European Cup Heartbreak Act 1: The 38-year-old magic flute hides his face and bows his head in despair! His opponents were comforting him

Ye Qing Football World

2024-06-19 23:30Posted in Hubei Sports Creators

In Group B of the European Championship group stage, Croatia drew 2-2 with Albania and failed to win. For Croatia, this is an unacceptable result: two games with one point - three goal difference, the golden generation led by Modric is on the verge of going out - if they fail to beat Italy in the final round, Croatia is almost certain to go home.

In the first round of the group stage, Croatia lost 0-3 to Spain, and Croatia was reversed by Albania 1-2. For Croatia, the game against Albania is a must-win game. When losing 0-3 to Spain, coach Dalic played the strategy of "Tian Ji Horse Racing", replacing Modric in the 65th minute, and the intention of disarming and surrendering was to defeat Albania.

I have to sigh that the Croatian golden generation is really old. Brozovic, the former king of the Iron Lung of the World Cup and the king of running distance, has lost the physical strength and motivation to run all over the field. The 38-year-old Modric made a series of mistakes, and OPTA data showed that the Magic Flute lost the ball a total of 20 times, the highest in the game. All gods have their own twilight, and Modric is no exception, watching the magic flute make mistakes again and again, and can only lament that the years are unforgiving.

Albania played smartly – pressing Luka Modric and forcing the Real Madrid superstar into a mistake. The 30th minute is a case in point:

Near the centre circle, Luka Modric's trademark outside instep flicked as he sought out his team-mate in front of him. Albania's No. 21 Asllani pressed the Magic Flute, and on the Magic Flute's passing line, three people in front of him, one on the left and one on the right, formed a group to break the net. The Magic Flute's pass was cut off and Albania quickly counter-attacked, but goalkeeper Livakovic turned the tide.

In this crucial battle, Croatia coach Dalic allowed Modric to play the full 90 minutes. The Magic Flute, the king of the Croatians, played the role of savior, but the 38-year-old was exhausted and sat on the ground with a dejected expression after the match.

After a 96-minute draw, it was difficult for the Magic Flute to accept such an ending. On one side is the carnival of the whole Albanian team, and on the other side is the loneliness of Croatia. Modric sat on the lawn, his head bowed, and his hair ruffled – the hairline told everyone that the Magic Flute was really old.

When the Magic Flute covers his face with both hands, fans will feel heartbroken and tragic. Even the Albanian players walked over to comfort the Magic Flute. After playing the European Cup, when the Magic Flute retired from the rapids, it may be the best choice to quit the national team and focus on Real Madrid (playing for 1 year).

This 2-2 really witnessed the decline of Croatia's golden generation. In the words of data guru Misterchip, "the golden generation suffered Waterloo". The once undead legion is now visibly aging. Modric's flat state and disappointed expression are the best illustrations.

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