Before the start of the second half, the broadcast camera showed a close-up of the VIP box at Camp Nou.
Barcelona President Laporta appeared in the camera with a slightly solemn expression on his face. Apparently he was dissatisfied with his team's half-time deficit against Sporting Gijon.
"Of course Laporta has reason to be dissatisfied. He would be so embarrassed if the team lost just after he made such big talk," the Madrid commentator said sarcastically.
Madridistas are happy to see Barcelona deflate, although they also dislike Sporting Gijon.
The Barcelona president's previous words also completely angered the Real Madrid people.
After Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-0 and won the 227th El Clasico in history, Barcelona President Laporta vowed that this Barcelona team would subvert football history. He said to the camera at the time: "Today is the greatest
day. Not only because we won the game, but also because of the level of football we showed in front of the entire crowd. Real Madrid had no resistance in front of us. Our team is very strong and full of motivation. Everyone
The players all know what to do in the game, and we have formed a fixed tactical system. We play the most beautiful football. Barcelona has no opponents this season. Our biggest enemy is ourselves."
After Laporta said these words, the Madrid media criticized the Barcelona president with shame and anger, saying that the Barcelona president was a little too complacent.
"The season is still very long. Let's wait and see. I don't believe they can keep winning." Real Madrid chairman Florentino said angrily.
However, I am afraid that even Florentino could not have imagined that after he said those words, the first person to stand up and stand in the way of Barcelona was actually Sporting Gijon, whom he disliked very much.
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At this time, in the live broadcast footage, the person next to Laporta whispered something, and the Barcelona president seemed to have a smile on his face.
Then, a bald old man with an unattractive appearance appeared in the camera.
"Moggi came to the president's box at Camp Nou before the start of the second half." D'Agostino recognized the man next to Valdano, Juventus general manager Moggi.
Obviously, the general manager of Juventus is really famous and immediately attracted attention.
This gentleman is like the top boss in martial arts novels, and there is blood everywhere he goes.
Moggi, Italian, general manager of Juventus Football Club. He has been the ruler of Italian football for more than ten years and is also a "sinner". People who like him call him the "King of Transfers" or "The King of Football"
Richelieu"; those who don't like him call him a despicable schemer and a representative of the dark forces in Serie A. In any case, from a sports perspective alone, Moggi is worthy of being the "King of Transfers" in the history of Serie A.
, and he created too many miracles when he was the general manager of Juventus. He has a strange combination of evil and wisdom, greed and simplicity; mystery is his ID card, despicability is his coat, and checks are
His silent pistol; he is like a ninja, never angry; he is also like the Thousand-Armed Guanyin, with influence in every corner of the football world; "the cardinal in the football circle", these are the words used by some media to describe him
Moji's words.
In the late period of the AC Milan Three Musketeers dynasty, Moggi returned to Juventus, ushering in an era. Whether it is called the "Trident" or the "Big Three", in short, Giraudo, Bettega, and Moggi
, these three people joined forces to build Juventus, a once glorious but facing difficulties, into an invincible battleship. Giraudo has a shining example in business, and Bettega can use his reputation as a player to expand his influence.
Moji knows the market best and has the most skills.
"Barcelona tried to bring in Tacchinati from Juventus." Gonzalez said in one sentence why the Italian giant appeared at the Nou Camp.
Gonzalez is right, Moggi's trip is for the transfer of Tacchinati. Barcelona wants to introduce Tacchinati, and Juventus also has ideas for some Barcelona players.
However, at this moment, the eyes of the Juventus general manager in the chairman's box have been fixed on the young player Juan Carlos of the away team in this game.
Previously, AC Milan had taken a fancy to a Spanish youngster and asked Sporting Gijon to purchase this big boy named Carlos. Moji had heard about it, and he didn't pay much attention at the time. However, he happened to meet him during this trip.
In the game between Barcelona and Sporting Gijon, I saw Carlos' performance, which made the Juventus general manager with a vicious vision immediately become interested.
"This is a good seedling!" This was Moji's first thought.
"A player like this should go to Juventus." This was this person's second thought.
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Li Ang didn't know that Carlos was being targeted by Juventus general manager Moggi. At this moment, his attention was entirely on the court.
After the start of the second half, Barcelona launched a siege on Sporting Gijon from the beginning. When they attacked for the first time, they still had reservations, observing and guarding against Sporting Gijon's counterattack. However, seeing that their opponents were still conservative
Barcelona's tactics showed no intention of attacking. Barcelona was relieved and they began to bombard Sporting Gijon's penalty area.
"Coach Li Ang is so conservative..." the commentator Gonzalez complained... If he were the head coach, he would definitely let the team have a thrilling offensive battle with Barcelona, and win with pleasure! He won't
He likes to be conservative. Of course, he also knows that this is the reason why he is just a commentator and Li Ang is the head coach. No head coach would dare to arrange tactics in such a trivial way when facing an opponent like Barcelona.
They joke about their own coaching careers.
