"The two sides fought fiercely from the beginning of the game! I have to say that although Southampton's performance this season has had certain ups and downs, they have never flinched when facing strong teams! At the Bernabeu, they
I dare to challenge Real Madrid, and I also showed top level performance against strong teams such as Manchester City and Manchester United in the league!"
"Southampton took advantage of the home advantage and launched the attack first. Klein cooperated with William on the right... OK, a beautiful one-two. Klein passed the ball into the penalty area and Pepe flew to make a clearance!"
"Southampton launched another attack. Klose pulled the ball to the right and made a beautiful move. Mkhitaryan followed up with a long shot, but it was a little bit wide!"
"James took the ball from the left... and made a beautiful breakthrough. Arbeloa had no choice but to bring him down. The referee gave Arbeloa a few warnings. Noriya on the sidelines looked very excited. Maybe he felt that this action
You should take a card."
"Mkhitaryan passed the free kick into the penalty area. Casillas struck out in time and knocked the ball out of the penalty area with both fists!"
After being besieged by Southampton, Real Madrid finally started a counterattack. Coentrao advanced to attack from the wing and then passed the ball. Wundt cleared the ball.
The ball fell to Real Madrid's midfield, and they continued to attack with the ball, while Southampton began to run and press in the midfield, interfering with their offense.
In response to Southampton's wave of running and suppression, Real Madrid's midfielder showed a very good state. Modric kept taking the ball and distributing it, which made Southampton's pressing effect not very good.
Modric passed the ball to Benzema. Benzema swung away from an angle on the right and shot. Navas flew to save the ball.
"Their organization of offense is very patient," Benali said.
"Yes, they have enough points advantage that they can qualify even with a draw, so they will be very patient. This is also a disadvantage for us." Ji Ya nodded.
He understands this problem very clearly, but if he wants to solve it, he still can only look at the performance of the players themselves.
On the field, Southampton's offense made a mistake. Real Madrid took the ball and launched a counterattack. Cristiano Ronaldo took the ball at the top of the penalty area. Facing the Southampton defense that had returned to defense, he passed the ball horizontally.
Di Maria followed up with a shot. Chambers flew to stop the ball. The ball returned to Di Maria's feet. He did not force the shot to continue, but passed the ball to Modric who was in charge. Real Madrid took advantage of the situation.
Entered positional warfare.
"They are really skilled overall..."
Ji Ya couldn't help but sigh.
Just as he was sighing, Modric once again distributed the ball to the wing. Di Maria immediately started to pass the ball into the penalty area. Ronaldo's movement attracted the attention of Southampton's two central defenders.
Zema quietly moved forward and shot directly into the air before the two of them could clear the siege!
Navas fell to the ground and took a step slower, and the ball quickly flew into the goal!
The entire Southampton fans at St. Mary's Stadium were immediately silent!
Benzema and his teammates celebrated, and Ji Ya bit his lip. The goal conceded came too suddenly. Although Southampton's two central defenders performed well, it is normal for them to occasionally fail to mark people...
"Their offense went too smoothly, and it shouldn't have happened."
Ji Ya sighed.
Real Madrid did not celebrate for too long, but restarted the game.
Southampton fans continued to shout loudly, and they would not give up their support for Southampton just because they conceded a goal.
But after the game restarted, Real Madrid still had the advantage on the court.
In the 13th minute, Khedira missed a long shot after receiving a pass from Ronaldo.
A minute later, Cristiano Ronaldo forced a breakthrough and passed, and Alonso's header was slightly higher.
Two minutes later, Ronaldo almost scored. He succeeded in countering offside and shot a shot over the head of Navas. Chambers chased back hard and made a clearance on the goal line. The ball returned to Ronaldo's feet again. He shot again and was quickly stood up.
Navas flew to block the ball from the baseline.
Modric also had a very threatening shot next, and Navas once again made a wonderful save.
For a moment, Southampton's goal was in turmoil. Real Madrid's offense was like a roaring wave, one wave higher than the other. Southampton's defense was relatively solid. The two central defenders and Navas continued to block the opponent's attack.
But if this continues, it seems like the ball will be lost soon...
"Arturo, follow Modric!"
Ji Ya stood up from the sidelines, called Vidal, and then said to him.
Vidal was stunned.
"Yes, stop attacking, just follow him and prevent him from getting the ball. This guy is the core of Real Madrid's midfield in this game! If he is trapped, Real Madrid's offense will not be so threatening!"
Vidal nodded and ran onto the court.
When it comes to marking Modric, he is really suitable. He is taller and stronger, and his running skills are similar. Moreover, he is also an excellent attacking midfielder, and he can understand Modric's thinking somewhat.
However, when he marked Modric, the effect did not seem to be obvious.
Should Real Madrid attack or attack?
However, in the worried eyes of Southampton fans, Southampton's offense gradually picked up!
In the 26th minute of the game, Ronaldo received a pass from Mkhitaryan outside the penalty area, and then suddenly took a shot!
Casillas did not dare to slack off and cautiously lifted the ball over the crossbar with one palm.
The next corner kick failed to create any threat. Real Madrid began to attack. Southampton's midfielder continued to press as before, and Real Madrid's offense began to lose its previous threat.
In the end, the attack ended with Di Maria's long shot from the wing.
Ji Ya nodded. His judgment was correct. Real Madrid's sudden activity just now was because Modric was not under control. Before the game, Ji Ya arranged for Matuidi to deal with Modric, but Modric did not.
Instead of participating in the attack from the front, they attacked from behind, allowing the two defensive midfielders Alonso and Khedira to continuously attack forward, which had a very good effect.
After Vidal entangled Modric, Real Madrid's offense was not so smooth.
On the football field, there is one thing and another.
Real Madrid's offense was not that smooth, but Southampton's offense immediately started to become smooth!
After quickly passing through the midfield, Klein passed the ball to Mkhitaryan. Mkhitaryan took the ball and turned around. Alonso came up to defend him, but he made a beautiful horizontal pull of the ball and opened up a gap.
Gear up, then quickly move forward and get rid of it!
Alonso got rid of him without realizing it, and when Mkhitaryan dribbled the ball forward, Klose began to run laterally and brought Ramos away.
At the same time, Ronaldo quietly changed his position on a diagonal and inserted into the penalty area.
