Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 146 Mistake? That kind of pressure will make you feel like you're drowning and can't breathe! Bayern's strong counterattack!

Volkswagen Arena.

The match has reached the 35th minute, and the situation on the field has changed slightly.

Wolfsburg pressed high up the pitch for a considerable period, and their physical condition had clearly deteriorated. Therefore, they tightened their formation and compressed the space to seek time to rest.

But Bayern Munich certainly won't let them have their way.

As possession increased, Bayern's midfield found a rare opportunity during a series of passes.

Xabi Alonso.

Among the top five European leagues' players with high football intelligence, as selected by 442, Xabi Alonso, Lahm, Busquets, Modric, and Arteta were included.

Xabi Alonso, a veteran of top clubs, became a liability in less than a season after transferring to Bayern Munich.

That is, the core of Bayern's midfield and defense.

When Rafinha passed him the ball, he played a one-two with Bernat, suddenly speeding up the pace of the game.

Thud! The football was precisely passed straight into the heart of Wolfsburg's defense.

The Polish striker backed down Naldo and, before Maranda could double in defense, forcefully pushed past Naldo and turned around.

"Look at the impact!"

"Although Lewandowski isn't the kind of striker who looks very strong, he's incredibly tough in physical duels!"

"Take a shot if you get the chance!"

"A high-quality shot from outside the penalty area, Benaglio makes a brilliant save!"

"Hey! The danger isn't over yet. Whose is the second one?"

The Wolfsburg penalty area became chaotic because of this shot, with shadowy figures obscuring the ball's trajectory.

Once the camera zooms in and the image becomes clearer.

People then noticed a red and white figure quietly appearing where the ball landed; upon closer inspection, it was Bayern Munich's number 25 player.

Thomas Müller!

Players similar to but different from Inzaghi always seem to be in the right place at the right time; for example, no one knows when he will move now.

Knoch stretched out his foot to block with all his might.

Useless!

Müller awkwardly poked the ball toward the goal.

Bang! Benaglio got up and made a second save, but it was too late to stop the goal, and he could only watch as his own goal was breached.

2-2! ! !

The Bayern fans in the away stands regained their spirits, waving their team flags and shouting loudly.

"Wir wollen immer gewinnen! (We will always win!)"

As the Bundesliga champions of the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons, they wanted more than just one title; they wanted to set a record for consecutive championships.

It's worth noting that since their championship win in the 1931-32 season, their longest winning streak has only been three seasons.

Now that they have stronger coaches and players, why can't they aim for an even greater consecutive championship?

No one can stop them on this path.

On the pitch, Müller rushed into the goal, retrieved the ball, and waved to his teammates to return to their half.

With about 10 minutes left in the first half, they had every chance to take the lead.

"Well done, Thomas! I knew you'd be there!"

Schweinsteiger rubbed Müller's head with delight.

Then he looked at Lewandowski and said, "Robert, you can try long-range shots later when you have the chance. Their goalkeeper is far inferior to Manuel."

If Wolfsburg's goalkeeper had been Neuer, that shot might not have been out of his hands. Even if he couldn't catch it, he would have tipped it out of bounds instead of letting the ball bounce back into the penalty area.

"Great!" Lewandowski was also getting into the rhythm, his heart burning with excitement.

Today, all of his strongest contenders for the Golden Boot have scored a goal.

He can't fall behind others.

"Come on! Let's bring the victory back to Munich and take home a three-peat!"

Ram encouraged them.

"Three-peat!" Bayern's morale soared with this goal.

Courtside.

Guardiola excitedly stomped on the grass; this goal was absolutely crucial.

Because it proved the feasibility of its tactics.

Controlling the ball in midfield to stretch Wolfsburg's defense, then having Xabi Alonso play a through ball to maximize Lewandowski's impact.

This is the most effective attacking tactic when the Robben-Ribery duo is absent.

"It's one thing for Barcelona to bully us, but what is Wolfsburg compared to us?!"

Assistant coach Herman Grande pumped his fist and shouted.

He came to Bayern from Barcelona with Guardiola, but in his first game back at Camp Nou, he was completely thrashed by Barcelona.

They faced another league opponent, Wolfsburg, and conceded two goals in the first half.

This made him extremely frustrated.

"Don't say that." Guardiola pulled out a piece of paper and started scribbling on it.

He has figured out Wolfsburg's tactical system, and the next step is to limit the individual players by working on the team as a whole.

The ultimate goal is to lock down Wolfsburg's twin stars.

the other side.

"This goal was within my expectations. Tell the lads not to worry too much about it and to stick to the pre-match plan."

Dieter Black Gold remained calm, adjusting his black-rimmed glasses as he spoke.

“Okay!” Thorn-Lockhoff nodded and ran to the command area to relay the message.

