Chapter 273: Tit-for-tat on the field, taunting off the field!

"Manchester United's opening tactics haven't worked yet, Xiao Chu is the first to show his strong personal strength."

"Faced with three players chasing and blocking him, he scored a goal in an incredible way. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would definitely not believe that anyone could do it."

"After Manchester United scored this goal, it means that Atletico Madrid needs to score at least two goals to overtake Manchester United in the total score."

"But the question is, can they do it when they are short of manpower?"

On the green field, Chu Feng was surrounded by his teammates, and his ears were filled with shouts.

"Chu, so handsome!"

“I want to learn this trick too!”

"Hahaha, look at the expressions of the Atletico Madrid players, they look like they swallowed a hundred flies!"

Listening to the Manchester United players' overt and covert ridicule, the Atletico Madrid players instantly felt strongly humiliated, and some of them even couldn't help but fight back.

This is Atletico Madrid’s biggest problem!

Because this is the style Simeone brought to Atletico Madrid. He himself is aggressive and aggressive when playing football and will do anything to achieve the ultimate victory.

This style was quite popular a few years ago and was called "iron-blooded spirit" by fans.

But no one buys that now.

Griezmann looked at the dejected expressions of his teammates and couldn't help but think of leaving.

Some time ago, Barcelona executives contacted his agent and were willing to pay a penalty of 120 million euros for him.

To be honest, never being able to win the Champions League is the biggest regret in a player's career.

Thinking of this, Griezmann looked at Chu Feng, his eyes full of envy.

This guy is really lucky, winning double championships in his first year since his debut.

Griezmann took the ball, stood in the center circle, waited for the referee to blow the whistle, and then passed it back to Rodri.

After conceding a goal, Atletico Madrid did not lose their desire to attack as expected.

After all, they have gone through so many ups and downs over the years, and have reached the Champions League final twice in three years. How could they surrender because of this setback? That would be too much of an underestimation of the value of the word "professional player".

Besides, although Simeone's tactics are not clean.

But in football, no one will question his level, not even Mourinho.

Moreover, Simeone's character determines that he can take an unprecedented step at a life-and-death moment.

Courage is not something that such people lack.

Atletico Madrid no longer cared about the referee's standards and played at Old Trafford as if it were their home ground.

Even if we fail to advance in the end, don't think of winning easily. We should just hold the idea of ​​dying together.

21st minute of the game.

Pogba was advancing with the ball in the midfield, but was blocked by Koke and Rodri, and was knocked over with the ball.

“No foul!”

The referee crossed his arms and signaled that the game should continue.

Atletico players had already taken action, and they would never stop as long as they didn't hear the whistle.

But Manchester United's response was equally sharp.

Ashley Young made a low tackle on Lemar, sending the young French player flying several meters away. He then slammed into the billboard on the sidelines, holding his calf and wailing wildly.

Manchester United fans in the stands added fuel to the fire and kept making international friendship gestures.

"Little devil, is it possible?!"

"Go back to Madrid and cry if you want. No one here will sympathize with you!"

"A player worth 70 million euros is only this level?"

Needless to say, a violent conflict broke out between the two teams. Rodri, who was closest to them, rushed over, grabbed Ashley Young's collar and yelled.

The four dark kings are not easy to bully. Ashley Young pushed Rodri away with his backhand.

Before the two could start fighting, the rest of the players arrived.

Some people acted as peacemakers, while others were still provoking fights, such as Correa. Although his name means angel, his playing style perfectly fits Atletico Madrid.

However, before he found a chance to attack, he was forcefully knocked away by the tall and strong Chu Feng.

"I'm open to fighting and football. I'll beat you in both football and fighting!"

This was the catchphrase that the players used to say in the early days of Manchester United, and it later gradually became a tradition of the Red Devils.

Chu Feng felt that it was just the right time to use it.

Correa instantly thought of Felipe's fate. He had his nose broken and had no place to seek justice, and became a laughing stock in European football.

In fact, he knew that Chu Feng didn't dare to do anything.

But what if this guy looks gentle, but he is actually a madman at heart.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have beaten Felipe so hard.

The referee's ability to control the situation was pretty good. He gave Ashley Young a yellow card, called Godin and Chu Feng to his side, and gave them serious verbal warnings.

Correa also went down the stairs.

Who knows, before one wave of trouble on the field is over, another wave of trouble will come on the next field.

Simeone roared at the fourth official, "Manchester United's No. 7 deliberately pushed my man, why didn't you give him a yellow card?"

Mourinho is a man who is fluent in eight languages. After hearing Simeone's request, he couldn't help but sneer, put his hands in his pockets and walked in front of Simeone: "If you say that, all of you should be sent off!!!"

"What qualifications do you have to say that?" Simeone squinted.

"Since I coached Benfica in 2000, I have won 29 championship trophies!" Mourinho looked at him coldly, "What about you?"

"Including the championships he won during his playing career, is it more than half of what he won?"

Simeone was choked up when he heard this, and he recalled it seriously.

He won 7 championships as a player and 7 championships as a coach, which adds up to only 14, which is less than half of others.

