Chapter 363: A Convinced Defeat

Generally speaking, if a team loses to an opponent in an important match like the Champions League final, they will definitely promote the "revenge" theory when they meet this opponent next time.  M

For example, "We must take revenge", "This is a great time for revenge", "This is really a great time for revenge"... and so on.

On the one hand, it is to heat up the atmosphere of the game, and on the other hand, the media also needs this as a gimmick.

But the game between Lazio and Bayern Munich is very special.

Before the game, Bayern Munich did not say anything harsh, saying that they would settle accounts with Lazio.

The media in Munich also seemed very low-key, and the tone of reporting the game was very normal, without anything to fan the flames.

If you only look at the atmosphere before this game, you will think that the relationship between the two teams is very good. This is their first encounter in the Champions League, and there is no record of confrontation before.

Because it is too peaceful.

But in fact, it is not the case at all.

For Lazio, Bayern Munich is a team that Lazio has seen more times in the Champions League.

Not counting this time, they have already played against each other three times.

Two were in the knockout stage, and one was in the Champions League final.

A total of five games.

In fact, Bayern Munich has the upper hand in terms of historical confrontations. They met Lazio twice in the knockout stage, and they eliminated each other.

In five games, they won one, drew three, and lost one.

If we only analyze the past five games, people will think that Bayern Munich has a greater chance of winning this game.

But in fact, the game Bayern Munich lost is unforgettable, because they lost in the Champions League final.

Entering the Champions League final for two consecutive years should be a great achievement.

But...

They played as a foil to the best team in today's football twice in a row, once as a foil to Barcelona, ​​and once as a supporting role to Lazio.

Especially the second time. They lost in the Champions League final without any chance of fighting back.

The first time they lost to Barcelona, ​​at least they still scored in the final, and in the end they only lost 1:2.

In the game against Lazio, they lost 0:4. Whether from the scene or the score, they lost without saying anything.

The failure of this game also completely woke up Bayern Munich. This season they plan to work hard to change the future of the entire team.

To this end, they fired the Dutch coach Van Gaal. They invited the famous coach Heynckes from Leverkusen.

However, in the first year. They did not ask Heynckes for any performance requirements and did not put pressure on him.

At the very least, they must ensure that Bayern Munich can participate in the Champions League next season.

For Bayern Munich, this is almost not difficult in the environment of the Bundesliga.

So Heynckes is equal to no pressure.

All this stems from the Champions League final with Lazio.

That game completely convinced the Germans. They realized that it was time to make changes, not only personnel adjustments, but also tactical thinking.

The football played by Lazio and Barcelona swept across Europe, creating two six-time champions for two consecutive years.

Such brilliant results naturally made other teams want to learn again.

And with the media's in-depth analysis of the -taka tactics, more and more people know how to play -taka.

After Heynckes arrived at Bayern Munich, he learned from Lazio. Based on -taka, he incorporated speed.

Because Bayern Munich has such an advantage.

Their two wingers, Ribery and Robben, are both very fast players.

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Because of the above reasons, the gunpowder smell of this game is not as strong as people think.

Heynckes was very low-key before the game.

Changsheng's annoying big mouth did not spray everywhere.

In fact, the main reason for this situation is that Lazio is in too good a state now. The strength is too strong.

Bayern Munich, the defeated general, has no idea of ​​resisting revenge.

Think about it, facing the only team in European football that has maintained an undefeated record so far this season, how ridiculous and idiotic it would be if you shouted the slogan "I want revenge"...

Will anyone believe it?

I'm afraid even I won't believe it.

So far, Lazio has never lost or won a single game, whether it is the domestic cup or the domestic league. Or the Champions League, the Club World Cup and the European Super Cup, they have never lost or won even one game, all the games... undefeated!

Such a result has never appeared in European football, and it has never happened in history.

Lazio's performance this season is unprecedented.

After winning Italy's first treble, the team did not disintegrate. Instead of losing its desire for victory and glory, it became stronger, in better condition, and more eager for victory.

They are like a pack of wolves that can never be full, chasing every victory.

In this state, Bayern Munich has no idea that they will have a chance to eliminate this opponent.

In fact, being able to draw with Lazio at home and break their season's undefeated record is already a remarkable achievement - if possible.

