If you knew Li Ang's Sporting de Gijón well, you would have noticed that Sporting de Gijón's defensive counterattack was sharp, but their possession tactics could not be underestimated.
Li Ang's' LION 'tactic had been practiced since last season's Segunda División. It had also shown its brilliance in many games in this season's La Liga. The big victory over Athletic Bilbao and the 8-0 massacre of Real Zaragoza had also shocked the world.
It was only later that when they faced a strong team, Sporting de Gijón's strength was weak, and they had to resort to defensive counterattack tactics. The 'LION' tactic had been used less often, so people temporarily forgot about it.
Yes, with the wave of Li Ang's flag, Sporting de Gijón once again resorted to the 'LION' tactic. Everyone watching the game had an illusion that before the goal, Sporting de Gijón seemed cautious and guarded the penalty area. However, after the goal, the team seemed to have changed. They were aggressive, emphasizing possession of the ball, emphasizing pressing, and began to put pressure on Atlético Madrid. For a moment, the unprepared Atlético Madrid was caught off guard.
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Ferrando frowned. He was completely unprepared. Sporting de Gijón's sudden change of tactics confused and gave him a headache.
He thought about it and found that he could not find a way to solve the problem for a while.
As long as the football was controlled at the feet of Sporting de Gijón, it would be difficult for Atlético Madrid to be robbed.
It was not that the Atlético Madrid players did not try to force the ball, but it was clear that Sporting de Gijón was prepared to force the ball. Therefore, they always kept passing the ball and would not let the football stay at the feet of a player for too long.
In this kind of sport, the football was the most difficult to snatch.
The Atlético Madrid people ran with the football, but they were disheartened to find that it was useless. Other than consuming physical strength, there was no gain.
In the current situation, all they could do was wait for Sporting de Gijón to make a mistake.
However, it was clear that Sporting de Gijón was very familiar with this tactic. It was obvious that they often practiced this tactic during training. All of the players paid particular attention to kicking the ball out with one foot. They were not sloppy at all. Even Ribéry and Dinatale, who had excellent footwork, did not show off their footwork.
Therefore, at this moment, what everyone saw was that Atlético Madrid's players were being played around by Sporting de Gijón's players like monkeys.
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Fei Lan's head was filled with questions. There were many teams that focused on passing the ball. Many teams, especially strong teams, focused on passing the ball to control the game and tear apart the opponent's defense. Powerhouses like Barcelona and Real Madrid were mostly like this. Even Ferrando's Atlético Madrid's tactic of pursuing a breakthrough in the middle was also a kind of passing and control tactic.
However, Sporting de Gijón's passing and control tactic was something that Ferrando had never seen before. In Sporting de Gijón's tactic, passing and positioning could be said to be the core of everything. The players constantly passed the ball between them and kept moving. You could only see the football passing under the feet of their players. If there was a chance, they would pass the ball forward and look for a gap. If there was no chance, they would pass the ball back and then look for a chance to come up again. Bang, bang, bang, bang, pass the ball again!
It could be said that when Sporting de Gijón attacked, all Atlético Madrid could do was run tirelessly to defend and then hope that the opponent's pass would make a mistake. However, this situation rarely happened. As a result, the football was firmly controlled by Sporting de Gijón's feet. Their offense could always get a chance to shoot.
In this case, Atlético Madrid's players were very depressed. They even eagerly hoped that Sporting de Gijón's shot would come and end this passing and control. Of course, they hoped that the opponent's shot quality was bad. It was best if it was a blind shot because only then could the ball return to Atlético Madrid's feet and they could have a chance to organize an attack.
However, Sporting de Gijón did not shoot blindly. Even if they attacked to the front, they did not get a good chance. They would choose to pass the ball sideways or back, and then adjust and continue to press up.
It could be said that Sporting de Gijón's offense was not about the number of shots, but the efficiency of the shots.
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"If I wasn't commentating the game here, I wouldn't believe that this is Sporting de Gijón," Dagestino said. "Sporting de Gijón suddenly gave up defensive counterattack. They now have the football firmly under their feet. It has become difficult for Atlético Madrid to get the ball."
"Sporting de Gijón's possession rate is sixty-three percent." González glanced at the data that had just come out.
