Before the first half was over, Atletico Madrid already took a two-goal lead and gained a numerical advantage.
The Champions League play-offs will be held in three days. Simeone and his assistants began to discuss which main players should be rested in the second half?
On the field, the game restarted, and Sevilla continued to control the ball and attacked Atletico Madrid from both sides.
Atletico Madrid quickly adjusted its defensive strategy and strengthened the defense on both wings.
In the 44th minute of the first half, Sevilla failed to attack from the left and moved the football to the center and then to the right.
Right back Koke suddenly cut inside after taking the ball and passed the ball overhead!
The football flew toward the back of the penalty area!
Rakitic jumped up and hit the goal with a header!
The football flew towards the upper right corner of the goal!
Sevilla fans got excited, they saw the hope of scoring!
Courtois jumped up and miraculously lifted the football over the crossbar!
"No!……"
The Sevilla fans howled in pain, damn, such a goal can't be scored?!
Atletico Madrid fans patted their chests in fear.
The Madrid Sports commentator shouted: "Courtois once again performed a world-class save!"
In the next few minutes of the first half, both sides failed to score the opponent's goal, and the first half ended with a score of 2-0.
Players from both sides return to the locker room.
Fans from both sides were finally able to sit down, and they stood for literally forty-five minutes.
"Damn, Li is still so fierce!"
"No, I feel that he is even more powerful than before!"
"I also feel that his speed and breakthrough seem to be better than before!"
"Real Madrid spent 91 million to buy Bale, and Atletico Madrid only spent 80 million to buy Li. Atletico Madrid got a big bargain!"
"What's the use of saying this? Can Sevilla afford so much money? Even if he could afford so much money, he would not come to Seville..."
This is a sad topic. This is an era of gold and yuan. If the club has no money, it cannot introduce big-name stars, and it will be difficult to shake the status of the giants.
The atmosphere in the home team's locker room was depressing.
They were full of expectations for the new season, but what greeted them was a slap in the face.
The coach began to inspire the morale of the players: "This is our home court! We want to defend the honor of our home court!"
There are many examples in the world of winning ten against eleven, and tonight we will continue to write such examples!"
Player morale has not improved.
The coach immediately changed his strategy: "They will play in the Champions League play-offs in three days, so I analyze that they should make adjustments to their personnel in the second half.
Second, since we are already at a disadvantage anyway, why not give it a try?"
These two reasons have changed the morale of the players.
The atmosphere in the home team's locker room was lively.
The players chatted about some clips from the first half of the game.
Simeone signaled everyone to quiet down and said in a deep voice: "Brothers! We did a good job in the first half!"
This...why is it the same as Costa?
Li Chuanqi finally knew who Costa’s catchphrase came from.
What does this mean?
This shows that Simeone not only affects Atletico Madrid players in football philosophy, but also affects players in life.
"In the second half, we must continue to follow the established tactics and cannot relax just because the opponent is missing one player!"
Simeone looked at his players: "I hope I can give the fans a wonderful game tonight!
Of course, these are based on health.
The long season has begun, and it is very important for each of us to stay healthy!
For example, the Champions League play-offs will be held in three days. Don’t you want to participate in that game?
so……"
He looked at Li Chuanqi and said: "We will make personnel adjustments in the second half. You will be the first to be replaced. You must be mentally prepared."
Li Chuanqi had no objection to this and nodded.
Simeone breathed a sigh of relief, turned to look at the others and said: "The same goes for everyone else, I will make personnel adjustments according to the situation!"
The players nodded.
…
The two TV stations carrying out the live broadcast summarized the first half and looked forward to the second half.
The commentator of Savilla TV Sports Channel said: "Atletico Madrid is strong and Li is invincible, so it is not unacceptable for Sevilla to fall behind.
With one less player to fight, Sevilla will have a more difficult time in the second half.
However, the only good thing is that Atletico Madrid will play in the Champions League play-offs in three days, so they should stay focused in the second half.
If Sevilla can seize this opportunity, maybe they can score!"
The commentator of Madrid Sports TV said: "Li has made a good start for himself at Atletico Madrid. After a summer vacation, Li is already in great shape.
This summer, Li is very busy, shooting commercials, accepting exclusive interviews, and promoting endorsement companies...
But it is said that he will train once he has time.
Even for a long time, he was able to practice three times a day. This is the reason why his condition is so brave!
2-0, Atletico Madrid has no problem winning this game. With the Champions League play-offs to be played in three days, Simeone's game strategy in the second half should be changed, and he may even make extensive adjustments to the lineup."
…
After a fifteen-minute intermission, players from both sides returned to the court.
The Pizjuan Stadium comes back to life.
"Beep!..."
As the referee blew his whistle, the second half of the game began.
Sevilla quickly moved the football into the frontcourt and launched an attack.
Atletico Madrid was prepared and set up iron barrel formations inside and outside the penalty area.
Sevilla's offense became extremely difficult, but they firmly controlled the ball at their feet.
In the ninth minute of the second half, Sevilla launched an attack from the left. Full-back Mbia passed the ball in an inverted triangle, and the football flew towards the arc of the penalty area.
Li Chuanqi, who retreated deeply, took two steps forward like lightning and intercepted the football in front of Yairo.
Next is Li Chuanqi's performance time.
Li Chuanqi, who turned on the breakthrough mode, used his speed and superb breakthrough skills to continuously break through four Sevilla players and kill half the game!
The atmosphere at the Pizjuan Stadium became heated. Damn, are you going to beat Sevilla?
Costa quickly made a forward connection on the right.
At this moment, there are two defensive players in front of Li Chuanqi.
Li Chuanqi did something that made the two players desperate. He suddenly pushed the football forward six or seven meters!
The football passes between two defenders!
Li Chuanqi is like a bolt of lightning, following the football!
Single sword!
Li Chuanqi led the football towards the Sevilla penalty area!
Vanes, who came on as a substitute, gave up!
Li Chuanqi used his speed to pass through the left side of Vanes and pushed the ball!
The football flies towards the empty goal!
"Beep!..."
The referee blew the whistle validating the goal.
This sound ignited the passion of Atletico Madrid fans, and countless screams and howls resounded throughout the audience!
"plum!"
The commentator of Madrid Sports Station shouted loudly: "Seven people in a row! Seven people in a row! Hat trick!
The ball is in! It’s in! It’s in! It’s in!…”
The Sevilla TV commentator said helplessly: "This is a long-distance run that makes people excited! Lee is the player who best combines speed and technology since Ronaldo!
Not even seven Sevilla players could stop him for a moment!