Football: A late bloomer, starting with Leicester City

Chapter 359 Malhad is watching the game live! God K took back the initiative with a header! (Ask for monthly ticket)

April 4th arrives as scheduled, and for many people in Leicestershire, it is destined to be a different day.

The second round of the Champions League is here. It depends on whether they can stage a hearty second-round reversal on their own doorstep and maintain the team's championship momentum at the end of the season.

As mentioned above, the later in the season the more critical it becomes. Basically every game is a crucial battle, and one move can affect the whole body!

A team, a collective, everyone brings their strength together, and why are they fighting?

The desire for honor, the improvement of one's worth, the compilation of professional resume, and the desire to leave no regrets!

A stream of 'qi' supported everyone moving forward.

Once you fail, this energy may no longer exist.

Countless taxis parked on the roadside of the King Power Stadium, and fans from both sides quickly gathered together to form a looming battle formation and entered the stadium together.

Although the two sides established a foundation of friendly feelings in the first leg, Leicester City fans acted like landlords and warmly entertained the visiting Atletico Madrid fans.

But everyone can still feel that there is a heavy burden on their shoulders, and there is also some indescribable shortness of breath in their hearts.

An indescribable pressure hangs over everyone.

The woman next to her hung up the phone, nodded excitedly, and showed a sweet smile.

"Chen Yufeng, center, Albrighton comes on, Vardy comes on as substitute?" Simeone was at a loss for words.

Malhad said with a smile. Today he is wearing the signed jersey that was once framed and hung on the wall, hobbling forward with a cane in his hand.

The old wife showed a look of disdain, seemingly dissatisfied with some of Malhad's actions.

"The content of your chat means...will he play today?" Malhad asked curiously.

Simeone has been keeping an eye on Mahrez and Chen Yufeng in Leicester City. He knows that if Leicester City has a desperate plan in the second round, the change will definitely come from these two people.

Simeone faced the players and finally said: "Use your best, I will observe the half-time and make adjustments."

And he doesn't know Albrighton's specific strength, nor does he know Chen Yufeng's performance at the center position.

His behavior inevitably made Albrighton's wife next to him a little unhappy. The smile on this newly-adult woman's face disappeared, replaced by a touch of sullenness that she was 'not respected'.

"Lack of consideration..."

"Let's not spread the rumors first. Atletico Madrid may know this in advance in the locker room. It will be too late until they find out when they go to the field."

He looked at his wife several times and hesitated for a long time before saying: "This is a double-edged sword arrangement. No one knows whether the edge of the sword is facing the enemy or himself, not even Ranieri himself."

Unfortunately, even though he tried his best to use his brain to judge the behavioral tendencies of the two people warming up, he couldn't see anything.

"It's a bit irresponsible to make such an arrangement for such an important game. Or maybe it's not at the right time."

It wasn't until he returned to the dressing room after attending the press conference to make final preparations that Simeone had Leicester City's starting lineup in his hands.

"If my presbyopia isn't too serious..."

She put her index finger in front of her mouth and signaled Malhad to be silent: "Very breaking news. Chen Yufeng is playing center today."

Of course Malhad saw this, he smiled and said: "It would be nice to take off the jersey and hang it up again. I just want to pray for Chen Yufeng, hoping that he can get the blessing of the Lord and help the team with goals." Win.”

"I'll sit down and I'll see. Are you nervous now?"

"It's in the Diehard Stand, where I was sitting before. You know, if you have contributed, be sure to come over and wave to me."

Malhad suddenly opened his mouth, shocked and thinking about the feasibility of this change.

His technical and tactical arrangements have long been fixed, and it is definitely impossible to make targeted arrangements based on this list at the moment.

"Whether Chen Yufeng can score depends on his state today and the performance of Atletico Madrid players. What does it have to do with you?" His wife said mercilessly, "You just want to show off your signed jersey."

Both of these players have not appeared in this position for a long time.

"Okay, then just listen to some music and relax, I'm going to hang up."

Malhad expressed his apology excuse in advance of what might happen, "Is this Albrighton? Are you his wife?"

Next to them sat a female fan, about 11 or years old, wearing the team's No. jersey, chatting with someone on video.

After several bickerings, the two of them came to the die-hard fans area and sat down.

Obviously, he did not agree with this arrangement. Malhad was worried that Chen Yufeng would not be able to play as threatening as before because he was not adaptable.

"We'll see..." the woman murmured, looking forward to the competition.

