Chapter 1059: Manchester United's Two Great Spies
"Pretty."
"Dong."
"Why do you always get to pass this kind of ball?"
In the Valdebebas training base, Real Madrid players are in full swing, and in Madrid at the end of May, the weather is quite good, and Real Madrid players are preparing for the Champions League very easily.
After Dong Fangzhuo assisted Ronaldo to score in training, Ronaldo gave Dong Fangzhuo a thumbs up. After this training, they will leave for London, England.
It is said that nearly 10,000 Real Madrid fans will accompany Real Madrid to Wembley Stadium in London, and most of them will arrive in London on the day of the match, but Real Madrid are ready to prepare for the game five days in advance, and there is no trophy more important than the Champions League trophy.
At the gate of Madrid Airport, there were also many Real Madrid fans who came to see off the team.
"Dong, Cristiano, we must welcome back the 11th Champions League trophy for Real Madrid."
"Europe is yours! We are the kings of Europe! ”
The excited Real Madrid fans were still reluctant to leave for a long time after the team left......
When Real Madrid arrived in London, they were also frantically chased by the Spanish and British media. Sky Sports' Lineker was on hand and this time he was on hand as a reporter:
"With just a week to go until the Champions League final at Wembley, I want to reiterate that Real Madrid are definitely the toughest opponent Manchester United have ever faced. Take a look at the number of goals they have scored in the league, Cristiano Ronaldo and Dong Fangzhuo have a combined total of 79 goals! Crazy, crazy! They also have 102 league points, which is unimaginable. ”
"The match between Real Madrid and Manchester United is the most desirable final. Both teams have already won their respective domestic league titles, with Real Madrid and Manchester United both boasting talented players, and it would be interesting to compare the players of both teams one by one. But the biggest difference between them is not the players, but the style of football. They have an English team on one side and a Spanish team on the other. ”
"I don't know who will be the winner of this final, but I do know one thing: if nothing happens, the team that plays their own style will lift the trophy. Neither Manchester United nor Real Madrid like to be led by the nose, so the side that can use their style to take the initiative on the pitch has a good chance of winning the game. Are Real Madrid favourites? There is no doubt about it, but the favourites are just before kick-off on Saturday's game. Once the referee blows the opening whistle, the victory is up to you. ”
Subsequently, Lineker was able to enter the Real Madrid hotel to interview Dong Fangzhuo and Cristiano Ronaldo, who had already had their first contact two weeks ago, and now they are coming again.
"Don, Cristiano, I am here on behalf of the Manchester United fans to say that you are not welcome. Both today and tomorrow are the least popular players in England. ”
As soon as it opened, Lineker showed his humor.
"Seriously, you may make Manchester United fans hate for the rest of your life, but I hope that doesn't happen. If you can't score in the game, the United fans will love you even more......"
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"No, no, no, it's not going to happen." Dong Fangzhuo waved his hand, "We are bound to win." Gary, don't deliberately pull hatred anymore. Are you doing this live? ”
Lineker smiled, "Yes, it's live, do you have anything to say to the United fans?" ”
Lineker handed over the microphone and put it to Dong Fangzhuo's lips.
"I would say I wish the final was against Manchester United. Maybe Chelsea, maybe Arsenal or Liverpool, you know, I want to give you the win because I love you, but tomorrow night, it's really not going to work. ”
Dong Fangzhuo's right hand rested on Ronaldo's shoulder.
"We are as resolute as ever."
Then Ronaldo also chatted a few words.
'Hernandez is a key player for Manchester United and he has scored a lot of important goals for Manchester United. He's smart and he's been really good this season. ”
"Manchester United won the Premier League and reached the Champions League final. They have excellent ability and a strong line of attack. They're used to playing possession, but I don't know what they're going to look like this time. We'll try to find their weaknesses in the game. ”
Subsequently, Lineker also approached Mourinho, who did not refuse and returned to London, making him feel very relaxed.
"There's nothing more satisfying to me than playing in a final in London."
