Real Madrid kicked off first in the first half. There were two groups of fans competing in the stadium. Although there were many Real Madrid fans, Millwall fans were even more powerful. Under the coordination and organization of the leaders of various fan groups, before the start of the game, they
He sang Millwall's songs repeatedly, especially the "gaochao" part, and kept repeating it endlessly: Millwall, go go go go!
Millwall rushed, really rushed.
To everyone's surprise, the defensive counterattack tactics that have been emphasized, exaggerated and spread before the game go to hell!
In Aldridge's memory, the final result of this final in history was Real Madrid beating Juventus with one goal to win the championship. Although the goal that appeared was suspected of being offside, the way the opportunity appeared was a two-point attack.
In other words, in a frontal attack, neither Real Madrid nor Juventus got a great opportunity, unlike the historical situation where Bayern completely kneeled on the goalpost and crossbar in next year's final.
There is nothing wrong with playing a more conservative game in the final, especially when Real Madrid faced a team like Juventus, where Italy's defensive counterattacks were commonplace.
Millwall can play defensive counterattack, but Aldridge doesn't want to play that way.
Real Madrid's offensive line is gorgeous. Not only are the midfielders and frontcourts extremely capable, but even the fullbacks have a pervert like Carlos who dominates one side.
But Real Madrid's defense is not necessarily that good. They have gone from a defensive record of only conceding 32 goals in 42 league games last season when Capello was coaching to a record of conceding 45 goals in 38 league games this season. It is obvious.
, their defense is not particularly good.
Therefore, if Millwall plays a defensive counterattack without pressing forward and invests less troops in attack, Real Madrid's defense will probably be happy to see it.
Millwall will play total offense and defense today!
This is not the safest tactic. There is no sure-win tactic, but Aldrich chose the former after weighing active offense and defensive counterattack, believing that the former would have a higher chance of winning the championship.
After the opening, Millwall's pressing attack and defense surprised the Real Madrid players.
The opponent is robbing so fiercely and attacking so aggressively, aren't they afraid of being hit by a counterattack?
Afraid? Is fear useful?
When we meet on a narrow road, the brave will win, today we will risk our lives!
Millwall took the initiative from the start, relying on Pirlo's control in the midfield, and the full-backs stepped in at the right time. They cooperated as a team. Since the organization area was delayed, Real Madrid had concerns about blocking the starting point of the attack.
If the defensive line presses forward, it will be easier for the three lines to create distance, giving the opponent opportunities to break through.
In the fourth minute of the game, Pirlo made a direct pass to the left. Capdevila passed the ball directly in front of Kalembu and forced a breakthrough. When he and the opponent went hand in hand, he distributed the ball to Nedved. Nedved who was covering the side.
After Wade got the ball, he passed the ball back without waiting for Redondo to press him. Makelele received the ball, and Raul was about to get close and kicked the ball back to Pirlo.
After Pirlo stopped the ball, he made a wonderful direct pass. The ball passed directly to the front of Real Madrid's penalty area. Trezeguet retreated to respond. Redondo's attention was attracted by Nedvěd just now, leaving the center pass open.
Wide open.
Larsson's diagonal thrust into Hierro's ribs caused Hierro to sound the alarm. As expected, Trezeguet went straight to this side, but Larsson ran past him. Was it a passing error?
Of course not!
The ball rolled past Larsson, and Nedved stepped in at the right time, dribbling the ball into the penalty area and volleying at a 45-degree angle. Ilgner did not dare to neglect and blocked the ball directly from the baseline.
The corner kick did not wait for Pirlo to run, Larsson ran over and chose to open quickly, which did not give Real Madrid a chance to completely set up a defensive formation. After Capdevila got the ball, his rhythm stopped for a moment, and then he suddenly kicked off.
The ball was passed, and Shevchenko nodded the ball in the back. Although the ball missed, it still won the applause of the crazy lion fans at the scene.
"Today Millwall got into the game very quickly from the start. No one expected that Millwall, which had relied on defensive counterattacks to advance to the finals, would actually overpower Real Madrid in the finals and attack wildly! They didn't worry about the defense.
? Maybe this is Hall's gamble, I don't know what the result will be."
Real Madrid will of course have to fight back against Millwall in this situation.
Whenever the transition from defense to offense was successful, they immediately organized a quick counterattack. Two minutes later, Redondo received the ball from Hierro, turned around and made a long pass. He was looking for Raul in front.
However, Raul failed to catch the ball. Instead, Makelele blocked the landing position of the ball and headed the ball to Schneider on the wing.
Redondo, a defensive midfielder, has accurate interception predictions and elegant stealing movements. What is even more sharp is that he has an excellent overall view and occasionally sends a thrilling pass to the forward.
Millwall is no stranger to this kind of role. At least when playing Barcelona, Guardiola played a similar role.
Whenever Millwall's attack ends, Trezeguet will go to Redondo immediately. No matter whether the ball is passed to Redondo or not, he will interfere with the opponent, while Nedved will go to Redondo faster.
Run back, dragging in front of Seedorf and Kalembu's forward line.
Pirlo and Makelele form a double midfielder when defending, blocking the opponent's central midfielder from advancing.
When Millwall attacks, they rely on the overall forward pressure and smooth coordination. The opponent only has 7 defenders at most in the second half. However, Millwall, plus the full-back who comes up with a unilateral assist, has 6 attackers. Although the number is different by one.