"When the Champions League theme song plays, I will be so excited that my legs will go weak."

"How can you say that?" Malhad started a heated debate with his wife.

In front of a hot dog shop, the Malhard couple, the couple who owned Chen Yufeng's exclusive signed jersey, stood in front of the shop.

Soon, players from both sides began to enter the field to warm up, and the head coaches of both sides also stood on the sidelines to observe, looking for changes in the other side.

From her point of view, the old man may think that her husband Albrighton is not qualified for the main position of the team.

They held hamburgers and hot dogs in their hands, and after taking a few bites, they walked towards the stadium.

"Your legs are already weak."

"Everyone will see that the opponent's position has changed later. Don't worry. Just play according to our arrangements. It's just a matter of changing the imaginary enemy."

Letting him start and Vardy on the bench is simply a waste of resources.

Albrighton's wife first saw the 'Chen Yufeng' signature on the old man's body, then looked around, dispelling her worries about tactical leaks, and then said: "Yes, he will start today."

The Malhads heard the voices next to them and looked over curiously.

After saying that, he left the locker room and stood on the side of the corridor smoking a cigarette.

"Ohohoh...Ohoh...Oh...!!"

Looking from his side, he could already capture the lights inside the King Power Stadium shining into the tunnel, and he could also hear the vague cheers and cheers outside.

Of course Simeone knew that this was the final moment of battle.

Will Atletico reach the semi-finals?

After two hours, there will be a result.

Five minutes later, players from both sides gathered in the tunnel. Chen Yufeng and Atletico Madrid captain Koke stood at the front, preparing to lead the players into the stadium.

Chen Yufeng's heart was wrapped in a variety of emotions. He kept staring at the stands in front of him, looking at the fans over there with some confusion.

Next to him, Cork felt even more uneasy. He kept turning his head to look in the direction of Chen Yufeng, seeming to be a little afraid of this veteran who had broken Melo's monopoly.

It’s not necessarily fear, it may be curiosity and observation.

"Kick Barcelona...!"

The Champions League theme song sounded, and everyone standing here has listened to it this season.

But in this very different moment today, it must be a very different feeling.

After the first sound sounded, everyone felt an involuntary jolt all over their bodies, as if their heads had been hit by some thick stick.

"Kick Barcelona...!! Kick Bayern Munich...! Our factory has collapsed——!!"

"Oh——!!!"

"come on! Come on!!"

Under bursts of noise, the players from both sides quickly walked out of the tunnel, and the broadcasts in hundreds of countries around the world began at this moment.

"CCTV, CCTV, welcome to the second leg of the 1617 Champions League quarter-finals! Leicester City will face the challenge of Atletico Madrid at home today! I am your old friend He Wei."

"TV Paris, a big battle is about to start here! Atletico Madrid comes to the King Power Stadium with a one-goal lead! This will be a football feast! A knife-edge hand-to-hand battle!"

"Sports Espanyol! Leicester City returned to their home court with an away goal in hand. From an objective point of view, the leading Atletico Madrid is not the one who has all the initiative! They must score at the King Power Stadium in order to Qualify for promotion more securely!"

"A breathtaking game! The pinnacle battle between Chen Yufeng and Griezmann!"

"A good opportunity for revenge? Who will be the protagonist of revenge? Will Atletico Madrid players complete their revenge on Leicester players, or on the other hand, Leicester City will complete a reversal of revenge?!"

"..."

Amidst the rising and falling sounds, some activities before the game were quickly concluded.

The players from Leicester City and Atletico Madrid came to their positions and stood still, waiting for the game to start.

"Bros!"

Chen Yufeng really wanted to say something to his teammates, especially Albrighton, who started in the Champions League for the first time today.

But when everyone looked at him, he didn't know what to say.

Seeing those eyes full of desire, Chen Yufeng made a fist with his right hand and hammered his chest, as if to say, everyone knows what to do.

For a time, many people replied to Chen Yufeng.

"Beep!!"

"Oh!"

With the referee's whistle, the game officially started.

Chen Yufeng, who stood near the arc of the center circle for the first time, completed his first serve in the center circle.

Standing in the middle to attack, although you will lose some breakthrough space and opportunities to show the art of passing, you will undoubtedly gain more.

中, this word has represented the core meaning since ancient times.

This is the place closest to the opponent's weak point and the place with the greatest chance of a fatal blow!

