Athletic Bilbao launched a violent offensive at the Municipal Stadium, and their midfield defense was even more active and a bit brutal!
The two wing forwards in the 343 formation will observe Braga's goal direction when defending. If it is a wing, the wing forward and the wing forward will form a continuous blockade in the front and back. If it is a middle, then immediately close to the middle and form a defensive triangle system with Gulpegg!
In the 10th minute of the game, Barbosa had been intercepted three times in a row!
He is getting less and less in a state, and he feels like he is in a siege in the midfield!
In the 12th minute of the game, Tang Hong retreated to the backcourt to meet and finally controlled the ball on the wing. Coelo unexpectedly blocked Lorent's shot and the football bounced over to him.
As soon as he started forward, Yilala came from behind him. Tang Hong protected the ball and rushed to the sideline and turned around. Yilala had clearly rushed from behind, but the opponent had a pulling action on his hand, and he let it go. As a result, Tang Hong still had an unstable center of gravity and took two steps backwards. The referee's whistle sounded, calling Yilala for a foul.
Tang Hong looked at his teammates, and the huge pressure after the opening made them a little nervous.
Maybe it can slow down a little now.
A free kick was taken, Tang Hong quickly stepped forward and Braga's offensive hit the right side of the frontcourt. Viana pushed forward on the wing and encountered Gabrielondo's defensive entanglement. He immediately passed the ball to find Lima, but the latter was interrupted by Xavi Martinez as soon as the ball stopped.
Tang Hong turned around to harass the defensive harassment after a sudden stop in front of the penalty area line.
Xavi Martinez, who had been playing in the midfield before, is also a star that the giants are concerned about. In Bielsa's tactical system, Xavi Martinez was transformed into a point guard, which can ensure that Athletic Bilbao's central axis is stronger in offensive organization.
Athletic Bilbao quickly launched an offensive to the frontcourt, Demarcos was over the midfield, and Ilaura quickly stepped forward on the right side to respond. Athletic Bilbao almost blinked his fast break to the key defense area of ​​Braga.
Some of the fans of the home team were already in panic.
They may have miscalculated the strength of Athletic Bilbao, especially their technical and tactical play.
Too fierce!
At this time, Yartim's intestines were regretful.
If Athletic Bilbao could be expected to be so radical in the away game, then he would definitely let Braga adopt a defensive counterattack tactic.
Now it's almost crushed by the opponent in the midfield. To be precise, Athletic Bilbao's two wings flew together so hard that Braga was almost unable to resist.
Llorente scored a point in the middle to receive Sussetta's cross and headed the ball!
The top of the football was a bit straight and was lifted up above the crossbar by Quim.
Three minutes later, Custodio tried to pass directly to Lima in the front of the penalty area. The latter also faced pressure to control the ball in the central circle. As soon as the ball was stopped, Gulpegg intercepted the ball. Athletic Bilbao's fast attack came like a wave.
Gabrielondo made rapid progress on the sidelines of the frontcourt. When he faced full-back Bayano, he knocked the ball across the front of the penalty area. De Marcos took the initiative to come and responded with a kick and passed it straight.
Athletic Bilbao successfully launched a triangle transmission and penetration cooperation!
Munia cut into the left rib of the penalty area and received a straight pass from De Marcos. Eveton immediately rushed to block it. Unexpectedly, Munia changed direction and shook the ball out of the angle and shot, and the football went straight to the far corner of the goal.
Braga's old goalkeeper Quim subconsciously saved the ball with one hand and barely blocked the ball, but the football bounced in front of the goal was shot into the goal by Llorent!
Coello was completely blocked by Llorente!
When Lorent ran to celebrate, the Braga fans in the stands on both sides of the municipal stadium were a little absent-minded.
It seems that they have no power to fight back.
"Lorente scored a goal after a round of attacks and attacks on the Braga defense line finally paid off!
Braga's midfield was in chaos, and Barbosa's performance today was very bad. Not only did he have no highlights at the moment, he could not even pass a good goal forward.
But we must also admit that Athletic Bilbao's defense is indeed fierce, running actively, tacitly defending, and decisive tactical fouls!
Braga's front line has been mediocre so far."
Before Braga kicked off, Barbosa lowered her head slightly and gritted her teeth secretly. Tang Hong said to him: "Don't be so nervous, the game is fast. Make sure the pass success rate first and then think about other things. There is still plenty of time."
Barbosa looked up at Tang Hong nodded slightly.
Anyone can see that it will be very difficult to expect Barbosa to create a threat to the organization's offensive today, so other players in Braga need to think of ways, especially those who have not been blocked.
Not only are the fans aware, but the players are also very clear-headed that if Braga loses to Athletic Bilbao today, it will be very difficult for them to advance to the Europa League knockout stage!
Because I only look at the cards, Paris Saint-Germain, which has a consortium in summer, is stronger than Athletic Bilbao!
And this is Braga's home court!
Braga immediately launched a fast attack after kicking off. Amorin gave a good shot in the midfield and reached Tang Hong's feet. When Barbosa was strictly blocked, other teammates naturally began to share his pressure.
