RPAGF Chapter 183 The Devil's Race
Chapter 183 The Devil's Race
Chapter 183 The Devil's Race
Back in Spain, after a few days of rest.
Recently.Zheng Long still did not give up training free kicks.
BJ time, on November 2015, 11, Zaragoza rushed to the away game to challenge Valencia.
Because of Zheng Long's existence, Zaragoza, who has always been the darling of the Spanish and Chinese media this season, can only play a supporting role in this round.
Because this round of Real Madrid will sit at home against Barcelona.
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona has always been a battle of comets hitting the earth.
In the face of this battle of focus, basically all of Spain, and even all of Europe's sports media reporters are focusing on this important event.
Even the Huaxia media will focus on this game.
There are at least two to three hundred reporters in the work area around the stadium, and photographers with cameras and DSLRs, ready to catch the wonderful moments at any time.
As for Zaragoza's away game against Valencia, there are only two or three big cats and kittens.
I don't know if it's not being noticed, or the players are back from vacation and haven't entered the state yet.
If Zheng Longgao hadn't received the block and tried to keep the goal in this game, Zaragoza might have suffered the second defeat of the season.
However, Zheng Long's high-level performance only allowed Zaragoza to draw with Valencia in the away game.
Regarding Zaragoza's second draw of the season, the media reporters' description of this game after the game was only a few strokes, and it was briefly mentioned.
In the past few days, the sports media has focused on the news that Real Madrid lost 0 to 4 at home to Barcelona.
After Real Madrid conceded a goal, news of player infighting broke out in the locker room.
It's the news that the head coach Benister has dismissed get out of class!
It's the news that Real Madrid has started the recruitment process for a new coach!
It's the news that the second team of Barcelona Cosmos has set sail!
……
The media focused on the national derby between Real Madrid and Barcelona, and the same Zaragoza coach Popovich also paid close attention to this game.
He also wanted to scold Real Madrid for losing to Barcelona.
Your sister, Real Madrid.
Even Popovich looks down on Benister now!
In his opinion, the net worth of his Zaragoza team is probably worth a Ronaldo.
This is still the situation where the interceptor Zheng Long alone occupies more than half of the value.
In the away game, our lineup can almost draw with Barcelona.
You have Ronaldo, Bale, Kroos, Ronaldo and a bunch of powerful fighters under your command. It is a shame to be beaten by Barcelona in your home court without any power to fight back.
If you gave me those players under your command, I would dare to fight against Barcelona.Beat them 4-0.
After mentally complaining about Real Madrid and despising Benister, Popovich had a headache.
This season, Barcelona is strong and making great strides.Anyone who sees will destroy whom, whoever sees who will be afraid, the whole ghost will be sad.
Zaragoza played the last 2 games and is now 7 points behind Barcelona.
Although still occupying the second place, Atletico Madrid has caught up quietly, only 2 points away.
One defeat, Atletico may catch up.
Can't lose anymore.
Victory must be won.
Popovich wanted to strengthen the offense, but when he saw the schedule, he had a headache.
On November 11, Zaragoza will face the devil's schedule after playing against Deportivo at home!
On December 12, the fourth round of the Copa del Rey began.Zaragoza will host Real Sociedad.
After the match with Real Sociedad, it was followed by 3 days.
On December 12th, in the 7th round of La Liga, Zaragoza will go to the Molinon-Quini Stadium to challenge Sporting Gijon.
On December 12th, in the 13th round of La Liga, they played against Real Betis at home.
On December 12, in the second round of the fourth round of the King's Cup, they played away against Real Sociedad.
On December 12th, in the 20th round of La Liga, they played an away game against the Espanyol.
There are 15 games to be played within 5 days, an average of 3 days.
This does not count the driving back and forth when rushing to the away game.
During this period of time, I am afraid that the players will live a life of car as their home!
Either on the court, or on the way to the court.
Such an intensive game is a great test for the physical fitness of the players.
Rotation must be considered.
Otherwise, even if the players are strong, they will not be able to handle such a terrifying schedule!
Moreover, under fatigue, the potential injury risks of players will also increase exponentially.
Originally, Zaragoza's bench depth was not strong. If one of the main players was injured, it would greatly affect the team's strength.
but……
How should troops be deployed?
In order to ensure that the players can get a rest, and can guarantee victory!
In order to cope with the next devil's schedule, Popovich racked his brains and thought hard.The hair is quite grey.
On November 2015, 11, Zaragoza played against Deportivo at home.
This Deportivo team is no longer the Deportivo team that broke the monopoly of Real Madrid and Barcelona on the La Liga championship and won the La Liga championship.
