Chapter 1239 Ancelotti's Weakness

Real Madrid's defense is in trouble!

Yang Yang was walking on the field panting, but he couldn't help but pop up such a thought in his mind.

Just now, it was another long pass from the backcourt by Ramos. As a result, under the pressure of the opponent, the pass was not in place. After the ball was intercepted in the midfielder, he quickly counterattacked. Griezmann almost It just broke through.

In a game, being beaten like this twice by the opponent in a row is definitely not an accidental phenomenon.

The reason for this phenomenon is very simple, there is a problem with Real Madrid's defense.

Since Benitez entered the Bernabéu in 2009, he has tailored a rigorous offensive and defensive system for Real Madrid and introduced high-level players in a targeted manner. Real Madrid's defense has always been very strong and stable.

But until recently, the team's defense has gradually exposed problems.

Yang Yang felt that the main reason was Modric's injury.

As early as the Benitez period and Ancelotti's early period, Real Madrid adopted a double midfielder combination. The configuration of Xavi Alonso and Mascherano made Real Madrid's defense solid.

Although Harvey Alonso gradually downplayed his position in Real Madrid and Modric and other players replaced him, in fact, in the position of midfielder, Real Madrid still has Mascherano and Harvey Martinez. Si and Iljaramendi, and even a Casemiro on loan at Porto.

In other words, in Real Madrid's lineup system, there has always been the role of a defensive midfielder.

This season, Mascherano is not in a particularly ideal state due to his age and participating in the World Cup, and Toni Kroos quickly gained a foothold after joining, James Rodriguez and It was joined at a sky-high price of 80 million euros, so Ancelotti began to try not to set up a defensive midfielder.

As a result, the double-organized midfielder of Toni Kroos and Modric was born logically. At the same time, because of Yang Yang's comeback, Real Madrid's attack power was greatly improved, so Real Madrid was invincible in the first half.

Victory often covers up many things, such as Real Madrid's defense.

After Modric was injured, Ancelotti began to try to replace the Croatian with a technical midfielder, so De Bruyne, James Rodriguez, Isco, etc...he kept trying , But the only thing is that I never thought about letting Mascherano fix a starting position again.

In a team like Real Madrid, offensive football is politically correct. A very important reason why Ancelotti is welcomed by Real Madrid is that he can lead the team to play good football and win.

Not only that, but the Italian is equally proud of his classic configuration of four No. 10 midfielders in AC Milan.

People, it is always inevitable that after a series of victories, they will start to relax their vigilance and become proud.

With Real Madrid's current lineup configuration, not to mention other teams, even against Barcelona, ​​they all have a strength advantage. It is also a matter of course.

Neither Modric nor Toni Kroos was technically a defensive midfielder, or even a playmaker, but since arriving at Real Madrid, both have dropped back and transformed into exceptional midfielders at the same time. An organizational midfielder, this is the credit of Ancelotti.

In the double defensive midfielder, Modric's comprehensiveness and running range allow him to contribute a lot in offense and defense. Anyone who has seen his data can understand his importance in Real Madrid's midfield.

But Modric was injured, which made Real Madrid's midfielder suddenly lose an important defensive barrier. Toni Kroos played as a midfielder in Bayern Munich. His defensive ability is not strong. David Silva, The same goes for the likes of James Rodriguez, Isco and De Bruyne.

This made Real Madrid's midfield quickly unbalanced after losing Modric.

The reason why it didn't show up before is that on the one hand, the team's state is good, the offensive firepower is fierce, coupled with the rhythm of winning streak, Real Madrid continues to be invincible, but after the winter break, the state is interrupted, coupled with repeated encounters. Enemy, all the questions popped up all at once.

It might not be so obvious against other teams because they are so weak.

But playing Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid's problem is fully exposed.

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When Yang Yang realized this, he immediately looked to the sidelines, gestured towards Zidane, and quickly ran over when the ball was dead.

"We need Javier." Yang Yang said with certainty.

Zidane reached out and touched his bald head, "I am also discussing this issue with Carlo."

Obviously, the coaching staff is also aware of this problem.

"If you don't want to lose the game, then don't hesitate anymore, this is the second round of the knockout round!" Yang Yang reminded.

Ancelotti is indeed a little indecisive in some matters, so in his coaching career, there is often a situation where his team can play everywhere when the wind is going smoothly, but once there is a serious crisis He couldn't solve the problem in time until he suffered a fiasco.

Looking at the teams he has coached, almost without exception, they have all experienced such fiascos.

Of course, even so, it cannot be denied that Ancelotti is the world's top tactical master, because no one is perfect.

