Under the night sky in Istanbul, the hearts of Fenerbahçe fans rose and fell as the score changed, as if they were on a roller coaster, 4:3, a goal battle with ups and downs, Mourinho's side narrowly beat Switzerland side Lugano in the first leg of the second round of Champions League qualification
At first glance, the victory seemed to highlight Fenerbahce's attacking firepower, and indeed, Dzeko's hat-trick and Tadic's exquisite assist made the fans laugh at the end of the attack, but behind the goal feast, there was a worrying problem - Fenerbahce's defense was as fragile as papier-mâché
Seven goals, you sing and I will appear, where is this Champions League-level competition, it has become a friendly match for primary school students! Fenerbahce's backline made frequent low-level mistakes in the face of Lugano's not sharp attack, giving away big gifts, and a simple cross could make their penalty area like a frightened bird
"Jose Mourinho's team, the defense shouldn't be so bad!" Fans complained, "Could it be that the defensive system of the magic bird has failed?" Indeed, Mourinho, who is known for his defense, never imagined that his team would be conceded three goals at home
It is obviously unfair to put all the blame on the defenders, Fenerbahce's tactical thinking in this game is very aggressive, the attacking players actively press and try to establish a lead at home as soon as possible, this style of play also leaves a huge defensive gap, once the attack is blocked, the back line is easy to penetrate by the opponent
On the other hand, their opponents, Sparta Prague, showed a completely different temperament, in the face of the relatively weak Shamrock Wanderers, Sparta Prague did not rush to achieve results, but steady, step by step, they used an airtight defense to completely block the opponent's attack, and with sharp counterattacks to achieve a two-goal lead
If Fenerbahce won the thrill, Sparta Prague won as solid as a mountain, proving themselves to be the more champion-looking team with a textbook victory
Two teams, two styles, this Champions League qualifying match seems to be a collision of ice and fire, Fenerbahce is full of passion, but the defense is full of holes; Sparta Prague is calm and sophisticated, and has taken the defense to the extreme, so let's wait and see who can finally break through!
Football is round, anything is possible, and if Fenerbahce can adjust their tactics and improve their defence in time, they still have a chance to turn around in the second leg, and Sparta Prague should not be taken lightly, after all, the two-goal advantage is not insurmountable
The stage of the Champions League is always full of suspense and miracles, let us look forward to these two teams being able to give us more exciting games!
Do you think Fenerbahce will be able to solve the defensive problems and come back in the second leg? Will Sparta Prague be able to hold on to their advantage and advance to the next round? Feel free to leave a message in the comment area to share your views!
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