If Manchester United had not won the UEFA Super Cup this season , "What's the point of me competing with you? Does having more championships mean I'm qualified?"

Simeone said something and returned to the coaching seat.

Mourinho curled his lips and spread his hands, as if to say "that's it".

The conflict between the two was broadcast continuously, and the fans were very excited, even feeling that it was more exciting than the game.

The game was already in the 34th minute.

The absence of three main players had a huge impact on Atletico Madrid. Their high-pressure defense lacked intensity due to lack of coordination, and they could only keep retreating and defending intensively in the backcourt.

Manchester United remained calm when they were ahead, continuing to pass the ball around the outside and waiting patiently.

Atletico Madrid will definitely be anxious to make the first move, and then adjust according to the situation, which will achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Soon, Lemar's interception exposed the space on the right side.

Rashford passed the ball back and turned forward.

"Marcus!"

Herrera made a close pass, Rashford moved in front of him and rushed towards Juanfran with the ball.

This 33-year-old veteran has already confirmed that he will leave the team at the end of the season.

Rashford made an unsportsmanlike dribble and forced his way through the penalty area, then sent a mediocre cross with his left foot.

"What did this kid eat to grow up? How come he is as strong as a bull?"

Jimenez originally wanted to push Chu Feng out, but he was actually retreating step by step.

Seeing the football continue to fall, Jimenez gritted his teeth and tried his best to hold on, but Chu Feng suddenly withdrew his strength and took a half step back to adjust his posture.

Godin next to him reacted quickly and immediately stood beside Chu Feng.

“Got a little bit!”

"Unfortunately, Chu's header was not powerful enough and was pushed out of the baseline by Oblak!"

Neville slammed the table in frustration, leaving Carragher dumbfounded. "Hey, there's no need to be so excited even if the goal goes in, right?"

"You know nothing, this is our tradition!"

Neville glanced at Carragher with disdain.

On the green field.

Chu Feng rubbed his aching waist. There was no doubt that it was Godin who pinched him. However, this little trick was very common and basically every defensive player would use it.

It would be useless even if I appealed to the referee.

Besides, Chu Feng is not such a fragile person. He is used to being targeted by his opponents.

Godin shouted in shock: "If you can't squeeze past him, go get the ball, jump up and head it away in advance, don't wait for that kid to enter the danger zone!"

Small tricks can be used, but they are not the right way after all.

You can defend once, twice, three times, four times? You know, for a defensive player, if the opponent seizes a chance, he will be doomed! Jimenez felt very wronged!

If he doesn't push Chu Feng out, with that abnormal air suspension and a run-up distance, who in the Atletico Madrid team can stop him! "Yang, pay attention to the trajectory of the cross later. If it's not far from the goal, you'd better attack to clear it."

Jimenez looked at Oblak for help.

This was the only solution he could think of. With the goalkeeper's arms being long enough, it would be no problem for him to block Chu Feng's shot.

"Okay!" Oblak nodded.

Mahrez sent a corner kick to the front of the penalty area. Oblak, worthy of being the most valuable goalkeeper, decisively punched the ball out of the penalty area.

"Rob!"

Chu Feng found that his own players didn't get the second point, so he roared and turned to run to his own half! Atletico's counterattack is also ranked first in Europe, so the best solution is to counter-grab on the spot and disrupt Atletico's backcourt passing system.

Rodri also understood this problem, so after controlling the second point, he did not procrastinate in making short passes, but kicked the ball directly to Morata.

“That’s a good spread!”

"See how Atletico Madrid handles their only fulcrum in the frontcourt?!"

Although the outside world perceives Morad as a player with two inverted feet and an offside king, in fact, the big dreamer has excellent defensive counterattack and advancement capabilities.

In the 15-16 season, he used long-distance attacks to make Bayern's powerful midfield and backcourt exhausted.

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

A light fake spike allowed him to avoid Maguire.

But the next second, Maguire reached out and pulled, using a tactical foul to stop Atletico.

You have to know that Morata was able to enter the Real Madrid first team thanks to Mourinho's keen eye.

How could he not understand Morata's characteristics? So he left a message to the Manchester United players: "He has good ability to defend and advance, but he is used to observing continuously after getting rid of the opponent, which will slow down the rhythm of the counterattack."

Maguire knows that his turning speed is slow.

So I don’t even try to chase back, I just commit a tactical foul and prevent you from getting the ball out.

"Pass it earlier!" Griezmann scolded dissatisfiedly, "If you pass it directly behind Manchester United's defense, I can get a single shot, right?"

Morata felt a little embarrassed, but he also knew that he was in the wrong.

I could only walk back with my head down.

Listening to Griezmann's words, Chu Feng couldn't help but feel emotional.

Football is a team sport and many principles are universal, such as the Hurlock effect - appropriate praise is significantly more effective than criticism.

Therefore, Chu Feng rarely criticizes his teammates in public.

Oh, except for that time when Lukaku wasted an opportunity half a meter in front of the goal.

Because excessive pressure is likely to hinder the development of abilities, while moderate understanding and respect can help improve enthusiasm.

After Atletico's counterattack failed, Manchester United quickly switched their tactical strategy.

