Chapter 20 Is it OK?

For Spanish football, the dialogue between Real Madrid and Barcelona at least twice a year is a common festival for fans. These two teams represent the pride of Spanish football and are also the top giants in the entire European and even world football.

Real Madrid is popular for political reasons and its outstanding historical record, which makes them very rich. The Catalonia region where Barcelona is located is the richest region in Spain. Barcelona, ​​which has almost everyone's efforts, is naturally not short of money, so the strength of these two teams... is really the world's top.

But the situation in Real Madrid and Barcelona this year is really different from previous years...

On Barcelona, ​​the "brutal Simon" brought his "Top Ten Stars" to the Camp Nou Stadium, and won a 17-game winning streak in controversy, making great streaks in various competitions, but there was still undercurrents behind it, and the situation was not very stable. However, in the face of the team's crazy record, all negative factors were firmly suppressed.

Real Madrid has really put in full force this season to perform this season. The world's top coach Plandley, who has coached Real Madrid for three seasons, won one league runner-up and two third-place finishes in the first three seasons. He reached the semi-finals last season in the Champions League and failed to win the Copa del Rey. He has been empty-handed for three years. Overall, the record is only average. Fortunately, Florentino is over 70 years old, he has already had enough patience, and he can't poach Simon Grayson. It doesn't make any sense to invite other head coaches over, so he did not fire the Italians.

This season, Real Madrid spent 79 million euros to buy Russian star Alan Dessagoyev, Ukrainian star Yaroslav and others in the transfer market. In addition, the team's original Brazilian star Jiuli beats Nono, Lucas Moa, Varane and other stars, as well as a group of veterans led by C-Ronaldo, Real Madrid's overall strength is really not weak at all. Now in La Liga 11 games, 8 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, 26 points. If Barcelona hadn't been too perverted in the 11 games, the "White Legion" should have been in the lead position.

Even so, the always cautious Italian challenged his opponent before the game. Plandelli said calmly in front of the reporter: "We all know how difficult it is to defeat Barcelona at the Camp Nou, but the players and I are confident of fighting with our opponents, because now we are 7 points behind our opponents in the league. If we still want to win the championship, we have to do something and we will tell everyone with practical actions. Barcelona... is not as powerful as we imagined."

Plandelli's words were scorned by many people, and they won 17 games in 17, and they also have a luxurious lineup composed of a group of stars such as Shaq, Ben Parker, Rivero, Batista, Ganso, Raphael, Fabregas, Vasquis, Salavee, and other stars. Barcelona... is not strong enough!?

Maybe Barcelona is indeed very strong, but... they still have some trouble!

First of all, Cruyff's broken mouth caused disgust from Simon Grayson, Shaq, and even management teams such as club chairman Rossell. It also caused some fans to be hostile to the club.

But what really bothers Simon Grayson now is the team's lineup. Although Raphael has recovered from injury and started training, his condition is not very good. Although he can provide assistance to the team's offense better than Montoya, his condition is a problem that cannot be ignored.

In addition, Simon Grayson was really desperate for Neymar. The Brazilian star played for 90 minutes in Barcelona's 10-0 victory over Bonfreddie, without scoring or assisting. There were 8 crosses, but only 1 success. In terms of outs, the Brazilian completed 7 outs in the entire game.

Neymar's performance made Simon Grayson sigh helplessly. Although he was very capable in his personal ability, the Brazilian just couldn't integrate into the team's tactics. It would be fine if there was no assist. He couldn't even do a cross. What's the point of such a player...?

In fact, Simon Grayson originally had high hopes for Neymar. He wanted Neymar to be Shaq's powerful arm, but unfortunately... Now Simon Grayson can finally be sure that the Brazilian is indeed not suitable for supporting roles. Neymar's personal ability is not weak. It is no problem for other teams to let him be the protagonist. Even at Barcelona, ​​when Messi abdicates, Neymar should be able to go with the trend, but now it is not possible, because Barcelona already has a better leader... Shaq!

Simon Grayson discussed several times with his assistant McAndrew. Seeing that Raphael's condition was getting better and better, he finally decided to let Raphael replace Montoya and return to the main lineup. As for Neymar... Simon Grayson still gave the vote of confidence to the "little pharaoh" Sharavi.

