Chapter 106: Strike a Heavy Blow to Your Friends [with Daily Content]

Soon after the draw ceremony for the Champions League quarter-finals, Li Ang received text messages from Ibrahimovic and Pato while dining.

Both of them told him not to be eliminated early and to meet again on the stage of the Champions League final.

Li Ang smiled helplessly and texted them to cheer them up.

Compared with the historical line in his memory, the current development line of football is still roughly the same, but there has been a big deviation in the details.

For example, in this draw, Real Madrid and Bayern are still divided into one half, and Barcelona and Chelsea are divided into another half.

But unlike what Li Ang remembered, Chelsea's opponent is not Benfica, but AC Milan.

The hard power of the two teams is really not much different now, and it is not wrong to say that they are evenly matched.

So Li Ang is not sure whether Chelsea can successfully break into the Champions League semi-finals and play against Barcelona.

Now looking at the duel between the "palm" and the "back of the hand", Li Ang can only helplessly say "Come on" to both sides from the bottom of his heart.

Regardless of who wins between Chelsea and Milan, Li Ang will feel happy and regretful.

As for the subsequent confrontation with Barcelona, ​​it depends on their respective tactical preparations and ability to withstand pressure.

They need to show the most tenacious determination under the correct tactics, just like the Chelsea team in history.

Luck is important, but the willpower that Chelsea can achieve a miraculous comeback and win the championship is one of the decisive factors.

Otherwise, it depends on hard power. Now it is difficult for Milan and Chelsea to pass the Barcelona level.

For Li Ang, who is now a main player of Real Madrid, cheering for the two teams he likes is just a by-product.

His main focus is still on Bayern Munich, which is in the same half of the zone as Real Madrid.

So he took the initiative to prepare again. At least, starting from himself, he didn't want to leave any regrets at that time.

On the afternoon of March 17, Karanka told Mourinho something that he thought was very strange.

Mourinho was also puzzled after listening.

"Is the little lion practicing penalty kicks?"

"Yes, I watched for a while. After practicing long passes with Xavi, he went to Adam to practice penalty kick saves."

"Well, doesn't he know that Cristiano is the first penalty taker in the team? He can't be the second penalty taker."

"This, it shouldn't be, the little lion is not stupid."

After a few simple exchanges with Karanka, Mourinho couldn't figure out Li Ang's intention for a while, so he followed him to the training ground.

There were very few people practicing on the field at this time, and most of the players in the first team basically went to the physiotherapy room.

So Mourinho easily found Li Ang's group.

At this time, there were Li Ang, Adam who was practicing penalty kick saves, and Ronaldo and Marcelo who were joining in the fun near the goal.

At this moment, it was Ronaldo's turn to play, and Li Ang and Marcelo were still communicating with their hands on their hips.

The next moment, Ronaldo, who didn't run much, made a tricky penalty kick directly at the upper right corner of the goal.

Adam's height and long arms played a good role in saving the ball, but it didn't help even if he saved the ball in the right direction.

Ronaldo's shot was powerful, fast and fierce, and it hit the dead corner of the goal very crisply.

"Hahaha, little lion, look, this is the correct way to kick a penalty!

But I still don't understand why you have to practice only two fixed upper corner penalty shots."

Mourinho smiled and clapped his hands at this time, interrupting Ronaldo's complaints. He was very confident about Ronaldo's penalty ability.

At this moment, the few people who had their backs to him and Karanka discovered his arrival.

"Boss."

"Boss!"

"Just practice for a while, boss, and we will go for physical therapy after three more rounds."

The last sentence was said by Li Ang. Seeing this, Mourinho was not in a hurry and motioned them to continue. He stood aside and watched with Karanka.

A few minutes later, when Li Ang finished the extra practice of penalty kicks, Mourinho waved and called him over.

"Tell me the reason. I don't think it's a wise choice for you to spend time on penalty kicks. Besides, you never do things when you think of something. How come you suddenly think of extra practice of penalty kicks?"

Mourinho got straight to the point and didn't beat around the bush with Li Ang.

After all, Li Ang has been spending a lot of time on extra practice of long passes recently, and the effect has come out. Mourinho attaches great importance to this.

This is not only the strengthening of Li Ang's personal strength, but also means that Mourinho will have more tactical trump cards and rotation options in the future.