"But our opponents are Manchester United! This is the strongest opponent I've coached in England, not one of them. There are many factors that can affect a final, including tactical use, emotional control, and knowledge of oneself and one's opponent. But there is one more important thing than that, and that is the determination and confidence of a team to become the European champions. ”
'Manchester United are obviously the same as us.
'I'm worried about everything at Manchester United, that's what I mean from the heart. In addition to the strength of the team, Manchester United also has a rich history and tradition, which adds to the difficulty of the game. When you watch them play, you think: this is really a strong team, a team with a lot of strength overall. I have a lot of respect for them. When we play in England for a Champions League final against Manchester United, we are no favourites. If we think we're the favorite, that's a bit of a stretch. ”
Mourinho has a rare time to keep a low profile.
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Despite spending five days in England, the Real Madrid players were only carrying a small suitcase. Real Madrid did not travel to the city centre either, but stayed in a place very close to Arsenal Club Sports City in the north-eastern suburbs of London. Real Madrid will train at Arsenal FC on the next two days, and the training ground is 35 kilometers away from London, which is the best training base in London and the exclusive training base for the England team. It also shows the good relationship between Real Madrid and Arsenal.
The Manchester United players are not particularly concerned about the fact that Real Madrid came to England early. Rafael, a Brazilian, said: "Britain is not a bad place if they want to travel. ”
Owen also said: "London is a very beautiful city and I don't think mentioning the arrival has any effect on them, it's not an obstacle. ”
Valencia said that Real Madrid would have adapted better to London earlier.
However, what made Manchester United players and Manchester United fans very depressed was that Arsenal players jumped out to help Real Madrid analyze Manchester United.
That man was none other than Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas......
Cesc Fabregas, as a Spaniard player and an Arsenal player, would prefer to see Manchester United fail.
Few people know Manchester United as well as Cesc Fabregas. Cesc Fabregas has faced the Red Devils in the Premier League for seven seasons so far, including the league, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and Charity Shield.
He said: "The way Manchester United face Real Madrid will be the same way they usually play us, which is to put three players in midfield to defend solidly, and then send three strikers in attack," he said. ”
Cesc Fabregas became a spy for Real Madrid through Marca.
In an interview with Marca, Cesc Fabregas was certain about United's formation but not much about what kind of starting line-up Ferguson would field. He said: "Of United's starting 11, only Van der Sar, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra and Wayne Rooney have a place confirmed. There are a lot of contenders in other positions. ”
To Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, Cesc Fabregas is full of admiration. He said: "Van der Sar has won a lot of finals. He's got a lot of experience, he often performs at a higher level than usual in big games, and this time he wants to say goodbye to his playing career with the Champions League trophy. In world football, he is a legend. ”
The Gunners captain said of the uncertain position for United: "The right-back position should be between Fabio and Rafal, who are very similar in terms of playing characteristics. If Ferguson chooses O'Shea, it can only show that he is timid, because O'Shea, although experienced, is not good at assisting. To win the final, you have to be bold. I think he's going to go with Fabio because Rafael mainly plays in the Premier League. ”
Cesc Fabregas spoke highly of Manchester United's centre-back combination. He said: 'The centre-back partnership of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic is the cornerstone of the whole team and the fulcrum of the rest of the players. These two men are experienced and physically strong. Their confrontation with Cristiano Ronaldo and Chinese Dong will determine the outcome of the match. In addition, Vidic is a dangerous figure in United's free-kick tactics. Rio Ferdinand doesn't usually get a lot of assists, but in this final I think he'll do that. Ferguson is well aware of United's physical superiority and knows that free-kicks and corners are United's best chances to score. In fact, set-pieces are crucial in the final. ”
In midfield, Carrick's position was unshakable. Regarding his partner, Cesc Fabregas believes Park Ji-sung is the most likely: "Park Ji-sung is always in big games. He always runs tirelessly on the field. Another candidate is Ryan Giggs. Personally, I hope Ryan Giggs will play because he deserves a place for his performances. In the last three months, Ryan Giggs has been too good to be in form, often contributing key goals and assists. His speed is not as fast as before, but his talent has not diminished. Another position in midfield should be Fletcher. Whenever Ferguson used three midfielders, Fletcher would come on. Anderson is also a choice, but I don't think he will start. Fletcher is the only man in the United squad who can play man-to-man defence against Chinese Dong, so if Ferguson wants to limit his play, he will definitely send Fletcher. ”
