When Valencia put on a low stance and used defensive counterattack to challenge Atletico Madrid, instead of being good at playing against the opponent as she used to think, it means that they have suffered a lot in Atletico Madrid in the past few years.
Whether he became obedient or learned to be smart, he used three defensive midfielders to focus on Ye Yifeng's defense or grasped the key point.
Portuguese new star Andre Gomez is more aggressive than defense, and will not put defensive pressure on Ye Yifeng. At best, it only limits some of his passing lines.
But Enzo Perez and right-back Cancelo have a defensive violation of the rules at any time, which will make Ye Yifeng difficult.
At the same time, Parejo always hid behind the two of them to guard the inward line, and the meaning was very clear. Even if Ye Yifeng broke through Cancelo, he could only go to the outside line of the side.
Compared to playing Barcelona and Real Madrid, there is always a certain room for breakthrough, but there is no such thing as playing against Valencia.
Space is always the main factor affecting players' personal performance, and it is why teams facing Barcelona and Real Madrid often set up buses.
Even if the final result is that the bus is unable to withstand the opponent's destruction, if the opponent is allowed to attack, the consequences are often not as simple as losing. Every minute and every second may be nailed to the shameful pillar of the team's history-level defeat.
Ye Yifeng observed the situation calmly and remained patient during the attack.
In the 4th minute of the game, just after halftime, he passed the ball to the right.
After Koke broke through, he passed the ball diagonally in front of Gaya, and the right rib of the penalty area.
Griezmann made a forward pass before the bottom line.
Tall central defender Adrahn cleared the ball.
Valencia seized the opportunity to counterattack, Gomez transported shells in front of the center circle, Santi Mina and Rodrigo tried to make a quick pass and cut, and the ball was passed into the penalty area, but Mina's forward insertion was interfered by Jimenez's physical combat.
Aubrak confiscated the ball.
In the 7th minute of the game, Ye Yifeng suddenly accelerated in the left dribble in the frontcourt and got rid of Gomez. He rode a bicycle in front of Enzo Perez on a big vacation and changed direction to complete the breakthrough. Cancelo snatched from him from the front, and Ye Yifeng splashed the ball again, and Cancelo pulled and fouled him.
In the non-counterattack state, the opponent's foul does not constitute a tactical foul. As long as the action is not out of line, the referee who does not have a very strict standard will only warn him verbally.
In the 11th minute of the game, Ye Yifeng used his usual skills again, but made a breakthrough from the left but when Enzo Perez came to press, he swayed his shoulder and pulled the ball and cut inward in the middle. Parejo quickly grabbed it, and Ye Yifeng stabbed the ball to the right in front of the penalty area.
Griezmann hit the ball with his back and knocked back diagonally.
Cork made the contact and passed the ball directly.
Torres penetrated Adraen and tried to volley directly on the right side of the penalty area. After placing the ball on his feet, he found that the football had missed it.
Atletico Madrid is like creating opportunities in the cracks.
In the 18th minute of the game, Valencia intercepted the ball against Saul in the backcourt, and then a quick counterattack started.
Santi Mina responded from the right side of the frontcourt and dribbled the ball across and hit the ball in the middle. Andre Gomez followed up and sent a straight pass to Rodrigo.
Rodrigo stopped and cut into the penalty area, and Godin interfered from the side to force the opponent to shoot.
As a result, the shooting quality was average, and the football was saved and confiscated by Oblak.
The bearded coach Nuno sighed helplessly.
Valencia relies on three players to counterattack, no more!
If Ye Yifeng or Griezmann were placed in Valencia, they would have a broader space to face their opponents' defense, and their room for exercise would naturally be greater.
But they play for Atletico Madrid, a team that is not a giant but has absolutely ranks among the top ten in Europe!
In this way, even if Atletico Madrid mainly plays defensive counterattacks, most opponents will not give them enough space and environment to counterattack when facing them.
This is a new challenge Ye Yifeng encountered when he came to the new team.
The environment and situation of his face on the court have changed essentially, and he needs patience and perseverance to go through this long and long practice!
Just as Real Madrid and Barcelona are facing intensive defense almost every day. If you want to stand on the top stage and participate in the top competition, it is not enough to only play counterattacks or fast attacks.
When Ye Yifeng was frequently reported by the media for his game, he had a higher reputation and was surrounded by flowers and applause, he also became the target of other teams!
The stage of winning highlights with "unexpected" has passed, and he needs to work hard to improve his performance and maintain a good state in the more difficult situation of the game.
In the 23rd minute of the game, when Ye Yifeng dribbled into the frontcourt and turned into the inward track, Parejo and Enzo Perez formed a frontal interception against him, while Cancelo moved behind the two and replaced the team to assist in defense at any time.
Ye Yifeng used too much force when he stepped on a bicycle in front of the two of them, and deliberately tried to accelerate the horizontal running, even though he could not shake out the space for breakthrough from the front, it forced Parejo and Enzo Perez to move towards the middle. At the same time, another midfielder Danilo also tightened to the middle, and the space on the right was greater, and Ye Yifeng passed the ball decisively.
