Chapter 217: Malaga continues to hold high the banner of victory
Many media believe that Real Madrid and Barcelona are in poor condition because they are preparing for the upcoming Champions League knockout rounds. Some even believe that Messi and Ronaldo are putting up smoke bombs to confuse their opponents.
As for Malaga still maintaining a good state, the media believes that they have focused on winning La Liga.
Malaga is participating in the Champions League for the first time, so expectations will certainly not be that high.
Pellegrini scoffed at this statement and ignored it.
After Li Chuanqi and Blanca Padilla established a romantic relationship, they basically had to talk on the phone several times a day. The long calls lasted for half an hour, and the short ones exchanged simple greetings.
The two talked about interesting things about life and work. Although they were not together, their relationship continued to heat up.
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After the 22nd round, Pellegrini led his team to actively prepare for the 23rd round and the upcoming first leg of the Champions League knockout round.
It's still cold in Europe in February, but the football world is very lively.
The major leagues have entered the second half, and the championship groups are marching towards the championship. The Champions League knockout rounds have arrived, and more powerful dialogues will be staged.
On February 10th, the 23rd round of La Liga began, and the Champions League knockout rounds kicked off three days later.
The first to appear was Real Madrid, who sat at the Bernabeu and faced 11th-ranked Sevilla.
Real Madrid sent out all its main players to fight.
In the 18th minute of the first half, Real Madrid launched a quick counterattack near the center circle.
Modric made a long pass, Higuain made a volley pass, and Ronaldo made a pass from the left side of the penalty area!
Sevilla goalkeeper Beto failed to intercept, and the football hit defender Navarro's chest and bounced in front of the goal. Benzema easily scored the ball in front of the goal line!
One to zero!
In the 26th minute of the first half, Benzema cut in from the right and passed the ball. Kaka knocked back. Cristiano Ronaldo dodged Maduro and shot with his left foot from outside the penalty area!
The football hits the net from the far corner!
Two to zero!
Real Madrid entered the second half with a two-goal advantage.
Only thirty-four seconds into the second half, Real Madrid sealed the victory. Modric launched a long pass attack. Sevilla center back Spasic headed the ball forward, and the football flew towards the penalty area.
Cristiano Ronaldo controlled the football at the edge of the penalty area, avoided the shooting angle, and fired a powerful shot!
The football flew into the net from the small left corner of the goal!
Three to zero!
In the 14th minute of the second half, Real Madrid launched a quick counterattack. Cristiano Ronaldo made a breakthrough pass and Higuain made a pass from the right side of the penalty area!
The Portuguese superstar followed up and hit the net from close range!
Four to zero!
Sevilla saved face in the 43rd minute of the second half. Navarro headed the ball forward, and Manu broke into the penalty area and succeeded with a low shot!
Four to one!
Real Madrid won a complete victory at home!
Barcelona came on the scene next and were in equally hot form, beating Getafe 6-1 at home.
Barcelona took the lead in the sixth minute. Iniesta sent a direct pass. Sanchez got a single opportunity and successfully pushed the ball in the penalty area!
One to zero!
Barcelona expanded the score in the 13th minute. Iniesta made a direct pass. Thiago moved forward to stop the ball and then knocked it across. Messi shot in front of the goal and scored.
Two to zero!
Barcelona sealed the victory in the 13th minute of the second half. Alba sent a direct pass from the wing, and Villa scored with a low shot from the upper left corner of the small penalty area!
Three to zero!
In the 32nd minute of the second half, Messi passed the ball and Tello shot from the edge of the penalty area and scored.
Four to zero!
Getafe saved face in the 38th minute of the second half. Alba made a header error and Alvaro scored with a shot from the penalty area.
Four to one!
In the 45th minute of the second half, Messi's breakthrough was blocked and the ball was transferred to Iniesta's feet. The latter pushed the ball into the penalty area and scored!
Five to one!
In the second minute of stoppage time, Alves made a pass, Thiago stopped the ball and knocked it across, and Pique easily scored from the right side of the penalty area.
Six to one!
Although Messi only scored one goal in this game, he created three goals.
The media in Madrid and Catalonia praised the two superstars, believing that they had found their form and were optimistic about their performance in the Champions League.
Malaga is the last team to appear in this round. They go to Valencia to challenge their opponents at home.
Pellegrini made adjustments to the lineup, and Li Chuanqi and Isco did not start.
It looks like he is preparing for the knockout rounds of the Champions League.
The game starts on time at 8pm.
After the game started, Valencia, who was at home, took the initiative and frequently put pressure on Malaga's defense.
In the 27th minute of the first half, Malaga center back Demichelis knocked down Valencia forward Martins in the penalty area, and the referee awarded a penalty kick.
Balcro made it happen in one fell swoop!
One to zero!
The Valencia Municipal Stadium echoed with endless cheers.
In the next game, Malaga launched a crazy counterattack against Valencia. Valencia responded calmly, defusing Malaga's offensive one by one, and maintained the one-goal lead until the end of the first half.
At the beginning of the second half, Pellegrini made adjustments to the lineup, and the Malaga Gemini came on.
After Li Chuanqi and Isco came on the court, Malaga's offense improved.
In the 12th minute of the second half, Isco made a direct pass. Li Chuanqi advanced into the penalty area and raised his left foot to shoot, but was knocked down by the opponent's defender in panic.
Penalty kick!
Joaquin scores the penalty kick!
One to one!
Ten minutes later, Malaga made a comeback. Isco moved the football to the left. Li Chuanqi unstoppably broke through three Valencia defensive players and reached the penalty area, attracting all the opponent's defensive attention to himself.
Savio opened up space, and Li Chuanqi made a diagonal pass, tearing open Valencia's defense.
The Argentinian striker easily takes the ball and shoots!
The football flew into the net from the lower right corner of the goal!
Two to one!
Malaga took the lead.
In the next game, once Li Chuanqi got the ball in the frontcourt, the loyal Malaga fans from afar shouted loudly: "Go one! Go one!..."
In the 34th minute of the second half, Li Chuanqi received a direct pass from the defender on the left, made a beautiful turn, got rid of the Valencia defender behind him, and then headed towards the center with the football!
Saviola quickly moved to the left to create space for Li Chuanqi to break through.
Li Chuanqi dodged the Valencia midfielder's tackle and hit a powerful long-range shot from outside the penalty area!
The football blasted away the goal like a cannonball!
Three to one!
Malaga extends its lead!
"plum!"
"plum!"
"plum!"
Malaga fans shouted Li Chuanqi's name at the Valencia Stadium, reminding Valencia fans of last season's Copa del Rey match.
It was the black hair in front of me who led the Serie D team to a 3-0 victory over Valencia.
He came again tonight, and the result still didn't change much. He scored three goals.
In the next game, Malaga slowed down its offensive pace, and Valencia seized every opportunity to launch a quick attack.
Li Chuanqi did not make another sharp breakthrough. After all, the Champions League was about to start, and an injury at this time would be too fatal.
Malaga eventually maintained a score of three to one until the end of the game.
At the end of this round, Malaga continued to maintain a seven-point lead. The goal gap between Li Chuanqi and Messi has not changed, and is still eight goals.
Some people think that Valencia lost to Malaga because they were trying to stay competitive in the Champions League.