Because the opponent is too strong, such a weird atmosphere was formed before the game.

That is, both sides are very polite.

But everyone knows that Bayern Munich's politeness is a last resort. The opponent is too strong. If they are not polite, they are afraid of losing even more miserably. Because Chang Sheng is a petty bastard. If you anger him, just wait for his crazy revenge.

Lazio's politeness meant that they didn't take Bayern Munich seriously at all.

This is not to underestimate the enemy, this kind of contempt is completely domineering.

Because for Lazio, they really don't pay attention to the quarter-finals. Their goals are all the finals.

If they are stuck in a bitter battle here, doesn't it mean that they are too incompetent?

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After Lazio arrived in Munich, it attracted media attention. In Munich, there were even Lazio fans from Germany who came to welcome them.

This made club president Lotito, who came with the team, very happy.

It was unthinkable to do such a thing before.

Nowadays, Lazio also has its own fans overseas!

This is all the result of Lazio's continuous outstanding performance over the years.

Think again about Lazio going to Qatar to play in the Club World Cup. How those rich West Asians treated Lazio with such respect.

This is a concrete manifestation of Lazio's growing influence overseas.

In Munich, Lotito will also accept an interview with German media to talk about Lazio's rise.

This is also a good way to promote his club, and Lotito will naturally not refuse.

It seems that the 4:0 in that Champions League final completely convinced the Germans.

In this case. This is good news. I hope the winning team can go smoothly and get a victory at the Allianz Arena.

Lotito thought in his heart.

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When this focus battle started on time at the Allianz Arena, Lotito, who was sitting on the rostrum, didn't think so.

Because Bayern Munich performed very tenaciously.

It was completely different from the low-key peace they had before the game.

Of course, their tenacity does not mean in offense. But on defense.

It is not an exaggeration to say that "Bayern Munich's players are simply using their bodies to block the eye-catching defense."

Heynckes used his running to restrict Lazio's offense in this game.

This idea is the same as Allegri's tactical idea in Milan's match against Lazio.

Maybe Heynckes was inspired by watching that game, but that’s not necessarily true.

But Bayern Munich is obviously much better prepared than Milan.

Because when Heynckes accepted this team last summer, he began to make great efforts to improve his physical fitness.

Because from that moment on, he knew who he should let Bayern Munich learn from...

It can be said that students beat teachers today.

Because they are well prepared, Bayern Munich can handle it more easily.

Unlike Milan and Lazio, who ran out of energy for the entire game in the first half.

That would certainly allow them to take the lead and score goals.

But it also put them in an unsustainable predicament in the second half.

Bayern Munich is much smarter.

They did not ask to completely suppress Lazio in the first half. As long as it can put enough pressure on Lazio in key places, it will be enough to prevent Lazio from attacking and shooting normally.

In this way, their physical energy consumption is definitely not as high as Milan's, and their physical reserves are more sufficient than Lazio.

Therefore, they will appear to be more comfortable and relaxed than Milan.

if everything goes well. They had no problem holding on until the end of the game.

Although they can't score in this way, they can also prevent Lazio from scoring.

For them, it is not easy to draw 0:0 with Lazio at home, and it is worth celebrating.

As for winning?

They don't even think about it.

Under the guidance of such tactical thinking. Bayern Munich played very resolutely.

After only ten minutes, Lotito frowned in the stands. He felt that Chang Sheng might have hit a hard wall.

Even tougher than Milan in the first half.

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The live broadcast director seemed to know this, and at this time, he cut the close-up shot to Chang Sheng.

It seems that he wants to tell the audience that this game situation is a test for Chang Sheng.

So what will Chang Sheng look like now, and what countermeasures will he take in the future?

Chang Sheng's expressionless face in the close-up shot looked very calm.

If you only rely on this lens, you can't even guess what Chang Sheng is thinking in his mind.

"I think Lazio will encounter more situations like this in the future... Ever since Mazzarri's Napoli proposed a physical comparison with Lazio, Allegri's Milan first fully integrated this idea into their tactics. Now again It's Bayern Munich's turn... This is what Lazio has to face, just like they have to face all kinds of defensive counterattacks. Lazio's victory comes from facing problems again and again, and then solving them. What about this time?"

So said He Ping, a commentator on China Central Television.