v4 Chapter 1423： Oligarchy era

Real Madrid beat Naples five-on-one and the next day, the media around the world are scrambling to report the Champions League knockout.

This year's UEFA Champions League round of 16 knockouts can be described as unpopular and exciting.

A week ago, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-0 at home and broke the number one upset of the UEFA Champions League this season, which caused shock to the media and fans around the world. Benfica also took home at home and beat Dortmund one by one, which is also a big upset .

The Hornets, who performed poorly in the Bundesliga this season, also did not achieve good results after entering the Champions League knockout.

In contrast, Manchester City won Monaco five to three at home, it seems more normal.

By the way, Real Madrid's closely watched French teenager Mbappe played in this game and played for 80 minutes, contributing a key goal for Monaco and helping the French team two to one in the first half Reversing Manchester City, but unfortunately, Manchester City adjusted in the second half and scored consecutively, eventually defeating its opponent five to three.

But Mbappe's performance has been unanimously recognized by the outside world. Mbappe has received more appreciation and affirmation than Dortmund teenager Dembele's slump. After all, the gold content of the Champions League knockout is still quite high.

A week later, Real Madrid have a five-game away victory over Naples. It can basically be said that they have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The media around the world are shocked by Real Madrid ’s dominance, especially in the second half of the game. Real Madrid is almost completely suppressed. Naples.

The adjustments made by Yang Yang and Zidane at halftime were regarded as a key factor in the game reversal. Even Napoli coach Sarri said at the post-match press conference that the team played extremely passively in the second half.

"In the face of Real Madrid, we have no choice." Napoli coach frankly frustrated.

If Real Madrid ’s victory over Naples is surprising, then Bayern Munich ’s 5-1 home victory over Arsenal is equally shocking, because no one expected that a peak matchup that had been expected turned out to be the result. One-sided massacre, especially the defeat of the gunman.

Like Real Madrid's mad slaughter of Naples, Bayern Munich played 1-1 with Arsenal in the first half, but Bayern Munich scored twice with Thiago, Lewandowski and Thomas Mueller in the second half. 'S goal, which ultimately beat Arsenal 5-1.

Coincidentally, Atlético Madrid defeated Leverkusen four to two on the road and also basically advanced to the quarterfinals.

On the day after the match, major media around the world were competing to report on these games. Everyone basically believed that Real Madrid beat Naples 5-1 on the road. It is the most difficult to advance. Bayern Munich beat Arsenal at home 5-1. It is surprising, because the Gunners can be regarded as a Premier League giant no matter how they say.

The French team also conducted an in-depth analysis of several games in this season's Champions League knockout, including Paris Saint-Germain's 4-0 victory over Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid's 5-1 victory over Naples, and Bayern Munich's 5-1 victory over Arsenal. The big wins aroused their interest, and they produced a special topic.

At the end of the topic, the French team reported that there is a consensus that the European football team is ushering in the era of oligarchs. The stronger the stronger, the weaker the weaker, and the head of the giants team that was originally expected to have high hopes. Here, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich still lead, Barcelona started to fall behind.

The Catalonian media also criticized Barcelona's performance after Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid beat away their opponents.

It is also away, although Barcelona face Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid face Naples, Atletico face Leverkusen, which is also not good to play, but the Madrid duo have won opponents on the road, Taking advantage of the away goal, what about Barcelona?

Losing away is not terrible. What is terrible is losing zero to four. Not even one away goal. How can Barcelona return to the home court to reverse the situation?

Even the most **** Barcelona fans believe that after returning to Camp Nou, the possibility of Barcelona reversing Paris Saint-Germain is almost zero, and many people are even worried that Barcelona will likely encounter another humiliating defeat at home. .

In contrast, Real Madrid, whether it is the French team newspaper or the Catalan media, have to admit that the Galaxy battleship is still full of championships, and it is still the most competitive top team in European football.

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When Real Madrid went hand in hand in the Champions League and La Liga, Ajax also ushered in a breakthrough in the UEFA Cup.

This team, which has fallen five points behind Feyenoord in the Dutch League, is very difficult to impact the Dutch championship in the current situation, but in the UEFA Cup, Ajax has relied on Welch Eve's goal, a homeless victory over Poland's Warsaw Legia at home.

Throughout the game, Ajax's possession rate reached 63%. The advantage of passing the ball is obvious. All statistics are better than Warsaw Legia. In the first round, the game is tied 0 to 0. In the case of opponents, a small victory at home, successfully advanced to the top 16 of the UEFA Cup.

