Chapter 802 Benitez's Routine

During the team's lunch time, Florentino brought Valdano, Zidane and other Real Madrid executives to the hotel to visit the team.

Hearing that there were fans outside the hotel interfering with the players' rest last night, Florentino apologized to the players, saying that the management would learn from the lesson and will definitely pay attention next time to ensure that the team can have a comfortable and quiet rest environment.

At the same time, Florentino also encouraged the team to perform well and strive for a victory away from home to expand their lead.

"I want to say that the reason why the Barcelona fans came to influence us, in turn, can be seen that they are indeed afraid of us, which proves that we have enough strength to threaten each other, or even defeat each other."

Florentino also communicated with Yang Yang, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Kaka, Raul, Casillas and other core players in the team one by one, especially for Yang Yang. Can see Yang Yang's best performance tonight.

"Whether it's against Real Madrid, against you, or against me, it's a crucial game."

Yang Yang understood what Florentino meant, and solemnly promised: "Don't worry, I will do my best."

"Then it's all up to you!" Florentino exhorted.

Later, Valdano and Zidane also communicated with Yang Yang successively. The former told him to take the initiative to assume the responsibilities of the team's number one star and core leader in the game, and to be more proactive in the game.

This is also a problem with Real Madrid now.

Raul and Guti have already lost their main positions. According to Real Madrid's tradition, Casillas is currently the team's longest-serving player, and he is still in the team's youth training, so it is logical that the captain's armband is given. Casillas.

But here's the problem. Casillas is a goalkeeper. If it is in his own half, it is fine, but if he is in the opponent's half, it is difficult for Casillas to take care of himself. This is also what a goalkeeper does. Disadvantages of the captain on the field.

On the one hand, the historical tradition of Real Madrid cannot be changed, and on the other hand, there are practical problems. Therefore, Real Madrid has always made Casillas the captain of the field, but at the same time, it also intends to arrange Yang Yang as the leader of the team's frontcourt. .

Zidane told Yang Yang the experience of several century derbies he had played, including the fact that Figo was thrown a pig's head at Camp Nou. Zidane couldn't help but feel funny when he said it, but repeatedly. He told Yang Yang to pay attention to controlling his emotions, so as not to get the opponent's way.

"Whether it was the harassment last night or the interference in the stadium tonight, they all have one purpose, and that is to affect your performance, so the best way to retaliate is not to fight back in person, but to break their goal."

Yang Yang nodded when taught.

Zidane himself has suffered losses in this regard, so what he said from his mouth is still worth learning from.

However, Zidane also admitted that the current derby of the century is completely different from the derby of the century they were in the past.

This morning's newspapers revealed that this world-renowned derby of the century will attract more than one billion spectators around the world, and the Camp Nou has received nearly a thousand journalists from 170 media from 30 countries. application for live coverage.

These figures are far more than the Derby of the Century in previous years.

In addition to the media, the whole city of Barcelona is also boiling.

As early as a month ago, the second-class ticket for the Derby of the Century and the Camp Nou was as high as 1,000 euros. Last week, it soared to 1,500 euros. Yesterday, it exceeded 2,000 euros. Some people were even willing to pay three. Thousands of euros were exchanged for a ticket from scalpers, but it was hard to get a single ticket.

It can be said that this is a focus battle that has attracted worldwide attention. All the media and fans around the world are focused on the two teams, all wanting to witness the battle between the two most expensive top giants in the world. Peak duel.

The official slogan of La Liga is also very confident, "A super showdown more influential than the Champions League final!"

And all over the world, countless media and fans are also reporting and discussing this game.

This is not just a top event in Spanish and European football, but also a major event in football around the world.

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When the team stepped into the Nou Camp, there was overwhelming boos throughout the stadium.

The game has not yet started, and the two sides have to have the last training session before the game, but the stands at the scene are already crowded with people. Barcelona fans have an overwhelming advantage, but some Real Madrid fans who are guests are stubbornly resisting.

Yang Yang is watching the training of the opposing Barcelona, ​​focusing on their players.

Similarly, Barcelona's Xavi, Messi and others were also observing the Real Madrid players. When they saw Yang Yang, Raul and others, they all nodded their heads one by one and greeted them from afar.

The duel on the court does not affect each other's dealings off the court, which is a kind of gentleman.

Guardiola and Benitez also stood in front of the coaches of the home and away teams, observing each other's player lineup, guessing the starting lineup that may be sent next.

Before the game, the two sides played smoke bombs.

