After Simeone and Griezmann completed their interviews, Monaco head coach Jardim and Mbappe, who were playing at home, also came to the press conference.

Compared with Simeone's domineering display, Jardim is obviously much more reserved.

"Atletico Madrid is a strong team. They have been a regular in the Champions League knockout rounds in recent seasons, and they have many big-name stars. But no matter what, every player in Monaco will try their best and we will fight for the home court. Fight for the fans!"

Jardim did not speak out loudly because he left this matter to Mbappe.

Mbappe, who is only 17 years old, can be said to be a fledgling and not afraid of tigers.

When he spoke, he did not leave Simeone and Atletico Madrid at all. in eyes

"We will win the game tomorrow. Although Atletico Madrid is the top team in Europe, so what? Monaco is not weak either!"

"Atletico Madrid has superstars, Monaco also has superstars, and tomorrow we will play at home, so I am 100% ready!!"

"Although Atletico Madrid is a strong defensive team, I am confident enough to score their goal!"

……

Game day.

Half an hour before the game kicked off, the stands of the Stade Louis II were already packed with people!

This stadium can accommodate a total of 20,000 fans to watch the game. no doubt.

The attendance rate tonight was almost 100%!

Inside the box stand.

The King and Princess Jasmine Grace of Monaco were also present to watch the game!

In addition, many Monaco football stars are also in the box stands.

Such as Henry the Great and Trezeguet!

In the studio of KnowQiu.com, commentator Huang Jianxiang has begun to announce the starting lineups of the two teams!

"Welcome all fans and friends to stay at the Understand Net late at night!"

"The Champions League knockout round between Monaco and Atletico Madrid is about to begin!"

"Let’s introduce the starting lineups of the two teams!"

"Monaco, playing at home, still adopted a 433 formation."

"Goalkeeper Subasic!"

"Defence: Etchequiel, Carvalho, Wallace, Raj!"

"Central axis: Jiang Ke, Moutinho, Fabinho!"

"Forward line: Mbappe, Helder Costa, Bernardo Silva!"

"This is almost the strongest lineup that Jardim can field!"

"Although many media said before the game that Monaco's starting lineup was very young, and even Atletico Madrid coach Simeone pointed out this problem, Jardim still sent a large number of young players to the field!"

"Among them, Jiang Ke and Mbappe are only 17 years old!"

"On the away game at Atletico Madrid, Simeone's formation was a 442 formation!"

"The goalkeeper position is Oblak!"

"Defence: Felipe, Godin, Jimenez, Juanfran!"

"Midfielder: Koke, Augusto Fernandez, Gabi, Saul;"

"Forwards: Torres, Griezmann!"

"It is worth mentioning that. Atletico Madrid's starting lineup is the team that has conceded the fewest goals in the Champions League this season!"

"Atletico Madrid is currently ranked third in La Liga, while Monaco is ranked second in Ligue 1!"

"Ten minutes left! The first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals between the two teams is about to begin!"

Huang Jianxiang continued:"The average age of Monaco's starting lineup is only 22.3 years old, while Atletico Madrid is 27.8 years old. The average age difference between the two teams is still relatively large. The youngest lineup vs. the strongest defensive lineup in Europe, who can laugh? Until the end, let’s wait and see!"

At this moment, the real-time number of people watching the live broadcast of Qiuqiu.com has reached 3 million, while the number of people watching in the short video live broadcast room has reached 2.5 million.

Coupled with the number of people watching sports channels on TV, this game is about There are tens of millions of fans watching the game at the same time!

In the player tunnel, the players of Atletico Madrid and Monaco are making final preparations.

This is Jiang Ke’s first Champions League game.

To be honest, Jiang Ke is both excited and nervous.

He is absolutely not Thinking of the first Champions League game, it was a direct knockout match, but the opponent was Atletico Madrid.

Jiang Ke was standing in the penultimate position of the Monaco team. Before going on the stage, he suddenly heard someone calling his name.

It was Ma Fanshu!

Ma Beomsook has a press pass, so she can enter and exit the player tunnel.

"Jiang Ke! Come on!"

"Be careful not to get hurt!"

After saying that, Ma Fanshu smiled slightly at Jiang Ke.

Jiang Ke nodded and did not respond.

After all, this was the first time the two of them met.

Although Jiang Ke watched"World Football" many times in his previous life, But this is the first time he has contacted Ma Fanshu in real life.

It is normal not to respond.

After all, Jiang Ke is very cold.

……

Eight o'clock local time.

Under the leadership of the referee, the starting players of Monaco and Atletico Madrid stepped onto the Stade Louis II one after another.

In the stands.

More than 20,000 Monaco fans sang the team song"Red and White" at the same time!

The singing even covered up the Champions League theme song!

Quite shocking!!

After shaking hands with each other and greeting each other, the two teams stood in formation and waited for the referee's whistle!

"Beep!!"

The moment the referee Carlos Gomez blew the whistle, the game officially started.

Atletico Madrid took the lead in kicking off

""Golden Boy" Torres passed the football to Gabi in the midfield and immediately ran towards the Monaco penalty area.

However!

Gabi did not pass the football to Torres who entered the penalty area immediately.

This player encountered Double-teamed by Monaco players!

Moutinho and Fabinho immediately pounced on Gabi!

It can be seen from Monaco's defense that every Monaco player is very excited!!

Gabi could only choose to pass back.

The football came to the feet of Atletico Madrid center back Godin!

Monaco forward Mbappe immediately pressed!

Godin, as an experienced veteran, faced Mbappe When grabbing the ball, he was still very calm!

He made a feint with his left foot and successfully passed Mbappe!

After that,

Godin quickly handed the football to Atletico Madrid's midfielder Koke!

Koke received the ball Then, he suddenly sent a through ball!

Bang!!

In an instant.

The football passed through the space of two Monaco center backs, Wallace and Carvalho!

It successfully appeared at the feet of Griezmann!

On the right side of the penalty area Side!

Atletico Madrid forward Griezmann got a chance to shoot!

However, Monaco goalkeeper Subasic had already saved from the goal line at this time!

Griezmann's shot was firmly hit. It fell on Subasic.

The latter had quick eyesight and quick hands and immediately hugged the football!!

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