With the final whistle of Tilpan, all the fixtures of the 1/4 finals of the European Championship have also come to an end, and the top four of this European Cup have all been released. In this round of knockouts, there are strikes, reversals, and reluctance to say goodbye, and the coming of the semi-finals also means that the European Cup has officially entered the countdown. In this white-hot stage of the championship, iQIYI Sports continues to bring you the [European Cup 1/4 Finals Red and Black List].
Top 3 Dutch Defence on the Red List
Reason for being on the list: The equalizing header shows the true color of the knife, and the Great Wall of Steel casts an orange miracle
Before the start of the game, if you want to ask which team has the strongest defensive strength, it must be the Dutch defense led by Virgil van Dijk. In the final game of this round of knockout rounds, the Netherlands and Turkey played a wonderful offensive and defensive battle, and the steel defense of the orange team helped the team to reverse the victory and turn the tide.
With a goal down, the veteran De Vrij made a second spring and took Depay's cross into the air to head the ball into the corner. Ten years ago, in the historic 5-1 win over Spain, it was De Vrij who made his debut in the tournament to seal the win for the Netherlands. Just six minutes after the equaliser, right-back Dumfries' deadly cross resulted in an own goal. The two defenders joined hands to dominate the comeback.
But before the outcome was known, Turkey began a frantic counterattack. Under heavy pressure, the goalkeeper Felbruchen made a number of key saves, substitute Van der Ven held the empty goal, and Dumfries tackled Inter teammate Calhanoglu's inevitable shot to extinguish Turkey's last hope. Again and again, the defense line of Tulip stood like a great wall of steel, creating an orange miracle of stubborn reversal.
Top 3 in the black list Sane
Reason for being on the list: Stubborn illness with the ball is terminally ill, and half-time injury ushers in the dawn
In the first match of the 1/4 knockout round, the formation of the German tank was unexpected. Temporary call-up Champions League runners-up Emre Can and Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane were called in the starting line-up. What is even more unexpected is that the tactical genius Nagelsmann only used 45 minutes to negate his pre-match arrangement, and immediately replaced the two after the rematch.
Throughout the first half, Leroy Sane's performance could only be described as disastrous. Sane, who is a dichotomy in the face of Spain's defense, did not change his stubborn problem of dribbling and conceding the ball, and frequently lost possession of the ball in the middle. I thought it was a plan to cut inside to open up space for the German attack, but it turned out to be a passing toy for Nico Williams, who was tired of retreating to the defense, but still let the right side of the German team be torn open......
According to media reports, Sane was substituted because of a pubic injury, and jokingly speaking, Sane's injury allowed the equalizer to get Wirtz on the pitch and help the German team blow the horn of counterattack......
Top 2 on the Red List Saka
Reason for being on the list: Nine sons take the heir? Inexistent! Overcoming demons? It's a must!
In the last round of knockout rounds, if it weren't for Bellingham's god-like barb equaliser, the song of English football coming home would have already sounded. After a few games, one of the few bright spots in England was Bukayo Saka, who played steadily on the right flank. No matter how the "Nine Sons" intensified on the left, Saka was always tasked with blasting down the right. The south goal, who didn't have enough left-backs, even put Saka on top of the defence when he was attacking aggressively.
Five years ago, the young Bukayo Saka stunned England when he made his debut at Arsenal, and now he is an indispensable attacking knife for the Gunners. Saka is extremely talented, but also extremely hard-working, and he always runs tirelessly at all times. In today's life-and-death battle, the hard-working Saka brings hope to the Three Lions, whose fate hangs by a thread. There were a number of breakthroughs in the first half, and when they fell behind in the second half, Saka's inside blast ignited the passion of the fans.
In the penalty shoot-out at the last minute, Saka resolutely came to Sommer. Three years ago, in that once-in-a-lifetime European Championship final, Bukayo Saka, who was the last to attend, missed a crucial penalty to see the Azzurri lift the trophy. Now, once again, Saka faced his nightmare, confidently and easily pushing the ball into the bottom right corner, and Saka had a big smile on his face. Perhaps only Saka himself knows that this is the reward that those who work hard deserve, and Saka, who broke through his demons, carried England to the semi-finals.