"I will convey it to you." Zidane knew that Yang Yang was in a hurry, so he patted him on the shoulder and signaled him to go back to the game.

Yang Yang quickly ran back to the field.

Behind him, Zidane and Ancelotti stood outside the coach's bench and discussed something. Ancelotti seemed not particularly willing, but Zidane was more excited, but no one knew what they were talking about.

Yang Yang guessed that Ancelotti should still be stubborn and want to continue to try.

He is like this, a good old man, indecisive in doing things, and after a complete fiasco, he will reveal his last fig leaf, and he will repent.

But is Real Madrid really going to experience such a fiasco?

In the fifty-fifth minute, Real Madrid finally made the first substitution adjustment in the game.

Mascherano replaced James Rodriguez, and Ancelotti finally started to strengthen the midfield defense.

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Mascherano lost his main position at the beginning of the season.

Many people believe that the 30-year-old Argentine midfielder is falling out of favor with Real Madrid, but Illarramendi is more favored by the Real Madrid management because he is not only a native Spanish player, but also younger.

But Mascherano has always been conscientious in Real Madrid, and he has never been ambiguous in training and games. Even as a substitute, he has dutifully completed the tasks assigned by the coaching staff. Still relatively stable.

After coming off the bench this time, the coaching staff gave him only one task, and that was to quickly stabilize the midfield, especially the defense.

Facts have proved that Mascherano is indeed a good player in defense. With him, there will be a barrier in the midfield immediately.

After stabilizing the midfield, Real Madrid has a firm foothold and can invest more offensive efforts in the frontcourt.

In the 64th minute, Real Madrid formed a siege against Atletico Madrid. After David Silva took the ball outside the penalty area, he took the ball horizontally to the middle, but suddenly passed the ball over the top and sent the ball into the penalty area.

I saw Yang Yang quickly slanted into the left side of the penalty area from the middle. After blocking Godin with his body, he turned sideways and stopped the ball in front of him with his chest. After turning around, he volleyed directly with his left foot and hit a shot close to the ground.

The ball directly grazed the left post of the goal and crashed into Atletico Madrid's goal.

"GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!"

"Yang Yang! It's Yang Yang again! Scored twice!"

"At the critical moment, in the dullness, Yang Yang once again broke the goal of Atletico Madrid, three to two!"

"It was definitely a golden goal!

Yang Yang was also very excited after scoring the goal. He rushed out of the field quickly and pointed at David Silva from a distance.

The assist just now was given by David Silva very comfortably. After stopping the ball in his chest, he turned around and hit with his foot. Godin did not dare to foul easily in the penalty area, so he couldn't stop Yang Yang's unhurried action. .

Three to two, with a total score of five to four, Real Madrid leads again!

The entire Bernabéu stadium has completely turned into a sea of ​​jubilation!

Tonight was originally the presentation ceremony of Yang Yang's Golden Globe Award, but if he lost to Atletico Madrid, it would undoubtedly be a tragic event that gave birth to tragedy. Not only Yang Yang did not allow it, but Real Madrid fans also did not allow it.

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After Real Madrid scored another goal, Atletico Madrid began to fall into a disadvantageous situation.

Although they tenaciously tied the score 2-2, but now they are behind again, and they can no longer maintain the iron barrel.

Simeone's team had to make substitutions and increase their offensive intensity, but due to the excessive consumption of the game, Atletico Madrid's players were no longer able to maintain the high-intensity midfield press.

In the 75th minute, Real Madrid made a quick counterattack.

It was David Silva who took the ball outside the penalty area and kept pushing Mario Suarez, but suddenly picked a pass to the left side of the front of the penalty area. Hazard stopped the ball to Marcelo on the left. Turn around and insert obliquely to the bottom line.

Marcelo understood, and immediately sent a direct pass to Hazard.

The Belgian winger quickly jumped in from the back row. After catching up with the ball, he picked up a pass to the center before Godin. Yang Yang rushed up quickly and competed with Miranda at the same time. It turned out that Yang Yang was stuck in a better position and grabbed the point. , Headed the goal from close range and directly pushed the ball into Atletico Madrid's goal.

hat trick!

Four to two!

"GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!"

"Yang Yang completely killed the game!"

"There is no suspense!"

"Real Madrid leads 4-2 for the time being, but Atletico Madrid may find it very difficult to recover these two goals."

"Yang Yang's state is very good. In the dullness, he used a hat-trick to help Real Madrid out of the predicament."

"At the same time, we should also pay attention to the fact that Real Madrid's midfield has also stabilized after Mascherano came on the field. This should be what Ancelotti needs to consider next."

"Perhaps, during the period of Modric's absence, it would be a more reasonable choice to use Mascherano."