The Young Lion

"Millwall took the lead in breaking the deadlock! Henry set the record for the first time, he set a record for the goal of the European War! Millwall's offense is too difficult to prevent. When Kaka rushed, his acceleration and impact brought the consequences to the opponent. Can't keep up with his rhythm, and with a passing star like Ronaldinho, Millwall can do whatever he wants on the offensive end, as long as they have room!"

Rijkaard’s expression did not fluctuate too much, maybe he was already well aware!

After all, let Barcelona go against their customary techniques and tactics and use a conservative strategy to deal with Millwall. They may not be able to adapt themselves, which may make Barcelona eliminated in a very suffocating and useless way.

Can you advance to the quarterfinals, you can only fight by attacking!

The new defense leader Puyol dragged Edmilson to his side and solemnly reminded him: be sure to ensure the tightness of the defense of the Iron Triangle!

Now Barcelona has changed a lot compared to the team that Millwall played before.

For example, like Guli, Eto'o, Ed Milson, Belletti, Marcos, etc., these are players who have not played with Millwall before, and they have only actually fought on the field, and are immersive. To be able to discover problems that were not expected when preparing for the game.

They are self-correcting and adapting to the game to adjust defensive strategies and improve defensive quality.

Barcelona’s adjustments have achieved initial results. Marcos, Puyol, and Ed Millson protected the fan-shaped areas inside and outside the penalty area very well, but they still did not solve the offensive problems and could not do better in the final pass. The players Positioning does not create great opportunities.

Millwall should respond to Barcelona's defensive adjustments, and the offensive end will naturally adjust accordingly.

They stepped up long-range shots outside the penalty area and tore the empty space with frequent lateral transfers in front of the penalty area.

When the shooting angle appears, a long shot from outside the penalty area is taken diagonally.

In the 33rd minute of the first half, Cristiano Ronaldo moved to the middle of the road on the right. Ronaldinho and Kaka continued to pass in the middle of the road. With the support of Henry in front, Nedved in the rear and side Ram, continuous pass Attracted Barcelona's defensive center of gravity, and finally Ram passed a diagonal pass from the front of the midfield to the ball to Ronaldo's feet.

Ed Milson didn't dare to save it, Harvey's position was further away, Van Bronckhorst came out a little slower, Iniesta was thrown away when Ronaldo started.

Outside the penalty area, diagonally to the goal, Ronaldo kicked his feet and blasted a visual world wave!

The ball went straight to the upper left corner of the goal, like an arrow from the bow pierced Barcelona's defense and entered the goal dead end!

Ronaldo opened his arms and ran wildly around the field with passion!

"Millwall expanded the score and led Barcelona 2-0! Their offensive methods are too rich, dribbling breakthroughs, team pass and cooperation, personal long shots, etc., they are omnipotent on the offensive end! Barcelona are brave, but , But they have difficulty restricting Millwall from doing whatever they want in front of them!"

At this moment, far away in North America, a Barcelona star is watching this Champions League 1/8 final in front of the TV.

It is Guardiola who is planning to announce his retirement this year.

He is currently earning his coaching certificate and carefully read the match between Barcelona and Millwall.

After losing the second ball in Barcelona, ​​Guardiola was shocked and shocked.

He understands that the Barcelona offensive seems to have an advantage, but for the overall situation of the game, it does not create absolute control. It is this uncontrollable environment that gave Millwall the basis for his unbridled attack!

The passionate Dutch offensive football concept seems to be more irrational than England's decayed rhythm.

On the other hand, Millwall is also passionate. Offensive performances are nowhere to be found, and there is no established rule. Their players can appear in any area of ​​the frontcourt. However, behind this "disordered freedom", but It can make people intuitively feel the powerful "rational" support.

For example, the role played by the player during the offense, the tasks undertaken, and the contributions made. In fact, as long as you do not look at the players rigidly by area, it is not difficult to find this. Also, in defense, Millwall always maintains the center and backcourt. Strong support, the players also perform their duties, run smoothly, and the integrity is very tight.

Guardiola took out his notebook and began to record, thinking about observing everything he witnessed, trying to create his own football philosophy.

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In the Lion King Stadium, Barcelona did not reach the half, and they already smelled of death.

Two goals behind, Rijkaard felt a sense of powerlessness all over his body.

Against the whole as a whole, Barcelona is no match for Millwall!

In such a situation, one can only hope that the individual players can play exceptionally well.

Is this contrary to Rijkaard's coaching ideas?

Discard the whole and rely on the individual player?

No, there is no contradiction at all.

It can even be said that it is the essence of the "sword qi battle" within Dutch football.