So he will ask clearly about the extra practice now.

If Li Ang's answer is "on a whim", then Mourinho doesn't mind helping this kid clear his mind.

"I think that the further we go in the Champions League this year, the greater the possibility that we will face Bayern and Barcelona.

So I want to prepare more, in all aspects.

If we really have to play a penalty shootout with the opponent later, I will not panic because I am not prepared.

When the team needs me to take responsibility, I can at least go up and kick confidently."

Mourinho thought the reason given by Li Ang was far-fetched at first.

Just because there may be a penalty shootout, we should spend more time practicing so early?

But after thinking about it again, Mourinho had nothing to refute.

Because Li Ang's personality is like this, he sees things far and considers things comprehensively.

Do you think there is a possibility of a penalty shootout?

Of course there is. In the final of a strong competition, the probability of a penalty shootout is not small at all.

Li Ang just wants to be able to take responsibility when the team needs him to stand up. Is there anything wrong with that?

Not at all.

In the end, Mourinho could only give a dry reminder, asking Li Ang not to fall behind in the practice of long passes, and then let him go for physical therapy.

Karanka looked at Li Ang's back as he caught up with Adam and others thoughtfully.

"Jose."

"Hmm?"

"What the little lion said makes sense, and we did neglect this part of the training."

"You mean penalties? But we have enough penalty shooters in our team. This is not our weakness, right? Cristiano, Kaka, Sergio"

"A penalty shootout is not just a contest of skills between the two sides. You should know this, Jose.

I think what the little lion said is very right. Be more prepared. At least you won't panic because you are not prepared."

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Mourinho pondered for a moment, and finally decided to hold a coaching meeting overtime to discuss whether to add this training session.

However, even if they discussed the results and decided to let the first team of players work hard on penalties, they would have to wait at least two days.

Because tomorrow Real Madrid will usher in the 28th round of the league.

The opponent is Malaga, which has already entered the top four of La Liga.

On the morning of March 18, after participating in the last training session with low intensity, Li Ang also opened his social media and sent a private message to Isco.

Since the last match in the King's Cup, Leon and Isco have followed each other on social media.

Well, Leon took the initiative to add friends.

Isco, who seemed quite arrogant before, soon exposed his sultry characteristics after getting to know Leon on the Internet.

This kid looks arrogant, but in fact he is very outgoing and cheerful when dealing with acquaintances.

Sometimes, he doesn't talk much.

For example, once he complained to Leon that a certain teammate in his team had a good relationship with him some time ago, but suddenly became estranged from him from a certain time point.

Leon was very curious at the time, so he asked Isco if he and that teammate had a quarrel or some small feud during this period.

Isco denied it, and then said another sentence.

"It seems that one day during training, I passed him too many times, and he asked me to stop doing that. I told him that his defense was a bit bad and he should practice more. Isn't this true? I didn't say anything wrong."

Well, Leon was almost confused when he saw the private message Isco sent to him.

From then on, he probably figured out Isco's preferred way of communication.

Isco would speak directly about topics and players he disliked.

At the same time, he would not be resentful of some venomous comments from friends.

So Li Ang became casual and straightforward with him.

For example, at this moment, the first sentence Li Ang sent to Isco was:

"Come out for a drink before the game, drink coffee, the kind that won't give you laxatives."

Less than half a minute later, Isco sent a photo of him still on the bus.

"No way, you haven't arrived in Madrid yet? Then I'm relieved, your preparations are not sufficient at all, and we will easily defeat you tonight!"

"You're talking nonsense! We've arrived in Madrid and are now rushing to the hotel!"

"Okay, tell me the address, I'll go there later."

"Ah? Really drink coffee?"

"Ah? I was just kidding, did you take it seriously?"

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"Get lost!"

Li Ang teased Isco as usual, and when he saw that the other party didn't reply to the message, he smiled and issued a formal invitation.

"No more jokes, you can't leave after the game, let's go out for dinner."

"Dinner? You treat me!"

"I treat you, I treat you, I'll just treat it as a way to comfort your hurt heart after losing the game."

"Hehe, I also have a lot of things to ask you, let's meet and chat for a while."

"What to talk about? Next year's Golden Boy Award? You have no chance, next year it will definitely go to Gotze or Hazard in Ligue 1."

