Soccer: Maxed-out ball control, the skill is too overpowered.

At this timeline, Atlético Madrid holds one Champions League title.

Meanwhile, the team also boasts Lu Xiao, a superstar with a net worth of 1.5 million euros.

There are also fading stars like Torres and promising young talents like Griezmann.

There is also a group of low-key but powerful world-class players.

In theory, they have already joined the ranks of elite clubs, at least on par with Chelsea.

But the starting lineup is world-class.

The substitute lineup has a relatively serious gap.

Competing on three fronts is also a huge test for Atletico Madrid.

10 month 22 day,

Atletico Madrid just beat Benfica 2-0.

Then, on October 24th, the 9th round of La Liga will take place, with Atletico Madrid vs. Valencia.

La Liga Round 9 Preview: Atletico Madrid's rotated squad faces a tough opponent; Barcelona and Real Madrid have an easier schedule.

"The 9th round of La Liga is about to begin."

Barcelona, ​​currently at the top of the standings, maintains an 8-game winning streak and has accumulated 24 points.

Atletico Madrid are currently second in La Liga with a record of 7 wins and 1 draw, accumulating 22 points.

Real Madrid have a record of 7 wins and 1 draw, accumulating 22 points, but are ranked 3rd in La Liga due to a worse goal difference.

Villarreal, Athletic Bilbao, Sevilla, Valencia and other traditional La Liga powerhouses are ranked 5th to 7th.

In the 9th round of La Liga, Real Madrid faced Granada, who were on the verge of relegation.

With the main lineup remaining healthy, there's little suspense, and the three points are highly likely to be secured.

Barcelona will face 13th-placed Eibar. The MSN trio is in excellent form, and experts predict they will easily defeat their opponents.

Among the three giants of La Liga, the only suspense lies in the highly anticipated match between Atletico Madrid and Valencia.

Atletico Madrid just finished their Champions League group stage match with their strongest lineup two days ago.

Considering the rotation of key players, the lineup for the match against Valencia is perhaps the most troublesome issue for the coaching staff.

The race schedule is unfavorable for horses competing for the championship.

Trailing by two points, can they manage to grab some points and continue their pursuit of Barcelona?

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The night before the match,

The coaching staff is really having a headache.

The roster is still the same, but it's really hard to decide on the starting lineup.

Let's bring on the main players. They're too tired from playing two days apart, and their bodies can't handle it.

Bring on the substitutes.

Valencia isn't so easy to deal with.

All I can say is that La Liga's schedule is utterly inhumane.

Simeone gritted his teeth as he looked at the current standings and the packed schedule ahead.

"Let's try the rotation first. They're very strong, and they shouldn't have much trouble dealing with Valencia."

Last season, Valencia, under the leadership of head coach Santo, made it into the Champions League group stage for the first time in many years.

They invested too much in the Champions League, which led to a poor start to the league season.

Having just finished the Champions League, we might be able to catch them off guard.

The second day of the competition,

Both sides announced their starting lineups.

Many key Atletico Madrid players, including Griezmann, Lu Xiao, Torres, and Saul, were not able to start.

In contrast, Valencia fielded key players such as Mustafi, Cancelo, Andre Gomes, De Paul, and Paco in their starting lineups!

Valencia is really going all out!

"What to do? It's too late to change the starting lineup now."

Atletico Madrid's assistant coach is a little worried.

"Don't rush. Let's assess the situation first."

Atletico Madrid, playing at home, have the advantage of being well-rested.

Simeone doesn't believe Valencia is that strong with two games in a week.

As a result, Simone almost got a lesson.

"Valencia displayed a powerful attacking force from the very start of this key La Liga match in Round 9!"

"They frequently disrupted Atletico Madrid's rhythm with high pressing."

Create chances in the attacking third, watch this ball first!!

"Paco!! A shot from inside the penalty area, saved by goalkeeper Bernabé!"

"Valencia still has possession!"

Cancelo is coming up for an assist!

Paco!

Goal!

He Wei scratched his head in disbelief.

I thought Atletico Madrid was stronger and could easily defeat Valencia.

How come Atletico Madrid conceded a goal after just 7 minutes?!

Atletico Madrid's defense was so focused on marking the opponent's key midfielder that they forgot about the opponent's right-back Cancelo's overlapping runs.

Cancelo delivered a tricky, curling cross.

Paco headed the ball in from the center.

Atletico Madrid 0-1 Valencia.

"grass!!!"

Lu Xiao also feels frustrated when his team concedes a goal.

