NOVEL FROG Chapter 31
Compared to the competition, it is almost a white-hot La Liga title battle.
A tiny King's Cup.
It's just a small wave in the big river!
But.
There is still a keen media.
Attention was paid to Simeone's tactical innovation.
They actually fought 433!
It's an unbelievable thing......
Why?
Because Simeone has been at Atletico Madrid for 7 years.
The ones that hit are all traditional 442s.
A proven tactic that has been played for 7 years.
It changed in the middle of the season.
And it was without too many reinforcements from Atletico.
on this.
The sports editor-in-chief of Marca newspaper published a review in the newspaper the size of a tofu cube.
That's the subject of the review.
Simeone's sudden change of tactics from 442 to 433 this time is it a long-term solution or a temporary rise?
The editor-in-chief believes that it is just a temporary temporary rise!
"Simeone has been at Atletico Madrid for 7 years and has always played 422.".
"With this set of tactics that have matured, they have won the La Liga title, reached the Champions League final, and won the UEFA Cup!"
"Both in the domestic arena and in the European arena, we have achieved good results!".
"Last season, Simeone signed a new contract with Atletico Madrid, which will be extended until 2022. "
Simeone, who is firmly seated in the Diaoyutai Sport, may not easily change his tactics that have been successful in the past, especially in the middle of the season, which is too risky. "
"In a few inconsequential games, such as the Copa del Rey that has just ended, Simeone might be a little wayward – making some small tactical innovations. "
"However, I believe that Atletico, who are back in La Liga and striving to win the title, will still choose a more secure path, which is to continue their past success with 422. "
The editor-in-chief of the newspaper Ass believes.
The best in the entire La Liga 433 is Real Madrid.
But look at their three strikers
Benzema, Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Take out one of the world superstars at the Golden Ball level alone.
It's the BBC of this trio.
It constitutes the core energy power of Real Madrid's 433 counter-attacking tactics!
The editor-in-chief is not dead in a thief's heart, and said in a slightly mocking tone:
"Atletico's attacking pairing, Antoine Griezmann, Diego Costa and Su Chen, doesn't have the ability of Real Madrid's BBC. "
"Just because they beat Real Madrid doesn't mean Atletico Madrid have a better forward line than Real Madrid!".
"The BBC risk has been tested by winning the Champions League three times in 2014, 2016 and 2017, and it is full of gold!".
"Atletico Madrid must not be ambitious, and the existing 442 tactics are the sustainable way for Atletico to go on for a long time, otherwise the tiger will not become an anti-dog!"
About this comment of the newspaper As.
Simeone also watched it.
For a long time.
The Argentine coach has appeared in media comments as the godfather of Atletico Madrid.
He knows.
Once he changes his tactical style of play at Atletico Madrid, it will cause an uproar.
If the team's performance drops, the reviews will flock in.
But Simeone decided to be willful!
He knows that although the team has been on good momentum lately.
But the gap with the top two is still not small!
Real Madrid are five points behind and Barcelona are eight points apart.
In the next 17 rounds.
As long as Atletico lose points, they will fall out of the first group of the title race at any time.
You'll have to make a surprise move in the league.
Training in the first two days of the 22nd round of La Liga.
Simeone has adopted a closed training approach.
No journalists are allowed inside the training grounds.
Even the official media of the Atletico club itself.
"Lads, we will continue the 433 tactics against Real Sociedad at the weekend!".
"The reversal against Athletic Bilbao is just a small test, the real challenge is in La Liga!".
"If you want to win La Liga, the road must be long and winding, and we have Real Madrid and Barcelona in front of us. "
"It's to be satisfied with the status quo and get a carefree Champions League qualification, you are easy, I am also easy;".
"Or grit your teeth, break through yourself, rush, jump, and move towards the trophy of the La Liga champion?".
"As Atletico Madrid, we have no choice but to go to the latter path!".
"I will follow through with our 433 tactics against Athletic Bilbao and unleash our attacking firepower to the maximum!".
......
La Liga 22nd round.
Atletico Madrid serves away against Real Sociedad.
At the pre-match press conference.
When a reporter asked,
Will Atletico continue the same style of play against Athletic Bilbao in their last game.
Simeone just smiled mysteriously.
"In my opinion, a mature team doesn't have a fixed formation and style of play. "
"Football stadiums are like battlefields, and the situation can change dramatically in a split second. "
"A mature team will adapt their tactics as the situation changes. "
"Atletico's main tactic at this stage is 442, which has helped us to achieve a brilliant record in our past history. "
I don't change easily, but I don't stay the same either. “
Simeone put off an ambiguous smoke bomb before the game.
However, when the game officially began.
Atletico Madrid's 433.
Sharper on the home turf of Real Sociedad!
15th minute of the first half.
After carrying the opening tactics of Real Sociedad.
Atletico began to play their own attacking football in an orderly manner.
Facing the opposition's pressing in midfield.
Cork and Saul did a wall-to-wall match!
A quick one-kick pass tore a break in the centre circle.
Quickly handed the ball to Griezmann.
Antoine Griezmann was very comfortable with the ball.
The closest defenders to him are all 10 meters away!
Because the collision between Cork and Saul attracted three defenders.
Anyone who knows the ball knows it.
Once you have attracted multiple defenders.
As long as you pass the ball, it must be a good ball!
Because football is actually a game of numbers and space.
Antoine Griezmann was originally carrying the ball with his back.
The moment I received the ball, my body turned 180 degrees!
Towards Real Sociedad, he dribbles the ball forward.
"Cross-transposition!".
Su Chen and Diego Costa are running fast!
These two tall and long-legged players.
Like two wild lions on the African savannah.
In the middle of the vast Real Sociedad came a 90-degree cross shift!
In the dust rolled up by these two cross-position male lions, Griezmann was like a shrewd cheetah along the middle, methodically advancing with the ball.
Bang bang.
In an instant, I was in front of the forbidden area of Real Sociedad.
"Rush, Athletics!".
Atletico's slogan rings in Griezmann's head.