Chapter 323: Ending the Winning Streak, Real Madrid’s Reflections

James Rodriguez blew out a breath of turbid air and then ran up to make a long pass!

The ball went straight to the penalty area!

The opposing players saw Bai Ran's running position and seemed extremely excited.

It was obvious that their only target in the second half was Bai Ran!

And this pass was also aimed at Bai Ran.

Villarreal's defensive players stuck to Bai Ran tightly, not letting him make any moves.

At this moment, Bai Ran used his strong body to resolutely step forward to respond under the pull of several players.

Now Bai Ran's physical data also has very impressive numbers. At least when compared with these players in strength, he did not show any fear.

The opposing defenders pulled and pulled hard, but they could not stop Bai Ran's advance!

My God, what's wrong with this kid's physical fitness?

Even Ronaldo is no better than this, right?

They can't defend him with their hands?

And Bai Ran's sudden start almost knocked him down by several opposing defenders.

This kid from China is so scary!

Bai Ran could actually fall to the ground now, so that the referee would definitely come over and give Real Madrid a free kick in a great position.

But Bai Ran didn't do that.

Compared to free kicks, the chance to score is more meaningful.

Perhaps a melee in the penalty area is a good thing for them.

Because the goalkeeper's vision will be greatly disturbed.

This kind of interference sometimes does not necessarily come from Real Madrid players, but more from Villarreal's defenders.

But there is nothing to be done about it.

And the next second, a jaw-dropping scene appeared.

They originally regarded Bai Ran as the first target to press the defense, and Bai Ran's sudden advance also caught everyone off guard.

The defenders on the Villarreal side thought in their hearts that during the halftime break, it was the head coach himself who said that Bai Ran must be stared at no matter what, and if he couldn't do it, he would be sent off!

Of course, the players understood what the coach meant.

This little action on the hand was far from enough.

In other words, this level of interference was still too light to stop Bai Ran.

In this case, don't blame us for being ruthless!

When Bai Ran receives the ball, there will be a pause in the ball-stopping action, so the center back and the full back will definitely succeed, but it is likely to cause a foul. However, the opponent's intention in the second half is to care about the foul?

As long as Bai Ran can't play in the second half, let alone a foul, even a card is fine!

Just try not to get a red card.

At this moment, Bai Ran will definitely stop the ball and wait for the next move. The two defenders of Villarreal are ready.

However, Bai Ran crossed his legs and didn't stop at all, but directly let the ball pass!

What a good shot!

This leak revealed a world!

Everyone's defensive focus is on Bai Ran, but Bai Ran opened his legs and let the opponent miss!

This is too scary!

Bai Ran's football IQ is off the charts, and he doesn't care how many people are ready to cut off his retreat in front and behind, because Bai Ran doesn't need a retreat at all!

Stopping the ball is a non-existent action. As long as you don't pause, you can completely escape from the dead!

The opponent's central defender was stunned, and the head coach was also stunned!

Bai Ran's action can be called a century leap.

And C Ronaldo, who had been ambushing behind Bai Ran for a long time, blasted the opponent's city with a burst shot!

The goalkeeper was stunned and had no reaction at all.

The distance was simply too close, and there was no time to make a save, and C Ronaldo's shot was very powerful, giving the opponent a painful blow!

2-1!

At this stage of the game, Real Madrid's goal broke the deadlock.

The score on the field was rewritten, and Real Madrid once again firmly grasped the initiative in their own hands!

From J Luo's assists, C Ronaldo's goal, the double R combination is back.

But in the connection between these two people, there is a very critical link, that is Bai Ran!

Unfortunately, this assist cannot be counted on Bai Ran.

And Bai Ran didn't dare to touch the ball.

In fact, if Bai Ran had used his heel to gently rub the ball, he might have been able to get an assist, but Bai Ran did not choose to do so, because if the ball's path was slightly changed, Ronaldo behind him might have made a misjudgment.

The game was 2-1, and now the pressure was on the yellow submarine.

In the second half, Zidane saw that the defense against Bai Ran was tighter and the action was very big, so after this goal, Zidane made a decision.

The fans in the stadium were speechless, and the referee also noticed this!

What! ?

When Ronaldo was still celebrating on the sidelines, everyone saw this scene!

On the sidelines, Toni Kroos, who had finished warming up, was ready to play, and Zidane replaced Bai Ran!

Even Bai Ran himself was a little bit unbelievable, why was this!

But the coach's order took effect immediately after all, and he couldn't disobey it, so Bai Ran also sighed and came to the sidelines to high-five Kroos.

Unexpectedly, Bai Ran, who was so active on the field, was replaced by Zidane in advance!

The appearance of Kroos also indicates that their free man tactics have come to an end.

The classic 433 formation was entered again on the field.

In the change of formation, the four defenders are of course unshakable, and the latest Toni Kroos played as an organizing midfielder, equivalent to the core of the organization of the back midfielder.