This is also good news for Ajax, which has suffered many setbacks in the European War in recent years.

But what really makes Yang Yang and Van Gaal satisfied is that Pete Bos ’s team has finally stabilized the defense. In the past seven games, one goal has not been lost. This is a very rare statistic, especially for For Ajax, who advocates offensive football.

Van Gaal called Yang Yang immediately after the game, and because the Europa League match was one day later than the UEFA Champions League knockout, Yang Yang watched the game at home and both of them talked to the team on the phone. Satisfied with the current transformation.

Wilhelm is the best player in this game and the key to Ajax's victory. He can serve as a left-back and left-back, and his partner is Davidson Sanchez from Colombia.

The Columbia midfielder who just turned 20 was transferred to Ajax from Colombia's domestic strong national team last summer. It is part of Ajax's young lineup, but he and Ajax have passed. The central defenders are different.

Sánchez, who is one-eight-seven meters tall, does not have a good ability to play, but his air defense ability is excellent. His physical confrontation is his advantage. This makes him quickly become a strong point in the Ajax's back line and quickly stands Stabilize the main position and play well.

It is also because of Davidson Sanchez, Wilhelm, and the young teenager who has gradually emerged from the first team since the second half of the season, Ajax's central defender position has begun to stabilize, and the back line can withstand the impact of opponents. Being able to actively move forward to support the midfielder, so Pete Boss took a single midfielder tactic.

Everyone knows that the four-three-three tactics are the tradition of Ajax, in which the single midfielder is the same, but in the past Ajax's back line has been problematic, resulting in a midfielder who can only use a double midfielder.

Well now, Davidson Sanchez stands firm, Wilhelm and Derekte start to show their heads, the defense is stable, and the midfielder becomes more courageous.

With a seat in the lower back, Krassen and others can invest more in organization and offense.

It can be said that Ajax has really worked out a stable style of play until now. Let ’s see how far this style of play can lead this team, and that this group of players can play. What level.

Both Yang Yang and Van Gaal are well aware that Clarkson has performed so well this season and refuses to renew the contract. This summer's departure is estimated to be eight or nine, although there are currently Ndongbele, Van der Becker and Fo Ranke De Jong and other teenagers, but want to replace Krassen, they are still relatively young.

"I figured it out myself. If it goes well, the team has the strength to enter the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup, but if you want to enter the quarter-finals, it may take a little luck." Van Gaal said with a sigh.

Now the fans have high vision and focus on the Champions League, but they do n’t know that after the UEFA Cup reform last season, the UEFA Champions League can directly enter the UEFA Champions League group stage, which is a struggle for the four leagues to qualify for the Champions League. Team is very valuable, so they will desperately want to do it.

In the current UEFA Cup, the five major league teams are filled with Premier League Manchester United, Bundesliga Schalke 04 and Monchengladbach, Serie A Roma, La Liga Vigo Celta, Ligue 1 Lyon, let alone There are European-famous Champions League teams such as Copenhagen, Olympiacos, Besiktas, Anderlecht.

Van Gaal ’s assessment of the team ’s strength in the quarter-finals of the Europa League has been considered a very good improvement, and it also proves that the team ’s changes in the past year have been effective, especially in the vigorous promotion of youthful reforms. under.

As for saying that if you want to go further, then it is pure destiny.

Sometimes, knockout games also require some luck, as well as the team's state at the time.

"This is a good start. The technical team still has to seize the time to analyze and summarize the team ’s lessons this season. We want to further improve the team ’s strength this summer. The league must keep at least the top two and fight for impact next season. The Champions League group stage, this is our most important first task. "Yang Yang said.

The impact of the Champions League is not just a fame for Ajax, but a huge benefit.

Not only are the UEFA competition awards and attractive broadcast share, but also the value increase of players after playing the Champions League. It can be said that in European football, only players who have experienced the Champions League baptism are eligible to sell. expensive.

Ajax is definitely going to make a living by selling people, playing the Champions League is crucial.

Van Gaal also agrees with Yang Yang's judgment very much. Building a strong team is not an overnight matter, especially for a team like Ajax, which has no financial resources and cannot be recruited. It can only be accumulated step by step.

If we can reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League this season and build on this foundation next season, consolidate the foundation and improve the strength of the team, then it is not impossible to enter the UEFA Champions League group stage.

Of course, the premise is that things can really change as smoothly as Yang Yang and Van Gaal outlined.

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