Trailing two minutes ago, they were tied two minutes later.
There is no doubt that when Messi rushed to the corner amidst the cheers of the Barcelona fans, all the Barcelona players were completely excited!
Not only the players, but also Guardiola on the sidelines was blushing and punching wildly!
Just kidding, this is the Champions League final!
It would be strange not to be excited!
The Barcelona side was in a state of excitement, while on the other side, the Arsenal players were in a bit of a low state at this time, and even Chen Mo frowned in a rare sight.
It was uncomfortable, but the discomfort was not because of being tied, but because Chen Mo couldn't think of a good solution!
Yes, I can’t think of a solution!
Why is Meng San called Team Cosmos?
A six-time champion and a five-time champion!
You must know that six championships represent the club Grand Slam at the club level. The top domestic league, the top domestic cup, the domestic Super Cup, the top continental club championship (UEFA Champions League), the continental Super Cup and the Club World Cup.
Manchester City's triple crown in 22 years only included the league, Champions League and FA Cup.
Six crowns is all the achievements that can be achieved at the club level, and Barcelona wins six crowns in one year and five crowns in one year!
This is a team that can compete for first place in history!
And everything has a reason for its formation.
The reason why Meng San Barcelona can get so many honors is simple - it is too comprehensive.
Mengsambasa is too comprehensive.
Even for Arsenal, which has reached the Champions League finals three times in four years and won the championship twice, its strongest points are its striker and Chen Mo.
But Meng San Basa is different.
Forwards, midfielders, defenders, all the players in the three lines of Barcelona are all the top three of their generation, and there is even a monster like Messi, a ball king, and the tactics of the players and the coach are incomparable!
Of course, Barcelona is not yet complete.
Busquets has not yet established himself in the first team, Pique has not returned yet, and Barcelona's system has not yet become perfect. But the problem is that even with Barcelona now, Chen Mo can't think of a way to deal with it.
Just like just now, everyone knew that Messi had to do something when he retreated to get the ball. Chen Mo also knew it, but Chen Mo could not do anything.
He was pushed in the middle by Habai and Yaya Toure, or conversely, he needed to suppress Habai and Yaya Toure in the middle.
If Chen Mo had just gone to the wing to replace Messi, it would not only be Yaya Toure pressing forward at the top of the key. Xavi and Iniesta would be able to press forward boldly with confidence.
To put it bluntly, this is the difference in the strength of the players on both sides.
Arsenal's Bale and Henry Di Maria have no problem with the forward line, but the midfielder is Chen Mo, Rakitic, who just joined this season, and Ma Ma, and the back line is Clichy, Chiellini, and winter talent who are competing for the top four. My sister-in-law joined, and Marcelo just joined this season.
The only ones who can truly be called top-level combatants here are Chen Mo, Ma Ge and the striker. The others are still weak. In fact, Henry is not as strong as his condition declines.
And who are Barcelona?
It can be said straightforwardly that except for Yaya Toure who is not suitable for the tactical system and the central defender Musk is a bit weak, in other positions, this Barcelona either outperformed Arsenal or tied.
The overall strength of the players is indeed not as strong as the opponent's, so how to arrange tactics?
One effort can reduce ten levels.
Just like just now, Arsenal had made targeted arrangements for Messi. As soon as Messi got the ball, Bell immediately retreated from the front line to cooperate with the defense, but he just couldn't hold it.
If it is another team with a weaker midfield, Chen Mo can try to pull in to help defend the wings, but who dares to let Ha Bai and Yaya Toure go?
Barcelona directly used the player's strength to lock Chen Mo.
This is why all wealthy clubs will spend large sums of money to buy top players during the transfer window, because if they don't buy players, the team's competitiveness will decrease, and any tactics will be difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice.
"We can only bite the bullet and attack."
"We must strengthen the team this summer!"
Barcelona's weakest link is the midfielder and central defender Musk. Chen Mo made the decision to attack on the court.
On the sidelines, Wenger, whose white shirt was mottled by the heavy rain, was also staring at the players on the court with a trace of helplessness in his eyes.
Chen Mo's characteristics on the defensive end are his strong running ability and wide coverage.
But the problem now is that Pony Ma and Rakitic are not strong enough. When facing Barcelona's three midfielders, these two people cannot create space for Chen Mo, allowing Chen Mo time to help defend the two wings.
And with injuries and decline in form, Henry is now not that big of a threat in the middle.
On the defensive end, Chen Mo cannot do without the center.
On the offensive end, Chen Mo can't do without the middle.
The problem now is obvious.
