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Chapter 119 Tactical Victory [Third Update]

The Stade Louis II is small.

It can only accommodate 20,000 people.

Monaco is already the French Ligue 1 champion. Before that, they were not just a supporting role in the league. Logically, they could have moved to a bigger stadium.

But because Monaco is a small place, they don't need to change to a bigger stadium.

However, being small also has its advantages.

That is, the stands are close enough to the locker rooms.

In the visiting team's locker room.

Atletico Madrid's players seemed to be sitting in a stand, and the noise came from the stand without any hindrance. They could even see the ceiling shaking, which made people wonder if the ceiling would collapse under the feet of the fanatical fans above.
Putting the visiting team's locker room in such a terrible place.

Of course it was intentional.

This is actually part of the home advantage.

Every home team will try every possible way to create trouble for the visiting team and make them crazy.

It is said that when Arsenal's Emirates Stadium was under construction.

Wenger personally supervised the construction of the visiting team's locker room.

We strive to ensure that every team that comes here will be impressed by the visiting locker room at the Emirates Stadium.

Atletico Madrid's coaches and players couldn't help but look up at the shaking ceiling.

The Argentine coach spread his hands: "Okay, this is the situation. This is an away game, guys, we need to be mentally prepared. They will be crazy. However, if we can score against them, they will be in big trouble."

This is Monaco's first Champions League game at home this season.

So Monaco fans are obviously more enthusiastic than usual in other games.

They welcomed this key battle of the Champions League group stage with huge cheers.

Simeone sat in the coaching booth.

The game has just started.

His team showed its style.

Forward Gameiro rushed forward to press the ball and made a sliding tackle, knocking Subasic to the ground when he received the ball and kicked it away.

Amidst shrill boos.

There was a conflict between players from both sides right after the start of the game.

Atletico Madrid's players clearly took it very seriously.

They just want to provoke Monaco's emotions in this way.

"Youth is their advantage, but also their weakness!"

Simeone said this before his players walked out of the locker room.

To win.

He can do whatever it takes.

Through some small means, the young people in Monaco were angered and their emotions lost control and they lost their sense of proportion.
Simeone doesn't mind doing this at all.

In the world of football.

The game was beautiful and gentlemanly, but we lost the game.

By any means necessary, victory is won.

This is the proposition of many coaches' coaching ideas.

"To be or not to be, that is the question."

If ugliness could win.

So how many people would choose an ugly victory?

Not all teams have the capital to play beautiful football.

Not all head coaches like to please fans with flashy offensive football.

Some people like to appreciate the gorgeous football tactics.

Some people simply like to win - such as Simeone and Mourinho.

They can do anything to win.

The referee intervened by blowing the whistle.

Separate the players from both teams.

Then they tried to strike a balance and gave a yellow card to Gameiro, who was causing trouble, and then gave a yellow card to the central defender Germerson, who was the first to rush up and push Gameiro.

This time the handling made Jardim on the sidelines furious.

His team suffered a loss at the start of the game.

Gameiro is a striker, so he got a yellow card.

Germerson is a central defender.

He received a yellow card at the start of the game. Isn't that equivalent to tying one of his hands at the start and forcing him to participate in the rest of the game?

The Brazilian looked indignant.

The other Monaco players also looked quite unwilling.

Seeing this scene, Simeone's mouth corners slightly raised.

Just now.

He saw a player he was familiar with running back from the frontcourt.

It's Falcao.

"Guys, come here!"

Falcao, wearing the captain's armband, called everyone over.

"You've been fooled. This is how they play the game. Their goal is to make you lose control of your emotions and make you lose your composure during the game!"

“This is their conspiracy!”

Falcao exclaimed.

Although I didn't hear what Falcao said.

But Simeone could guess it.

He knew the Colombian and the Colombian knew him.

Simeone didn't think Falcao's reminder was useful.

Young people are easily carried away.

If it happens a few more times, they will forget Falcao's reminder.

"This is so shameless!"

“Too unscrupulous!”

A group of young people became indignant when they heard Big Brother reveal the "secret" of Atletico Madrid's victory.

