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Before that, many fans were still immersed in the excitement of Serbia's three wins and qualifying.

They didn't pay much attention to who their opponent was in the first round of the knockout stage.

When UEFA officially announced the schedule of the knockout stage.

When they saw that Serbia's opponent was the last year's runner-up Italy.

All the fans were stunned! .

"What's going on? Is the schedule correct? Serbia's opponent is Italy?"

"Serbia's performance is definitely ranked first among all the teams that have advanced to the knockout stage!"

"Then according to the rules of the competition, Serbia's opponent is not only one of the third-placed teams in the four groups that have advanced, but also the team with the worst performance among these four teams!"

"Italy is the runner-up of the last European Cup! They advanced to the knockout stage, shouldn't they be the first in the group? At the worst, they should be the second in the group?!"

"Does that mean Italy's performance is the worst among the 16 teams that have advanced to the knockout stage?!"

The fans immediately felt something extraordinary!

When they carefully read the results of Italy's three group stage games.

They were surprised to find that.

Italy really advanced to the knockout stage as the third in the group!

In fact, according to the past, fans would definitely not fail to notice such details.

It is mainly because of this European Cup that most Longguo fans have paid attention.

They are completely attracted by Serbia where Long Fei is!

In addition to the results of other traditional European giants.

Compared with Serbia's record of winning all three games without conceding a goal, it is not worth mentioning.

Under such a clear contrast.

In addition, Long Fei has an extremely outstanding performance in Serbia.

Almost every game has explosive points and famous scenes that people talk about.

In addition, the media and public opinion have vigorously promoted and reported.

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There are news reports related to Long Fei everywhere.

For a while, it also made fans indulge in it and couldn't extricate themselves.

This also caused fans to ignore the schedules of other traditional giants!

Italy was the runner-up of the last European Cup.

The performance of this European Cup can be said to be full of twists and turns!

In the first game, they faced the strongest opponent in the same group, the Red Devils Belgium.

Italy, which was slow to warm up, unexpectedly lost to its opponent 0:2!

It can also be seen from this game.

The Italian players were not excited enough in this European Cup.

They entered the state a little too slowly.

It was the second crucial battle.

Facing Sweden led by Ibrahimovic.

Italy also played a bit dull throughout the game.

In the end, they barely drew 0:0Draw with the opponent.

In this game, their players finally found some form.

Finally in the third game.

The team finally played at the level they should have.

Facing the challenge of El Lan.

Italy relied on the goals of striker Immobile and midfielder De Rossi.

Narrowly defeated the opponent 2:1.

Finally, Italy ranked third in the group.

With the advantage of goal difference, they successfully caught the last train to the knockout stage!

But at the same time, their results were also ranked last among the four third-place teams in the group!

Get the best result among the 16 teams that advanced to the knockout stage.

It turned out that they could meet a traditional powerhouse like Italy.

This is something that the fans really didn't imagine!

It has to be said that Serbia's luck is really bad!

But although Italy is a powerful team.

But some fans are not too worried about facing Italy.

"Although Italy is a traditional powerhouse, their performance in this European Cup is not very good~¨!"

"Anyway, they advanced to the knockout stage as the third in the group, and the worst among the four third in the group."

"If we look at the performance in the group stage, Italy's strength should not be enough to compete with Serbia!"

"Even so, Italy's three group matches are getting better and better!"

"From loss to draw, and then to victory, it has been an upward trend. From this point of view, we can't take it lightly!"

For the prospects of this knockout game.

Most of the Longguo fans are optimistic!

If it were in the past.

Facing a traditional powerhouse like Italy.

Perhaps there will be fans who are a little worried about Long Fei.

But now through three group matches.

All fans have deeply felt the terrifying strength of Serbia now!

This is like the first game of the group stage.

Facing a veteran team like England.

There are also fans who worry whether Serbia can cross this hurdle.

In the end, Serbia not only crossed it, but also crossed it with a big stride!

Now, the enemy in front of them is just another powerful Italy instead of England!

The fans are very confident in Long Fei's strength!

