Fan Bizhuang's absence due to injury has indeed had a great impact on Manchester United's overall strength, but in other positions, Manchester United is full of personnel, and Ferguson is also the main force in this game.

Kaka, Rooney, Carrick, Scholes...... In terms of players, Manchester United's side is almost all star-level and still strong.

Compared with the away team, the home team's starting lineup is much more star-studded, perhaps these players are well-known in Germany, but in the entire European football world, it is a little not enough, except for Raul is a superstar, Schalke 04 does not have a big star to shoot.

It can be said that this Schalke 04 is more powerful than famous, biased towards a practical team, players such as Metzelde, Huntelaar and other players have also played in the giant club, but their performance in the giant team did not meet people's expectations, and finally left the team, went away from home, and started a new life course.

All in all, on paper, the pre-match assertions of many media and professionals are not unreasonable, and Manchester United do have a significant advantage and are more likely to be able to pick up points away from home.

From the very beginning of the game, Manchester United played extremely actively, a posture of attacking frantically away from home - this is also Ferguson's tactical strategy, he also has scruples about playing away, but his idea is to face the difficulties, and strive to suppress the home team with an offensive on the opponent's ground, and strive to score early, as long as the away goal is obtained, then the situation is bound to be extremely favorable to Manchester United, Manchester United can shrink the defensive line, and play defensive counterattacks with excellent swimming.

The quick offensive in the first two or three minutes did catch Schalke 04 off guard, especially in the third minute, Kaka broke through with the ball from the middle, and suddenly went straight to Owen, who almost scored with a strong shot on the penalty line, although the crisis was finally resolved by the young German goalkeeper Neuer, but Rao was so, the home team players and fans were also scared into a cold sweat.

However, in the first few minutes failed to turn the advantage into a goal, Manchester United's attacking intensity suddenly decreased a lot, the home team after a period of scramble in the opening period, gradually came back to their senses, this season, the young Schalke 04 players all the way to the semi-finals, against the strong team experience has accumulated a lot, coupled with Raul such a veteran to play a leading role, Schalke 04 more and more skillful play.

What is surprising is that Schalke 04 is not conservative at all, although the strength is inferior, but their momentum is very sufficient, after withstanding Manchester United's opening three boards, they will also be the premise of the front, and Manchester United started an offensive battle.

The scene suddenly became wonderful and good-looking.

Seeing such a scene, Ferguson on the sidelines also had a hint of surprise on his face, but then he suddenly came over, after all, this is Schalke 04's home field, although they are recognized as the weakest team in the top four, but to be able to advance to the semi-finals, naturally they also want to go further, so, in the case of playing at home first, it is natural not to be too conservative, to try to win.

Ferguson nodded, such an offensive situation, is beneficial to Manchester United who are fighting away, with the strength of Manchester United, and is not afraid to play against any opponent, especially away, even if the home team can score, but Manchester United also has a great hope of scoring, as long as there are away goals, then in the two-legged game, Manchester United will undoubtedly have a great advantage.

"Attack! Offensive! ”

Ferguson waved his hand at the pitch and shouted.

The Manchester United players, who have been signaled by the manager, are more active on the field, constantly organizing attacks towards the opponent's half.

Schalke 04 is naturally not to be outdone, and the back and forth with Manchester United is not lively.

"Soon after the game started, the two teams pressed out and staged a good attack! Ha, for the fans, this is really a blessing! ”

"Although not as good as Manchester United overall, Schalke 04 have shown a great desire to win at their home stadium and they are eager to go one step further in the Champions League...... Oo......oo Oh, the football grazed the post and went out of the bottom line, and Van der Sar broke out in a cold sweat! ”

"It's Manchester United's turn to attack...... Replacing Van and serving as the starting striker in this game, Owen was very active...... Rooney passed the ball and Owen lifted his foot to shoot...... The football hit Metzelde's side and popped off the bottom line...... It's a corner for Manchester United! ”

“…… The corner kick is blocked, Schalke 04 launches a quick counter-attack! ”

The commentators from various European TV stations exclaimed constantly on the commentary seat, and the fast-paced confrontation on the field and the wonderful scenes deduced made all the commentators enter a state of excitement.

And the fans on both sides in the stands are obviously as if stimulated, screaming again and again, such an open style of play is indeed easy to make people's blood boil, maybe there will be worries about their own goals, but as the game becomes more and more exciting, the fans have also thrown away the little worry in their hearts, and they are all shouting for the team they support.

'The pace of the game was so fast, the two sides were almost defensive, and that's a good thing for Manchester United!'

