Chapter 394: Twin Towers

"Wow, no way? That's too unambitious, isn't it?"

When the second half of the game resumed, everyone saw that Atletico Madrid was still using the tactics used in the last half hour of the first half, retreating to their own half to defend tightly. Yang Huan complained with a wry smile.

In this game, Atletico Madrid gave up Thiago and arranged two defensive players to serve as double midfielders, which is itself a bit biased towards defense. But if Simeone still had some ambition after the opening and wanted to attack and score goals, then he now seems too cowardly and just shrinks down to defend.

It feels like a turtle retracting its head into its shell and laughing at you from inside, saying, "Come and hit me if you have the guts!"

One to zero is the most unsafe score, especially in such an important final.

Southampton firmly controlled the initiative of the game, but facing Atletico Madrid's almost iron-clad defense, the Saints failed to get another chance to score.

Ibrahimovic's goal has kept Southampton's lead until now.

"Atletico Madrid's entire tactical formation has now become a standard 4-4-2. The two wingers have retreated to the wing forward position and actively participated in the defense. Falcao is still at the front to contain Southampton's two central defenders!"

"Mario Suarez and Gabi basically cover the front of the penalty area, retreat very deep, and will not lose their positions easily. The entire defensive formation is very tight, and it is difficult for Southampton to pass the ball effectively or even create threats!"

Platini is introducing the current situation on the field.

This set of tactics is simply Atletico Madrid's signature tactic.

I don’t know how many top European teams have died because of this tactic. Southampton couldn’t find an effective way to break through Atletico Madrid’s tactics for a while.

"In fact, Simeone's tactics are very suitable for Atletico Madrid players. If you don't have outstanding personal abilities, then I will choose what is beneficial to me, play to my advantage in tactical execution, and force you into a fight."

"Once you get into a close fight, even if you are Messi, it is difficult to exert your full strength."

Yang Huan felt that Platini’s analysis was still very reliable, but Southampton had no way to deal with it.

Not to mention Southampton, even Barcelona would have a headache when faced with this kind of tactics.

What's more, Barcelona's ability to create opportunities and the players' personal abilities are much higher than Southampton's.

"Now, Simeone is just waiting. When Southampton can't hold on any longer and there are mistakes and flaws, Atletico Madrid will seize the opportunity to counterattack and strive to score goals!"

In any game, both sides will definitely make various mistakes and flaws, which is inevitable for anyone.

As long as Southampton reveals a flaw and Atletico Madrid seizes an opportunity, the score will be equalized.

Especially considering that Atletico Madrid has now retreated to its own half, forcing Southampton to press forward.

This situation, as long as we can hold on, is very advantageous for counterattack.

The game so far seems very intense, but a bit dull.

The two sides seemed to be stuck in a stalemate, unable to separate, and it turned into a big melee, but no chances could be created.

Yang Huan couldn't help but glance down at the Southampton coaching booth below the stands. Bielsa was squatting motionless on the sidelines, watching the game on the field, and occasionally propping up his gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose.

This action draws attention to the fact that he is not a statue.

But what was he thinking?

Is there any way to crack Simeone's defensive system?

…………

…………

In Southampton's coaching booth, Martin Hunt was rapidly tapping on the virtual keyboard on his tablet computer, communicating the analysis results of the game with his colleagues in a multimedia office at the National Stadium.

Each report and each piece of data was transmitted to the tablet computer, analyzed by the software, and presented in front of Martin Hunt.

Soon, Martin Hunt stood up from his seat and walked to the sidelines.

"Marcelo!"

Martin Hunt squatted down in front of Bielsa and handed over the tablet in his hand.

"You see, in the past five minutes, we were too obsessed with the middle, which is obviously what Atletico Madrid wanted us to do!"

Bielsa took the tablet and glanced at the game data of the past five minutes, which were converted into charts and graphs, showing very clearly everything that happened on the field.

Combining the impression in his mind, Bielsa knew that the data was correct!

Putting aside those so-called percentages and data, the real reason is that Southampton's attack lacks width.

Atletico Madrid defended tightly, hoping that Southampton would fight with them.

Both of Southampton's wingers cut inside, so to create width the full-backs had to move forward.

However, Atletico Madrid's Turan and Adrian did an excellent job in defending on the flanks, making Southampton's flanks ineffective.

This is also the reason why Bielsa wants to bring in Gareth Bale.

Neymar and James Rodriguez are both ball-holding players, and lack impactful breakthroughs on the flanks.

Once the opponent defends like Simeone, Southampton will have few options.

Bielsa looked at the chart in the tablet again, switched to the data interface of Southampton players, then looked at the data interface of the two teams. After thinking about it, he made a decision.

"Let Drogba warm up!"

"Drogba?" Martin Hunt was shocked.

Should Ibrahimovic be replaced?

He is the team's goal scorer who suppressed Atletico Madrid's two central defenders by himself.

Capture him now?

Are you sure?

