Chapter 233: Xiao Suo
Fan Bizhuang's substitution and departure is a very obvious signal for both sides.
Villarreal lost the soul and heart of the team, and while Fernandes was also an attacking player, his role was not at all comparable to that of Van Bizhuang, so it was only natural for the visitors to move into a strategic defensive phase, where defending was the best option – and of course, the most helpless option – with a two-goal advantage in hand.
As for Manchester United, after leaving the stadium with the biggest scruples, they only have one choice left, which is to attack, attack desperately, strive to score goals and score goals, and bring back the disadvantage!
In terms of overall strength, Manchester United is undoubtedly better than Villarreal, in terms of the number of stars, Manchester United is also more, in terms of atmosphere, this is Manchester United's turf, it is Old Trafford.
In the past, there is the variable of Fan Bizhuang, which can create some surprises (fright) from time to time, Manchester United is a mouse trap for Villarreal, and now, Fan Bizhuang left, the biggest threat is eliminated, the time and place are favorable, and the three elements that determine the outcome of the game, Manchester United almost all of them, how can they not fight back violently and attack fiercely.
The Red Devils' attacking line began to be active, Giggs continued to stir up trouble on the wing, C. Ronaldo used breakthroughs and runs to create pressure on the away team's defense, Rooney and Berbatov's forward combination was waiting for an opportunity, Hargreaves and Carrick on the central axis also frequently stepped forward, not only in the midfield, but even the two wing-backs Evra and Rafael almost turned into wingers to assist the team in a crazy attack!
Especially Rafael, after Fan Bizhuang went off the field, the Brazilian, who had previously behaved like a guinea pig, could finally hold his head up and be a man, for Fernandez, he was not afraid at all, his small skills were no worse than the opponent, and his speed was better than that of the Chileans, so he sprinted back and forth on the side, making Fernandez disgraced, if only from the scene, it is estimated that everyone will have such a question - Fernandez is not a winger, right? Rafael is the striker, while Fernandes is more of a wing-back.
Rafael is quite a bit of a "bully soft and afraid of hard" meaning, in the face of Fan Bizhuang, he did not dare to take a step beyond the thunder pool, in the face of Fernandez, he went crazy like a splash, and under his activity, the right side of Manchester United has also become the sharpest side of the attack, many threatening offensives are frequently launched from the right side.
This situation made many commentators silent, and some people made almost mocking voices at Raphael.
"Rafael is one of the most active players on the field at this time, ha, if Van is there, he dares to be active and try it!"
"Such a scene is actually a tragedy - the oppressed Villarreal is a tragedy, and Raphael, who bullies the weak and fears the hard, is also a tragedy!"
Van's departure made Rafael start to come alive without hesitation, and the substitute for Manchester United's right wing-back was showing his excellent assist characteristics at this time...... I think the away fans at this moment must miss the time when Fan was there, maybe Fan only needs to stand on the field and do nothing, he can bring huge pressure to Manchester United! ”
"It's just a pity, Fan, it's over!"
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"yes, it's just Fan...... It's over! ”
Manuel Pellegrini also let out such an exclamation.
The importance of Van Bizhuang to the team is self-evident, it can be said that the current Villarreal team is Van Bizhuang's one-man team, the team's tactics are arranged around him, his passing and goals are also an important guarantee for the team to win, his tenacity can bring confidence and strength to his teammates, he can make everyone unite and go all out for the goal.
To put it bluntly, Villarreal has a serious "Fan Bizhuang dependence", Fan Bizhuang is the barometer of the yellow submarine, and his performance will largely determine whether Villarreal plays well or not.
That's a plus, because a lot of teams want a core like that, they want to suffer from "so-and-so dependency", but they don't have that opportunity.
But this is also a shortcoming, as if now, after losing Fan Bizhuang, the team's combat effectiveness has directly dropped to a level.
In the previous three meetings with Manchester United, Villarreal did not fall behind at all, but that was in the case of Fan Bizhuang, and now that Fan Bizhuang has been lost, Villarreal is quite a bit beaten back to its original shape.
Manuel Pellegrini is helpless, but there is nothing he can do, he can only hope that his team can withstand the bombardment of their opponents, after all, they still hold a two-goal lead, be cautious, there is still a lot of hope of advancing to the final.
But it is clear that Pellegrini's wish has been frustrated.
Villarreal were unable to withstand United's attacking frenzy and conceded a goal sooner than expected.
In the 27th minute of the first half, in the fourth minute after Van Bizhuang went off the field, Manchester United, who set off an offensive frenzy, narrowed the total score between the two sides to one goal.
Rafael didn't seem to care at all about the name of "bullying the weak and afraid of the hard" on his back, he rushed through the half again, Carrick gave him the ball, Fernandes quickly stepped forward to block, but he easily dunked it, and then was thrown away by Rafael who suddenly accelerated.
