"The first leg was 0-0, Manchester United seemed to lose home advantage, but they didn't score away from home, which is certainly not a good ending, but at least it is not a bad ending, if I want to say, it can only be considered in the lower middle. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo”

When everyone heard Gao Han say this, they all nodded.

The challenge of the Champions League knockout rounds is to score away goals, a very clever rule, even comparable to the offside rule on the football field, which makes every game, even every minute, of the Champions League two-legged knockout game crucial and full of suspense.

Take the 0-0 match between Manchester United and Atletico Madrid, at first glance, Manchester United lost 0-0 at home, but in reality, quite the opposite, because Manchester United did not give the opponent an away goal.

If you go to Calderón Stadium, as long as Manchester United scores, it can't be a draw, and Atletico Madrid will have to score one more goal than Manchester United to ensure victory.

Even in the second round, will Heynckes attack or defend?

It should be said that no matter how you choose, the risk is still not small, and Manchester United still has a great chance.

"I think Ferguson has been prepared before the game, Giggs is absent, Scholes is not in good shape, Manchester United's attack is greatly affected, in this situation, Ferguson estimated that he was not sure, so he simply chose a more secure tactical style of play, and tried to keep the score. ”

The crowd listened in disbelief, this was Ferguson's idea?

If so, it's too risky, after all, who dares to say that they can hold it?

"Of course, it's an afterthought, and he may not think so, but he was forced by the situation to do it. Gao Han explained.

Obviously, the latter interpretation is more reasonable.

"The game was like this, if it had been me, I would have started the second leg and tried to score a goal, and as long as there was a goal, the game would have been back in the hands of Manchester United. ”

The crowd nodded their heads repeatedly, and this was indeed the ideal way.

However, Heynckes is very experienced and he will certainly anticipate this, and if he simply relies on this to counter-attack, United may not be able to handle it. Hoeness analyzed.

Gao Han nodded and smiled, "Indeed, as you said, it is entirely possible for Heynckes to do this, and Ferguson may not be able to attack, but I can guarantee that he will definitely have a back hand and be ready to fight back and score goals at any time." ”

Manchester United's most important task on the road is to score goals, and as long as they score, the Red Devils can completely turn back the seemingly unfavourable situation, which is also determined by the away goals rules.

It can be said that in the case of 0-0 in the first leg, whoever scores first in the second leg will have an overwhelming advantage.

Gao Han is also very curious, how will Ferguson and Heynckes, the two top European coaches, be chosen?

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Contrary to Gao Han and the more neutral analysis of the coaching staff, the day after United's 0-0 draw with Atletico Madrid, almost the vast majority of the media were dissatisfied with United's performance in the first leg, believing that Ferguson's side played ugly.

There is even a lot of media hype that Atletico Madrid will advance to the final.

This is not only the analysis of some other European media outlets, but also many British media outlets, many of whom are not optimistic about Manchester United, and even believe that the first leg of Manchester United's game at Calderón Stadium is likely to be a fiasco.

But both Manchester United and Atletico Madrid did not seem to be influenced by the outside world and did not react to media opinion.

With the Champions League and major European leagues coming to an end, European football has become the focus of attention for everyone around the world.

After playing the first leg of the semi-finals, Bayern Munich ushered in the thirtieth round of the Bundesliga, sitting at the Allianz Arena and welcoming Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Due to the second leg of the match in midweek next week, Gao Han played on the bench this time, so that the main squad could be rested, but still relied on the home advantage to defeat Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1.

It was Robert Lewandowski and Toni Kroos who scored for the Bundesliga giants.

Compared with the Bundesliga championship has long been settled, the championship battle between the Premier League and La Liga is still in full swing, especially Barcelona's visit to the Bernabeu to challenge Real Madrid's derby of the century.

Pep Guardiola's side didn't get off to a good start, scoring in the 14th minute by Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain.

But it was also the goal that completely woke up Barcelona, who seemed to vent all their grievances against Bayern Munich on Real Madrid.

Thierry Henry equalised for Barcelona three minutes later.

But two minutes later, Puyol scored again to turn the score around.

And just before the end of the first half, Messi scored another goal.

After the rematch in the second half, the two teams were still inseparable, and the two sides fought against each other, but in the end, Barcelona won Real Madrid 6-2 away and bloodied the Bernabeu.

This game also allowed Barcelona, who lost at home three days ago, to completely restore their dignity.

In the media's parlance, Guardiola used a bloodbath to tell everyone that it was not that Barcelona was too weak, but that Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou was too strong.

Let's ask, if Barcelona is weak, what is the strength of Real Madrid, which was bloodied 2-6 at home?

However, some media analysts said that Guardiola did his best in this game, probably because he gave up the Champions League and went all out to protect the league.

In the other game played at the same time, Atletico Madrid took on Real Betis, Heynckes' side scored early and then made two substitutions early in the second half to save for the Champions League in midweek, but the Sheets still beat Real Betis 2-0 to keep the league title on hold.

In the Premier League, Manchester United also played with a half-main and half-substitute lineup, with players such as Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney returning to form and helping the Red Devils take a 2-0 lead in the first half, and finally beat Middlesbrough 2-0.

