Chapter 208: Players from both sides analyze the reasons for victory and defeat
The mixed interview group was noisy, and the reporters were discussing the just-concluded battle for the top spot.
The performance of Li Chuanqi and Messi is the focus of controversy.
Represented by the media in Catalonia, they still firmly believe that Messi performed better than Li Chuanqi. The reason is that he scored two goals despite being targeted by Li Chuanqi.
Media in the Malaga and Madrid areas, including those in Malaga, believe that Li Chuanqi's performance is better than Messi's, as he has dazzling performances on both offense and defense.
They believe that Messi's first goal was completed before Li Chuanqi marked him.
After being marked by Li Chuanqi, Messi failed to score in the open game and only scored a goal with a direct free kick.
While the two sides were arguing, the Barcelona players came out of the locker room.
They immediately stopped arguing and called on the Barcelona stars.
Messi still did not accept interviews from the media, while Xavi and Pique accepted interviews as representatives.
Xavi believes that the main reason for tonight's defeat is that there is a problem with the team's operation: "Malaga hoarded a large number of personnel in the midfield and backfield, which compressed our offensive space. Coupled with their fierce pressing, our operation was hampered.
Not smooth."
He did not place the blame on Messi.
When talking about the reasons for Malaga's victory, he believed that Malaga's offensive efficiency was better than Barcelona, which was the main reason for the victory.
Of course, Li Chuanqi is a topic that cannot be avoided. Harvey said: "Li Chuanqi is indeed a very unique player, and he is also a player who often surprises people.
In the past, what he has shown to everyone is his ability to seize opportunities. Tonight, he showed another side of himself - defense.
No one knew he had such a strong defensive ability before, especially his super prediction, which is surprising.
It was Messi's first time playing with such a player, so he didn't get used to it very well.
I think he will adapt slowly and find a solution in the next duel!
The quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey will be played in three days and we will beat Malaga!"
The reporters are looking forward to it. The two teams will play again in three days. Barcelona will definitely regain its face!
When talking about Messi and Li Chuanqi, Pique said: "I still firmly believe that Messi is the only one, tonight is just an accident. I think everyone's expectations for Messi are too high. He scored two goals tonight. You guys
Why do you still think he’s not performing well?”
The reporters looked at each other in confusion. This makes sense, but why do we feel that Barcelona lost tonight because Messi did not perform well?
"Lee is indeed good. He has done many things that defenders cannot do, and he also helped Malaga win through goals and assists."
He didn't want to talk too much about Li Chuanqi.
After the Barcelona players left, the Malaga players appeared, and the reporters gave them the most enthusiastic call.
Perhaps because of winning, many Malaga stars were interviewed.
Santa Cruz said of the goal that sealed the victory: "It was a wonderful thing to play with Lee. The pass was so wonderful. He seemed to have a pair of eyes in the back of his head and knew what I was doing."
Position, all I have to do is shoot!"
Joaquin praised Li Chuanqi as the biggest contributor to tonight's victory: "I couldn't guard Messi, he and I switched positions.
To be honest, I didn't think he would be able to defend Messi, but he did it!
Defending Messi and creating three goals, he is the biggest contributor to our win tonight!
Although this is just an ordinary La Liga game and cannot explain too many problems, I think Li can grow to the height of Messi in the future, and may even surpass Messi!"
Beyond Messi?!
Everyone believes that Messi only lacks a Hercules Cup. As long as he can lead Argentina to dominate the World Cup, he will become the third generation of football kings after Pele and Maradona.
There are even many Messi fans who believe that he is already the third-generation football king and does not need a Hercules Cup to prove his greatness.
If he surpasses Messi, wouldn’t he be the best in the world?!
Isco is very satisfied with his performance: "I played the football I wanted today and did what I should do. I am very satisfied with my performance tonight.
Of course, the best performer tonight was Li. He froze Messi, put Barcelona's offense in trouble, and freed up a lot of defensive power. We can focus more on defending Iniesta and others.
In fact, Barcelona's defense is not as good as their offense. Once they prevent their offense, they have a chance to win.
Tonight, that's what we did."
Is Barcelona really strong in attack and weak in defense?
After careful consideration, it should make sense, but how many teams can defend Barcelona's offense?
How many people can freeze Messi?
So Malaga's victory is not of universal significance.
When Li Chuanqi talked about Messi, he said about the penalty kick: "When the referee asked, Messi told the referee that it was a clean defense, and the referee finally canceled the penalty kick.
Messi's performance surprised me and earned my respect.
He is not like other Barcelona players who turn football fields into movie sets in order to gain profits."
Reporters from Catalonia looked at each other angrily, and reporters from other regions laughed happily. Some people said with a smile: "Who says otherwise? Many people say that La Masia teaches players nothing, the only thing they teach is acting!
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"I am very satisfied with my performance tonight. I feel the joy of assisting. In the future, I will cooperate more with my teammates and pass the ball to them!"
Damn...
The expressions of many regional reporters began to change. Li who likes to work alone is already so scary. Li who likes to pass the ball...
A reporter asked: "Three days later, Malaga will meet Barcelona again in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. Do you have expectations for this game?"
Li Chuanqi looked confused at first, and then remembered that Malaga's opponent in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey was Barcelona.
"Looking forward to it! Of course I look forward to it!"
Li Chuanqi said: "Competing with a strong team like Barcelona can make me grow and improve. For example, tonight, I discovered that my defensive ability is so strong, and I have never explored it before!
Maybe when I play against Barcelona in three days, I will explore more of my abilities!"
Damn, are you using Barcelona as a whetstone?!
Catalonia was very angry, but they immediately thought that after the match between Malaga and Real Madrid, Li did not speak like this.
What does this mean? It means that Real Madrid is not even worthy of Li's whetstone.
Thinking of this, they felt a little better.
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It is said that the pubs in Malaga were full that night and countless fans got drunk.
Defeating Barcelona to occupy the top spot is a magical result. Malaga has occupied the top spot in La Liga for the first time in so many years since its establishment.