After losing this league game, Southampton has completely left the league championship. However, their second place position is still stable. Southampton's mood is stable. After all, they still have the Champions League title to compete for.
This is different from the kind that has been dominant in the league for a long time, only to fall short and lose the championship at the last moment. Southampton has actually been lagging behind Chelsea this season, always catching up, but never catching up, while Chelsea is in
The strength in the final stage was also a bit disappointing. Losing the league championship under such circumstances did not have a great impact on the morale of Southampton's players.
Instead, they were greatly encouraged by the fact that they defended their Champions League title.
After playing this game, the entire Southampton team flew to Madrid, waiting for the start of the second round.
Before the start of the second leg between Southampton and Real Madrid, another semi-final was decided. Although Bayern defeated Barcelona 3-2 at home, they were still eliminated with a total score of 5-3.
Barcelona takes the lead in reaching the Champions League final!
They have already won the Copa del Rey before, and continue to lead Real Madrid in the league. It seems that they are about to win another Triple Crown!
The local media in Catalonia have gone crazy with joy. They praise Luis Enrique's outstanding level and believe that he is the next Guardiola that Barcelona has found.
Triple Crown winner, Barcelona's current greatness cannot be achieved by someone leaving or not coming. We have the best system and the great La Masia Football School!
Southampton didn't react at all to Catalonia's carnival, while Real Madrid were quite dissatisfied.
In their opinion, why are you crazy about Barcelona? With me in front, it will be your turn to beep?
"Barcelona's promotion may stimulate Real Madrid to perform better, but it doesn't matter. We are not wearing red and blue jerseys. Instead, they will be distracted by thinking about the final. Let us show our strength and conquer the Bernabeu."
Let's go!" Noriya said, waving his fist before the game started.
Southampton's players also waved their fists.
Compared with the somewhat imaginative starting lineups of the head coaches of both sides in the previous round, the starting lineups of both sides in this game seemed much more normal.
Southampton's starting four, three and three, goalkeeper Gulacchi, defender Cancelo, Alonso, Font, Otamendi, midfielder Casemiro, De Bruyne, Coutinho, forward Ma
Inside, Suarez, Lukaku.
Real Madrid's starting lineup is also 433, goalkeeper Navas, defender Carvajal, Marcelo, Ramos, Varane, midfielder Modric, Kroos, Ronaldo, forward Ronaldo, Bale, Ben
Zema.
Obviously, both sides sent out an offensive lineup. Real Madrid's three forwards all played, and Ronaldo was ambushed behind. This placed great demands and pressure on the two full-backs. Under such circumstances, regardless of
Both Carvajal and Marcelo can only fight, and Southampton is not to mention it. Lukaku and Coutinho have both returned to the starting lineup, making it clear that they must play more roles in the offense.
It worked.
Coutinho is a powerful weapon to break dense defenses, while Lukaku is a powerful weapon in counterattacks.
Southampton's offense this season has been difficult to resist because they have excellent players whether it's positional warfare, counterattacks, or quick attacks.
Let alone an ordinary team, even a strong team would have a hard time resisting their three attacks.
Amid loud cheers from fans on both sides, players from both sides scattered on the field. The referee looked at his watch and blew the whistle to start the game!
The last game before this season's Champions League final has officially begun!
Real Madrid's momentum at home is indeed different.
From the beginning of the game, they pressed hard and launched attacks quickly. With Modric in the midfield, a good organizer and ball-distributor, their offense became simpler and faster.
Bell created an opportunity shortly after the opening. Modric scored the ball and Ronaldo made a direct pass. After taking the ball, Bell forced a cross and shot. Gulacchi flew to block the ball. Wundt grabbed the ball in front of Ronaldo.
Foot clearance.
After being stunned by Real Madrid, Southampton quickly launched a counterattack. Cancelo received the ball from De Bruyne and sent a direct pass. Coutinho, who changed positions in the frontcourt, moved forward to form a single goal. Unfortunately, he
The push shot was blocked by Navas who was attacking with his body flying!
"What a risk! Southampton almost succeeded in a sneak attack in the opening game!"
Amid the shouts of the commentator, Real Madrid launched a counterattack, and their counterattack was quite resolute.
After three passes and two downs, the ball came to Ronaldo's feet. He started to break through along the wing. Alonso knew that it was still difficult for him to mark Ronaldo, so he chose to fight and retreat - I couldn't do it.
Steal the ball, but I can still do it by delaying your attack!
Seeing that the opponent is so cautious, Ronaldo doesn't have many good ideas. After all, he is becoming more and more like a pure shooter. His ability to surpass others is basically to force a breakthrough. If the opponent does not entangle with him and make physical contact, he can force a breakthrough.
It's of no use anymore.
Dribbling the ball all the way to the corner of the penalty area, Cristiano Ronaldo made an emergency stop and passed the ball back. Ronaldo followed up and fired a long shot without stopping the ball!
J. Ronaldo is very capable of long-range shooting, and the quality of his long-range shot this time was quite good. However, Gulacci concentrated his attention. He first judged the arc of the ball's flight, then moved his feet quickly, and then took off.
, he saw the direction of the ball, and firmly lifted the ball to the bottom line.
"Gulacchi made a great save! Corner kick!"
Real Madrid had no threat from the next corner kick. After taking the ball, Southampton began to stabilize its rhythm and slowly dribbled the ball forward.
After the opening, there was a wave of attacks between the two sides, and then the rhythm slowed down - this is normal, after all, there are ninety minutes to play, and it is impossible to maintain the confrontation and rhythm of a strong team all the time.
Southampton's next attack failed to score a goal, and Real Madrid launched a positional battle. Southampton defended very firmly. Cristiano Ronaldo's cross after a breakthrough was blocked by Otamendi from the bottom line, resulting in a corner kick.
Modric takes the corner kick.
There are many players on both sides in the penalty area. Southampton's Lukaku has retreated into the penalty area to help defend. Real Madrid has many players who are good at headers. Not to mention the two forwards, Ramos also has a strong header.
Grab some ability.
Modric took a corner kick, and the ball spun directly to the forward point. Bale, who was originally in the middle, rushed forward at high speed, shook off Otamendi who was defending him, and then jumped high and shook his head in front of the forward point.
Attack the goal!
This unguarded header showed a high level of skill. The ball quickly changed direction and plunged into the dead center of the goal!
One to zero, just seven minutes into the game, Real Madrid took the lead in scoring with a corner kick!
