There was nothing Atletico Madrid could do.
They could only watch as the ball flew into their net.
The score had finally changed.
This is the strength of Chelsea.
It must be said, Chelsea's performance in this game has been exceptional.
Especially when the ball comes to Su Luo's feet.
That's when you know the goal is within reach.
For the remainder of the half, the pressure was now fully on Atletico Madrid, playing at home.
At the Metropolitano Stadium, the stands were tense.
Every Atletico Madrid fan had a serious and nervous expression.
They didn't want to see their team lose tonight's game.
As the clock ticked, Atletico Madrid's ten outfield players began attacking Chelsea's goal relentlessly.
Among them, their strongest weapon was, without a doubt, Griezmann.
In the first half, Griezmann had already caused trouble for Chelsea's defense.
Now, the Atletico fans were chanting his name with desperation, hoping he could work some magic.
But, unfortunately, that miracle didn't come.
Midfielder Saul played a long ball down the right wing, finding Griezmann in space.
Griezmann attempted a solo run, but the Chelsea player marking him was none other than N'Golo Kanté.
And as everyone knows, Kanté's defensive skills are nothing short of phenomenal.
Arguably the best defensive midfielder in Europe's top five leagues right now.
And as if that wasn't enough, Bakayoko was there too.
Both players closed in on Griezmann at the same time.
All eyes were on Griezmann.
It must be said—his individual ability is extraordinary.
He has blistering speed.
With a burst of acceleration, Griezmann managed to shake off Bakayoko's pressure.
In terms of pure speed, Griezmann had the edge over Bakayoko.
But just as Griezmann was preparing to shoot...
Kanté appeared in front of him once again.
Without hesitation, Kanté positioned himself perfectly.
He threw himself in the way of Griezmann's shot, blocking it with his body!
That's Kanté's brilliance.
In the end, he executed a flawless defensive play.
And with that, the first half ended.
Overall, Chelsea had been the stronger side in the first half.
One of the key reasons was the presence of Su Luo.
Nearly every dangerous Chelsea attack had been orchestrated by him.
That's what makes Su Luo such a game-changer.
During halftime, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was still buzzing with energy.
Not only was he excited, but he was also extremely pleased with the team's performance.
"Keep it up! Keep putting pressure on them in the second half!" Conte urged his players.
"Don't hold back. I know every one of you has the strength to be a real threat to them."
"Victory will be ours, Chelsea!"
Meanwhile, the Atletico Madrid dressing room was quiet, the players reflecting on a tough first half.
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