850 Second Half
A 1-0 victory is not enough to make the Reds confident in advancing to the Champions League final.
Situ Yunbing looked solemn when he was interviewed after the game.
"As you can see, although we won the game, we did not gain a very obvious advantage. At the same time, Gareth Bale and Lewandowski were injured. I don't know what the injury was, but it seems that it is very likely that we will not be able to play in the second round, which is a very serious loss for us.
The confrontation at Calderon Stadium in a week will be full of suspense.”
Regarding Atletico Madrid's performance, Situ Yunbing said: "In my football philosophy, I will not think that Atletico Madrid's conservatism is wrong, or even criticize them as negative.
In the Champions League semi-finals, no team will be negative in their mentality. That statement is simply an insult to a team.
I can't count on Atletico Madrid to open the backcourt space to allow Liverpool to easily score goals after goals, and I can't complain because they didn't do that.
In the eyes of neutral fans, this is a poor viewing game, but for Atletico Madrid and Liverpool, it is a war!
But this war has not yet reached the final decisive moment, and I want to stage a decisive battle at Calderon Stadium!”
At the semi-final level, conservative is very common, just like in another semi-final, Manchester City scored 0:0 with Real Madrid at home, and they exchanged blank sheets.
No one would expect to shoot all the bullets in the "first half" of the two-round game to decide the winner!
Simeone said that the result was reasonable and Atletico Madrid could accept it after the game.
At least in the second round, Atletico Madrid has home advantage!
At the same time, Simeone will definitely pray that the two Liverpool players will miss the second leg of the game!
European media generally have low evaluations of the first leg of the two semi-finals because there are no goals and not even many exciting scenes.
Real Madrid and Manchester City played even more dull!
Situ Yunbing received a team doctor report 4 hours after the game.
Lewandowski and Gareth Bale will need to be on standby for 4 weeks and 6 weeks respectively!
This news is the worst.
Not only does it mean that they will definitely miss the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals, but it is also highly likely that they will miss all the remaining Liverpool games this season!
Once Liverpool enters the Champions League final, they are likely to be unable to play.
Liverpool, who has been relatively stable in terms of personnel throughout the season, suddenly experienced such a big crisis in the final stage of the season!
This made Red Army fans very worried!
Although Situ Yunbing has won the English League Cup and has four consecutive Premier League titles, this season has been called a success, but who can not fantasize about epic glory?
It is a short distance from the Champions League final and the FA Cup final. You can reach the sky in one step!
Liverpool came to challenge Swansea City on the weekend, and the latter had announced a successful relegation in the league, so it can be said that there is no desire or demand.
The outside world is speculating on what kind of striker Liverpool will send to Calderon Stadium.
Vardy is the hottest choice!
In this league, Situ Yunbing gave Vardy 65 minutes of game time, but his average performance was also related to Liverpool's overall unwanted desire to consume too much, and his tactics were relatively conservative.
In the end, Liverpool scored 0:0 against Swansea away, and Liverpool rarely scored in the league.
Liverpool focused on preparing for the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals, and Situ Yunbing also focused on Atletico Madrid's performance in La Liga after the Premier League ended.
Atletico Madrid defeated Vallecano 1-0 at Stadium Calderon and continued to compete for the championship with Barcelona. Real Madrid also gritted their teeth and defeated Real Sociedad 1-0 away, trailing Barcelona and Atletico Madrid by 1 point.
The suspense of La Liga championship competition is the best in Europe!
The three strong men are very lively!
This may benefit Liverpool fishermen, at least Atletico Madrid will definitely not be able to give up the opportunity to win the La Liga championship!
It must be done with all its strength in the league.
Before going to Calderon Stadium, Fleet Street was cheering for Liverpool!
They expect Liverpool to reach the Champions League final for three consecutive years!
And won three consecutive championships!
So when the reporters from Fleet Street came to interview Situ Yunbing, their problems were very induced.
"How would you play a 1:0 advantage in the second round?"
Situ Yunbing laughed and said, "Of course it's a defensive counterattack. We hold the advantage. Even if Atletico Madrid scores first, the score will be a draw, so we will undoubtedly play a defensive counterattack!"
"Will Vardy start? In such a crucial game, he seems to have never started before."
Situ Yunbing shook his head and said: "Although your statement is correct, it is not appropriate. Vardy has scored goals for Liverpool in many key games. His contribution to the team is unparalleled. At present, as long as he is in good condition, he will definitely be our center forward, and no one is more suitable than him."
