Before Arsenal's Champions League 1/8 final against Inter Milan, AC Milan's Champions League 1/8 final at home against Borussia Dortmund is undoubtedly the highlight of the Champions League match day in midweek. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

The San Siro Stadium was packed, and as far as the eye could see, it was a sea of red and black.

Dortmund was not like an ark in the ocean, as if it would be washed away at any moment.

However, Dortmund in the stadium was dominated by AC Milan former minister Andrea Pirlo, and AC Milan did not complete a single shot in the first five minutes of the game, not even attacking the 30-meter area of Dortmund's defense.

Andrea Pirlo knows everything about AC Milan, and AC Milan knows everything about Andrea Pirlo.

But people can change, especially a football veteran like Andrea Pirlo, who often tests his head when he plays football.

However, it is difficult for AC Milan's tactical system to change, especially since many players on the pitch are used to Pirlo delivering shells behind him.

The ginger is still old and spicy, which can be easily seen from the first five minutes of the game.

The two sides fielded the strongest lineup they can field at the moment, and AC Milan, who are playing at home, submitted the official lineup of 442.

The goalkeeper was veteran Abbiati, the backline was Antonini, Mex, Thiago Silva and Abate, the midfielders Van Bommel, Seedorf, Nocerino and K. Boateng were at the front, and Ibrahimovic and Robinho were at the front of the attack.

Borussia Dortmund's official line-up is 4231, with Weidenfeller in goalkeeper and Schmelzer, Hummels, Subotic and Piszczek at the back.

There was a slight change in the midfield combination, with captain Kyle, who had suffered a warm-up strain before the game, replaced by Sven Bender, who played alongside Andrea Pirlo at the back.

Gotze, Tang Zheng and Reus played three front guards, with Lewandowski up front.

It stands to reason that AC Milan at home should have taken the initiative, but the visitors' dominance under Andrea Pirlo meant that Robinho had to return to the 40-metre zone to help defend, leaving only Ibrahimovic to press Dortmund's double centre-back.

It wasn't until the 10th minute that AC Milan, playing at home, had their first shot on goal by veteran Seedorf.

However, Seedorf, who completed this shot, found that his right thigh felt a little uncomfortable in the next wave of offensive and defensive transitions, and after a careful examination by the team doctor, he was absent due to a thigh muscle strain, and he was unable to continue playing.

A muscle strain, a very serious injury for a veteran who is close to 36 years old.

The Italian national television commentator worried: "Van Bommel has not been as capable of running as he was when he got older, considering Dortmund's strong attacking ability, he is more focused on defense, if Clarence Seedorf can't keep playing, it will be a huge goal for AC Milan's attack, whether it is Antonio Nocerino or Kevin Boateng, they are not good at passing the ball......"

Yang 5 commentator He Wei was overjoyed by the footage given by the live director, he said: "If Seedorf can't keep playing anymore, this is definitely good news for Dortmund!"

In the twelfth minute, Emmanuelsen, wearing the number 28 jersey, followed the fourth official to the sidelines, and the fourth official was holding the substitution electronic card in his hand.

Other words...... Seedorf couldn't hold on any longer!

AC Milan made the first substitution of the game without a choice, a passive substitution.

Because of this substitution, the home fans at the San Siro Stadium became even more pessimistic.

The team's lineup was already worse than Dortmund's, and now they are forced to make substitution adjustments, which will make them a little uneasy.

Head coach Allegri paced back and forth in the coaching area, the game was passive from the first second, and now the attack is missing Seedorf's organization, and the impact on the team is huge.

Sure enough.

Without Seedorf's tandem in attack, Emmanuelsen and K. Boateng alone would not have posed a threat to Dortmund's defensive system.

Moreover, Emmanulsen only joined AC Milan from Ajax last summer, and he lacks a tacit understanding with his team-mates due to his lack of appearances.

K. Boateng is more like a second striker behind a center forward, and his delicate offensive playmaking is not suitable for him at all.

So Allegri simply let the team's attack go high, quickly pass through the midfield when he had the opportunity, and not get too entangled with Dortmund.

Or just hand over the football to Ibrahimovic or Robinho and let them do the team's attacking tasks.

