The home team's locker room was filled with helplessness.
Real Madrid stars recalled the first round match. They were two goals behind and scored two goals in a row. They thought they could get a draw at the Rose Garden Stadium, but in the end they suffered a decisive victory.
Tonight, they fell behind again, and it was worse than they had been in that game.
Not only were they behind in the score, they also had one less player to fight.
Mourinho exhaled heavily, walked to the middle of the locker room and said loudly: "Tonight's game has nothing to do with rankings or championships, but this is our home court, this is the Bernabeu!
Why do fans boo us?
That’s because we didn’t perform well and didn’t meet their expectations!”
Ronaldo's face looked ugly. If it wasn't Mourinho who said this, he would explode immediately.
Mourinho shouted loudly: "Show all our strength to win the applause of the fans again!"
The atmosphere in the visiting team's locker room was lively.
Goal scorers Isco and Santa Cruz seemed particularly excited to score goals in such an important game.
Joaquin communicated and competed with Li Chuanqi in a low voice.
Pellegrini motioned for everyone to calm down.
"The game is not over yet, and it is not the time to be happy yet. We still have to be mentally prepared for difficulties in the second half!
Because this is the Bernabeu, because our opponent is Real Madrid!
We must forget that there is one more person in us, and everyone must run more, run more!
We have to forget that we are one goal ahead and keep working hard to score goals!"
In fact, Pellegrini also knows that winning this game does not mean that he will eventually win the championship, but at least it will reduce the pressure in the decisive battle with Barcelona.
If we can win this game, it will greatly enhance our self-confidence and lay a solid psychological foundation for the final battle with Barcelona!
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After a fifteen-minute intermission, players from both sides returned to the court.
Mourinho took the lead in making adjustments to the lineup, replacing Di Maria and Essien.
The double defensive midfielder has become a single defensive midfielder, and Mourinho must maintain a complete offensive line.
The Bernabeu was like a giant beast waking up, making a huge noise.
The Malaga TV commentator shouted: "Malaga fans! The second half is about to begin!
With two goals from Isco and Santa Cruz, Malaga temporarily leads with a score of 2 to 1!
In the first half, Cristiano fouled Lee badly and was sent off with a direct red card by the referee. Malaga had the numerical advantage!"
The Madrid TV commentator loudly said: "The second half is coming, although Real Madrid is behind in the score and has one less person to fight!
But we must believe that Real Madrid players have a strong will and the determination to defend their home glory!"
"Beep!..."
As the referee blew his whistle, the second half of the game began.
Malaga and Real Madrid collided fiercely like two wild beasts, causing sparks to fly!
Five minutes before the start of the second half, both sides received a yellow card!
It can be seen how fierce the competition between the two sides is.
Li Chuanqi did not switch positions with Joaquin. In fact, the right wing is his favorite position.
What happened to Cristiano Ronaldo happened to Di Maria. The Argentine winger had no way to get rid of Li Chuanqi's defense and could only move the football to the center again and again.
Real Madrid's attack from the left is still blocked.
The burden of attacking falls on Ozil.
However, Ozil found himself in crisis as once he got the ball, he would be double-teamed by two defensive players.
Li Chuanqi contained the attack on the left, and Malaga focused its defense on Real Madrid's right and center.
It is conceivable how much pressure Real Madrid's offensive players on the right and center are under.
In the tenth minute of the second half, Alonso saw that the attack could not open up the situation, so he moved forward to participate in the attack.
At his wits' end, Modric moved the ball to his feet.
Alonso dodged Camacho's defense and shot a long shot from outside the penalty area!
The football went over the crossbar!
The ball comes to Malaga.
Malaga patiently dropped the ball in the backcourt, and Benzema called on his teammates to press.
In the 13th minute of the second half, after Isco got the ball near the center circle, he got rid of Alonso's defense and made a long pass over the top!
The football flew towards the right front field!
This is to pass the ball to Li Chuanqi!
Li Chuanqi got rid of Nacho in three steps and flew towards the first landing point of the football!
When he was two meters away from where the football landed, he jumped up, stretched out his left foot, and stopped the football steadily!
The Malaga fans at the scene and in front of the TV gave huge cheers!
Real Madrid fans have mixed feelings, what the hell is Florentino doing?
He actually took his time in transferring Li. With such a strong sense of ball, Li will definitely become a superstar in the future!
Why can't he be more sincere like Simeone?
Li Chuanqi had no chance to catch up with Nacho, so he stopped the ball and started to fly!
Santa Cruz in the middle is ready to respond and moves to the front!
At the far end, Joaquin is squeezing his own energy and desperately pushing forward to respond!
How should Li Chuanqi deal with the two connection points?
The Malaga TV commentator loudly said: "Lee should break into the penalty area and look for shooting opportunities! Santa Cruz and Joaquin have attracted the attention of Real Madrid's defense!"
Li Chuanqi brought the football into the Real Madrid penalty area!
Ramos pounces!
Li Chuanqi dunked with his right foot, and Ramos turned around forcefully!
Li Chuanqi made another left-foot dunk like lightning!
With two consecutive spikes, Li Chuanqi got rid of Ramos' defense and the football flew toward the baseline!
The Malaga TV commentator shouted loudly: "It's passed! Li broke through Ramos!"
The Madrid TV commentator shook his head and sighed: "One on one, Ramos was completely defeated!"
In the VIP box, Florentino and Real Madrid executives sat together.
At this moment, Florentino's expression was a little ugly.
80 million is nothing to Real Madrid. He regretted his initial hesitation. If he had known, he would have directly offered 80 million from the beginning.
Could Malaga say no?
Definitely not.
As for Li... It is said that Hierro has a good relationship with him. If Hierro is allowed to operate from the beginning...
"Bang!..."
Li Chuanqi raised his right foot and shot hard!
The football flew towards the left side of the goal!
The Bernabeu fell into an eerie silence. Will this goal be scored?
Real Madrid goalkeeper Diego Lopez instinctively extended his right hand towards the football!
His right hand miraculously blocked the football!
The Malaga fans held their heads in pain. Before they could howl in pain, Joaquín dropped his center of gravity and shot with a shovel!
The football hits the net!
"Joaquin!"
The Malaga TV commentator shouted: "The ball is in! It's in! It's in! It's in!..."
The Madrid TV commentator shook his head regretfully and said: "After Lee broke through Ramos, he shot from a small angle!
Although Diego Lopez blocked Lee's shot, he failed to block Joaquin's follow-up shot!
Three to one!
Malaga launched an attack through long passes and changed the score!
Although Li did not score, he once again played a key role in this goal!
Malaga's three goals are directly or indirectly related to Li. Atletico Madrid's 80 million spent is well worth it!
