According to the media, Mourinho and Simeone are both coaches who focus on defense. When these two teams meet, what sparks can be created?
Therefore, the popularity of the match between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea cannot be compared with that of another semi-final.
The other semi-final is Real Madrid versus Bayern, which is a duel between two traditional giants.
The media believed that the match between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea would be extremely boring and poorly enjoyable, and focused more attention on Real Madrid and Bayern.
However, after Mourinho revealed at the airport that Chelsea was going to introduce Li Chuanqi, he successfully caused the media to shift their focus to the match between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea.
So a large number of reporters flocked to Madrid.
However, as the parties concerned, both Li Chuanqi and Mourinho refused to accept interviews from the media, which made the reporters who had just arrived in Madrid quite regretful.
Then wait for the post-match press conference.
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At 8:30, the starting players from both sides led the ball boy and followed the referee into the court from the tunnel.
What greeted them was cheers like a mountain roar and a tsunami.
Madrid Sports Channel loudly said: "The starting players of both sides have entered the field, and the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals is about to begin!"
The Sky Sports commentator loudly said: "Four days ago, Atletico Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 9-0 in this stadium and won the La Liga championship this season one round ahead of schedule.
After that game, Atletico players expressed that they would defeat Chelsea, advance to the Champions League final, and realize their dream of a double crown!
After four days, they ushered in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals at this stadium."
The commentator of France 2 TV said: "Atletico Madrid and Chelsea are both famous for their defense. The biggest highlight of this game is whether Li can break through Chelsea's goal.
Two years after his debut, Li has maintained a terrifying record. There is no team that he has not scored!
Can Chelsea do it?"
The ESPN commentator said: "Mourinho's remarks at Madrid International Airport yesterday attracted widespread attention from the media around the world.
Atletico Madrid officials responded quickly and refuted the rumors. Li was not for sale by Atletico Madrid.
Li also publicly stated that he currently has no thoughts of leaving Atletico Madrid.
However, Chelsea officials said that they are studying how to introduce Li.
Judging from the reactions from both parties, Chelsea seems to be in 'unrequited love'.
As for what the truth is, the media still needs to dig deeper!”
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On the court, players from both sides shook hands with each other, and Li Chuanqi enjoyed the treatment of the biggest star in the team, ranking at the end of the queue.
When shaking hands with Chelsea captain Terry, Terry smiled and whispered in his ear: "Welcome to Chelsea!"
Damn...
Li Chuanqi's expression changed slightly, and he didn't even raise his eyebrows. I am living very comfortably in Atletico Madrid now, and I have never thought about leaving here.
However, he still politely said to Terry: "Thank you! But I have no intention of leaving Atletico Madrid for the time being. I may go to the Premier League in the future."
Terry smiled and said: "The Premier League is good, the competition is greater than La Liga. Apart from Real Madrid and Barcelona, there are no strong teams in La Liga, so there is no challenge. The Premier League is different. You may be overthrown by others at any time!"
He looked at Li Chuanqi seriously and said: "If you come to the Premier League, Chelsea is definitely your best choice!"
Lampard on the side smiled and nodded: "Chelsea is worth looking forward to!"
Li Chuanqi glanced at the two of them. We are opponents tonight. Is it appropriate to say this now?
Such an episode did not affect Li Chuanqi's mentality.
He is no longer a rookie on the court, he is a feared super forward.
"drop!……"
At 8:45, the referee blew the whistle to start the game on time.
Li Chuanqi kicked the football towards Gabby.
The London Sports announcer shouted: "The game officially begins!"
Chelsea's forwards, led by Eto'o, immediately pressed forward, and Atletico Madrid's midfield and backcourt accelerated the passing speed.
There was a huge roar at the Calderon Stadium.
Atletico Madrid quickly moved the football to the frontcourt and started attacking. Chelsea players returned to the inside and outside of their own penalty area like a tide and set up their buses.
Damn it, the madman is going to set up a bus again tonight!
And it’s a crazy “double-decker bus!”
The midfielder and frontcourt form the first layer of "bus", and the defenders form the second layer of "bus"!
The game has just begun, you can play against Atletico Madrid...
The reporters shook their heads helplessly and accepted the reality.
The madman really did not "disappoint" the reporters!
Chelsea set up a bus in the penalty area, and Atletico Madrid frequently launched attacks from both sides. However, the ball was pushed out of the penalty area by Chelsea defenders time and time again.
Even when there is a chance to counterattack, Chelsea does not have many players participating in the attack, hoarding a large number of troops in the backcourt.
"Simone has met his opponent!"
A reporter from Marca raised his eyebrows: "Use defense against defense. It might be a zero-to-zero game tonight..."
Other reporters nodded.
La Liga advocates offense, and Atletico Madrid rarely encounters teams that focus on defense in La Liga.
Today is a test for Simeone and his players.
After being affirmed by his colleagues, the reporter from Marca continued: "Li is a master of counterattacks. Although his positional attack is good, he has never encountered such an opponent, so it will be difficult for him to score goals tonight."
is that so?
This time, Marca's reporter received not a response, but an outpouring of opposition.
"Can Li's ability in positional warfare be described as 'not bad'?"
"Even if he can't score in positional battles, Lee's free kick skills are very good. He can score goals with free kicks!"
"I remember that when Li was in Malaga, he played against Atletico Madrid, and he also scored in the game against Atletico Madrid!"
"I think Lee can score tonight!"
The reporter from Marca looked at his colleagues helplessly, "Do you have so much confidence in Li?!"
In the 18th minute of the first half, Li Chuanqi received Turan's cross and immediately cooperated with Gabi in the middle.
After taking over football again, Li Chuanqi started a breakthrough mode.
Chelsea responded immediately.
In an instant, six Chelsea players appeared around Li Chuanqi!
Like a dragon, Li Chuanqi fought his way into a tight siege. After a dazzling number of clicks, pulls, dials, buckles, etc., he fought his way out of the siege!
Terry knocked him over!
"Foul!"
Costa yelled at the referee, but the referee remained unmoved and signaled the game to continue.
"Shh!..."
There were huge boos at the Calderon Stadium.
Terry pulled Li Chuanqi up and patted him on the shoulder.
The commentator of London Sports Station said: "Li's skills are really good, six players can't steal the football from his feet, but his physical confrontation... still needs to be strengthened.
If he gets to the Premier League, he probably won't be able to do it with his current physical strength.
Therefore, physical confrontation is Li’s shortcoming!”
In the 25th minute of the first half, Eto'o had the best chance to score.
Lampard made a diagonal pass. After Eto'o got the ball, he used his speed to get into the penalty area and fired a low shot!
Courtois bravely saved Eto'o's shot from the bottom line!