Guardiola took the initiative to show weakness, repeatedly emphasizing that Barcelona is four points behind Real Madrid, and they must show their best performance at Camp Nou to be able to repel Real Madrid, and even losing is not surprising.

Benitez said that Real Madrid will take the initiative at Camp Nou and will not choose to be conservative because the opponent is Barcelona.

But the outside world generally believes that the two coaches are not telling the truth.

Guardiola is playing at home and will definitely not let Real Madrid easily, while Benitez is playing away. Facing a mature and stable Barcelona, ​​he will take the initiative to fight on the road. This is a self-defeating behavior.

But no one is sure what kind of tactics the opponent will take.

It was not until the end of the training session, when they returned to the locker room and made final preparations, that the starting rosters of both sides were freshly released.

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Goalkeeper Valdes, Abidal, Pique, Puyol and Alves in the back line, Busquets in the single midfield, Keita and Xavi in ​​the midfield, and Iniesta, Henry and Iniesta in the front. Messi.

This is Barcelona's starting lineup for this game, but it is unclear how the specific position will be on the court.

Sedou Keita has performed quite well in the last few games, scoring four goals in two rounds. Such a report card makes him a star that Barcelona relies on in the midfield, and he can also play in defense and attack. Great support from the team.

"I've watched all the Barcelona games this season and because of Iniesta's injury, Sedou Keita has been the main midfielder this season, playing almost every game and doing quite well, especially in La Liga."

"But I also found some problems, and that is when Sedou Keita is on the pitch, his combination with Xavi is obviously not sparking, and it is still a lot worse than Iniesta, whether it is The overall organization of the midfield, the ability to control the ball and the rhythm, are obviously inferior to Iniesta."

"This is a point that we can take advantage of, we need to press the opponent properly in midfield, forcing them to make mistakes, and we take the opportunity to play behind."

"In a word, we have to compress Barcelona's passing space as much as possible and try to force them into the middle."

Benitez's game strategy is very clear. Through the defensive level, Barcelona's pass and control cannot form an effective penetration, and then try to force their offensive line to the middle.

In midfield, the combination of Xavi Alonso and Mascherano can be said to be the strongest double midfielder in the world. Whether it is organization or defense, Real Madrid has full confidence in them, especially Mascherano.

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When Real Madrid got the Barcelona starting lineup, Guardiola also got the Real Madrid starting lineup.

The goalkeeper Casillas, the back line is Abeloa, Fermaelen, Pepe and Ramos, the midfielder is Xavi Alonso and Mascherano, Kaka is in the middle, the front The field is a trident combination of Yang Yang, Ibrahimovic and Robben.

It can be said that there are generally no surprises for Real Madrid's starting lineup.

The only big surprise was Abeloa.

Both Maxwell and Marcelo have performed well this season, but in this game, Benitez arranged for the original right-back Abeloa to play the left-back position, which must be aimed at Barcelona's right-winger Messi. action.

Guardiola remembers very clearly that after Abeloa joined Liverpool from Deportivo, the first game was in the Champions League round of 16 knockout, away to Barcelona, ​​and in that game he was in the left-back position, almost The perfect freezing of Messi made Abeloa a first-class star.

Since then, the right-footed Abeloa has played at left-back, generally used to freeze opponents' reverse-footed right-wingers.

"This trick of Benitez is a bit old-fashioned." Vilanova smiled disdainfully.

Guardiola nodded, "The routine is a bit old, but we have to guard against it. Albeloa has successfully frozen Messi, so we can't be careless."

"We didn't have Alves back then," Vilanova said lightly.

Alves is a special right back. During his time in Sevilla, he was a train on the right. He was dubbed as the playmaker of Sevilla and the source of the team's attack, but he played on the right. guard position.

This is a disadvantage, but in turn can be seen as an advantage.

Inserting in the back row is more helpful for him to see through the opponent's defensive loopholes.

After joining Barcelona, ​​the cooperation between Alves and Messi has become more and more skillful and tacit. It can even be said that Barcelona is the sharpest attacking side, and it is also the most assured attack channel for Guardiola.

His original idea was to let the right attack to suppress Real Madrid's left, and then limit Yang Yang.

"From the current starting lineup, we can't see whether Benitez is going to attack or defend, but one thing is certain, we can't go wrong with a pre-emptive strike," Guardiola said firmly.

"After the opening, let Alves and Messi's right flank try their opponents and control the rhythm of the game by the way."

For Guardiola's arrangement, Vilanova is convinced.