Chapter 919 Red Card

The Spanish national derby, the battle of the century between Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​has been the most attractive peak duel in Spain for a hundred years. Countless heroes have been born and weaving a well-known legend.

Playing two games in four days, a La Liga final, a King's Cup final, two games affect the ownership of two championships, which is unprecedented in the history of La Liga football, and naturally attracts fans from all over the country and even the world. related attention.

Barcelona godfather Cruyff refuted the comments about the aesthetic fatigue of the derby of the century in the column, he believes that this is because the two teams have continued to perform at an excellent high level.

"Entering the critical final stage of the season, both teams are expected to compete for the championship in all competitions, which shows that they are the top teams, not only in the Copa del Rey and La Liga, but also in the Champions League."

The outcome of the game was considered very unpredictable by all, and the overwhelming opinion of the Spanish media was that despite Barcelona's aggressive approach and a five-point lead in La Liga, they wanted to win in both games. Real Madrid, it's almost impossible, and vice versa.

The outside world generally believes that Real Madrid is likely to try their best to fight for the Copa del Rey final and try to maintain the pressure on Barcelona in the league. The reason is also very simple. After winning the league, they still have to fall behind Barcelona by two points. Can they win the championship? It depends on Barcelona's face, but the final of the King's Cup is a championship.

It's like a game, and fighting the Copa del Rey is a more secure strategy for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid legend Ronaldo said in an interview with the media, "I believe that in a single game, Real Madrid can beat Barcelona, ​​especially in the Copa del Rey final, but it is very difficult to win two games in a row."

"We have to admit that this season, Barcelona is a superb team, even the best team we have ever seen, and it is very difficult for Real Madrid to beat Barcelona in two consecutive games in four days. Very big."

Robert Carlos also believes that the safest strategy for Real Madrid is to try their best to grab a game, but he thinks it should grab the first game, because this will leave the pressure to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, but the risk is also very high, that is Once you do your best in the first game, the second game may be very dangerous.

Figo is reluctant to guess who will win. He believes that the current overall strength and performance of the two sides are five or five points. It is difficult to say who will win and who will win. difficulty.

"Real Madrid made more mistakes and lost more points in the league, which has led to the current situation in the league is very bad. I personally think that the situation of winning the La Liga championship has generally been determined."

In addition to the famous celebrities on both sides, the media all over the world have also contributed to the flames.

Barcelona's total worth is as high as 550 million euros, while Real Madrid's worth is more than 650 million euros. The players of both sides are worth 1.2 billion. This is the most luxurious matchup in the history of world football.

The century-old grievances between Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​the super coaches competition between Benitez and Guardiola, the peerless rivalry between Yang Yang and Messi, and the gathering of superstars from the two teams, this is definitely the top visual feast in world football. .

Everyone is also looking forward to who can win this peak matchup.

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On the evening of April 16, at 22:00 sharp, at the Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.

In the thirty-second round of La Liga, Real Madrid vs. Barcelona.

Benitez has a three-back midfielder formation in this game, but this is not unexpected.

Everyone has been speculating that Real Madrid has either a double midfielder or a third midfielder, and the latter is obviously more certain.

The goalkeeper is Casillas, the back line is Marcelo, Fermaelen, Ramos and Maicon, and the three midfielders are Xavi Alonso, Javier Martinez and Mascherano , while the frontcourt is a combination of Yang Yang, Ibrahimovic and Di Maria.

When everyone saw this list, it was very clear that Benitez still kept his strength.

As for the central defender, Pepe, who has performed well this season, did not start. He was replaced by Fermaelen, while Robben on the striker was replaced by Di Maria, and Kaka did not appear in the starting lineup, which is obvious. Is to keep strength.

Barcelona still has a four-three-three formation. The goalkeeper is Valdes, the defense is Adriano, Pique, Puyol and Alves, the midfield is Busquets, and Inez is behind. Tower and Harvey are centered, and the frontcourt is a trident combination of Villa, Messi and Pedro.

It should be said that Barcelona's starting lineup is not surprising, and this is also the main lineup of Barcelona this season.

Guardiola's football control is very strong, and he is basically dominated by himself, so they often only need to arrange their own strongest lineup, play their own rhythm and style, and be able to win the opponent steadily.

But Benitez and Real Madrid are well aware of Barcelona's thoughts and strategies.

After the start of the game, both sides seemed a little cautious, and they were still testing each other for the first few minutes, but after Real Madrid adopted the three midfielders, the overall formation remained relatively compact. The ball is actively suppressed, disrupting the opponent's passing and control and the rhythm of the game.

Real Madrid's defensive line is very successful, and the restrictions on centering Messi are also in place.

