Chapter 483: System Struggle (Daily Transition)

Wanda's person in charge once publicly said: "Atlético Madrid is too cheap; forty-five million euros can buy 20% of the shares of a European powerhouse. Compare that: the asking price for 50% equity of a Chinese Super League club is already close to two hundred million US dollars."

What is being bought is not the club, but the ruling party's favor.

As a result, after the left wing came to power in the 2015 Spanish general election, they rezoned the commercial land purchased by Wanda for military use.

The renovation project of the Spain Building was also halted.

Atlético Madrid was unaffected.

The Wanda Metropolitano Stadium had been in official operation for less than a year.

The surrounding commercial area and basic facilities have already become a research topic in the Spanish education sector, with the University of Navarra saying: "Atlético Madrid's new stadium will be featured in the textbooks of European business schools, becoming a classic case."

Accompanied by the referee's whistle.

The match officially began.

Atlético Madrid possession.

Bittolo kicked off and passed back to Saul.

He is a meritorious player who won three consecutive Europa League titles with Sevilla, but his online fame is less than that of the namesake Bittolo in Segunda División B, whose testicles were blown apart by an opponent's studs.

"Chelsea's pressing intensity is not high."

"The overall formation is not pressed too deep."

"Carrasco received a teammate's pass, Griezmann pulled wide, and Saul stepped up."

"Chelsea's defensive tendency is very obvious."

"Carrasco's advancing ability is strong."

"Moses and the water-drinking guy, two big men, formed a double-team on him, crazily squeezing."

Pop!

It was not intercepted.

Carrasco passed the ball back to the advancing captain, Gabi.

Gabi is too unfortunate.

As Atlético Madrid's captain, he has been selected twice for the Champions League best XI, but he has never played for the Spanish national team.

On the sidelines.

Burgos, wearing high-tech glasses, had a somewhat conflicted expression.

Once the ball is passed back, Chelsea again restores defensive depth in the central zone.

Like a spring.

As we advance to the flank area and widen, they bent!

Simeone gestured exaggeratedly at the two full-backs.

The other side.

Dino said seriously: "Boss, Atlético Madrid will increase support points on the flanks next; we will find it hard to cut off their flank-middle connection."

Tuchel nodded: "This is a match where whoever possesses the ball is the active side, and whoever does not is passive."

The football rolled quickly on the green field.

The cheers from the four stands grew weaker and weaker.

The scene was too dull.

Both sides actually failed to produce a complete advancing chain.

Match minute 8.

Griezmann withdrew, linking with Koke and Forssali to produce consecutive quick passes.

Bakayoko hurried to support Li Kang.

Can't get past.

Li Kang and Bakayoko cut off the connection of Atlético Madrid's three-man flank advancing group.

Bakayoko poked the ball out of bounds.

Still Atlético Madrid possession.

Li Kang gave Bakayoko a thumbs-up.

Little Black Egg shuddered involuntarily, eyes firm: My and Li's blockade on the flank is truly formidable.

Forssali threw the ball out of bounds.

Koke made a sideways pass with his back to the field.

Griezmann, returning to the midfield, lightly settled the ball and then advanced with the momentum.

He didn't even take a few steps.

His speed slowed down.

He was surrounded.

In front of him were Kanté, Li Kang, and Bakayoko.

This interception line makes people feel desperate.

Li Kang, as a wide midfielder, is now dropping back to apply pressure in midfield, while Drinkwater fills Li Kang's position.

This cuts off Atlético Madrid's forward advancing route in midfield.

Nice, Griezmann's heel pass back.

The withdrawn Saul has a good passing environment.

Kick.

The timing of Carrasco and Bittolo's forward runs is perfect!

The timing of the forward run is perfect.

But he is too short.

Rüdiger, Cahill, and Azpilicueta had already sealed off the landing points in the dangerous zone early.

The ball was easily cleared out of bounds.

At the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, sighs rang out once again.

Li Kang bent down and adjusted his shin guards.

During the dead-ball period, the God's perspective quickly reviewed the play.

If Chelsea possessed the ball, the result of their advance would be the same.

The two teams exhibited a curious football paradox: whoever was in the attacking phase was in a passive state.

This healthy Atlético Madrid side possesses terrifying strength; it's hard to imagine, and if not restricted by the summer transfer ban, their overall strength would reach what level.

The match grew increasingly dull.

The fans were half-asleep.

Both coaching staffs treaded on thin ice.

The side in possession feared the opponent launching a fierce counterattack. With a spatial advantage, both teams would turn into Europe's most fearsome blade.

The defending side constantly plugged gaps. Both teams' ability to catch loopholes was extremely strong.

"A battle of systems."

"Atlético Madrid has been able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Barcelona and Real Madrid in recent years, not relying on superstars!"

"Live broadcast room."

"Is it even worth watching Atlético Madrid's matches? They're either 1-0, 0-0, or 0-1."

"Their combined transfer value is less than one of Bale's legs—how have they competed with Barcelona and Real Madrid for so many years?"

"Watching Atlético Madrid's matches, you have to wait for the players' stamina to drop before it gets more exciting."

"Tuchel, you're being so cautious in this match! Are you thinking about playing Liverpool in a few days?"

"Minute 24 of the match."

Chelsea's attack was thwarted by Oblak's sortie.

The ball rolled to Felipe's feet.

"That sortie was bold."

"The Blues have five players who have pushed past Atlético Madrid's half and haven't had time to get back on defense."

"That's too dangerous."

"Li Kang and Kanté are smart, blocking Atlético Madrid's half's short-pass lanes in place to hinder the opponent's counterattack."

"Griezmann and Carrasco are also smart, dropping back to the midfield circle! They provided two mid-range support points."

"Beautiful!"

Felipe sent a long-distance through ball.

Griezmann received the ball in midfield, turned, and began to sprint.

Simeone jumped up excitedly, taking two steps.

Atlético Madrid's counterattack was launched.

At the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, the long-suffering fans suddenly erupted in a mighty chorus.

Griezmann glanced at the advancing Koke on the right flank.

He did not pass it.

He dribbled forward, accelerating.

In the 30-meter zone, he passed the ball to Carrasco on the left.

At this moment.

Most of Chelsea's defensive strength shifted to the left flank.

Griezmann pointed to Koke making a run on the right.

The weak side emerged.

Smack!

After a slight adjustment, Carrasco launched a long-range switch!

The ball crossed Chelsea's defense line and flew out of bounds.

Simeone helplessly covered his face.

Atlético Madrid's fans burst into enthusiastic applause.

Koke, who had made a run to the right side of the penalty area, stopped his steps and gave a thumbs-up to his distant teammate.

"The system is very perfect."

"The overall deployment and tactical decisions of the attack were also very correct."

"If Atlético Madrid had a superstar-level player, this counterattack would be even simpler."

Kanté lightly pressed his chest.

He was still shaken.

"Li, losing the ball while attacking against Atlético Madrid is too dangerous."

Li Kang comfortingly patted his little black egg.

Bakayoko said: "The same, if Atlético Madrid lose the ball while in possession, they are equally dangerous."

"On the sidelines."

Dino took out a brand-new little notebook.

"The contest of the timeline of counterattacks."