Chapter 729： The only hope

This game was held at the Bernabéu Stadium, the focus of the world's attention, and finally ended with a score of two to two.

Southampton, who played away, relied on Suarez and Sanchez's goals to help the Saints retreat from the Bernabeu.

But after the game, the media across Europe, especially the UK and Spain, had a huge response.

First, the Spanish Marca newspaper couldn't help exclaiming. It turned out that everyone thought that Real Madrid's game was ninety-seven, but it ended with such a surprising score. The Champions League's new Southampton showed amazing strength!

"If you say that Southampton did not lose to Real Madrid at the Bernabéu Stadium, I believe everyone will be surprised, but they will not deny this view, because whether it is from the statistics or the score, the Saints are not Falling wind."

"We see that Southampton is a very young, but very competitive team, and they are very united and sacrificed, which makes them stronger."

"What impressed the reporter was that Ibrahimovic did not score a goal in this game, which may disappoint the fans of the Swedish center, because with Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal, the striker in the Champions League On the list, the Swedish center is one goal behind the Royal Superstar."

"But from the reporter's point of view, I saw the other side, that is Ibrahimovic who didn't score!"

"The first goal, Kaka's breakthrough with the ball was amazing, and Suarez's dexterity in the penalty area was also amazing. But not far from them, Ibrahimovic held the Royals for them. The Madrid central defender, isn't this also a silent contribution?"

"Also, for the second goal, Sanchez's goal, a lot of credit comes from Ibrahimovic's assist. If there is no Swedish center to suppress Pepe and pass the ball again, it will be difficult. Imagine how Southampton’s attack will continue this time and even score goals."

"Yes, Ibrahimović did not score a goal in this game, but his contribution to the team is still huge."

"Perhaps, as he mentioned in an interview with the media a few months ago, in his career, he has almost won all the honors, but the most important Champions League champion has always been with him. Save one side."

"There have always been rumors that this season will be Ibrahimovic’s last season at Southampton. If that is the case, then we might also say that if we can’t win another Champions League this season, then Brahimovic's career will leave this regret forever!"

"Perhaps because of this, the Swedish center did not play well in the Premier League this season. Instead, he was very eye-catching in the Champions League. This game is just a continuation of his excellent form."

"Not only Ibrahimović, but other players, they all have shown their extreme desire for championships and honors. They are like a group of starving guys rushing into the food house."

"On the contrary, this kind of hunger is not obvious to us in Real Madrid."

Compared to Marca’s preference for neutral remarks, the comments of another Spanish newspaper, Aspen, take care of the face of Real Madrid and the emotions of Real Madrid fans.

"The score of two to two is acceptable to both parties."

"The Saints took away two away goals from the Bernabéu Stadium, but Real Madrid also won a rare draw when the team was not in good shape. This is not unacceptable."

"The second round, at St. Mary's Stadium, will determine the outcome of this knockout!"

"This game deserves to be watched and watched by Ancelotti and his players. Southampton is not weak. On the contrary, what we saw at the Bernabéu Stadium is a strong team equal to Real Madrid. Those who think Anyone who has the power of a saint enough to abuse food should admit this."

"A draw is certainly a pity, but it is not an opportunity for everyone to see the strength of the Saints more clearly, and then make more adequate preparations for the second round of the game."

"From the Bernabeu’s battle, the game at St. Mary’s Stadium in a week’s time will be a life-and-death battle. It will be very cruel and very difficult. Everyone must be fully mentally prepared. Real Madrid can only play the best. Only in good condition can it be possible to bring back a victory from St. Mary's Stadium!"

"Let us bless Real Madrid!"

Unlike the Marca and Aspen, the daily sports newspaper, which is biased towards Barcelona, ​​has started to report that Real Madrid has performed quite badly in their home games and that Southampton deserves to win. Yunyun.

British newspapers also praised Southampton's performance, believing that it was beyond everyone's expectations.

The Times believes, "When most people thought that Southampton would encounter a Waterloo at the Bernabeu Stadium before the game, Bielsa's team silenced everyone!"

"Two to two, no matter in the score or during the game, Southampton faced such a powerful Real Madrid and did not lose the slightest. Even for a long time, the Saints firmly controlled the situation of the game. "

"This game gives us absolutely reason to look forward to. Southampton has the hope of going further in the Champions League!"

The Sun also published a column comment by Chief Correspondent Steven Howard on the front page, saying that Southampton’s performance has won glory for the entire Premier League. In the current weak European war, the Saints independently supported the Premier League. This big flag.