At that time, Depor was waving a check, with outstanding stars such as Valeron, Makaay, Rivaldo and Bebeto.Raised a storm in Europe.
In the 1999/2000 La Liga season, Deportivo beat Barcelona and Real Madrid to become the league champions.
In 2002, Deportivo beat Real Madrid away to win the Copa del Rey, which coincided with Real Madrid's centennial celebration.
What is even more incredible is that they were able to sweep the defending champion AC Milan with a score of 4:1 after falling behind 4:0 in the first round of the Champions League quarter-finals.
At that time, the team that Deportivo won the championship in its own gorgeous way was called "Super Deportivo".
Deportivo's stinginess is now the theme.
There is no longer a large amount of investment, no strong players to join, Deportivo failed to relegation in the 2012-2013 season, and was relegated to the Second Division.
In the 2013-2014 season, Deportivo successfully upgraded to the first division again.
This time Deportivo played a 442 formation.
Goalkeeper: Manu
Defenders from left to right: Navarro, Lowry, Alibas, Sidney;
Midfielders: Juanfran, Mosqueira, Feder, Farge, Boggs;
Forwards: Perez, Riera.
This time Zaragoza made adjustments.A 4231 formation was put out.
The goalkeeper will continue to be Zheng Long.
Defenders: Alvarez, Diogo, Cabrera, Sidibe;
Midfielder: Insa, Alamo,
Midfielders: Costa, Loro, Dierro;
Forward: Willian Jose.
In this game, Popovich basically changed the team's starting lineup.Almost on the full bench.
He dared to do this because he trusted Zheng Long who was standing on the goal line.
Even if it is a substitute, as long as the interceptor Zheng Long is there, I believe Zaragoza will remain unbeaten against Deportivo.
The rest is to look at the efforts of the frontcourt players!
"come on!"
"come on!"
"Go Zaragoza!"
Zaragoza fans held cheering sticks and waved flags to cheer for the home team.
The process of the game was basically that Zaragoza and Deportivo had exchanges and played very fiercely, but Zaragoza missed many good shots.
Time passed minute by minute, and it was restless to see that the team always failed to score.
"Oh, it's off again!"
"If I play this ball, I can score it! Why can't I score it!"
"Damn it, you can't score like this. That guy did too much last night, did his legs go weak?"
"Why are the main players on the field, and why are these substitutes on the field?"
"It was a tough game!"
The time passed by every second. It was the second half and the team hadn't scored yet. The fans started to scold anxiously.
Coach Popovich clenched his fists tightly, feeling very nervous.
"Goal,"
"Enter at least one!"
"Is it really going to be the main force?"
"I will definitely score goals, trust them! Don't disrupt the plan!"
……
At the 80th minute of the second half, Popovich stood on the court and shouted loudly, telling the players not to stop attacking.
In the 84th minute, Costa's breakthrough created an offensive opportunity for a free kick.
Loro went to take the penalty, and Cabrera rushed up in the backcourt and ran into the opponent's small penalty area.
Loro takes a corner kick and Cabrera heads in the middle!
"Fuck! It's blocked!"
"The ball is in!"
"The ball is in!"
Although Cabrera's header was blocked by the defenders, William Jose then shot the ball into the net, 1-0!
Popovich raised his arms in celebration.
The moment you see the goal.He also became crazy like everyone else.
In the end, with William Jose's header in the 86th minute.Zaragoza beat Deportivo 1-0 at home.
The most important thing is to complete the task assigned by the head coach Popovich.
On December 12, Zaragoza played against Real Sociedad at home.
In this game, Zaragoza set up the main lineup, attacking 343.
Before the game, Popovich yelled a little unexpectedly.
"Guys, we are going to have a monster schedule. This is a big test for us. I know everyone is eager to play. But at this time, we need to rotate, ensure everyone's fitness, and more importantly, avoid fatigue. damage."
"This is the first game of the Copa del Rey, which is our home game. We must win this game. And we have to win a big one. One game will determine the outcome. In the away game, we can deal with it with a more relaxed attitude. Exclude the bench lineup."
"Win with all your might and score as many goals as you can. Understand?"
The players also knew what kind of situation they were going to face next, Zaragoza players shouted in unison.
"Yes!"
"Very good. One, two, three, come on!"
"come on!"
In the La Romeda stadium, I saw Zaragoza playing.
More than 3 Zaragoza fans cheered to welcome their players into the stadium.
Popovich stood on the sidelines, his expression a little dignified.
Although a series of plans have been formulated, whether they can be successful.He was also a little confused.
Now the hope is that the players can finish.