Top 2 on the black list Tony Cross
Reason for being on the list: The imperfect last dance A calm and profound farewell to the long love
"Friday won't be my last match," Toni Kroos vowed ahead of the clash with Spain. Perhaps because of the home game or perhaps because of the excitement in the spotlight, Kuanshi fell into foul trouble shortly after the opening kick-off. A serious tripping foul sent the Spanish golden boy back injured, and a stomping foul that showed off his shoes was ignored by the referee, and it was not until the second half of extra time that Kroos received a yellow card for an embarrassing pull foul.
People say that Kroos is the trigger for this foul-ridden battle, but they forget that he is supposed to be a holy dancing spirit on the green field. Kroos, who retired in a hurry at the age of 34, also dreamed of catching up with himself a few years ago, but the reality was powerless after being broken through, and the despair of helplessly witnessing the header.
After the final whistle, sadness and emptiness struck, and Cross simply said goodbye to the sea of thousands of people in peace. The master who bears the name of "ceremonial midfield" finally left an imperfect curtain call. In any case, Kroos has already left us with a lot of memories, and after apologizing to Pedri after the game, he happily expressed his hope for the future to the fans - "Germany, it's back!! ”
Red List Top1 Olmo
Reason for being on the list: The most familiar Red Bull master The most cool male protagonist of the novel
In the Mercedes-Benz Arena, the boos of 10,000 people echoed over the greenery. Pedri, the Golden Boy winner three years ago, is now on the ground after a rude foul by Kroos. An unexpected injury dealt a fatal blow to the matadors, who had expected to come under such pressure against the hosts. Dani Olmo was brought to the sidelines by De la Fuente at the moment, and of course the fans couldn't put their minds at ease, and his performance in the first few games was just like his ups and downs in the past few years.
In 2019, Olmo made his debut in the top five leagues and moved to RB Leipzig, where he became a hot new star in Europe under the tutelage of his mentor Nagelsmann. Later, the coach who played offensive football was appreciated by Bayern, the Bundesliga champion, but now he is at the helm of the German chariot, and Olmo seems to be on the verge of being overlooked.
In times of crisis, Olmo finally took over the mantle of Spain's great No. 10 this time and became a heroic bullfighter with a red scarf in his hand. Late in extra-time, Olmo's masterful footwork allowed the ball to cross the air in a graceful arc to find the long-dormant Merino, whose brilliant header sent Spain to the last four. In front of the most familiar Red Bull master, Olmo, who won the best in the audience, can be regarded as having won the Shuangwen script, and is undoubtedly elected as the top 1 on the red list in this round.
Top 1 on the black list Joao Felix
Reason for being on the list: Lost the genius 12-yard center post C Luo Pepe is heartbroken Heks
After 120 minutes of fierce battles, the much-anticipated Portuguese and French battle finally came to the penalty shootout. Captain Cristiano Ronaldo was the first to represent Portugal from 12 yards. Taking a deep breath, pausing and then swooping down, Ronaldo was still the spiritual leader of Portugal at the final European Championship of his career.
The life and death of a penalty shootout often lies in a split second, and when it was time to hold your breath, Joao Felix, who came on as a substitute in extra-time, came to the camera. In the few minutes of playing time, Felix did not achieve anything, and at this moment, Felix had to carry the responsibility of promotion on his shoulders. The world is unpredictable, and any good player will inevitably experience an insurmountable penalty nightmare. Felix confidently pushed past Maignan's ten fingers, only to bounce off the post crisply.
The so-called mistake turned into a thousand hatreds, and the Portuguese talented teenager became a complete sinner on this night, and his mistake buried the possibility of Portugal's promotion, and also fixed the Europa trip of the "80-year-old" combination of Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe. Two years ago, the useless veteran Cristiano Ronaldo, who he said "had no obligation to pass the ball to him", comforted the "fallen" Iberian star for the first time after the game.
Naturally, we don't blame the penalty warriors too much for stepping up, but Felix's attitude is always embarrassing. The former 100 million euro teenager, after traveling many places, came back with the news that he would be bought by Benfica at a low price. At the end of the penalty shootout, the passionate celebration of Mbappe flashed in front of Ronaldo, and people lamented the great changes of the times.