925 I'll pass it, you run it!
With a bang, the door to the home Bernabeu's dressing room was pushed open with a bang.
Immediately afterwards, the Real Madrid players rushed in one by one, everyone panting like cattle, sweating, straight to their seats, and sat down and never wanted to stand up again.
Tired, so tired!
Real Madrid dominated possession in the first half, a La Liga side's forte, but United were also tenacious.
Yang Yang, Xavi Alonso and others all know that Ferguson is different from other managers, he is a coach who does not compromise easily, let alone meet Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals, it is estimated that even if it reaches the Champions League final, Manchester United will play very bravely.
Of course, bravery here does not mean that it is completely offensive, but that it is not conservative.
Manchester United is nicknamed the Red Devils, and in their genes, there is no such thing as conservative.
If you don't go crazy, you can't live!
The peak of Alex Ferguson's side was in 1999, and that year, Manchester United's treble was won by one reversal after another, and each reversal was extremely classic and extremely dangerous.
The FA Cup final is a reversal, the Champions League semi-final against Juventus is a reversal, and the Champions League final against Bayern Munich is a finale reversal.
For the Red Devils to achieve such results, the blood that Alex Ferguson has injected into this team is crucial.
And this bloody nature is also destined that Manchester United will not be conservative.
Playing against a team like Manchester United is undoubtedly very hard, even if you control the ball, it is still not easy.
The start was rushed, but not long after, Real Madrid scored the first goal, but Manchester United did not become conservative because of this, but patiently looked for opportunities, and they really waited for them.
A mistake in Real Madrid's defense was directly counter-attacked by Manchester United.
Thinking of this, Yang Yang suddenly turned his head and looked at Fermaren who was sitting beside him, and secretly smiled bitterly in his heart.
This guy is unlucky.
Manchester United's goal, he became the background board again, it was completely predictable, he will definitely be criticized by the media and fans after the game, but in fact, everyone in the team knows that this goal really has little to do with him.
Ryan Giggs was behind him, Vermaelen had his back to goal and was about to turn, while Cristiano Ronaldo was sprinting head-on, and with the Portuguese's starting and sprinting speed, it was almost impossible for Vermaelen to catch him.
It would be too much to blame Fermaelen for conceding this goal.
Of course, he must be responsible.
When it comes to avalanches, no snowflake is innocent.
If you concede a goal, there's no one who isn't responsible.
Yang Yang stretched out his right hand vigorously and patted Fermaren's shoulder, a little helpless for him.
But that's football.
Heroes and bears, sometimes it's really not clear.
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Benitez also pushed open the door to the dressing room and walked in with Yesterdam.
His face looks the same as usual, which is his usual characteristic.
Even if the team lost in the first half, he still came in like that, he always looked like a cold, emotionless machine, but he always gave people the appearance of confidence.
Rafael Benitez is not the kind of manager who can stir up emotions in his players, but he is the kind of manager who can always remain calm and rational and identify the weaknesses and shortcomings of the opponent, no matter what the situation is.
Playing under such a manager, the player's own mental strength must also be strong enough, and it is often easy to be cranky if you are glassy or emotionally sensitive.
It's like now, after he pushed the door open and came in, he glanced at the players, didn't say anything, just pulled the tactical board, and began to analyze the reasons for the goal conceded in the first half, and the responsibilities that several players need to bear.
It's his style, and it's always going straight to the point, even if it's okay with it or not.
Then he began to analyse United's tactical play in the first half, as well as Ferguson's thinking, what could happen in the second half and, more importantly, the chances that Real Madrid had.
Manchester United's attack in the first half was mainly done from the left side, and when attacking, Evra cut forward more aggressively, and even more actively participated in the attack than Park Ji-sung in front, and this inevitably brought a similar problem to Real Madrid, that is, behind Evra.
Real Madrid's attack is dominated by Yang Yang on the left side, facing Fabio, and Manchester United's defense is obviously more inclined to its right side, that is, freezing Yang Yang's side, but from the first half, Manchester United's defensive effect is not very ideal.
Without a full-time defensive midfielder, it will be difficult for United to freeze Real Madrid on the edge of the box.
But Ferguson was also cunning, a bit deliberately directing Real Madrid's attack to the left, causing Real Madrid to ignore the attack on the right side.
Benitez also pointed out that United's opening attack and pressing took a lot of physical exertion, which will inevitably lead to fitness problems in the second half, which will be an opportunity for Real Madrid.
