Chapter 263 Looking back at the moon, see you in the second round!

After returning to the away dressing room, Mourinho's expression was not relaxed, "In the first half, Atletico Madrid kept testing the referee's penalty standards. If nothing unexpected happens, the second half will be more intense. Atletico Madrid's logging tactics——"

At this point, he looked up at Chu Feng and said, "When the frontcourt players are fouled, remember to put pressure on the referee. I will also report this to the fourth official off the court."

"Boss, those are things that will happen later. I think we must be tougher. Since the penalty standards are relatively lenient, we should also relax our actions." Chu Feng was not embarrassed at all.

If you hold the attitude of being a messenger of justice and remain indifferent even if your opponent uses dirty tricks, then won’t you be bullied in vain? He has been abroad for so many years and knows that fighting violence with violence is the fastest and easiest way.

Blindly giving in will only make the other party worse.

"Well, I wanted to say this too. At present, Atletico Madrid has a much more serious accumulation of yellow cards than us. So given Simeone's character, he should go all out at home and defend for a draw away from home."

"So we didn't lose anything by exchanging yellow cards. On the contrary, we gained a lot. But the premise is to protect ourselves and not get hurt."

Mourinho said earnestly that Manchester United's team is composed of a group of young men in their twenties. Without veterans such as Valencia and Ashley Young, it is inevitable that they will be too passionate.

"Chu, keep an eye on everyone and stop any problems in time."

"Okay, boss!" Chu Feng nodded.

He then checked his shin pads and led his teammates back to the tunnel.

Just as Atletico Madrid players pushed open the door of the locker room, Chu Feng subconsciously glanced and found that his position was marked in red on Atletico Madrid's tactical board.

"Logging tactics?" Chu Feng said secretly in his heart, his eyes suddenly became sharp, "Don't be killed by the wood after being cut down."

When Serie A was once called the "Little World Cup", many teams liked to use the logging tactics to target their opponents' core players.

But players like Maradona and Ronaldo were still able to rely on their personal abilities to force their way out.

The rules are now much stricter than before, and Chu Feng believes that he should be able to do it.

After the start of the second half, Manchester United began to shrink their defense, including Chu Feng, who retreated to participate in the defense.

Atletico's two central defenders, Jimenez and Godin, both have excellent passing ability. They can often use precise medium and long passes to mobilize the opponent's formation to move left and right, creating space for their own flank attacks.

Therefore, they are very important links in Atletico's overall offensive tactical system.

After Jimenez received the pass from his teammate, he was about to kick the ball when he saw Chu Feng rushing towards him, so he quickly passed the ball to Juanfran on the wing.

"Juanfran passed the ball back and the two of them completed a beautiful wall pass."

"Jimenez is going to make a long pass--"

However, before Jimenez could complete the move, he was knocked down from behind by Chu Feng, causing harsh boos from Atletico fans.

"What the hell do you want to do? You Chinese rubbish!"

Jimenez got up from the ground and started to confront Chu Feng.

Like Atletico Madrid players , there are things they can do that others are not allowed to do.

I don’t know if it is Simeone’s daily teaching that has caused Atletico Madrid players to develop this morbid mentality.

"What do you think?!" Chu Feng didn't even need to look at him.

"I--" Jimenezon felt annoyed.

But he quickly adjusted himself. He also knew Chu Feng's true intention because this was also a tactic he often used.

"Just wait for me."

After leaving a harsh remark, Jimenez took a free kick from the backcourt and passed the ball to Rodri.

The world-class defensive midfielder who has been reserved by Manchester City showed his unique ability and made long passes into the penalty area quickly and neatly.

Although Maguire's value is somewhat inflated, his frontal defense is definitely top-notch in the Premier League.

Facing the outdated striker Diego Costa, as long as you can maintain a good attitude, you can basically defend him accurately.

In the next game, Chu Feng also changed his playing style.

He didn't even wait for the Atletico players to attack him, but instead took the initiative to harass them.

Thomas, Rodri, Godin and Jimenez, no one escaped.

"This is using yourself as a shield!"

"But you really didn't say anything. The effect is really good. Atletico's overall offensive rhythm has been slowed down by Xiao Chu."

Chu Feng's changes made Atletico Madrid players extremely uncomfortable, but they could not relax their defense against Chu Feng, after all, his chances of seizing the opportunity were too strong.

At the same time, Manchester United also changed its tactics and launched more attacks from Rashford's side.

First of all, Juanfran is already 33 years old this year and his physical functions are not as good as before. It is said that he will transfer after the end of this season.

So Rashford can use his speed advantage to force Atletico to shift their defensive resources.

"Give me!"

After just a few attacks, Rashford was in great form.

But the next second, Saul made a tackle from the side and knocked Rashford down.

You have to know that after the confrontation, he developed kidney problems, vomited, urinated blood, and had a catheter inserted.

In order to continue playing football, he once thought about removing his right kidney.

Such people's desire for victory has reached a crazy level.

