"Spain probably won't continue using Enrique's world-class tactical corner kicks this time."

"Several Barcelona players and technical midfielders are on the bench."

"The Spanish players on the field will play a bit more simply."

The sea breeze rustled the corner flag.

Koke raised his hand.

Two-step approach.

Whack!

The soccer ball lifted off the ground, plunging straight into the Belgian penalty area.

Belgium has many tall players.

But Morata's anticipation of the ball's path is world-class.

Jumping with both feet.

His body swung forward in mid-air.

Completely suppressing the veteran, Kompany.

"Morata!"

"This one's in!"

The commentator couldn't help but shout Morata's positive nickname.

Whack!

His handsome face slammed the ball towards the Belgian goal!

Bosque and the coaching staff on the sidelines were preparing to punch the air in celebration: You can always trust Morata's head!

Courtois went berserk.

He's two meters tall, but not clumsy, possessing excellent mobility.

He also has top-notch anticipation of the ball's path.

Adjusting his defensive stance with a crossover step.

At the moment Morata headed the ball, Courtois leaped high, stretching his body to the limit!

Truly like a wall!

Clang!

His green glove clenched into a fist, blocking the ball!

"Wow! What a save!"

"Courtois has once again become a hero in the eyes of the Belgian people!"

"He made the whole stadium sigh!"

The soccer ball rolled to the edge of the penalty area.

De Bruyne controlled the ball, turned, and launched a long pass!

"Belgium's counterattack!"

"The overall Spanish formation is quickly retreating."

"They have to retreat."

"There's a number nine and a half on the field, and no matter what combat environment the team is in, as long as they lose possession, they are not suitable for immediately pressing forward to win the ball back. They must retreat to form a low defensive block."

"The number nine and a half occupies open space in the center during the transition to attack. Once possession is lost in the frontcourt, the open central space will infinitely magnify the opponent's counter-attacking advantage during the transition from attack to defense!"

"Either fill the gap with other midfielders, in which case the local numbers will be at an absolute disadvantage."

"Or compensate through a well-honed defensive system."

"So only Atletico Madrid and Juventus have the tactical survival soil for a number nine and a half!"

De Bruyne's passing skills are all maxed out.

If he had been born ten years later, he wouldn't be 'outdated.'

Short pre-motion.

Fast adjustment.

No matter how the tactical environment changes, all systems will love this kind of super midfielder who can shorten the offensive timeline.

The trajectory of the soccer ball was like a rainbow, outlining a magnificent arc in the sky above the Samara Arena.

The tourists once again burst into cheers and applause.

The soccer ball finally landed in the Spanish half, forty meters from the goal.

Bouncing once on the ground.

The change in direction was minimal.

The exquisite long-passing skills were breathtaking.

Lukaku charged forward.

Pique also charged forward.

At the landing point, the two collided fiercely.

Although Pique's character isn't great, his defensive moves are very clean.

But now he simply can't withstand the opponent's impact!

What accurate tackles.

What center of gravity games.

None of it works.

That's two hundred pounds of full-throttle power!

Proving the Dao with strength!

Breaking all laws with one force!

"Pique is knocked to the ground!"

"The referee didn't blow the whistle, no problem, it was a legitimate collision!"

"Lukaku!"

"A burst of speed!"

"He's charging!"

"How can he be so fast?"

On the green field, a black fatty, whose model is much larger than other players, running at full speed provides the audience with absolute visual impact!

In the Spanish backfield.

Lukaku was full of murderous intent.

De Gea was calm and composed.

In recent years, even the one-on-one skills of goalkeepers have undergone several revolutions.

The traditional way for goalkeepers to resolve a one-on-one situation is: a one-on-one duel, approaching the opponent within the large penalty area, and making saves through extreme reactions.

This is almost a matter of course, an "instinct."

Greatly shortening one's reaction time.

However, data analysis from the Southampton Football Academy shows that this way of resolving one-on-one situations is only effective when facing one-on-one threats from both sides of the penalty area.