After getting the ball, they quickly stepped forward. When the three midfielders retreated together, they did not expect Ye Yifeng to turn to the running position and go to the left rib of the penalty area.
Cork sent another cross from the wing.
Griezmann and Torres formed a restraint against the two central defenders in the penalty area. Ye Yifeng made a volley after hitting the ball with his left foot!
At the last moment, the footwork was not controlled to perfection, and the force was exerted enough, but the angle was tilted. The football passed an external rotation and deviated from the nearest corner and flew into the stands half a meter away.
Atletico Madrid fans still gave Ye Yifeng a greeting and cheered enthusiastically.
If Ye Yifeng is just an offensive organizer, he will definitely not be worth 100 million, but from offensive organization to forward-scoring and scoring, and occasionally performing a one-stop wave, he will definitely be a player that Atletico Madrid can't buy even if he pays 100 million!
The Valencia's defense line's generals were numb. They had never been under the pressure of Atletico Madrid's soldiers, but the orderly attacks of four or five players made the defense line dangerous.
This is a situation that they have never encountered before when facing Atletico Madrid.
After all, they have further strengthened their defense.
In the 27th minute of the game, when Valencia subconsciously wanted to block the more active Cork, but Ye Yifeng directly sent a cross-top pass from a long distance during the attack.
Griezmann counterattacked and stepped forward to stop the ball from the middle chest and then kicked the ball at a low angle. Goalkeeper Jami saved and blocked the ball from the baseline.
Nuno looked nervous, and Valencia seemed to have the possibility of conceding the ball at any time.
In the 32nd minute of the game, when Ye Yifeng tried a personal breakthrough on the left side of the frontcourt, he faked the breakthrough and went to the outside line, so that Enzo Perez quickly retreated, and Cancelo did not dare to be careless and retreated to compress the space.
When Enzo Perez robbed, Ye Yifeng stopped quickly and pulled the ball and turned around to retreat. He saw the situation in the middle and then sent a cross pass.
Saul's assist was a good catch-up, but he changed his ball and then became a little bit too big, and Danilo was stuck in his position.
The football was cut off by Mustafi, and he pushed forward and sent a straight pass.
Andre Gomez instigated a counterattack attack from the rear of the central circle.
Gabi moved to intercept frontally.
Gomez made a pass, and the football flew to the right in front of the penalty area. Santi Mina made a stop and swerve to change directions and stretched the distance from Jimenez. At this time, Jimenez robbed, and Mina turned halfway and passed the ball diagonally behind him.
Rodrigo runs diagonally and penetrates the right rib of the penalty area. Felipe Luis assists in defense. Rodrigo spikes and turns backwards, but Felipe Luis's legs stretched over Rodrigo.
The referee's fingers are on the ball.
The referee was very determined to give a penalty when the Atletico Madrid player protested.
Rodrigo took the penalty and scored a penalty in one go, but Oblak made the prediction correctly but was unable to save the ball.
Atletico Madrid 0:1 Valencia.
The Valencian generals cheered and celebrated, Nuno seemed to be extremely excited to see the moon bright when the clouds cleared!
Simeone's face remained unchanged without any turbulence.
A firm look reveals confidence in the team.
This is the temperament that a strong team should have.
Conceding the goal? Downside?
If this is all about panic, it would be a miracle that I would not be scared to pee a few times in that season.
After the kick-off, Atletico Madrid significantly accelerated against Valencia, who further strengthened its defense.
Ye Yifeng has a good idea. He can occasionally threaten the left side and then restrain Valencia's defensive force.
Create better offensive space for the right side.
But in positional warfare, Cork and Saul lack creativity.
It is obviously a pass in a state of no interference, but it is mostly a short pass or a cross to look at the face.
The delivery quality of the threat ball is uncommon.
This has always been a shackle that restricts Atletico Madrid from becoming the best among the top teams.
The players who can fight and play have fewer shocking talents.
A player with artistic temperament is not tough enough.
In the 36th minute of the game, Ye Yifeng completed a wall-to-block with Torres in the left dribble, and came to the middle position in front of the penalty area to take a long shot before the Valencia encirclement was formed!
The football flew towards the upper right corner of the goal like a cannonball, and goalkeeper Jami almost surrendered.
But the football flew to the stands against the upper edge of the beam.
A slight difference.
If you can hold down another point, it will be a goal.
Three minutes later, Juan Fran from Atletico Madrid assisted on the right, and he still made a cross after going down.
Valencia strengthened his defense, and Ye Yifeng failed to compete for the header in the back point during the competition with Mustafi.
After the football was cleared, Saul stopped the ball and adjusted it and shot out from a long shot.
This time the football hit Danilo and flew out of the bottom line.
Corner offense.
Godin's header jumping high in the penalty area was blocked by Jami's one-handed hand!
Nuno clapped his hands on the sidelines to praise the team's tough defense, but he was not at all relaxed.
Atletico Madrid's offensive has already shown a trend of fatal threat, but Valencia's counterattack has not been able to hit harder.
If Valencia can last until 65 minutes and lead Atletico Madrid, he will definitely substitute and further strengthen his defense!
Chapter completed!