Since the Liverpool era, the team coached by Benitez has always been the bitter owner of Barcelona. After coming to Real Madrid, it has basically continued this tradition, which makes it difficult for Barcelona to organize an effective attack after the opening. Infiltrating into the hinterland of Real Madrid, more can only fall on the periphery.

The first threatening attack in the whole game occurred in the ninth minute. After Real Madrid stole the ball in the backcourt, Xavi Alonso quickly made a long diagonal pass and went directly to Di Maria on the right side of the penalty area.

The Argentine quickly plugged in, but was blocked by Barcelona's left back Adriano. The referee gave Adriano a yellow card and gave Real Madrid a free kick from 30 meters away, but Yang Yang took the penalty this time. He hit the goal, but was pre-judged by goalkeeper Valdes in advance, and the ball was accurately saved.

Barcelona has firmly controlled the situation since the opening, and controlled the ball in their own hands. The ball possession rate exceeded 65%, but there were very few really threatening attacks. It was not until the 19th minute that Barcelona did not. A chance was created, Iniesta made a direct pass, Messi rushed into the penalty area offside on the right rib, but the lob was picked by Casillas and failed to create a threat.

Both sides played more cautiously, and Real Madrid's defense was also very well organized.

Javier Martinez is a late midfielder in this game, his main task is to protect the defense, his position is not as flexible as Xavi Alonso and Mascherano, but he performed very well and has a wide range of activities. Big, almost everywhere on the field.

The performances of two of Real Madrid's central defenders, Ramos and Fermaelen, were also commendable. They completed the task of guarding Messi well. Not only did they not suffer in terms of speed, but they also had an advantage in physical confrontation. It is difficult for Messi to take advantage of the positive dialogue, and he has to withdraw frequently.

The receding Messi was trapped in Javier Martinez's defense again, which almost suffocated the Argentine.

The defense of the three midfielders ensures the stability of the back line and the ribs, making it difficult for Barcelona to open up the situation. The frontcourt often creates opportunities by counterattacking, especially since the 21st minute, Real Madrid won three consecutive corner kicks. Playing in front of Barcelona is a turmoil.

It's a pity that Benitez's corner kick tactics have always been criticized. Real Madrid just failed to benefit from corner kick tactics when the average height is dominant.

The presence of the three midfielders stabilized the team's defense, and Real Madrid's offense began to become more active.

First, Yang Yang broke into the penalty area from the left, hit the goal wide from a small angle, then Marcelo made a straight pass, and Yang Yang broke into the penalty area and was tackled in time by Alves, and then Marcelo took the pass from Yang Yang and took a long shot from the left , blocked by Puyol.

Throughout the first half, Real Madrid seemed to be passive, but in fact they created the most threats, but they failed to break through Barcelona's goal, and Barcelona never found an effective way to attack.

Until the 45th minute, the first half was about to enter stoppage time. Real Madrid launched an offensive on the left. Xavi Alonso suddenly moved to the right with big feet. Maicon plugged in to cooperate with Di Maria to create a threat. , creating a corner kick.

Di Maria took the corner kick and drove it to the front point with precision.

Tall players such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Javier Martinez attracted attention, but Vermaelen made an accident at the front, grabbed the first point, and headed the ball to the back.

Yang Yang has been lying in ambush at the back point, and when he saw the opportunity, he suddenly stepped forward, jumped high, almost all of him was on Adriano, and headed the goal from close range, directly smashing the ball into Barcelona's goal. !

"GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!"

"In the 45th minute, Yang Yang scored with a header!"

"One to zero!"

"It's just unbelievable."

"Real Madrid had a meager 34 per cent possession at half-time, but they created most of the shots and they were the first to break Barcelona's goal. It's unbelievable."

"The header from Vermaelen was ferryed. We can see that the two former teammates in the Eredivisie cooperated very well. Vermaelen felt as if they knew that Yang Yang would meet at the back."

The entire Bernabeu stadium was also rejoicing.

More than 80,000 Real Madrid fans rushed out of their seats and shouted Yang Yang's name hoarsely.

One to zero, Real Madrid broke the deadlock on the field and took the lead!

And everyone also believes that as long as Real Madrid continue to adopt the defensive strategy of the first half, there is no problem in maintaining this lead in the second half.

Because, Real Madrid's defense in the first half can be said to be perfect, leaving no chance for Barcelona.

But just when everyone thought so, maybe even Barcelona himself thought so, not long after the second half started, Real Madrid's back line made a fatal mistake.

In a quick return to defense, Vermaelen handballed in the penalty area and tripped Villa.

The referee pointed to the penalty spot without hesitation and drew a red card.