Chapter 5: The Bullfighters

During the warm-up period, both sides are preparing for battle.

However, since it was a warm-up match, the atmosphere was relatively relaxed.

Lucky, Ramos, Iniesta and Chen Man gathered together to chat.

On the other side, three Atletico Madrid teammates, Liu Kairui, Koke and Costa, were also chatting.

"We are playing Portugal in Group B. They have just won the European Cup. There is a lot of pressure this time!"

Ramos's speech when he came up was a bit weak, it was like a top student saying that he didn't do well in the exam.

In response, Lucky also rolled his eyes and said: "If you don't have confidence, how can we play against Germany?"

Group F, where the Chinese team is located, includes the defending champion Germany.

In this regard, Iniesta smiled and said; "The German team's state this season is a bit strange. We have played in warm-up matches before, and the pressure they put on us is not as strong as before. If you need it, I can give you some information!" "

Chen Man was surprised and said, "So good?"

Iniesta shrugged and said, "Of course you are paid. You have to put enough pressure on our midfield and frontcourt in this game. Mr. Enrique chose you because of the threat of your midfielder and winger."

The overall strength of the Chinese team is uneven.

Lucky and Chen Man were top-notch in strength, but the others were a bit weak.

Compared to Spain, which has an almost all-star lineup, the Chinese team is undoubtedly a weak team.

But based on the current hot status of Lucai and Chen Man, no one dares to underestimate the Chinese team.

After all, these two guys are both Champions League champion-level players.

On the other side, Liu Kairui said to Costa; "Don't rush too hard, I don't want to get injured before the game!"

Costa's style is different from Spain's outstanding players. He is a battering ram, and he needs to use his physical ability to serve as a terminator and fulcrum in the frontcourt.

Of course, the former is his main job.

Liu Kairui's body is strong enough, but he is still no match for Costa.

"We are very weak!" Liu Kairui shrugged.

Kirk on the side grinned and said, "You have Kai and Chen. Is this considered a weak team?"

"They are them!" After Liu Kairui finished speaking, he sighed: "Well, these two guys are really in a hot state recently!"

Costa said; "Kai will come back to help you defend. I have experienced his defensive ability when I was in the Premier League. To be honest, there are not many people who can equal me in physical confrontation, but he can do it. "

Costa was extremely impressed by Lucky.

During his time with the Blues, Arsenal led by Lucky ruined their dream of winning more than once.

For this reason, Costa is extremely afraid of Lucai.

Spain's midfield is currently very strong, but the Chinese team has Lucky. Based on this guy's terrifying dominance, it really can't be said who will get the midfield rhythm.

After chatting for a while, everyone went back to warm up.

Soon, they returned to the locker room.

The starting lineups of both sides have also been determined.

Spain (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: De Gea.

Defenders: Nacho, Pique, Ramos, Alba.

Midfielder: David Silva, Koke, Insko, Busquets, Asensio.

Forward: Diego Costa.

Chinese team (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Tong Lei.

Defenders: Zhang Chenxi, Liu Kairui, Gao Leiliang, Fan Yi.

Midfielder: Di Lei, Ouyang Fei, Lucai.

Forward: Quinney, Chen Xiang, Chen Man.

"This is the first warm-up match between the Chinese team and Spain. Facing the powerful Spain, the Chinese team still adopted a defensive counterattack posture. Spain led by Enrique also brought out its full lineup. Although Yinez Ta did not appear in the starting lineup, but Yinske is also a good choice, which also proves from the side that Enrique takes this warm-up match seriously. "

"As for the Chinese team, we have seen the emergence of many new players, and Lippi chose a lineup that combines the old and the new!"

"Old players Tong Lei, Liu Kairui, Gao Leiliang, Lucai, and Chen Man will lead the new players in this World Cup!"

"First there are two full-backs, Zhang Chenxi and Fan Yi. Fan Yi's defensive ability is very outstanding, and his position as a full-back is also extremely stable. Zhang Chenxi's speed determines that he can play on the wing. This is why Zhang Chenxi is in A tactic the club often uses!”

