We made you the King of Prisoners, and now you've become the King of Football?

Chapter 111 sets a new record!

"Alright, the starting lineups for both sides are out. Let's take a look at the defending champions, Sevilla—"

"They used a 4-2-3-1 formation in this match."

Goalkeeper: Soria.

"Defenders: Mariano, Rami, Carrizo, Escudero."

Defensive midfielders: Nzonzi, Krychowiak.

Attacking midfielder: Banega.

Forwards: Koke, Gameiro, Vitolo.

"Monaco, on the other hand, also uses a 4-2-3-1 formation."

Goalkeeper: Subasic.

"Defenders: Fabinho, Wallace, Carvalho, Raggi"

Defensive midfielders: Toulalan, Moutinho.

Attacking midfielder: Jiang Ming.

"Forwards: Bernardo Silva, Traore, Lemar."

"Sevilla are still using the formation that manager Emery likes best," He Wei said.

"The advantage is obvious. With the two defensive midfielders of Yu Zongqi and Rechovia standing together, the defensive strength and running coverage are both maximized."

"Attacking midfielder Banega can drop back at any time to receive the ball and help the team distribute it."

"When the full-backs push forward, the layering of the attack on the flanks becomes apparent."

Xu Yang continued his analysis: "But this formation also has its hidden dangers, as attacking midfielder Banega basically does not participate in defense."

"If the full-backs push too far back and don't track back in time, the gaps in the two flanks can easily be exploited by Monaco."

"In addition, Nzonzi is tall and slow to turn, so if Monaco plays a low, through ball behind the defense, it will take a lot of energy for him to track back and cover."

"As for Monaco, their tactics for this lineup have been honed to perfection, and they can switch between different tactics to deal with different styles of play from their opponents."

"Oh? The camera focuses on Jiang Ming on the field. This young Chinese player is currently the key player in Monaco's formation."

"Emery must have also made specific arrangements targeting Jiang Ming —"

In the blink of an eye, the time has reached 2:45, a time familiar to Chinese football fans.

The referee kept a close eye on his wristwatch.

The pointer jumps.

"Beep"

The referee pointed to the center circle.

Game start!

Monaco has possession of the ball.

After the kickoff, Lemar and Bernardo Silva pushed forward on the left and right flanks respectively.

Even Traore, the towering figure inside the penalty area, positioned himself appropriately in front of the goalkeeper and center-backs to block passing routes.

High-pressure tactics!

"Monaco started the game a bit aggressively."

"Could it be a fierce battle of offense and defense?"

"Alright! I'll go straight for the big ball!"

But it was completely different from the direct attacking match that the fans had expected.

The entire Sevilla team retreated to their own half.

4—2—3—1阵型直接压缩成了4—4—1—1。

The two defensive midfielders, Nzonzi and Krychowiak, stood at the edge of the penalty area to protect the top of the box.

Banega is nominally positioned as an attacking midfielder, but he actually spends most of his time roaming around the midfield area.

Sevilla left Gameiro all alone in the attacking third.

"Hmm—Sevilla played very cautiously at the start, and their positions were very deep."

"It's obvious they want to see how Monaco plays first," He Wei analyzed.

"If that's the case, Banega's current position is quite awkward."

"If we push forward, we risk losing possession to our own defense when we're outnumbered, but if we pull back, we waste our playmaking ability."

"Monaco's pressing is so aggressive, it's not easy for him to receive the ball comfortably —"

The voice just fell.

Sevilla's center-back Carrizo crossed the ball to the left wing.

Left-back Escudero had just stopped the ball at his feet.

Bernardo Silva swarmed over like a gust of wind.

They constantly used their footwork to try and win the ball.

When it comes to ground combat, Bernardo Silva is definitely a type of person who excels at it.

Escudero hurriedly tried to turn around and cut the ball back.

Seizing the opportunity, Bernard S. P. stretched out his foot and poked the target.

During the scramble, the ball grazed Escudero's calf and went out of bounds.

The Monaco fans in the stands immediately erupted in cheers.

"pretty!"

"B. Silva's footwork in that tackle was spot on," He Wei praised. "Escudero couldn't hold onto the ball, he didn't even have the space to turn and pass it back."

"Monaco successfully pushed their attack forward by pressing high up the pitch from the start."

The ball is taken out of bounds.

Bernardo Silva received the ball and passed it back to Jiang Ming, who had moved to the wing to receive it.

As Jiang Ming received the ball, he delivered a diagonal pass over the top towards the Sevilla penalty area.

Traore exerted force with his feet.

He jumped suddenly.

A powerful header!

The football flew straight toward the goal.

Soria was quick-witted and agile, and his body moved with ease.

A slight touch of the fingertip changes the direction of the football.

He tipped that extremely dangerous header over the crossbar.

"Wow! That almost went in just one minute into the game!"