Arsenal's staffing is not strong enough. No matter how they make tactical adjustments, they cannot fully unleash all of Chen Mo's talents.
"We have to find Henry's successor. Giroud is still not lethal enough in the middle. But good centers are so expensive. Well, however, Lyon's Benzema and Lewandowski of Bosnia and Herzegovina are both Not bad, I’ll give it a try when I go back to quote.”
"As for the midfield."
Thinking of this, Wenger turned his attention to Yaya Toure, who had just finished celebrating and returned to defense.
He wanted to buy Barcelona's veteran right back Gianluca Zambrotta in the winter window. At that time, Guardiola offered a sky-high price of more than 10 million euros. It was obvious that he did not want to sell, but Guardiola did not give up at all.
Guardiola actually agreed to sell Zambrotta cheaply, but the condition was that Arsenal sold Mascherano to Barcelona.
An all-rounder like Ma, who plays well and has strong defensive ability, is indeed Guardiola's favorite type.
Many people say that Mascherano was a top defensive midfielder at Liverpool, but it was a waste of talent to play as a central defender at Barcelona. But in fact, Mascherano, who played as a defensive midfielder, did not win any honors at Liverpool. He had zero honors at the club level and zero personal honors. However, after switching to playing central defender in Barcelona, he won two Champions Leagues and other championships. Be soft-handed.
Guardiola likes players like Ma Ge, and Ma Ma is indeed suitable for the passing and control system.
However, selling Pony Ma and buying Zambrotta is equivalent to cutting off Arsenal's midfielder to strengthen the wings. Wenger would naturally not agree with this approach of tearing down the east wall to make up for the west wall. But things are different now.
Any coach can see that Yaya Toure is not suitable for the current Barcelona system, and Yaya Toure is a top player and will definitely not be willing to sit on the bench, so Guardiola is very likely to sell Yaya Toure!
If Pony Ma is sold to Barcelona and Guardiola is willing to sell Yaya Toure and Zambrotta to Arsenal, then this deal will be a good deal!
Yes, a good deal.
To be honest, with the joining of his sister-in-law and Marcelo and the rise of Chiellini, Pony Ma's tactical status in the Arsenal team is no longer as high as before.
Ma Ma has a strong defensive ability, but he is still too short, and his running coverage area is not that large. He had a high tactical status in Arsenal before, not only because of his strong defensive ability, but also because he was born as a midfielder and his ball-playing ability is also very strong in the defensive midfielder, which can alleviate the pressure of Arsenal's backcourt.
But it's different now.
My sister-in-law and Marcelo are both defenders with good ball-playing ability.
When Arsenal's backcourt has no shortage of ball points, Pony Ma's task is basically to sweep up, but he is not tall enough to prevent high-altitude balls.
When I played against Liverpool and Inter Milan, I felt uncomfortable because the two teams were bombing directly from high altitude. It was difficult for Marco Polo to block, so there were many high-altitude balls. Chiellini had to come out from the back line to help fight for the top, but this will undoubtedly Affects Arsenal's overall formation.
"But... I'm afraid this will cost a lot of money! What should I do if I don't have money?!"
"Hey, I hope Keli can buy us soon."
I kept fantasizing about being acquired by a rich woman in my mind.
The thought of buying players to build a team was exciting, but the thought of the club's shareholders being unwilling to invest money made it uncomfortable. But finally, thinking that Keli had begun to acquire Arsenal's shares on a large scale, Wenger suddenly became agitated again!
Of course, Chen Mo on the field didn't know what Wenger was thinking. All he knew now was that it was super uncomfortable!
"Damn it, these guys want to take advantage of the victory!"
When Iniesta was brought down with another fierce shovel, Chen Mo ignored Puyol and others who ran forward and shouted, and ignored the referee who came to give a verbal warning. He just backed away and looked to the side through the rain curtain. Messi not far away.
After scoring the equalizer just now, Messi's condition is getting better and better, constantly retreating to take the ball to cause damage.
It is difficult to prevent, or in other words, impossible to prevent!
Although Messi was active on the wing in this game, and although Messi was shown as a false nine before the game, in fact, Messi played as a free agent in the frontcourt!
Between left, center and right, including midfield, Messi can go wherever he feels he should go.
This was the case with the ball just now. Messi, who had been moving on the right side, suddenly moved into the middle. At the same time, Villa, who was in the center position, moved to the right to fill the side.
This change of position directly caused Arsenal's defense to be confused for a moment, and it was at this moment that Iniesta advanced with the ball.
Barcelona's three midfielders are already difficult to defend, and now Messi has joined in, which is equivalent to four on three.