Beep!!! As soon as the boos from Manchester United fans started, they were drowned out by the doubts from Atletico Madrid fans.

Because the referee showed Saul a yellow card.

The home fans don’t care about the fairness of the penalty. They cheer as long as it is beneficial to the team, and curse when it is not beneficial.

In fact, the home stadiums of all teams around the world are the same.

Therefore, the referee faces a lot of pressure, which is why things like the "home whistle" exist.

But the referee's attitude was very firm and he did not change the penalty because of the endless insults.

"Saul is a little over the top! You know, after he gets this yellow card, he will automatically be suspended for the next game."

"The right midfielder substitute of Atletico Madrid is far behind Saul in terms of strength. I guess Simeone is having a headache now."

"He has only one option now, which is to win the game at home and hold on for a draw away from home!"

Manchester United took a tactical free kick, and Pogba took a long shot from the outside. Although the quality was good, it was slightly higher than the crossbar.

Then Manchester United made the first substitution, replacing Bailly with David Luiz.

After nearly 60 minutes of marking, Bailly had already been provoked by Diego Costa. If he continued, he would probably attack, so Mourinho replaced him with the more experienced David Luiz.

Diego Costa frowned when he saw this. David Luiz was his former teammate and they knew each other very well.

After the game resumed, Atletico Madrid changed its previous tactics and started to make long passes over a large area.

Diego Costa held off David Luiz with his back, headed the ball to Griezmann at the front of the penalty area, and then turned around and rushed towards the penalty area.

Griezmann took a stance before shooting, forcing Maguire to step forward to block it.

But at this moment, Griezmann passed the ball to the left.

Felipe used all his strength, ran to catch up with the football, and then fell to the ground and passed the ball to the center of the penalty area.

Manchester United's defense is composed of relatively tall players and are not good at handling mid-air balls.

De Gea didn't dare to attack easily.

There was a sudden chaos in Manchester United's penalty area, with players from both teams trying their best to stretch their legs and touch the ball in the opposite direction.

Chu Feng was looking for the football among the people, but suddenly found that the football was like a three-dimensional pinball, which made continuous folds and flew to the left side of the goal.

“The ball goes in!!!”

"Atletico Madrid was the first to break the deadlock on the field and changed the score to 1:0!"

"It was Diego Costa who scored for Atletico!"

At the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Atletico Madrid fans created a huge human wave. Tens of thousands of loud voices gathered together, making people's eardrums swell slightly.

The flags symbolizing Atletico Madrid in the stands were also fluttering in the noise.

"I'm not as good as him? I'm not as good as him?" Diego Costa looked at Matic crazily.

How many people know the hardships he went through to become a main player in the top five leagues from a child from the slums?

Since Mourinho and you all think I am not as good as him, then I will use facts to prove who is stronger.

Matic didn't say anything when he saw this. If he argued back after a goal was scored, he would only be seen as being stubborn.

Chu Feng looked at the frustrated expressions on his teammates' faces and the Atletico players who were celebrating wildly, and couldn't help but sigh.

There is no shortage of surprises on the football field, sometimes they are pleasant surprises, sometimes they are accidents.

It's just that Manchester United's luck is not very good.

Conceding a goal in more than 60 minutes had a very negative impact on the morale of Manchester United players.

There is even the possibility of a collapse...

Manchester United must use a strong attack to stop Atletico's rising morale.

"The Champions League is different." Chu Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead.

That kind of powerful pressure will produce very different effects when it is fed back to individuals.

The indescribable feeling of when I started at Old Trafford and played in front of more than 60,000 spectators came to my mind again.

Chu Feng looked at the Atletico Madrid goal in the distance and became more excited.

"aupa atleti!!!"

"aupa atleti!!!"

Amidst loud cheers, the game resumed.

Atletico Madrid players seemed to have received a shot of adrenaline, and everyone was pressing frantically.

The ball was passed continuously to the backcourt, to David Luiz's feet.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Diego Costa and Griezmann, one on the left and one on the right, blocked most of the passing space.

Saul and Koke next to them also quickly approached the Manchester United full-backs.

As a central defender, his primary responsibility is to keep the ball away from the goal, so he did not pass the ball back to De Gea, but kicked it directly to the front court.

Godin immediately stepped forward to hold Chu Feng back, interfering with him and preventing him from receiving the ball.

"Get behind me!"

Chu Feng shouted for no reason, making the Atletico players nervous immediately.

Mahrez and Rashford, like sharp blades, pierced into Atletico's heartland.

In Manchester United's quick counterattack tactics, when Chu Feng acts as a fulcrum transfer hub and attracts Atletico's defensive focus, the space behind Atletico's defense line will become the best opportunity.

Chu Feng felt the constantly changing power behind him and knew that Godin wanted to use this method to make it impossible for him to judge whether he would fight for the ball or defend in front.

But Godin was wrong about one thing.

That is his own confrontation ability and jumping height! He arched his back and pushed back suddenly, knocking away Godin who was constantly making small movements, locking his eyes on the flying football, and predicting the running trajectory of his teammates.

