Chapter 172 The Illusion (44/136)

The Spanish Super Cup is a cushion game before the start of each season. The league champion will play against the Copa del Rey champion. The winner can also be regarded as the king of kings.

If the La Liga and Copa del Rey champions are won by the same team, the opposing team will be replaced by the Copa del Rey runner-up, so Real Madrid still has the opportunity to seek revenge from Valencia in the Super Cup.

If the rules stipulate that the runner-up in the league should make up for it, Real Madrid will not even have this chance of revenge-Valencia will face Deportivo.

Real Madrid's starting lineup for this game is not much different from last season. It was Morientes who was replaced by Ronaldo.

The topic that was heated up by the media before the game was that Mendieta sat on the bench in this game and did not get the chance to start.

The TV camera kept showing Mendieta close-up, just to see his expression.

The transfer from Valencia to Real Madrid is considered to be a peak of Mendieta's career. Not surprisingly, he will end his career here.

When moving to Real Madrid, even Valencia fans believed that Mendieta would have a bright future.

That feeling intensified after Real Madrid beat Bayer Leverkusen to win the Champions League.

Mendieta's agent Toldera is even more complacent. Bringing Mendieta to Real Madrid is really his best masterpiece!

Therefore, before the game, Mendieta's encounter with his former owner was the media's greatest concern.

They want to see how Mendieta collides with Valencia.

Who would have thought that such a topical character would be pushed on the bench by Bosque.

This has to make people have some doubts about the player's future in Real Madrid.

Chang Sheng doesn't care about the future fate of Mendieta on the bench.

This game was the first time he made the new formation appear in an official game.

He cares deeply about the team's performance.

He wanted to see how his new formation would fare against a team of Real Madrid's level.

The league has not yet started, and you can play two real games against Real Madrid,

Taking the Galaxy battleship Real Madrid as a touchstone, Chang Sheng felt that such a luxurious opportunity was really rare.

Although he knew that Real Madrid played by Dream Team 2's Barcelona had no temper at all, but it was Barcelona after all, and Real Madrid itself began to go downhill at that time. In fact, since the end of this season, Bosque was driven away and Hierro transferred. Real Madrid started to go downhill.

But after all, the season hasn't started yet, and Real Madrid hasn't really started to go downhill.

Therefore, Chang Sheng has no idea how useful his tactical formation is.

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After the game started, Real Madrid launched a fierce attack on Valencia's goal relying on this being their home court.

Valencia in order to avoid the limelight. Take the initiative to retreat.

This instead made Real Madrid even more excited.

Can bring Ronaldo to the team. Florentino completed a transfer transaction that was considered impossible by others, which was a big boost to Real Madrid's morale.

So when Real Madrid is facing Valencia now, they feel that they are confident to beat Valencia.

Real Madrid's team has strengthened during this summer transfer period. The strength of Valencia has weakened.

See this comparison of strength. Fools think Real Madrid will win at home.

Especially in the first ten minutes of the game, Real Madrid almost pressed Valencia in the onslaught.

If it weren't for Canizares' outstanding performance, Valencia's goal would have been pierced long ago.

Especially Ronaldo. The newcomer to the team is full of drive and fighting spirit, desperate to prove how right Real Madrid bought him, to prove that he is still the best striker in the world. none of them.

He is very active in the frontcourt looking for opportunities.

This put a lot of pressure on Valencia's defense, so they had to return to defense across the board and stick to the penalty area.

Just watching these ten games, it is hard to believe that Valencia played pleasing-taka football last season.

Watching Real Madrid besieging Valencia, they couldn't even beat Valencia for halftime. Mr. Florentino, who was a little unhappy because Mendieta didn't start, also smiled again on his face.

This is the Real Madrid he wants to see, and this is the Real Madrid-Valencia game that should have appeared!

Florentino felt elated.

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Real Madrid bombarded Valencia's goal for ten minutes. Although they had an absolute advantage on the scene, they did not score any goals.

There have been several times that have made Real Madrid fans excited for nothing...

Ten minutes later. Real Madrid began to adjust their own rhythm, full of offensive pace, so as not to exhaust their physical strength too quickly.

At this time, Valencia regained the initiative.

Valencia started possession when Canizares passed the ball to centre-back Ayala.

