Chapter 509: The next opponent, Real Madrid
Premier League matchday, Old Trafford, Manchester United v Portsmouth.
This match is a contest between the top and second from bottom of the league. Because Manchester United will face Real Madrid in three days, the media have speculated that Mourinho will hide most of the main team.
The media's speculation is correct.
In this game, Manchester United's starting goalkeeper Romero; four guards: Bailly, Blind, Dalmien, Jackson; four midfielders Carrick, Pereira, Herrera, Pogba; Up front, Marcus Rashford partnered Qu Bo.
Liu Yun, Ibrahimovic, Hummels, Nemanja Matic, and Lewandowski were directly "dispatched" to the stands by Mu Shuai. These people watched the game with Liu Xiaoyan in the die-hard stands.
The big-mouthed Dunphy said on the commentary bench: "Manchester United really hide most of the main players. With the exception of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford, all the main players are rested. β
Fat Bob said: "Mourinho is right to do this, after all, Boltsmouth is weak. Comparatively speaking, the first round of the Champions League group stage against Real Madrid is more crucial. β
With the referee's whistle, the game began.
Manchester United played as a substitute, but they were firmly in control of the situation. In the 25th minute of the first half, Rashford scored from a tight angle in the penalty area. 1:0, Manchester United lead.
In the 40th minute, Manchester United won a corner, Rashford drove the corner, and the hot Qu Bai headed the ball for Manchester United. 2οΌ0οΌ
In the second half, the two teams changed sides and fought again, and in the 51st minute, Portsmouth striker Wilson scored a long shot from the front of the penalty area and pulled a goal back, 2:1!
The Portsmouth players rekindled their hopes of an equaliser.
However, United immediately extinguished the hopes of the Bertsmouth team with a soak of urine.
In the 55th minute, Rashford crossed from the bottom, and Pogba scored with a header, 3:1!
For the next 30 minutes or so, the scene was a little dull. In the end, Manchester United beat Portsmouth 3-1 at the Theatre of Dreams.
In the stands, Liu Xiaoyan hugged her father's neck: "Ha, Xiaobai has scored again!" By the way, Dad, I slapped Professor Farker Erivan on the back two days ago. I gave him a big gift! β
Eevee chimed in, "If I'm not mistaken, you gave your professor something. It must be the match ball when the song scored a hat-trick, right? β
Liu Xiaoyan nodded: "Ha, our law professor is a diehard loyalist of Manchester United." He should be in one of the seats in the Dream Theater now! β
With the game against Portsmouth over, United's focus was on the game against Real Madrid.
In last year's Champions League final, Manchester United lost to Real Madrid on penalties. Whether it was the players, the coaches or the fans, they all regretted that game.
In the new season, the new Champions League, Manchester United is holding their breath and vowing to win the Big Ears Cup.
You must know that the Champions League is the most dazzling jewel in the crown of European football. Any team, no matter how many domestic league titles you win, how many domestic cup titles, is not crowned Champions League, it is not a dominant supergiant.
Manchester United won the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Community Shield last season, but the Champions League runners-up only left Jose Mourinho and his disciples in the haunting.
Real Madrid and Manchester United have a traditional friendship that spans more than half a century. After the Munich air crash in 1958, Real Madrid gave Manchester United selfless help. However, the ambition to overcome the opponent is not at odds with traditional friendship.
Manchester United's official website even gave a poster of the game titled "Revenge War".
The day after the win over Bournemouth.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho talks to his captain Liu Yun in his office.
Mu Shuai asked Liu Yun straight to the point: "Liu, do you think Qu can be qualified to start such an important game against Real Madrid?" In other words, Qu Bo or Ibrahimovic, who is more suitable to start the next game? β
Liu Yun thought for a minute and then replied: "I think Ibrahimovic is more suitable to be the starter." β
Mu Shuai asked, "Why?" β
Liu Yun replied: "Although Qu Bai has been in hot form in the last two games. He scored a hat-trick first and scored one more goal in the last game. However, he always lacked experience in important races. β
Mu Shuai nodded: "But Ibrahimovic's current physical fitness is always a problem. β
Liu Yun thought for a while and replied: "Ibu was originally a stump-type striker. It allows him to run less and look for opportunities in the box. After the physical strength is exhausted, let Qu Bai come off the bench. β
Mu Shuai made a joke: "If your little princess heard what you just said, she wouldn't be happy." β
Liu Yun said solemnly: "Boss, I'm just talking about things. It is considered entirely from the perspective of the game, without any personal feelings. β
"yes, I see. Okay, it's okay, you go back to training. Mu Shuai said.
At the end of the morning's training session, the United players returned to the dressing room.
Liu Yun openly and honestly told Qu Bai about the conversation with Mu Shuai.
"Xiaoqu, don't blame Uncle Liu. I say that from the perspective of a captain. Ibrahimovic is clearly better suited to start than to you who are inexperienced. β
Qu Bai didn't care: "Uncle Liu, I completely understand!" I'm self-aware. I have a lot of shortcomings and I need to gain experience from game to game. The game against Real Madrid was so important. We must not lose. β
The match was the highlight of the first round of the Champions League, and Marca interviewed Real Madrid's superstars before the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo: "I'm looking forward to a second duel with the old lieutenant. I'm not going to lose to him. β
Bale: "Manchester United are a strong team and it must be a tough game against them. However, we will still try to get three points away from home. β
Ramos: "We know that our group has been the most competitive in the last 50 years in the Champions League. Real Madrid will not be afraid of any opponent. You know, Real Madrid is made for the championship. β
Zinedine Zidane: "I'm looking forward to the game against Manchester United. They are a great team. Now there is another Chinese twin star partner Lewandowski on the front line. Oh, and they've got the comeback Ibrahimoveeγγγγγ Qualifying from the group of death is even more proof of Real Madrid's quality. β
(The author of Fat Pig has come to sell his new book, "The King of Treasure Hunting.") Well, it's a little more urban. It can be said that it is the body of sports, the heart of the city. We look forward to your support. Booklists, collections, etc., thank you, thank you. I've been preparing for the price appraisal professional qualification exam in the fall, and there are only two shifts a day, sorry, sorry. As for the modification of the plot, I want to say that... I'm sorry for Lukaku and Mkhitaryan. It's a bit too much to break your leg and go west without saying a word. By the way, Bournemouth was written as Burtsmouth. Because the modification authority of the VIP chapter is three times, it has been used up, so it has not been changed. 2k reading web