Hearing the assistant coach's words, Qin Ming felt relieved.

He originally thought that two goals would be enough to affect Bayern's competitive form.

But obviously, a team that can become a powerhouse cannot lack spirit. Even if it's two goals or three goals, they will still fight hard.

"Don't underestimate any opponent."

Qin Ming told himself this.

"Make sure you cover the area in front of the penalty box better. Junior, drop back. If the Bayern striker gets the ball again, immediately coordinate with your teammates to defend. Make sure he doesn't get another shot off."

Benaglio was a little worried about conceding a long-range shot from Lewandowski.

“Okay!” Maranda answered loudly, turning his neck as he did so.

After the restart, Bayern fans jumped and cheered, treating the stadium as if it were their home ground.

How could Wolfsburg fans tolerate this?
With their numerical advantage, they cheered loudly, forcefully drowning out the voices of Bayern fans.

"Heia, Wolfsburg!!!"

"Heia, Wolfsburg!!!"

The unified cheers were deafening, like drumbeats pounding in the hearts of the Bayern players.

That's the advantage of location!
The 41th minute of the game.

De Bruyne powerfully shoved Xabi Alonso aside and nutmegged the ball to Qin Ming's feet.

"Lahm switched positions with Thiago? They really value me!"

Qin Ming thought to himself as he saw Ram standing ready for battle.

But as the saying goes, "A newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger."

Although he has only been a professional player for less than a season, he showed no fear in the face of the already famous Lahm and instead took the initiative to approach him.

"Cover up the defense!"

Ram did not underestimate Qin Ming because of his youth.

After all, he knew that those who had previously underestimated Qin Ming had paid a heavy price.

But he couldn't wait for Benatia to arrive.

Snap! Qin Ming didn't use any fancy moves, just a slight, continuous shift of his center of gravity, keeping his right foot at a distance from the ball.

This way, if Lahm steals the ball, he can change direction immediately.

This reflects his confidence in his muscle control.

As expected, Lahm reached out to steal the ball, and he also changed direction to the left.

But subconsciously, Qin Ming sensed that something was wrong.

Bang! Ram's interception was also a deception; the real intention was to force him to move to the sideline and then use his low center of gravity to block him.

There was no time to regain possession. Qin Ming could only charge forward, trying to force Lahm into a mistake and clear the ball out of the penalty area.

But Lahm shielded the ball and passed it back immediately.

He had another purpose in asking Benatia to cover for him earlier: to provide support.

"Damn it! Qin Ming made a mistake while dribbling and was dispossessed. Wolfsburg is in transition between offense and defense, and their backcourt is in chaos!"

Is Bayern Munich about to speed up their pace?

"Benadia launches a long pass, looking for Schweinsteiger!"

Why not find Müller on the same side?

Because Wolfsburg has a good defense, both Gustavo and Rodriguez are positioned closer to the backfield than Qin Ming.

Muller, on the other hand, lacks a speed advantage.

Schweinsteiger chested the ball down, denying Maranda a chance to intercept, and then flicked a pass with the outside of his foot to the left flank.

Bernat made a forward run and dribbled past several defenders.

He has pure Valencian blood and is regarded as the second Alba.

Speed ​​has always been his strength.

Whoosh! He accelerated twice, forcefully passing Tresch, and sprinted through the empty Wolfsburg backfield.

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich launched a counter-attack at the Volkswagen Stadium, with Lewandowski, Müller, and others making desperate forward runs.

Qin Ming also rushed back to defend with his teammates.

He's feeling a bit regretful now; if he had been more composed, he wouldn't have lost the ball to Lahm.

The reason for this is that I was too confident.
He doesn't have time to think about these things now; he's only thinking about making amends for his mistakes.

In the blink of an eye, Bernat arrived on the left side of the penalty area, stopped abruptly, shook off Naldo, and passed the ball back in a triangular pattern to the edge of the penalty area.

There, Lewandowski adjusted his position while running and unleashed a powerful kick with his right leg, which he swung high!
Bang! The football, like a cannonball, blasted open Wolfsburg's goal.

2-3! ! !

"Bayern scored again near the end of the first half!"

"Lewandowski scored this goal!"

"A top team like Bayern Munich cannot be given any chance!"

"Otherwise, they will show you what top-tier opportunity conversion ability truly means!"

"Qin Ming's failed breakthrough on the wing just now is not uncommon, but other teams' counter-attack efficiency is too low, making it difficult for them to pose a threat to Wolfsburg!"

"But Bayern Munich is different!"

He Wei's voice sounded slightly downcast; he naturally hoped Wolfsburg would win, even though he was a neutral commentator.

"It seems that the outcome of this crucial battle is still very uncertain!"

