Chapter 174 The only Way to Deal with It

After conceding the ball, Casillas seemed very helpless. He didn't understand how there would suddenly be a gap in the originally tight defense line.

Originally, football was always passed outside the penalty area, which made him feel safe. It seems that Valencia has nothing to do with the defense of their teammates. They are helpless, so they can only cross or pass back in this way. But who would have thought that, as the word spread, football would come to him!

It's not good for him to scold Hierro loudly, anyone in this defense line is his predecessor.

But conceding the ball frustrates him.

Because in the opponent's attack, he can't do much, not even the hero who saved the team. The opponent's goal seems so easy... It makes him extremely weak.

Hierro is also reflecting.

In fact, he blamed him for the conceded goal just now.

Because if he hadn't stepped forward to pounce on Zlatan Ibrahimovic, there would be no space behind him.

Because he stepped forward to defend suddenly, the other teammates on the back line did not react and did not catch up with the offside in time, which made his original position become an empty space, and the entire back line became dangerous The inverted horseshoe shape, the middle protrudes forward, but the sides drag behind.

So Ibrahimovic penetrated Real Madrid's defense with a simple pass, allowing Villa to seize the opportunity.

He didn't know whether Ibrahimovic's retreat was accidental or inevitable.

Although the last time the two sides played against each other, Ibrahimovic also did this.

But just that time, I never saw this kind of dismissal in the Valencia game.

So Hierro couldn't be sure.

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Hierro wasn't sure, but Bosque was.

This goal reminded him of last season's Copa del Rey final.

At that time, when Chang Sheng needed to attack, he replaced Aimar, which impressed him deeply, because at that time, whether it was the commentator or the media, he was also puzzled as a coach.

Everyone knows Aimar's ability, why did Chang Sheng choose to replace Aimar at that time?

What happened later gave Bosque the answer.

It turns out that Valencia does not need to rely on Aimar, it can also threaten Real Madrid's goal.

Because Ibrahimovic can also do what Aimar does.

Moreover, after Ibrahimovic is pulled out, his defense will be at a loss and he will not know how to cooperate. So many problems arise.

For example, the ball just lost is like this.

It's just that Bosque didn't think of this before the game.

Because this style of play only appeared in the final of the King's Cup, and the time is still very short.

After that, Valencia resumed the ordinary mad dog tactics.

It is no longer difficult to find their tactics that day.

It wasn't until today that Bosque remembered.

Ibrahimovic pulled out, pulled out the space, and then created space for wingers like Villa and Vicente.

football tactics. To put it bluntly, it is a strategy of how to compete for space and time.

Ibrahimovic's retreat. This creates space for the rest of Valencia's teammates.

Compared with the previous 4231 tactics, the 433 tactics, the three forwards are closer together, and can use the created space more comprehensively and quickly.

After all, the situation on the court is changing anytime and anywhere. Maybe this space will disappear in less than ten seconds after it is created.

If your teammates are too close, you won't be able to use them.

Now that the three forwards are very close together, they can make good use of this space.

For example, just now, Ibrahimovic passed the ball as soon as he created space. And Villa was there very quickly.

Changsheng's tactical adjustments are not aimless, and indeed strengthen the team's use of space and time.

This is something that many people don't consider. Everyone only stares at the stars, thinking that a team with stars must be strong, but in fact Real Madrid has so many superstars, but it allows Valencia, which does not have a superstar, to lead by one goal.

Bosque suddenly hoped that this game could bring some inspiration to Florentino. To make Florentino understand football, superstars are not everything.

Makelele was clamoring for a salary increase before the season, but Florentino just refused to give it, because in his opinion, Makelele is not a superstar, and such players should be caught a lot. There is no need to waste too much money on this kind of player.

But Del Bosque knew how important Makelele was to the team.

But he couldn't convince Florentino either.

Since the team won the ninth championship cup, the chairman has become very self-inflated.

Obviously, he believes that he has brought this situation to Real Madrid, and that his superstar policy has brought the team the ninth Champions League trophy.

