Chapter 391: Long-distance attack, a sword seals the throat
The situation on the field made Barcelona fans very worried. The referee Lajos's standards were too loose.
Atletico Madrid's aggressive defense made it difficult for Barcelona to organize a decent offense.
The place was very chaotic.
This is exactly what Simeone wants to see.
Containing Barcelona's attack, Atletico launched an attack on Barcelona.
In the 15th minute of the first half, Li Chuanqi cut in from the left, passed two Barcelona defenders, and handed the football to Turan who was advancing from the wing.
After Turan got rid of Alves' defense, he passed the ball in an inverted triangle.
Li Chuanqi pushed directly!
The football flew towards the near corner of the goal!
Just when Atletico Madrid fans were about to cheer for the goal, Valdes bravely saved the football from the bottom line!
"coax!……"
There was a huge cry of regret in the Calderon Stadium, followed by thunderous applause.
Atletico Madrid took a corner kick, and Turan sent it to the back post. Thiago's header hit the side netting, causing Barcelona to break out in a cold sweat.
Five minutes later, Atletico Madrid completed the steal in the midfield. Li Chuanqi promptly transferred the football to the feet of Costa who was in front, and then followed up.
Costa held Pique and returned the football to Li Chuanqi.
"Pa!..."
Li Chuanqi took advantage of the situation and moved the football to the left to follow up the advancing Turan!
Turan relied on his strong body to force a pass in front of the goal!
Mascherano got in between Costa and made a flying tackle, destroying the football beyond the baseline!
Atletico Madrid's continuous attacks put a lot of pressure on Barcelona's defense.
In the 25th minute of the first half, Barcelona struggled to get rid of Atletico Madrid's defense. Iniesta made a wonderful pass and transferred the football to Pedro's feet.
After Pedro made slight adjustments, he shot a low shot from the upper left corner of the penalty area!
The football flies towards the goal!
Courtois jumped up and caught the football firmly!
It took a full twenty-five minutes of the first half before Barcelona had a decent attack. This not only made the Barcelona Sports commentator sigh: "Atletico Madrid is indeed the team that conceded the fewest goals in La Liga, and it can make Barcelona play so hard."
, even when facing Real Madrid, Barcelona is not so difficult!"
The espn commentator said: "Although neither side has scored a goal and the scene is a bit dull, the competition between the two sides on the field is extremely fierce!
Atletico wanted a little more chaos so they could interrupt Barcelona's flowing passing.
So they used tight pressing and fouls to stop Barcelona's passing.
In terms of style, Atletico Madrid is indeed Barcelona's nemesis.
Barcelona doesn't like technical teams because they are afraid of fierce defensive teams like this.
It's like a swordsman who encounters an opponent with a hammer. The opponent doesn't even compare with your exquisite moves. Instead, he relies on his strength and swings the hammer to hit you.
No matter what clever tricks you have, you can't use them!"
In the 31st minute of the first half, Thiago brought Xavi down in front of the penalty area. The referee Lajos finally took out the card and gave Thiago a yellow card.
Barcelona fans are looking forward to it.
Positional warfare cannot be effective. Set-pieces are the best opportunity, and this position is so good.
Atletico Madrid's midfield and frontcourt formed a wall under the command of Courtois, and the atmosphere at the Calderon Stadium became tense.
After the wall is lined up, the referee blows the whistle.
The bustling Calderon Stadium fell silent.
Iniesta ran slowly towards the football, and then kicked the ball on the lower right side. The football spun violently, flew over the wall, and flew towards the right side of the goal!
At this moment, Li Chuanqi, who was lined up in the wall, suddenly had a strong premonition - Courtois can hold the ball!
So he immediately ran towards the left side of the court.
In a flash of lightning, Courtois jumped up and caught the football!
"nice shot!……"
Thunderous applause and tsunami-like cheers erupted from the Calderon Stadium!
Defended!
The commentator of Madrid Sports Station said loudly: "Keep it! Courtois has made two wonderful saves in this game!"
The Barcelona Sports commentator said regretfully: "Iniesta's direct free kick was caught by Courtois?!"
The espn commentator said loudly: "Barcelona failed to seize this opportunity! Courtois made another heroic save!"
While people were praising Courtois, Simeone found a fighter.
"quick!……"
Simeone yelled at Courtois, who was lying on the turf, and pointed at Li Chuanqi, who was unmarked.
Courtois immediately got up from the turf and quickly threw the football to Li Chuanqi.
Simeone's roar not only reminded Courtois, but also the Barcelona players.
Busquets immediately moved towards Li Chuanqi!
The football is flying towards Li Chuanqi, and the distance between Busquets and him is getting closer and closer!
This put a lot of pressure on Li Chuanqi.
Under tremendous pressure, Li Chuanqi faced it calmly, turned sideways, raised his chest, and unloaded the football in front of him.
Busquets took advantage of this opportunity and forcefully took a step in front of Li Chuanqi, blocking his position!
This is a beautiful defensive position. The Barcelona Sports commentator praised: "Busquets is the best defensive midfielder in the world today. His defensive position..."
However, before he finished speaking, Li Chuanqi started to slap him in the face, stretched out his left foot and lifted the football upwards!
The football flew over Busquets' head!
Iniesta immediately stepped forward to defend.
After Li Chuanqi turned around, he started forcefully, leaned on his right shoulder, knocked Iniesta away, raised his chest and removed the football!
Busquets turned around and hit Li Chuanqi hard on the left shoulder!
Li Chuanqi instantly lost his focus!
A surprising scene appeared. When Li Chuanqi lost his center of gravity, he stretched out his left foot and flicked the football to his right front!
Then he staggered and ran towards the spot where the football landed!
How could Pique miss such an opportunity and fly forward to steal the ball?
Amid the astonishment of the entire stadium at Calderon, Li Chuanqi did something unbelievable while staggering - the Marseille slalom!
He forcefully pulled the football back in front of Pique's toes, then turned his back and pulled the football in front of him!
"good!……"
Atletico Madrid fans cheered loudly. They thought Li Chuanqi could easily control the football this time, but Mascherano forced him forward!
A scene that made Li Chuanqi's supporters burst with blood appeared. Li Chuanqi used his own original technology - God's Whip!
Pulling the ball three times in a row, the football flew past Mascherano's right!
Li Chuanqi never gave the Barcelona players a chance this time, and headed towards the Barcelona goal with the football at lightning speed!
Behind him is Mascherano who never gave up.
The commentator of Madrid Sports Station shouted: "Single sword! The opportunity is here!"
The atmosphere at the Calderon Stadium began to rise, and Atletico Madrid had their best chance to score!
After Li Chuanqi made a strong move into the penalty area, he feinted, got rid of the attacking Valdez, and pushed the ball!