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Chapter 83 The powerful Real Madrid

Li Mo had to admit that his judgment on the Bernabeu was wrong.

When he stood at the back of the queue, as the referee team set foot on the Bernabeu turf again.

The atmosphere at the scene was not inferior to any stadium that Li Mo had ever set foot on.

Cheers echoed throughout the stadium.

White flags were waving in every stand, and in the stands opposite the players' tunnel, Real Madrid fans held scarves in their hands, forming a spectacular scarf wall.

"Friends, spectators! The Champions League quarter-finals are finally about to begin! This game between Real Madrid and Arsenal at home is undoubtedly one of the most watched games in the first leg, and it can match the popularity of this game. In comparison, perhaps the only comparison is AC Milan's home game against Barcelona."

British Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray took a deep breath, and then spit out a large paragraph of commentary from his mouth like a machine gun.

The volume is much louder than usual when commenting on the Premier League - this is because at this moment, there are too many commentators from TV stations around the world in the Bernabeu commentary box.

This is a Champions League game, and TV stations in many countries have directly sent on-site commentators - there are definitely not as many on-site commentators in the Premier League as there are now.

"Let's take a look at the starting lineups on both sides."

Andy Gray picked up the starting materials in his hands.

"First of all, the home team Real Madrid. Their lineup is actually not a big surprise. The goalkeeper Diego Lopez, the center back combination is Ramos partnered with Pepe, the left back Korte Leng, the right back Arbeloa, double The defensive midfielder Xavi Alonso is partnered with Khedira, the attacking midfielder is Beggar, left winger Cristiano Ronaldo, right winger Di Maria, and center forward Benzema!”

"On the bench there are Kaka, Higuain, Marcelo, Varane, Modric and many other stars. Real Madrid's players in every position are among the best in the world."

"As for the visiting team Arsenal, the starting lineup of this game has been relatively adjusted. The defense has not changed much. The goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny and the center back combination are Vermaelen and Koscielny on the left. Defender Sagna, right back Monreal, the main changes appear in the midfield."

"Wilshere sat on the bench in this game, and Diaby, who returned from injury, started. Arteta and Ramsey also started, and Cazorla was the attacking midfielder. The striker combination was replaced by a faster one. The fast Walcott partners with Li Mo."

Andy Gray just finished speaking.

Martin Keown, who was on the sidelines, immediately added: "The purpose of this adjustment is obvious, which is to strengthen the defense of the midfield and backfield and increase the speed advantage of the frontcourt."

"This is to counterattack, to play defensive counterattack at the Bernabeu. This is a very realistic choice. Professor Wenger's choice is understandable. The schedule is relatively favorable to Arsenal. If Arsenal can draw with Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, it will even be like two to one. Arsenal can accept any loss by a smaller score," said Gary Neville on the other side.

In fact, Arsenal's tactical choices are not difficult to guess.

They don't have the strength to play against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

Wenger is not a lunatic. He started an offensive confrontation, which Arsenal could not afford to play - especially at the Bernabeu Stadium.

For Arsenal, as long as they stabilize the situation in the away game and lose the game zero to zero, one to one, or even two to one, the task is actually completed.

Arteta, Diaby, and Ramsey are the three defensive midfielders, plus the four players on the back line.

In this game, Arsenal only relied on Cazorla, Walcott, and Li Mo on the offensive end to counterattack.

When the commentators and football experts in the commentary box were conducting blind analysis on this starting lineup.

Players from both sides have arrived on the court.

A series of ceremonies before the game ended.

With a whistle.

Benzema kicked the ball back and passed it to Xavi Alonso's feet.

boom!

The entire Bernabeu was like a silver bottle exploding at this moment, and the stadium's decibels suddenly increased by dozens of decibels.

When Li Mo rushed towards Xabi Alonso who had the ball, he couldn't help but be surprised by the sudden burst of sound.

Real Madrid seems to really live up to its reputation.

Facing Li Mo's tackle, Xavi Alonso calmly pushed the ball to the feet of Coentrao on the wing.

Li Mo's defensive ability is not strong.

However, in addition to technique, defense also depends on attitude.

Li Mo immediately continued to move forward and pounced on Coentrao.

At this time, Coentrao passed the ball back to Xabi Alonso who opened the angle to receive the ball.

