The European Champions League (hereinafter referred to as the Champions League) is the highest level club football event hosted by the European Football Association Union (hereinafter referred to as the UEFA). Every year, 32 top teams from European countries participate in the competition. After the group match and the knockout match, the final winner of European football is determined. This year's Champions League has reached the top
The European Champions League (hereinafter referred to as the Champions League) is the highest level club football event hosted by the European Football Association Union (hereinafter referred to as the UEFA). Every year, 32 top teams from European countries participate in the competition. After the group match and the knockout match, the final winner of European football is determined. This year's Champions League has entered the most intense stage, that is, the semi-finals. One of the most eye-catching matches is the contest between Barcelona in Spain (Barcelona for short) and Bayern Munich in Germany (Bayern for short). This is the collision between two European giants and the confrontation between two football styles. Who can laugh the last and become a member of the finals?
Barcelona: Master of ball control, changeable attack
Barcelona is a legendary team in European football, with a long history and brilliant achievements. It has won the Champions League five times and is the king of Spain. Barcelona's football style is characterized by ball control and passing and cutting. It likes to use short passes and moves to open the opponent's defense line, create offensive opportunities, and maintain the balance and stability of the team at the same time. The core player of Barcelona is the talent Messi of Argentina. He is one of the best players in the world. With extraordinary technology and speed, he can play a role in any position and is the soul and leader of Barcelona. In addition to Messi, Barcelona has other excellent players, such as Suarez, Gretzman, De Jong, Pike, etc. They are all outstanding players in their respective positions and can pose a huge threat to opponents.
Bayern: High pressure pressing and quick counterattack
Bayern is the hegemon in German football and the strong player in European football. It has won the Champions League six times, second only to Real Madrid and Barcelona. Bayern's football style is characterized by high pressure pressing and quick counterattack. It likes to use powerful physical strength and tactics to suppress opponents and seize the ball power, and then use speed and straight play to launch a deadly attack to play beautiful cooperation and score goals. The core player of Bayern is Polish striker Lewandowski, who is one of the best strikers in the world. With excellent shooting and heading, he can score from any angle and distance and is an absolute killer of Bayern. In addition to Levan, Bayern also has other players of strength, such as Gernabri, Kutinho, Kimish, Neuer, etc. They are top players in their respective positions, which can bring great pressure to opponents.
Data comparison
In order to show the strength and characteristics of Barcelona and Bayern Munich, we can compare their data in the Champions League this season, as shown in the following table:
project |
Barcelona |
Bayern |
Number of goals |
thirteen |
thirty-nine |
Number of goals conceded |
four |
eight |
Number of shots |
eighty-one |
one hundred and sixty-two |
Positive projective number |
thirty-seven |
eighty-six |
Ball control rate |
62% |
58% |
Number of passes |
four thousand one hundred and seventy |
three thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven |
Pass success rate |
89% |
87% |
Number of steals |
seventy-five |
one hundred and twelve |
Number of fouls |
seventy-nine |
ninety-seven |
Number of yellow cards |
eleven |
fourteen |
Number of red cards |
zero |
zero |
As can be seen from the table above, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have both performed well in the Champions League, but there are also obvious differences. Bayern's attack is more sharp and efficient. The number of goals and shots is far more than that of Barcelona, and it is also more active and proactive. The number of steals and fouls is more than that of Barcelona. Barca's ball control is more stable and accurate, the ball control rate and pass success rate are higher than Bayern, but also more cautious and conservative, the number of missed goals and yellow cards are less than Bayern.
epilogue
The match between Barcelona and Bayern is undoubtedly the biggest attraction of the semi-finals of the Champions League. Both teams have strong strength and proud history, and are eager to ascend Europe again. The result of this game may depend on which team can give play to its own style and advantages, curb the power and characteristics of the opponent, and also on which team can be more focused and calm, and avoid mistakes and mistakes. In any case, it will be a wonderful game, which is worthy of our expectation and appreciation.