Chapter 383 The Way to Break the Deadlock
Chapter 383: The Way to Break the Deadlock
Both teams failed in the first half, but the fans at the Calderon Stadium were still very excited.
They cheered and sang continuously from the beginning.
This is because, if the current situation of the game continues, the promotion team must be Atlético de Madrid!
Because they beat Barcelona 2-1 on the road, the more anxious side is definitely Barcelona.
In the locker room, Gao Bo did not mean to change his tactics, and it was for this reason that Atletico Madrid could also advance with a zero-to-zero score, so they had the advantage of late strikers.
Gao Bo decided to look at Barcelona's adjustment first.
The fifteen-minute intermission time passed quickly, and players from both teams appeared on the pitch again.
TV camera locked Messi!
"Now for Barcelona, if they want to advance to the next round of the Copa del Rey, then they have to score at least two goals in the next 45 minutes - and also Can't lose the ball!"
Aduris said from the commentary.
"So, now it's up to Messi's performance. When he is in trouble, Messi can always stand up. Will he do the same this time?"
Guardiola stood on the sidelines.
He is also looking at Messi. For Barcelona, in the current situation, it is time to play the role of the star!
Barcelona isn't just a passing team either!
Their players are world-class superstars!
The second half started quickly, with Atletico Madrid taking the lead.
Griezmann's long-range shot from outside the box kicked off the second half and the ball returned to Barcelona.
Soon, Gao Bo saw changes in Barcelona.
They step up the number of forward passes!
on both sides,
The wingers were shrinking in the middle, and then the two full-backs rushed behind Atletico Madrid's defenders.
This trick paid off quickly!
Harvey's pass sticks to the turf and flies to the right.
The football smashed the water droplets on the grass on the Calderon Stadium, and Sandro flew by.
Xavi's scalpel pass crossed the narrow gap between Sandro and Boateng, Alves was very fast, let quickly catch up with the football, and then took the ball with his right foot when Sandro came back to defend. Buckle, then pass the ball to the middle and hand it to Messi!
Next is Messi's performance.
The little flea dribbled the ball forward, first swayed Raul Garcia with a fake move, and then when facing Boateng, he made a quick change of direction and entered the penalty area. In the penalty area, Kante quickly returned to the defense.
But in this head-to-head dialogue between the two, Kante lost to Messi.
Messi's ability to control the ball in rapid motion allowed him to sway Kante away without even using a fake, and Kante in the penalty area did not dare to stretch his foot - so it was no different from giving the opponent a penalty.
Messi's shot from a small angle! Being blocked by Navas removes the bottom line!
Gao Bo frowned immediately!
Barcelona's attack this time is a bit unusual!
Because compared to the first half, Barcelona's offense was more direct and fast! Gao Bo even saw the shadow of Atletico Madrid's tactics this season from this attack.
Gao Bo looked at Guardiola, who was shining brightly not far away.
This Catalan is a natural coach.
He has his own tactical philosophy, but at the same time he doesn't stick to the rules.
Instead of pursuing slow control, Barcelona took the initiative to make more risky forward passes, allowing the two full-backs to attack the defensive line with speed, and then create opportunities for the central striker.
The effect of this trick is obviously to shout good!
In the next ten minutes, Barcelona had several consecutive shooting opportunities, and Messi, Pedro and Villa were also active in the frontcourt.
When Villa's shot in the penalty area was blocked by Navas, Gao Bo couldn't continue like this.
Navas was in good shape in this game, but if he had the idea of relying on the goalkeeper to win the game, then the team might be eliminated in this game, and Gao Bo was not surprised.
Atlético de Madrid fans in the stands were very excited about Navas' performance, cheering loudly after Navas made another save.
Navas, who performed well, also got up from the ground and yelled, looking very excited.
"Navas!! He blocked Villa's close-range shot! Navas is going to become famous in this game! He is definitely a goalkeeper with considerable strength. After this game, no one will be against him. It is impossible to question the position of the main goalkeeper of Atlético de Madrid!"
Aduriz also cheered Navas' performance from the stands.
And at this time, Atletico Madrid was ready to make a substitution.
Gao Bo sees danger in Barcelona's attack.
Navas is doing well, but what if Barcelona scores a goal?
Gao Bo can not expect Navas to save all the balls, Atlético de Madrid at least need a goal at home!
In the 60th minute of the game, Atletico Madrid made a substitution!
Diego Costa comes on and replaces Reyes!
Gao Bo made adjustments on the offensive end!
Costa and Aguero formed a double striker, while Griezmann's position was moved to the middle - in fact, it was not fixed in the middle, Gao Bo called Griezmann over when a dead ball was in.
"Pay attention to the gaps on both sides. After you have the ball, choose to break through! Pass or shoot, at least .... also get a free kick!" Gao Bo pointed to both sides and said.
"Use your breakthrough ability to attack their defenses! Now their full-backs on both sides are pressing very high, I need you to contain them! Whether it's on the left or the right! Don't hesitate after you get the ball, rush immediately! Understand?!"
"Leave it to me! Boss!"
Griezmann is full of confidence!
Gao Bo is also very reassured about Griezmann's ability. In order to strengthen Griezmann's breakthrough ability, Gao Bo also equipped Griezmann with a dribbling card!
Barcelona played more concisely and were ready to use the individual abilities of their frontcourt players to make breakthroughs.
Gao Bo also immediately let Griezmann play the blade of Atletico Madrid to break the balance!
Next, let's see who will open the gap first!
In the 64th minute of the game, after Atletico Madrid made a substitution, Griezmann moved to the left to get the ball!
Alves' defense is in place, and he posted it the moment Griezmann got the ball!
But Griezmann did not concede the ball!
He put the ball back, then pulled the ball and turned to face Alves!
Griezmann first made everything in with his right foot, and then dunked again, ready to break through from the outside.
As a result, Alves stretched out his foot, he was half a beat slower, failed to touch the ball, but first tripped Griezmann to the ground!
beep! !
The referee's whistle sounded!
Alves fouled!
After the foul, Alves didn't take it seriously. In his opinion, this is a very normal foul. As a defender, which game does not foul several times?
At first, Guardiola did not feel that Atletico Madrid had changed after the substitution.
The two center forwards in the middle strengthened the attack power in the middle, but the price Gao Bo paid for this was to replace Reyes.
It's just that.
Guardiola looked at Gao Bo, who was not far away, when he saw Gao Bo kept calling for Atletico Madrid's tall players to enter the penalty area.
Guardiola reacted... This guy, this is the idea!
Gao Bo shouted Godin, Boateng, and even Raul Garcia and others rushed into the penalty area on the sidelines!
"Go up!! Go up!!!!!!!"
Gao Bo waved his arms.
In the face of Barcelona's tight pressing defense, it is difficult for Atletico Madrid to open up space on the ground, but this does not mean... Atletico Madrid can't attack through the head!
Gao Bo is not the type of head coach who has to attack with short passes from the ground.
In his opinion, as long as the ball can be sent into the opponent's goal, it is a good way!
Whether long or short!