munich can easily suppress.

"Looks like Bayern Munich are going to fight hard!"

When the fourth official raised the sign of Bayern Munich's substitution, and Ribery and Muller came on one after another, the broadcast camera did not forget to give Wang Jianling in the box.

At this time, Wang Jianling was talking and laughing with the people around him. As the former owner of the Dalian team, he still understands football to some extent, at least in the ranks of real estate bosses.

It's just that sometimes, the boss with half a bucket of water is more of a headache for the manager than the boss who doesn't know anything at all.......

However, the half-bucket boss was right this time, as soon as the second half began, Bayern Munich showed their strong attacking strength.

In the first half, because Bayern Munich's attacking focus was on Robben's side, and Thiago's side basically failed to play an offensive role, Atletico Madrid's defense was relatively easy to defend, as long as you pay attention to Robben's side.

After Ribery came on the pitch, the threat from both sides of Bayern Munich rose at the same time, which opened up the situation for Bayern's attack.

Ribery was very active as soon as he came on the pitch, constantly sprinting down the flanks and moving in the middle to link up with his team-mates, whether it was to break through with the ball or to cross dangerously.

With the two wings open, Lewandowski and Muller in the middle have more opportunities to be photogenic.

In the 50th minute, Muller got the ball near the center circle and slashed straight into the ball.

Ribery cut forward to receive the ball, but Juanfran chased him after him and made a tackle the moment Ribery received the ball.

It's just that he didn't tackle the ball, and he didn't tackle anyone. Ribery took the ball forward, jumped up and dodged Juanfrán's tackle, passed him and led the ball into the box!

Godin could only get stuck on the inside and try not to let Ribery go down the middle of the box. He slowly approached and drove Ribery as far as he could, and if he could entangle Ribery on the wing, then the defense would be a success.

Ribery, who dribbled into the box, didn't wait for Godin to get completely close, and then shot straight at goal.

Football is like a shooting star, and it is powerful and heavy.

Oblak blocked the near corner, reached for it, lifted the ball over the crossbar, and flew off the baseline.

"Ribery!! Dangerous!!! Duan Xuan exclaimed. Bayern Munich had a rather dangerous attack, completely penetrating Atletico Madrid's wide defense on the wing, and Ribery dribbled into the box with a blast of fire, but Oblak concentrated and cleared the danger. ”

After making substitution adjustments, Bayern's attacking appearance really took on a new look, and Oblak, who had not been subjected to many examinations in the first half, had to make thrilling saves.

It's just that Atletico Madrid's offensive is not weaker than Bayern Munich.

In the 56th minute, Atletico Madrid launched an attack.

After Li Qingshan and Griezmann linked, Griezmann received a pass from Li Qingshan on the left wing.

Near the baseline, Antoine Griezmann used a footwork that was close to shooting to slam the ball into the Bayern Munich box.

This kind of cross footwork used to be Griezmann's trick to make things difficult for Li Qingshan, but now it has become ironclad proof of the tacit understanding between the two brothers.

Sure enough, no matter how fast the ball was, Li Qingshan also understood it, and after inserting it forward at high speed, he straightened the position of his head, and there was no need to shake his head at all, such a ball speed hit Li Qingshan's forehead and flew towards Bayern Munich's goal after changing direction.

The ball changed direction in the air and flew backwards towards the back post.

After landing, Li Qingshan was ready to celebrate the goal, and under such a tricky angle, it was difficult for the goalkeeper to make a timely save.

But Neuer had already moved ahead of time when Li Qingshan jumped, and he bet that Li Qingshan would point to the back side!

It was risky, but it was worth it, as Neuer, who had moved to the back post, managed to flick the ball and was then kicked out of the touchline by Boateng in the box!

Li Qingshan!! Header!!!! Duan Xuan shouted excitedly, but then he sighed: "Oops!! It was a shame to be pounced on by Neuer!! ”

Li Qingshan's close-range header was cleared by Neuer!

In the 60th minute, Bayern Munich won a free kick in front.

Instead of sending the ball directly into the box, Lahm played a low ball to Muller in front of the box, who moved the ball sideways to Ribery on the left flank.

Ribery received the ball and dribbled it down, but in the process of getting down, he suddenly got up and crossed!

The defenders of Atletico Madrid were caught off guard and the football flew high towards the Atletico Madrid goal.

Lewandowski jumped in the sprint, overpowering Miranda and leaping high into the air.

"Lewandowski ---- Dowski !!!!!!!"

Accompanied by the roar of the commentator's elongated voice, Lewandowski hit the ball on the line of the six-yard penalty area.

The ball quickly changed direction and flew towards the goal.

Goalkeeper Oblak almost subconsciously jumped up, waved his left arm, and hit the ball over the crossbar!

After the start of the second half, the two teams were not conservative at all, and the two sides fought against each other!!