In the stands, Molina nodded with a light smile, although he is not a professional player or a professional coach, but after all, he has worked hard in football for decades, and this point of vision is still there, in his opinion, such a situation is undoubtedly extremely beneficial to Manchester United, even if the two sides seem to be evenly matched at this stage, and everyone has a chance to score, but after all, Manchester United's hard power is better, and the possibility of scoring first is naturally greater.

Fan Bizhuang nodded in agreement, with Manchester United's current staffing in various positions, as well as strong strength, it is not afraid to fight against any team at all, on the contrary, but worried about the iron heart to defend, breaking the dense defense is a worldwide problem, no matter how strong Manchester United is, in the face of a team that wants to defend to the death, it is extremely difficult to attack.

And now it's different, Schalke 04 dares to pull out and fight hard with Manchester United, although it has also created a lot of scoring opportunities, but Fan Bizhuang is not worried at all, he thinks the same as Ferguson, even if he concedes the goal, but as long as Manchester United can get away goals, then it is Manchester United who takes advantage.

'The team's attack is becoming more and more threatening, I'm afraid, it's not far from being a goal.'

As Fan Bizhuang was saying this, the situation on the field changed in the blink of an eye, as if in response to what he said, and two minutes after the words fell, Manchester United, who had always been actively attacking, finally broke through the home team's goal.

In the 23rd minute, Manchester United's continuous passing in the midfield tore a hole in the home team's defense, Owen pulled out of the penalty area to receive the ball with his back, and gently pushed the football to the feet of Nani on the side, who rushed forward with the ball, and resolutely crossed the bottom, Rooney grabbed the goal in front of the goal, and the football was waved by Neuer, who reacted very quickly, and did not bounce far, Kaka suddenly appeared in the middle of the penalty area, and a fallen shovel shot shoveled the football into the empty goal!

0:1！

Manchester United were the first to score away from home, a one-goal lead!

“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL！ GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL！ In this fierce and exciting battle of attack, the first goal was finally born...... From Kaka...... The Brazilian superstar scored his fifth goal of the season in the Champions League! In Van absence, the Brazilian took up the banner of leading the team forward! Beautiful goal! 1:0！ Manchester United lead! ”

"The problem is now to Schalke 04, who are one goal down at home and if Shakhtar have any hope of qualifying for the final, then they will have to work harder to find a goal!"

The few away fans in the stands, who were only about 1,000, all vibrated their arms and jumped up the moment the ball fell into the king, shouting excitedly.

Fan Bizhuang and others also clapped excitedly, looking relaxed, and the team got an away goal, which means that the initiative to advance is gradually slipping into the hands of Manchester United.

Inside the field.

Kaka got up from the ground and ran excitedly in celebration as his teammates followed him, yelling.

Ferguson clapped his hands on the sidelines excitedly, and his joy was beyond words.

A one-goal lead and an away goal at the same time was a perfect start. Even if Manchester United does not perform too well and maintain this scoreline, then back at home, Manchester United's hopes of advancing to the final will be greatly increased!

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The home fans at the Battlens Arena were a little silent at the moment of conceding the goal, but after a few seconds, the home fans shouted again, still cheering and singing to support their team, their wishes were actually easily fulfilled, and they were already overjoyed that the team had reached the last four of the Champions League in record time this season, and no matter what the final result of this game, they had no reason to criticize their players.

So, all they can do is cheer, cheer, shout, and make their players feel their strong support!

Raul looked a little dazed as his former teammates raced around the field in celebration, but he quickly came to his senses, and the enthusiastic encouragement from the Shakhtar fans left him with no time to dwell on the memories of the past.

He had conquered the Bernabeu and made the fans at the Bernabeu cheer for him; Now that he has left his favourite Madrid, he is here, and the unreserved trust and support of the fans has given him the illusion that he is still at the Bernabeu.

Even for the sake of these passionate and lovely fans, he can't back down, he must not give up!

"Don't be discouraged, it's still early, we still have a chance, let's keep attacking! We need to score goals! ”

Raul clapped his hands and shouted at his teammates, then he ran back from close to the centre circle and sprinted headlong into the net, scooping the ball up.

Then he ran back to the center circle and put the ball away, while looking at the referee with his eyes and asking if the game could continue.

The referee was stunned for a moment as the Manchester United players were still celebrating wildly, and then waved his hand to signal the Manchester United players to end the celebration and return to their positions.

Raul breathed a sigh of relief, glanced back at his teammates, and drove the ball away.

Everyone felt the firmness and determination from the veteran, and the spirit vibrated again, and they didn't think about the goal again, but put all their experiences into the restart of the game.

The veteran told them with practical actions that he was not discouraged and did not give up, and they naturally did not have any reason to give up!

The game is not over yet, we still have a chance!