Facing Barcelona's indiscriminate bombardment, Sporting Gijon's players did not panic. During the halftime break, head coach Li Ang had repeatedly instilled in them the difficulties they might face in the second half of the game. They were mentally prepared.
Off the field, Sporting Gijon players experienced such a scene of being besieged by their opponents in the first half of the game. They knew how to deal with the enemy's attack.
"This is a standard half-court offense and defense," D'Agostino said.
Barcelona's attack was fierce, while Sporting Gijon's defense was calm.
They tightened their defense and did not give Eto'o the space or opportunity to show his speed and breakthrough. Then, their players ran tirelessly there and used a full-court press to contain Barcelona's midfield organization.
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"Sporting de Gijon responded very correctly," D'Agostino said. "Their defensive counterattack is not simple. It requires the joint efforts and dedication of the whole team, and requires tacit cooperation."
The commentator is right. Li Ang's defensive counterattack may seem conservative, but it is more proactive and active. This is completely different from the defensive counterattack that most people have in mind. They are not passively guarding the penalty area and then suffering there.
With that, he survived Barcelona's attacks one after another.
Rijkaard thought that Sporting Gijon would still insist on defensive counterattacks in the second half of the game, but he never expected that after half the game, Sporting Gijon's defensive counterattacks would still be so energetic, so proactive, and so diverse.
change……
Sporting Gijon's defensive counterattack, if it were a whole, could be divided into two parts. The back line of defense remained motionless, firmly holding its position, and would never rush out.
This is like the cornerstone of the defense. The cornerstone is solid. Then, their midfielders press like crazy, tearing and cutting up Barcelona's midfield organization, and robbing Barcelona's players of their game.
Even Ronaldinho, who has the best foot skills, has difficulty holding the ball comfortably.
Rijkaard did not have no countermeasures. He asked Ronaldinho to control the ball more, attracting Carlos's defensive attention and creating opportunities for other players. However, the effect was not great, because the entire Sporting Gijon
The midfielders, including Argentinian forward Diego Milito, are all involved in the passionate pressing defense business. From the perspective of Barcelona, there are people everywhere, and it is difficult to find the path to attack and progress.
The path of the ball.
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Li Ang warned his players that the first fifteen minutes of the second half are the most dangerous moment. At that time, it is easy for the opponent to seize the opportunity to counterattack because they did not enter the game state in time. He asked the players to counterattack at the beginning of the game.
Stay focused until the end of the game.
As he expected, Barcelona launched a fierce offensive against Sporting Gijon's goal. This time it was even more fierce than in the first half. The Barcelona people unleashed the greatest offensive energy, and it can even be described in one word: total attack!
At the beginning of the second half, the Barcelona people sounded the clarion call for a general attack.
Obviously, the difference was only one goal, which stimulated the Barcelona people. They wanted to equalize the score as soon as possible, and then they just wanted to continue scoring goals and win the game.
Harvey is getting the ball, he makes a slight adjustment, and then observes the situation in front, hoping to find a path for the ball.
Albertini follows Xavi every step of the way. The team's current task is to defend. The 33-year-old Italian veteran also puts all his energy into defense. Although he is not good at defense, don't forget
Even though he is an Italian player, 'Italian players are born to defend'. This is a very famous saying in football.
This time, seeing Xavi looking up to observe the situation, Albertini saw the opportunity and decisively intercepted the ball without any hesitation! He directly tackled the ball from the ground and shoveled it away. Judging from his decisive and brave actions
Look, you can't tell that this is a veteran in his thirties.
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Barcelona's touchline kick.
Max threw the football, and after Deco stopped the ball with his chest, he passed the football to Larsson, who pulled out to meet him. The latter knocked the football to Xavi with his heel. The brain of the Barcelona midfielder then knocked the football to Deco again.
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After Barcelona passed the ball continuously, the football was handed over to Ronaldinho.
Carlos immediately stalked Ronaldinho.
Trying to protect the football, Ronaldinho allowed Carlos to keep attacking from behind. Ronaldinho knocked the football forward. He tried to break through. Pepe, who was blocking the way in front of him, tilted his body and immediately jumped out of the way.
gap.
This is the shortcoming of Pepe's inexperience, he is too easily fooled and makes moves.
Seeing this gap appear, Ronaldinho immediately lifted his foot.
Behind him, Carlos saw Ronaldinho kicking. He knew he was going to shoot. The Brazilian's shot was extremely threatening. Li Ang once said that Ronaldinho would never be allowed to shoot.
Easily take a shot while facing the goal.
Carlos fell to the ground decisively, and he shoveled down, hoping to shovel the football out first.
He was still half a beat slower, and Ronaldinho was swinging his legs faster than he expected.
"Bang!"
The football got in through the gap where Pepe ducked!
Carlos scooped up.
"Ronaldinho! Long shot!"
The football jumped up and flew straight to the goal.
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Sporting Gijon goalkeeper Valencia was so focused that he didn't dare to hold the ball, so he just knocked the ball out with a single punch.
The football was shot back, causing a gasp in the stands.
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