Playing with giant teams like Real Madrid is completely different from those in the past. Although luck still exists, it will never be the key to determining the outcome of the game. Between opponents who are familiar with each other and cannot be familiar with each other, the decision of victory or defeat depends on their respective strength and team status.

Real Madrid's strength is undoubtedly. They have maintained strong competitiveness for many years. Plandelli's acquisition has changed the previous situation of Real Madrid's strong offense and weak defense. In three years, Real Madrid was the second-most conceded goals in the past two years, and last season it became the best team in the league with 29 goals conceded. Of course, it was all the credit of Plandelli.

Since leaving Manchester United, Simon Grayson has not had much knowledge of clubs in other countries. Apart from the twenty clubs in the Premier League, there is no need for other teams to care about.

But for Real Madrid, Simon Grayson can only look at it with respect, because... she is Real Madrid!

To be honest, Simon Grayson feels that Barcelona is not in the best state now. He still has many ideas for this team and has not achieved the concept. This requires a little addition to the later one. When Neymar's performance is overwhelming, there will be no other way in the short term.

On November 24, 103,949 fans flocked to the Camp Nou Stadium, all the seats were full, and the attendance rate reached 100%.

It can be seen that this confrontation between Barcelona and Real Madrid at home is itself very attractive.

At the pre-match press conference, Simon Grayson had asked his assistant McAndrew to announce the 18-man roster. There was no name on this list, so he could only sit on the bench with Boyan, Valdes and Busquets to watch the game.

Boyan, Valdes and Busquets talked about this game as usual, and Neymar felt less comfortable. Valdes is 36 years old. After the team has Mark and Koval this season, he is already in a semi-retired state. Boyan is a person who has been pushed into the transfer market, but he has not yet reached a transfer agreement with other teams. But Busquets was not in good health and was unable to enter the substitute lineup.

But what about Neymar!?

Everyone knows that Neymar is not without a chance, but because of his poor performance, he has reached this point.

Neymar's face was gloomy and in a bad mood. It was not that he had tried hard. He had tried his best to implement the tactics arranged by the head coach, but he just couldn't find any feeling on the court. Maybe... he really couldn't adapt to Simon Grayson's tactics!?

It is now the end of November, and the winter transfer period is about to arrive in one month. Neymar is also considering whether he wants to choose to leave. Although he has just signed a five-year contract with the team, Barcelona now... Neymar cannot see his own way out.

The winger... can't play well!

Center... He didn't think he could do better than Shaq's pervert!

So...is it still necessary to stay!?

In this focus battle that the whole world is paying attention to, Simon Grayson arranged for Barcelona as the starting lineup was not unexpected. Instead, Real Madrid Plandelli arranged a slightly surprising lineup.

On the forward line, there was only one 30-year-old Higuain at the forefront. After playing in Italy and returning to Real Madrid, Higuain's consciousness was obviously different from before. The "Little Smoke Gun" who entered his thirties this season seemed to have all his light and heat. He scored 14 goals and 8 assists in 15 games he participated in for the team. This performance directly allowed him to firmly play the team's starting center position.

Behind Higuain, Guliano, Lucas Moa and Dessagoyev lined up in a row. This frontcourt combination worth hundreds of millions of euros is almost perfect in Prandelli's opinion. Speed, strength, impact, experience, consciousness, creativity, vitality... nothing is lacking!

The two defensive midfielders are Belgian Raja Nayinggolan and German Khdira. Although this has made little contribution to the midfield combination in offense, it is strong and solid. The excellent interception ability of both of them is exactly what Plandelli needs.

The back line...Plandley really spent money on the top this season. He poached Papadopolos from Manchester United and pried David Luis from Chelsea. Then a strong back line was born. In this game, the Italian arranged for the more stable Cointran and David Luis to play fullbacks, allowing Papadopolos and the mature French central defender Varane to form a central defender combination.

In terms of goalkeeper position, Plandelli still maintained his usual choice after taking office. The 37-year-old Casillas has become more and more demonic in recent years, and it is a bit like Van der Sar.

Faced with such a Real Madrid team, Barcelona fans can't help but feel a little weak. Can their team really beat them?

Barcelona this season use Shaq as the arrow, and they are invincible in every battle. This time... is it okay!?
Chapter completed!