Chapter 25: There is a way to deal with pressing defenses
The fans of Osasuna were very happy, and in addition to them, the fans of Barcelona were also very happy. The competition between Real Madrid and Barcelona began from the first round of the league.
As a mortal enemy, they are happy to see the opponent lose the game unlucky.
Barcelona played the opening game, and their game was a day ahead of Real Madrid. Their opponent was the newly promoted Vigo Celta. In the end, Barcelona easily defeated Celta with a score of 3:0 at his home. The impact of losing the Champions League final and losing the Spanish Super Cup seemed to disappear without a trace.
Because they have already won the ball, many Barcelona fans also chose to watch Real Madrid's game. Of course, they are definitely not here to cheer for Real Madrid, but expect Real Madrid to make some mistakes in the game and be scored by the opponent. If they lose the game, it would be even better - if Real Madrid's game is in the front and Barcelona's game is in the back, and after Real Madrid wins the ball, Real Madrid fans will also use this mentality to watch Barcelona's game.
Real Madrid seemed very anxious after conceding the ball - they have always been like this in recent seasons. Maybe Barcelona is too strong, making Real Madrid more often in the role of a chaser, so a little bit of turmoil will make them excited.
In fact, although Real Madrid is a Galaxy battleship, they have lost the mentality of a strong man. When faced with setbacks and anxiety, they are careless and underestimated when they are smooth sailing.
This anxiety, coupled with Osasuna's intentional pressing tactics, made Real Madrid's first half a bad play.
The simple and monotonous offensive organization can easily be blocked by the opponent's defense.
Until the end of the first half, the scores were 1:0, and Osasuna, who played at home, led the lead.
Real Madrid's performance in the last ten minutes of the first half was finally normal, preventing two threatening attacks. Unfortunately, luck was not on their side this time. C. Ronaldo's rage shot was hit by the goal post, but Kaka, who followed, shot high.
"The first half ended! It was such an exciting first half! The powerful Real Madrid did not break through our goal, but instead allowed us to score the goal!" Pamplona's local commentator said excitedly.
"As long as we can hold on to this score in the second half, the game situation will become more and more beneficial to us! They will become more and more anxious!"
Amid the cheers of the Navarra Kingdom Stadium, Real Madrid's starters bowed their heads and trotted quickly into the passage and disappeared on the court.
Chu Zhongtian warmed up on the court with the substitutes.
There were fewer people in the stands, and they all seized the time in the midfield to rest. Chu Zhongtian looked around this small stadium. The Navarra Kingdom Stadium can accommodate 19,800 people, which is smaller than Metz's stadium, and even less than Hoffenheim's Rhine-Neka Arena.
But even in such a small stadium, Real Madrid is facing a crisis.
It seems that La Liga is not as he thought, it is just a contest between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Although Real Madrid is in good shape and the players are serious, it is not a problem to win Osasuna. But who can guarantee that his team is in excellent shape every game and that the players are fully focused?
So...be careful.
After ten minutes of warming up, Chu Zhongtian followed other substitutes back to the locker room. Mourinho's speech was over, and the atmosphere in the locker room was a little dull. Even Marcelo, who usually can liven up the atmosphere in the locker room, lowered his head and said nothing. It seemed that Mourinho was very angry and vented all his anger to the players.
Mourinho is no longer in the locker room, and Di Maria next to him shrank her neck: "Fortunately I'm not the starter, otherwise..."
Chu Zhongtian noticed that Kaka's expression was not very good, and he sat in his position with a dark face.
Kaka's performance in the first half was very average. Chu Zhongtian thought Kaka was not criticized by Mourinho by name, right? Or... Mourinho planned to replace Kaka after halftime?
If this is true, Chu Zhongtian can understand why Kaka's expression is so ugly - as a world-class star, he was replaced after only 45 minutes of the first game of the league. Anyone would think that the team's poor performance in the first half was caused by Kaka. But the overall downturn in Real Madrid should not let a player take the blame. Besides, Kaka has not found his form for a year and a half, and now Real Madrid's tactics are not suitable for his survival... Chu Zhongtian can already guess who Mourinho will replace him if he wants to change Kaka. It is just that he was secretly glad that he did not start next to him. In this way, Real Madrid will return to the lineup of last season. Di Maria is on the right, C. Ronaldo is on the left, and Ozil is swimming freely in the frontcourt.
※※ Five minutes into the second half, Mourinho confirmed Chu Zhongtian's speculation, and Di Maria replaced Kaka.
Kaka was a little unhappy when he got out of the field. However, he still shook hands with Mourinho before he reached the bench.
Chu Zhongtian stretched out his hand to Kaka. The Brazilian needs comfort now. Chu Zhongtian has always had a good impression of Kaka. When he was in Metz, he fought with AC Milan, and he once defeated Kaka in the game.
Kaka and Chu Zhongtian clapped their high-fives and sat next to him. A coach next to him handed him a dry towel for him to wipe his sweat.
He put the towel on his head and stopped moving.
It can be seen that he is very disappointed.
