Chapter 225 Defending Champion
Chelsea is in stable form this season, and the league championship is already guaranteed.
With a seven-point lead and three rounds left, just be careful not to make any major mistakes. Basically, there will be no problem.
Leicester City is still 1 point behind Manchester United because of that draw.
With just three games left in the league, Leicester City can expect Manchester United to make another mistake.
Now, their eyes are once again on the Iberian Peninsula.
May and June, Pizjuan Stadium.
There, Leicester City is about to challenge the powerful Sevilla.
That season Sevilla was in a very similar situation to Leicester City. With three rounds left in the league, they were ranked fifth in La Liga, one point behind Valencia.
So they are also fighting on multiple fronts, and the pressure is not small.
Compared with Leicester City, their biggest advantage is match experience.
As the Europa League champions this season, they are very familiar with the Europa League competition, and they are also very good at adjusting their physical conditions in two-way operations in foreign leagues and European Cups.
So in that game, Sevilla clearly had the advantage.
Sevilla will play with all its main players tomorrow, forming a 4-5-1 formation.
The entire team does not have any particularly big-name stars.
The most well-known is their No. 10 star Reyes.
As a talented star in Spain and an outstanding disciple of Sevilla's youth training, Reyes once had a brilliant career.
He has played for Arsenal, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
But I have never been able to realize my talent before.
In the winter of 2012, he returned to the team he was familiar with.
There, he found the joy of playing football again.
In addition to Reyes, players such as Bacca, Bitolo, Baga, Krychowiak, and Mbia are all representatives whose strength outweighs their fame.
That game was at home, and Sevilla attacked with all their strength from the beginning.
Although there are not many big-name stars in their team, the players who are present are very important.
With their outstanding performance, they have already been chosen by many wealthy families.
Bacca has been spotted by AC Milan. It is said that the two parties have reached an agreement in advance and he will soon become a member of the Rossoneri.
Full-back Alex Vidal was also spotted by Barcelona, and the three parties had reached an agreement that he would leave the team with a minimum release fee that summer.
Atletico Madrid has been paying attention to Vitolo, and they don't know when they will make a move.
Paris Saint-Germain's latest revelation is that Krechowiak is interested.
Mbia is said to be targeted by financial backers from Asia.
In the next few seasons, Sevilla may not be able to keep them.
And that season, defending the Europa League was not their best chance.
Nor is it the biggest expectation of those players.
From the first minute of the game, Sevilla launched a fierce attack.
The striker trident of Reyes, Bacca and Vitolo all fired at once.
Leicester City's midfield line frequently retreated.
At some point, they were even pressed by the wrong leg and were unable to have any offensive opportunities at all.
After Xia Xing stole the ball, he just passed the ball to Mahrez when it was intercepted.
Krechowiak made a tackle to clear the ball, and Vitolo quickly sprinted to catch the ball.
Diagonal pass into the penalty area!
Baka kicks up and shoots!
Schmeichel hit the ball with both fists!
That collaboration was wonderful, and Schmeichel's defense was also top-notch!
Soon, Schmeichel made another heroic save.
That time, Sevilla's midfielder passed the ball to the Brazilian goalkeeper.
Facing Drinkwater, Ba Gaiga suddenly accelerated diagonally!
A change of rhythm, and he instantly surpassed Brother Drinking Water!
He reached the top of the penalty area and shot low!
The ball went straight to the right east corner of the goal!
Schmeichel fell to the ground again to save, goal line rescue!
Morgan made a big save and Leicester City escaped.
Continuing from the east, Leicester City was still attacked from the wrong leg.
Xia Xing occasionally intercepted the ball and made long passes. Vardy was targeted by the wrong defense and had no chance.
Mahrez's several personal breakthroughs also came to nothing.
The game ended 0-0 at halftime.
In the eastern half, the game changed sides and Sevilla continued to attack quickly.
In the 71st minute of the game, Reyes got the ball on the right side.
In that game, he was defended by Xia Xing and had little chance. Most of Sevilla's attacks were launched from the center and left.
That time in Bu Nao, his eyes lit up!
Xia Xing just went to the midfield to help defend, but he didn't return to his position!
Reyes took the ball and sprinted with the ball without hesitation!
De Laet presses forward!
Reyes pulled the ball to the edge, suddenly accelerated and passed him!
Cutting outside again, De Laet was already behind him!
Konchesky is grabbing it!
Reyes feet east!
The ball passed between Konchesky's legs!
Crotch-wearing is awesome!
Reyes accelerated around and volleyed towards the near post!
The ball hit the net!
1 to 0!
There was nothing Schmeichel could do that time!
The distance is too close and the power is too great!
Thunderous applause from Pizjuan Stadium!
Is that a tribute to their youth talent?
At that moment, Reyes seemed to have turned back into the omnipotent wing genius!
Wonderful goal!
With a one-goal lead, Sevilla continued to attack.
Leicester City still defended with all their strength.
Mahrez and Vardy kept looking for opportunities in the frontcourt.
Hard work pays off.
In the 79th minute of the game, Sevilla had just completed substitution adjustments, and Leicester City suddenly came into force!
That attack started from the left!
Cambiasso tackled Baja neatly!
Sevilla's attack was interrupted!
Drinkwater pretended to dribble the ball forward, attracted the defense and then suddenly passed the ball diagonally to the left!
The ball was handed to Xia Xingqiaodong!
Now there is space in front of Xia Xing!
What are you waiting for?
Sprint with the ball!
That game was extremely stressful.
The wrong side's attack was very fierce, and he kept running in a large area in the midfield.
But because he couldn't get back in time, Reyes took advantage of him.
But now, suddenly he rushed forward, and it was very likely that Keke was hit by the wrong leg again and counterattacked.
Can Xia Xing go without hesitation at this moment?
What are you afraid of?
If a goal can be scored, then it must be an away goal!
One away goal to top two!
That's a good deal!
Xia Xing sprints with the ball!
Reyes is grabbing!
He had been defending Reyes just now, and now it's the other way around!
How does Buono Reyes' defensive ability compare to Xia Xing's?
Xia Xing exerted a little force and Reyes was squeezed away!
Reyes' thin body is still his huge shortcoming.
Keep sprinting!
Mbia is grabbing!
That Xia Xing changed direction to the outside, accelerated and continued sprinting!
Facing the strong Mbia, Xia Xing did not fight!
Just compete with him for speed!
Mbia's baked goods are gone!
He didn't give up and continued to chase after him!
But Xia Xing accelerated to the left again and returned to the left road!
Mbia completely lost his focus and could no longer follow Xia Xing!
That change of direction was pretty smart!
Just when Xia Xing returned to the left wing, Bu Nao suddenly released a shovel from the wrong side!
No Alex Vidal!
He put down the shovel decisively!
Xia Xing is in danger!
(End of chapter)
This chapter has been completed!