'There are all kinds of indications that Nani and Valencia will be competing for a spot on the wing. Fabregas said: "The characteristics of these two players are different. Nani's unpredictability is even more because he has good technique on both his left and right feet, and can cross and shoot as well as goals. Valencia likes to cross after breaking down the right and his crosses are of high quality. If I were the coach, I would choose Nani because despite Valencia's good form, Nani is at a high level. I remember Nani probably scored 10 goals and had 18 assists this season. But if it was Alex Ferguson, he would probably send Valencia. ”
Regarding United's forward line-up, Cesc Fabregas noted: "It stands to reason that Wayne Rooney will play as a lone centre-forward, but it is not ruled out that he will play alongside Hernandez, because Rooney often plays in the second striker position, and the 'little pea' is in the forward position. When Rooney and Berbatov were paired up, they played the same way, aiming to hit the other behind. ”
Cesc Fabregas believes speed is United's main weapon. He said: "When the opposition has the ball, Manchester United defends like a small team. But when they steal the ball, they launch a quick counter-attack. It's a typical style of football that is straightforward and efficient, with the difference being that they don't use long high-altitude passes like other English teams, but rather short ones. ”
Finally, Cesc Fabregas analysed: "Manchester United are quite competitive and tenacity is their main characteristic. But when the opponent is in control of the game, they feel uncomfortable. So I'm optimistic that Real Madrid will win in the end. ”
Not only that, but Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has also written an article to dissect the game.
Arsene Wenger writes a column for Eurosport and comments on Real Madrid's Champions League final with Manchester United ahead of the Champions League game. In his column, he wrote:
Real Madrid were able to control the game and gain the upper hand in the battle for midfield against Manchester United. So far, only one team has been able to steal possession from Real Madrid, and that was Barcelona, but they were knocked out by Real Madrid, so I think Saturday's final will be an open game, not just a stage for the stars to perform.
Manchester United's wealth of experience in the game is something that has to be said. The veteran Ryan Giggs is 37 years old, but he is always ready to threaten and change the tide of the game. Of course, Manchester United's experience is not the decisive factor, as most of Real Madrid's players have been involved in the four "battle of the century" against Barcelona. Their performances have shown that they are more than capable of performing at their level under intense pressure.
Alex Ferguson tried to get United in control, but Real Madrid had the better skills. So, I think Ferguson will allow the United players to play to their physical strengths this time, and at the same time press tightly on the players who are holding the ball at Real Madrid.
As always, the stars of both teams will play an important role in this final. Both Manchester United and Real Madrid have high-level players who can upset the balance of the game. In such a match, the stars of both sides have the potential to change the tide of the game with a split second of brilliance. From this point of view, it will be a dialogue between Chinese Dong, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. We could even say that the outcome between these three players will directly determine who lifts the trophy.
Another key factor in the game was the centre-back duo of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic. Both players are centre-backs par excellence. If Saturday's match turns into a hand-to-hand fight between the two sides, the two of them will have a big advantage as they are both in good physical condition. But if the protagonists of the game are Chinese Dong and Cristiano Ronaldo, the situation is very different......
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"Cesc Fabregas and Arsene Wenger are crazy?"
"Is this a bad thing to look at Manchester United? Actually revealed so much information to Real Madrid. ”
Manchester United fans complained when they saw Cesc Fabregas doing this. However, there are also Manchester United fans who have no problem with Cesc Fabregas's behavior.
"Actually, they are right, it's nothing, he analyzes it thoroughly. Over the years, Wenger and his disciples have really suffered and studied Manchester United from the beginning to ......the end.
"What he said, can Mourinho not know? Jose Mourinho is our worst enemy, then China Dong and Cristiano Ronaldo! ”
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