When I played FIFA's career mode before,

He actually hoped the home team would concede a goal.

That way, when you come on as a substitute, you can be the savior and turn the tide.

But reality is not a game.

In reality, losing a game can really mean losing the championship.

Lu Xiao didn't want to take even the slightest risk.

Ideally, the team should be able to secure the win and take all 3 points, which shows that Atletico Madrid has enough squad depth to support multiple competitions.

Now it seems,

Atletico Madrid's bench isn't that deep either.

He was so stunned by Valencia's kick that his head was spinning.

"Damn it, are they that strong?"

"There's no way around it, their 4-3-3 high-pressing formation is really tricky."

Unless a few of us step in and create an opening using our individual abilities,

Otherwise, it will be very difficult to make a breakthrough.

For a time, Atletico Madrid were in a stalemate, their midfield and defense were being relentlessly pressed and entangled by the opposing forwards, making it impossible for them to launch counter-attacks.

For 10 consecutive minutes, Atletico Madrid couldn't even get past the halfway line.

They were cornered by Valencia in their own half.

Fortunately, Atletico Madrid's defensive DNA remains.

After conceding an early goal, they gradually stabilized the situation.

Furthermore, after 30 minutes, Valencia's stamina clearly declined, making it impossible for them to maintain high-pressing throughout the game.

The first half ended quickly.

The score remains 0-1 for the time being.

"Coach, I can actually play."

"No rush, no rush, you should rest a bit more."

Simone certainly knew that Lu Xiao was a nuclear weapon.

Sending him up will surely end the battle.

But Simeone still wanted to give some opportunities to the players who were rotating on the field.

The competition will serve as a test of the young man's ability to withstand pressure.

Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut?

When the time is right, send Lu Xiao up to finish the job.

Lu Xiao had no choice but to sit on the bench for another 15 minutes.

To be honest, the game was a bit dull.

Both sides were pressing and pulling the ball back frequently, resulting in multiple changes of possession, and neither side could penetrate the danger zone.

Unfortunately, Lu Xiao couldn't possibly be on his phone on the bench.

Countless camera lenses are looking for me.

Lu Xiao could only sit upright.

Carefully observe the situation on the field and Valencia's weaknesses.

"Cancelo could be a useful point."

A 21-year-old young Portuguese international,

The future "world's best right-back"

João Cancelo is active and has a strong ability to provide assists.

He assisted on the first half goal.

But he played with such enthusiasm that he forgot his duties as a defender, and his defensive positioning was like that of a primary school student.

Lu Xiao needed to teach this young man a lesson.

"In the 70th minute of the second half, Atletico Madrid requested a substitution, with Griezmann and Lu Xiao coming on at the same time!"

It looks like Atletico Madrid is getting serious.

Commentator He Wei joked.

With Lu Xiao not playing, domestic fans weren't very interested to begin with, and He Wei's commentary was so bad he was practically falling asleep.

He only perked up when Lu Xiao appeared.

He truly deserves to be called a substitute prodigy!

The moment Lu Xiao stepped onto the field, Atletico Madrid's attack instantly leveled up several notches!

"Beautiful!! Lu Xiao's ball control and dribbling skills!! He accelerated and got past the ball!!"

He spikes the ball past another player!! De Paul!! He couldn't stop him!

Lu Xiao dribbled past three players in the middle of the field, eliciting wild cheers from the home fans.

He casually sent out a diagonal shot with the outside of his left foot.

It points directly to the empty space on the left.

Cancelo went up for an attack and won't be back for a while.

Griezmann easily broke into the penalty area, drew the defender's attention, and then cut the ball back to the penalty spot.

Lu Xiao arrived in a flash!

"Lu Xiao!!! Goal! Just 6 minutes after coming on, Lu Xiao has helped Atletico Madrid equalize!"

That's right!

He Wei could tell even with his bare hands that...

As long as Lu Xiao plays, Atletico Madrid is guaranteed a win!

Sure enough, just 3 minutes later,

It just so happens that Valencia is experiencing a physical plateau.

Atletico Madrid seized another counter-attack opportunity!

Koke played a through ball to Lu Xiao.

Lu Xiao and Griezmann displayed excellent teamwork on the left flank.

A 2v1 one-two pass, outmaneuvering Cancelo, Lu Xiao cuts into the penalty area and crosses to the other side!

"Saul!!! Goal! Goal!!"

"2-1, Lu Xiao assists a teammate to score, Atletico Madrid successfully completes the comeback!"

Until then,

Simone was relieved and returned to his seat, crossing his legs.

"3 points secured!"