Go score!coach

Chapter 63: Overthrow Real Madrid!

"It's okay, Jimmy, I know you did your best."

The first half between the two sides ended with 0-0. Yang Hao greeted the Atletico Madrid players walking off the court from the sidelines.

Especially Hasselbaink, who missed an excellent opportunity at the last moment, Yang Hao gave him even more comfort.

"Believe me, there is still a chance in the second half, keep working hard!" Yang Hao encouraged.

Hasselbaink finally cheered up and nodded heavily.

Yang Hao specifically stood on the sidelines and observed the situation of Real Madrid players leaving the field.

It can be seen that everyone is out of breath. It is obvious that the physical energy consumption in the first half is very high.

When Atletico Madrid counterattacked just now, McManaman didn't even have to defend much, and Salgado's return speed was also slow.

These inconspicuous details all illustrate one thing: Real Madrid consumes a lot of physical energy.

"Their fitness is starting to fail."

Juanma Lillo’s view is similar to Yang Hao’s, “But if I were Del Bosque, since I pressed out in the first half, I would definitely have to fight for a goal in the second half. If I continue like this, Real Madrid will be too tired. Suffered a loss."

Yang Hao nodded, and he also felt that Bosque would definitely try again.

If Atletico Madrid really needs to be dragged down, it will be Real Madrid itself that suffers.

Bosque looked stupid, but in fact he was not stupid at all.

……

Back in the locker room, Yang Hao quickly summoned all the players.

He first analyzed some of the problems exposed by the team in the first half, emphasizing the left wing against Real Madrid.

Many fans in 2023 may not have much impression of Savio, but the Brazilian winger is now a hot talent in European football. Chelsea is willing to spend a sky-high price of 2000 million pounds to sign him, which shows how popular Savio is.

At that time, Real Madrid competed with many European giants for Denilson. As a result, the Brazilian genius transferred to Real Betis for a record-breaking price. Real Madrid then signed Savio from Brazilian Flamengo.

This can be regarded as replacing Denilson's shortcomings.

Unlike Denilson who got better and better at Real Betis, Savio got better and better at Real Madrid, mainly because he and Carlos on the left formed a very suitable wing attack combination.

Even after Del Bosque took office and the five-guard lineup was changed, Savio was still able to gain a position.

If Real Madrid plays with three forwards, they will get Savio, but if they play with two forwards, Savio will basically lock in the position on the left side of Redondo and continue to partner with Carlos.

This offensive left wing can be called the source of Real Madrid's offense, and the entire European football world has to be in awe of the three points.

But in the first half, Atletico Madrid invested heavily in defense on the right wing. Although several opportunities were created, they basically contained the threat from Real Madrid's left wing.

Yang Hao concluded that if Real Madrid wants to attack, the left wing will still be the key.

"Ruben, Roberto."

Yang Hao named two players, Baraja and Fresnedoso.

They are both defensive players on the right side of midfield.

"Savio likes to get the ball. I hope you can create more difficulties for him in the second half and increase the intensity, but you must pay attention to the scale. Do you understand what I mean?" Yang Hao asked

Baraja and Fresnedoso are both professional players. Why don't they understand the coach's intentions?

Although Savio is a white Brazilian, he is not strong in physical confrontation and is good at technology.

Yang Hao's meaning is very clear. If necessary, you can use some small actions, as long as you pay attention to the scale of the foul.

"Juan." Yang Hao looked at Beleron.

The latter took a deep breath and nodded: "I understand, boss, I didn't perform very well in the first half."

He was closely guarded by Redondo.

This Argentinian defensive midfielder is really strong, with excellent single defense ability and rough movements. Belleron had no good way to get the ball several times.

"I know you tried your best, but I still say the same thing, run more, move more, try to avoid Redondo's defense zone, get the ball in the gap, pass the ball quickly, and don't let the ball stay at your feet for too long ."

This is actually an old problem of Belleron, or in other words, a habit of traditional midfielders playing football. They like to control one control.

Yang Hao repeatedly told him many times that he hoped he could touch the ball more and try not to control the ball too much.

But the habit of playing football cannot be changed by simply changing it.

"I believe in you, Juan, come on!" Yang Hao put his arm on Beleron's shoulder and encouraged him.

After finishing speaking, Yang Hao clapped vigorously and motioned for everyone to look over.

"Everyone."

Yang Hao faced all the players in the locker room.

The game has reached this point, and neither of us has anything to hide or cover up.

"This is the last game of the season."

"I know that after tonight, many of us will leave our team, but it doesn't matter. I sincerely hope that you can still develop well after you leave."

"But I also really hope that you can think about whether you are willing to leave something for Atletico Madrid and the team you have played for in this last game."

"We have created a miracle of successful relegation, and you have been praised by media and fans around the world for this, but are you satisfied? The Copa del Rey championship is right in front of you, and you only have the last 45 minutes left to win."

"I believe that all of you here are players who are pursuing your own careers. You are all the best players in world football. If you want it, you can definitely do it."

"Believe me, try your best to fight for the last 45 minutes, win this championship, and have your names engraved in Atletico Madrid's honor room. It will definitely be the glory of your life!"

