Chapter 1386 It's Time for Us!
Trondheim, Norway.
This is the first time Norway has hosted the final of a European-level competition, even if it's just the UEFA Super Cup.
Flying from the scorching hot summer of Madrid to Norway, the temperature dropped rapidly to 13 degrees. What's more, it started to rain. This humid and cold climate made the two teams participating in the competition seriously uncomfortable.
Real Madrid and Sevilla, they are both from the Iberian Peninsula.
The stadium is not very big. Nearly 20,000 local fans entered the stadium. In addition, more than 3,000 Spanish teams made a special trip to the away game, which made them fill the stands. The newly appointed Spanish coach Lopetegui also appeared In the stands, inspect the players of the two teams.
Zidane is also very face-saving, and has almost arranged an all-Spain international lineup in the starting lineup.
Navas in goal, Marcelo, Javi Martinez, Ramos and Carvajal in defense, Isco, Casemiro and De Bruyne in midfield, Asensi in front O, Morata and Vazquez.
Real Madrid still did not play with the strongest main lineup, because in the next two Spanish Super Cups, Real Madrid's opponent is the deadly enemy Barcelona, which will be two important tests for Real Madrid.
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After the start of the game, Real Madrid played very concisely and did not deliberately control the ball. This allowed Sevilla to get more passes and possession, but Real Madrid's performance was even better.
The teenager Asensio was one of the best players in Real Madrid's pre-season warm-up match, and there was Marcelo, which is why Zidane used him as a left winger to replace Hazard in this game .
For young players, if they perform well, they should be recognized and rewarded, which can motivate them to continue working hard.
Sure enough, although Real Madrid was at a disadvantage after the opening game, Asensio became the most active player on the court, especially in the 21st minute, after Real Madrid's midfielder successfully intercepted the ball, Isco stabbed to Asensio, who volleyed from the outside of his left foot 24 meters in front of the goal, went straight to the dead corner.
This is a shocking world wave, and it is an unsolvable dead end!
Yang Yang entered the squad for the first time in this game, but was arranged to sit on the bench and watch the game with Suarez, Hazard and David Silva.
When he saw Asensio piercing Sevilla's goal with a world wave, Yang Yang couldn't help standing up from his seat excitedly, clapping vigorously, cheering for Asensio's goal.
"Great! This ball is so beautiful!" Yang Yang praised sincerely.
The Real Madrid stars on the bench nodded in unison, and even Hazard applauded convincingly.
The beauty of this ball is not only because of the long shot, but more importantly, the dead angle.
"Facing this kind of ball, the goalkeeper basically disarms and has nothing to do." Suarez also said with admiration.
"It's strange to say that the Spaniards didn't think he was so powerful before. With this momentum, I have to start worrying about my main position." Hazard laughed.
Everyone also heard a burst of laughter.
Hazard's position in Real Madrid is very solid, and his possession of the ball on the left is a very important attack point for Real Madrid.
Asensio is obviously different from Hazard. He is very comprehensive, but his tactical role is not as good as Hazard, and he is still very young. Compared with Hazard, whose personal ability has already entered the forefront of Europe, the Spanish rookie still needs to continue to improve.
But it is undeniable that after coming to Real Madrid, he has further stimulated his potential.
"I think the most important reason is that after coming to Real Madrid, the teammates around him are stronger and create more opportunities, which allows Asensio to get more opportunities to play." Yang Yang analyzed.
Everyone also agrees.
When you are surrounded by a group of top stars who are among the best in the world, you can't help bursting out with more potential.
This is why many players would rather sit on the bench in Real Madrid than transfer to other teams.
Looking at today's world football, Real Madrid has top stars in almost every position. Can such a team not be strong?
However, Real Madrid, which has just gone through pre-season training, is still in an unstable state.
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Towards the end of the first half, there was an error in the Real Madrid defense. Vietto chest stopped the ball and picked up the defender. Frank Vazquez volleyed in front of the goal.
Navas' vision was blocked by the defenders, and the save was too late to prevent the ball from entering the net.
One to one!
After changing sides in the second half, Vietto tried to drive the ball into the penalty area, but was tripped by Ramos. The referee did not hesitate to award a penalty kick. Leah reversed the score.
Two to one!
Real Madrid is in danger now!
Everyone can easily see that there are still some problems with Real Madrid's game rhythm and state. For example, Casemiro did not play at the level he should have played in this game. He needs more time now after participating in the America's Cup to adjust.
Sometimes, the ups and downs of professional players are not only physical, but also psychological.
Especially after Kanter joined, the competitive pressure has become even greater.
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"Unexpectedly, after leaving a few humerus generals in Sevilla this season, their strength has improved instead."