Chang Sheng who had been standing on the sidelines also squatted down. He began to stare at the court nervously, wanting to get an answer, an answer that satisfied him.

Real Madrid's tactics against Valencia are very simple, that is, they have identified the players in the core positions. Strictly guard against death, like maggots with bones.

The previous player in this position was Guardiola.

Now Guardiola has been seriously injured for half a season. The main player in this position becomes Deco.

He is naturally the core of Valencia.

Whether it is the reporters in the media seats, the fans in the stands, or the players of Real Madrid, they all have a common opinion.

That is nobody takes Deco seriously.

They believed that Deco's first official game on behalf of Valencia was the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid. He should be very nervous and at a loss.

Deco's appearance really tends to give people the feeling of a country bumpkin who has never seen the world.

Two thick eyebrows were drooping down, and a face always had a bitter expression, as if the family had been hit by a disaster and couldn't afford to eat.

Compared with the sunny boy like Aimar, this kind of appearance is simply weak.

Therefore, Real Madrid players went up to defend Deco with a contemptuous attitude.

If the opponent is Guardiola, Real Madrid players will be much more afraid.

But Deco...

Use a media headline: "Who is Deco?"

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When Deco returned to the car to get the ball, Raul Gonzalez rushed up, trying to steal the ball and fight back when Deco was unstable.

But when the football is passed. Deke, who didn't turn his head, seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. Although he didn't turn his head, he saw the situation behind him accurately.

He made a gesture to stop the ball with his right foot, and his whole body tilted there.

Raúl then jumped on his right foot, intending to steal the ball.

Did not expect Deco side of the body. Give the ball away. Immediately afterwards, the tilted body suddenly twisted back!

He turned around and went to chase the ball, but Raul Gonzalez realized that he had been blocked by the opponent when he realized it.

Deco just got rid of Raul's pressing so easily, and he took the ball forward.

At this time, Ronaldo also came from the side. He just joined the team and he is eager to express himself. So it is still hard work in defense.

Facing Ronaldo's press from the side and rear, Deco did not greedy for possession, but quickly transferred the ball to Baraja, who was a little ahead of him. There was no sloppiness at all, and naturally there was no chance for Ronaldo to press himself.

Ronaldo saw Deco pass the football. He stopped and gave up continuing to follow.

But Deco didn't stop, he continued to run forward, ready to receive the pass from his teammates at any time.

Seeing this scene, Chang Sheng laughed.

Facts have proved that Deco is not stage fright. He faced Real Madrid in the game, and his performance was very stable and composed.

In fact, it is quite normal. Although Deco played for Real Madrid for the first time, he is a player who has participated in the UEFA Champions League anyway.

And generally grow into a player who never wakes up. Basically don't know what "tension" is.

Seeing Deke's performance, Chang Sheng's worries were finally lessened.

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And many people have gradually discovered this, that is, Deco doesn't seem to be as easy to deal with as they thought.

From receiving the ball in the backcourt to delivering the football upfield, Deco was very active in midfield.

He can be found almost anywhere. Either it's catch and pass, or it's there to create opportunities for teammates to set screens.

His position is quite flexible, he can retreat to almost the same line as the central defender, or he can go to the midfielder position in one breath to complete the final pass.

Such a large range of activities made Real Madrid's defensive players feel at a loss.

Under the leadership of Deco. Valencia's attack was carried out smoothly.

Only then did everyone discover why Chang Sheng chose Deco to mention Guardiola.

The 25-year-old Deco has better running ability than Guardiola!

Where Guardiola can't cover. He can basically achieve full coverage.

The better the running ability, the better the ability to control the team's midfield.

Coupled with his unfancy but practical technical moves, he does not look as conspicuous as Aimar in the midfield, but he is truly indispensable.

Guardiola, who was sitting on the bench, also nodded, feeling relieved about Deco's performance.

Under the tireless push of Deco, Valencia gradually took control of the situation and the initiative.

The people of Real Madrid were surprised to find that the siege scene in the first ten minutes seemed to be an illusion, because when Valencia had the ball, they realized that the scene was very familiar - wasn't this the most common in the three games last season? scene?

Valencia passed the ball back and forth, and Real Madrid had nothing to do but follow suit!

When they realized this, Valencia had already played the football to the front of their penalty area...