Chapter 22 Double the Reward! Playing in the Champions League Is the Right Way to Get Rich
After breaking the deadlock on the field, Real Madrid basically controlled the trend of the game.
It is not necessary to hold the ball tightly in their own hands. At this time, Real Madrid gave Ajax the opportunity to continue attacking.
So the players and coaches of Ajax were very embarrassed.
If they took the knife handed over by Real Madrid, they would attack. Real Madrid's counterattack was too sharp, and they were afraid.
But if they didn't take it, they were behind by one goal. You don't attack and still want to lose less and win?
If they really dare to play like this, they will be sprayed to death by their own fans and media when they return to the Netherlands.
Fortunately, there was not much time left in the first half. Ajax coach De Boer hesitated for a while and chose to let the team press out to attack.
No matter how strong Real Madrid's counterattack was, they couldn't get too good a chance to steal the ball and pass it in the last few minutes, right?
Ajax could at least use the midfield space given up by Real Madrid to attack for two or three rounds. If they didn't try, De Boer felt that his players would not be willing.
Well, De Boer found a reasonable reason for himself. Under his instructions, Ajax also invested a lot of troops to attack after the restart.
Li Ang and Alonso looked at each other, and then they tacitly pulled away from each other, allowing Khedira to retreat to the middle of the field to sweep.
I have to say that Brother Lian's physical fitness is really good. In the first half, he dribbled forward and covered the midfield to intercept, and now he doesn't look tired at all.
When the Ajax players advanced to the midfield with the ball, they saw Khedira, who was like an old cow, rushing up to do defensive interference, and they immediately looked disgusted.
Because although Khedira's success rate of stealing is not high, he can disturb you to the point of disgust.
Wherever you go with the ball, he will rush up to show his face. Anyone who encounters such a disruptive defender will be annoyed.
Li Ang and Alonso will not easily press out to steal at this time. They will lock the two ribs in front of the 30-meter area.
Ajax hesitated for a long time but couldn't find a place to attack.
If they go through the middle and pass Khedira, they will have to face the inward attack of Li Ang and Alonso.
Let's go to the side. After finally passing the two Real Madrid full-backs, Li Ang and Alonso's flank defense is here again!
Mourinho is more and more satisfied and comfortable, but De Boer is watching with pain.
The defensive ability of Real Madrid's midfield far exceeds his pre-match expectations.
With such hard horizontal coverage and vertical interception, is the opponent really the white Real Madrid instead of the iron-blooded blue army?
Shaking his head, De Boer has already begun to consider the counter-tactics for the second half in advance.
But as soon as he started to think, the situation on the field suddenly changed!
Ajax was intercepted by Li Ang who suddenly rushed forward after a long period of unsuccessful attack!
Li Ang's rush was to seize the moment when Ajax midfielder De Zeeuw just got rid of Khedira's harassment.
A steady and clean interception from the flank, De Zeeuw fell down, but the referee did not blow the whistle!
"A very clean and beautiful interception! Li Ang stood up and knocked the ball to Xabi Alonso!"
The commentator of Movista was excited.
And Alonso did not disappoint Real Madrid fans.
After stopping the ball and quickly observing the running position of the frontcourt players, he directly kicked a long and fast pass to the right side!
Fast and accurate!
Alonso's precise guidance hit the open area three meters in front of Di Maria who was advancing, leaving enough margin for the angel to spread his wings and run at full speed!
At the same time, in the middle and left, Higuain and Ronaldo also followed up very tacitly.
While taking away the Ajax backcourt defenders, they also gave Di Maria a variety of passing options.
Oh, no, there is one person missing.
At this time, how can we miss our face brother Khedira who loves to advance!
Real Madrid instantly formed a four-point forward rapid counterattack offensive, and more than 8,000 Ajax fans at the Bernabeu were numbed.
De Boer was even more anxious, shouting at his midfield players to chase back quickly!
Ajax players actually didn't need De Boer to remind them again. When Alonso sent a long pass, they used all their strength to defend.
But they couldn't outrun Alonso's long pass first, and secondly, they couldn't outrun the three forwards in the frontcourt of Real Madrid.
Speed is something that can't be outrun. Seeing the Real Madrid "runners" who were getting farther and farther away from themselves and others, the Ajax players who were chasing back were also desperate.
After Di Maria easily passed Jia's old defender Oye, he sent a low cross with the outside of his foot at the right edge of the penalty area!
Higuain was a little slower and didn't catch up this time.
But in the area behind the Ajax goal, Ronaldo, who rushed to the goal, would not let go of this big cake that was almost fed to his mouth.
With a light push, when the ball crossed the line and hit the net, Ronaldo had already turned around and excitedly called his teammates to celebrate together at the end line!