"I asked Paco to count, in the first half of several counterattacks, Park Ji-sung did not retreat to help the backline, and even the time McCone picked the ball, Park Ji-sung did not come back, which is certainly not accidental."
Benitez pointed out an interesting point.
It stands to reason that Park Ji-sung's capital based on Manchester United is certainly not his offensive strength, but his tactical execution and physical fitness, and the South Korean has always been known for his game dedication and fighting spirit, but he rarely defended in the first half, which is definitely unreasonable, unless it is instructed by Ferguson.
There are many reasons why Ferguson would give such instructions, and Real Madrid could not guess at all except Ferguson himself.
However, there is a problem that there will be a soft spot on Patrice Evra's side, with the French left-back notoriously keen to get forward and assist.
Benitez summed up the team's offensive thinking in the second half, or insisted on attacking the front of the Manchester United penalty area, using the two ribs as an important offensive channel, Yang Yang and Robben created a threat on the wings, and Kaka inserted the attack.
'It's at the Bernabeu and in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, so it's extremely dangerous to give Manchester United an away goal, and if it's a draw, our trip to Old Trafford in a week will be dangerous.
Benitez still spoke in a very cold tone, speaking what should have been thrilling.
I have to say that he is really not an expert at mobilizing the emotions of players.
As is customary, after the manager has finished speaking, it is the turn of the players to speak.
The captains of Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos also stood up to encourage their team-mates, while Yesterdam tried to stir up the emotions of their players and motivate them to keep going, all believing that the team could score another goal in the second half.
Yang Yang also stood up at the end, and with Benitez's permission, he came to the tactical board, picked up the pen and drew a circle on the right side of the offensive penalty area, and then put the chess pieces with the number of Robben's jersey in this circle.
"As long as Evra steps forward, it's too late to defend, when he counterattacks, cross the halfway line, find a way to give me the ball, I'll pass this area, Arjan, you run!" After Yang Yang finished speaking, he looked at Robben deeply.
Everyone felt Yang Yang's strong self-confidence, even though they all knew that it was difficult.
Manchester United have been trying to cut the link between Real Madrid's left and right wings, and now Yang Yang wants to pass the ball to Robben, which may not be an easy task.
In the entire Real Madrid team, except for Yang Yang, no one dared to say that he could do it and let his teammates run.
Interestingly, when Yang Yang finished speaking, no one in the entire locker room raised any objections, and Robben also reacted immediately, nodding heavily and promised, "If you pass out the gap, I will definitely send it in." ”
The Dutchman is still sure of his shot.
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After the rematch in the second half, Manchester United still adopted the tactical strategy of the first half, but made appropriate rectifications according to some problems exposed in the first half.
For example, Park Ji-sung is obviously more active in defending back, which should also be at the behest of Ferguson.
Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic's centre-back combination was solid, steely and opened the second half to keep out Kaka and Xavi Alonso twice in quick succession.
Kaka then sent in a through ball that McCone cut in along the right and fired a long-range shot straight from the right-hand edge of the box, but he couldn't threaten and was saved by Van der Sar.
"Real Madrid looked a little anxious after the start of the second half.
"Xavi Alonso kept signaling his teammates to control the ball more and not get up blindly."
"Benitez was also a little excited on the sidelines, constantly shouting for the players to hold on."
'It's true that the situation is a bit bad for Real Madrid because the first leg of the Champions League semi-final gave Manchester United an away goal at home, and if Real Madrid can't score another goal, it's too dangerous.
"It can even be said that even if it is a 2-1 scoreline, Real Madrid does not have too much advantage when it goes to Old Trafford."
"Now we can see that both teams are fighting hard."
"Real Madrid passed to the penalty area, Ibrahimovic retreated to answer, and then passed back, Yang Yang appeared in the middle, waded past Carrick, and hit the goal directly......"
"Bang ......"
"The right pillar has made a meritorious service!"
"It doesn't look like tonight's lady luck is Real Madrid."
"Yang Yang looked very depressed, with his hands raised in the air, with a helpless expression, his shot was beautiful and tricky, directly between Vidic and Evra, Van der Sar's vision was blocked by Vidic, but it was the post that saved Manchester United."
"It's a shame indeed."
"Ibrahimovic is comforting Yang Yang, the cooperation between the Swedish center and Yang Yang is very tacit, the kick just now is very comfortable, Yang Yang received the ball and passed Carrick in one trip, and hit the goal directly."
"Manchester United's defence is still very well organised and we haven't given Real Madrid too many chances to get started."
"Look at Manchester United's attack, Van der Sar takes a goal kick......