1237 Ancelotti's weakness
Real Madrid's defense is wrong!
Yang Yang was walking on the court panting, but he couldn't help but have such an idea popped up in his mind.
Just now, it was another long pass from Ramos from the backcourt, but under the pressure of the opponent, he failed to pass the ball. After being intercepted in the back midfielder, he quickly counterattacked, and Griezmann almost scored a single goal.
In a game, it is definitely not an accident that was beaten by the opponent twice in a row.
The reason for this phenomenon is very simple, there is a problem with Real Madrid's defense.
Since 2009, Benitez began to take over the Bernabeu, tailoring a rigorous offensive and defensive system for Real Madrid and introducing high-level players in a targeted manner, Real Madrid's defense has always been very solid and stable.
But until recently, the team's defense has gradually exposed problems.
Yang Yang felt that the main reason was Modric's injury.
As early as the Benitez era and Ancelotti's early stages, Real Madrid adopted a double midfielder combination. Xavi Alonsogamascherano's configuration made Real Madrid's defense line become imperfect.
Although Xavi Alonso gradually faded his position in Real Madrid and Modric and other players replaced him, in fact, in the midfielder position, Real Madrid still had Mascherano, Xavi Martinez and Ilia La Mendi, and even Casemiro was loaned to Porto.
In other words, in Real Madrid's lineup system, there has always been a defensive midfielder.
This season, Mascherano was not in a particularly ideal state due to his age and participating in the World Cup. After Tony Cross joined, he quickly gained a foothold. James Rodriguez joined at a sky-high price of 80 million euros, so Ancelotti began to try not to set up a defensive midfielder.
Therefore, Tony Cross and Modric's dual-organized midfielder was naturally born. At the same time, because of Yang Yang's comeback, Real Madrid's attack power was greatly improved, so Real Madrid was in a state of unstoppable momentum in the first half.
Victories often cover up a lot of things, such as Real Madrid's defense.
After Modric was injured, Ancelotti began to try to replace the Croatians with a technical midfielder, so De Bruyne, James Rodriguez, Isco and so on... He kept trying, but he didn't think about letting Mascherano fix a position again.
In teams like Real Madrid, offensive football is politically correct. One of the important reasons why Ancelotti is popular among Real Madrid is that he can lead the team to play good football and win.
Not only that, the Italians are also proud of their classic configuration of the four No. 10 midfielders in AC Milan.
As for people, they will inevitably begin to relax their vigilance and become proud after a series of victories.
With Real Madrid's current lineup configuration, not to mention other teams, even facing Barcelona, they have the advantage in strength. In this case, it is natural for Ancelotti to try to win-win between good offensive football and results.
Strictly speaking, Modric and Tony Kroos are not defensive midfielders, and they are not even organized midfielders. However, after coming to Real Madrid, both of them retreated and at the same time they transformed into outstanding organizational midfielders. This is Ancelotti's credit.
Among the double midfielders, Modric's comprehensiveness and running range have made him make great contributions to both offense and defense. Anyone who has seen his data can understand the importance of his midfield in Real Madrid.
But Modric was injured, causing Real Madrid's midfielder to lose an important defensive barrier at once. Tony Kroos played as a midfielder in Bayern Munich. His defensive ability was not strong, as did David Silva, James Rodriguez, Isco and De Bruyne.
This made Real Madrid quickly unbalance the midfield after losing Modric.
The reason why it did not appear before was that the team was in good shape, with strong attack firepower, and the rhythm of winning streaks made Real Madrid continue to be unstoppable, but after the winter break, the state was interrupted, and with repeated encounters of strong enemies, all the problems suddenly surged out.
Playing other teams may not be so obvious because they are too weak.
But when playing Atletico Madrid, this problem of Real Madrid is fully exposed.
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When Yang Yang realized this, he immediately looked to the sidelines, made a gesture to Zidane, and soon took advantage of the opportunity to die and ran over quickly.
"We need Javier." Yang Yang said with great certainty.
Zidane reached out and touched his bald head, "I'm also discussing this issue with Carlo."
Obviously, the coaching staff also realized this problem.
"If you don't want to lose the game, don't hesitate anymore. This is the second leg of the knockout round!" Yang Yang reminded.
Ancelotti is indeed a bit indecisive in some things, so in his coaching career, there is often a situation where his team can play everywhere when the weather is smooth, but once a serious problem occurs, he cannot solve it in time, and he will suffer a crushing defeat.
Looking at the teams he has coached, almost without exception, they have experienced such a crushing defeat.
Of course, even so, it cannot be denied that Ancelotti is the world's top tactical master, because no one is perfect.