In the 44th minute of the first half, with only one minute left before the injury time, Real Madrid once again dealt a heavy blow to Ajax!
De Boer and his assistant were stunned on the sidelines, and there was a dead silence on the Ajax bench.
It was in sharp contrast to the jubilant Real Madrid bench on the other side!
At halftime, 2-0, Real Madrid had already established the victory. As long as they stayed steady in the second half and didn't take it lightly, Ajax would not be able to make any waves.
A good start to the Champions League in the new season, Real Madrid has already got half of it!
The Real Madrid fans at the Bernabeu are also celebrating with satisfaction at this moment.
The scene is not gorgeous and beautiful, but the new season is about to usher in three consecutive victories on both fronts. Even the most picky Real Madrid fans will be full of tolerance and longing for Mourinho and this new Real Madrid.
When the referee blew the whistle for the halftime break, there was a warm applause at the Bernabeu.
For the stars of Real Madrid, this may be the greatest affirmation of their hard work that they can get.
The commentator of Movistar even said bluntly that Mourinho has initially won the trust of the picky Real Madrid fans.
In a harmonious atmosphere, the Real Madrid players walked back to the player channel with laughter and joy, and Mourinho did not hesitate to praise him today.
Of course, after a round of rainbow fart praise, Mourinho still emphasized his tactical discipline again in a serious manner.
Mourinho, who is truly humorous, witty and approachable, only appears after the game.
Now, before the final whistle, he is a tough commander who requires his players to do their best for victory.
After a warning, the Real Madrid players have more or less thrown away some of the floating emotions in their minds.
After observing Mourinho's body language and motivational methods, Li Ang lowered his head and rested thoughtfully.
During this halftime break, Mourinho did not choose to make substitutions, and Real Madrid did not make any major tactical adjustments in the second half, and continued to deal with Ajax.
Real Madrid is not in a hurry, but Ajax cannot be in a hurry.
As if fishing, Alonso controlled the rhythm of the game and constantly hooked Ajax players to press forward and attack.
And Li Ang is the "fishing stick" prepared by Alonso on the shore.
When an Ajax player wants to quickly pass through the Real Madrid midfield, Li Ang's hammer will hit him hard!
After wearing down the Ajax players' momentum, Alonso started his fishing plan again.
After several repetitions, Ajax, unable to bear it, directly launched a radical attack across the board.
Real Madrid also made decisive adjustments. Khedira retreated to the right midfield, Alonso was on the left, and Leon was in the middle.
The three defensive midfielders swung, and I will defend you as hard as the wind and waves!
In the 73rd minute of the second half, Ajax was really tired of attacking. As soon as the momentum and physical strength dropped, Real Madrid made another long pass from the backcourt after stealing.
Higuain stood firm in the middle and passed the ball back to Khedira who was excited.
And Brother Lian also relied on the fact that his opponent was not as physically fit as him, and at this time he finally "rushed" and created an offensive route in the heart of Ajax.
After stumbling past an Ajax full-back who was trying to steal the ball, Khedira also tactfully passed the ball to Ronaldo who had been raising his hands frequently on the left.
It was not that he didn't want to continue dribbling, but Mourinho on the sidelines had a "bad" look in his eyes.
If Khedira wants to continue playing in his favorite position in the next game, he must not make the madman angry.
The face brother who knew B in his mind did not snatch the firing right from the forwards, and Ronaldo, who got the ball in the threatening area this time, did not let him pass the ball in vain.
After a bicycle fake move, Ronaldo suddenly broke out and forced to cut inside, and then kicked a forced low shot at a distance of about 25 or 26 meters from the Ajax goal!
Li Ang, who was looking far away with his hands on his hips, thought that Ronaldo would pass another straight pass to Higuain who was advancing forward, but he didn't expect to shoot directly!
The key is that this seemingly XJBT, unreasonable shot went in!
Li Ang touched his head, and looked at Khedira who ran towards the celebration place with a silly smile, and he really felt a little envious.
This can earn an assist data.
Really "I can do it too!".
Once the ball went in, the game was directly killed.
Mourinho began to deploy troops and let several main rotation players on the bench go on the court to feel the atmosphere of the Champions League.
Li Ang did not get the opportunity to accept the applause of the Real Madrid fans at the Bernabeu.
He played the whole game.
And at the moment when the whistle sounded at the end of the game, the reward broadcast of the system sounded in his mind.
Before he finished listening, Li Ang's eyes widened, and the uncontrollable surprise and excitement rushed straight to his head.
Compared with the La Liga, which he already felt had a very generous reward, a victory in the Champions League actually gave him double the winning points!
Double the basic points! Double the winning points!
"Sure enough, playing in the Champions League is the right way to get rich."