It's no wonder that in another quarter-final knockout at the same time, Manchester United sat at Old Trafford and drew with Bayern Munich.

But although it was a draw, the process was completely different.

If Southampton is relying on the hard power of the team itself, and Real Madrid at the Bernabeu Stadium, it is regrettable to get a draw, then Manchester United won the game by fluke and hard work.

This can be seen from Bayern Munich's 76% possession rate, which is more than three times that of Manchester United.

There is no doubt that Manchester United is at the lowest point in history. With such a set of incomplete formations, Manchester United deserves a respect for the powerful Bayern Munich at home.

But such an astonishing gap in the strength of the two sides has to make people sigh, the former Red Devils are no longer beautiful!

In this case, Southampton's away 2-1 draw with Real Madrid is undoubtedly a glimmer of hope.

Not only the Times and The Sun, but also newspapers such as the Guardian, Mirror, and even the Daily Mail, which are usually not in harmony with Southampton, this time it is very rare to give the Saints a high evaluation.

It is believed that when it is difficult for Manchester United to overthrow Bayern Munich, Southampton is undoubtedly the only hope for the Premier League team to return to the semi-finals.

After all, in the 2010-2011 season, after Manchester United reached the Champions League final, no Premier League team has reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. This is for the Premier League, which has the title of the world's first league. , Is undoubtedly unacceptable.

Therefore, in this case, almost the entire England is looking forward to the success of Southampton's counterattack, defeating Real Madrid at home, and smoothly qualifying for the Champions League semi-finals, which will eliminate the embarrassment of no semi-finals in the past two years.

Amidst the overwhelming noise in the media, Yang Huan did not return to England with Southampton, but went to Barcelona the night after the game.

At noon on the second day, I had dinner with the management of Barcelona's Roselle and Bartomeu.

In the afternoon, he appeared at the hotel where Atletico Madrid was staying, met with all the players of the Linen Corps, and cheered for them in the evening game. He personally promised that as long as the team performs well in the Champions League, he will definitely Many rewards!

But in this game, Atletico Madrid's situation is not optimistic.

That is the team's top center Diego Costa injured and missed, which is undoubtedly a big loss for Atletico Madrid.

On the other hand, Barcelona can be said to be strong and strong, and Luis Enrique is also ambitious to use a Champions League to defend his position as coach.

Ever since, in the Camp Nou battle, the two sides can be described as needle-point to Maimang, fighting very tragically.

Simeone is a very pragmatic head coach. Regardless of Atletico Madrid's current strength, apart from Barcelona and Real Madrid, La Liga has almost no opponents.

But in the face of Barcelona, ​​especially when visiting the Nou Camp, Simeone's attitude is very correct.

That is to guard, guard against death!

This is certainly not a great game, because Barcelona has played the ball-control genre they are good at, and constantly uses back and forth to kill the game.

Atletico Madrid is using a full-court press and pressure that exceeds Barcelona and even anyone imagined to ensure that its goal is not lost.

For most of the game, it was in this kind of ball possession and stalemate.

Until the second half, Atletico Madrid's away game suddenly broke the deadlock.

Because Diego Costa was absent, Isco was adjusted to the wing position.

This season, Simeone has high hopes, and he performed quite well. He was selected as a supernova of the Spanish national team and faced Barcelona in this game without the slightest fear.

It is that he used his skillful ball sense, dazzling dribbling action, and full of four Barcelona players at the critical moment of the second half With the sudden change in rhythm, a gap was cut abruptly in Barcelona's defense.

Later, when he faced Valdes, he calmly scored the ball into the goal and opened the record for Atletico Madrid!

This wonderful goal even made the entire Camp Nou amazed!

This Spanish genius midfielder has found his place perfectly in Simeone's tactical system. This wonderful goal is just a microcosm of his outstanding performance in the past season.

But it was this goal that completely broke the deadlock on the court.

Barcelona went all out and launched a counterattack desperately.

Atletico Madrid's players were infected by the goal. To some extent, they could no longer stand their temper, perform Simeone's guard duty, and made a mistake in the 81st minute.

Central defender Miranda missed the ball on defense, and Neymar pushed into the far corner from the left side of the penalty area to equalize the score for Barcelona.

In the end, the match between the two teams ended with a score of one to one. Simeone's team took away an away goal from the Nou Camp and a draw.

But in the face of a team like Barcelona, ​​even if it returns to the Calderon Stadium, Atletico Madrid dare not say how much advantage it has to win.

However, with the excellent performance of the players in the team, Atletico Madrid undoubtedly allows everyone to see the rise of this linen army and their future potential!

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