Chapter 482: Round of Eight Clash (Everyday Transition)

How would you describe Simeone-Atletico's fighting style?

If you're an opponent of this La Liga powerhouse, the feeling in a match is often like:

In your childhood, you play a side-scrolling action platformer; you encounter a boss that constantly fires screen-filling energy bolts—one hit and you die. When seeking an opening to attack, you must constantly dodge skills, and the dense energy bolts form layers of shifting oppressive lines, making it hard to damage the boss.

The key is that this boss also has a displacement skill.

Diamond Cut

Triangular Pincer Attack

Spiderweb Encirclement

Europe's highest offensive-defensive positioning efficiency

Espino Training Base, now renamed the 'Wanda Atletico Training Center'

In this historical period, people jokingly called Atletico 'Royal Madrid'

The players are doing a special drill on the training field: after passing, they must make a shuttle run

Fitness coach Ortega is leading several injured players in rehabilitation training

His nickname is 'Atletico's Lung'

The indestructible sheet-clad army cannot do without his devilish training

This 60-year-old man has excessive energy and abundant stamina; after work he likes to invite middle-aged women to dance together

Old boys heading out must be sure to protect themselves well

87-year-old Bulinniyasi, wearing a hat and leaning on a cane, walks slowly along the sideline with the aide's support

He is the mentor of Torres, Morata, Koke, Saul, etc., a legendary figure of Atletico

But he is also the big boss in an ethical mystery horror novel

At this point in time, he has not yet been exposed

Little boys heading out must be sure to protect themselves well

Simeone has his hands in his pockets, constantly recalling Li Kang's evasion details

The gentle wind of the Manzanares River cannot move the heavily gelled big back hair

He simply does not like studying individuals

The burly Burgos stands to the side, with flowing long hair and a thick beard, looking like a black bear

"My detector seems unable to measure Li's combat power."

"Is that thing useful for Li?"

Google once released a high-tech glasses similar to the Dragon Ball Z Saiyan scout

In the 2014 Getafe vs Atletico match, Burgos really wore the 'combat power detector' on the bench, real-time grasping player data; after the match press conference, he even had reporters try wearing it, saying: 'These glasses are the future of football.'

"Of course it's useful; this season, due to injuries, our overall combat power plummeted, but now it's rising again!"

Time flies like a white colt passing through a gap

In the blink of an eye

The day of the Champions League quarter-finals has arrived

Li Kang and his teammates flew by plane and arrived in Spain·Madrid

Just stepping out of the arrivals gate

Outside the cordon on both sides lies a huge crowd

"Lee!!!"

Local fans are shouting the name of the Iberian hero

The sound of posters frantically fluttering is like firecrackers

Chelsea players are startled and flattered

"No need to overreact; Li once led the Bullfighter army to slash through the death half-zone, winning a European Cup! He was also the super core of the 2018 World Cup."

"Once he descends upon Madrid, he will receive the respect he deserves."

"Take a good look; you can't even tell which club these diehard fans belong to."

Security personnel are on high alert, escorting Li Kang onto the bus

Under the night sky, the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium looks like warm jade

The soft light awakens the vitality of Atletico fans

A sea of people, every seat filled, sound waves surging

"ESPN! ESPN! Good evening, viewers."

"This is the live broadcast of the first leg of the 2017/18 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals."

"Atletico Madrid versus Chelsea!"

"Looking at the national teams represented by the starting lineups of both sides, this resembles a Spanish civil war."

"The home fans gave a warm welcome to the Ballon d'Or winner."

"Maybe because he is the soul of the Bullfighter army? No, I guess it's because he defeated Real Madrid in the previous Champions League final!"

The commentator, with a slightly teasing tone, gave his opinion

The new stadium's hall has very advanced sound equipment, furniture, and lighting

Atletico has repeatedly slumped in history, all due to stadium construction

Fortunately, at this point in time, Simeone has led the sheet-clad army through difficulties, achieving good results and honors

Pre-match press conference

Tuchel does not hide his tactical inclination at all

"Capturing Atletico's home ground has never been an easy task."

"Especially when their lineup is complete."

"But Chelsea will not give up any attacking opportunities; tonight's match will be intense!"

"The other side."

"Simeone straightened the sponsor drinks on the table."

"The Wanda Metropolitano Stadium is less than a year old."

"But it will bring a terrifying intimidation to friends coming from afar."

"Chelsea will taste bitterness here."

"Player tunnel."

"Saul, Koke and others took turns hugging Li Kang."

"Morata gazed at the glorious moments of Atletico Madrid on the wall, feeling somewhat special; this left-footed king had worn the Atletico jersey since age three and had grown up in the Espino Youth Academy before fifteen."

"Buffon couldn't help but tease, saying, 'This looks more like a national team training match.'"

"Kante enthusiastically greeted his French national teammate Griezmann, who nodded slightly, his reaction rather flat."

"Accompanied by the stirring Champions League anthem."

"The referee team led both sides' players onto the green field."

"The Wanda Metropolitano Stadium instantly boiled over."

"Next, we will introduce the starting lineups of both sides."

"Atletico Madrid's formation is 4-4-2!"

"Goalkeeper: Oblak."

"Defenders: Vrsaljko, Gimenez, Godin, Felipe."

"Midfielders: Koke, Gabi, Saul, Carrasco."

"Forwards: Vitolo, Griezmann."

"Live broadcast room."

"【It's not easy for Atletico Madrid to put together this healthy lineup.】"

"【Simeone has got the team in top shape, ready to battle Chelsea!】"

"【Come on, Gezi!】"

"【No way? Does someone like Griezmann still have fans? The things he says in interviews are just a little bit more obscure than Er Gou's.】"

"Chelsea's formation is 4-2-3-1!"

"Goalkeeper: Buffon!"

"Defenders: Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Cahill, Marcos."

"Double defensive midfielders: Kante, Bakayoko."

"Attacking midfielders: Moses, Drinkwater, Li Kang."

"Forward: Morata."

"【Been had, Tuchel said they'd play counterattack, but this lineup is for low-position defense.】"

"【No way, Moses and He Shui Ge's recent ability to beat weak opponents is still okay.】"

"【We must believe Tuchel's deployment; Chelsea giving possession to Atletico Madrid will lead to something interesting—no one knows what.】"

"The guessing segment ends."

"Li Kang took his position."

"The system prompt sounded softly."

"【Ding, mission triggered: Escape the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium!】"

"【Mission briefing: Want to retreat unscathed from this prison? Not that simple!】"

"【Mission reward: Simeone's 'Timing' module!】"