Yang Yang was quite surprised by this, because Sevilla made a lot of money in the transfer market this summer.
The team's main midfielder Krychowiak transferred to Paris Saint-Germain for 33.6 million euros, Gameiro moved to Atletico Madrid for 32 million, and Immobile Lai and Fernando Llorente, all gone.
There are also many players introduced, such as Frank Vazquez who just scored a goal. He was transferred from Serie A Palermo for 15 million euros this summer, and Vietto was loaned from Atletico Madrid.
In addition, Ganso, who was previously hailed as Brazil's new Kaka, is now sitting on the bench, waiting for a chance to play.
Over the years, Sevilla has always relied on such transfer operations. On the one hand, it maintains the team's operations, and on the other hand, it struggles to support the team's competitive strength, and has always maintained a strong competitiveness in La Liga. .
To some extent, Sevilla should also be a role model for Ajax.
Of course, Sevilla has always played well in the European arena, especially in the Europa League.
"It's almost time for us to go!" Suarez gently bumped Yang Yang with his elbow.
Yang Yang chuckled, this is the advantage of experienced players, they have a very clear understanding and judgment on the situation of the game.
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Starting from the 60th minute, Real Madrid replaced a player every five minutes.
First, Suarez was put on, and Morata, who performed mediocrely, was replaced. This is also the second appearance of the Uruguayan this season, and they are all substitutes.
Isco was then replaced with David Silva, which is a signal to strengthen the midfield attack.
Isco is a player who really needs an instruction manual. When he is in a tactical framework that suits him, he can always play well, but like tonight, let him play the leading role, but his performance is mediocre.
The pass to Asensio was almost the only highlight of his game.
Finally, in the 70th minute, Yang Yang came on and replaced Vazquez.
At this time, Real Madrid made a change and returned to the four-four-two double forward formation.
Real Madrid is very familiar with this style of play. Yang Yang and Suarez frequently cross positions in the frontcourt, which is a nightmare for all defensive teams, because many people say that Real Madrid's double forwards and Barcelona's trident are the personalities of today's world football. The five most capable players, but also controversial, are Hazard.
Some people think that Hazard should be in the top five, but the problem is that it is not suitable to squeeze anyone out.
Therefore, this has always been a topic of media hype and the focus of fans' attention.
As soon as Yang Yang came on the field, he almost created a threat with a quick sprint.
Everyone could see that his mentality was very relaxed, and his state was well adjusted, but the pass from his teammates just now did not keep up, which made him miss a good opportunity.
In the 79th minute, Marcelo sent a long pass from the left. Asensio stepped in at the fastest speed and succeeded in anti-offside. After getting the ball, he drove straight in and dribbled the ball into the penalty area.
In the middle of the penalty area, Suarez rushed to the front, while Yang Yang deliberately lagged behind and stood outside the penalty area.
After Asensio entered the penalty area, he tried to pass from the bottom, but the line was blocked by the opponent. He immediately buckled the ball back, knocked it back to the front of the penalty area, and handed it to Yang Yang.
Yang Yang stopped the ball, dunked Nzongzi, and hit a curve ball with his right foot near the top of the arc in the penalty area.
The ball passed the defensive players in the penalty area and slowly fell into the upper right corner of the goal!
Two to two!
What is even more surprising is that the angle of this ball is almost the same as that of Asensio's goal just now, but the distance is a little closer, but they are all dead ends.
"Look at this movement, how chic it is, Yang Yang almost stopped the ball on the spot and dunked Nzongzi."
"This is the strength of a top superstar!"
"This must not be accidental, but Yang Yang's intention!"
"Looking at Asensio's expression, he almost wants to kneel. Now he must have the urge to worship, because no matter what, he never thought that Yang Yang would score like this."
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After Yang Yang scored a goal, he equalized the score.
Both teams then played against each other, but as the time went by, neither could score, especially in the final stages of the game, and both were ready to go into extra time.
But in stoppage time, Real Madrid won a corner kick.
David Silva quickly sent a tactical corner kick. After De Bruyne stopped the ball in the left corner of the penalty area, he turned and sent a kick to the back of the goal. The speed of the ball was very low and fast.
Among all the people in the audience, only Yang Yang reacted, quickly moved forward, easily grabbed a point in front of the goal and shot, and once again penetrated Sevilla's goal, 3 to 2!
Everyone was stunned!
After coming off the bench, Yang Yang had a total of two shot chances, but he scored two goals for Real Madrid and reversed Sevilla.
What's even more frightening is that, strictly speaking, neither of these two opportunities could be regarded as very good opportunities, but he seized them both!