"It's okay. Aren't they going to press us in the front court? Be firm and kick the ball towards me!"

Sunshine said, patting his head.

Seeing the sunshine, everyone felt relieved.

There is sunshine in the front field like a beacon.

Are you guys playing dirty?
We'll play hard with you!
"That's the style of Atletico Madrid. The Monaco players have to be very focused."

Inside the CCTV studio.

Commentator He Wei frowned.

"This approach is really effective, especially against young teams."

"凸(艹皿艹)! The way Atlético Madrid plays is so disgusting!"

"I'm deliberately messing with your mentality!"

"The young people in Monaco might really be fooled..."

"Atletico Madrid are full of veterans."

"Don't be fooled!"

"What a disgusting tactic."

"Winning is enough, who cares if the tactics are disgusting or not."

"hehe."

About preferences and debates over tactical styles.

It always keeps those who know basketball arguing for three days and three nights.

Just like it is now.

The comment section of a certain person soon went awry.

The fans engaged in a passionate debate on "criticism or praise of Atletico's tactics."

Atletico Madrid's pressing was indeed suffocating.

Almost every Monaco player will face pressure.

B Silva retreated all the way to the penalty area to receive the ball, and with his footwork, he got rid of Koke's pressing.

The escape in the penalty area caused the Monaco fans in the stands to experience soaring blood pressure and accelerated heartbeats.

If the ball is intercepted here, the consequences can be imagined.

But this also shows the confidence of the Portuguese.

After he got rid of Koke, he immediately made a long pass.

The ball was passed diagonally to the left, and Mendy was already pressing forward.

At this time, everyone could see Monaco's tactical changes in this game.

The three forwards crowded into the penalty area, drawing Atletico Madrid's defenders to the middle.

The flanks are completely left to the two full-backs.

Mendy stopped the ball with his chest, and then as soon as he crossed the half court, he passed the ball directly into the penalty area!

What I'm looking for is the sunshine.

Sunshine was almost hugged by Godin.

However, in this situation, he still headed the ball slightly and passed it to Lemar.

But when the ball fell, Godin let go.

He was worried that if he kept holding the ball, once the ball fell, Yangguang would fall to the ground, and it would most likely be a penalty.

But as soon as he relaxed, Yangguang suddenly turned around and headed into the penalty area.

This move immediately attracted the attention of Atletico Madrid defenders in the penalty area.

After receiving the ball, Lemar also made an action to pass the ball directly to Sunshine, which further deepened the Atletico Madrid players' attention on Sunshine.

however.

When Lemar passed the ball.

They were horrified!
The ball was not passed directly to Yangguang, but to Falcao who ran to the right rib!
Because of the attraction of the sun, the defense was taken away.

Falcao received the ball without anyone marking him closely.

Then he showed the composure of a shooter.

As he stopped the ball, he stared at the goal and looked at the position of goalkeeper Oblak.

He stopped the ball with his left foot, moved it to the right, and then shot it with the instep of his foot.

The football went in the opposite direction of Oblak and went over the goal.

"Falcao! Falcao! Falcao!!! Falcao scored in the ninth minute and Monaco is leading!"

The Stade Louis II was in a state of complete chaos.

Monaco fans jumped up and raised their arms.

"Red and White Army!"

After seeing the goal, Jardim did not celebrate immediately, but turned and ran towards his assistants.

The coaches in the coaching booth also stood up and high-fived each other to celebrate.

Because this is a victory for the tactics arranged by the coaching staff.

Three forwards entered the box, allowing Mbappe and Falcao to move around Sunshine.

This is a temporary solution proposed by the coaching staff.

It turns out.

The effect is very good.

With the distraction and attraction of the sun, as long as the ball is passed into the penalty area, Monaco's attack can be more direct.

Just like just now.

If Atletico Madrid goes to defend Falcao.

Then Sunshine and Mbappe can also get space.

When Lemar received the ball.

There are three points in front of him where he can pass the ball.

Instead of playing as a double forward or a single center forward, you often only have the choice of passing the ball to Yangguang or passing it to the wing.

this way.

Very suitable for dealing with a team like Atletico Madrid.

