Chapter 705: A Walk in Hell

"I'm still the king of Yama..."

Gao Bo pursed his lips.

He didn't want to admit it, in fact, when he just came out, he was also taken aback.

"What are you talking about? High? ”

Mo Ya heard Gao Bo muttering next to him, but since he said it in Chinese, of course Mo Ya didn't understand.

It was Lin Sen who burst out laughing.

Gao Bo looked at Lin Sen and shook his head with some regret.

Careless!

If he had known in advance that this game would be so hot before the game, he would have had to get the players ready first.

In fact, before the start of the game, Gao Bo also mentioned the problem of the away atmosphere of this game.

However, what Gao Bo didn't expect was that Galatasaray's fans actually looked up to Manchester City so much and put on such a terrifying formation.

Gao Bo looked at the players who had already appeared on the court.

In the plan laid out before the signal, the first half was still stable, and this was an away away away after all, so Gao Bo did not plan to risk it away.

A draw is acceptable for Gao Bo.

Even after seeing such a formation, Gao Bo even felt that a small loss was not unavoidable.

"You say, if we win, how will these people react?"

Gao Bo suddenly thought of something, and he turned to Moya and asked.

Mo Ya looked at the crazy fans in the stage, he shook his head and said, "Maybe they'll be even crazier, right?!" But they probably can't do much. ”

Gao Bo looked at the towering barbed wire fence around him, at least these fans couldn't have rushed into the field.

Barbed wire is of course a necessity for this stadium, otherwise you can't play here – these frenzied fans in the stands could rush to the pitch at any moment and attack the visiting players.

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In this past winter transfer window, Galatasaray was the focus of all of Europe.

In addition to a few strong reinforcements, what is even more remarkable is that they have brought in super stars like Sneijder!

Of course, Sneijder also started this game.

Galatasaray played a 442 formation with two strikers in this game.

Muslera in the goalkeeper position, Sarioglu at right-back, Kaya at Nouku at central defender, Riera at left wing-back, and Altentop, Inan, Kuturus, Sneijder in midfield!

Up front, No. 17 Yilmaz partnered No. 9 Elmande.

On Manchester City's side, Gao Bo also discharged the main configuration.

Goalkeeper Oblak, centre-back Vincent Kompany partnered Maguire, right-back Kieran Trippier, left-back Kolarov, two midfielders Casemiro partnered with Fernandinho, and the three forwards were David Silva, Kaka, Griezmann, and Hazard still played in the central striker position.

With the exception of centre-back, Harry Maguire started in place of Colo Toure, and all other positions were the team's main starters during this period.

.......

Perhaps due to the influence of Galatasaray fans before the game, Manchester City's players were slow to get into the groove after the game began.

Galatasaray, who played at home, played vigorously.

For Galataselere, their only chance is to make the most of this home stadium, and if they can win at home, or even win by two goals or more, then on the road, they have a chance to knock out Manchester City with their defence!

Although Manchester City is only playing in the knockout stages of the Champions League for the first time, Galatasaray are regulars in the knockout stages of the Champions League and even the Champions League.

But Manchester City are now the top team in the Premier League and one of the strongest teams in the Premier League, one of Europe's top five leagues.

In terms of strength, Galatasaray is undoubtedly at an absolute disadvantage, although they have made a lot of moves in this winter transfer window, and even Sneijder has been poached by them, but this has not changed the disparity in hard power between the two sides.

Galatasaray's only chance is to make the most of the home field!

Therefore, they did not mean to be conservative, Galatasaray took the initiative to attack and launched a fierce offensive!

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In the seventh minute, Snedra went to the side and crossed.

The ball went around the back post and striker Yilmaz was ready to head the ball overhead, only to crash into Maguire, who carried Yilmaz and pushed the ball out of the box by the way.

Gao Bo has seen a lot of video footage of Galatasaray's matches.

This team relies heavily on the headers of two strikers.

Both Yilmaz and Elmand hit well.

And Gao Bo vaguely remembers that if Mourinho does not take charge of Chelsea this season, Galatasaray is hopeful of bringing in the monster Drogba from Chelsea.

Overall, this is a team that relies on physical impact and headers to attack.

Therefore, Gao Bo chose Maguire to start.

In such a confrontation, Maguire can make good use of his strong body and ability to defendence head-on.

Galatasaray's side didn't have a lot of attacking options, they played relatively simple, breaking through the flanks quickly, then opening up spaces and crossings to the middle.

Such a simple routine is repeated over and over again.

Relying on the power of this home field, such a simple routine may work well against some teams that are slightly poorly organized.

But City's defence has been very solid.

Kompany's defensive prowess is here, while Maguire, despite his lack of experience, is very good at defending high balls, and Galatasaray striker Yilmaz has not taken advantage of him.

Galatasaray's three-plate axe was attacked for a while, but it was weak.

The game gradually fell flat, and despite the hoarse roars of the Turkish fans in the stands, the Manchester City players gradually took over control of the game as they gradually adapted to the away atmosphere.

Galatasaray were pressed back by Manchester City.

Manchester City kept the ball in central midfield and were in no hurry to attack.

This is Gao Bo's request, and he seeks stability away from home.

After all, Manchester City did not have much experience in the knockout stages of the Champions League, and Gao Bo asked the players to stabilize the situation in the first half, test the depth of today's opponent, and then plan for the second half.

So in the eyes of the fans, this game looks a little ugly.

Galatasaray tried to snatch the ball, but they were too scared to press it after they were beaten down by Manchester City a few times, and the remaining frontcourt players could only harass Manchester City's passes.

The pace of the game became very slow.

Galatasaray's sharpness in the opening stages was slowly worn away by Manchester City.....

And in the stands, the momentum of their fans has gradually weakened.

No fan can burst into passion in such a dull game.

Manchester City is like a pedestrian walking in hell, surrounded by imps trying to get close to him, but as if they were stopped by something......