Southampton's offense was slow, but Atletico Madrid's players did not look impatient at all, but continued to defend patiently.
However, such a performance is normal. After all, Atletico Madrid's defense this season has made Barcelona and Real Madrid's ball-control offense somewhat helpless. This shows that they will definitely stay focused at all times during the game and are used to such games.
Barcelona's offense is good at using constant passes to find opportunities, and then suddenly speeding up to catch the opponent off guard - but in their games against Atletico Madrid, they are always anxious, which shows that Atletico Madrid is more calm than them.
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This kind of scene now is just a small scene - for Atletico Madrid players.
Mkhitaryan's forced breakthrough resulted in a free kick, but De Bruyne's free kick went slightly over the crossbar.
"It's really hard to score free kicks these days."
Noriya muttered in his heart, as the average height of the players has increased, the goalkeeper's reaction has become even better, and it is actually quite difficult to score a free kick now.
No matter how good a free kick player is, he can only take wonderful free kicks occasionally.
But this is also a trend. Defensive methods will become more and more perfect. No matter how strong the offensive tactics are, they still need the inspiration of good players.
In the next ten minutes, the pace of the game was relatively slow. This was a tacit understanding between the two sides. The second half of the game would definitely be the decisive moment, and they would need to maintain more state and physical fitness.
The two sides struggled for a while, and it was not until more than 30 minutes that Southampton launched another threatening shot!
Klein threw a throw-in from the wing, and the ball flew to the back of the penalty area. Ronaldo received the ball and shot a decisive overhead kick at the first time. This unconventional shot made Atletico Madrid unable to react. Courtois
The save was also a step too slow, but the ball missed the far post and flew out of the baseline!
After landing, Ronaldo looked up to the sky with regret. His condition was not bad in this game. The two shots were very threatening. Unfortunately, one was saved by Courtois and the other was slightly missed.
This is also a matter of luck.
Southampton fans also sighed, but they were not in a hurry. They were still leading by one goal anyway.
However, after only three minutes, Atletico suddenly broke out and scored a goal!
Thiago got the ball in the frontcourt and then sent a pick pass.
The ball flew to the left side of the penalty area, but Klein missed the ball in his clearance. Felipe received the ball and then raised his foot to pass the ball immediately. Wundt was still one step slow in blocking, Adri
An was in the back and volleyed directly towards the flying ball. The ball quickly changed direction and plunged into the blind corner of the goal!
Navas was completely unable to react to this close range volley!
After scoring, Adrian began to celebrate wildly. After a moment of silence, the Southampton fans collectively let out a huge boo!
"The goal is scored! Adrian! When Southampton's defensive attention was mostly on Costa, Adrian became a silent assassin! Now Southampton is in a bit of trouble. They must get a goal at home.
Only by winning 10 games can they advance! If their situation was very good before, it is not so good now..."
The commentator shouted loudly and began to be less optimistic about Southampton. Ji Ya shook his head, but showed an expression of relief...
"Although this conceded goal put Southampton in a disadvantageous situation, it also completely relieved Southampton of its burden."
After seeing the close-up of Ji Ya's expression at this moment, the guest suddenly said something.
"How do you say that?" the commentator asked with interest.
"If Southampton was still a little hesitant before, now they can make up their mind. Only by attacking and winning this game with offense can they advance. There is no other way to go, and there is nothing else.
It can be calculated... They just put down their burdens and concentrate on attacking, and this is the way they are best at playing."
"So that's it. If this goal hadn't been conceded, then Southampton would actually be a little nervous offensively. They were afraid of conceding the goal. Especially if the game went to the end of the season, the greater the pressure would be on them, because
At that time, as long as one goal is needed, they will fall into the abyss!" The commentator suddenly realized.
The guest nodded: "That's the truth."
Their discussion was correct. After conceding the goal, Southampton's players, while feeling the pressure, did begin to fully unleash their offensive abilities and talents!
After the restart, Atletico Madrid began to feel the power of Southampton's offense.
They began to pass the attack continuously and launch shots.
In just five minutes, they had three shots, and all three shots hit the goal frame, requiring Courtois to use all his strength to save.
Seeing that the time was approaching the stoppage time of the first half, Southampton once again launched a wonderful attack at this time!
Lukaku retreated to get the ball, and then switched positions with De Bruyne. Seeing that the opponent's players started to mark him, Lukaku immediately passed the ball to De Bruyne.
De Bruyne started to take the ball from the right. He first got rid of Felipe's defense, and then passed Thiago who came to cover. Then he cleverly passed the ball to the bottom line. Klein, who was advancing, took the ball.
The ball was passed in the first place!
This pass was quite subtle with his foot on the ground. The ball drew a straight line on the lawn and flew directly between the goalkeeper and the defender. Suarez appeared like a ghost at the back point, facing the flying ball.
, an extremely standard push shot from the inside of the left foot...
Before Courtois could pounce, the ball had already flown into Atletico Madrid's door!
"The goal is in! Two to one! Southampton takes the lead again! Before the end of the first half! Suarez's tenth goal in this Champions League! He is now tied with Ibrahimovic and second only to c
Luo! Southampton takes the lead again at home! What a terrifying offensive ability!"
Amid the shouts of the commentator, Suarez opened his arms and began to celebrate.
This is his 44th goal in all competitions this season. The games he has played this season are actually very simple, that is, the league and Champions League, two domestic cups, and the previous European Super Cup and Community Shield.
We haven't played, but now there are thirty-four leagues and ten Champions Leagues. It's easy to calculate.
This has allowed him to surpass Costa, Ibrahimovic and Messi as a whole, and is only five points away from Ronaldo - now Ronaldo has scored 30 goals in La Liga, ranking first in La Liga, ahead of Messi
Two, three ahead of Diego Costa, sixteen goals in the Champions League, plus three goals in the Copa del Rey, a total of forty-nine goals.
This kind of performance is already quite amazing. He is even more efficient than Ronaldo, but he has participated in many fewer games.
To have such a strong season, Suarez believes that, in addition to his own efforts, it is mainly because Ji Ya gave him enough space!
