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Chapter 449 Attacking German Tanks(1/2)

Author: Sanjingshou

16%.

This is the probability that FIFA will give Bayern a comeback in this game before the start of the second round match between Bayern and Barcelona.

Bayern, which has an away goal in hand, is not completely unable to make a comeback when trailing by only two goals.

But two hours ago, after Bayern's roster and starting lineup were announced, the media was not optimistic that Bayern could successfully make a comeback at home.

Neuer, Martinez and Boateng are absent due to injuries.

Although Thiago, Tolisso, and Robben were included in the squad, their competitive status was somewhat sluggish due to their recent recovery from injuries, so they were on the bench.

This made Heynckes' formation difficult.

In the evening, Bayern fans poured into the Allianz Arena like they were attending a grand party.

From the moment the players warmed up, the drum beat never stopped and continued until the players from both sides entered the stadium.

The two sides lined up and stood in a row, waiting for the main theme of the Champions League to sound.

The fans in the stands in front took back their scarves and team flags and stood quietly.

The Barcelona players were murmuring in their hearts.

As the team with the highest attendance in Europe, the Allianz Arena seemed a little unenthusiastic today.

Could it be that he has given up hope of advancing?

As the main theme of the Champions League played, the stands in front of the players suddenly underwent earth-shaking changes.

A huge red, white and blue Bayern team logo slowly opened from the center of the stands and extended to both sides.

What followed was the crazy shouts of the fans, which exploded in the Allianz Arena like thunder on a dry day.

The Barcelona players were all taken aback. Their ears were filled with the roar of the fans, and they were breathless for a moment.

Subsequently, a paragraph of English appeared in the stands on the north and south sides respectively.

"FC bayern forever number one!"

“MIA San MIA!”

Like two thick arms, it enveloped the Barcelona players.

If you don’t make a sound, it will be a blockbuster!

The shocking giant tifo and the hot cheering scene made the Barcelona players feel the power of the German tank.

“Our factory has collapsed!!!!”

As the Champions League theme song ended abruptly, players from both sides shook hands and paid tribute.

Home team Bayern Munich starts.

Goalkeeper: Ulreich.

Defense: Alaba, Hummels, Sule, Rafinha.

Midfielder: Ribery, Vidal, Kimmich, Thomas Muller.

Forwards: Rossi, Lewandowski.

Bayern's biggest problem in this game is the defense.

Captain and goalkeeper Neuer is out due to injury, and the defense lacks a core.

There is no doubt about the ability of the two central defenders, but they face the impact of small and fast forwards, and their shortcomings of slow turning are magnified.

This requires the support and help of teammates.

Visiting team Barcelona starts.

Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen.

Defense: Alba, Lenglet, Pique, Roberto.

Midfielder: Coutinho, Busquets, Rakitic, Arthur.

Forwards: Suarez, Messi.

Barcelona is a regular starting lineup.

With a two-goal lead, the formation is more balanced between offense and defense.

Muller and Messi came to the center circle to guess coins, but Barcelona kicked off first.

Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers, who has rich coaching experience, became the referee for this focus battle.

With his whistle blowing one short and one long, the game officially started.

The sky was full of boos coming from all directions, and the fans became the team's solid backing and did their best.

After witnessing the shocking opening at the Allianz Stadium, the Barcelona players couldn't calm down and started passing the ball back and forth amidst huge boos.

"Pressure is a tactic that more than 80% of teams now use. They force the opponent to go in one direction, or force him to make a mistake in passing the ball."

"This tactic was very useful against Barcelona in the past. But why did we concede three goals in the first round?"

"The reason is that the opponent's midfield no longer has the original control."

This was Heynckes arranging tactics in the conference room four hours before the start of the game.

"Are you confused why the opponent's midfield control is weak and the pressure is not effective?"

"Pressing is a passive tactic that cannot be used to steal the ball from the opponent's feet."

"The pursuit I propose is to actively grab the ball and actively create opportunities to attack and score."

Taking initiative is the core of Bayern's tactics in this game.

The purpose of chasing in the frontcourt is not to force the opponent to pass the ball back.

Instead, he suddenly launched a very aggressive steal at a distance of about two meters from the ball holder.

Barcelona is undoubtedly one of the best teams in the world.

What Bayern has to do is to use its own way to defeat the best team in the world.

This is what Heynckes conveyed to every player before taking the field.

As soon as the game started, Bayern players began to press frantically.

This made Barcelona players very uncomfortable.

If they are just pressing, they still have time to observe the situation on the field and use the passing understanding accumulated in daily training to find a solution.

But today's opponents simply don't care about martial arts. As long as their reaction is slow, they will either be intercepted by them or they will continue to intercept.

This extremely aggressive tactic will make people gradually lose their calmness and patience.

Especially for a team like Barcelona that doesn't like to be suppressed by opponents in the half court, this disturbing pursuit tactic is very effective.

When Valverde saw that the situation was not good, he immediately asked Messi to retreat to the midfield to help deliver the ball.

Heynckes also immediately signaled Muller to closely mark Messi and interfere with him getting the ball.

Giving Messi space is the worst choice.

In order to better restrict Messi, Kimmich will also move closer to him appropriately and maintain a front and rear double-team with his teammates.

After successfully restricting Messi, Bayern began to restrict another of their key players, Busquets.

The so-called Busquets turned around, Barcelona switched from defense to offense.

As the organizer and metronome of Barcelona's backcourt, his passing controls the direction and rhythm of Barcelona's offense.

But this time, Vidal interfered with him personally.

Busquets was unable to organize the attack calmly, and Barcelona was always suppressed in their own half.

This is a very red flag.

In order to relieve the pressure, Pique will take the initiative to come over and be responsible for the transfer.

Rossi quickly approached him and interfered with him getting the ball.

In desperation, Pique passed the ball back to the goalkeeper.

Rossi rushed over immediately.

Rossi spared no effort and created a sense of pressure from three people in the frontcourt.

Previously, Barcelona players were still immersed in the great situation of leading by two goals, hoping to use passing games to fight a war of attrition.

Bayern's frenzied pursuit at the beginning seemed a bit embarrassing.

In the 10th minute, Barcelona made a mistake in the backcourt.

Langela's header was made up and made a mistake, and Mueller broke the ball in the rib.

Captain Bayern picked up the ball to avoid Bestutz's interception, and passed the middle road.

Levan's penalty area was copied, and the right foot pushed the bottom left corner of the goal.
To be continued...
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