Chapter 804 When the Final Is in Progress

Barcelona wants to get rid of this suppressed situation. Barcelona is not strong on defense, but on offense. If the offense cannot be played, then everything can only be a cloud.

Iniesta kept retreating, hoping to play the role of the ball carrier as soon as the defense succeeded, and use excellent foot skills to protect the ball, so as not to be pressed by Notts County's mature high position. Can't even get the ball out.

Iniesta's combination of man and ball is definitely at the top, and he can act calmly in the face of defense, which can indeed ensure that Barcelona does not lose possession of the ball so quickly in the dangerous area, but the problem also follows, Iniesta is not God, it is impossible for him to pass half of the Notts County team, he can pass one, he can pass two, but it is difficult to pass three or four. Only relying on Iniesta may be able to stabilize his position, But there was absolutely no way to get the ball into Notts County's half.

As a result, Ronaldinho must also retreat and respond to Iniesta. Only Eto'o can be left in front. The counterattack is weak, and it is still unable to threaten the goal of Notts County.

Moreover, the players of Notts County are also constantly using fouls to prevent Barcelona's counterattack. After losing the ball, they may even foul the first time. They do not move much and do not eat cards. Notts County, which came out of the Premier League, started like this. things to do with ease.

The foul is also testing the referee and testing his penalty scale. If it is loose and moderate, it is most beneficial to Notts County. If it is too strict, it is not good news!

The English Premier League has always been criticized for its slightly rough style of play in the Champions League. Everyone appreciates different styles of football. English fans like to watch fierce confrontations, while many European fans are willing to watch ballet-like football.

That's the difference.

If the referee is really like an iron-faced judge, even if Notts County is the team with the least confrontation in England, it will definitely suffer a lot!

But fortunately, after a period of testing, the referee's penalty was fairly normal, and it did not increase the tendency because of Notts County's frequent fouls, nor did Notts County's fouls eat cards, but just found a set ball. Time told Alonso that he hoped Notts County would reduce petty fouls to increase the fluidity of the game.

Although Alonso nodded his head like garlic and agreed very happily, but in fact he still went his own way, and the foul was still a foul.

Notts County's overwhelming advantage continues. All the fans in front of the TV did not expect the game to enter a one-sided state from the beginning. Is the opponent really the invincible Barcelona?

Could it be that even a strong player like Barcelona will be beaten to the ground against Notts County?

What's the point of the Champions League final?

Give the trophy directly to Notts County and save yourself the trouble!

Although many fans were more optimistic about Notts County being able to defend the title before the game, they never thought that the game would be like this. It is really sad for European clubs to have such a Notts County team!

Of course, the game is far from being as simple as most people seem. Notts County put on a high-pressure attitude at the beginning, which caught Barcelona a bit off guard, but Barcelona still has strength. Notts County made a fierce attack, although Barcelona's defense was 708 It fell, but Notts County never scored, and Barcelona gradually came out of the restraint state at the beginning and gradually became normal.

European experience includes experience in finals. Notts County is definitely richer than Barcelona. It has won the European competition for three consecutive seasons. This season, it has reached the final of the European competition for the fourth time, although Notts County players also have it in their hearts. Tension, but not to let the team play abnormally.

But Barcelona is not. Although it has gradually recovered in several seasons, its performance in the European competition in the previous seasons has not been so eye-catching. Last season, the Champions League only broke into the quarter-finals and was eliminated by Chelsea, although there have been in history. Championship experience, but none of this batch of Barcelona players has final experience.

On such an important occasion, how could the mentality of the players not change, and this mysterious and mysterious thing can be contagious. This is one of the reasons why Barcelona was suppressed at the beginning. There is a little gap in their own strength, and they have not played their usual performance. How can the level not be suppressed!

However, after 15 minutes, the Barcelona players gradually returned to normal. The pressure from Notts County made them forget their nervousness and excitement. The only remaining belief was to defend the goal. As a result, the players have no other thoughts. !

Just at this stage, Notts County, who was running crazy, also needed to take a breath. Barcelona, ​​who had stabilized their position, began to organize a counterattack, and the war also burned to Notts County's half for the first time.

Barcelona's offensive ability is still very strong. Although Xavi has not yet fully mastered the game, he has reached a certain level. In addition, Iniesta, a superstar who was ripened in Notts County ahead of schedule. In midfield, Barcelona's passing control is very skilled.

In their own half, Notts County dared to give free kicks casually. Even though Barcelona's overall height is low, who knows if they have any unusual free kick cooperation, it is better to be more cautious in the finals.

Ronaldinho's breakthrough on the left has put a lot of pressure on Ramos. Although Messi will retreat to help defense, when it comes to frontal defense ability, Messi can only contribute to eye defense, and Decora needs to be on the side. Road to help.

In the face of two or three double-teams, Ronaldinho is not afraid. Although he may not be able to get rid of it continuously, he can still protect the ball. This is the embodiment of his personal ability. After passing the ball, he can find an open spot for Notts County. , making a threatening attack.

At this time, the game really entered a state of balance for the first time. Barcelona was able to attack, and Notts County was very difficult to defend, and entered the stage of competition.

Loew seemed a little impatient on the sidelines. He still thought of the game a bit simple. No matter how strong Notts County is, it is impossible not to give Barcelona a chance. Notts County is not strong enough to be an alien team.

Of course, when Barcelona attacked, the gap left in the backcourt can also be used by Notts County. Notts County's attacking combination in the frontcourt is stronger than that of Barcelona, ​​and the offensive efficiency is also higher. for the benefit.

Maybe Loew simply wants an easier victory!

More than half of the first half, Notts County has an absolute advantage in technical statistics, but in terms of ball possession, Barcelona is gradually catching up, but in terms of shots, Notts County has always suppressed Barcelona. With the counterattack and characteristic attack, Barcelona only got two shots in front of the overall defense of Notts County, and did not have one shot on target, while Notts County had 7 shots and four shots on target. (To be continued.)