LRAB Chapter 157
Chapter 157
In the Champions League, when you are in real despair, you will definitely burst out more energy. This is the potential of the Champions League quarterfinals.
Juventus was humiliated 0-2 at home in the first round, and the main central defender Chiellini missed the second round due to a red card.
Everyone thought that Allegri's Juventus was at the end of the road, but at the pre-match press conference, Allegri looked extremely calm and confident.
"We know what we will face next, and we have absolute confidence in winning the ticket to the Champions League semi-finals."
"We will do our best at Anfield and fight to advance to the Champions League semi-finals."
"We have not given up. From top to bottom, everyone in the entire Juventus club has conveyed to me that they have not given up."
Juventus came prepared, chartered a special plane to transport goods, and rented a full three buses to drive into Liverpool.
One car was carrying Juventus players, one car was carrying the club's most advanced data analysis equipment and players' physical rehabilitation equipment, and another car was full of physiotherapists and masseurs, providing the most comprehensive relaxation services for the players' bodies at all times.
Tens of thousands of tickets at Anfield were sold out, and they were sold out in just ten minutes after the online ticket opening. Everyone was waiting for the start of the final battle.
At Liverpool's pre-match press conference, Klopp was also full of confidence.
There is no doubt that the initiative to advance is in Liverpool's hands.
"I think we have the initiative to advance, and this is what I hope to see."
"We will fight Juventus at our home ground, and we have absolute confidence to advance to the top four of the Champions League."
Both teams submitted their starting lineups about two hours before the game. Allegri arranged 433, which was different from the 442 in the first round, obviously to increase the offense.
Young central defender Rugani was arranged to start.
At 6 pm European time, all major live broadcast rooms were opened simultaneously.
In the Huaxia live broadcast room, Coach Zhan and Coach Zhang were introducing the starting lineups of both teams to the fans.
"Brothers and friends, long time no see, I miss you so much!"
"In the 2017-18 season, the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals will be held at Anfield!"
"Liverpool, the leader of the Premier League, will face Juventus, the current leader of Serie A!"
"The side with the higher total score will advance to the Champions League semi-finals!"
Coach Zhang took over the starting lineup from the assistant.
"Allegri's starting lineup is obviously very aggressive. Juventus will no longer play defense. They will play against Liverpool at Anfield."
"Goalkeeper: Buffon."
"Defenders: Sandro, Rugani, Barzagli, Cuadrado."
"Midfielders: Khedira, Pjanic, Matuidi."
"Forwards: Dybala, Higuain, Douglas Costa."
"Dybala should change to the left winger position in this game to supply Higuain with ammunition, and Douglas Costa on the right will play the same role."
Coach James then began to introduce Liverpool's starting lineup.
"For Liverpool, goalkeeper Mignolet."
"Defenders: Robertson, Lovren, Matip, Arnold."
"Midfielders: Henderson, Lucas, Lin Chen."
"There is Mane on the left, Salah on the right, and Firmino in the middle."
"The MLSF quartet is still in the starting lineup!"
At this time, in the player tunnel, both sides were ready to play, and the referee Atipan from France led the players of both sides into the field.
Lin Chen followed at the end of the team. He looked young, but obviously had more leadership, and kept clapping and shouting.
"Come on!"
"Remember the tactics!"
As soon as he stepped into the stadium, the whole Anfield Zico cheered!
Tens of thousands of Liverpool fans burned red smoke, and even the coach on the sidelines smelled some gunpowder!
The huge Grim Reaper pattern, like a devil, slowly spread across the stands, waving a sickle and staring at the Juventus players fiercely!
The more nervous the Juventus players were, the more excited the Liverpool players were at this time.
These home cheers were like a shot of adrenaline, piercing my body!
A moment later, the game started!
"Beep!!!"
With a whistle, Liverpool quickly launched a fierce attack!
Super high pressure combined with interspersed running, the dynamic triangle began to be built directly, and Liverpool came up with a big killer!
Juventus retreated frantically, this was definitely the top adversity they had ever experienced.
The devil's home pressure at Anfield was coming towards them!
The ninth minute of the game!
"Liverpool's attack, penetration in the middle, and vertical intensive short passes were very beautiful.”
“Henderson handed it to Lin Chen, pulled the ball and turned to pass Khedira!”
“A curved ball hit to the right, found Salah!”
“Cut inside and shoot!”
“Buffon blocked the ball, Liverpool took the lead at the beginning!”
The fans at the scene burst into attack, and all Liverpool fans were applauding wildly!
They seemed to have seen the hope of advancing to the semi-finals!
The next corner kick opportunity.
Mane took the penalty and kicked it to the front point. Firmino jumped high, looked back at the moon, and hung it to the right side of the goal.
“Bang!!!”
With a crisp sound, the ball was rejected!
The crossbar of Anfield became a friend of Juventus!
“This ball didn’t go in!”
“What a pity!”
“But under this situation, Liverpool will only get closer and closer to scoring!”
“They fully utilized the home advantage, played more actively and actively, and played very well! ”
The game continued, and as expected, the rhythm on the field was completely controlled by Liverpool.
The tide-like attack, wave after wave, hit Juventus's defense line!
Lin Chen performed particularly well, and tried many long shots, making Juventus defenders grin.
"Barzali played 20 minutes in this game and blocked Lin Chen's shot twice with his body!"
"It must be a lie to say it doesn't hurt. Looking at his expression, I think it might be better if he was pricked by Rong Mama with a needle."
The 27th minute of the game!
Juventus tried hard to maintain the flexibility of the formation, but the game seemed to have turned into a half-court offense and defense.
"According to the current real-time game data, Liverpool has 61% of the ball possession rate, tried seven shots, four shots on target, and one great opportunity, but unfortunately it has not scored a goal, and Juventus didn't even have a shot. "
The commentator was praising Liverpool's performance when Lucas' long pass was intercepted by Khedira.
Lin Chen reached out and tried to foul to stop Juventus' counterattack.
But Khedira sent the ball to the left before falling to the ground!
Dybala, the little magic fairy, stopped and passed, and cleverly passed through Arnold!
Higuain pressed forward, and Douglas ambushed at the back point!
In just two seconds, Juventus suddenly burst out with surging power and formed a three-on-three counterattack opportunity in the frontcourt!
Lovren hurried forward to block Dybala's shot, but the little magic fairy shook his ankle and made an extremely hidden inverted triangle, passing the ball horizontally to Higuain!
The latter followed up with a push shot!
"Bang!"
"Swish!"