Tang Hong took the initiative to respond on the left side of the frontcourt, and changed direction to the outside line with stops and buckles. Yilaola, who was robbing, did not expect that Tang Hong could have cut in, but spiked the ball to the side, which made him make a mistake in his defense prediction and be passed.
Tang Hong quickly dribbled the ball down the bottom and turned to the penalty area to kill. Gulpegg quickly returned to his defense and came to his front. Tang Hong stepped on a bicycle and shot it in a fake shot, then picked the ball on the spot and headed towards the front of the penalty area.
Barbosa, who was inserted in the back, wanted to volley directly, but the ball was flawed!
The football flew into the air!
Braga fans were stunned!
Amorebietta controlled the football and headed the ball successfully.
Braga's frontcourt players didn't have time to return to defense, Athletic Bilbao's quick counterattack was at the gate.
Munia cut inward and received a pass from Sussetta. Llorent followed up this time slowly. Munia turned around and wiped Eveton after cutting into the penalty area and almost single shot!
Braga fans have already realized the goal of losing the ball, but the next second I feel relieved and escaped!
Munia was too pursuing angles, so the football flew out of the bottom line against the outside of the right goal post!
Bielsa showed a tangled look on her face.
Munya, who was shocking two years ago, was once considered a copy of Messi, but his goal rate in the past two years is not high, and there is no problem with his skills. But the more he plays, he becomes a little confused, as if he doesn't know what role he should play.
The players are most embarrassed in this process. The main task of classical wingers is to cross, assist, and make goals for teammates.
But modern wingers have to cut in and shoot more frequently, or encircle far from the penalty area.
Munya seemed to be wandering between the two and did not know which path he should take.
Perhaps it is also related to the change of coaches in Athletic Bilbao. Changes in style and tactics will eventually have a great impact on young players.
The Athletic Bilbao fans who came from afar were disappointed in the stands, but they still gave the applause to Munyain.
After all, they still hope that one day Munia can become a top star, and it doesn't matter even if it can't compete with Messi.
Braga's defense line is full of dangers, but in this crisis, the power of counterattack is also fostering.
Ready to go!
When Athletic Bilbao determined that they had completely restricted Braga's midfield, no one expected that the first to strike back was Braga's full-back!
Tang Hong has been joining Braga for two months. If you want to ask him what his biggest gain here is, it will definitely not just be the chance to play and score goals.
There are also higher technical and tactical qualities, mentality training, and a grasp of the situation and context of the competition.
If he had been two months ago, he would have returned to the backcourt to control the ball, but today he has always been patient.
Because they are a team, and at the same time, if this team wants to win, it is not a chance or entirely relies on personal heroism. It is very important to follow the tactical system ideas.
When Athletic Bilbao midfielder Gulpegi once again guarded Barbosa, Coustodio decisively passed the ball diagonally to the left side when controlling the ball at the front of the penalty area.
Nigerian full-back Eziyejile quickly inserted the ball and dribbled forward to push the offensive.
Ilaura thought for a second while running and then stopped quickly and quickly rushed towards Eziyejile, who took the ball first and passed it straight.
Tang Hong responded with his back on the side in front. When Tang Hong dribbled the ball and started cutting inward, Gulpegg immediately abandoned Balbosa and rushed towards Tang Hong. In addition, the central defender Ituraspe went forward to defend, and he and Gulpegg formed a double-sided attack to intercept the ball from Tang Hong's feet.
Just when Tang Hong was one meter away from Gulpegg, Tang Hong knocked the ball across the sidewalk again.
After the ball was released, he continued to step forward.
Eziyejile ran up and came up to meet the ball and kicked the ball out of the oblique plug!
The football rolled to the hinterland of the left rib of the penalty area, and at the same time, Tang Hong ran forward and rushed forward. He had already thrown away Ituraspe, and it was too late for Xavi Martinez to chase him back!
Only Amorebietta was left to fight toward him, but Tang Hong was obviously able to get the ball first.
Goalkeeper Elizoz abandoned the goal and went out.
Tang Hong turned his head and glanced at the middle of the road when he was about to catch up with football. Lima had not followed up yet!
He was blocked by Harvey Martinez!
This made Tang Hong lose the goal of passing the ball. At the same time, combined with the line of Amorebietta rushing to defend, Tang Hong had no room for anyone to get rid of, which would definitely miss the opportunity!
After analyzing the situation clearly, Tang Hong only had the last choice!
Even though the angle is very small, it is almost blocked by goalkeeper Elizoz, who abandoned the goal. Tang Hong still shot when he caught up with the football!
Elizoz lowered his center of gravity and made a save blocking posture. Under the gaze of everyone's attention, Elizoz's expression changed drastically when the football flew up. He suddenly jumped up and tried to reach out and hit the football racquet that was flying lightly over his head, but it was still too late!
Screw!
When Elizoz fell, he looked back with the last trace of expectation, but the picture that caught his eye suddenly made him fall down.
Chapter completed!