Chapter 394 A Stroke of God

"Simeone is still very good"

Sitting in the chairman's stand, Yang Huan also spoke with appreciation.

During the warm-up, the players of Atletico Madrid were obviously in low spirits, but after a trip to the locker room, when they came out, they were all as energetic and motivated as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

From this point it is not difficult to see that Simeone seems to have the skill of using his own hair dryer.

Prince William kept nodding his head. Falcao's goal just now really made him break out in a cold sweat.

On the contrary, Platini, who was sitting next to Prince William, obviously did not like Simeone very much.

Every fan has his or her own set of football philosophies in his or her heart, which cannot be said to be good or bad.

It's just like the same woman, who may be a beauty to you, but may be a flower to another.

Can we say whose aesthetic sense is problematic?

"If Falcao's ball had gone in, Atletico Madrid would have retreated to their own half," Platini shook his head.

Perhaps this is why he doesn't like Simeone very much.

When playing football, Platini himself was a technical offensive player, so he appreciated technical offensive football.

He praised Barcelona football in front of reporters.

After listening to this, Yang Huan laughed. This is indeed Simeone's style.

At the bottom of the field, Atletico Madrid took a corner kick, but when the ball fell to the front of the small penalty area, it was directly picked up by Neuer who suddenly left the goal to attack, but this attack was also a bit risky.

If Atletico Madrid's center back Godin, who was lying in wait in the penalty area, had gotten the ball first, the ball would basically have been won.

"Neuer is really talented and bold." Platini seemed to admire Neuer.

Yang Huan also thinks Neuer is good. He sits in front of Southampton's goal line and plays the role of a stabilizing force.

As the corner kick was resolved, Toni Kroos seemed to focus on stability and retreated further back.

With the help of Stroman and Vidal, Southampton temporarily stabilized the situation and rhythm.

There is nothing we can do about it.

If the game continues at the same pace as it did after the opening, Southampton's goal might not be safe.

Therefore, the wise approach is to stabilize the situation first, control the rhythm, and then slowly plot against the opponent.

The fans of Atletico Madrid in the stands were obviously more excited. Even Qin Yongming and Qian Duoduo in the stands were shouting excitedly in the distance, as if Atletico Madrid had already scored a goal.

Seeing Yang Huan turning around, Qin Yongming made a humiliating thumbs-up gesture.

It feels like you're done.

Yang Huan saw it and was not angry, he just found it funny.

The game has only started for ten minutes, why are you so proud?

Besides, Atletico Madrid has a weakness.

A weakness that even Simeone can't get rid of

The more aggressive Atletico Madrid is at the beginning, the more miserable they will be in the end.

Toni Kroos ran towards his own half, panting.

Just now, Southampton completed an attack and rushed into the 30-meter area of ​​Atletico Madrid, but Neymar dribbled the ball on the left and faced the double-team of Juanfran and Suarez, and he took the ball out of the baseline.

Atletico Madrid's defense is so tight, it can almost be said to be impenetrable.

This kind of defense put a lot of pressure on Southampton's players.

At the same time, it is also a hidden danger

If they can't break through Atletico Madrid's defense, Southampton will make mistakes again sooner or later, and by then...

Falcao's sudden shot just now was so shocking

How to break it?

As Toni Kroos ran back, he kept thinking.

When he came in front of Diego, a light bulb suddenly flashed in his head, and he couldn't help but think of head coach Bielsa's pre-match instructions.

Atletico Madrid took the goal kick into Southampton's half.

Varane overpowered Falcao and headed the ball back into Atletico Madrid's half.

Strootman got the ball, but there was an Atletico Madrid defender behind him. The Dutch midfielder had no choice but to head the ball back, and it fell to the feet of Toni Kroos.

Toni Kroos stopped the ball and Diego rushed up immediately, but he did not get close. Instead, he made a symbolic interception gesture.

The German turned around and passed the ball to the back line.

Varane and Javi Martinez were separated, and the Spaniard moved to the left and received the ball from Toni Kroos.

The original left-back David and Raba entered Atletico Madrid's half close to the left sideline.

As soon as Javi Martinez stopped the ball, he immediately passed it to Alaba on the left.

When Alaba stopped the ball on the left, he found that Atletico Madrid's right winger Adrian retreated to participate in the defense, and together with the defensive midfielder Suarez, the two formed a corner and double-teamed him.

Neymar in front saw this scene, immediately ran back and pointed his finger behind Suarez.

David and Raba have a tacit understanding with Neymar and they immediately understood the Brazilian's intentions.

He pushed the ball forward with his left foot, and the ball passed by Suarez and landed at Neymar's feet.

Atletico Madrid right-back Juanfran came from Real Madrid's youth training camp. He is very conscientious in defense. In addition, Simeone asked him to pay special attention to Neymar before the game, so he did not dare to be careless.

Almost at the moment Neymar received the ball, Juanfran was behind Neymar, preventing him from turning around.

The reason is simple. How can you create a threat if you don’t turn around?

