Chapter 352: Two-game winning streak in the Champions League
Is Atletico Madrid's victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu considered an upset?
Media opinions are divided into two groups. Those represented by World Sports believe that this is an upset.
"Since 1999, Atletico Madrid has never won at the Bernabeu in the league. It was an upset for Atletico Madrid to win at the Bernabeu last night!"
World Sports News commented: "Whether it is the number of shots, the number of threatening attacks, the ball possession rate and other core offensive statistics, Real Madrid had the upper hand, but in the end Real Madrid lost.
Cristiano wasted at least three opportunities, Bale did nothing in front of Lee, and Benzema was the most normal forward, scoring one goal.
Of the three forwards of Real Madrid, only Benzema performed normally. Cristiano and Bale, who had high hopes from Real Madrid fans, failed to perform well. This is the biggest reason why Real Madrid was upset!
Real Madrid fans were unhappy with Cristiano's performance and booed him after he wasted his third chance!"
As represented by Aspen, Atletico Madrid's victory over Real Madrid is not considered an upset.
"Atletico Madrid has already emerged under the leadership of Simeone last season, and the victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final has already shown signs of success. Although Atletico Madrid left Falcao this season, they got Li, who is more capable of scoring goals!
Coupled with the activation of Costa, Atletico Madrid has two forwards with scoring ability.
Simeone has made a long-term plan for the season, with the four forwards taking turns to ensure their condition.
Before this game, Atletico Madrid maintained six consecutive wins in La Liga and ten consecutive wins in all competitions, which shows that they are in good shape, while Real Madrid is in slightly worse shape, with five wins and one draw in the league.
Occupying the home court advantage, but the forward line is in poor condition, it is reasonable for Real Madrid to lose."
The British Times praised Li Chuanqi: "With one pass and one shot, he dominated the crucial second half. Li proved his big heart and his potential as a superstar."
France's L'Equipe commented: "There are three main contributors to Atletico Madrid's victory in the city derby: Li, Costa, and Courtois. The first two scored two goals, while the latter only conceded one goal to protect the goal!
Atletico Madrid has won 12 consecutive victories in all competitions, and its state is terrible. It has become one of the most powerful contenders in La Liga.
Having the last laugh in this strong dialogue is crucial to their fight for La Liga."
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Defeating Real Madrid at the Bernabeu is a joyful thing for Atletico Madrid players.
What makes Li Chuanqi even more happy is that Blanca Padilla finally finished her work and returned to Madrid.
Blanca Padilla was very apologetic. She thought that when Li Chuanqi came to Madrid, the two of them would be able to stay together for a long time. Who knew that life would be the same as before - less together and more separation.
This has something to do with her rise in fame.
Now she is no longer the "goddess" in the hearts of Spanish otakus, but has also gained a certain reputation around the world.
So more and more people invited her to do shows.
That night, Blanca Padilla "comforted" Li Chuanqi well as "compensation" for the separation during this period, and the two became inseparable.
As a result, Li Chuanqi rarely slept in the next morning and did not go for morning exercises.
Li Chuanqi got up at ten o'clock, looked at the sun hanging high outside the window, and smiled helplessly.
Maybe this is normal life.
That night Li Chuanqi brought Blanca Padilla and Isco to a party, and Isco also brought his girlfriend.
After the two met, they were in tears. After helping Malaga win the La Liga championship, several important contributors to Malaga's victory chose to leave.
Malaga's strength is limited and it is already a miracle that they can win the La Liga championship. They cannot accommodate their ambitions.
After the two stayed together, they seemed to have forgotten about their girlfriends and began to discuss the game enthusiastically, discussing the advantages, disadvantages and characteristics of the two teams' tactics.
Blanca Padilla said helplessly to Isco's girlfriend: "Men are like this. When we get together, the first thing we discuss is our own career, leaving us women aside..."
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After the match against Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid immediately began preparations for the Champions League.
Consecutive wins in La Liga made Atletico Madrid's ambitions burn like a raging fire.
They not only want to make a difference in La Liga this year, but also want to show off their talents in the Champions League.
Some people even shouted out the bold words: La Liga and Champions League double crown!
Simeone was very excited when he heard this, and his military spirit was ready!
“Since everyone has this ambition, let’s prove it with actions!”
The Argentinian began to "ravage" the players and increased the intensity of training. The original three seconds to reach the counterattack position after losing the ball was increased to two seconds.
This makes the players miserable, but the effect is indeed obvious!
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On October 2nd, the Champions League war resumes, Atletico Madrid will go to an away game to challenge Porto.
On October 1, Atletico Madrid and his delegation appeared at Porto International Airport, and were greeted by dozens of reporters from all over Europe.
As the team's biggest star, Li Chuanqi accepted interviews from the media.
"The Dragon Stadium is a very beautiful stadium, well-organized, and has the best fans and spectators in the world. This stadium left a deep impression on me, a very good impression!"
Last season, Malaga met Porto in the Champions League quarter-finals. Li Chuanqi scored twice at this stadium last year and scored two beautiful goals to help Malaga win the first round.
And finally successfully entered the quarter-finals.
At 8:45 pm on October 2, the competition officially started.
The Sheets Army pressed their opponents from the beginning of the game and disrupted the opponent's offensive rhythm, which made Porto very uncomfortable.
The stalemate was broken in the 37th minute of the first half. Turan broke through from the wing and passed the ball in an inverted triangle. Gabi followed up in the middle with a powerful shot!
The Porto goalkeeper bravely blocked the football, and Li Chuanqi successfully shot the ball in front of the goal!
One to zero!
Except for this shot, Porto did not give Li Chuanqi a chance to perform. Once he got the ball, he immediately blocked it.
Although he succeeded in breaking through many times, he would be brought down immediately by Porto players.
Porto players received five yellow cards on him alone!
At the end of the first half, Porto took advantage of a corner kick to equalize the score, bringing both sides back to the same starting line.
After the start of the second half, the game was still stalemate.
In the 32nd minute of the second half, Atletico Madrid once again broke the deadlock.
After Li Chuanqi broke through three people in the hinterland, he passed the ball through the ball. Garcia, who came on for Costa, successfully pushed the ball in the penalty area!
Two to one!
Atletico leads again!
Porto immediately stepped up their attack!
In the 43rd minute of the second half, Li Chuanqi relied on his strong premonition to successfully steal the ball in the opponent's hinterland. Then he turned on the breakthrough mode, powerfully broke through the opponent's two central defenders, and shot a blast in the penalty area!
The football hits the net!
Three to one!
Atletico Madrid extends its lead to two goals!
In the next game, Atletico Madrid will focus on defense and keep the score until the end of the game!