There are still two hours before the game, but Barcelona fans have begun to flock to the Camp Nou Stadium.
In the streets and alleys of downtown Barcelona, there were hordes of fans wearing Barcelona jerseys who shouted various slogans or carried various slogans towards the football field in the city center. go with.
Century Derby, this not only attracted the attention of fans and media reporters from all over the world, but also attracted the attention of the entire city, the entire Catalonia region, the entire Spain, and everyone.
In the past few years, Barcelona have been far worse than Real Madrid in terms of performance. They have only won one game in four years, and the draw is also pitiful. This undoubtedly makes Barcelona fans feel extremely painful, and even they have complained and angry.
But every time, when the century derby battle comes, they can't help but look forward to it, hoping that the team can continue to inspire.
They may shout the slogan very loudly, especially energetic, or some Barcelona fans will deliberately say something to suppress Barcelona before the game, and even some people will deliberately raise Real Madrid to step down Barcelona ...
But behind these actions is because they are eager to win!
They want to win, they want to be crazy!
Over the past four years, Real Madrid has been extremely brilliant, but Barcelona has fallen into darkness. Until last season, Barcelona regained some morale with a Champions League championship, but Real Madrid also won the La Liga and the King ’s Cup. Crown, not to be outdone.
This summer, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid and brought in Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United to form a super dream combination of Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, and this season is also in full swing.
This suddenly made all Barcelona fans rekindled hope.
With such a luxurious lineup and such a strong offensive force, maybe this year can really beat Real Madrid at home?
Even, in the next few years, Barcelona can beat Real Madrid to win the championship!
With such a thought, with varying degrees of anxiety, they went towards the palace in their hearts.
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When more and more Barcelona fans came to the Camp Nou, when they saw the bus with Real Madrid logo printed on the body, all Barcelona fans were excited, all surrounded, blocking the way.
Many fans surrounded the bus and slammed the car body and windows. Some fans even sent intimidation and insults towards Real Madrid players through the window. Look at the posture. If they are really allowed to break through the window, the situation will be There are many evils.
Fortunately, Camp Nou was also prepared for this situation. The security personnel quickly stepped forward and opened the road for the Real Madrid bus. They separated this group of fanatic Barcelona fans and escorted the bus to the player channel all the way.
Real Madrid players are well-informed and have experienced countless such battles. They have also been mentally prepared for the difficulty of playing away. If the fans of this level of interference can affect them, then their psychology is too Weakened.
Ancelotti and Zidane got off the bus successively and sent Real Madrid players one by one into the player tunnel.
At this time, one and a half hours before the start of the game.
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Yang Yang still wore a black mask, and did not expose his injury. Even when he warmed up, he also wore a mask all the way, but he was very hard to train.
Yesterday, Ancelotti explained Yang Yang ’s selection when he announced the big roster, but he still did not disclose whether Yang Yang would start, which is a bit of a mysterious meaning, and for this game, Real Madrid ’s platooning The array is also full of suspense.
Isco played well this season, but will this game continue to start?
There is also the central defender, Harvey Martinez has done a good job of freezing Llorente. Will he continue to partner with Ramos?
Robben and Di Maria have played well on the right. Who will be the starter of the two players?
Xavi Alonso, another injured player in the Real Madrid team, has been injured and joined the team training, but has not played in the game. This time he has entered the big list. Will it be the first game?
You know, in the past, Ancelotti took a three-waist play. In addition to a defensive midfielder, Xavi Alonso and Modric are the main players. If this game is arranged, Xavi Alonso The starter was no surprise.
And Harvey Alonso's own mood to fight is extremely urgent.
In addition to the midfield and frontcourt, the back line is also suspenseful. Will the wing use the better defensive ability of Azpilicueta? Or use Carvajal?
Azpilicueta is capable of playing right and left backs. His characteristic is defensive. Ancelotti has also made him start many times this season, mainly for the purpose of grabbing the wing defense. This time the left and right backs face It is precisely Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar that, as usual, hold on to one side and attack the other side as a matter of course.
Numerous suspense converged, and even Real Madrid players themselves were not sure how to play.
On the way to Barcelona, Ancelotti and Zidane are still struggling with this matter.
In contrast to Real Madrid, Barcelona has almost no suspense.
Goalkeeper Valdes, the back line is Alba, Mathieu, Pique and Alves, the midfielder triangle is Iniesta, Busquets and Xavi, the front court is Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo And Messi.