"Whether it will be the Bundesliga newcomers Wolfsburg staging a comeback to claim the title, or the established powerhouse Bayern Munich defending their honor, I think we'll have to wait until the final whistle to find out!"

Liu Jiayuan added.

On the pitch, Bayern players crowded around the corner flag to celebrate, everyone was extremely excited.

The feeling of scoring today was different from before. In the past, when they scored seven or eight goals against their opponents, they would become a little numb towards the end.

Now, however, I can feel the blood boiling in my body.

"No matter how many goals they score, we'll still score more than them!"

"The championship can only be ours!"

"Philip, he can't get past you! He can't get past you!"

The Bayern players were enjoying the thrill of taking the lead again, while Benatia was holding onto Lahm, his eyes filled with admiration.

Upon hearing this, Ram just smiled and didn't take it to heart.

If you can't get past yourself, what is that "crotch piercing"?
However, after this crucial steal, the underage player should be more restrained. If he's not in a good mental state, he might not even dribble past anyone today, instead passing the ball timidly.

This is based on his experience of defending against too many young talents in the past.

In such a crucial match, your personal mistake led to the team conceding a goal.

That kind of pressure can make you feel like you're drowning and can't breathe.

Many veterans can't handle it, let alone a 17-year-old.

"The next game should be easier." Lahm said, looking towards the penalty area, where Qin Ming was panting, holding his thigh.

Despite sprinting all the way back from the front, he still couldn't make up for his mistake.

It's impossible not to feel guilty.

"Qin! No one can dribble past someone 100% of the time, not even Maradona!"

Therese placed his hand on his shoulder. “So there’s no need to be upset about it. What I want to see is courage in you. So don’t be afraid to try because of this, or you won’t become better.”

As the captain of Wolfsburg, he had to take responsibility, even if it wasn't his fault.

Moreover, it is a fact that he failed to defend against Bernat.

One sentence from Cruyff's autobiography that he had once read stuck with him.

Some players aren't true leaders, but they try to be one, and these are the kinds of people who will always rebuke others for making mistakes.

The true leaders on the field are mentally prepared when they step onto the court: everyone makes mistakes.

"Don't worry, I'll only be down for a few seconds, I'll be back to normal right away!"

Qin Ming raised his head.

There were hardly any negative emotions left in his pitch-black pupils.

"That's OK!"

Träsch turned to his teammates and said, "Guys, don't be disappointed by conceding a goal. We're Wolfsburg!"

"Wolfsburg is confident that they can catch up, even if they are temporarily behind!"

Maranda raised his fist.

"Yes!" Qin Ming and De Bruyne shouted in agreement.

Five goals were scored in the first half, making the atmosphere of the game even more intense.

"Der Stolz Von Bayern!" (Bayern's Pride!)

Bayern Munich fans cheered.

"Wolfsburg, Schau wie wir siegen! (We are Wolfsburg, watch how we win!)"

Wolfsburg fans responded.

On the sidelines, Guardiola was finally able to sit back on the bench and begin to think about how to play the second half.

I'm even thinking about the second leg of the Champions League semi-final four days from now.

There's nothing he can do; he's coaching Bayern Munich, a prestigious club with ambitions.

A single league title is certainly not enough to satisfy the management.

The Champions League is what they really want, but losing 0-3 to Barcelona in the first leg makes a comeback extremely difficult.

"This match cannot drag on for too long."

Guardiola felt they needed to continue attacking and try to secure the victory as soon as possible.

the other side.

Dieter Blackkins was discussing with Thorn Lockhoff, mainly because he was worried that Qin Ming would be under too much psychological pressure.

"Boss, if you ask me, you don't need to worry too much. Qin has a strong ability to withstand pressure. I know him best because I follow him every day!"

"Torn-Lockhoff said, patting his chest."

“You don’t understand how much pressure there is in this kind of competition.” Dieter Black Gold shook his head, trying to figure out how to comfort Qin Ming.

The game had unknowingly reached the 46th minute.

After regaining his confidence, Bernat wanted to push his limits, but this time he was completely overturned by Maranda.

The tough, dark-skinned Belgian player secured his starting position at Wolfsburg not just by riding on the coattails of others.

He passed the ball to Träsch, and the Wolfsburg captain passed it to him as well.

Perisic receives the ball, goes down the wing, and crosses!

"Boateng headed the ball out of the penalty area, Qin Ming is in a great position!"

"Rub and shoot!"

"Oh, what a pity! Neuer managed to deflect the ball just in time, as it was aimed at the top right corner!"

"Let's take a look at Wolfsburg's corner kick!"

"Boateng managed to get a touch on the ball, but Rafinha cleared it with a long kick!"

"The referee has blown the whistle! The first half is over. The score is 2-3, with Bayern Munich in the lead!"

(End of this chapter)