This time Xavi Alonso, who caught the ball, no longer waited for Li Mo to pounce on him, but passed the ball directly.

A vertical pass fell directly to the left wing.

"Cristiano Ronaldo!!"

Amidst the exclamations of the commentators and the cheers of the fans on site.

Cristiano Ronaldo caught up with the ball, took the ball inward, and then began to adjust his pace.

"Shoot!!!"

Accompanied by the exclamations of commentators on live television.

In front of the TV, many Real Madrid fans were ready to celebrate with their arms raised high.

boom!

There was a huge sound, and even through the television broadcast, you could hear how loud it was.

If this kick can hit the door frame, even if the angle is not opened, the goalkeeper will have a hard time just relying on the power of this shot.

But it's okay.

Cristiano Ronaldo's shot went over the crossbar and flew into the stands.

"Cristiano Ronaldo's powerful volley! Unfortunately it was slightly over the crossbar!!"

In the commentary box, the commentator of Radio Maca put his head in his hands and yelled with regret.

However, he quickly put aside his regrets and said excitedly: "That's how we play! This is Real Madrid's home court! Attack! Attack! Keep attacking!!!"

At the Bernabeu Stadium.

The fans also applauded Cristiano Ronaldo, who attempted a shot less than twenty seconds into the game.

Cristiano Ronaldo has no regrets.

This is his style of play.

He is a player who has absolute confidence in his shooting at all times.

So he won't be afraid to kick and shoot. Whenever he has a chance, he will take a shot.

Although some people criticized his low shooting conversion rate.

But his goal numbers are here.

What's wrong with having a high number of shots on goal?

Just tell me whether you're in or not.

Cristiano Ronaldo gave his thumb to Xabi Alonso who passed the ball to him, then turned around and did not continue to retreat, but stood at the edge of the penalty area.

He started as a left winger, but in fact he was more active on the left side during the game.

This position, to be precise, should be called the left inside forward.

In fact, as he gets older, Cristiano Ronaldo's dexterity and speed when he was young began to decline to varying degrees.

His position began to move closer and closer to the middle.

By the end he was even playing center.

Courtside.

Mourinho looked very calm sitting in the coaching bench - at least much calmer than Wenger standing on the sidelines.

He had already guessed what tactics Arsenal were going to play.

Defensive counterattack is not a martial arts secret.

Although people say that Mourinho is a master of defensive counterattacks.

But the team he coaches doesn't just rely on defensive counterattacks.

When he was coaching Chelsea.

The wingers on both sides played fast and aggressively, and they were the team with the most goals in the Premier League that year.

The same goes for his Real Madrid.

Although when facing certain teams, Real Madrid will indeed put on a defensive counterattack posture.

But when facing those teams in the middle and lower reaches of La Liga, Real Madrid has no room for defensive counterattacks - those teams are definitely willing to accept a zero-to-zero situation with Real Madrid.

Therefore, Real Madrid also has a good way of taking the initiative to attack.

In addition, Real Madrid's lineup is already considered very good in Mourinho's opinion.

There are strong core figures in the front, middle and back. The only regret is that Casillas is not very obedient, so he has to use Diego Lopez, a goalkeeper who is far inferior to Casillas in ability.

But it doesn't hurt.     Because the main focus of Real Madrid in this game is offense.

If you can score a goal as soon as possible.

Then Arsenal will see the power of Mourinho's quick counterattack by Real Madrid.

Cristiano Ronaldo on the left, Di Maria on the right, and Benzema in the middle who has excellent support ability.

The midfield beggar and Xavi Alonso are both masters of throwing flying cakes.

It can be said.

As long as there are no problems within Real Madrid.

The competitiveness of this lineup is very strong.

It is definitely capable of winning the Champions League.

Mourinho is most worried about the internal conflicts in the team affecting the performance on the field, but he also knows that although he has disagreements with various gangs, everyone's purpose is still the same - who doesn't want to win the Champions League? ah!

If there is a carrot ahead, no matter how stubborn the donkey is, he will move forward.

Mourinho crossed his legs.

Defensive counterattack, right?

Let's see if your defense can withstand Real Madrid's attack.

Li Mo is very powerful.

but.

Football matches are about the whole game.

Arsenal's defense will always have loopholes.

Want to defend and counterattack.

First of all, you have to be on guard against it.

Mourinho guessed right, Arsenal's defense does have some problems.

