"Don't be too optimistic. He didn't appear on the roster in this game, just because the relevant procedures have not been completed and he cannot play for the team. The next game is not necessarily the case. After all, the new boss has changed the name of the home court." Berkins shrugged.

"Oh, okay, it seems we can only hope that Coach Craig can hold his bottom line." Tom sighed softly: "Okay, let's pay attention to this game, and hope Leicester City can have good luck."

7:45.

With the referee's whistle, the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals between Leicester City and Atletico Madrid officially began.

Leicester City, who is at home, showed a strong offensive performance at the beginning and also gained a certain advantage in the field. However, in front of Atletico Madrid, which is good at defense, they did not get any particularly good opportunities.

Fifteen minutes later, the game entered a stalemate. After all, both teams are mainly defense, so the scene is also very dull.

Before I knew it, I had played for forty minutes in the first half, and the score was still 0:0.

"It seems that it will be difficult for both sides to do anything in the first half." Tom said.

"Yes, the offensive and defensive rhythm of both sides has dropped. They should have agreed to this score. It seems that the final battle will be in the second half." Belkins nodded and agreed.

"From the situation in the first half, the gap between the two teams is not as big as the outside world predicts, and it is not easy for Atletico Madrid to break the goal of Leicester City." Tom said again.

"Yes, Atletico Madrid doesn't look that strong. We have a chance in this game. Maybe Leicester City can continue to perform miracles and reach the semi-finals." Belkins made an optimistic prediction.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, the situation on the court suddenly changed. Atletico Madrid successfully intercepted the ball in the midfield and launched a quick counterattack.

"Oh, oh, this goal conceded is really fatal, be careful, be careful..." Tom shouted.

"Madrid team fought a quick counterattack, which is what they are best at..." Berkins also frowned: "Be careful of Griezmann's running position, this guy has a strong ability to seize opportunities."

"Damn, their counterattack speed is so fast. Garmero has already rushed into the penalty area. Griezmann responded on the left. Griezmann passed a straight pass. The football just came to Griezmann's feet. Oh, dangerous!!" Tom shouted excitedly. However, as soon as he finished speaking, Griezmann shot. Because he was very close to the goal and the shooting position was very comfortable, the quality of his shot was very high. Leicester City goalkeeper Schmeichel did not react at all, and the football flew straight into the goal.

1:0!!

In the 42nd minute of the first half, Atletico Madrid seized a counterattack opportunity to rewrite the score on the field.

"Oh, the ball went in, Atletico Madrid took the lead." Tom shook his head and sighed: "This is their style, and this counterattack was very sharp."

"I thought the halftime game would be 0:0, but it was a pity. It was originally a perfect half." Belkins sighed depressedly: "Because of this away goal, Atletico Madrid has completely taken the initiative to advance. We must work harder in the second half."

"Yes, if we want to advance, we must complete a counterattack in the second half. Once we go to Madrid with the lagging score, it will be too difficult to advance." Tom nodded and agreed.

The game continued, and for the rest of the first half, neither team had any chance. In the end, the two teams ended the first half with a score of 1:0.

Intermission.

In the locker room of Leicester City, head coach Craig was training: "In the second half, we must strengthen the offense. Vardy, you have to run more in the frontcourt, restrain the opponent's defense, and create space for offense for teammates behind. Okazaki, you played a bit bad in the first half, and you were wasted two excellent opportunities. If you still perform like this in the second half, no one can ensure your forward position!"

When Craig said the second half of the sentence, he glanced at Lin Feng intentionally or unintentionally. As soon as he said this, everyone else's eyes also gathered on Lin Feng. Everyone knew in their hearts that this "airborne" Lin Feng was likely to replace Shinji Okazaki's position.

"I will work hard, and I can definitely adjust my condition to the best." Okazaki Shinji's tone was firm, and then added: "The position depends on strength, not relationships!"

Obviously, Shinji Okazaki's words were directed at Lin Feng, and his words once again led the eyes of others to Lin Feng.

"You are right. Your position depends on strength!" Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Lin Feng shrugged slightly and showed an undeniable smile.

"So, you are not worthy!" Okazaki Shinji said viciously.

"This sentence is also given to you." Lin Feng smiled coldly.

"Okay, prepare for the second half." Craig interrupted the conversation between the two in a deep voice. After all, he is the team's head coach. If there is a problem with the team's internal unity, it will naturally have an impact on the record.

Imperial Stadium.

After the halftime break, the two teams changed sides and fought again.

As Craig arranged, at the beginning of the second half, Leicester City, who played at home, strengthened its offense and was eager to prove that it was Shinji Okazaki, was also extremely active in the frontcourt. However, Atletico Madrid's defense was very stable. Even though Leicester City had a slight advantage in the field, it did not cause any actual threat.

The game time passed by minute by minute, and soon the whole game came to 75 minutes, and the score on the court was still 1:0. The fans in the stands began to get anxious and their cheers were no longer so neat.

BBC commentator seat, Tom and Belkins both frowned.

"Oh, Okazaki's ball was lost again. His physical fitness seemed to have some problems and he could no longer run." Tom said in conjunction with the changes on the court.

"Okazaki fought fiercely at the beginning of the second half. It was normal to overdraw his physical fitness at this time, but if we continued like this, we might not even have the chance to equalize." Belkins said.

"It's the offense that is becoming increasingly threatening, and it seems difficult to break through Madrid's gate." Tom said while shook his head.

"Our offense is only one aspect. Don't forget that Atletico Madrid is best at counterattacking. At this time, we must pay attention to their counterattacks. Otherwise, once they seize the opportunity, the attack will be fatal." Berkins said with a frown.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, the situation on the court was indeed a sudden change. Leicester City defender made a mistake in passing, Atletico Madrid successfully intercepted in the frontcourt and launched a counterattack on the spot.

"Oh my God, danger, their counterattack is coming, you must keep it!" Tom shouted.

"Whatever you say, the quality of Atletico Madrid's counterattack is still very high. You have to defend Griezmann. This guy has a strong ability to grab points..." Berkins said quickly, and while he was talking, Griezmann received the pass from his teammate and completed the shot.

The football flew out a smooth straight line in the air, flying into the goal like a cannonball, hitting the ball heavily.

2:0!

Griezmann's shot rewrites the score on the field again.

"I'm Maiga, the ball scored again, 0:2! We are already two goals behind." Tom shouted depressedly.

"This conceding is exactly the same as the conceding in the first half, and it is still the counterattack they are good at. They are behind 0:2. Leicester City is in a very bad situation now." Belkins sighed softly.

"Yes, if you conced two home goals to play away, the probability of Leicester City being eliminated should be more than 95%. " Tom shook his head.

"Or it's 99%. Atletico Madrid's home court is the world-famous home court. If you want to take away a victory there, few teams can do it. We can only expect a miracle." Berkins spread his hands.

The 0:2 score not only made the bbc commentator a little desperate, but the fans at the scene were also extremely disappointed, and a small number of fans even booed...

The game continued, and Leicester City, who was behind two goals, played even more impatiently. Several attacks were ineffective, while Atletico Madrid, the leading team, played without any impetuously, completely controlled the rhythm on the field, and created an excellent opportunity. Fortunately, Griezmann's shot hit the goal frame, otherwise the score would be rewritten again.

In the end, the whole game ended.

Leicester City lost the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals 0-2 at home, and at the same time, they pushed themselves to the edge of the cliff.
Chapter completed!