This approach did work, and AC Milan slowly played home advantage and regained some possession.

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In the 16th minute of the game, AC Milan, who were playing at home, played a high-quality attack.

AC Milan's pass-through from defender to attack quickly passed through midfield, and after being hindered, the attack was able to hold the ball thanks to Robinho's excellent handling skills.

Right-back Abate finally seized the opportunity to step in and get involved in the attack, and after winning the ball, he picked up the right rib of the Dortmund penalty area.

That is, Subotic and Schmelzer were empty in the penalty area, and K. Boateng went up from behind, rubbed the ball forward with his chest, and the ball came directly to the goal without stopping.

K. Boateng, who had finished the shot, felt good, but his eyes widened when the ball left his right foot.

Because...... A right foot appears on the course of the football.

Although it did not completely block the shot, it was precisely because of the upward lifting of this foot that the trajectory of the football was slightly deviated.

It is precisely this deviation that makes the trajectory of football higher.

Goalkeeper Weidenfeller made a flying save without touching the ball, but the ball hit the top edge of the crossbar, made a crisp "bang" sound, and flew off the baseline.

"Whoa, whoa—"

At the same time, a huge exclamation erupted over the San Siro stadium.

K. Boateng held his head in his hands and looked regretful.

Subotic reached out and pulled Tang Zheng up from the ground with palpitations, if it wasn't for Tang Zheng's defense in place and flying to block and touch the trajectory of the football with his toes, then K. Boateng's shot is very likely to form a goal!

K. Boateng turned his head to look at Tang Zheng, and there was a deep dissatisfaction between his eyebrows.

Just stopped the ball and shot in one go, and if the shot is scored, it will be a proper world wave.

As a result, it was destroyed by Tang Zheng.

AC Milan won just one corner from the right......

The live director gave a slow-motion replay, and Sky Germany commentator Marcel Leif commented: "With Andre Pirlo's lack of strength in attack, Don helped the team save the day on the defensive end, and we can clearly see from the slow-motion return that it was his crucial extension that caused Kevin Boateng's shot to hit the crossbar......"

Klopp, who was standing in the coaching area of the visiting team, first patted his chest with joy, and then told the back line through Reuss, who was returning to the defense, to pay attention to the defense of the two ribs, especially the back inserts of K. Boateng and Emmanuelsen, and they must be closely watched.

Tang Zheng's active return to defense has nothing to do with the tactical arrangement of the head coach before the game, it is his excellent ability to read the game that reflects the effect, so that he appears in the most critical position at the critical time.

Klopp was very satisfied with Tang Zheng's performance on the field, especially when Pirlo focused too much on attacking organization, and Tang Zheng's proper recovery always made it easy for the team to resolve in the process of switching from attack to defense.

Many times the picture that appears in the camera does not reflect its true value, but Klopp, as the manager, sees it very clearly.

Allegri also sees the clues, and he has a headache right now and doesn't know how to make tactical adjustments.

The current Tang Zheng is only playing a role on the defensive end, but the most threatening Tang Zheng is reflected on the offensive end, which means that he is waiting for an opportunity......

A Pirlo facing the old owner is a headache for the team, and there is still a lurking Tang Zheng.

What should I do?

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Robinho whipped in a corner and Tang Zheng, wearing the captain's armband on his left armband, leaped high to push the ball out of the box past Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva.

Abate, who was waiting on the edge of the box, followed up with a kick that was blocked by Sven Bender, who was pressed out in time to block the touchline.

The San Siro Stadium erupted in a huge exclamation again.

The atmosphere was very frenetic, and every fan released their energy under this unique Champions League atmosphere, cheering for the team they support.

AC Milan's tactics of suddenly playing behind Borussia Dortmund through a gap in the ribs didn't work, and they never found a decent chance again.

Whether it's Subotic or Hummels, or Sven Bender and Pirlo, they're all starting to pay attention to the protection of their ribs.

There was no threat on the defensive end, and the offensive end naturally began to show its power.

Gotze has both speed and technique, but Abate's speed is fast, and he is known as the fastest full-back in Serie A, and Gotze has not had many chances to go head-to-head.

Andrea Pirlo has a strong ability to read the game, and through his transitional passes, he will consciously pass to the right or left side of the attack, avoiding AC Mimilan's strongest defensive right flank.