Focus on defense and wait for opportunities to counterattack! "Mourinho's control of rhythm is obviously much better than last season. It's really like what netizens said, the magic bird has regained his magic!"

"Hernandez's cross from the bottom!"

"Morata seemed to be afraid of physical confrontation and was easily robbed by Maguire."

"This is the biggest difference between him and Diego Costa, and it also limits his tactical positioning."

As the cheers of Atletico Madrid fans gradually became lower, the pace of the game on the field also slowed down.

Not long after, the referee blew the whistle and the first half of the game officially ended.

Manchester United 1:0 Atletico Madrid, leading in the aggregate score 2:1!

The players from both teams quickly returned to the locker room and began to discuss tactics for the second half.

Simeone didn't have the right cards in his hand, so he could only use words to stimulate the players, "We can't compete with the rich foundation of the giants, and we don't have a lot of money. The only thing we can rely on is to fight hard!"

“.”

Griezmann has listened to it several times almost every year since joining Atletico Madrid and has long been immune to it.

Why don't you say that you can't give too much chicken blood? Players can accept it for one or two seasons, but if you give more, basically no one will buy it.

Feeling the depressing atmosphere in the locker room, Simeone's heart kept falling. He knew that no miracle might happen today.

The other side.

Mourinho did not mention any tactical adjustments because Manchester United played well in the first half and it would be enough to continue to maintain the original tactics.

Random adjustments will have the opposite effect.

"Chu, diversify the offense in the frontcourt a little more, especially the rotation between teammates."

"Try to break Atletico's man-marking system as much as possible."

Just before the half-time break, Mourinho gave a suggestion.

"Okay, boss, I'll pay attention."

Chu Feng nodded to show that he understood.

Then he found Rashford and Mahrez and had a brief discussion on how to move. Soon, Old Trafford became noisy again.

The two teams changed sides.

After the halftime break, Atletico Madrid did not regain its high morale, but became even more depressed.

When the ball was transferred to Lemar's feet.

The French guy seemed to be mentally unbalanced and wanted to force his way past Herrera.

But although Political Commissar Egypt may not be good at other things, he is really good at defense. In the 15-16 season, he defended Hazard to the point that he became invisible throughout the entire court.

The experienced player directly confronts Lemar in close combat and steals the ball when he is about to touch the ball.

"At the beginning of the second half, Atletico gave up the ball."

"Are they planning a defensive counterattack?"

Neville was puzzled.

Simeone on the sidelines was furious and smashed the grass with the mineral water bottle in his hand.

In the blink of an eye.

Herrera advanced into Atletico's half, and after a wall pass with Pogba, he went straight into the middle.

at the same time.

Manchester United's frontcourt players completed the rotation and briefly disrupted Atletico's defense.

"Rodri and Koke double-team Herrera, but the space on the left is a bit too big!"

The words haven't finished yet.

Herrera passed the ball to Chu Feng who rotated to the left.

Juanfran was attacked by Rashford in the first half of the game. Although his physical strength could not be said to have declined seriously, it was not as good as at the beginning of the game.

so.

The moment Chu Feng received the pass from Herrera, he rushed along the sideline and overtook the opponent! "Jose, pay attention!"

Juanfran tried his best but couldn't catch up, so he could only urge his teammates to help him defend.

When Jimenez saw Chu Feng coming at him aggressively, his heart couldn't help but beat fast. Suddenly he glanced at Rashford behind him who was supporting him.

It was just this distraction!

Chu Feng kicked the ball directly to the far end, and even the adjustment process could not be seen.

Faced with Chu Feng's sudden attack, Oblak was unable to react and could only watch the football go into the goal.

Wow!!! Tens of thousands of Manchester United fans at Old Trafford cheered loudly! Because this goal basically sealed the victory!

Although Atletico Madrid still only needs to score two goals to overtake with two away goals, the problem is that looking at the depressed look of Atletico Madrid players on the field, how can they have any fighting power?

After a brief celebration, Chu Feng waved to his teammates to hurry back to their positions. He was a man who wanted to win the Champions League Golden Boot Award.

But Mourinho called him to the sidelines and said, "We still have to play Liverpool next, so it's best not to push Atletico too hard."

"Boss, I understand." Chu Feng pursed his lips helplessly.

Indeed, what Mourinho said makes sense. According to the current situation, he has a chance to score a goal.

But Atletico Madrid might get desperate and start committing crazy and malicious fouls.

I am not afraid because I have an injury immunity module, but my teammates are not.

Therefore, for the sake of the overall situation, we still have to restrain ourselves when playing.

"Chu, the match against Liverpool is too important for us, so..."

Mourinho still explained patiently.

"Boss, am I the kind of person who doesn't understand things? There are still quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals to come. I will definitely score more goals!"

Chu Feng waved his hand casually, then turned around and returned to his seat.

The following game was uneventful, as Atletico Madrid players still wanted to fight bravely.

But Chu Feng led several strong counterattacks and almost broke through Atletico's goal again. The Atletico players finally accepted the reality.

In the end, the score remained unchanged at the end of the game.

(End of this chapter)