Everything is done in an instant.

"Follow those two men!" Godin yelled at his teammates, and then stuck to them again.

Regardless of whether it can interfere with Chu Feng, at least we can't do nothing.

But the next second, his eyes widened.

Under dozens of high-power lights, Manchester United's No. 7 suddenly rose from the ground, with his black hair swinging as he looked back at the moon!

Snap! With a crisp sound, the football was caught in the air and fell in front of Rashford.

Jimenez didn't care too much on the side, allowing Rashford to shoot from such a close distance. Unless Oblak performed exceptionally well, it would have made no difference if he followed up.

So he resolutely leaned forward and tackled!

Rashford was briefly entangled.

He can try to kick the ball, with a high probability of scoring a goal and a low probability of being blocked.

But there is another option.

Rashford made a decision in his heart and didn't dare to delay any longer, and gently pushed the ball out with his right foot.

The football avoided Jimenez's feet and rolled near the penalty spot.

There, Mahrez adjusted his posture and pushed his left foot towards the ball.

The football went into the goal from under Oblak's armpit and hit the white net, seemingly stirring up waves of white spray.

1:1!!!

"We got the ball!"

"Xiao Chu headed the ball in the heart of Atletico Madrid, Rashford assisted Mahrez and helped Manchester United equalize the score!"

"Similar situations occurred more than once in the first 65 minutes of the game, but Atletico Madrid defended well and did not give Manchester United any chance to score!"

“But maybe after taking the lead, they involuntarily let their guard down.”

"Also, Godin is very old after all. He basically has no advantage in the confrontation with Xiao Chu. He also has a yellow card and dares not make any big moves."

Zhan Jun exclaimed excitedly.

On the green field.

The Manchester United players gathered together and slapped each other hard.

"Nice post!"

"Nice shot!"

"If we go back with a draw, we will definitely qualify!"

"Brothers, let's celebrate but keep our spirits up after the game starts and don't make the same mistake as Atletico Madrid!"

Chu Feng had a smile on his face, but he did not let his guard down.

Although it may sound a bit disappointing, we should know that the one who laughs last is the winner, and it is not advisable to open champagne in advance.

If Godin had not put enough pressure on them and if Atletico's two full-backs had not defended in time, it would have been difficult for Manchester United to get the ball into Atletico's goal.

"rest assured!"

Mahrez nodded.

Maguire quickly stopped smiling and looked for Diego Costa again.

Ever since the last inexplicable handball, it seemed like there was a villain in his heart, reminding him all the time.

"My problem."

Godin said to his teammates, his tone full of frustration.

He knew that most of the reason for this ball was due to himself. If he could interfere with Chu Feng's ferry, that situation would never happen.

But he could clearly feel his physical strength declining after 60 minutes. Maybe it was enough to deal with ordinary strikers, but...

"Come on, there is enough time left for us to score another goal!" Felipe shouted while clapping.

He didn't want to lose to Chu Feng again and feel that disgusting humiliation.

Diego Costa wanted to complain a few words, but finally kept his mouth shut. If it were someone else, he would still be able to speak, but Godin has a very high status in the team, and he is just an "outsider".

At this time, Simeone punched the chair hard on the sidelines, took a deep breath to calm down, and said to the bench: "Morata, Savic, warm up and get ready to play."

In the current situation, he must replace offensive players to make up for the decrease in offensive intensity in the frontcourt.

But Manchester United's counterattack must also be guarded against.

So two substitutions were made, Morata replaced Diego Costa and Savic replaced Godin.

Mourinho also made adjustments, replacing Luke Shaw and Pogba with Ashley Young and McTominay.

People who are familiar with Mourinho can instantly understand that Manchester United is now determined to defend the draw.

After all, the tactical objectives have been achieved. There is no need to fight for life and death away from home. Manchester United has a greater advantage when returning home.

Amid the middle fingers and boos from Atletico Madrid fans at the scene, Manchester United began to park the bus in the backcourt and even used Atletico Madrid's tactics - tactical fouls to delay time.

Anyway, the referee's penalty is broad enough. Since you can take advantage of it, we can naturally take advantage of it as well.

As the time kept ticking on the scoreboard, Atletico Madrid players became more and more irritable. Looking at the turtle shell that Manchester United had placed in front of the goal, they wished they could kick it to pieces.

Even though Simeone tried his best to control the situation off the court, he was unable to change the current situation on the court.

He also understood that Manchester United is no longer the Manchester United at the beginning of the season. After the running-in, it is at least among the top three in Europe.

Soon, when Atletico Madrid found that short passes could not go in, they began high-altitude bombing.

But to be honest, Morata's ability to seize opportunities is too poor and he hardly touched the ball.

However, Manchester United's attack did not get started. Chu Feng participated in the attack today and retreated to defend, and his physical strength began to decline seriously.

This is clearly evident from the speed.

Finally, the referee blew the whistle.

Atletico Madrid 1:1 Manchester United!

(End of this chapter)