The decoration style of the home dressing room at Turin's Allianz Stadium is very avant-garde.
The players felt like they were back on a space capsule.
Regardless of the score, Alves would relax with music and samba during halftime.
It hasn't started shaking yet.
The music stopped abruptly.
Bonucci turned off the stereo and said: "We are falling behind."
"You don't need to remind me, I won three big ear cups in Barcelona!"
Alves was a little angry. It was so uncomfortable to be told to stop just as he was entering a relaxed state.
Seeing that the conflict was about to intensify, Chiellini and Buffon quickly pulled away from each other.
Bang bang bang!
Allegri clapped his hands and tapped the tactical board.
He will not be too close to the players, and he will not care about how the conflicts are caused.
As if nothing happened, he began to adjust tactics in the second half.
Arsenal dressing room.
After Boulder reviewed the tactical details of the first half, he immediately gave the players chicken soup.
“We went through hardships all the way to the semifinal stage.”
"You must not relax!"
"Arsenal is on the road to becoming a champion, and there is glory and dreams waiting for us ahead!"
Welbeck, Xhaka, Sanchez and others are excited.
Cech carefully put on a special finger bandage, which is also one of the basic elements of the famous stunt of "catching heavy artillery with one hand".
in the corner.
Wenger adjusted Li Kang's collar and said patiently: "No matter what kind of tactical changes Allegri makes, he cannot break away from the traditional framework of Italian football. His tactical support still relies on the backcourt."
"For Italian tradition, no matter how they change, we don't need to study how to break the game, we just need to play our own content."
Li Kang nodded seriously.
The referee team led the players from both sides back to the green field.
At the Allianz Stadium in Turin, fans on both sides quickly entered a state of watching the game.
Hustle and bustle arose.
"Good evening, viewers, and welcome back."
"The live broadcast for you now is the Champions League semi-finals. Juventus plays Arsenal at home. The temporary score is 0:1!"
"Both sides have not made substitution adjustments for the time being."
"What changes will happen in the second half? Let's wait and see!"
Beep!
Accompanied by a whistle.
The second half of the game officially begins.
Arsenal have the ball.
Giroud kicked the ball back to Li Kang.
The midfield and frontcourt of both sides gradually overlap.
Mandzukic has a strong desire to win, and he actively presses and presses on the court, running around like crazy.
Higuain looks a lot fatter.
He has a strong learning ability. He started out as a winger, switched to a winger after landing in La Liga, then transformed into a point-grabbing forward, and gradually developed into an all-around center.
Unfortunately, he suffered a serious injury in the 2010-11 season, which caused sequelae to the disc in his waist. His ability to play with the ball plummeted, so he had to gain weight and transform.
During the Naples period, they were fed crazily by the Three Deaths, and they gave birth to a record-breaking Serie A Golden Boot, a super shooter.
After coming to Juventus, he worked diligently and no longer pursued personal data. He took on the important task of tactical fulcrum and worked hard without complaint.
time flies.
Arsenal did not force forward, and Li Kang, Cazorla and the retreating Morata formed a triangle passing hub.
The three Spanish national team teammates have a perfect understanding and can resolve Juventus' midfield stranglehold most of the time.
There are times when it cannot be resolved.
The 55th minute of the game.
"Morata is so comprehensive and very flexible with his feet. He retreats from the front line, right?"
"The ball was lost!"
Chiellini rushed in from the backcourt, switched into a "pseudo midfielder" form again, and assisted Khedira in completing the steal!
The football was handed to Mandzukic in the frontcourt in an instant.
at the same time.
Arsenal's midfield defense quickly moved back.
"The Bianconeri's counterattack!"
"coming!"
"."
"It's a pity that it's too slow!"
"It has no impact."
"This ball is going to be lost."
There is no fast horse in Juventus' frontcourt attacking group.
There was no way to break through the area between Arsenal's two lines immediately.
The high defense line constructed by Maguire, Mertesacker, and Koscielny easily overlapped with their midfield teammates, successfully compressing Juventus' central counterattack space.
Mandzukic had to take the ball wide.
In the end, it was intercepted by Xhaka and Maguire.
The Bianconeri fans couldn't help but sigh.
In the commentary box, Piero frowned.
He suddenly remembered when he was young: Wenger was a nightmare for Serie A teams. Since Arsenal lost to Fiorentina in the 1999-00 season, they have successively eliminated Lazio, Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Roma in the Champions League in the years since. .
Juventus?
Worse.
Eliminated twice by the arsenal.
"Wenger's adjustment in the second half was obvious. With a one-goal lead, he controlled the ball in our half! The defense did not press past the center circle! The area between the two lines was intentionally left open."
"Juventus does not have efficient counterattack players on the field. If they fall into Arsenal's trap, the players' physical strength will be exhausted. Italian football's most difficult enemy is Wenger!"
"Allegri must seize the time to make adjustments!"
Why is Serie A basically not rich in wingers, but has become the cradle of the birth of No. 9 and a half?
The existence of Maradona and Platini gives a direction for development.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Baggio became famous.
Subsequently, Signori, Chiesa Sr., Totti, Di Vayo, Miccoli, Del Piero and other juniors came one after another.
They put all their attribute points into passing, control, and shooting, and added three skill points.
The main reason is still tactical soil.
There is a saying: No. 9 and a half is a position forced out by the Italian defense.
Times are evolving.
Capello raised the banner of "anti-nine-and-a-half".
When he coached the Milan youth team, he transformed Albertini, the first "defender waist".
Followed by Ancelotti.
Young Fatty An believes: "There will be no need for number nine and a half in football in the future."
When coaching Parma, he drove away Zola and then rejected Baggio.
In the early days of becoming Milan's coach, he regretted: "My ideas were beyond this era."