The moment he discovered that Messi was unguarded in the attacking midfielder position, Chen Mo directly brought down Iniesta.
There was no way, in a four-on-three situation, Barcelona could easily penetrate their defense with various passes and runs. He could only risk a foul and risk a card!
I was a little lucky that I didn't get any cards, but the luck quickly disappeared without a trace.
As the game restarted, Barcelona's attacks became more and more fierce!
Messi and Ronaldinho are constantly moving in a wide range of midfield and frontcourt as if they were on fire!
Various transpositions, various retracements!
Both of them are players who can be forwards, midfielders or even playmakers. As long as they are in the midfield and frontcourt, it is impossible for them to easily get the ball and they must be posted.
Soon, with all the fans watching, the entire Arsenal midfield and backfield were completely turned upside down by them!
"Arsenal will probably be in a bit of trouble if they continue to play like this."
"There is no way, Barcelona's midfield and frontcourt are too suppressive. Ronaldinho and Messi are in the same team, it is really difficult to guard."
"Yes, and Guardiola has to say that although this young coach who has just taken office for one season does not have a good resume, his ability to conduct on-the-spot is really good. He is like a pianist on the sidelines, waving his hands constantly. .”
"Haha, that's for sure. After all, he was known as the on-field coach when he was a player. Hey! Wait! Villa was brought down by Mascherano at the top of the arc! The referee awarded a free kick! Barcelona's chance here we go again!"
In the 32nd minute of the game, Villa suddenly retreated from the center position to receive a through ball from Iniesta.
Libya got the ball in the attacking midfielder position, and Messi had already cut in from the wing, while Marcelo was restrained by Alves!
"You can't let him turn around!"
Without hesitation, Ma Ma went directly up to his back and put his foot down to steal the ball. However, Villa took the ball first, causing Ma Ma's right foot to directly hit his calf bone. The next second, Libya hugged his knees. After taking off, the referee's whistle sounded.
Free kick!
A free kick about three steps from the top of the arc!
Wandering dragon position!
In this position, Rome, Messi, Iniesta and Xavi can all punish!
Chen Mo and Chiellini immediately rushed to the referee to protest, but the referee ignored it and glared at Chen Mo with a whistle in his mouth, signaling Arsenal to form a wall.
"Trouble."
Knowing that it was impossible to change this penalty, he protested a few times and pushed Puyol a few times. Chen Mo immediately asked Henry and others to enter the penalty area and form a wall.
Yes, forward Henry also hit the wall.
There is no way, Barcelona players are not tall, and Arsenal players are not tall either.
The tallest players on the team are Henry at 1.88 meters, Chen Mochiellini at 1.86 meters, and Bell at 1.85 meters.
Arsenal's backcourt has almost no high points, which is one of the reasons why Wenger wanted to sell Maggie. The backcourt is too short.
For a free kick like this that can directly hit the goal from 256 meters away, Arsenal can only sacrifice its counterattack ability and let the forward hit the wall.
As Chen Mo and others entered the wall, Barcelona stopped playing. Ronaldinho, Harvey, Messi and Iniesta stood directly behind the ball, panting and covering their mouths not knowing what they were communicating.
Not long after, as the referee blew his whistle, Harvey started to run.
"It can't be him!"
Watching Xavi move his short legs, Chen Mo protected his crotch with both hands, but his eyes were fixed on Messi and Ronaldinho. Both Xavi and Iniesta have a free kick, but Ronaldinho and Messi are the most stable free kicks!
Sure enough, under Chen Mo's gaze, Harvey rushed to the ball and swung his right foot but missed the ball. But in the next second, Harvey just ran in front of the ball and exposed the path of the ball. Messi made a small move. Step forward and shoot with your left foot!
"So fast!"
Just now I saw Messi running, and in the blink of an eye the ball had already flown to the top of his forehead. Without any hesitation, Chen Mo, who was standing on the far side of the wall, jumped straight into the top!
Chen Mo jumped very high, but it was useless!
Messi's free kick has a higher arc!
And it spins diagonally!
"Damn it!"
Under the gaze of Chen Mo, who was in the air, looking back at the moon, under the cheers of the fans in the audience, and under Messi's increasingly excited eyes, the ball spun violently towards the upper left corner of the goal!
Ten cents!
The next second, "Boom!"
"It's iron! It's iron! The ball hit the corner of the goal and bounced down! Did the ball cross the goal line?! Oh! The referee didn't say anything! Arsenal goalkeeper Almunia rolled the ball directly Found Marcelo on the wing! Arsenal’s counterattack is coming!!!”
