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1-2! Germany has the advantage of ball possession and still loses, Portugal has efficient attack + Ronaldo scores and counterattacks

7:18am, 6 June 2025【Football】

In the European League semi-finals on June 5, the confrontation between Germany and Portugal instantly ignited the popularity of football! Germany had a 55% ball possession rate in the whole game, but eventually lost to Portugal 1-2 and missed the final. How many exciting details are hidden in this "data and results inverted" showdown? In the first half, both sides fell into a fierce tactical game and failed to break through the opponent's goal. By the second half, the game changed suddenly: in the 48th minute, German player Werz scored the first goal, helping the team lead 1-0. But the Portuguese team fought back quickly, Neves created a threat in 52 minutes, Concesan equalized the score in 63 minutes, and Ronaldo scored and completed the overtake in 68 minutes!

According to technical statistics, Germany has a dominant ball possession rate of 55% and 535 passes, but only 1 goal was scored; Portugal has a 45% ball possession rate of 17 shots (6 shots), and scored 2 goals with efficient offense. C Ronaldo once again turned into a key gentleman, seized the opportunity to rewrite the score after appearing; Concesan's equalizer accurately pierced the German defense line, and Portugal used the "few but fine" attack to teach the German team, which is the main player in possession of the ball. After the game, the social platform was directly "boiled". German fans were heartbroken and said bluntly, "The advantage of ball control has not been converted into a goal, and the defensive loopholes have pitted the whole team"; Portuguese fans celebrated and shouted "C Ronaldo can always create miracles and attack yyds efficiently." During the media interview session, the German coach looked helpless and said, "Pull control is the foundation, but the final kick and the defensive details were not done well"; the Portuguese coach emphasized that "targeted counterattack is the key, and the players' execution is worthy of pride." The famous people's comments were even sharper, saying that "Modern football control ≠ win, Portugal has understood the efficiency of football." In the confrontation of opinions, the tactical value of this game was repeatedly hotly discussed.

Next, the German team urgently needs to reflect on the transformation problem of "control ball to score". The offensive end creativity and defensive end stability have to be made up for it. If you want to go further in Lenovo in Europe, lineup adjustment and tactical optimization are imminent; Portugal holds the "efficient offense + Ronaldo experience package" in his hand, continues to strengthen counterattack tactics, and is full of confidence in the finals. This semi-final is not just a simple victory or defeat duel, but also a fierce collision between the "ball control genre" and "efficiency football". Can the two teams adjust their thinking and start again in the future? Lock in to the European League and watch the exciting continuation of football tactical game!

possess the advantage of ball but lose, efficiency leads to victory and becomes a winner! This European League semi-final contains the deep logic of football tactical game. Who do you think more about the subsequent plot? Talk in the comment area, like and follow to see more exciting football!

Starting lineup of both sides:

Germany starts: goalkeeper 1 - Terstegen; defender 3 - Koch, 2 - Anton, 4 - Jonadon Ta; midfielder 8 - Gretzka, 25 - Pavlovic, 18 - Mitelstadt, 6 - Kimimich; forward 17 - Werz, 19 - Sane, 11 - Waltermud.

Portugal starter: goalkeeper 1 - Diogo Costa; defender 15 - Neves, 14 - Inasio, 25 - Mendes, 3 - Ruvan Diaz; midfielder 18 - Neves, 10 - Bernardo, 8 - Fernandez; forward 20 - Neto, 16 - Trincon, 7-C Ronaldo.