In this way, the next game will be easier to play.otherwise……
Popovich quickly shook off the bad thoughts.
impossible.We have interceptors.Never lose!
In this game, the Royal Society probably knew that Zaragoza would face a difficult schedule.
Coupled with the fact that they had just lost to their opponents in the previous rounds, they simply sent a 460 defenseless lineup this time.Prepare to stick to the away game and decide the outcome at home.
Real Sociedad starting lineup:
Goalkeeper: No. 1 Luli;
Defenders: No. 3 Gonzalez, No. 19 Yuri, No. 30 Erustondo, No. 20 Zardoya;
Midfielders: No. 10 Prieto, No. 5 Gallas, No. 4 Illarramendi, No. 17 Surutusa, No. 22 Reyes, No. 28 Oyal Sabal
Zaragoza took the lead.
At the beginning, Zaragoza launched a fierce attack.
After 3 minutes, Pedro went straight from the midfield, and Nani shot a low shot wide of the far corner in front of the restricted area.
In 6 minutes, Joaquin made a pass from the right, but his teammates did not get the ball.
In 9 minutes, Nani crossed from the left and was cut off by the opponent's defender.
In 10 minutes, Pedro shot from a small angle on the left side of the penalty area and was blocked by goalkeeper Luli.
In the 11th minute, William Jose shoveled from the right side of the penalty area, but was blocked by defender Yuri with his body.
Pedro sent a corner kick into the penalty area, and Baston shook his head and went over the goal.
This game was co-hosted by Searle Radio sports commentator Manolo, Pepe, and former Deportivo star Djukic.
cried Manolo. "This Zaragoza game is fierce. They showed the momentum to win the opponent at their home court from the very beginning! They launched a fierce attack on Real Sociedad's goal. Now only 10 minutes into the game, Zaragoza has as many as 5 shots!"
Pepe, the super veteran of the radio station, said. "Zaragoza will face the devil's schedule. They want to win at home, so they can rotate with peace of mind when they go away. Royal Sociedad probably expected this. They even sent forwards for this game. Adopting no-front tactics, I just want to return to my home court to resolve the battle! Djukic, do you think Zaragoza can win Pisa this time?"
Djukic was not a professional announcer, he was a defender in the era of Super Deportivo.
The radio market will invite some players to participate in the interaction. Of course, the host will consciously grasp the rhythm and guide them to participate in the topic.
When Djukic heard Pepe's question, he thought for a while.
"I watched the Zaragoza game. They have a good goalkeeper. But to be honest, their striker is not that good. I think among the three strikers, Willian Jose has a better development prospect, but he It is more suitable for the role of a tactical center, fighting for points and supporting in the frontcourt. Both Baston and Hajić are not strong enough to seize opportunities in front of the goal! Now that Real Sociedad are defending with all their strength, Zaragoza will want to conquer the opponent's goal It's not easy!"
Manolo nodded in agreement. "Yes. In Zaragoza's previous games, they used quantity in exchange for goals. That is to say, they stood on the goal line with the hottest interceptors in La Liga. They dared to invest players in the attack. Dozens of shots in exchange for goals. I think in La Liga, only Real Madrid can do this. But Real Madrid's forward line is BBC, and their threat is not comparable to that of Zaragoza's striker!"
As the narrator said, Zaragoza's offense encountered trouble under the Royal Sociedad's defense.
In 14 minutes, Nani passed a corner kick from the left into the penalty area, and William Jose headed the ball slightly wide.
In 16 minutes, Real Sociedad finally ushered in a shot.Sulutusa's long shot from outside the penalty area flew directly out of the baseline.
In 20 minutes, Hajiqi grabbed a spot and tried to hit the goal in front of the penalty area. He slipped and fell, and missed the ball.Angrily, he slammed on the grass to vent his anger.
In the 21st minute, Pedro made a pass from the left, and William Jose barely got the ball under the pressure of his opponent.Easily confiscated by Luli.
Popovich, who was standing on the sidelines, was very anxious.He shouted loudly, reminding his players to be more patient, pass a few more times, tear apart the opponent's defense, and try to attack again.
They shouted for nearly 5 minutes, but the team's offense did not improve much.Popovich was anxious, and looked sideways to the other side, Real Sociedad coach Sakristan.
he cursed under his breath. "Damn old fox! Brainless egg!"
While cursing, Popovich actually knew it in his heart.If it was me, who had just lost in the previous rounds, this time he would also be able to place the bus!
I know it in my heart, but what Popovich is more anxious about now is how to send the ball into the opponent's goal and win this game when the opponent is on the bus.
Just winning this game is not enough, it is necessary to score more goals.
In the end how to do?
(End of this chapter)