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Chapter 108 Overall Strength Top Five in Europe [First Update]

After conceding two goals, Real Madrid players became unprecedentedly cautious in their attitude towards the game.

After taking a two-goal lead, Monaco did not press forward, but instead waited in the midfield, ready to complete several more steals and counterattacks.

It's just that Real Madrid was too cautious and failed to launch a large-scale attack.

The rest of the first half of the game seemed relatively uneventful.

As the first half of the game ended, the two teams returned to the locker room.

Zidane's first words after entering the locker room were: "Guys, what did I say before the game?"

These words made the Real Madrid players feel ashamed.

The more they looked down on Monaco before the game, the more embarrassed they are now.

As the captain, Ramos apologized to the head coach on behalf of the whole team: "We really underestimated the opponent. This was a serious mistake."

Zidane nodded: "I am very happy that you can realize this. The Champions League title is an honor from last season and has little to do with this season. If you face the new season with the mentality of "we are the Champions League champions and we are invincible", I dare say that we will definitely fail."

"We can accept being two goals behind Monaco at halftime in this Super Cup, but what if we lose the La Liga title or the Champions League because of this?"

Zidane took his chance and hammered his players.

For a team like Real Madrid, as long as they have the right mentality.

One of the best teams in the world - here's their roster.

It is an exaggeration to say that the dog is tied with a crown.

But as long as a head coach can control the Real Madrid locker room and make Real Madrid's stars united.

Whatever tactics are used.

Real Madrid's combat ceiling is extremely high.

After learning from the lesson in the first half, Real Madrid players no longer ignored Zidane's words.

They nodded solemnly.

"We must clearly realize one thing: our opponent is very strong!"

Zidane said.

"They are a team on the same level as Atletico Madrid and Barcelona."

Inside the Monaco dressing room.

Jardim was reminding his players to be mentally prepared for the second half.

"Our opponent is the defending champion of the Champions League!"

Yalding said.

"They will definitely launch a counterattack in the second half. I hope you can be mentally prepared."

Monaco players are full of fighting spirit.

Being able to lead the defending Champions League champions Real Madrid by two goals at halftime greatly boosted their confidence.

After the second half of the game started.

Monaco adopted a tactic of strangling the team in midfield.

They carried out high-intensity pressing and aggressive defense in the midfield and backcourt, and once they had an opportunity, they would pass the ball across half court as soon as possible.

But Real Madrid players adjusted their mentality after the half-time break.

They no longer treated Monaco as a minor player that could be easily dealt with.

Instead, they regarded it as a team on the same level as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

After Real Madrid players adjusted their mentality.

Monaco indeed felt tremendous pressure.

Real Madrid launched continuous attacks.

The fiftieth minute of the game.

Modric received the ball with his back to the goal. Facing Fabinho who was rushing towards him, he changed direction continuously, turned around, and then passed the ball with the outside of his foot!

The football drew an arc in the air, bypassed the defender and accurately found Bale coming from the right.

"Modric... beautiful outside of the foot!"

"Oh!! Bell!"

Amid the cheers of the entire stadium.

The Welshman showed off his superb individual abilities.

During his sprint, he raised his foot to stop the ball towards the middle, then he shook off Mendy's defense. Then, facing the central defender Glick who came to defend, he raised his left foot and pretended to shoot.

Glick quickly turned his body sideways to make a blocking move.

结果
Bale's shooting action was fake, his real purpose was to kick the ball with the outside of his left foot and cut inside!
Glick was cut in and Monaco's center lane was wide open!

"Gareth Bale!!"

to the exclamations of the commentators.

Bale kicked the ball!

The football hit the goal without any suspense - it was a powerful shot in the penalty area and it was difficult for the goalkeeper to react.

"Bale! Bale! Bale! Gareth Bale!!!"

The commentator of Marca Radio cheered.

Real Madrid fans throughout the stadium also jumped up.

"Modric made a wonderful pass with the outside of his foot, Bale stopped and passed, then faked a shot and scored! This is a complete reflection of the personal abilities of the Real Madrid stars."

