The atmosphere inside Wanda Metropolis Stadium was so tense it seemed ready to ignite the air.
Atletico Madrid's players all had grave expressions, their eyes betraying a hint of panic.
Tang Long's sudden withdrawal to the defensive midfield position was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing Atletico Madrid's seemingly stable tactical system to plunge into bizarre turmoil.
All the players were crystal clear inside: to successfully defend against Manchester City, the key is to restrain their engine Tang Long.
But now Tang Long stood in the defensive midfield position, which posed a problem for Atletico Madrid.
Use Griezmann to defend?
Though Griezmann runs enthusiastically and is full of energy on the field, his defensive ability is far inferior to that of center-back Goding.
Then there's Torres, who also has defensive shortcomings. Facing an all-rounder like Tang Long, they seem helpless in defense.
Should Goding go forward to defend against Tang Long?