Aren't you supposed to press and engage in close combat in the midfield and frontcourt?
I'll just kick the ball up and you come and grab it!

"Monaco is leading at home! They are one step closer to qualifying from the group of death. If they can beat Atletico Madrid at home, I believe their chances of qualifying will increase dramatically."

"They beat Tottenham away and took the lead within ten minutes against Atletico Madrid at home. Monaco did not seem to be struggling in the Champions League. They even had some ease in the group of death!"

"Beautiful attacking coordination, the core of the organization retreats, launches the attack, the full-back inserts, crosses the ball, the center forward assists, the midfielder passes the ball, and the shooter adjusts the shot"

"Several consecutive passes, all in one go!"

"Monaco responded to Atletico Madrid with football!" Omar shouted from the commentary booth.

This ball is indeed very inspiring.

Not a single Monaco player rushed forward to celebrate the goal.

Croatian Subasic is a good-tempered guy.

Usually quite reserved.

But at this time he celebrated very wildly.

He turned and ran behind his own goal, jumped onto the advertising hoardings, and then fell to the ground with his arms outstretched into the enthusiastic arms of his loyal fans.

Celebrate with the fans.

The other Monaco players huddled together near Atletico Madrid's penalty area.

The frustrated Atletico Madrid players became their best backdrop.

"What a ball!"

He Wei clenched his fist and waved it twice.

"Monaco scored a goal and Falcao struck back against his old club."

"This ball has obvious signs of tactical design. Facing Atletico Madrid's pressing, B Silva's retreat was intentional, and he used his skillful ball control skills to get rid of the pressing and sent a long pass, breaking Atletico Madrid's pressing with one pass. Then Mendy made a cross, Yang Guang made an accurate header, and Lemar made a straight pass. This attack was full of signs of training. Monaco must have practiced this routine many times."

The goal scene was replayed over and over again on the TV screen.

"nice shot!"

"It's a pity that it wasn't the sunlight that came in."

"But the sun is the key. Godin was hanging on him but he could still head the ball accurately to Lemar."

Someone knows the comment section.

The topic was brought back to the goal.

Simeone is right about this.

Youth is Monaco's advantage.

Especially when scoring first.

The young people of Monaco are really full of energy.

At this moment, they will not be afraid of any opponent.

Simeone couldn't sit still at this time.

He came to the sidelines and wanted to curse but didn't know who to curse.

Because of this attack, Monaco played very skillfully.

This was clearly an offensive routine that had been practiced repeatedly.

Simone frowned.

If he still can't see the tactical advantages that Monaco is currently using, he doesn't deserve to be a head coach who has led his team to the Champions League final twice in three years.

Before this, Monaco's regular tactics were that Mbappe and B Silva were on both sides. They opened up the width and provided crosses to Yang Guang in the middle, providing shooting opportunities.

And now.

Monaco abandoned this practice.

They simply gave up on letting the wingers extend the width and instead let the full-backs take on this task.

At the same time, pile three forwards in the penalty area.

This is obviously a tactical change specifically designed against Atletico Madrid.

Mbappe, Sunshine and Falcao, all three of them have the attributes of a center forward.

Three players enter the penalty area, all capable of scoring.

Before that, Atletico Madrid's strategy can focus on defending Sunshine.

But now, all three forwards are in the penalty area.

It is not appropriate to focus on defending any one player.

Because there are not enough people in the penalty area.

It was this simple change that caused Atletico Madrid's midfield strangulation tactics to fail.
Simone frowned.

He has to find a way to deal with it.
Otherwise, if Monaco continues to play like this, Atletico Madrid's defense will not be able to bear it.

Pressing high up the pitch is not without cost.

They need to get some guys up front.
But in this case, what should I do in my own restricted area?
Simeone had a splitting headache.

Finally he made a decision - not to press high up the pitch.

Squat!

Everyone is back, with Griezmann in front, so we can counterattack.

This is actually about piling up numbers to offset the opponent's advantage of three forwards.

Simeone didn't expect it.

This opponent will force his team into this state.

They were the runner-up of the Champions League last season!
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