They believe that under the leadership of Long Fei.

Serbia can definitely play at a very high level against Italy!

And for Manchester United fans.

This match between Serbia and Italy.

There is also a different taste!

Because of Italy's entire defense line.

From goalkeeper Buffon.

To the three central defenders, Barzagli, Chiellini and Bonucci.

Italy's entire defense line is a complete copy of Juventus' championship configuration!

As the overlord of Serie A, Juventus has dominated the Serie A for four consecutive years.

Their strong defense.

Almost seamless connection with the Italian national team!

And Conte, the head coach of the Italian national team, was also a meritorious coach of Juventus before.

It was under his leadership that Juventus won the Serie A championship and began the road to revival.

Now coaching the Italian national team.

Because the team's 352 formation is almost exactly the same as Juventus.

Therefore, Conte almost completely took Juventus's defense system and used it in the Italian national team!

Facts have proved that his move completely saved Italy!

In this European Cup, Italian players are very slow to get into the state!

Especially the team's frontcourt offensive personnel!

Only two goals in three games can also explain certain problems!

In these three games, the team's offensive performance on the front line was not outstanding.

But their defense system was extremely solid!

You can even say that.

If it weren't for Italy's solid defense, the team would have been slow to start in this European Cup.

Then this Italy would have been eliminated and returned home in the group stage!

And the reason why Italy's defense is solid.

It is precisely because it is a completely transplanted Juventus defense!

This season, Juventus once again won the Serie A championship.

And also won the domestic cup championship.

In the Champions League, it was only in the semi-finals that they lost to Manchester United led by Long Fei.

Therefore, Juventus' performance this season can be said to be very outstanding.

Among them, Juventus's defensive performance is particularly outstanding!

This is also one of the reasons why Italian coach Conte is willing to relocate Juventus's defense line!

After all, it can be used directly, and the effect of use can be guaranteed, which is the most worry-free thing for the coach!

From the perspective of Manchester United fans.

This game can also be regarded as Juventus' revenge battle!

Except for the goalkeeper and the three central defenders, all four players are Juventus players.

Marchisio in the midfield is also Juventus's midfield general.

That is to say, among Italy's starting 11.

Juventus players account for 5!

Therefore, it is not at all inappropriate to describe the Italian national team as half of the Juventus team!

In this season's Champions League semi-finals.

Under the leadership of Long Fei, Manchester United defeated Juventus twice in two rounds.

Juventus was once again blocked from the Champions League final.

This also extinguished the greatest desire of Juventus players and fans for the Champions League.

ThereforeThe grudge between them and Long Fei is very clear!

I didn't expect that for Juventus fans.

Their chance for revenge would come so soon!

No need to wait until the Champions League next season.

It can be done directly in this European Cup!

Sevilla is now the hottest team in the entire European Cup.

In three group matches, a total of 12 goals were scored.

The terrifying firepower of 4 goals per game can be said to be the best in Europe!

But for Italy, what they are best at is the steel defense line!

And Juventus' defense line also wants to wash away the shame at this time!

Facing Manchester United led by Long Fei.

In the Champions League, Juventus's defense line suffered humiliation!

Now when Long Fei leads the Serbian national team to stand in front of them again.

Whether it is goalkeeper Buffon.

Or the three defenders.

This is an opportunity for them to redeem themselves!

What they want to wash away is not only the revenge in the Champions League.

What they represent is also the highest level of defense in Italian football!

That is to say, this game is against Serbia.

For Juventus's back four.

They represent not only the honor of Juventus.

But also the honor of the Italian national team and Italian football!

If they can defeat Serbia led by Long Fei.

Completely extinguish Serbia, which has the strongest offensive firepower in this European Cup.

Then this result will not only have a great positive impact on Juventus' back four.

For Serie A and Italian football.

It is also of great significance!

It is an absolute shot of adrenaline!

Now, for both the media and the fans, the most suspenseful thing is.

This peak match between Serbia and Italy.

It will definitely be the most watched and attractive peak battle among all the matches in the first round of the knockout stage! .