Running in front of Atletico Madrid's two central defenders, Chen Yufeng felt that his breathing became lighter, and he was filled with the desire to catch the ball in the middle and complete the furious shot.

Of course, he will not forget today's main technical and tactical play.

Join forces with Klose to create a prosperous era for Leicester City!

Albrighton and Mahrez will become passing machines on the left and right today!

This is the roughest way to fight!

The most British way of playing!

"This is an important change today. Chen Yufeng and Klose stand in the middle. This is the first time the two have paired up as a double center. Before this, I have never seen Chen Yufeng stand so firmly in the middle." CCTV commentator He Wei is explaining this to the fans, "It's obvious what kind of football Ranieri wants to play."

"As for whether he can do it, it depends on the quality of the passes on the two wings and whether Atletico Madrid players block the space on the wings tightly."

"No matter what, the ball came in and was of high quality. It must have been a 50-50 aerial challenge. If the ball didn't come in, then everything was in vain."

"So, today's protagonists are not only Klose and Chen Yufeng, but also two wingers."

Football is very similar to war. It depends on the right time, place and people. When both sides stick to their own offensive and defensive methods to fight, sometimes there are some coincidences mixed in.

To succeed, not only does one need to be prepared and make every decision and change, but sometimes it also requires the cooperation of the other party.

Atletico Madrid naturally did not want to be that bridge and watched Leicester City step on them and enter the semi-finals.

They burst out with a higher fighting spirit than in the first round and pushed their defense to the extreme. Their running could not be said to be tireless, they were simply desperate.

If you can't run to death, run to death.

Of course, this is not a random run. Their decision-making and unity are also very amazing. No one is hanging on the chain, everyone is on the same frequency, which is to partially strangle Leicester City's passing line and cooperate with the group to prevent them from passing the ball in. Middle road.

"Oh!"

"Oh!"

Mahrez and Albrighton tried a few reluctant crosses, but the quality was average. Either they couldn't pass the front point or they were high and floating, and they were directly blocked by the defensive players.

They definitely couldn't compete with Chen Yufeng, but if they appeared on the football flight path early and Chen Yufeng bumped into him, it would be easy for him to commit a foul.

For a while, the scene reached a deadlock.

Chen Yufeng was hesitating whether to swim to this side and connected with Mahrez and Albrighton in the middle.

Albrighton's voice rang out, "It's very close! Believe me!"

This was a cry that was unexpected by everyone. Originally, everyone thought that even if someone could think of ways and methods to break the game and try it, it would be Mahrez and Chen Yufeng.

How did Albrighton become the most confident?

Do you cherish this hard-won opportunity, or do you have the courage and desire to win?

Nobody knows.

The Leicester City players only know that they believe in this player who has been with them day and night and has not complained much for more than a year!

They are waiting for the ball to come from here!

"Intensify the defense on the left!"

Atletico Madrid noticed that Albrighton wanted to change and immediately responded.

But before their formation moved past, Albrighton had already received Kanter's pass.

Seeing the Atletico Madrid players who were as immovable as robots rushing over quickly, Albrighton's plan instantly appeared in his mind.

It's not crazy, I just want to pass the ball.

He looked like he was going to hit the baseline. He kept speeding up the ball while dribbling, and kept sending his center of gravity forward, as if he would throw the ball out at any time.

Finally, Albrighton's legs took a big step forward, and his whole body kicked off quickly.

Atletico Madrid defender Juanfran and Sauul, who came back to defend, immediately chased after him, but realized something was wrong the next second.

Albrighton stopped!

He didn't even touch the ball!

He left the ball where it was and deceived everyone with his fake moves!

It was such a childish approach that actually created a space for him to pass the ball!

In a tense and fast arena, sometimes you don't want to believe that your opponent will make some weird moves.

Albrighton may have taken advantage of this idea of ​​Atletico Madrid players and tried boldly to earn money for the team.

"In the 21st minute of the game, can Albrighton get a chance for Leicester City?"

"He's going to cross the ball towards the center! Let's see where it lands!"

"The back position! High center Klose is eyeing it. He has been waiting for the opportunity to save the team for a long time!"

"This nearly 40-year-old German center has scored more than 10 goals in all competitions since he joined the team this season. Originally, people thought he was here to mess around and gain coaching experience, but no one expected that. He accompanied Leicester City to the quarter-finals!"

"Klose!!"

"The ball went in! A beautiful header! Two to two! Leicester City tied the score!! A small change, a basic header! It instantly turned the situation around and put me in control of the promotion. Take the initiative!"