"Two to one! Real Madrid scored a goal! The suspense of the game is back!"

"Real Madrid players seemed to be awakened in the second half, and they finally showed the strength of the Champions League champions!"

The commentators exclaimed.

In the media box.

The Spanish reporters also cheered.

"With Cristiano out, it's time for Bale to step up!"

"awesome!"

“He’s Cristiano on the right!”

After scoring the goal, Bale ran to the corner flag area and made a golf celebration gesture.

The Spanish reporters' faces froze when they saw this action - they all knew why Bale did this.

Because after the European Cup, Bale waited until the last day of the holiday to return to Madrid.

What did he do during his vacation?

Went to participate in a golf tournament.

This led to Bale being criticized by the Spanish media, who believed that he was not doing his job and was taking Real Madrid's salary for fun.

As a result, after scoring the goal, Bale used a golf celebration action to slap his face, which made those Spanish reporters in the media seats who had basically followed suit and criticized Bale a little embarrassed.

They were just singing praises for Bell.
Omar laughed in the media booth: "Bale is responding to the Spanish media."

"Bale scored a goal. Monaco is in some trouble now. Real Madrid is gaining momentum. It is impossible to curb Real Madrid's attack by relying on defense."

Jardim came to the sidelines.

After a little thought, he decided to change people.

Falcao was quickly called by the assistant coach to warm up.

Two minutes later, he was standing on the sidelines.

Jardim put his arm around his shoulders and said, "Tell the players that we need to attack and use the attack to suppress Real Madrid's momentum!"

Falcao nodded repeatedly.

He was somewhat surprised by the head coach's bold tactical choice.

But this also proves Jardim's confidence in the team.

"Monaco is ready to replace Falcao. After two seasons of loaning out, Monaco is ready to keep Falcao in the team this season, but his role is a bit awkward because the center position is firmly occupied by Yang Guang. As the captain of Monaco in the new season, what role will Falcao play in this lineup?"

As Omar was speaking, his expression suddenly changed.

"Falcao replaced Bakayoko?!"

"This is a very unbelievable substitution. Will Monaco change to 442? Or continue with 433? This is a bit confusing."

Many commentators were very surprised by Jardim's substitution choice. They thought it would be a positional substitution, but Falcao replaced a defensive midfielder!
Zidane also looked surprised on the sidelines.

He watched Falcao rush onto the field.

After some instructions, the positions of Monaco's players changed.

B Silva retreated and played in the midfield.

Falcao stood on the right side, but he did not move along the sideline, but on the right flank.

Mbappe was standing very close to the sidelines, almost moving along the left sideline.

"Asymmetric formation"

Zidane and his assistant looked at each other.

“They want to seize control of the midfield?!”

Betony let out a long sigh and made a judgment that even shocked himself.

He didn't know whether Jardim was confident or arrogant.

His opponent is Real Madrid!
Could it be that he thinks that with the three midfielders, Lemar, B Silva and Fabinho.

Can he compete with Real Madrid's three midfielders of Modric, Kroos and Casemiro? !

If Monaco plays defensive counterattack honestly.

Although the situation will be passive.

But they may not lose.

Yet they are now seeking to gain control of the situation.
This could very well lead to their defeat.

Because there are not many teams in this world that dare to say that they can have an advantage in control over the three midfielders of Mokoka - purely in terms of control, the only one who is stronger than these three midfielders is perhaps Xhaka and Baibu at the peak of Barcelona, right?

Zidane frowned.

Has Monaco's head coach lost his mind?
After a few minutes.

Zidane finally understood where Jardim's confidence came from.

"It's Yang."

Real Madrid assistant coach Bettoni also frowned.

Because Sunshine retreated very deeply, and when he retreated, the space in the penalty area and the task of interspersed running fell to Falcao.

Falcao is also a top center forward and Real Madrid's defense cannot ignore him.

And the support of Sunshine's withdrawal.

It can help Monaco's midfield to control the ball very well.

Just like it is now.