Of course, it has a lot to do with Thiago Silva playing right centre-back.

Royce's technique at his feet wasn't as delicate as Gotze's, but he was faster, and Antonini couldn't keep up with him at all.

In the 21st minute, Tang Zheng received a direct pass from Pirlo and kept kicking it directly to Reus on the right side.

Because Tang Zheng, who finished passing the football, had a move to accelerate forward to ask for the ball, so that Van Bommel and Robinho's attention was on Tang Zheng, and Royce got a one-on-one opportunity.

Reuss had a good grasp of the control of the football, and his upper body first made an illusion of shaking to the left, and Antonini thought that Reuss was going to cut inside, so he pulled his body into the ribs, and as a result, Reus's connected left foot slammed the ball towards the baseline.

Breakthrough!

Offense often has more initiative than defense, and this breakthrough of technology and speed perfectly reflects the initiative of the attacker.

It was too late for Antonini to turn around and chase Reuss again, and left central defender Mexes had to pull out to make up for the defense.

At this time, you must know that Lewandowski and Tang Zheng, two players with very strong ability to grab points, entered the penalty area.

Van Bommel, Nocerino and Thiago Silva were under a sudden pressure to defend.

Reuss looked up at the penalty area during the high-speed run, Lewandowski went from the middle to the front point, and Tang Zheng rushed from the middle to the back point......

Thiago Silva kept an eye on Lewandowski, while Van Bommel and Nocerino caught Tang Zheng.

No matter who it is, it's not so easy to pass on.

Unless you land on a good spot, bypass the defenders......

Just as Reus was about to try his luck with his feet, he saw a yellow Dortmund player in the penalty area following him.

As for who it was, he didn't have time to see because Mexes had already pulled out to defend.

Everyone thought that Reus was looking for Tang Zheng or Lewandowski, but whoever his pass was aimed at made the Milan fans at the San Siro very worried and they held their breath.

"Marco Reuss!" said Marcel Leif, the German Sky commentator, twice in a voice.

Just then, Royce picked up his right foot and kicked it quickly towards the football.

Unlike what everyone expected from Tang Zheng or Lewandowski, Reus's pass was close to the turf and rushed towards the penalty area.

"Inverted triangle!" Marcel Leif shouted violently, and the live director then switched the camera to the top of the arc of the penalty area: "Andre Pirlo!"

The AC Milan fans standing behind the goal had a great angle to see Andrea Pirlo facing the football, and they had mixed feelings at the moment when they thought of Pirlo's decade-long contribution to Milan.

Many fans choose to close their eyes and see out of sight.

"Press out!" goalkeeper Abbiati panicked and commanded the backline.

But at this time, the double back was taken away by Tang Zheng, and the other back was not in position, and the same was true for the double central defender.

In other words, at this time, this area of the AC Milan penalty area is unmarked.

Andrea Pirlo gets plenty of time to watch and shoot.

“Oh-No！！”

The Italian national television announcer exclaimed.

Time was running out, and Pirlo picked up the priceless right leg at the oncoming ball.

“Boom~！”

The soccer ball made a muffled sound and rolled against the turf at high speed towards the bottom right corner of the goal.

The biggest difference between technical players and ordinary players is that they know how to use their brains, the big penalty area is less than 20 meters away from the goal, the goal is 7.32 meters, and it is almost impossible for the goalkeeper to cover the entire goal.

Pirlo had already figured out where to kick, where to touch the ball and even which angle to shoot from before he shot.

With plenty of time to prepare, Pirlo completes all the tasks he wants to complete!

Abbiati is approaching retirement age, his fitness has dropped dramatically, and Pirlo's shot is boccia.

As a goalkeeper, the most feared thing is to shoot in the lower corners of the goal by walking close to the ground, because it takes time for the body to get off the ground.

He's not the same person he was when he was younger......

The ball was clinging to the turf, rolling to the bottom right corner of the goal, crashing into the snow-white net, and Abbiati fell to the ground.

The San Siro Stadium became incredibly quiet at this moment, and Pirlo, who scored the goal, raised his arms in the air and made a gesture that did not want to celebrate.