The 68th minute of the game.
Arsenal burned the flames of the war to the 30-meter area in the Juventus half.
The blue and black figure of No. 10 in Li Kang's field of vision became increasingly clear.
"Extensive transfer of Cazorla."
"Monreal caught the ball near the baseline on the left and couldn't pass Barzagli. He had to pass the ball quickly."
"Why?"
"Pay attention, at this time Li Kang is in the area between the two lines of Juventus's 4-4 formation structure. He is out of touch with the midfielder and is behind Giroud and Morata."
Monreal had no choice but to pass the ball back.
Xhaka stepped forward to provide support. After a moment of observation, he gave up the idea of a long shot and knocked the ball across the middle before Alves could grab it.
Cazorla suddenly accelerated forward and touched the ball with one foot.
The football penetrated the midfield barrier formed by Pjanic and Khedira like a scalpel.
"Danger!"
Li Kang was at the edge of the penalty area at this time, and Bonucci quickly came over.
The blue and black Baggio's shadow raised his left foot.
The movements of one person and one shadow overlap.
The football seemed to be attracted by a magnet and stuck to the instep of Arsenal No. 10.
at the same time.
Giroud and Morata started crossing paths to contain the remaining strength of Juventus' defense.
Bonucci's reaction was quick.
Although most of his skill points are focused on passing, his defensive interception ability has also reached the top level in Europe.
Stretch your feet momentarily.
The football seemed to be given life and passed through his crotch.
Li Kang also completed his turn.
"grace!"
"Flowing clouds and flowing water!"
"It's natural!"
"There seemed to be no defensive players around him, and every step of his action seemed to be completed without any interference!"
"Passed over!"
"Confront Buffon!"
"The shooting angle was very small, and Chiellini's block was timely!"
Snapped!
The blue and black Baggio disappeared.
Li Kang rubbed his left foot.
The football lifted off the ground, pulled out a wonderful parabola, and headed towards the Juventus goal.
Buffon felt that all this was too familiar, as if he had returned to his boyhood, facing the magician with pigtails!
Jumping up, the blue glove barely touched the football.
Accompanied by overwhelming exclamations.
The football flew out of the baseline.
"oops."
"What a pity!"
"If Li Kang scores this goal, it will put Juventus into dire straits!"
"Great save from Buffon."
"Chance from corner kick for Arsenal."
Buffon patted Li Kang on the shoulder, feeling lingering fear.
so similar.
His battle to become famous in Serie A at the age of 17 was to seal off Baggio and Weah.
fine.
During the Inter Milan period, Baggio could only threaten himself with world waves and ground-breaking strikes.
Still too familiar.
Buffon could guess the several ways Baggio shot from close range with his eyes closed.
Courtside.
Wenger and Bould applauded loudly.
The other side.
Allegri clung to Cuadrado's shoulders and kept whispering.
Commentary seat.
Piero looked at the playback on the large LED screen in mid-air, and his thoughts were pulled away.
"Juventus made the first substitution."
"Cuadrado replaced Mandzukic!"
"The Colombian star's nickname is Baoqiang."
"Judging from their faces, they are somewhat similar."
Mandzukic did not slowly run to the center circle to shake hands and hug his replacement. After all, the team was one goal behind at this time, so he walked directly out of bounds.
There was a burst of warm applause from the stands on all sides.
Most Juventus fans are very nice.
They are very patient with their players. For example, Morata, who first arrived in Turin that year, repeatedly wasted excellent opportunities and would not be criticized.
The game resumes.
Casorla takes a corner kick.
The football fell straight into the penalty area.
Morata and Giroud took off at the same time, but they were no match for Buffon's blue gloves.
"Juventus' defense and goalkeeper work well together."
"Especially in the defense of high-altitude balls, the division of labor is clear! There is no chance for Arsenal to score."
"Wenger made a gesture at this time, probably to take into account the impact of Baocuadrado in the counterattack phase."
"Cuadrado's straight-line speed is not as good as the 37-year-old Barzagli, but he is still very fast with the ball. Arsenal should be careful!"
Pjanic was a little helpless.
When he received Buffon's pass, he saw the entire Arsenal team retreating and assuming a low defensive posture.
So what is the significance of removing Mandzukic?
Isn't the arsenal very good at playing tricks?
The beautiful football we promised!
Juventus quickly resumed its offensive suppression in the first half.
The football is passed to the left again.
Cuadrado started to speed up after receiving the ball.
His foot skills are very delicate and his body movements are elegant. He loved diving when he was playing for Fiorentina.
He is simply the nemesis of central defenders like Maguire.
But at this time Maguire is no longer on the left! He swapped positions with Koscielny to mark the fat Higuain.
After a while.
The Allianz Stadium in Turin gradually became quiet.
Cuadrado did not take advantage of Koscielny.
It's hard to even get a chance to cross the ball.
Pure stylistic restraint.
Time passed by minute by minute.
Juventus had nothing to do against Arsenal who insisted on defending low.
Higuain is 16 centimeters shorter than Mertesacker and 10 centimeters shorter than Maguire. He has no advantage in the high-altitude battle for the top.
Li Kang cruised in front of the rear line of defense, repeatedly disrupting the Bianconeri's artillery delivery.
Pjanic and Khedira took two long-range shots, which either flew towards the stands or were easily caught by Cech.
The final moments of the game.
The Juventus defense team also moved into the frontcourt.
Especially Bonucci, whose nickname is "Bo Forward".
Still couldn't change the score.
Wenger always gives up the concept of "beautiful football" when facing Serie A teams.
finally.
Beep! Beep beep~
The referee blew the whistle to end the game.
Juventus 0:1 Arsenal.
(End of chapter)
