Xiao Yu stood silently in the stands like all the spectators.

Everyone's expressions were unusually solemn.

After a brief preparation, a silent ceremony begins.

Sixty years ago, on February 6, after refueling at Munich-Riem Airport, Manchester United defeated Red Star Belgrade 5-4 on aggregate in the just-concluded quarter-finals of the Champions League to advance to the semi-finals, and the British European Airways flight 609 failed to take off twice.

At 15:04, the plane tried to take off for the third time, but failed to climb due to lack of speed!

After the plane rushed off the runway, it first crashed into the airport fence, and after crossing a road out of control, the left wing hit a civilian house, and the fuselage was broken into two parts-

The left side crashed into a tree, the right side into a truck parked in the barracks, full of tires and fuel, and immediately exploded.

Seven Manchester United players, Manchester United's team secretary and two coaches on board were killed instantly.

Including Duncan Edwards, a talented player who was seriously injured at the time but died after being hospitalized for many days, 23 passengers were killed in the crash.

These included eight United players, club secretary Krickmer, coach Wheatrey, trainer Curry and eight journalists.

It is known as the Munich Air Disaster.

Sir Charlton, one of the survivors of the crash, did not appear in the stands, and the old man Ferguson stood quietly in front of the VIP seats.

Li Liang was on the bench alongside other team-mates – he was on the bench for the home game against Hartsfield.

The silence is over, and the game is about to begin.

Li Liang sat with Ibrahimovic and Pogba.

The French midfielder also returned to the squad for the game after receiving forgiveness from his coach and team-mates.

At the beginning of the game, Manchester United, who had formed 4231, quickly took the initiative on the field.

The game also had a special meaning for United, who suffered an injury-plagued first-half defeat at Huddersfield Town, which gradually widened the gap between them and leaders Manchester City, so it was also a battle for revenge.

In addition, before this game, in another match in the 26th round of the league, Manchester City, the top of the standings, was unexpectedly drawn 1:1 by Burnley away from home!

This also gives Manchester United hope of narrowing the gap between the two sides again with one game less.

The thighs that appeared in front of the home crowd for the first time were unusually excited, and they repeatedly attacked the opponent's defense at the expense of huge cheers.

In the 13th and 27th minutes, the thigh got a series of threatening shooting opportunities, but unfortunately they were all missing.

Compared with the audience's unreserved cheers for his thighs, the old gentleman was much calmer.

He said to Bart on the side: "Alexis still hasn't really integrated into Jose's system!" ”

Bart was a little surprised: "But in London [away to Tottenham], Alexis was almost perfect! ”

The old gentleman shook his head: "Now there is no one in the team except Li, who knows how to cooperate with him......"

Faria was also a little dazed: "Jose, what's going on with Alexis?" ”

Mourinho was silent, just took out a notepad and wrote quickly.

The impressive performance of the thighs forced the visitors to defend heavily on the left flank, and Juan Mata, who played on the right side of the pitch in this game, gradually came alive.

Ibrahimovic curled up in a thick padded suit and said, "As long as a guy like Alexis is on the field, Jesse (Lingard) and Juan will find a lot of space!" ”

Pogba has been gearing up: "If we were all on the pitch -

Zeratan I mean it wouldn't be difficult to score if we could attack like we did against Tottenham last time! ”

Li Liang watched the field intently, Lingard ran erratically but was not good at getting rid of and breaking through, Mata had delicate skills and outstanding awareness, but it was difficult to keep the ball under the opponent's ferocious pressing.

At this time, the Red Devils' attack still relied more on the individual ability and talent of the superstars.

At the end of the first half, Manchester United, who had the advantage of the field, failed to find the opponent's goal, and the two sides drew 0-0.

The two Germans in the stands looked a little disappointed.

The 63-year-old Bayern head of youth training said to Heynckes' assistant Hermann: "It's still 4231......

Pogba and Lee were not on the pitch, these Portuguese (Mourinho team) were too cunning and we didn't see anything. ”

Herman pondered: "I think apart from resting the main players, Mourinho is experimenting. ”

In the home dressing room, Faria set up alone in front of Pogba, and the Frenchman couldn't stop nodding.

Li Liang and Ibrahimovic were encouraging the starting youngster Scott McTominay, and Li Liang said: "Scott, you played very well! ”

Ibrahimovic also touched McTominay's head and said, "Kick it like this, you can definitely do it!" ”

The magic bird clapped his hands heavily, and the locker room immediately fell silent: "Everyone, today is a special day-

I don't have anything to say, we have to win this game! ”

At the start of the second half, the back of the thigh was more protruding, almost parallel to Lukaku.

Herman suddenly came to the spirit: "Look!

As in the previous game against Tottenham, it was a substantial two-striker style of play......"

Grande asked suspiciously, "What does this mean?" ”

Herman said meaningfully: "Those Portuguese may be even more cunning than we think!" ”

Li Liang and Pogba, Ibrahimovic and other substitutes began to warm up, seeing Manchester United's offensive more and more, Ibrahimovic and Li Liang both expressed optimism, only Pogba muttered quietly: "Please be patient!"

I'll definitely help the team score when I get on the pitch! ”

In the 55th minute, Sanchez actively counter-grabbed after the ball was broken on the left side of the front, and in the scuffle, Matic took a step forward and immediately sent a diagonal plug to Mata who switched to the left side of the penalty area -

Juan Mata delivers a brilliant cross and Lukaku, who arrives on the back, leaps up to volley home!

1：0！ After a long attack, the Red Devils finally broke the deadlock on the field!

Everyone cheered, and Ibrahimovic laughed and said to Borg, "Paul, maybe we can win without you playing!" ”

After conceding the goal, Huddersfield had to move forward and start a counter-attack, which gave United more space up front.

The old gentleman breathed a sigh of relief: "Great, the next game will be much easier!" ”

On the other side, Grande and Herrmann in the stands were excited at the same time, and they saw that Pogba was already standing on the sidelines, ready to play.

Pogba was substituted on the field in the 65th minute, and to the dismay of Grande, the Frenchman did not appear in front after replacing Lingard, but defended decently with McTominay and Nemanja Matic.

Herrmann took a quick note, then looked up and said to Grande: "Mourinho this guy......

What the hell was he thinking?! ”

In the 67th minute of the game, Mata sent a wonderful pass on the right side of the penalty area, and after receiving the ball in the thigh, he was tripped by the opposing defender Heffler, penalty!

The penalty kick from the thigh was saved by Leshrl bravely, and the thigh calmly scored with a follow-up shot!

2：0！ Thigh's home debut finally got his first goal since joining Manchester United!

The Red Devils then took control of the game and eventually took revenge with a 2-0 win to close the gap on Manchester City to four points again.