After the team took the lead, Mo Yang slowed down the offensive rhythm slightly to let his teammates take a breath.
Mo Yang feels that the intensity of this game is comparable to that of the Champions League. Although Salah and others have not run much so far, they have had a lot of physical confrontation with Atletico Madrid players.
Mo Yang knows very well that this kind of high-intensity physical confrontation can sometimes consume more physical energy than running.
Although the offensive pace of the game slowed down, Mo Yang still firmly grasped the ball.
Although Atletico Madrid fell behind, they played very patiently. The precise pressure of Atletico Madrid players in the midfield would frighten Mo Yang from time to time.
So far, Mo Yang feels that this is the only team with the best defense he has ever encountered.
The other team is Juventus, but they have two completely different styles. Juventus' defense is slow and deadly.
Atletico Madrid's defense is like a two-meter strong man carrying a machete, which can kill people anytime and anywhere.
As time passed, when the game reached the 65th minute, Atletico Madrid's high-pressure press in the midfield and backcourt had developed into the frontcourt.
Now in the area in front of Liverpool's penalty area, Atletico Madrid players will also press hard in an attempt to steal the ball and counterattack.
Especially Alexander-Arnold and Robertson, Atletico Madrid's pressing put a lot of pressure on them.
In the 68th minute of the game, Atletico Madrid once again pressed Robertson high in the combined area of Liverpool's left half.
Robertson was forced to turn around by Atletico Madrid's right midfielder Lemar just outside the penalty area. Van Dijk stood on the opposite corner of the penalty area to provide support, but Costa kept cruising in front of him, cutting off Robertson's return line.
Robertson was holding on to Lemar who was trying to push him like an animal in heat. He looked left and right at the top of the left center arc.
Seeing Fabinho standing in front of the joint area between the top of the arc and the rib area to receive the ball, he was about to pass the ball but saw Saul behind Fabinho who was about to move.
Suddenly Robertson killed the idea of passing the ball again, he did not dare to take the risk.
Once the ball passes, Fabinho will be pinched by Saul and Griezmann in front of the penalty arc. Once the ball is lost, it will directly threaten the goal.
Just when he wanted to kick the ball out of the sideline, Lemar behind him suddenly retreated, causing Robertson's center of gravity to fall back slightly and he lost absolute control of the ball.
Lemar, who was behind Robertson, seized the opportunity, stretched out his right foot and poked Robertson's crotch, and the ball was directed towards Costa in the opposite corner of the penalty area.
Seeing Robertson lose the ball, Van Dijk immediately stuck to Costa from behind, and at the same time prepared the defense for Costa to turn around and break through from the left and right.
But Costa seemed to have guessed Van Dijk's intention. He lowered his waist and dismounted to carry Van Dijk. When the ball came to him, he raised his left foot and suddenly pushed diagonally to the right.
Immediately, the ball leisurely reached the end line of the penalty area on the right side of the top of the arc.
"Costa, don't turn around and hit the ball diagonally!"
"Griezmann's chance!
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In the pp sports live broadcast room, Zhan Jun could not help but shout loudly.
But what happened in the next second made Zhan Jun, Zhang Lu and all domestic fans confused.
Because Griezmann didn't react at all to the ball, after he started, Matip, who was at the top of the arc, had already rushed to the ball in advance and gently pushed the ball toward the goal with his right foot.
"Oh, what did Griezmann think? He didn't run away! What a waste of Costa's through ball!"
"What is this guy thinking about? Are you still thinking about France's Hercules Cup?"
In the penalty area, Alisson kicked the ball forward and the ball flew directly out of the Atletico half, interrupting the game.
"Damn! Is this bastard sleepwalking?"
In the coaching area, Simeone saw that Griezmann and Costa had not formed a tacit understanding. He was so angry that he first threw his hands and punched him.
Klopp next to him was very frightened. Atletico Madrid did a good job in pressing the frontcourt this time. It not only cut off Robertson's ball release point, but also set up two traps. He saw very clearly that Atletico Madrid had 6 just now.
Players took part in the press in front of their penalty area.
The players' positions are like a big circle and a small circle.
"Hey! Joel, watch the distance between you and Virgil. If you let me see you stretched like the Pacific Ocean again, be careful I kick your ass!" Alisson clapped his hands and pointed at Matip and roared.
Matip smiled awkwardly and raised his hands to show that he understood, but was yelled at and lost his temper.
He knew that Alisson was not targeting him. This guy was a completely different person on the pitch. His usual laughter and fun were all gone. Sometimes even Mo Yang dared to complain.
Just now he thought Fabinho could cut off this line, but as a result, this guy was distracted by Saul's off-the-ball support and failed to come back in time.
"Griezmann, this is not the first time he has made such a mistake!" Zhan Jun smiled, not sure whether his tone was regretful or fortunate.
"Atletico Madrid has been trying to use Griezmann and Costa, two very capable forwards, to take away the center back and use the gap in the ribs to score goals, but Griezmann seemed a little absent today.
state!"
"It must have been affected by the World Cup. His performance today was not even average. In the first and second half, he made many mistakes and missed the best running opportunities. He was not focused enough!"
"It seems that people have come back from the beach full of bikinis, but where is their heart left? Hehe!"
After Atletico Madrid's attack, it was Liverpool's turn soon.
In the 70th minute of the game, Atletico Madrid got a pretty good set kick on the wing outside the right rib area.
The ball was kicked out and went straight to Rodri and Costa, who were standing parallel to each other in the middle of the penalty area.
Van Dijk and Matip were fighting to the death with the two of them, but at the critical moment, when Costa was about to win, Alisson rushed out and knocked the ball away with a single punch.
Seeing Alisson's risky but decisive attack in front of the goal this time, the Liverpool fans applauded wildly.
Compared with Karius, who has been loaned to Berlin United, Alisson makes him and the others feel very at ease.
This guy has been coming to Liverpool for more than two years. Although there are occasional low-level mistakes in so many games, they have also seen many wonderful saves.
On the field, the game was not interrupted.
The ball that was knocked away by Alisson was forced into the top of the arc. Fabinho took off and hit Mo Yang who was swimming in front of the right rib.
After Mo Yang turned the ball around, he threw his right hand back, slapped away Saul's left hand that was trying to pull the jersey, and started to speed directly.
Atletico Madrid players were frightened when they saw that Saul was not keeping an eye on Mo Yang.
Then a famous scene was born.
Almost instantly, all Atletico Madrid players inside and outside the Liverpool penalty area acted in a surprisingly consistent manner. They all turned around and ran towards their own half, including the two forwards Griezmann and Costa.
"Ho!god!"
"oh!
6 people turned around at the same time and started chasing!"
"This is Atletico Madrid's iron-blooded defense. No matter when and where, every move of Atletico Madrid players shows people their spirit of never giving up!"
"Yes, few teams have the mental attributes of Atletico Madrid. Generally speaking, when a team faces this situation, many players will give up directly."
"But Atletico Madrid is different. No matter whether he can catch up or defend, he still wants to go back. What they are chasing is the one in ten thousand chance!"
In the pp sports live broadcast room, Zhan Jun and Zhang Lu were also shocked by this sudden and spectacular scene.
At this moment, countless fans clearly felt the charm of football.
This is a kind of primitive emotional shock that makes people unable to control themselves and make their blood boil.