Bosque shook his head. Now is not the time to think about these things here.

At least in terms of victory, I and Florentino have a common language.

I don't want to lose this game, let alone the Spanish Super Cup.

Faced with Valencia's approach of pulling out the center forward and only occupying space in the penalty area, what should we do?

Bosque thought of a way, but it was risky.

That is offside.

There are risks in making offside tactics, but the risk of Real Madrid in this game is even greater. Because they did not specifically train offside before the game.

But this is the only way that Bosque can think of to deal with Chang Sheng's move.

He can only believe in the tacit understanding of this back line.

After all, this is a line of defense that has been cooperated for many years.

I believe in Captain Hierro's ability to command and defend.

So while Valencia was still celebrating, he beckoned Hierro.

Hierro trotted all the way to the head coach.

Bosque made an offside instruction.

Hierro frowned: "But we haven't practiced before the game, sir."

"I know, but there is no way. It can only rely on your experience and tacit understanding." Bosque also seemed helpless when he heard Hierro's question.

Hierro didn't let go of his frown until he played again.

Offside...the risk is too great.

If it fails, it will be a situation of eternal doom!

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The game resumed and Real Madrid took advantage of their kick-off and charged towards Valencia's goal.

Valencia faced Real Madrid's offense in two stages. The first stage was to start a siege in the frontcourt. Try to make the opponent unable to play the ball and pass the midfield. But once Real Madrid had passed the midfield, Valencia quickly shrunk their defense and huddled together at the front of the penalty area. This is the second paragraph.

Only at this time can we vaguely see the Valencia team that was good at playing defensive counterattacks...

Because there are two defensive midfielders in the midfield, although Valencia has fewer midfielders. But in fact the defensive strength has not weakened. Even enhanced. Because there was only one full-time defensive midfielder for most of last season, either Albieda or Baraja, the two rarely played at the same time.

There is no such problem now.

In addition, Deco can also defend, so when switching to defensive mode, Valencia's interception ability in the midfield is quite good.

Every time Zidane cuts in from the left to the center, he will be stubbornly blocked by Valencia.

Therefore, Real Madrid's offense can only return in vain.

When it was Valencia's turn to attack, Real Madrid started offside.

This move initially restricted Valencia.

When Ibrahimovic retreated, Real Madrid's back line immediately pressed forward collectively. It is guaranteed that Hierro can continue to put pressure on Ibrahimovic, and at the same time can cause offside.

Valencia did not expect that Real Madrid would cause offside, so at this time the ball was passed through, and the result was continuous offside.

At first they thought it was a coincidence, but later they found out that it was not as simple as they imagined.

This is a conscious offside!

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Chang Sheng turned his head to look at Bosque who was also standing on the sidelines like himself.

Use offside to turn the space created by Ibrahimovic into a trap for Valencia.

To be able to come up with this trick, Bosque really deserves to be a famous coach. They are able to lead Real Madrid to the ninth European Champions Cup, which is indeed a level.

Bosque's adjustment is very simple. In fact, the real famous coach is often seen in these details.

Famous marshals don't necessarily have to make any shocking substitutions and adjustments, often it's very small adjustments that are very inconspicuous that can turn the tide of the battle.

Bosque's adjustment seems simple, but it is not easy.

but……

Chang Sheng smiled.

If Real Madrid had specially practiced making offside before the game, then this was really an adjustment enough to reverse the situation of the game.

But did Real Madrid practice before the game?

Judging from various harvested intelligence, Real Madrid did not practice offside before the game. Because offside defense is not a characteristic of Real Madrid. They don't practice at all for no particular reason.

This kind of hasty adjustment may work at first, but loopholes and problems will always appear due to lack of practice.

Perhaps they can rely on their own understanding and experience to make the right decision. Made nine successful offsides out of ten defenses, but as long as there was one failure, it was a deadly situation.

So what Changsheng has to do is very simple, that is to let the team increase the through ball.

If your opponent wants to cause offside, then you will keep trying.