At the top of the penalty area, Yangguang received the ball.

Casemiro tried to interfere, but was blocked by Yangguang's big body.

The Brazilian used his hands and feet, but couldn't reach the ball that was protected by the sun.

Kroos came over to help, and Yang Guang shook his ankle and passed the ball to B Silva.

He alone held back two midfielders, creating space for other Monaco players.

So that on the scene.
Monaco can really compete on equal terms with Real Madrid in the midfield.

Paris.

Emery was watching the game in front of the TV.

He has already identified Monaco as his main rivals in Ligue 1.

Naturally, he would be very concerned about all the dynamics of this team.

Including their clash with Real Madrid in the European Super Cup.

Before Falcao replaced Bakayoko, Emery thought Jardim had lost his mind.

The result is now
Emery couldn't hide the surprise on his face at all.

Sunshine retreated to support, Falcao roamed in the penalty area, and Mbappe received the ball on the wing at any time looking for opportunities for one-on-one breakthroughs.

Such an adjustment.

It really allows Monaco to compete with a team like Real Madrid on the field.

There is even a tendency to gain the upper hand.

Originally, Emery felt that Jardim's decision to keep Falcao and give him the captain's armband was a hidden danger in Monaco's locker room - because they have two top center forwards.

And one of them must be substituted.

This is not only a waste of resources, but also leads to conflicts between players.

As a result, Jardim has now found a way for Falcao and sunshine to coexist.

Emery stared at the sunlight on the TV screen.

After all
Or maybe this Chinese is just too strong.

With such a large body weight, he is still in such good physical condition and has such a wide range of activities.
Is this guy really human?
Emery's brows were almost wrinkled like the Alps.

Just now.

Sunshine caught the ball again.

Because before he always passed the ball after attracting two defenders, this time the Real Madrid players were not fooled.

Ramos headed out from the penalty area and hit the sun.

Sunshine pulled the ball and tried to turn around, but Ramos was stuck in a key position, preventing Sunshine from turning directly.

At this time, B Silva was entangled by Kroos, but the Portuguese was very flexible and he temporarily got rid of Kroos with a fishhook run.

Seeing this, Yangguang passed the ball, then took a step back, and then suddenly rushed into the penalty area.

Ramos hurriedly followed and retreated into the penalty area.

At this time, B dribbled sideways and pushed with his right foot.

The through ball went past Casemiro and found the sunlight in the gap.

Yangguang suddenly swung his legs while running.

This action caused Varane, another central defender in the penalty area, to rush over and block the ball.

However, when Yangguang raised his foot and put it down, the arch of his foot passed horizontally!
Everyone's eyes followed the ball that was passed by the sun.
In a small restricted area.

A figure came in like a ghost, sliding and shooting!
"Falcao!!"

to the exclamations of the narrators.

Falcao found space through exquisite off-ball movement.

Yangguang's pass gave him the perfect opportunity to shoot without stopping the ball.

He shoveled the football into the goal.

"GOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!"

The commentator's roar came from the TV.

Paris head coach Emery sat on the sofa, leaning forward with a frown.

This Monaco team not only has a strong starting lineup, but they also have a lot of adjustments afterwards.

Falcao, Moutinho, Hojbjerg.
These players can all emerge as the backhand that changes the game situation.

Especially Falcao.
Emery can even imagine the oppressive feeling brought by the four attackers, Sunshine, Falcao, Mbappe and B Silva, starting together when facing some weak teams.

The key to competition in the league lies in the ability to score points against weaker teams.

After all, the two sides only have two direct games in a season.

Winning any opponent is three points.

The ability to steadily bully weak opponents is the most important ability to win the league marathon.

Judging from the players that appeared on the Monaco field.
Emery could have anticipated it.

With such control, Monaco's ability to bully weak opponents is really strong.
Zidane and his assistant Bettoni sat in the coaching booth.

"This team's overall strength ranks among the top five in Europe!"

Zidane suddenly said.

He sighed.

Not to mention Real Madrid players.

Didn't he himself underestimate Monaco?

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