After the weekend of league games, it was once again the second leg of the Champions League semi-final in midweek.

Unlike a week ago, Atletico Madrid hosted Manchester United, with Bayern Munich and Barcelona a day later.

Gao Han also took the game very seriously, and once again arranged for his right-hand man Thomas Tuchel to attend the game at the Calderón Stadium in person, while he himself sat in the coach's office, watching the game with the management and assistants.

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On the evening of May 5, 2009, at the Calderón Stadium in Madrid, Spain.

The two teams, who had just drawn at Old Trafford a week ago, have finally started a decisive battle once again.

Both teams are also the main force this time.

As Gao Han had predicted, Ferguson's side started the attack.

Just two minutes into the game, United sent the ball into the Atletico Madrid penalty area, but Carvalho calmly cut off Rooney's foot and passed it to Torres in front, but Torres couldn't stop and missed a one-on-one counter-attack.

But within a minute, United had their first shot of the game from the edge of the net, a long-range effort from Carlos Tevez that went wide.

Ferguson's abacus was as Gao Han had predicted, wanting to use the opening attack to get a goal, so he pressed heavily and frequently created a shooting threat, but Heynckes' team was firmly in front of the goal, obviously prepared.

After the opening, the game time went quickly, and the two teams attacked and defended, and the game was inseparable.

But in the ninth minute of the game, Manchester United suffered a setback in an attack, and Atletico Madrid seized the opportunity to counterattack.

Antonio López on the left flank burst forward with the ball and played it straight to David Silva.

The Spanish midfielder pulled the ball to the left and, after getting rid of the defender, crossed diagonally to Villa, who cut to the feet of Villa in the box, who fired a furious shot without stopping.

But the ball hit Pepe's body and bounced back to the edge of the penalty area.

At this moment, Xavi Alonso suddenly stepped in from behind and shot directly at the ball.

With a bang, the ball hit the underside of the crossbar and bounced into the goal.

In the face of such a shot, Van der Sar simply could not do anything.

1 to 0!

The entire Stade Calderón was transformed into a sea of celebration, with countless Sheets fans frantically chanting Xavi Alonso's name to celebrate his stunning goal for the team.

It was a goal that changed the course of the game and sent United to death.

"It's over, Manchester United is finished!" Hoeness said with a sigh.

Rummenigge also shook his head and said: "Although it is very regrettable, the old man of Ferguson took a tactical risk at the beginning. ”

Sometimes, it's a matter of choice.

Whether to adopt more prudent defensive tactics or more aggressive offensive tactics is not about the merits or disadvantages, it only depends on what kind of person is making the decision.

Gao Han also shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Heynckes is really an old fox, he expected Ferguson to attack, so he defended and counterattacked, and you look at the counterattack routine just now, it was definitely rehearsed before the game." ”

Rummenigge and Hoeness also nodded their heads.

They are all very familiar with Heynckes and know the coaching ability of this old man, but they didn't expect that after a few years of coaching in La Liga, the level will become more and more powerful.

"However, it is only one goal, and Atletico Madrid cannot be careless, so as not to be happy and sad. Gao Han said cautiously.

Everyone nodded yes.

A goal is not safe, because as long as United score a goal, the game is completely reversed.

After the opening attack was frustrated and conceded a goal instead, Ferguson seemed to become a little conservative, and Manchester United also began to retreat, and seemed to avoid the edge of Atletico Madrid, focusing on steady defense.

As soon as the opponent retreated, Atletico Madrid also took the initiative to adopt a pass-and-control style of play, pressing up and looking for opportunities.

But Heynckes seemed to have prepared for the game, and with a goal in hand, they played relatively safely and did not rush forward.

As the so-called barefoot are not afraid of wearing shoes, how can Atletico Madrid, who has goals in hand, fight barefoot Manchester United?

After that, the game was a bit dull and the first half failed to create a great chance.

After the rematch in the second half, the situation did not seem to improve, and the two teams still continued to play in the first half.

But the more this happened, the tighter Gao Han's brows furrowed.

"Something is wrong, something is so wrong. Gao Han felt very uneasy.

"What's the problem?"

"yes, what's wrong?"

Everyone thought it was strange.

Although this game has nothing to do with Bayern Munich, it may determine who will be the team's opponent in the Champions League final, and they can't help but care.

'It's definitely not like Ferguson's style. Gao Han shook his head, "With Ferguson's character, he will definitely not give up, but you see, Manchester United on the field is playing too passively." ”

"But isn't that the same as the first round?" Hoeness asked rhetorically.

In the first leg, wasn't Manchester United pressed by the opponent and unable to move?

But Gao Han still shook his head, his years of coaching experience told him that this was not the case.

"Ferguson is the kind of guy who will bite off his opponent's ear even if he dies, and you say, he will just be willing to lose the game?"

When everyone heard this, and then thought about Manchester United's previous games, they all felt that Gao Han made sense.

But what exactly is Ferguson thinking?

Time is running out, there is only half an hour left in the game, what is he waiting for?

At this time, the situation on the field changed dramatically.