Neymar glanced and noticed a figure rushing quickly to the backcourt, but it didn't seem to be coming to support him, but to continue to move forward.

Go further?

That's the front of Atletico Madrid's penalty area.

Neymar understood what he meant. After receiving the ball, he blocked Juanfran with his body, and dribbled the ball with his left foot like magic. With a tap of his heel, the ball seemed to have eyes and rolled past Juanfran and behind the Spaniard.

At this time, Toni Kroos rushed up from the backcourt and received the ball without any defense.

"Nice back-heel pass"

"Neymar"

The entire National Stadium was excited, cheering, and screaming nervously.

Everyone stared in amazement at Toni Kroos, who was about 25 meters away from the goal and was able to shoot the ball himself.

In front of him is Ibrahimovic, but behind him is Atletico Madrid's central defender Godin.

Vidal was lurking at the top of the penalty area, pointing forward, indicating that he was not guarded.

But another Atletico Madrid central defender Miranda has already noticed him.

Further to the right, James Rodriguez was also waiting for an opportunity on the penalty area line.

The whole situation is completely changed. It all depends on what Toni Kroos chooses.

All of this happened in just a moment.

It seemed that Toni Kroos had no intention of passing the ball and continued to dribble the ball forward.

Everyone tensed up and looked at him.

Atletico Madrid's other defensive midfielder Gabi has rushed over from the center.

Godin, who was defending Ibrahimovic, also let the Swede run behind him and could only stare at Toni Kroos.

Juanfran left Neymar to Adrian and quickly returned to the penalty area to find Ibrahimovic.

The smart Vidal took the opportunity to run to the penalty spot, creating a certain distance between himself and Ibrahimovic.

All of this happened right under the nose of Toni Kroos.

Atletico Madrid's defense is in disarray

As long as the ball is passed to the right person, the opportunity will come.

to whom?

Toni Kroos made the decision in an instant.

The ball passed through Godin like a straight line and landed at Ibrahimovic's feet.

Juanfran rushed up from the side and slammed Ibrahimovic with his shoulder.

But the Swedish center forward was tall and strong, and was not moved at all. While stopping the ball with his right foot, he held Juanfran with his shoulder, and then pulled the ball to the right with his right foot.

At this time, Godin turned around and saw the ball, as if he saw hope.

But when Godin was about to rush towards the ball, he saw that Ibrahimovic had already gotten there first, swung his right foot and shot a powerful shot.

The ball flew towards the upper right corner of the goal like a cannonball.

Asenjo reacted, but his position was biased to the left. Although he flew to save the ball and stretched his arms as far as possible, he was still out of reach.

Ibrahimovic's powerful shot went into Atletico Madrid's goal

One to zero

"Wow!"

The entire National Stadium erupted in the most frantic cheers since the opening

The commentator at the scene shouted at the top of his lungs

"Ibrahimovic's shot gave Southampton a one-to-nil lead."

At this time, the referee whistled that the goal was effective.

Ibrahimovic had already turned and rushed out of the penalty area, out of the stadium, and into the area where the Southampton fans were. The Swede was like a beast at this time, giving off an exciting roar.

He is venting

Falcao's sudden shot just now shocked the whole audience

This brilliant scorer in La Liga this season is regarded by many as the strongest competitor to Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi.

However, Ibrahimovic used this goal to remind everyone again.

The only one who can challenge Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi is me

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Who else but me?

“It’s wonderful”

"This goal by Southampton was really amazing"

"Neymar's heel pass is a stroke of genius"

"Toni Kroos' sudden advance, his cooperation with Neymar, and the subsequent clever through ball were all very impressive."

"This is a wonderful team goal from Southampton"

All the Southampton players rushed up, hugged Ibrahimovic and celebrated wildly.

In the thirteenth minute, just thirteen minutes, Southampton took the lead

Bielsa, who was squatting on the sidelines watching the game, suddenly jumped up from the ground and shouted excitedly.

Simeone, who seemed very nervous at first, slapped his forehead hard and was extremely annoyed after seeing the goal.

In the stands, Qin Yongming and Qian Duoduo were so surprised when they saw Ibrahimovic's goal that their mouths opened so wide that they could fit a fist in. Then they remembered the 100 million pounds bet and became completely panicked.

Yang Huan was so excited that he stood up from his seat, high-fived Prince William beside him, and then shook hands with Platini and Romanian President Basescu who came to watch the game specially, and accepted their congratulations.

Although it was just a goal, it was of great significance to Southampton.

Falcao just took the lead and Southampton was almost stunned.

Now, the situation has turned around. Ibrahimovic scored the Saints' first shot, and Atletico Madrid fell into a passive position. The rhythm of the game was completely disrupted.

What is Simeone's wishful thinking?

Isn't it just about attacking after the opening, stealing a goal first, and then defending and counterattacking?

But now, not only did you fail to steal the goal, but you also lost a goal and fell behind.

How to fix it?

Press it out and fight?

Facing such a strong Southampton and the Saints who are in high spirits after scoring the goal, does Simeone have the courage?

The answer is...