Chapter 313 Adjustments on Both Sides

When Atletico Madrid scored in the first four minutes, many Atletico Madrid fans began to look forward to a comeback at the Calderon Stadium.

The subsequent development of the game also proved this point.

Atletico Madrid scored another goal, bringing the total score to 2:3, with only one goal missing.

Atletico Madrid is about to reverse Dortmund in a last-ditch home game and create history.

But at this moment, Zhou Yi stepped forward, ruined Atletico Madrid's good deeds, and poured cold water on all Atletico Madrid fans.

The Calderon Stadium, which seemed to be burning red before, instantly cooled down and was then shrouded in a burst of white mist.

Klopp jumped up high on the sidelines, pumped his fists and roared, and then hugged everyone around him. The excitement felt as if the game had ended with this score.

In sharp contrast to him is Simeone, the head coach of Atletico Madrid.

When Dortmund launched an attack, Simeone was holding a water bottle and was about to drink water, but when he saw Dortmund attacking, he just held the bottle instead of filling his mouth. Fortunately, he did this, otherwise he would probably be choked now...

But even so, Simeone is not much better now - when he lost the ball, he slammed the water bottle on the ground angrily. As a result, under the pressure, water spurted out of the mouth of the bottle, and Simeone dodged. Not enough, I got shot in the face...

Some water splashed into Simone's eyes, making him embarrassed.

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"The first half is about to end. In the last minute... we lost a goal. Atletico Madrid's luck..." the Spanish commentator sighed helplessly.

Of course he hopes that Atletico Madrid can eliminate Dortmund and reach the Champions League final, and then complete the "Madrid Derby" on the stage of the Champions League final. That is the pride of Spanish football and the city of Madrid.

When Atletico Madrid chased two goals in a row, he believed it could be completed.

But now, that target is quickly moving away from him...

Soon after, the referee blew the whistle to end the first half.

Television broadcasts captured the expressions on the faces of players from both teams as they came off the field.

The Dortmund players had not yet come out of the excitement of scoring a goal. They walked off the field with smiles on their faces and talking and laughing.

The Atletico Madrid players were originally very high-spirited, as if nothing in the world could stop them. As a result, the collective was stunned by Zhou Yi's goal. Everyone drooped their heads and hurried towards the passage, unwilling to stay on the court for a long time.

Simeone turned around and entered the player tunnel early, seemingly unwilling to stay for a second longer.

"Zhou Yi's goal changed the situation of the entire game. Simeone's previous wishful thinking may have to be retaken..." He Ping said. "The total score became 4:2, and Dortmund also had an away goal. The most important thing is that Zhou Yi's goal was a very heavy blow to the morale of Atletico Madrid players. How should Simeone respond?"

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In the Atletico Madrid dressing room, Simeone is boosting the morale of his players - a top priority.

"Of course we conceded, which is bad, but I don't think it's fatal. We still have forty-five minutes to change the result. If we could score two goals in the opening game, why can't we score more? Where are more balls?" Simeone looked at his players. He stared into the eyes of each player and instilled his courage and confidence in them.

"Before the game, everyone thought that we were eliminated and we had no chance, but we answered them with the two goals in the opening game! Now this goal conceded only makes the miracle we created more brilliant and gorgeous! I I believe in you, no difficulty can defeat you! Because you are brave warriors! And warriors will fight until the last moment!"

The flames of Atletico Madrid players were ignited little by little by this charismatic head coach...

Meanwhile, in the Dortmund dressing room, Klopp was critical of his players' first-half performance. Yes, you read that right, even though Dortmund had just pulled a goal back, the head coach still criticized the team's performance.

"... Let's not talk about the last goal. Your performance in the first half was like shit. When Atletico Madrid rushed you, you were like a sissy. You just covered your eyes and screamed. Those two goals were missed What's going on? Is it a reflection of the real level gap between us and Atletico Madrid? Even if this is their home court, there is no reason for such a disgusting situation! I reminded you, I spent so much time telling you before the game What kind of opponent are you going to face, but what will be the result?"

Klopp spread his hands and looked at his players.

"I don't want to see you panicking in the second half! Cheer up, there are still forty-five minutes, anything can happen, but I don't want you to try other possibilities!"

After teaching the whole team, Klopp looked at Yan Min and said in a seemingly casual tone: "Well done."

Although his tone was very casual, Yan Min still showed an excited expression on his face.

Being praised and recognized by the head coach is one of the motivations for every player to work hard.

But Klopp immediately said: "I'm not talking about the assist."

This made Yan Min feel strange, and he showed a puzzled expression.

But he didn't dare to ask. He had just been scolded by the head coach, and he didn't dare to touch this bad luck.

He could only frown and think hard about what the head coach meant.

The breakthrough he assisted Zhou Yi in the first half was his most beautiful breakthrough. So he took it for granted that Klopp praised his performance in assisting Zhou Yi.

But now the head coach says no, what is that?

It wasn't until the halftime break was over and the players returned to the court that Yan Min's doubts were answered.

Zhou Yi noticed that Yan Min was frowning until he was definitely struggling with this issue, so he took the initiative to find him and said to him: "Are you surprised why the head coach said that?"

Yan Min nodded, and then expressed all the doubts in his heart.

"...I think the breakthrough I assisted you with was the most beautiful. The head coach said I did a great job, but he didn't mean this. What else could it be because of? None of my previous attempts were successful..."

"Klopp was talking about your previous performances."

"Huh?" Yan Min couldn't understand it at all. What’s the point of not praising high-profile performances but praising those that failed?

"When we were pressed, it was your tenacious attacks that helped us gain room for maneuver. Without your failed attempts, how could Atletico Madrid choose to recycle in the final stage? They didn't recycle, How could there be my goal later?" Zhou Yi patted Yan Min on the shoulder. "So Klopp is praising you for your brave attempts and your spirit of not giving up."

After being explained by Zhou Yi, Yan Min first tilted his head and thought about it, and then suddenly realized.

"So it's not a waste of opportunity if I play like this?"

"Of course it counts!" Zhou Yi said. "But no one can seize every opportunity. If you can seize one out of ten opportunities, it is considered very good. The important thing is not the result of failure. The important thing is not not making mistakes, but learning from mistakes. Find the path to success—doesn’t it sound like a chicken soup?” Zhou Yi asked Yan Min.

Yan Min nodded reflexively at first, but then shook his head: "No, I think you are right, Zhou Yi."

"That's how it is." Zhou Yi readily accepted Yan Min's compliment. "Those who are afraid of making mistakes can only stand still. If you stand still, you will never reach the end. In the second half, you have to play like you did in the first half. When you get the ball, as long as you have the chance, move forward resolutely. Don't be afraid. Mistake.”

Yan Min nodded vigorously: "I listen to you!"

Zhou Yi smiled and patted his shoulder: "You don't have to listen to me when you're on the court, just listen to yourself."

Yan Min nodded and asked again: "Will Atletico Madrid counterattack?"

"Nonsense." Zhou Yi rolled his eyes at him. "Is Simeone someone who gives up so easily? So Atletico Madrid will definitely counterattack in the second half, and it will be a crazy counterattack. By then, their defense will have a lot of space, and that will be your opportunity."

Yan Min's eyes shone when Zhou Yi said it, and he seemed to have seen his heroic appearance galloping across Atletico Madrid's half in the second half...

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