"Damn it, how did the match turn out like this?"
In front of the home team's bench, Flores was on the verge of a breakdown.
The situation was completely beyond his expectations!
According to the opening strategy he and his coaching staff had meticulously designed, the plan was to score within the first 10 minutes. This would have turned the aggregate score in their favor.
Afterwards, Atletico Madrid would settle into their preferred rhythm of defense and counter-attack.
'Doesn't Dortmund love to press high up the pitch?'
'Then let them push forward.'
Aguero, Fran, and Reyes were all masters of the counter-attack with superb individual skill.
'As long as the Bumblebees pushed up, Atletico Madrid would defend and launch a counter. Wouldn't every single one be a sure-fire goal?'
Most importantly, Flores knew his own strengths and weaknesses.
He was a master at coaching defense.
But when it came to organizing the offense, that wasn't his forte.