"Fortunately, Soria was focused and didn't lose focus at the beginning."

"Monaco is awarded a corner kick."

Moutinho stood in front of the ball, raising his right hand.

The corner kick is taken.

A tactic was employed.

The ball was passed across to the left side of the penalty area line.

"I made a short one."

"Jiang Ming catches the ball—"

"A first-time, lobbed pass into the penalty area!"

The football is heading towards the Seville penalty area.

The atmosphere within the restricted area was tense and tense.

Bernardo Silva followed up with a sliding shot from the far post.

The football hit the outside of the post and bounced out of the goal.

"What a pity!"

"Jiang Ming delivered a perfect pass, causing chaos in the penalty area."

"B seat is in a good position too."

"We weren't very lucky; it actually hit the outside of the pillar and bounced off."

"But in less than two minutes, Monaco had already launched a very dangerous attack."

"Their opening three moves were very effective."

Sidelines.

Yaldin smacked his lips, secretly regretting it.

Before the match, everyone thought Monaco would be cautious and wouldn't go all out at the start.

That's why Yardin did the opposite.

Go straight for a fast attack!

If he can score a goal, he can drag the game into his favorite defensive counter-attacking phase.

It wasn't all that smooth sailing after all.

However, the team's first two offensive runs were quite good.

Yaldin clapped his hands in thought.

"Well done! Keep the pressure on!"

the other side.

Emery had his hands in his suit trouser pockets.

He still maintained that same dashing demeanor.

After all, as the "King of the Europa League," he should maintain this level of sportsmanship.

Emery's pre-match strategy was very clear.

In the first half, the goal is not to achieve anything significant, but simply to avoid making mistakes.

Regardless of Monaco's style of play, the team must maintain a good low-block defense.

The rest is up to him to make subsequent tactical adjustments.

But once they got on the field, they realized...

Monaco's high pressing was much more aggressive than he had anticipated before the match.

Especially the striker is Traore.

After winning the ball, Monaco immediately sent a 45-degree cross into the penalty area.

There is such a high point inside the restricted area.

That's a huge threat!

Emery was in a mental whirlwind right at the start of the match.

The game is still going on.

Rami launched the ball long into the attacking third.

Gameiro and Moutinho are locked in a fierce battle.

Despite being only 1.72 meters tall, Gameiro has a very strong ability to protect the ball with his feet.

He fought hard to win possession through physical confrontation, and then passed the ball back to Banega.

"Gameiro did a brilliant job!"

"Banega————"

"Wait a minute?!"

Jiang Mingzao cut in from the side.

He got ahead of Banega and positioned himself to receive the ball.

"Banega's shot was intercepted by Jiang Ming."

"Couldn't get the ball at his feet."

"He didn't stop moving forward; was he going to engage in physical confrontation with Jiang Mingshang?"

As the commentator said, Banega slammed forward sideways.

Although he and Jiang Ming both belong to the classic attacking midfielder type of player.

But Banega was still full of confidence in himself.

After all, how could any Chinese player compare to his South American physique?

The two collided.

The sensations that came through made Banega suspicious.

"Why does it feel like I'm not applying any force at all?!"

Jiang Ming only paused briefly, maintaining his balance.

Then, with a turn, he safely passed the ball to Bernardo Silva on the right wing.

"Wow!"

"Jiang Ming!"

"He didn't lose possession of the ball despite physical contact."

"The ball is passed to the right wing."

"B Seat————"

"Cut the ball inside!"

Bernardo Silva cut inside to the edge of the penalty area and took a step to create space.

He lifted his foot and unleashed a cold shot!

The football grazed the crossbar and went out of bounds.

A gasp suddenly erupted from St. James' Park.

"Monaco has another threatening shot on goal!" He Wei exclaimed excitedly.

"Their opening attacks came wave after wave, and the Sevilla players couldn't get a touch of the ball at all."

"The front and back lines were separated due to pressing, and the attack was almost disjointed."

Xu Yang nodded: "The key issue is that Sevilla's two defensive midfielders play very poorly, and the team relies almost entirely on Banega as their attacking playmaker."

"Therefore, Monaco only needs to keep a close eye on Banega to significantly weaken Sevilla's advance."

"Jardim truly deserves to be called a great coach! He made many targeted tactical arrangements before the match —"

Live stream chat.

"Hearing the commentator say that, I feel like Sevilla is becoming a bit like Monaco used to be?"

"Other teams have also been able to limit Monaco's attacking organization by shutting down Jiang Ming."

"So, Yaldin learned from the tactics others used against him and even used them against him?"

"A renowned coach! Capable!"

Sidelines.

Yaldin nodded to himself.

He watched the situation on the field, secretly pleased.

the other side.

Emery frowned.

He watched as his team was constantly suppressed.

A sense of unease rose in my heart.