Anyway, if you are offside, you will not get a card. If you are offside a hundred times in a game, no one will be sent off.

But as long as he succeeds again, he wins.

Now he is one goal ahead and has scored an away goal, he doesn't need to worry at all.

Not worrying is the psychological basis for the mad dog tactics to work perfectly.

So he also went to the sidelines, chanted Deco's name, and when Deco looked at him, he made a through ball gesture and repeated it.

Deco nodded to show that he understood. This is asking the team to increase the number of through balls.

The next game, Valencia regained control of the ball.

Then they keep passing the ball back and forth, crosses and backs as before.

Real Madrid's defense moved slowly with them. No matter how the football was passed, the defensive center of gravity was always facing the area where the opponent's football was located.

They are very cautious now.

Then Valencia's three forwards began to move frequently.

But the final coup de grace was Ibrahimovic's sudden retreat.

The timing of Ibrahimovic's retreat is in the hands of Deco.

When Deco thinks the time is right, he will make a move, a signal, and then Zlatan Ibrahimovic will suddenly pull back and pull Hierro out. Here, give it to Villa or Vicente who is running.

This set is an offensive routine that Valencia has practiced countless times in pre-season training. It is to use Ibrahimovic's retreat to create opportunities for the team.

Ibrahimovic's scoring ability was sacrificed here, but it created a lore opportunity for his teammates.

This requires Ibrahimovic to keep an eye on Deco when he is playing.

When he saw Deco making that special move, he would immediately run back, pretending to receive a pass from Deco, and draw all the defensive attention to him. Then Villa and Vicente would interpolate appropriately, heading straight for the space.

Faced with such a pass, Real Madrid can only cause offside.

Of course, they can also not pull out, then Ibrahimovic will be in an unmarked situation-Makelele must follow Deco, while Elguera has to take care of other Valencia players .

You must know that everyone can participate in Valencia's overall attack, so don't think that there are only a few people participating in Valencia's attack. In fact, basically every player in Valencia's midfield can participate in the attack. And both have the ability to threaten the opponent's goal.

Everyone saw this last season. Valencia's firepower is very scattered.

So Elguera didn't dare to leave others to defend Ibrahimovic, and Ibrahimovic's defensive work can only be handed over to central defender Hierro.

Otherwise, Baraja has a long shot.

When the time comes to let Ibrahimovic face the goal outside the penalty area and receive the ball, and if Hierro dare not go up, Ibrahimovic can do too much.

He can shoot himself, and he has shots from long range. He can still surpass others by himself, he can also use the front waist to make a deadly pass in this place...

In short, there are too many possibilities.

In order to prevent Valencia from turning these possibilities into reality, Real Madrid can only let Hierro go up and paste the defense, Ibrahimovic, to interfere with him.

Then make offside when defending.

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Deco, who was running without the ball, made a gesture to retreat, and Ibrahimovic was ready to run back.

Teammate Albelda, who was in possession of the ball, passed the football.

Because Deco is always under the defense of Makelele, he cannot hold the ball for a long time. Pass the football over when needed.

Seeing the football pass to Deco, Ibrahimovic started to run outside.

Hierro followed closely, while the other three Real Madrid defenders followed suit.

Deco received the football, and Makelele pounced on it, dragged and kicked, trying to steal the ball.

Deco didn't tangle with him, just flicked his ankle and sent a through ball.

The football flew past Zlatan Ibrahimovic and landed behind the Real Madrid defense.

Then Vicente got the ball.

But at the same time the referee's whistle sounded - Valencia was offside!

Vicente was very surprised. He pointed to the linesman holding the flag with both hands, indicating that he was not offside.

But the linesman ignored him, and the referee firmly ruled him offside.

Vicente shook his head and ran back.

The Real Madrid fans in the stands cheered for the team's beautiful offside defense.

On the coaching bench and the bench of Real Madrid, everyone is also shouting loudly.

Bosque breathed a sigh of relief.

Anyway, it worked... (to be continued)