The starting lineup in the frontcourt looks conservative:

Lopez, who is more defensively capable, was placed in the left midfield.

The double midfielder combination of Paul Assuncao and Lindy will provide defensive support for Atletico Madrid.

Van der Vaart was not scheduled to start in this game, but Thiago, who cooperated more well with the team, was chosen.

Of course, Van der Vaart was used to being abused at Real Madrid.

As a rookie, I was a bit emotional not being able to start this kind of game, but it’s understandable.

Sanchez is partnered on the right, and Simeone hopes that the right can create some opportunities for the team.

"Lin, it's still the same as last season. Messi is left to you, and Paul Assuncao and Lopez will cooperate with you."

Normally, Messi has a wide range of activities in the center and right wing, but after Henry left.

Messi is often placed on the right.

This is also the reason why Lopez played midfielder in this game.

His combination with Felipe can very well strengthen the thickness on the wing.

Even for Messi, it will take some time to pass people continuously, right?

"My Mr. X, you have a lot to do!"

Simeone marked the offensive lines in the frontcourt and the key points of the retracement in the backcourt one by one on the tactical board:

"Iniesta, don't let him get the ball so comfortably, especially be careful with his feet!"

Simeone didn't look up and nodded at Valera: "You two, one will defend the bottom and the other will defend the inside cut!"

Simeone pointed at Thiago and Aguero again, "When you are in possession of the ball, just attack from the left and right, don't get close to each other!!"

"Just prevent him from passing the ball! Let David and Diego handle the middle!"

After explaining all this, Simeone did not give the team any blood again.

Every player is excited to face Barcelona.

Especially for the players who have just joined, facing Barcelona is such a coveted opportunity!

In the locker room on the other side, Guardiola only did one thing.

"Last season we lost here and almost lost the league title."

"They all call us [Team Cosmos], but I don't think we deserve this title."

"Win this game and wash away our shame. Only then will we be worthy of this title!"

After speaking, he looked at Messi:

"Leo, are you sure?"

The latter looked up blankly, as if he still hadn't figured out the situation: "What?"

Guardiola was speechless, but he still had to say:

"I mean Lin, Atletico Madrid's midfielder!"

"What's wrong?"

Messi still looked like he didn't know why.

Guardiola was completely speechless at this time and waved his hands, not wanting to speak.

The players quickly completed their pre-match preparations.

After both sides completed the pre-match ceremony, the two teams shook hands with each other and began to prepare for the game.

"Zhuang TV Station!"

"Zhuang TV Station!"

"Welcome to the third round of the 2010-2011 La Liga season, Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona at home!"

"I'm Lao Liu!"

"I'm a pony~"

"Currently, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona both have 6 points in La Liga. Barcelona has scored 8 goals in two rounds, ranking higher than Atletico Madrid!"

"The biggest highlight of this game is the battle between Lindy and Messi!"

"Guardiola deliberately avoided this question before the game and banned reporters from interviewing Messi!"

"Both sides have gone through a summer of reinforcements. Can the [Funeral Midfielder] be reappeared?"

"Can the golden midfield formed by Barcelona after the signings compete?"

"Let's wait and see!"

"Atletico Madrid has a standard anti-counterattack lineup of 451: Goalkeeper: De Gea;"

"Full-backs: Felipe, Valera;"

"Center defenders: David Luiz and Godin. Since the league has kept clean sheets for two consecutive games, there have been comments that this will be Atletico Madrid's new Great Wall after Ibáñez and Perea!"

"Midfielder:....Forward: Sergio Aguero!"

"Here in Barcelona, ​​we also have an attacking 433!"

"Goalkeeper: Valdes;"

"The full-back combination of Abidal and Alves;"

"In terms of centre-back, it's still Pique and the Prussian team!"

"There have been some changes in the frontcourt. In the midfield, 30-year-old Xavi, 21-year-old Busquets and 27-year-old Iniesta form an old, middle-aged and young midfield partner."

"Busquets is in the middle, Iniesta and Xavi are on both sides, and the three of them form the Habubai midfielder!"

"Messi, Villa and Pedro form a front three!"

"Okay, the game has started, let's take a look, the old, middle and young combination of [Habubai] versus the [Funeral Midfielder] with Lindy as the core!"

"Personally, I prefer [Habu Bai]!"

"Hmph, I think Lindy's [Funeral Midfielder] is stronger!"

Calderon's singing seemed to kick off the show for both teams.

Barcelona, ​​wearing a light cyan away jersey, kicked off first.

It is different from the boring pass-and-control start in the past.

From the very beginning, Barcelona gave Calderon a shock!

Simeone suddenly stood up from the coaching bench, his eyes serious.

This summer, not only Atletico Madrid has undergone major changes, but even Barcelona has completed a tactical upgrade.

Although this was not the first time I saw Villa's running figure.

But with the support of the [five-core midfielder], it has become so terrifying now!

Iniesta, Busquets, Pedro, Villa and Messi started at the same time after the opening.

Based on past experience, everyone began to run towards these "mini missiles" according to the pre-game arrangements.

But Xavi found Iniesta with a penetrating pass directly in the midfield.

The latter pushed directly with the outside of his right foot while running, and Villa on the edge of the left penalty area did not wait for David Luiz to grab it.

With a kick, the football flew to the far corner.

Fortunately, De Gea remained vigilant, leaped high and picked off the football.

"The first shot of this game came so fast. It seems that Barcelona will definitely avenge its disgrace today."

Guardiola shook his head slightly on the sidelines. Villa was still too anxious to make achievements.

Messi had already attracted three double-teams, but Pedro cut inside and found an opportunity.

The game continues.

It was supposed to be Atletico Madrid's attack, but when De Gea threw the ball to Godin, almost all Barcelona players were in Atletico Madrid's half.

The two sides started a fierce battle directly in Atletico Madrid's half.

The game became intense from the beginning.

Simeone frowned and looked at Guardiola. Last season, Atletico Madrid used this kind of high-position pressing to find opportunities in the frontcourt.

Now Barcelona is facing Atletico Madrid and is also using the tactic of pressing high in the frontcourt.

The difference is that this time the frontcourt combination does not include Ibrahimovic and Eto'o.

Everyone is like a pack of wolves, using their keen sense of smell and excellent skills.

Squeeze Atletico Madrid's passing space step by step.

David Luiz seemed very uncomfortable with this kind of high pressing.

After receiving a pass from Paul Assuncao, he faced Villa and Iniesta's outflanking.

He could only pass back helplessly, but it was this pass that caused the whole audience to scream!

Several faint voices could be heard on the field: "Fuck you!"
Chapter completed!