This is Barcelona's main lineup this season, as long as the players are not injured or sick, then it will definitely be such a starter.
For a team like Barcelona, they do not need to consider the characteristics of other teams at all, as long as they focus on their own advantages, they can solve the problem.
In contrast, Real Madrid, Ancelotti and Zidane are inclined to rotate, plus this season's new aid Isco played amazing, so Real Madrid's platoon formation added some suspense.
Until everyone returned from the warm-up training on the court, Ancelotti submitted the team's starting list at the last moment.
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"Goalkeeper: Casillas; back line: Marcelo, Fermalen, Ramos and Carvajal; midfielders: David Silva, Xavi Martinez and Modric; Trident in the frontcourt: Hazard, Yang Yang and Robben. "
Zidane announced the team's starting lineup in this game, and the locker room has been silent.
Although the players who got the starter were somewhat lucky, they were more responsible.
Because the next game is crucial, it may even determine the trend of Real Madrid and Barcelona this season.
If Barcelona is allowed to win, they will undoubtedly get a three-point advantage. As long as they don't lose points on other teams, then Real Madrid want to regain this three-point advantage is undoubtedly very difficult.
The biggest difference between La Liga and other leagues is here, whether it is Real Madrid or Barcelona, the performance of each other's play is crucial to the ultimate championship.
The rise of Atletico Madrid this season has made this powerful dialogue even more important and elusive.
"This season Barcelona has a very obvious change, that is, their long pass, began to increase."
After Zidane announced the starting lineup, Ancelotti also began to analyze the tactics of both sides, preparing for the next game, he hopes that everyone can understand the advantages and disadvantages of both sides.
"Before, Barcelona didn't like mid-length pass very much, because in Barcelona's football philosophy, this represents risk and mistakes, so they don't like long pass, more short pass, and push forward slowly, but now it is obviously different By the way, they have a lot of long passes in the backcourt, and there are also a lot of long passes behind the middle distance. "
"Why is there such a change?" Ancelotti asked.
But soon, he gave the answer himself.
"The presence of Cristiano Ronaldo gave Barcelona a high point in the frontcourt. Although the Portuguese were not an orthodox center before, this did not prevent him from taking this role in Barcelona, and he did well. The explosive power of the sprint is another important weapon behind Barcelona. "
Last season, outside media and fans have been saying that Barcelona is self-appointed, but in fact, this team has also been seeking change. Although Martino said that his resume cannot be too convincing, but his ability is indeed good.
Under his coaching, Barcelona began to try some new styles, such as abandoning the well-known slow advancement, taking faster and more long passes and behind the ball in the middle distance, which were previously rejected by Barcelona.
"Another obvious change is that Barcelona ’s offensive reliance on Messi is decreasing. Neymar successfully proved himself as Messi ’s reliable partner last season, and the addition of Cristiano Ronaldo has greatly eased. The Barcelona's dependence on Messi in the frontcourt, especially in the last few games. "
"So in this game, our defense should always be integrated, the three lines must be closely connected, and the midfield should be able to suppress the opponents, especially Harvey Martinez. Your point is very important. I need you to stand live."
The reason for choosing Harvey Martinez, Ancelotti must still consider the team's high ball defense.
Ramos and Fermallen ’s speed is fast, but the height is not enough, but Harvey Martinez ’s height is enough, and the physical confrontation is also excellent. This can improve the height and hardness of Real Madrid in the midfield and backcourt. The wind doesn't fall.
"We will adopt a tight contraction defense, but we will not be conservative. We will still invest in the offensive end. It is still the old rules. When we grab the ball and fight back the first time, Barcelona's back line is not strong. This is our opportunity. "
Top-heavy, this is a common problem for Real Madrid and Barcelona, but the difference is that Real Madrid's defense is actually very good, especially in the midfield and Mascherano and Harvey Martinez like the world's top midfielders.
But Barcelona's back line is really precarious. In the mid-week UEFA Champions League group stage, Kaka and Robinho were directly connected to penetrate Barcelona's defense line, and Real Madrid will obviously have more chances.
From a tactical point of view, Ancelotti is indeed somewhat defensive, but from the starting lineup, he obviously still wants to attack.
Whether at least two full-backs or midfielders, Real Madrid are very active.
Whether they can stand the test of Barcelona's offensive pressure will require a match to prove it.