Chapter 33 The Afterglow of the Dynasty [Don’t Forget to Read]

After the incident in the player tunnel passed, players from both teams quickly followed the footsteps of the referee team and stepped onto the court.

After a year, the two teams met again in the Champions League group stage. Although they had changed their head coaches, they also changed their tactics.

But because of their advantage in the head-to-head record last year, the Milan players are quite confident.

And countless fans who were paying attention to this game also became excited at this moment.

Looking around, the people coming out of the player tunnel are football superstars one after another!

Ronaldo, Di Maria, Xavi Alonso, Casillas, Ramos

Ibrahimovic, Pirlo, Gattuso, Seedorf, Zambrotta, Ronaldinho, Nesta

Looking at the reputation of the players, Milan's momentum has completely overshadowed Real Madrid's.

No matter how old the superstars in Milan are, old superstars are still superstars.

There is also Inzaghi sitting on the Milan bench. When it comes to overall reputation, Real Madrid today is really no match for AC Milan.

But fame is fame, and in terms of combat effectiveness, Real Madrid is far behind Milan.

At least in Mourinho's view, there is no chance that the young Real Madrid he leads can't beat the Milan dynasty in its twilight years.

After all, everyone has to age, and the irreversible decline in various body functions cannot be easily compensated for by technology.

He also prepared a "tactical gift" for Milan's new coach Allegri today.

He doesn't know if the opponent likes it, but Real Madrid supporters will definitely like it very much~

“Both Real Madrid and AC Milan used a four-three-three starting formation today.

On Milan's side, the defense line from left to right is: Antonini, Bonera, Nesta, Zambrotta.

The three midfielders are left midfielder Seedorf, midfielder Pirlo, and right midfielder Gattuso.

Ronaldinho, Ibrahimovic and Pato started together on the front line.

Real Madrid's defense, from left to right, is: Marcelo, Carvalho, Pepe, Ramos.

The three midfielders are double midfielder Anga Alonso and central midfielder Khedira.

On the forward line, Ronaldo, Higuain, and Di Maria formed the offensive trident today, with Benzema on standby. "

He Wei is still sitting in the studio of Radio 5 today to explain the focus of this round of Champions League to domestic fans.

However, the guest commentator who partnered with him today was changed from director Zhang Lu to Xu Yang.

After talking to Xu Yang and asking him to introduce the starting players of the two teams, He Wei quickly took over the conversation and introduced the recent records and game status of the two European giants.

Real Madrid's morale and form are at its peak. Currently, they have six wins and one draw in the league. They have won the first two rounds of the Champions League group stage and have yet to lose.

Milan, after experiencing turbulent results at the beginning of the season, recently ushered in a wave of three consecutive league wins.

Milan also had one win and one draw in the first two rounds of the Champions League group stage, and is in pretty good shape.

It can be said that in this round of focus showdown, Real Madrid and Milan are both in good shape, fully worthy of the promotion title of "Strong Dialogue".

At the beginning of the game, Milan also took the initiative to launch a high-pressure press in the frontcourt. It seemed that they still looked confident that they were "not afraid of Real Madrid."

But how can I put it, Ibrahimovic and Pato grabbed the ball vigorously, Ronaldinho pressed up and ran a few steps and waited for his teammates to steal the ball.

However, Gattuso and Seedorf, who are getting older, are not as fast as they were when they were young. They still try their best to fight, but the results are not so good.

Because Real Madrid's backcourt players were running faster and their passing and receiving speed was also increased. With the cooperation of several crisp short passes, Milan's intention of high-pressure encirclement in the frontcourt was quickly broken.

Among them, Li Ang also used a successful close ball protection confrontation to defeat Seedorf.

He currently weighs less than 80 kilograms, but his core strength is solid and his shoulders are broad. A strong back to protect the ball and a cross pass left Seedorf helpless.

As soon as the ball reached Alonso's feet, Real Madrid's simple and efficient long pass counterattack started.

It is still about looking for Ronaldo. It is right to let Ronaldo make a sudden attack at the beginning to test the strength of the opponent's side defense.

Cristiano Ronaldo had this ability before his knee was seriously injured, and Zambrotta looked at Cristiano Ronaldo who had stopped the ball and came straight to him and urgently called Gattuso to help defend against the double team.

Cristiano Ronaldo has faced AC Milan twice in his previous career, but both times Cristiano Ronaldo was eliminated.

At that time, he was still at Manchester United, facing Milan at its peak. Kaká, who defeated him in 2007, even won the final Ballon d'Or.

Last year, Real Madrid met Milan in the Champions League group stage, which should have been Ronaldo's best "revenge" opportunity.