The Brazilian right full-back quickly rushed to the bottom line, got up and crossed, the football was accurately sent to the penalty spot in the penalty area, C. Ronaldo sprinted at high speed, kicked the ground, jumped, C. Ronaldo used a menacing head to attack the goal, and pressed Gonzalo to push the football into the corner.
The score on the spot became 1:0, the aggregate score was 1:2, Manchester United narrowed the difference between the two sides, and the opportunity to reverse the game was in front of us!
“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! GO…… AL! The goal was scored, Manchester United scored the first goal, and the aggregate score became 2:1! It was Cristiano who scored the goal...... Ronaldo! A powerful header, a beautiful shot! ”
'Manchester United pulled one back, the game was not halfway through and they had more time to chase the ball and equalise and turn it back! Alex Ferguson's side look more hopeful of reaching the Champions League final for the second year in a row! ”
"The impact of Van was undoubtedly huge, Villarreal was unstable, and on the other side, Rafael and Cristiano were active at the same time, and now they have combined to score the goal that is close to the aggregate!"
"The puzzle, it seems, was thrown to Villarreal, to Pellegrini! There is still a lot of time, what will the Chilean engineer do! ”
The stadium at Old Trafford erupted in earth-shattering cheers, but Pellegrini simply waved his arms in resentment and reluctance. What can he do? After losing the absolute core of the team, he couldn't do anything!
Offensively, they can't suppress the opponent, and defensively, under the strong offensive of Manchester United, it seems to be stretched.
He wanted to change this unfavorable situation, but for a while, he couldn't find a way to change it.
After the goal, Cristiano Ronaldo made a passionate celebration, he knelt on the ground with his legs on the ground, raised his fists and roared loudly, and his unbridled arrogance was unmistakable.
Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the figure on the sidelines not far away, who was still expressionless, and then he withdrew his gaze and continued to celebrate.
For him, although Fan Bizhuang's departure means that he cannot beat the opponent in a head-to-head battle, which is somewhat regrettable. But life goes on, and the game goes on, he Cristiano. Ronaldo will not stop his steps because of an opponent who "retreats cowardly".
Yes, in his opinion, Fan Bizhuang at this time is synonymous with cowardice and incompetence. Everyone will encounter many setbacks and major blows on their own life path, the difference is that some people will stand up strong and continue to move forward, while others will collapse and fall into silence.
The former, a warrior, the latter, a coward.
C. Ronaldo originally thought that Fan Bizhuang was a good and strong opponent, but now it seems that ...... If the other party can't cross the hurdle in his heart, then he is not worthy of being called Cristiano. Ronaldo's opponents!
Fan Bizhuang stared blankly at the field, at the Manchester United players celebrating wantonly, at the dejected teammates, but his eyes did not have the slightest wave.
He is like a statue, as if he has lost all his perception of the outside world, and has lost interest in everything.
There were cameras sweeping over the sidelines, the boiling pitch, the jubilant Manchester United players, the gloomy away players, and the blank expression of Van Bizhuang...... This scene was all shown on the big screen of the scene, creating a stark contrast.
"The Manchester United are going crazy about partying."
The broadcast crew was very interesting, he swept Fan's expression into the big screen, as if he wanted the fans to see how Fan would react when he saw his team concede. But unfortunately, Fan still didn't react in the slightest. ”
"Fan, it seems that he has completely degenerated, and his heart really seems to be no longer in the green field."
"Fan who has lost his soul is no longer the omnipotent Fan! And Villarreal, which has lost its core, is it still the invincible and invincible yellow submarine? ”
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The answer is clearly no.
Villarreal who lost Van Bizhuang was like losing their soul, and despite the hard work they played on the pitch, it always didn't feel right.
Maybe now they can grit their teeth and persevere, after all, they are still ahead in the aggregate score.
But it was clear that Manchester United, who were already in full swing, would not give them such a chance, and the second wave of blows from the Red Devils was not long in coming.
Just three minutes later, United scored again.
It was Rafael's quick push down the right that finally got to Cristiano Ronaldo, and the Portuguese didn't get the credit this time around, tearing through the submarine defence with a beautiful diagonal pass, Rooney got a strange and clever way in to get a one-on-one chance, and before Diego López could attack, he slotted the ball into the far corner.
The total score became 2:2!
Old Trafford was once again in the middle of a frenzied cheer and roar.
Five minutes, two goals, completely reversed the situation, although the aggregate score was only a draw for the time being, but everyone knew that the initiative of the game was already in the hands of the home team Manchester United, and the balance of victory was tilted in favor of the home team.
The cheers in the sky, the shouts in the sky, in such a voice, Fan Bizhuang's figure appeared on the big screen again, but there was still no expression, from his godless eyes, everyone saw only Xiao Suo and loneliness......