Modric and James Rodriguez were added to the midfield configuration.

Bale and Ronaldo moved forward and formed the classic BBC front court trident with Benzema.

The job of the core of the organization is also very simple, which is to protect the defender and ensure the movement of the ball within the midfield.

This does eliminate some creative problems in the midfield.

Therefore, Zidane's choice is not too bad. The appearance of this position is best used in the tactics of using the flank to launch a fierce attack on the opponent.

Through the full-backs and offensive midfielders such as James Rodriguez, the team can actively push the ball to the front court while ensuring the stability of the defense.

The defensive midfielder is the fulcrum of the team's continuous passing. After the whole game, everyone will usually find that the one who touches the ball the most is often the defensive playmaker in the team.

In fact, this is not a good thing, because in general, the creativity of the defensive playmaker is not that strong, so many coaches will place a full-court playmaker in front of the defensive playmaker to play the role of the engine.

But Real Madrid does not have this worry.

Toni Kroos is fully capable of this role, and his creativity is also extraordinary.

The defensive midfielder is a very professional role with a narrow range of tactical choices.

It is perfect if used well, but it may cause a tragedy if not used well.

In a sense, it seems that Barcelona midfielder Sergio Butsquets is such a role.

After Bai Ran left the court, Zidane shook hands with him and said calmly: "Don't worry, I will arrange it."

Bai Ran said that he did not understand it very well. At such an important juncture, the most important player on the field was replaced. Is this your understanding?

At this moment, Bai Ran also questioned Zidane's tactical layout.

Which coach would arrange it like this!

But Zidane seemed to be confident, so Bai Ran could not refute it, so he had to sit on the bench and wait to watch the game.

The second half of the game continued. Villarreal saw Bai Ran's end, and the opponent's coach was also very excited.

"Attack! Attack!"

The opponent's formation also changed accordingly.

They changed from a fixed formation to a smooth formation between 4231 and 442.

Such an attack and defense transition is more sharp and flexible. In the movement of the players, the formation maintains a very high degree of discipline.

In the macro sense, although each coach has different running positions for each set of tactics, there are only a few stages, positional defense, positional attack and frontcourt pressure. If it is not a counterattack tactic or a bus tactic, there will be no frontcourt pressure, but the degree of pressure is different, which also corresponds to the three formations.

The players are constantly switching positions in the three formations. Each player runs according to his understanding of the situation on the field, that is, the ability to read the game, and when you should appear in what position.

From a microscopic perspective based on the players' running positions, the defensive formation is indeed static, because the current defense is basically constructed based on the theory of generalized chain defense and zone defense, which requires the defense line to maintain a certain degree of integrity. If a point is out of position, the second person will immediately rotate to make up for it.

Even if the number of attackers is sacrificed, the position must be filled. This is why when the full-back presses forward, there will definitely be a winger, a defensive midfielder or a central defender to make up for the defense in his defensive area, and at the same time there will be a third person to fill the position of the second person, so as to rotate to maintain the stability of the defensive formation.

Of course, if there is a person with fast speed and good physical strength who can both rush forward and kill back, then one person can be used as two people, which is why a great wingback is so awesome.

However, the formation is dynamic in offense, because in the current tactical system, the frontcourt players need a lot of running and changing positions to pull the opponent's defense line, especially in counterattacks. There is almost no fixed position. The full screen runs according to your own understanding, the center forward goes forward to the side midfield, the center forward retreats to make a pass, and the winger cuts in. These routines are everywhere.

Generally, there are a few roles that belong to the front court free man, not just limited to the middle or the side. They tear open the opponent's defense line through their own running, breakthroughs, and passes. That's why talent is required of offensive players over discipline, and discipline is required more on the defensive end.

Football games are not only a competition of technology, strength, and teamwork, but also a tactical confrontation between the two head coaches. As the saying goes, "One move is wrong, and the whole game is lost."

With the improvement of training level brought about by technological progress, the popularization and improvement of relevant football knowledge and concepts, the competition at the tactical level has become the most critical and exciting part of football games.

Zidane and the opposing coach are both tactical masters, and they have repeatedly helped the team turn the tide by making real-time adjustments in the game.

In the second half of the game, the offensive firepower of Villarreal became more intense, which was visible to the naked eye.

There is no doubt that this is what happened after Bai Ran left the field.

"There is no constant state of the army, and there is no constant shape of water."

It is normal to adjust the formation according to the trend on the field or the opponent's changes in the game.

The number of formations a team can master represents the resilience and degree of change of the team to a certain extent.

However, there is no necessary relationship between the number of team formations and the victory of the game itself. The proficiency and mastery of the formation are what determine the tactical effect that a team can finally achieve in the game.

The offensive mentality adopted by the opponent caught Real Madrid off guard. After a series of changes in midfield possession, the opponent began to gradually adopt offensive football.

Several killing opportunities were created on the wing, but fortunately the performance of central defenders Ramos and Varane was perfect, which allowed Real Madrid to escape many times.