It wasn't just Martin Hunt. Almost everyone was surprised and even a little bit unbelieving when they saw Drogba standing on the sidelines after warming up, waiting to play.

"Is Ibrahimovic injured?" Charlene Lahri wondered while commenting.

But soon, the substitution results came out.

Drogba replaces James Rodriguez!

What is going on?

"Two world-class centers are playing at the same time?" Charlene Lahri was stunned.

This is something Southampton has never had before!

They played for Southampton for a season but never played side by side!

But now, with more than 30 minutes left in the game, Bielsa substituted Drogba?

Could it be that the fans' calls for a season have played a role?

The live TV camera swept over Simeone, and the Argentine tough guy was obviously shocked.

Can these two centers be compatible when they play at the same time?

This should be everyone's question.

But soon, everyone noticed that Southampton's tactics seemed to have changed.

After Ibrahimovic and Drogba started at the same time, the two center forwards occupied the middle, but there seemed to be a tacit understanding.

That is, there is always one person in the penalty area and the other outside the penalty area.

There have also been interesting changes in the midfield and backcourt.

Neymar's position returned from the left to the center, cruising behind and to the left and right of the two center forwards.

Strootman, Toni Kroos and Vidal all retreated, but the two full-backs Alaba and Carvajal were more active in moving forward.

In this way, Southampton's tactics are a bit like 4-3-1-2.

Yang Huan saw this change in the stands and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Two of the world's top centers are on the court at the same time. This is the Twin Towers!"

Platini was also amazed. If the two center forwards partnered well, how could Atletico Madrid's defense stop them?

Bielsa's current attitude clearly tells Simeone.

Okay, retreat, if you have the guts, then I will attack you to the death!

Don’t you like to retreat to half court or the penalty area?

Then I will place my most threatening surprise weapon in your penalty area and see how you can defend against it!

I have to say that Bielsa played this move beautifully, but more importantly, Southampton has such resources!

Looking around the world, even top clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​who can afford Ibrahimovic and Drogba, two of the world's top centers?

Okay, now Simeone has a headache!

Southampton quickly launched another attack.

This time the attack came from the right. Because there were three midfielders behind, Carvajal rushed to the front court very decisively and actively participated in the attack in the front court.

Drogba ran to the upper right corner of Atletico Madrid's penalty area to receive the ball, and Neymar also ran over.

Carvajal saw Drogba coming and immediately passed the ball to Drogba.

With Miranda behind him, Drogba had no choice but to act as a wall and pass the ball to Neymar.

Neymar tried to dribble the ball inside, but failed, so he passed it back to the right, but it was still given to Carvajal.

Carvajal took the ball and saw Atletico Madrid left-back Felipe approaching him, so he immediately passed the ball to Drogba.

The Atletico Madrid players were depressed by this!

Damn it, can you stop passing the ball to Drogba?

I know you have a center forward, and I know your Drogba's ability to act as a wall is unparalleled in the world, but can you please stop passing the ball like this?

Gabi immediately shook off Neymar and ran towards Drogba, trying to interfere.

But Neymar was smart and ran to the empty space immediately.

Drogba used his body to firmly suppress Miranda and protect the ball. When he saw Neymar running into an open space, he immediately passed the ball to Neymar before Gabi.

Felipe was startled and immediately rushed towards Neymar.

But at this moment, Neymar suddenly kicked the ball to the bottom line.

Carvajal rushed forward quickly, caught up with Neymar's through ball, and made a cross with his right foot.

The ball drew an arc and fell into the penalty area.

But Ibrahimovic suddenly rushed towards the goal from the penalty spot and used his body to block Godin firmly on his left side.

Poor Godin, he couldn't stop him no matter what he did. He felt that the Swede's charging was like a heavy tank. No matter how hard he tried to grab or pull, he couldn't stop him.

Ibrahimovic rushed to the front of the small penalty area, turned to look at where the ball landed, then looked at Asenho, and both sides projected an extremely strong murderous aura.

Young player Asenho also stared at Ibrahimovic. He was a little nervous and hesitant.

Do you want to attack?

But soon, he realized it was too late and he could only wait for Ibrahimovic to shoot!

But this time, which direction will the Swedish center play?

Without waiting for Asenho to make a decision, Ibrahimovic faced the falling ball, swung his right foot, and volleyed the ball directly!

Asenho flew to make a save, but Ibrahimovic's shot was too tricky and the Spanish goalkeeper was once again powerless. By the time he saved the ball, the ball had already entered the net!

As the commentator on the scene shouted out the goal, Yang Huan quickly rushed out of his seat and kept clenching his fists to celebrate.

Twin Towers!

This is Southampton’s ultimate move, the Twin Towers!

Bielsa has been practicing it secretly for a while, but is only now showing it off!

The two central defenders of Atletico Madrid are good at dealing with those agile players in La Liga. Originally, the two of them teamed up to defend Ibrahimovic. Although it was difficult, they could barely cope with it.

But now, the two world's strongest centers have joined forces