Even though Wenger had emphasized defense many times during the pre-match preparations for this game.

But faced with Real Madrid's stormy attack.

Arsenal could only shrink the penalty area and defend passively for a while, leaving only defense and no counterattack.

With Cristiano Ronaldo's shot.

Real Madrid launched a fierce attack at the beginning of the game.

Both full-backs pushed past half-field.

Cristiano Ronaldo gave up his position on the left wing to Coentrao, and moved to the left rib and the center. Di Maria shrank to the midfielder position 8, and also gave up the wing to the full-back Aveiro. Ya, he was looking for opportunities to pass the ball into the penalty area.

Di Maria made a left-footed pass to Cristiano Ronaldo from the right corner of the penalty area. This is a very effective offensive routine for Real Madrid.

In such a full-line offensive situation.

Arsenal's penalty area was in turmoil for a while.

In the third minute of the game, Di Maria caught the ball in the ribs of the penalty area and then spiked the ball with his right foot and swept across the penalty area. Benzema's shot was blocked by the defender.

In the fifth minute of the game, Cristiano Ronaldo's header in the penalty area was slightly wide of the goal.

A minute later, Real Madrid's offense came back.

Di Maria broke through and crossed from the wing.

The football was released by Vermaelen and fell to the feet of Khedira on the outside.

He Xiangqian suddenly became excited.

Dribbling the ball forward, facing Ramsey who came up to defend, he shot hastily. The football hit Ramsey and was refracted, then fell to the feet of Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo approached the penalty area and lowered his right foot. shoot.

The football hit the post with a thud and went out of the baseline.

The danger in Arsenal's penalty area was temporarily relieved.

Almost everyone at Arsenal breathed a collective sigh of relief: players, coaches, fans alike.

"Real Madrid played very proactively in the opening stage, and Arsenal's defense was under great pressure!"

Andy Gray sounded worried.

The two commentators beside him also frowned.

Not far away.

The commentator on Macca Radio was dancing with excitement.

"Cristiano Ronaldo!!! Ahhhh! Post! Post!! Ah!! God!! The post rejected his goal!!"

After regret.

He was high-spirited again.

"It doesn't matter! Just play like this! Just play like this! If you keep playing like this, Real Madrid's goal will come soon! As long as Real Madrid scores the first goal, the game will be over!! Real Madrid will enter the Champions League Top eight!"

"Oh oh oh oh! Real Madrid! Mighty Real Madrid! Long live Real Madrid!"

Don't rush to criticize the commentator on Radio Marca for being too biased and not neutral enough - let alone the Champions League, it is a duel between Real Madrid, the representative of Spanish football, and Arsenal, the representative of English football. This kind of duel will naturally have problems. The difference in stance is that Gary Neville in the stands is cheering for Arsenal at this time.

In fact even in La Liga.

Radio Marca is also not very neutral - to say not very neutral is putting it mildly, they are completely the mouthpiece of Real Madrid.

The television cameras focused on Wenger on the sidelines.

Wenger's expression speaks volumes about the predicament Arsenal is facing now.

He frowned, put his hands in the pockets of his coat, and stared at the court, seemingly worried about the team's defense.

"Wenger really has to worry, his team will concede goals soon!"

The commentator of Maca Radio said proudly.

In the press box.

Spanish journalists were also beaming.

"Arsenal is much weaker than expected."

"Real Madrid have been suppressed for several minutes. I don't believe they can hold on for much longer."

"Hey, isn't that Li Mo very powerful? He hasn't shown much performance until now."

"What's wrong with him? Isn't he just running around like a headless fly?"

"Hahaha"

Li Mo breathed a sigh of relief.

He has barely had the ball since the start of the game.

His movement is aggressive.

He is the first barrier for the team's defense. He must take the initiative to press the ball-carrying players in Real Madrid's midfield and backcourt and cause them some trouble.

But Li Mo had to admit it.

His defensive effectiveness is not good.

Because he is not a defensive player at all.

But how can he attack without the ball?

The Bernabeu was as enthusiastic as a pot of boiling water.

Almost melting Arsenal completely.

"Real Madrid is really strong!"

Li Mo clenched his fists.

Fight against such a powerful enemy

This is the true meaning of participating in the Champions League.

Is not it?

The stronger the enemy.

The fruits of victory are sweeter.

(End of this chapter)