Chapter 636: Steady as a Rock
The score of 3:2 remained until the 90th minute, and the two sides did not achieve anything again.
Simeone used up his last substitution in stoppage time, with Icardi coming on in place of Vardy, but Icardi didn't pull off a miracle this time.
In his post-match press conference, Simeone expressed his satisfaction with the result: "Bayern Munich are a legendary team and to be able to lose just one goal at their home stadium I think the lads are doing a good job. Licardo, in particular, fulfilled his duties as captain and helped the team equalise twice. As long as he can continue his form, I'm confident we can beat them when we get back home. ”
'Bayern Munich played with a very mature and passionate style of play and we were not prepared for it and made some mistakes. But in the next round, we'll be ready. ”
Heynckes was also full of praise for Ricardo: "He's really the best player on the planet, his performances are fantastic, it's a pleasure to watch him play, you never guess what he's going to do in the next moment." But we have Ribery and Arjen Robben, who are also very good attackers, and I believe they can cause more problems in the next round. ”
"Sure of the cut? All I can say is that both sides have a chance and the team that plays better will go to the final. ”
'We have determination, we have fighting spirit, we have a mature system and we have every chance to beat them at Lohrfo Road.
When the reporter reminded Heynckes that the home stadium of QPR was not called Lorford Road, Heynckes quickly changed his tune, "Roosevelt Road, I know, Roosevelt Road Stadium, just a slip of the tongue." ”
His words caused a burst of laughter.
Simone's face was gloomy, and the hand on the table was bruised.
When the anecdote was reported, Ricardo shrugged his shoulders and said to his teammates in the locker room, "Then let that old man leave a memory that he will never forget." ”
However, before the second leg, QPR will have to take on Reading who are currently bottom of the table.
Simeone rotated most of the squad and put Ricardo on the bench as well.
Reading is hopeless in relegation, and at this time there should be no desire, and the media are analyzing that QPR can defeat the opponent without blood.
However, in the game, Reading showed a broken posture and played until 70 minutes, and the score remained 0:0.
Simeone couldn't hold his breath and had to break his promise to put Ricardo in battle.
When it comes to the ownership of the championship of the competition, of course, Ricardo can't be arrogant.
However, Reading was very guarded against Ricardo, and Ricardo couldn't find any chances.
But Reading was too focused on Ricardo, which created an emptiness on their other side.
In the 85th minute, Pogba saw the opportunity and suddenly sent a diagonal pass to Neymar's side, Neymar quickly burst into a duel with the goalkeeper with the ball, pushed the ball into the far corner, and QPR scored three points in a thrilling way.
On the other hand, Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw away from Arsenal, and after 35 rounds, QPR once again topped the table with 86 points, and was once again level with Manchester United in goal difference.
Manchester United are second with 84 points.
With three rounds of the league remaining, QPR did not secure the title.
In the final three rounds, QPR will play Arsenal at home, Newcastle at home and Anfield in the final round.
Manchester United will host Chelsea, Swansea at home and West Bromwich Albion away.
QPR's opponents are obviously much stronger!
If QPR can win all 3 games, then there is no suspense about the championship.
But can QPR win them all?
Or will Manchester United make a mistake of their own and fall out first?
No one knows.
Now QPR is going to focus on the Champions League.
After all, if they win this game, they will make it to the final!
Bayern Munich arrived in London early to prepare for the game.
Heynckes apologized for his inappropriate remarks after the last round, and the media also understood that he was an old man with a memory loss, and did not criticize him too harshly.
But the QPR players don't want to forgive him like that.
Everyone is holding back their strength and want to give him a profound lesson in the competition!
At 8:45 p.m. on May 1, the second leg of the Champions League semi-final was played at Loftus Road.
QPR fielded a relatively complete lineup today, goalkeeper Handanovic, defender Alex. Sandro, Alderweireld, Miranda, Walker, Fernandinho at the back, Luka Modric in midfielder with Nainggran, and three forward trio of Ricardo, Ronaldo and Neymar.
Bayern Munich also made a few changes to their line-up, with Van Bitten replacing Dante at the back and Mandzukic starting in place of Gomez up front.
QPR adopted possession tactics after the opening and was not in a hurry to attack.
They only need to score one goal and they have 90 minutes to do so.
On the contrary, Bayern Munich is a little anxious, they don't think they can keep a clean sheet and freeze Ricardo.
Therefore, they urgently need away goals, and without away goals, they are not sure!
They took the lead in the attack, but the QPR at home today was very solid and calm, and they took the danger away time and time again.
Bayern Munich's most threatening attack came in the 12th minute, when Schweinsteiger sent a ball over the top in midfield, and Robben used his speed to catch up with the ball and form a one-on-one shot.
However, Miranda was quick to catch up, and when Robben lifted his foot to shoot, he broke the ball with a beautiful sliding tackle.
In the 19th minute, QPR played the ball to the edge of the Bayern Munich box through a series of passes, and Ricardo passed the ball back to Modric with his backheel and immediately rushed into the box, while Modric cleverly stuffed the ball back at Ricardo's feet.
Ricardo made a gesture to shoot directly at the goal without stopping the ball, and Lahm immediately put a tackle, but Ricardo pulled the ball at the last moment, and Ram's leg shoveled into Ricardo's ankle.
Ricardo fell in response, the whistle sounded, and the referee ran into the penalty area and pointed to the penalty spot!
The Bayern Munich players pleaded, but the referee was unmoved.
Ronaldo took the penalty and the soon-to-be-37-year-old was rock solid and kicked the ball into the bottom right corner.
QPR takes the lead at home!
Bayern Munich are getting more and more anxious, while QPR is starting to recycle and fight back.
In the 42nd minute, Modric sent a precise through ball in the midfield, Ronaldo knocked the ball back to Ricardo, and he turned and ran forward.
Ricardo immediately shifted the ball to the right, Neymar took a step and passed the ball to goal, Ronaldo took the ball and shot with a gesture, but then handed the ball to the far post, Ricardo used his speed to shake off Van Bitten and cut in with an easy arch of his feet to push the ball into the net.
QPR leads by two goals.
Entering the second half, Bayern Munich did not give up, but they played too impatiently and the backfield was empty.
QPR frequently played high-quality counter-attacks and constantly threatened the Bayern Munich goal.