"You, I want to talk to you about the feeling of playing in the Champions League!"

"Then there is even less to talk about. Submit a transfer application this summer and come to Real Madrid. I will take you to experience it in person in September this year."

"Go to hell! I don't want to go to Real Madrid, I want to go to Barcelona"

"Forget it, going to Barcelona is looking for death? Fabregas can't play the position he wants in Barcelona, ​​you go and sit on the bench? Listen to my advice, Real Madrid is your bright future~"

After a bunch of nonsense, and after making Isco entangled again, Li Ang finally put down his phone with satisfaction.

At around 9pm, after the two finished their warm-up at the Bernabeu, they interacted enthusiastically with each other.

But once the game started, the two started to compete with each other again.

Isco was no match for Li Ang in terms of confrontation as always.

But today, he used simpler and faster passes on the offensive end to make Malaga's offensive system run smoothly.

"Damn, I just gave you one piece of advice, and you really listened. Just get the ball past me."

Seeing that the situation was a little wrong, Li Ang provoked Isco.

But what he got in return was Isco's eye roll and the figure of him walking quickly with his short legs to support his teammates.

Pei Gong was sitting in the coaching seat and watching Isco's performance today, he couldn't be more satisfied.

In the past, Isco's performance was also great, but he just liked to stick to the ball too much and was too confident in his technical ability.

Today, Isco, who played more concisely, had fewer outstanding performances in breakthroughs.

But Malaga's overall offense was smoother and more natural.

This is undoubtedly what Pellegrini wanted to see.

Malaga took advantage of this momentum and tried to compete with Real Madrid for the midfield rhythm at the beginning.

After all, it is currently the fourth in La Liga, and it still has this strength.

Seeing this, Mourinho also asked Esindo, who started the game, to return to defense and sweep, trying to disrupt Malaga's offensive.

After getting used to Isco's new way of playing, Li Ang quickly found a targeted method.

We are not going to play dribbling today, right?

Okay, then you don't want the space you had before!

Li Ang used a close pressure and sticky defense, and Isco could no longer pass and run freely to connect the offense.

He is a core player in the frontcourt. If he doesn't retreat, he will be frozen by Li Ang in Real Madrid's half.

Seeing this, Cazorla had to retreat from the front line to help Isco share some organizational pressure.

And Isco also tried to change his style again, trying to use technology to get rid of Li Ang's pressure on him.

So Malaga returned to the old problems they had faced in the previous few times against Real Madrid.

Isco attacked with the ball, and Li Ang directly entangled him. If Isco was uncomfortable, the offensive operation of Malaga's frontcourt would have problems.

Before, Cazorla could reorganize Malaga's offense by retreating, but today Cazorla also had a tough opponent he had to face.

Essien showed a happy smile, and he and Li Ang froze Malaga's two offensive cores.

This time, Pei Gong was really uncomfortable.

Malaga couldn't open up the situation on the offensive end, but the backcourt had been bearing the sharp impact of several major offensive stars of Real Madrid.

In the 33rd minute of the first half, Ronaldo received the spiritual heel pass from Benzema who had returned from injury, and got the best kicking opportunity since the start of the game at the left edge of Malaga's penalty area.

He chose to shoot a lob.

The ball was fast and the arc was large!

This kind of lob was outrageous, it was a perfect combination of technology and strength!

Malaga goalkeeper Caballero wanted to save it, but he really couldn't save it.

As soon as the ball went in, the situation of the game quickly developed in the direction expected by Real Madrid as everyone expected.

Pei Gong looked at the current situation where his two frontcourt cores were frozen, and he had no choice but to let Isco retreat first.

In this way, Malaga's offensive organization can at least be guaranteed.

However, the offensive threat has also been reduced accordingly.

Joaquin and Cazorla alone cannot tear open Real Madrid's defense line to provide too much passing support to striker Longdong.

Therefore, Malaga's subsequent counterattack plan can only be powerless. Now Real Madrid has to invest in defense, which means that the opponent can be upset and helpless.

Li Ang looked at Isco, who was hit hard, but he didn't feel any guilt.

Well, at least at this moment, he agreed with Isco's approach on the training ground.

For friends, it's necessary to hit hard!

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