This was an amazing possession rate. It must be known that this possession rate included the data that Atlético Madrid had the initiative at the beginning of the game. It could be imagined how terrifying Sporting de Gijón's possession was after the goal.
"Keeping the football under their feet is also the protection of their own penalty area," Dagestino said. "It's just that some fans may find this kind of game boring."
"I'd rather see Sporting de Gijón play defensive counterattack now," González said with a smile. González said with a smile, "At least in that situation, Atlético Madrid took the initiative and kept attacking. Sporting Gijon's counterattack was also very sharp and eye-catching, unlike now …"
"Sleepy?" Dagestino said.
"Yes." González said, "Of course, from Manager Li Ang's point of view, his tactics are now successful. Atlético Madrid is completely passive, and the pace of the game is completely controlled by Sporting de Gijón."
While the two commentators were complaining, they were also surprised. They knew about Xi Hong Sports Club's' Lion 'tactic and had seen it in previous matches. However, Xi Hong Sports Club's tactic today was even better than before, especially their pursuit of passing the ball. It was so impressive that it made one's hair stand on end. It was unbearable. It was as if the "Lion" tactic was an upgraded version of the previous one.
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Yes, this was the upgraded version of Li Ang's "Lion" tactic. During this time, Sporting de Gijón had been immersed in practicing this tactic, but it had not been revealed in the game. This time, in the face of Atlético Madrid, Li Ang decided to use this opponent to test the waters. Atlético Madrid was not a powerhouse like Real Madrid or Barcelona, but it could be said to be a powerhouse in La Liga. The strength of the team was at the top of the upper reaches of La Liga. It was just right to use it to train the players.
Li Ang's eyes were fixed on the field. He saw Atlético Madrid's helplessness and grievance. He also knew the reason for this situation. Atlético Madrid was stunned by Sporting de Gijón's sudden change of tactics. They seemed to be working hard to press, but they were like headless flies. It was difficult to influence and threaten Sporting de Gijón's passing and control.
At the beginning of the game, they used defensive counterattack tactics. After the counterattack succeeded and took the lead in the score, they suddenly changed the style and adopted the "Lion" tactic. This was also a psychological game played by Li Ang. It was to catch Atlético Madrid off guard. They had just familiarized themselves with Sporting de Gijón's defensive counterattack tactics. They were on the offensive, but they lost the ball. Before they could recover, Sporting de Gijón's magnificent change of tactics made Atlético Madrid dizzy and had not recovered from the loss of the ball.
"The ball possession rate is above 63%." Scotti reported the real-time data to Li Ang.
Li Ang nodded. This ball possession rate was amazing, and the reason for this result was that Sporting de Gijón was under little pressure, and their passing error rate was very low.
The "Lion" tactic was about passing and pressing. Passing was the foundation. Pressing was once the possession of the ball was switched, it was like a mad dog oppressing the opponent. It was just that Atlético Madrid was now difficult to get possession of the ball, so pressing was not performed for the time being.
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The only way Ferrando could think of now was to press!
He could not let Sporting de Gijón have such easy possession of the ball. Sporting de Gijón's passing and control was like a blunt knife, constantly eroding the morale of the Atlético Madrid players. If they did not fight back, Atlético Madrid would fall today under the back and forth passes of the Gijón people.
Ferrando felt that he saw the problem. Although Atlético Madrid was pressing before, it was not enough, not enough!
"Press!"
"Press them!"
"Suppress them!"
Ferrando shouted loudly on the sidelines.
Li Ang saw the movement in the technical area next door. He walked to the sidelines and whistled. Albertini looked over and said, "Received the order."
Di Natale took the ball in the front field. He looked at the penalty area and there was no good space to pass the ball. He chose to pass the football back to Modric.
Modric had just taken the ball when Aguilera came up to press.
Modric took the opportunity to knock the football to Albertini.
Glendale rushed to Albertini.
The Italian veteran half-turned and kicked the football to Carlos. It was still a return pass.
"In the face of Atlético Madrid's pressing, Sporting de Gijón can only keep passing back …" Dagestino said.
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On the sidelines, Ferrando was a little excited when he saw the situation. He waved his arms and signaled his players to continue to press. His wishful thinking was that if he could force Sporting de Gijón to make a mistake in the middle and back field, it would be a great opportunity for Atlético Madrid to fight back. It would be a great boost to Atlético Madrid's morale. During this period, Atlético Madrid's players played sullenly.