For example, Michels, the father of the full attack and defense, has repeatedly emphasized the importance of tactics, but there are still some Dutch colleagues who pointedly pointed out: Without Cruyff and the contemporary Dutch geniuses, your full attack and defense will be on paper!

Yes, the Dutch football philosophy offensively promotes the whole, but it is always impossible to justify itself: why at a critical moment, the role of individual heroism always looks more convincing than team effort!

Playing as a whole, Barcelona can't compete, their players on the field can feel it themselves, so actively starting to play their personal abilities has become a conditioned choice.

The result really made them catch a goal!

In the 41st minute of the first half, Deco passed the ball to the retreating Eto'o. When Eto'o stopped the ball, he wanted to complete the continuous stop. However, Silva's choice to move the ball forward was pierced by Silva. !

Silva stretched his foot to intercept. It seemed that the first contact was successful. He touched the ball, but the ball was not clean. The ball rebounded on Eto'o's leg and rolled behind Silva. Silva, who lost her weight behind her feet, seemed to be beaten by Eto'o for a time difference, and the latter quickly rushed behind Silva!

Despite the seemingly staggering luck component, Eto'o is gone!

Nesta had to quickly rush over to make up the defense, but Nesta's speed was really a bit different from that of Eto'o. Eto'o came directly in the penalty area and made a low-level shot to send the ball into the ball. Inside the far post of the goal!

"Barcelona pulled one back near the end of the first half. The ball was entirely based on Eto'o's personal ability. Thiago Silva was very annoyed by the goal loss. He bowed his head and said something, and shook his head slightly. ."

At this time, Aldridge made a hand-waving gesture in the direction of Silva on the sidelines, meaning that he didn't have to care.

There is no team in the world that does not lose the ball. Silvana is not a low-level mistake, but it is definitely a small mistake. The ball is not clean, and it is also related to the ability of the opponent. Eto'o is not an unknown.

The first half ended with Millwall 2-1 Barcelona.

Aldridge did not return to the locker room for the first time. He and his colleagues in the coaching staff went to the corner of the corridor to smoke a cigarette.

Comprehensive coaching staff's views on the game.

Aldridge made a tactical adjustment at halftime.

Barcelona's defensive iron triangle pays more attention to the protection of the fan-shaped area in front of the door. Millwall wants to break the opponent's point. In addition to long-range shots, some changes must also be made on the front line.

In the second half, Millwall changed his formation, at least it looked like an asymmetric unilateral 433.

Ronaldo and Henry played double forwards in the penalty area. Ronaldinho and Kaka were the second echelon. Afterwards, they sent artillery shells for them. The side assists rely more on the full-backs.

Rijkaard saw Millwall's adjustment in the second half, and thought Millwall's move was the impact of Ronaldo and Henry's strengthening of the danger zone in the penalty area, but he guessed wrong!

One of the main tasks of Henry and Ronaldo is to increase the defensive pressure of Marcos and Puyol and distract them!

Then, the real trick is in the back row!

Kaka, Ronaldinho?

No, this is too obvious.

Harvey can assist the frontcourt, and Millwall has the corresponding position, and naturally can also press more aggressively.

It’s just that the old and sturdy Nedved is not alone, it is a blockbuster!

In the 59th minute of the second half, Ram passed in the sideline, and Nedvide plugged into the back row unmarked, leaping high in the penalty area, the male wind was not reduced. In that year, the blonde **** of war solidly headered and broke the goal. The gate guarded by Valdes!

Aldridge saw Nedved break the door and waved his fists in excitement.

Rijkaard bowed his head on the sidelines to hide his face. He felt that Aldridge was like a viper, which made him a little creepy. He either paralyzed his opponent inadvertently, or hid the fatal blow of the killer in a vigorous scene!

If the score of 2:1 can make Barcelona shocked, then the score of 3:1 and the lapse of the game time will make Barcelona a little calm.

In terms of team temperament, Barcelona also lost to Millwall. Now Millwall, under the adjustment of Aldridge, even if there is little time left, never panic, almost can not see when they lose their minds.

Barcelona showed anxiety and always wanted to copy the goal with his own ability. But Millwall did not give them any chance. With Barcelona’s personal breakthroughs and frequent failures, their ball rights were lost more and more. Milvo Seoul's offense is even more threatening. In the frequent rhythm transition, Millwall inserted the ball after Kaka passed in the 80th minute, waded the ball, broke through, and entered the penalty area in one fell swoop, completing the goal!

Millwall and Barcelona's Champions League 1/8 finals faced off at the Lion King Stadium and ended with a defending champion 4:1 victory.