It's the third season since the transfer from AC Milan to Real Madrid, but it still cannot show his status when he was in AC Milan. Now there is a lot of criticism from the outside world. He is no longer the dominant world football player, the representative of the new generation of players. He used to be able to catch up with Argentina's little Messi, now the number one person in the world football world, and what about him? Even the top three have fallen out.
He didn't know how long it would take for him to recover his state, or whether he could still have the same state as before... The wind-like speed, powerful and powerful long shot, quickly brushed the opponent and turned forward and took a big strode forward. Can these still be returned to him?
Kaka clenched her fists.
Chu Zhongtian noticed the strangeness of Kaka beside him, and he glanced at the Brazilian's fist and was speechless.
When he was at Metz, he met Kaka in the European Super Cup, and the Brazilian was at the peak. He still remembers how happy he was when he followed Kaka for nearly 70 meters and finally blocked Kaka's shot in front of the goal line, because he defeated the strongest person in the world football at that time.
Now the strongest person has changed hands, Kaka is struggling in doubt.
Professional football is really cruel. There are talents in the generations, and they have been leading the way for two or three years... Chu Zhongtian was sighing when he suddenly heard someone calling his name next to him.
"neat!"
Chu Zhongtian raised his head and saw the face of assistant coach Kalanka. He was waving to himself: "Go and warm up! Quick!"
Chu Zhongtian quickly leaned over and ran out. Of course, he didn't forget to hold the orange vest in his hand.
※※※"Chu Zhongtian warmed up!" The picture was all over, and He Ping, the commentator in the Beijing studio, screamed suddenly.
This throat woke many Chinese fans who were sleepy in front of the TV.
Real Madrid's performance in this game is definitely not worthy of praise. Even Real Madrid fans will want to sleep when they see such a dull performance. What's more, there are many things that are just for Chu Zhongtiancai.
"Warm up doesn't mean you can show up! Idiot commentator!" The audience who was disturbed by He Ping's voice muttered and cursed. "I was shocked! I thought I was showing up... I called me when I came out!"
Of course, some people were excited with He Ping.
"Warm up! Warm up! Warm up means showing up, right? Is it soon?"
"Look! I'll just say that now Real Madrid can't help Osasuna's tight defense. Their offensive rhythm is too slow, and the midfielders can't hold the ball at all, so they should make adjustments!"
"Let Chu Zhongtian go! He has a good deal of defense against tight pressure!"
※※※ Chu Zhongtian observed the situation on the court while warming up. After fifteen minutes of the midfield rest, Osasuna seemed to have recovered some of her strength and continued to press and defend against Real Madrid in the second half. As long as possible, Real Madrid players will never be given a chance to get the ball and turn around. Mourinho replaced Di Maria and strengthened his assault on the side, hoping to use the speed of the side to attack Osasuna.
However, without the support and support from the middle lane, Di Maria was just making small fuss in some small things. He always wanted to use his own set to open up the situation. However, Real Madrid had been divided into independent areas under Osasuna's press. The area where Di Maria was located lacked support, so he often faced two or three opponents' attacks and then lost the ball. It took five minutes to go up, and there was no successful breakthrough, let alone a successful cross.
It seems that he is going to replace Khdira himself... Chu Zhongtian warmed up for five minutes. In these five minutes, the situation in Real Madrid did not improve significantly, and he was still busy with Osasuna's tight defense.
After warming up, Chu Zhongtian returned to the coach's seat. Assistant coach Kalanka walked up with a tactical board: "You go up, Chu. Be responsible for the organization in the offensive, actively participate in every offense. Speed up the team's rhythm. Be careful of the opponent's tight defense..."
Chu Zhongtian nodded: "Okay, I understand." He was wearing shorts straps while listening to the assistant coach.
The TV broadcast gave Chu Zhongtian a shot, and his vest had been taken off, revealing the number and name behind him.
He Ping shouted again: "I'm really going to appear!"
This time some people were awakened. They did not fall asleep again, but after seeing Chu Zhongtian's appearance, they all became energetic.
After waiting for more than 60 minutes, I finally waited for Chu Zhongtian’s appearance!
"This is Chu Zhongtian's first league appearance in Real Madrid's No. 10 jersey!" He Ping began to explain since Chu Zhongtian stood on the sidelines. "This will also be his first La Liga game! He once played in Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and now he plays in La Liga again. The five major European leagues are only missing from the Premier League and Serie A. Every time he goes to a league, he will win a championship with enough weight. Metz in Ligue 1 is the UEFA Cup, Hoffenheim in Bundesliga is the UEFA Champions League! So what will he get in La Liga? Ah... The fourth official raised the sign, No. 24 Khedi, and No. 10 Chu Zhongtian!!"
He Ping suddenly raised the volume, and at the same time, Chinese fans cheered in front of the TV and in front of the computer.
It was finally in vain to stay up all night.
In addition, in a room in a hotel, Emily Stan also raised her arms and jumped up. Although she still felt that Mourinho should have replaced Chu Zhongtian during the halftime break, it was a good result for her husband to play. And he also left more than 20 minutes.
After Chu Zhongtian came on stage, he made a gesture to Alonso, and Alonso knew what his mission was.