"I will convey it for you." Zidane knew that Yang Yang was anxious, patted his shoulder and signaled him to go back to the competition as soon as possible.
Yang Yang ran back to the field quickly.
Behind him, Zidane and Ancelotti stood outside the coach's seat and were discussing something. Ancelotti seemed not particularly willing, but Zidane was more excited, but no one knew what they were talking about.
Yang Yang guessed that Ancelotti should still stubbornly want to continue to give it a try.
He is like this, with a good man's character, indecisive in his work, and then after a complete defeat, he will uncover his last fig leaf and repent.
But does Real Madrid really have to experience such a crushing defeat?
In the 55th minute, Real Madrid finally made the first substitution adjustment in the game.
Mascherano replaced James Rodriguez, and Ancelotti finally began to strengthen the midfield defense.
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At the beginning of the season, Mascherano lost his main position.
Many people believe that the 30-year-old Argentine midfielder is losing favor at Real Madrid, but Ilia La Mendi is more popular with Real Madrid's management because he is not only a Spanish local player, but also younger.
But Mascherano has always been diligent in Real Madrid, and has never been vague in training and competitions. Even as a substitute, he has fulfilled the tasks arranged by the coaching staff conscientiously. Although he has few opportunities to play, his performance is still relatively stable.
After the substitute came on the court this time, the coaching staff gave him only one task, that is, quickly stabilize the midfield, especially defense.
But it turns out that Mascherano is indeed a good defensive player. With him, there will be a barrier immediately in the middle and backcourt.
After stabilizing the midfield, Real Madrid has gained a foothold and can invest more offensive efforts in the frontcourt.
In the 64th minute, Real Madrid formed a siege against Atletico Madrid. After David Silva took the ball outside the penalty area, he headed to the middle, but suddenly passed the ball over the top and sent the ball into the penalty area.
Yang Yang quickly penetrated the left side of the penalty area from the middle, blocked Godin with his body, and stopped the ball in front of him with his chest. After turning around, he shot hard directly with his left foot, and shot a shot against the ground.
The ball directly rubbed against the left post of the goal and crashed into the Atletico Madrid goal.
"goallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!!"
"Yang Yang! It's Yang Yang again! Scoring twice!"
"At the critical moment, in the dullness, Yang Yang once again broke through Atletico Madrid's goal, three to two!"
“This is definitely a goal like gold!
Yang Yang was also very excited after scoring the goal, and rushed out of the stadium quickly, pointing at David Silva from afar.
David Silva was very comfortable with the assist this time. After stopping the ball with his chest, he turned around and kicked up. Godin did not dare to foul easily in the penalty area, and he could not stop Yang Yang's actions.
Three to two, the total score is five to four, Real Madrid is leading again!
The entire Bernabeu Stadium has completely turned into a sea of jubilation!
Tonight was originally a display ceremony for Yang Yang's Golden Ball Awards, but if you lose to Atletico Madrid, it will undoubtedly be a tragic incident that brings joy and sorrow. Not only does Yang Yang not allow it, but Real Madrid fans also do not allow it.
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After Real Madrid scored another goal, Atletico Madrid began to fall into a disadvantageous situation.
Although they stubbornly equalized the score 2-2, they are now behind and they can no longer maintain the Iron Barrel formation.
Simeone's team had to make substitutions and increase offense, but due to the excessive consumption of the game, Atletico Madrid players were no longer able to maintain the high-intensity midfield and front court pressing and oppression.
In the 75th minute, Real Madrid quickly launched a counterattack.
It was David Silva who took the ball outside the penalty area again, and kept pushing Mario Suarez, but suddenly passed it to the left side of the front of the penalty area. Hazard stopped the ball to Marcelo on the left, and turned around and inserted it diagonally towards the bottom line.
Marcelo understood it and immediately sent a straight pass to Hazard.
The Belgian winger quickly inserted in the back row, caught up with the ball, and passed it to the middle before Godin. Yang Yang rushed up quickly and competed for the top of the ball with Miranda at the same time. However, Yang Yang got stuck in the position and grabbed the ball, headed the ball from close range, directly hitting the ball into Atletico Madrid's goal.
hat trick!
Four to two!
"goallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!"
"Yang Yang completely killed the game!"
"No suspense!"
"Real Madrid is temporarily leading four to two, but it is probably difficult for Atletico Madrid to recover these two goals."
"Yang Yang is in a very good condition. In the dullness, he used a hat trick to help Real Madrid get out of the dilemma."
"At the same time, we should also note that after Mascherano came on the court, Real Madrid's midfield also stabilized, which should be what Ancelotti needs to consider next."
Chapter completed!