After answering some questions from the reporters, Situ Yunbing happily ended the pre-match press conference.
The Fleet Street gave him enough respect and support.
After all, at this stage, Liverpool is related to the image, value, honor, etc. of the Premier League!
Fleet Street will naturally support Liverpool and Manchester City.
Even recently, we have been using "Guardiola failed to lead the team to the Champions League semi-finals, but Pellegrini led the team to the Champions League semi-finals" as a basis to support Pellegrini to stay!
But everyone also knows that Fleet Street is just to cheer up Manchester City and unite the whole city.
Once Pellegrini is unable to lead the team to the Champions League final, or even if they advance to the final and cannot win the championship, Fleet Street will immediately take stock of Pellegrini's crimes and turn to welcome Guardiola to Manchester City with flowers and applause.
In early May, Situ Yunbing led a team to visit Madrid.
On the night they stayed in the hotel, Atletico Madrid fans tried to make noise outside the hotel to interfere with their rest, and Situ Yunbing could only feel helpless and ridiculous about this.
The next day, Liverpool came to Calderon Stadium in the evening.
This time, the Spanish media is optimistic about Atletico Madrid's front line!
Because Atletico Madrid's home record is not bad, and Liverpool has lost two major players, its strength will inevitably decline!
The Calderon Stadium is crowded with people, and Atletico Madrid fans will not easily forget what Liverpool did to them two years ago!
So they can be naturally hostile to Liverpool!
Situ Yunbing enjoyed boos in this stadium, and there was nothing special about it.
He is not surprised.
When he became the young coach with outstanding achievements in European football history, he would never win everyone's respect.
Simeone still looked calm as in the first round, and stood in the home coach's command area with a serious look on his face waiting for the start of the game.
Situ Yunbing stood in the visiting team coach command area, waiting for the arrival of the war.
As the starters of the two teams entered the court, the cheering momentum of Calderon Stadium was almost able to break the eardrums!
"Good evening for all the audience. Welcome to the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals. Atletico Madrid will play against defending champion Liverpool at home!
A week ago, Liverpool defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 with Lewandowski's goal at Anfield Stadium. Today, Atletico Madrid ushered in the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals against Liverpool at the doorstep!
It is still full of suspense to which of the two teams can enter the Champions League final this season!
But we believe that this game will definitely be more exciting, intense and beautiful than the first round of the game!
Let's take a look at the starting lineup of the two teams.
Atletico Madrid started at home today with 433.
Goalkeeper: Oblak.
Defenders: Juan Fran, Godin, Lucas Hernandez, Felipe Luis.
Midfielder: Gabi, Augusto Fernandez, Cork.
Forwards: Saul, Griezmann, Carrasco.
Although Atletico Madrid's starting lineup is somewhat offensive, I believe they will definitely take the initiative to strengthen their defense in the game.
Therefore, the formation of this three forward may eventually evolve to 442, or 451.
Before the game we knew Gareth Bale and Lewandowski would miss this key game, and they were plagued by injuries.
Liverpool started 433 away today.
Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen.
Defenders: Azpilicueta, Van Dijk, Kulibaly, Robertson.
Midfielder: Kante, Eriksen, Casemiro.
Forwards: Mbappe, Valdi, Sane.
Situ Yunbing placed Coutinho on the bench today, continuing to maintain the team's three forwards, and the two wings flew together!
Let’s see what trend will evolve into today’s competition.
If Atletico Madrid wants to eliminate Liverpool and advance to the Champions League final, then they must score, score, and score at home!"
Situ Yunbing did not join Coutinho today, which really made the Brazilians feel a little depressed.
This may once again reflect that he is not omnipotent and irreplaceable in Situ Yunbing's technical and tactical system!
Situ Yunbing did not improve his status within the team.
This is not Situ Yunbing's prejudice against him, but the speed of his counterattack in today's game. Sane and Mbappe can bring better results than Coutinho.
He needs midfield defense hardness, and Eriksen is better than Coutinho.
He at least does not need the creativity of positional war control scenes. Coutinho sat on the bench entirely out of the team's technical and tactical needs today.
As for how he personally would view such a situation, Situ Yunbing really couldn't control it.
Although Liverpool has set up a relatively radical personnel lineup away, after the game began, the team honestly launched a defensive counterattack!
Chapter completed!