"Finally, let us join hands, step onto the field, and overthrow Real Madrid!"

The players came over one by one, put their hands on the back of Yang Hao's hand, and finally shouted one, two, three, in unison.

"Destroy Real Madrid!!!"

……

"The second half of the game has resumed."

"We saw that Real Madrid showed an aggressive momentum from the beginning." "Even their players' positions have been adjusted somewhat."

"Savio and McManaman are also positioned more towards the wing. This is obviously a signal to further strengthen the wing attack. Raul is also active on the left side."

"Also, we noticed that Campo would be located further forward."

"This player is versatile and can play as a deep-lying midfielder and central defender."

"In addition, we also saw that Anelka, Guti and Kalembu have also warmed up on the sidelines and are ready to play at any time."

……

Yang Hao turned his head and glanced at the movement on Real Madrid's bench. He saw the eye-catching Karen Bu and his mind was a little distracted.

Well, his wife is beautiful.

The classic combination of Beauty and the Beast.

But soon, he retracted his mind and guessed Bosque's intention.

"He is always ready to step up the attack." Yang Hao turned his head and said.

Juanma Lillo nodded, "He is determined to score first."

"Then let's teach him a lesson!" Yang Hao said harshly.

He has confidence in the team's right defense.

The right defense composed of Fresnedoso, Aguilera and Baraja can freeze Real Madrid's left attack.

This was proven in the first half.

Yang Hao also walked to the sidelines immediately and gestured towards Baraja, indicating that he should pay attention to the defense on the right, especially Savio. He should increase his intensity when necessary, and he could foul if necessary.

After intercepting the ball, he immediately organized a counterattack.

When Real Madrid started to press forward and attack, it was also when their defense was weak and problems were exposed.

……

Baraja didn't calculate carefully. This was the first time he had experienced relegation.

When he was 18 years old, he made his first appearance in La Liga for Valladolid.

He still remembers that it was the third round of the league, and the opponent was Sevilla. He played the whole game and scored a goal.

At that time, everyone felt that he would have a bright future.

He scored on his debut, playing on the right wing, how eye-catching it was.

But that season, Valladolid struggled to avoid relegation, eventually ranking 18th. They defeated Rayo Vallecano in the relegation play-offs and successfully avoided relegation.

In his second season, the 94/95 season, Valladolid only finished 19th and did not even qualify for the relegation play-offs. However, surprisingly lucky, in the 95/96 La Liga season The team was expanded to 22 teams. Only the bottom team was relegated that season, and all other teams remained in La Liga.

In this way, Valladolid miraculously succeeded in avoiding relegation.

In the season when Atletico won the double, Baraja began to become Valladolid's main force, but the team was still relegated.

With his outstanding performance in Valladolid, Baraja was able to join the double-winner Atletico Madrid.

But in Atletico Madrid, which is full of stars, it is always extremely difficult for young newcomers.

Baraja spent his first two seasons in the second team, playing in the Spanish second division, until Sacchi moved him up from the second team.

At that time, he was already 23 years old.

Sacchi is a very thoughtful head coach. He likes players with high tactical execution. He used Baraja as a versatile player. As a result, Atletico Madrid was still avoiding relegation that season.

By this season, the head coach was replaced by Ranieri, a famous coach in European football. Baraja also relied on his past accumulation to become the main force of the team. But who would have thought that Atletico Madrid was still fighting for relegation.

Over the past few years, in circles, Baraja found that he had been avoiding relegation.

Every season he plays in La Liga, he ends up trying to avoid relegation.

He couldn't understand why, just like he couldn't understand why he couldn't play in Atletico Madrid.

Confused, uneasy, self-doubt...

The 25-year-old Baraja seems to have entered the menopause of a professional player, worrying about gains and losses.

This caused him to completely lose his position and become a substitute, or even a substitute among substitutes.

Until Yang Hao appeared.

Yang Hao is also 25 years old, but he has become the team's head coach.

Baraja longed for the opportunity to play as much as his blood longed for oxygen, so he became the first player to express his determination to the head coach.

"Give me a chance and I will fight tooth and nail for you!"

Yang Hao not only gave him a chance, but also gave him enough trust and support.

He became one of the players who played the most minutes after Yang Hao coached Atletico Madrid, and he was not even replaced.

And his performance is getting better and better, especially his goals.

Strong teams in La Liga began to contact him, hoping that he could join so that he could get rid of the nightmare of relegation forever.

This tempted him, but he hadn't agreed yet.

He needs to devote himself wholeheartedly to this final, and he must work hard for head coach Yang Hao!

This is his promise.

Not long after receiving Yang Hao's instruction, when he saw Savio dribbling the ball and trying to start, he immediately followed up and pushed Savio from the side with some movement in his hands.

The Brazilian stumbled, looking like he had lost his balance. Baraja took advantage of the situation and cut between the football and the Brazilian, completely squeezing the Brazilian away.

Savio fell to the ground and Baraja successfully intercepted the ball.

The referee did not blow the whistle.

(End of this chapter)