Does this mean we need to change tactics to overcome our current predicament?

Time passed by, second by second.

The competition in the first half became increasingly intense.

Monaco continued to apply pressure, while Sevilla fought desperately to defend.

Krychowiak's block, Rami's header clearance, and Soria's various diving saves.

"No, that won't work!"

"If Sevilla continues like this, it's only a matter of time before they concede a goal."

"There's also Traoré here in Monaco."

"They can launch a cross into the penalty area at any time."

"If Monaco seizes just one opportunity, Sevilla's entire defensive tactical setup will be completely broken down."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the situation on the field suddenly changed.

Rami's big feet hastily came to the rescue.

Mariano received the ball near the right wing and was about to turn and dribble forward when Lemar rushed up from behind.

Lemar blocked Mariano's path forward with his body.

He then quickly poked the ball with his foot, his toe making precise contact with it.

"Interception!"

"Lemar!" He Wei exclaimed in surprise.

Mariano saw Lemar intercept the ball and turn around, and hurriedly reached out to pull him, but only grabbed air.

Lemar's top speed isn't particularly fast.

However, his burst of speed allows him to get past his opponents most of the time.

After Lemar intercepted the ball, he dribbled along the sideline for two steps before suddenly cutting inside.

He caught a glimpse of a figure silently making a run down the middle lane out of the corner of his eye.

So instead of trying to score, he delivered a cross with his left foot.

The football rolled perfectly to the edge of the penalty area.

"A cross to the edge of the penalty area —"

"Who is this?"

"Jiang Ming!"

"He's using the same playing style as a football legend like Messi!"

"By taking a walk, he reduced his presence and didn't attract much defense!"

"Insert it properly!"

Jiang Ming faces the ball that is passed horizontally to him.

There were no excessive adjustments or hesitations.

Leaning slightly forward.

The movement is fluid and graceful.

The shot transition was excellent.

To everyone else, it appeared that Jiang Ming was merely pushing lightly with the instep of his foot.

Whoosh!

The football skimmed along the grass and sped towards the goal!

There were many people packed inside the Seville penalty area.

By the time the ball reached goalkeeper Soria, he had no time to make a save.

The entire stadium suddenly fell silent.

All the fans could see was a white streak that skimmed across the ground.

A football suddenly appeared in the goal and bounced into the net.

"YEAHHHHHHHH!!!"

St. James' Park erupted in a deafening roar of shouts.

Monaco fans were the first to cheer.

Then came the neutral fans.

They spent a lot of money to watch a European final.

What I want to see is a thrilling battle of offense and defense.

The goal has been scored!

The team that concedes a goal will have to step up, and the game will only get more and more exciting.

"pretty!"

"Goal!"

"0-1!!!"

"Jiang Ming! A ground-hugging strike that shatters the heavens!"

"Chinese fans! You didn't see it wrong!" He Wei roared, "This time, it's one of our young Chinese players!"

A decisive blow in the European final!

"36th minute of the first half! Monaco takes the lead!"

Xu Yang was also beaming with excitement: "Monaco's tactical execution has finally paid off!"

"First, Lemar successfully intercepted the ball, took two steps forward, and then delivered a cross."

"These details were all arranged by Jardim before the competition."

"But the real key figure is Jiang Ming."

"He unleashed such a brilliant shot that allowed the score to be changed."

"Now Seville is in trouble."

"After all, Monaco is a team we've been talking about lately, known for their sharp counter-attacking style —"

The live stream chat was flooded with comments.

"I'm so Chovy! Jiang Ming! That was such a cool shot!"

"Another low shot! Sevilla's goalkeeper had no chance to react!"

"A Chinese player opened the scoring in the Europa League final! Damn! Do you even believe that?"

"Now Monaco has scored first, and Emery is going to be tormented by Jardim, who's blocking him like a man."

On the field.

Jiang Ming turned and ran towards the corner flag area.

Lemar was the first to rush up and hug him.

His teammates rushed forward to celebrate the goal.

Sidelines.

Jardine clenched his fist, then turned and gave assistant coach Cardella a high five.

His pre-match gamble was on a fierce opening attack.

That was the right bet!

The team has taken the lead!

It's time to start torturing Seville!

the other side.

Emery's composure vanished, and he raised his hand to adjust his glasses.

His worst fears came true.

The team conceded a goal in the first half, breaking through their planned low-block defense.

Emery looked at Jiang Ming, who was surrounded by Monaco players on the field.

This Chinese talent is not only good at organizing passes, but also has such exquisite long-range shooting skills.

Emery glanced down at his watch; there were less than ten minutes left in the first half.

We must stabilize the situation.

Pre-match planning only accounts for a small part of the match.

The real test comes during the on-the-spot adjustments on the field.

As long as we don't concede any more goals.

After the halftime break, there's still hope for a turnaround.

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