Everyone saw this scene: Sporting Gihon kept passing the ball back, and Atlético Madrid fiercely rushed up to snatch the ball. It was like the tide, covering the sky and covering the earth.
Carlos passed the football back to the center back, Pepe.
Pepe continued to pass back. The goalkeeper, Valencia, got the ball and Torres immediately rushed up.
Valencia knocked the football to Vermaelen. Hierro was suspended because of a red card, and the Belgian youth got the chance to start.
Sousa pounced on Vermaelen. The young Belgian defender was shocked and hurriedly passed the ball. The football was poked by Sousa and was almost intercepted.
The Atlético Madrid manager, Ferrando's eyes lit up. That's it, continue to press them!
Li Ang was shocked. If Vermaelen was intercepted, Atlético Madrid would face the goalkeeper directly. He wanted to lure the snake out of its hole, but he was not playing with fire. Obviously, Vermaelen was nervous and almost made a big mistake.
Vermaelen panicked and passed the football to Grosso.
Cursa rushed to Grosso.
Grosso passed the football to Carlos, who did not pass back. Instead, he pulled the ball and turned to face Atlético Madrid's half of the field.
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"This is —" Commentator González's eyes lit up.
Carlos directly passed the football forward, and Modric got the ball.
When the Croatian youth stopped the ball, he pulled it and deftly avoided Gelunxiaer, who rushed up to intercept.
Then he also quickly sent the football out.
The person who received the football this time was Ribéry.
The French youth directly dribbled the ball forward. Almost at the same time, the entire Sporting de Gijón's midfield players rushed forward like a tide.
Ribéry dribbled the ball across the half of the field, and Perea pounced on him.
Pass!
The football was at the feet of Albertini in the middle of the front field.
"They're here! They're here! Sporting de Gijón! They're advancing so fast! "González exclaimed.
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The Atlético Madrid manager, Ferrando, was shocked!
He realized the danger!
It was too fast!
Because just a few seconds ago, Sporting de Gijón was still passing all the way back. Now, in the blink of an eye, the Gijón people pressed out like a tide and had already charged to the outside of Atlético Madrid's penalty area.
Albertini faced the Atlético Madrid defender, Molinello, who came up to intercept in a panic and suddenly kicked with the tip of his foot!
Pass!
The Italian veteran's football talent burst into sparks at this moment!
Di Natale successfully reversed the offside position. After receiving Albertini's pass, he faced the attacking Atlético Madrid goalkeeper, Franco, and directly crossed the middle!
Diego Milito, who followed up, faced the tackle of the defender, Calvo, who rushed up. After a beautiful spike to avoid it, he easily sent the football into the empty goal.
“Goooool！”
"Diego Milito ̄ ̄ Milito! Milito! At this moment, he's the hero of the El Molinón football stadium! "The commentator, Dagestino, shouted. His eyes were wide open as he stared at the field, as if he still could not believe it! Sporting de Gijón passed back and forth, sweeping Atlético Madrid in circles. It also made the audience, including the commentator, feel a little sleepy. However, at this moment, Sporting de Gijón's tide-like offense swarmed over like a huge wave, and Atlético Madrid's defensive line collapsed with a bang!
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"Thirty-five minutes into the game, Sporting de Gijón, who is playing at home, is already leading by two goals!"
"This is Diego Milito's fifteenth goal in the league! This 25-year-old Argentinian striker, who played for Serie B last season, was brought to Gijón by Li Ang and entrusted him with an important task! He repaid him with one goal after another! The story of this China manager and his disciple will become a much-told story in the football world! "
After the goal, Diego Milito was very excited. He ran on the field, roaring as he ran. He rushed directly to the sidelines in such a running posture, and then threw himself into the arms of the manager, Li Ang, who was in Zhang Huai's arms.
"The fifteenth goal in the league! Now, Milito has surpassed Eto'o in the goalscoring charts. He is now number one! "The commentator said the reason why the Argentinian was so excited.
As the commentator said, Li Ang was Milito's talent scout. He brought him to the Iberian Peninsula and entrusted him with an important task. The latter repaid him with one goal after another and his football talent.
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