But it was a pity that he was injured and could not play at that time. He could only watch Real Madrid and Milan in front of the TV with no choice.

It was a "coincidence" that we met again this year. Cristiano Ronaldo's health was not a problem at all. It can only be said that it was God's will that a healthy Cristiano Ronaldo and Milan should be allowed to fight again.

At this time, Ronaldo, who was full of confidence, quickly advanced with the ball on the wing. Facing the double-teams of Zambrotta and Gattuso, he had no idea of ​​retreating.

A bicycle stepped on, and Ronaldo suddenly started to speed up on the wing, directly passing Gianluca Zambrotta, who was slightly inward!

But when Zambrotta and Gattuso also tried their best to catch up, Ronaldo smashed the ball inside again.

The speed was fast enough and the explosion was strong enough. Even though he was slightly embarrassed by the timely closing defense of Gattuso and Zambrotta, Ronaldo still successfully broke into the edge of Milan's penalty area!

After adjusting his breathing and pace, Ronaldo put all his strength into a long shot!

But Milan's goalkeeper Amelia was also very focused at this time.

At the critical moment, he blocked the threatening football that was heading straight for the lower right corner of the goal!

Bonera, who was still in shock, quickly kicked the ball to the half court, not giving Higuain another chance to steal the ball.

Ronaldo waved his fist and roared in frustration.

Li Ang stood in the backcourt and only had time to cover his head and say a pity, and then he immediately ran to the landing point of the football with Ibrahimovic.

Ibrahimovic, who was tall and long-legged, relied on the size of his "model" and did not take Li Ang, who came from behind, seriously at this moment.

He had already found a route and was ready to pass the ball to Ronaldinho, who was already pulling to the side and ready to start, and then he quickly moved forward to see if he could make a counterattack against Real Madrid.

But Li Ang did not rush up to block him as he thought.

Li Ang is not stupid. He will definitely suffer if he stands still and competes for position with Ibrahimovic.

The height difference is more than 10 centimeters. In terms of static confrontation, he is no match for Ibrahimovic now.

He estimated the time when the football fell, adjusted his pace in advance, and started to accelerate suddenly in the last two or three steps!

Ibrahimovic jumped up a little hastily when he was caught off guard, while Li Ang sprinted to compete for the header!

Although the two of them almost touched the ball at the same time in the end and failed to win a point, Li Ang's defense was successful, but Ibrahimovic's counterattack plan failed.

"Fuck!"

Ibrahimovic was quite annoyed by Li Ang's attack from behind.

He covered his still buzzing head and turned his head to look, but all he had left was a figure who was also rubbing his forehead and grinning quickly to return to defense.

"Hey, this kid"

Ibrahimovic was a little angry, but when he saw that Li Ang seemed to be even worse than him, his mood suddenly improved a little.

At this moment, tens of thousands of Real Madrid fans in the south stand of the Bernabeu also applauded and cheered for Li Ang's brave and tough defense.

He Wei and Xu Yang were so excited that they praised Li Ang again and again.

This defense was indeed beautiful. Li Ang's decisive header did not give Ibrahimovic the opportunity to calmly organize the frontcourt attack.

And when facing an opponent who was much taller and stronger than him, Li Ang was not afraid at all.

Dare to defend, and can defend!

At this moment, Li Ang left countless neutral fans with a vivid image of both toughness and ability.

Real Madrid also showed their overall advantage against Milan in this simple attack and defense conversion at the beginning.

It is difficult for Milan's defense line to restrain Real Madrid's sharp knife breakthrough like last season.

On the defensive end, with Li Ang, a young midfielder who dares to fight and rush to take on the front defense, plus Alonso who has not yet exerted his strength.

It is much more difficult for Milan to break through to the front of Real Madrid's defense line than last year.

After seeing the results of this attack and defense, countless Real Madrid fans are relieved.

Although Milan is strong, he can't beat time.

Real Madrid has been strengthening every year, with fresh blood joining, and the champion coach Mourinho has come.

Milan's lineup is getting older year by year. The superstars who were the backbone five or six years ago have become veterans now, but they are still the backbone.

Looking at the most intuitive investment comparison, Milan can't become a stumbling block for Real Madrid, which is striving for revival.

The subsequent game process has basically evolved into a situation where Real Madrid controls the rhythm and attacks continuously, and Milan is forced to retract the formation again and again, and rarely gets a few counterattack opportunities.

Ronaldinho is silent, and he is completely useless in the frontcourt without the ball.

Because he really doesn't like defense, even if he pretends to return to defense, the defensive efficiency can only be said to be so-so.