, but in order to maintain a static and reasonable defensive formation, Real Madrid fell into a passive position when facing Millwall's offensive players who focused on attacking parts of the ball.
In the 9th minute, Larson crossed paths with Trezeguet in front of the penalty area. He allowed Hierro and Sanchis to have holes in their defense. Trezeguet got a shooting opportunity from the left side of the penalty area, from Ned.
Wade made a through ball, but Trezeguet's sure-shot shot was blocked by Irgena.
In the 13th minute, Capdevila passed a long diagonal pass. Shevchenko took the ball and cut inside to open up space in front of the penalty area. Nedved pressed into the penalty area and took away Redondo. Pirlo assisted Shevchenko.
Vchenko's long shot from a back pass was slightly over the crossbar.
Two minutes later, Schneider made a 45-degree pass. Larsson headed the ball towards the goal. The ball went to the back post. Ilgner surrendered. Seeing that the goal was bound to be scored, Sanchis saved the ball in front of the goal.
Push the bottom line.
Real Madrid was completely beaten in the first twenty minutes and was unable to fight back.
When they switch from defense to attack, the threatening direct pass cannot pass Makelele. If they stabilize the rhythm and slowly advance forward, and Millwall returns to the defense in a structured manner and sets up a good formation and then presses crazily, they will quickly lose it.
Ball rights.
Aldrich watched from the sidelines as the stormy attacks failed to score a goal. It would be a lie in his heart to say that he didn't regret it.
The 11 people on the field, ranging from three years to four years, have been fully trained and formed. Their technical and tactical play has reached perfection, coupled with the maturity of their physical and technical characteristics. The team they formed is already impeccable.
But this does not mean that this team is already invincible, but it does mean that they have reached the peak within their capabilities. If there are still any shortcomings or anything that can be improved, then they can only give it to time. Let them accumulate more
With more experience, he becomes mature and seasoned, and from a fierce and brave lion to an impeccable old demon.
Millwall will use all their strengths today.
The excellent physical fitness required for total offense and total defense, the tacit understanding required for teamwork and the skillful passing and control skills. At least in these two aspects, Aldridge believes that Millwall is definitely above Real Madrid!
The Lions fans in the stands sighed again and again for the team's missed shots, but after each sigh, waves of applause would burst from the stands. All the Lions fans stood watching the game and saw the fighting spirit the team showed today.
and courage, making them extremely proud.
Millwall and Real Madrid were evenly matched in predictions for winning the title today, but the situation became one-sided after the start.
Millwall's overall coordination in advancement has reached an amazing level. Even when facing a team of Real Madrid's level, their one-touch ball, players changing positions and running around, brought the game into a Real Madrid-like situation.
Players are at a loss for what to do.
The ball is passed quickly, the movement is clear, and the ball is frequently threatened.
Thanks to Millwall's unremitting efforts, they played a wonderful match in the 24th minute of the game.
After Nedvěd and Pirlo exchanged passes twice, Pirlo passed the ball to Capdevila who intervened, and then Pirlo interposed. Nedved rushed directly to the hinterland of the penalty area.
Capdevila passed the ball across the middle, and Pirlo was obviously able to get the ball on the rolling path. Redondo was also ready to steal him, but Pirlo missed the ball. Shevchenko, who was retreating on the other side, unexpectedly
Facing the ball, Trezeguet and Larsson made a through pass.
In the second cross move, Larsson crossed from the left to the right. He and Trezeguet confused Real Madrid's defense. Larsson turned around in the face of a through ball and then made a powerful cross pass behind the goal.
Point, seeing his action, almost everyone thought he was shooting!
But when the ball rolled to the back of the goal, Nedved easily pushed the ball into Real Madrid's goal.
"Millwall scored! Nedved helped the team open the scoring. His goal came from Larsson's assist. The two Millwall stars completed a wonderful collaboration, but I enjoyed this goal from beginning to end.
, Millwall left a classic teamwork goal in the Champions League final! Pirlo, Nedved, Capdevila, Shevchenko, Larsson, five
People passed the ball many times. Although Trezeguet did not touch the ball, his movement attracted the attention of the defense. Shevchenko penetrated the opponent's defense with a through ball. Larsson's cross was unexpected, but inside
Devide was not surprised. It can be seen from his initial running route that he consciously surrounded the back of the goal, and the ball came as expected! This goal will never get tired of!"
In the stands of the Amsterdam Athletic Stadium, the Lions fans jumped up and down, excited about the goal. The fans on the sidelines even hoped that Nedvěd would come over quickly to celebrate, and they wanted to cheer for the hero from close range.
However, after scoring the goal, Nedvěd ran towards the coaching bench and kept waving to his teammates as he ran, and everyone followed his footsteps and ran towards this side.
Aldridge was ready to hug and celebrate with the players, but Nedved and the others slowed down on the sidelines.
Jensen rushed out from behind Aldrich and threw a jersey to Nedved.
Nedvěd took the jersey and raised it high, showing the back to Aldrich.
It's a No. 22 jersey, and the name above the number is: Aldrich Hall.
There are two English words below the number: Happy-Birthday!
Millwall's starting 11 and the players on the bench clearly had a premeditated plan. They surrounded Aldridge and shouted in unison: "Happy birthday, boss!"
