By the time Evergrande won the AFC Champions League, China football was already poor and weak. At that time, the super league team suffered many tragedies in the AFC Champions League. Fans who like to watch football in China have no dignity and are constantly laughed at by people around them. It was not until Evergrande won the first AFC Champions League that this situation improved. We China fans finally had the courage to admit our identity and sit in front of the TV to watch the national football match aboveboard.
There are no weak teams in the Champions League, and those who enter the Champions League are all elites in football clubs. Atletico Madrid beat the visiting defending champion Liverpool with 1-0 in the opening four minutes! Although it is not a big upset, it is also a true portrayal of Atletico's tactical opponents.
In this game, Atletico opened the 442 formation and Liverpool responded with the 433 formation. Four minutes into the opening, Atletico kicked off a corner kick, which landed on Fabinho's foot and bounced to Sol's foot. Completed an assist to Saul. Sol grabbed the dessert in the sky and scored vigorously. Atletico Madrid 1-0 led Liverpool to start a dream trip.
Liverpool's bad attack is a bad result, only four shots are not dangerous. It is by no means the embodiment of Liverpool's true level to occupy the advantage of midfield but lack of goals. The possession rate as high as 69% reflects Liverpool's attack in full swing.
By contrast, Simone's Atletico Madrid, after the dream start. Strengthen the backcourt defense and wait for an opportunity to fight back. Five offsides showed Simone's caution.
In this eighth final, after Atletico took the lead, Simone's tactics were right, and Liverpool's lack of offensive skills was the key to Atletico's victory in this game! There are still many uncertainties in the two rounds, and Liverpool didn't play the real level in this game. The score of 1-0 is only the beginning, and the key second round will be a bigger test for Atletico Madrid. Whether Atletico can hold this victory and finally reach the quarter-finals. We will wait and see whether Liverpool can fight back and keep the honor of defending the champion!