Mourinho affirmed the correctness of the "kill Lee tactic": "Only in this way can we contain him. Everyone did a good job in the first half!"
However, several midfielders and backfielders did not feel relaxed. Many of them were warned by the referee, and two midfielders, David Luiz and Ramirez, even paid the price with yellow cards.
If they get another yellow card in the second half, they will be sent off with a red card.
"Don't hesitate and don't worry!"
The madman looked at the players in the midfield and said loudly: "The referee will not play cards easily, especially for your players who have yellow cards. The referee will be more cautious in playing cards!"
Think about it, if we don't defend him like this, is there a better way?"
The players shook their heads.
Lampard didn't think so: "We are now at a disadvantage and should focus more on offense instead of focusing on defending Lee!"
Lampard did not start tonight. The explanation given by Mourinho was that Lampard was injured.
However, the real reason was not that Lampard was injured, but that he had objections to the Madman's tactics.
Mourinho forcefully put Lampard on the bench to establish his absolute authority in the locker room.
Mourinho glanced at Lampard coldly and said: "If we can't guard Lee, it won't matter how many goals we score! Don't you know this truth?"
Lampard responded tit for tat: "You overestimate Lee's ability. He is indeed very dangerous, but I don't believe we can't guard him through normal defensive methods!"
The atmosphere in the locker room became tense, and when the two were about to argue, Terry stood up and signaled Lampard to stop talking.
"There is no need to talk about this matter anymore. We should really focus more on offense."
The other players nodded.
Mourinho stopped arguing with Lampard and started arranging offensive tactics.
…
The atmosphere in the visiting team's locker room was lively.
Atletico Madrid are now the leading side and within reach of the finals.
Simeone said loudly: "Everyone knows the situation, so we should focus on defense in the second half!"
The players nodded.
"We have to compete with them for every inch of land!"
Simeone stood in the middle of the dressing room, spitting and passionate.
…
After a fifteen-minute break, players from both sides returned to the field, and the Stamford Bridge stadium came to life again like a giant beast.
Cheers rang out.
Major TV stations have restarted live broadcasts.
"Fans and friends, the second half of the match between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid is about to begin!"
"... At present, Atletico Madrid is leading by one goal with a total score of 2 to 1, but they have an away goal. Chelsea must complete two more goals to eliminate Atletico Madrid..."
"...Lee and Torres each scored a goal in the first half, and the current score between the two sides is one to one..."
"...Chelsea has only one way to go, and that is to attack!"
"...The situation is very favorable for Atletico Madrid..."
After entering the stadium, Atletico Madrid players encouraged each other, formed a circle and shouted loudly: "We must win! We must win! We must win!"
Atletico fans and Simeone burst into applause!
"Beep!..."
As the referee blew his whistle, the second half officially began.
The game entered into a fierce fight from the beginning, with fans from both sides cheering one after another.
The players on the field are like soldiers on an ancient battlefield, fighting bravely.
In the ninth minute of the second half, Chelsea won the midfield battle and transferred the football to Willian on the right.
In the first half, Chelsea opened gaps on this wing many times, threatening Atletico Madrid's defense.
Torres' goal was launched from this wing.
Simeone performed targeted defense during the halftime break, with Turan and Li Chuanqi responsible for protection.
At this moment, Turan immediately launched a personal defense against William.
William turned around forcefully!
Turan didn't give him a chance to escape, and directly stretched out his foot to knock him down!
Scenes like this appeared frequently after the start of the second half. Chelsea was able to use the "Li Chuanqi tactic" to curb Li Chuanqi's performance. Simeone's team reciprocated politely and frequently interrupted Chelsea's offensive rhythm with fouls.
The court was filled with all kinds of fouls.
The ESPN commentator lamented: "Chelsea and Atletico Madrid turned this game into a wrestling match!"
In this kind of game full of fouls, it is difficult for both sides to play wonderful cooperation.
In the 23rd minute of the second half, Chelsea had a great opportunity. Hazard made a pass from the left. Torres, who was ambushing in the penalty area, jumped high and shook his head to attack the goal!
The football flew towards the upper right corner of the goal!
Chelsea fans saw hope of scoring a goal, and Abramovich stood up excitedly.
Courtois jumped away and blocked the football bravely!
"No!……"
Abu held his head in pain, damn...
The commentator of France 2 said loudly: "Courtois once again made a wonderful and great save! The interesting thing is that Courtois is loaned to Atletico Madrid from Chelsea!
I don’t know what Chelsea fans and club executives are thinking at this moment.
But one thing is for sure, they must regret loaning Courtois to Atletico Madrid and letting their players block their team's shots!"
In Atletico Madrid's penalty area, the danger has not been completely eliminated.
Azpilicueta followed up with a follow-up shot!
Courtois's second reaction was very quick. While lying down, he stretched out his hand to block Azpilicueta's follow-up shot again!
Godin made a big-footed clearance and kicked the football out of the sideline, completely resolving the crisis in front of the goal.
Mirada hugged Courtois fiercely and shouted at Atletico fans: "His name is Courtois!"
"Courtois!"
"Courtois!"
"Courtois!"
Stamford Bridge rang with the names of heroes.
Courtois had a complicated expression.
Madrid Sports Channel loudly said: "Through his superb performance, Courtois has continuously blocked Chelsea's must-goals! He is one of Atletico Madrid's biggest contributors tonight!
Atletico Madrid has become the team with the fewest goals conceded in La Liga this season, which is inseparable from Courtois' superb performance. He has blocked the opponent's must-goals many times in the game!"
When the game restarted, Hazard shook off Thiago's pull in the middle and fired furiously from outside the penalty area!
The football blasted towards the left side of the goal like a cannonball!
Courtois jumped up and saved the football from the bottom line!
In the 21st minute of the second half, Ramirez found Courtois in a forward position and lobbed a shot from more than 30 meters away from the goal!
An extremely painful scene appeared for Chelsea fans - Courtois jumped up while retreating and lifted the football over the crossbar in a thrilling way!
The commentator on German national TV loudly said: "The first twenty minutes of the second half belong to Courtois! With his bravery, he blocked Chelsea's must-goals time and time again!"