"Leicester City played so decisively! They deserve this goal, and Klose also deserves the title of hero! I hope he can go further with Leicester City and fulfill his dream of a Grand Slam. Just face him in front wave!"

"..."

He Wei's poetic voice sounded, with a touch of excitement.

Not to mention inside the venue, Leicester City fans were already standing up from their seats crazily.

"Yeah——!!!"

In the die-hard fans area, Albrighton's wife happened to clearly witness the assist and goal right under her nose.

She immediately turned her head and roared at the Malhads, "Did you see that? You can't say he is nothing! He is not as good as Chen Yufeng, but he also has his own advantages and his own perseverance! This assist can prove that he is nothing." !”

"I'm not saying that Chen Yufeng is not good, I'm just saying that he can also stand up and save the team at certain times. Everyone in Leicester City can! You can't think that anyone in this team is incapable!"

The woman bit him hard, as if she was washing away the grievances of her husband, and there was release in the excitement.

She breathed a long sigh of relief, then clenched her fists and looked in Albrighton's direction.

Albrighton lived up to her hopes. After playing the data, he quickly rushed to the stands and blew a loving kiss.

"You did it! Win this game! You can do it! Come again, come again!"

The woman's eyes were filled with tears and she was jumping up and down.

The Malhard couple next to them were celebrating, and they were stunned when they heard the woman's words.

"Wait, when did we say this? Is there a misunderstanding between us?" Malhad's face showed embarrassment.

He felt that he had become a great villain without knowing it.

This is completely nonsense.

"That's not what you meant?" The woman turned her head and saw the confused emotion on Malhad's face.

After a period of conversation, the two parties finally cleared up their misunderstanding.

On the court at this moment, Klose rushed to the stands and slid to his knees.

He no longer celebrated with somersaults. He could barely try at the beginning of the season, but now he really can't.

While lamenting that he was getting old, Klose also lamented that life is so good now.

Thanks to Steve Walsh who had persuaded him before, otherwise, he might have become a spectator, watching the dark horse Leicester City enter the quarterfinals at home.

He will not become friends with Chen Yufeng, nor will he follow everyone to fight for the final supreme honor!

"Good shot! Where's your somersault?"

Chen Yufeng caught up from behind, hugged Klose and said, "Let's perform another one."

"Hahaha."

Klose smiled bitterly, then lowered his head and raised his eyebrows, pointed at Chen Yufeng and said: "If we can reach the Champions League final and win, then I will definitely give you a good show."

"At that time, I wasn't afraid of getting hurt anymore. Even if I was wrestling, I still had to do it."

Having said this, Klose walked towards Chen Yufeng again and stretched out his arms excitedly, "Yufeng! I'm really happy!"

"Who isn't? Since you take the lead! Then I'll add the icing on the cake!" Chen Yufeng also hugged Klose tightly.

This goal changed a lot of things.

Atletico Madrid can no longer put all their energy into defense, they must attack and strive for goals.

And Leicester City will boost their morale because of this goal. The most significant change in this improvement is that their defense will become more united.

In his own home court, there is another reason to defend. Now, it is Leicester City's defense that has to risk its life!

The combination of young players and experienced players will make them relaxed and flexible, both aggressive and safe!

Although they are not top players in terms of player ability, the blessings of various buffs will still allow them to reach this level.

As long as Atletico Madrid suffers setbacks in offense and becomes anxious, they will no longer be the iron-blooded team they used to be.

Looking at the goals Atletico Madrid has lost in the past few seasons, either they encountered the stronger Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​or because the opponent scored too early, became anxious and impetuous after being unable to attack for a long time, and was defeated by the opponent.

Of course, this is just an ideal situation.

The specifics will also be reflected on the field. If Atletico Madrid bursts out with a tenacity that cannot be defeated just because this game is very important, that is normal.

"Beep!"

As the referee blew his whistle, after two minutes of crazy celebrations, the Leicester City players returned to their positions and arranged their formation.

"Bang!" After seeing Atletico Madrid kick off, they did not rush to press, but slowly tested what kind of play the opponent would choose.

The advantage turned to their side, and everyone knew how to maintain it.

Downwind is their advantage.

The faces of Chen Yufeng, Klose, Mahrez and others are a reassurance.

The players on the back line know that they have to defend well and wait for the counterattack.

Chen Yufeng has done this kind of thing to kill the game at least dozens of times.

(End of this chapter)