"Di Lei is a defensive midfielder who focuses on defense. He has a strong sense of position and is also good at judging placement and pressing and interception abilities! He will partner with Lucai as the starting midfielder for this game!"

"Ouyang Fei had some performances in the last World Cup, and four years later, he also became the main player of the Chinese team!"

"Quini, a minority boy from XJ, his ability on the wing is also outstanding."

"Chen Xiang, a tall center with a height of 1.95 meters, is characterized by his header ability and fulcrum role. His ability to play the ball in the frontcourt and split the ball can give the Chinese team more frontcourt changes1"

"Wang Yi failed to appear in the starting lineup. Obviously his condition still failed to meet Lippi's requirements!"

Commentator He Wei from CCTV is explaining now.

As his commentary ended, players from both sides also entered the stadium.

Captains Ramos and Lucky of both sides choose sides.

Seeing Lekai wearing the captain's armband, He Wei couldn't help but sigh: "Lekai wearing the captain's armband is a change advocated by head coach Lippi, and this also means that the Chinese team will enter a new era!"

Under the camera, after completing the right to choose the side, the captains of both sides exchanged team flags and immediately came to their own half.

Spain took the lead in getting the ball and attacking.

The Chinese team did not have much demand for the ball, so there were no too many ideas.

Lekai ran to his position, clapping his hands and shouting; "Cheer up, recall the feeling during training, and quickly enter the game state. No one will give you time to prepare. You must force yourself to enter the state quickly!"

Lekai's loud voice rang out in the stadium. Even though the scene was noisy, the players still heard Lekai's voice.

Lekai's voice also calmed the boys of the Chinese team.

The calm feeling in his voice was constantly affecting them.

Compared with the taciturn Wang Yi, Lekai is indeed more suitable for the role of captain.

Soon, Costa stepped on the ball and waited in the penalty area.

With the referee's whistle, the Spanish team quickly kicked off.

"The game begins! The Chinese team is wearing red jerseys, red shorts, and red socks, while the Spanish team is wearing white jerseys, white shorts, and white socks. Facing the powerful matadors, what kind of performance can the Chinese team show?"

In the exciting voice of He Wei, the game just began.

After the Spanish team kicked off, they firmly controlled the ball and used continuous passing to advance and penetrate.

The Chinese team fought and retreated. They blocked the opponent's passing line to a certain extent, and forced the opponent to pass towards the change.

Yinsko held the ball, and he just turned around and wanted to pass the ball to David Silva in the frontcourt.

But the latter was very afraid of Le Kai who was watching closely beside him.

Yinsko pulled the ball horizontally, and then poked the ball to Asensio on the other side with his toes.

As Asensio just got the ball, Di Lei came over.

This guy has a sturdy body that is no less than Liu Kairui, with a short haircut and a face full of flesh, giving people an extremely fierce feeling.

Especially when he is nervous, this guy's expression looks extremely ferocious.

Seeing such a guy, Asensio was also a little shocked and did not react at the first time.

And Di Lei took this opportunity to get closer.

"He is close, Di Lei is going to press!"

The two sides seemed to be in a stalemate during the fight, but Asensio is a player at the level of the top five leagues after all. He flicked the ball horizontally, and with the frequency change of his feet, he made an inside dunk and immediately passed the man.

Di Lei's turning speed was not fast, so Asensio was already ahead.

But just when he wanted to drive straight in, a figure squeezed in from the side.

Even if Asensio ran at full speed, the opponent still cut off the connection between the ball and himself.

"Zhang Chenxi blocked the ball beautifully!

He started so fast that he immediately blocked Asensio behind him, and then passed the ball to the central defender. The Chinese team defended it!"

He Wei's voice was full of joy.

What he feared most was that these young people would be afraid of the stage, but the facts proved that the kids nowadays are very brave!