"Let's see, Chinese player Chu finally plays! He spent 70 million euros on the club's transfer from Hoffenheim to Real Madrid this summer, but it seems that he can't impress head coach Mourinho. He has always been a substitute and has never started..." The Spanish commentator introduced Chu Zhongtian to the audience.
For most Spanish fans, Chu Zhongtian is still a stranger.
"He led Hoffenheim, who was not favored last season, defeated Barcelona and won the Champions League trophy. I think this should be the main reason why Real Madrid spent a huge amount of money to buy him..."
※※After Chu Zhongtian came on stage, he shouted the names of c. Ronaldo and Di Maria, and then repeated a simple Spanish word: "Speed! Speed!"
This means to ask them to speed up.
Speed up c. Ronaldo and Di Maria are of course willing to do it. They are speed players themselves, but how to speed up? Under Osasuna's press, speed up means that the active mistakes increase significantly, and before the offense can achieve results, they may have lost the ball because of the active mistakes.
Di Maria was a little suspicious, and c. Ronaldo said nothing.
Chu Zhongtian didn't explain, and he would say it. When he was still at Hoffenheim, Rangnick's team was famous for his fastness. As the absolute core of the team, he was often pressed by the opponent in the game. Therefore, how to make a fast attack while being pressed is already a compulsory course for him.
The game started over and was organized by Osasuna.
Their offense was terminated when it hit the midfielder line. Chu Zhongtian far surpassed Khedira in defensive ability, so replacing Chu Zhongtian and replacing Khedira did not weaken Real Madrid's midfield defense, but instead strengthened.
Chu Zhongtian and Xavi Alonso joined forces to break the football.
Chu Zhongtian directly transferred the football to Alonso who was beside him, and then inserted it forward himself.
Alonso also knew that Chu Zhongtian was going to get the ball, so he passed the ball over again. The two of them played two and one. This time, Chu Zhongtian did not continue to dribble the ball, but directly passed the ball forward. The ball flew accurately to Di Maria, and he stretched out his legs and pressed the ball down.
"Oh! Beautiful long journey!" the Spanish commentator exclaimed.
Chu Zhongtian, who completed the long pass, did not continue to stay in front like Alonso, but rushed forward in a straight line, like a 100-meter sprint, and in a few seconds it hit Osasuna's penalty area. Although the football did not return to his feet in the end, at least he fully fulfilled Mourinho's requirement to let him actively participate in every attack.
※※There are twenty-five minutes left before the end of the game. First of all, Real Madrid has to equalize the score, and secondly, it has to overtake the score, complete the reversal, and finally win the game. It is unacceptable to be tied by Osasuna away. Real Madrid this season is aiming for the championship, so this first step must be done anyway!
Chu Zhongtian quickly felt Osasuna's tight defense, but he also taught Osasuna's players a lesson, and at the same time made the commentator exclaim.
At that time, Ozil passed back, Chu Zhongtian stretched out his right foot to stop, and Osasuna's player immediately kicked at his right foot. This was a foul move, in order to force Chu Zhongtian to make a mistake. Even if he made the rules in the end, they successfully stopped a Real Madrid attack.
Unexpectedly, Chu Zhongtian quickly bounced his right foot and gently flicked the ball to the left. He followed him like dancing. While lifting his left foot to stop the ball, he bounced back and flew into the air. His body pressed on the opponent's player. On the one hand, he kept his center of gravity so that he would not fall to the ground. On the other hand, he restricted the opponent's further grabbing the ball, killing two birds with one stone. His right foot avoided the opponent's fierce kick, and the left foot firmly stuck the ball.
“woooooooooooooow!! Beautiful!”
After using such a small move to dodge the opponent's pressing, Chu Zhongtian immediately pulled out and took the football out of the dangerous area.
After that, he did not continue to dribble the ball, but rushed forward and the football passed through the two Osasuna players!
"Chu's direct pass! Accurate! Wonderful! Deadly... Higuain!!"
The Argentine small smoker suddenly appeared behind Osasuna's defense line, which caught Osasuna's players off guard.
In the past, they all rely on the pressing of the whole game to gain an advantage in the field. Generally, Real Madrid's offense made the opponent's pressing in the midfield make the opponent's pressing dizzy. The quality of the last pass is generally not high. Several threatening attacks are all created by the stars' super personal abilities.
So Osasuna underestimated the enemy a little. They believed that as long as they continued to press, Real Madrid would not be able to organize a decent offensive.
Unexpectedly, Chu Zhongtian resolved their pressing so easily, thus disrupting Osasuna's defense.
While chasing the ball, Higuain turned his head and looked at the edgeman and found that the edgeman was running with him and did not stand still and raise the flag, which means he was not offside!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
The ball sent by Chu Zhongtian was just right. Higuain ran at his own speed and just caught the ball. There was still a distance from Osasuna's goalkeeper. This distance allowed him to calmly adjust his foot and shoot... "Higuain...Higuain--!!! gooooooooooooooooooooooool!"
After Higuain adjusted his body direction, he directly shot with his right foot. The football rushed into the goal from Osasuna goalkeeper Ricardo Felipe's finger!
"In the 69th minute! Real Madrid equalized the score!!"
Chapter completed!