"De Gea didn't attack."

"According to his career habits, if the opponent receives the ball 14 yards away from him and forms a one-on-one, then he will definitely not attack!"

"He didn't adopt the K-shaped blocking stance."

"Let's see this ball..."

"Lukaku!"

"A clash between two Manchester United teammates!"

De Gea's K-shaped block is a unique skill, and thousands of words wouldn't be enough to analyze it.

But at this moment, he simply stood calmly in front of the goal, simply spreading his arms to increase the defensive area.

Lukaku dribbled into the large penalty area.

A powerful shot!

The soccer ball roared towards the right side of the Spanish goal!

The fierce and domineering half-high ball left De Gea's historical blocking feet with no place to use them.

Whack!

The soccer ball was blocked.

The Samara Arena once again resounded with sighs.

"Another amazing save!"

"De Gea seemed to move ahead of time, a beautiful diving save, blocking Lukaku's powerful shot!"

"The goalkeepers on both sides are in good form today!"

Lukaku hugged his big bald head in frustration.

De Gea's expression was calm: He could even block the own goals that Lukaku kicked in Manchester United.

Livestream.

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[Weak teams have amazing goalkeepers, the Manchester United defense keeps De Gea in a berserk state for a long time.]

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[What's wrong with Courtois?]

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[It's normal, Toby didn't have many opportunities to play for Tottenham last season, but his performance in the World Cup was still very good.]

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[After Li Mingdeng scores one, will there be no more goals?]

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[Haha, Li Kang has fallen into a 4-minute goal drought.]

Sideline.

The moods of the coaching staff on both sides fluctuated.

The rhythm of offensive and defensive reversals was very fast, but they just couldn't score.

Miniano became increasingly nervous: "Boss..."

Bosque patted the assistant coach on the shoulder: "Don't worry, Belgium's threatening methods are still relatively simple."

The Spanish coaching staff is now facing a problem: There's a number nine and a half on the field, what should they do when they lose possession? The past tactical models have long been eliminated.

In this era, without the defensive systems of Atletico Madrid and Juventus, the number nine and a half will be in an "invisible" state most of the time on the field.

The question is.

Atletico Madrid and Juventus also don't have a perfect number nine and a half that fits the defensive system.

Griezmann is a hybrid role.

Dybala has put on an explosive performance for several seasons, but strictly speaking, he hasn't been promoted to "complete form" yet, but Juventus fans believe: Next season, Dybala will definitely become stronger and become the Bianconeri soul!

On the other side.

Martinez's observation is very keen.

Just like the on-the-spot adjustments in the game against the little Japan, he finally discovered the opponent's weakness.

The game resumed.

The Bullfighting Corps, which always has to return to a low position after losing possession, gradually allowed the European Red Devils to gain an advantage on the field.

24th minute.

Hazard received a pass from Dembele.

Wriggling his big butt on the left, as if entering an uninhabited area.

"This way of handling the ball is very advanced."

"Facing three defenders alone on the left."

"Slowing down... then speeding up again, going outside, speeding up a second time, and then taking two steps inside!"

"Oh my, Hazard has blown up the opponent's left wing alone!"

"Ball king style!"

"De Bruyne and Lukaku's cross-runs unusually opened up the defense in the middle."

"Hazard crosses!"

"The attacking chain is that simple!"

Whack!

Hazard, near the baseline in the large penalty area, shook out a passing angle in the face of Carvajal's block.

Cross.

Fellaini moves forward in the middle!

Jump!

The afro head slammed hard!

A sure-goal situation!

De Gea made another extreme save... but the platinum glove didn't touch anything.

Because the soccer ball hit Lukaku's forehead and flew out of the baseline.

The tens of thousands of spectators at the scene were stunned: Did this black fatty block his teammate's shot?

Fellaini stood there in a daze.

Hazard looked dumbfounded.

Lukaku was stunned for two seconds, then awkwardly applauded.

Head coach Martinez squatted down and frantically pounded the grass.

(End of this chapter)