Yes, every football formation has its advantages and disadvantages, and there is no so-called "watertight" or "indestructible" formation.

The confrontation of formations is a struggle of contradictions, competing for sharpness or competing for shields. What determines the outcome of the contradiction contest is the actual effect of each formation of the two sides, and the proficiency of the formation is the key factor affecting this actual effect.

When two teams with different formations compete, it actually depends on which side can play out the advantages of their own formation and seize the disadvantages of the opponent's formation. In short, it is to play to their strengths and avoid their weaknesses. Although there may be a situation where the formations are restrained, it is not necessary to win if they are not restrained. It is just that the formation of one's own team magnifies the weaknesses of the opponent's formation, making it easier for one's own team to attack.

The adjustment of the formation is to change the situation on the field, which can be to break the passive situation, seek to break the balance, and maintain the score advantage...

In Villarreal's frequent changes of formations, Real Madrid lost itself a little in these 20 minutes.

The frontcourt could not play an effective attack, and the backcourt made frequent mistakes, and could only rely on the central defender's efforts to clear the siege.

In this way, Real Madrid's leading advantage is not stable.

Zidane also frowned, and it seemed that he replaced Bai Ran a little too early.

Bai Ran certainly saw this, but it is useless to complain now. Things have already happened, and it is better not to let it develop in a bad direction.

In terms of football skills, Bai Ran is really not afraid of Zidane, but if it comes to game experience and tactical understanding, Bai Ran is still inferior to the head coach.

So at this time, Bai Ran did not express any dissatisfaction, nor did he point fingers at Zidane's tactics, but just watched everything silently on the sidelines.

The Chinese fans had already started to spray.

"What the hell is Zidane! Can he coach!"

"Look at Bai Ran, he is watching well, why did you replace him?"

"This scene is like history, it's better to let Bai Ran play!"

"What a rubbish! Mysterious substitution! What kind of operation? I don't understand it at all!"

Just as Real Madrid fans were cursing, the game had unknowingly reached the 88th minute.

At this time, Real Madrid was struggling, but still kept the score at 2-1.

And Toni Kroos came on the field, Zidane's 433 formation changed, leaving a larger defensive gap in the backcourt.

The opponent noticed some weak links in defense and attacked them fiercely. Under the bombardment, an accident finally happened.

In an attack in the frontcourt, James Rodriguez's long pass found Ronaldo on the left, but the ball was a bit too big, which was a pass error.

Ronaldo sprinted hard to reach the ball, but still couldn't stop the ball. Seeing the ball rolling out of the baseline, the opponent could only serve a goal kick.

At this time, the opponent's goalkeeper swung his arms with a huge amplitude after taking the ball, and a powerful hand-thrown ball flew directly into the air!

This ball made all the players move, because this hand-thrown ball alone had passed half the field!

In front, Villarreal's midfielder competed for the header with Toni Kroos. Since Toni Kroos's body was not one of his advantages, he let the opponent compete for the header to the first point.

A header was hit back, and the ball jumped directly to the feet of striker Pato!

It's over!

Zidane frowned, thinking that things were really not simple!

Pato got the ball, and the backcourt seemed to be an empty space, with only Ramos and Varane!

This scene seemed to be exactly the same as before!

As expected, Pato started again.

He turned around with the ball, and then started a long-distance attack. When Ramos was defending in front of him, Pato forced the ball to the side, and then competed with Ramos in speed!

In a physical battle, Pato would definitely not be able to withstand Ramos's collision. As long as the two had physical contact, Ramos would have the confidence to defend him.

But I'm afraid that this kid is so fast that it's hard to touch!

The thing that worries them the most is still here.

Pato rushed at lightning speed, dribbling the ball straight into the penalty area of ​​​​Real Madrid, as if entering an empty space!

Ramos and Varane, who were running wildly behind, chased after him, but still couldn't catch up with Pato who was running at full speed!

The Brazilian came to the Real Madrid goal. Facing Casilla's attack, Pato pulled the ball horizontally and passed the goalkeeper directly, and finally pushed the ball into the empty goal!

Wow! The ball went in!

The referee pointed to the center circle, there was no problem with the ball!

2-2!

Villarreal scored a goal to tie the score at the last minute of the game!

The whole stadium was surrounded by the cheers of Villarreal fans, and the Real Madrid players looked helpless.

The opponent's attack was too fierce, and it was unstoppable!

Pato had such a strong explosive power at the last moment of the game, it was too scary!

Bai Ran also covered his face, it seemed that he still couldn't get out of Pato's nightmare...

Scoring twice, Pato became the most shining superstar in this game!

Villarreal was reborn from the brink of death and gave Real Madrid a head-on blow!

This was also the end of Real Madrid's winning streak.

There were only a few minutes left in the game, and finally the referee blew the whistle to end the game.

The score of this game was fixed at a 2-2 draw!