Allegri is standing on the side of the court, looking at the situation where his side is almost suppressed by Real Madrid and is also full of sorrow.

Especially seeing Pirlo being hit head-on by Khedira again and again, and being unable to keep up with the defense, he was even more helpless.

But he really had no one to replace at this time.

The old captain Ambrosini's old injury recurred and he is currently lying in bed. He can only use Pirlo and Flamini in the position of defensive midfielder.

But to be honest, these two are not the type of defensive midfielder he likes.

Other Italian coaches may like to move the core of the organization backward, but he likes the "all-round warrior".

The type of midfielder who is tough enough, balanced in offense and defense, and physically fit is his favorite.

So he reused Gattuso and Seedorf as soon as he took office.

Ronaldinho and Pirlo are both roles that should be replaced in his tactical design. Boateng, who is currently a substitute for Ronaldinho, is basically his designated starting midfielder in the future.

It is Pirlo that has always been a headache for Allegri.

Thinking of this, Allegri subconsciously looked towards the Real Madrid half, and looked at Li Ang, who was now responsible for protecting the midfield and backcourt because Alonso was pressing forward to organize.

Is he tough? This 19-year-old young player is indeed tough enough!

After confronting Ibrahimovic, Li Ang used a fierce shovel to block Pato's rapid advance, and also fought with Seedorf on the wing until both fell to the ground!

The ball is enough, the ball protection is good, but the organizational ability is not visible, because Alonso was in control of the ball before.

But the defensive midfielder with poor organizational ability is not a problem for Allegri, because Ibrahimovic can rely on the frontcourt attack.

The front-court attack mode with Ibrahimovic as the core is enough in Serie A. The midfield only needs to organize the ball, and then.

Just give the ball to Ibrahimovic, why bother to play backcourt organization!

Good defense, strong enough, can help teammates on both sides of the midfield to pass the ball, timely support and defense, large coverage area, still young, and can't spend much money on salary.

Allegri looked at Li Ang and became more and more satisfied, and more and more moved.

Until the sudden whistle sounded on the field, Allegri took his eyes back from Li Ang with difficulty.

"Who fouled? Real Madrid or our players?"

"We, we gave Real Madrid a free kick opportunity."

"Huh? What position?"

"Top of the penalty area."

Allegri was dumbfounded when he heard the assistant coach's explanation.

At this moment, Real Madrid fans were happy.

Mourinho also walked to the sidelines, staring at Ronaldo who had already set up the football, began to measure the steps and posed a handsome pose.

This distance is a perfect opportunity for Ronaldo to score.

Li Ang was not saying anything flattering when he said to Ronaldo that he was the best free kicker in the world.

Whether he was the best or not, fans of all kinds naturally have different answers, but there is no doubt that Ronaldo in the 10-11 season was indeed one of the top three free kickers on the planet.

Milan lined up a wide "human wall" of seven people, almost blocking the possibility of the ball bypassing the human wall in front of the penalty area.

Their fear of Ronaldo's free kicks can be seen.

After the referee blew the whistle again, Ronaldo quickly took a run-up, and then kicked an exaggerated short-distance elevator ball that rose only more than one meter and then fell rapidly!

This free kick directly penetrated the human wall and went straight into the lower right corner of the goal in the astonished eyes of Milan goalkeeper Amelia!

It was exactly the same as the goal position that Ronaldo aimed at in the opening stage of the long shot!

But this time Amelia could only watch the ball enter the net.

After all, the human wall composed of seven Milan players and three Real Madrid players was directly penetrated. He really couldn't figure it out!

Allegri cursed with an ugly face.

Mourinho on the other side roared and turned around, signaling the Real Madrid fans behind him to give his players a bigger and more enthusiastic cheer!

Li Ang and Alonso ran to the front court happily.

Ronaldo's free kick was really beautiful, and he scored a goal in the 14th minute of the opening. It was also a "perfect" first 15 minutes for Real Madrid!

Both the offensive and defensive ends suppressed AC Milan, and Mourinho's Real Madrid continued to be strong in the Champions League.

The Milan dynasty that once shocked the world finally went to its own twilight.

The one win and one draw against Real Madrid last season should be their last afterglow.

And Li Ang knew more clearly how desperate AC Milan would fall into the abyss in the future.

Fortunately, Milan can still hold on for two or three seasons in Serie A before falling off the cliff completely.

Li Ang felt that his close-range "inspection" could end early.

He is very satisfied.

Whether it is the current situation of Milan's midfield or the several veterans in Milan's lineup.

He is very satisfied.