Luka Modric struck into the net and the home fans' stands at Old Trafford suddenly lost their voices again.

Their beloved team has conceded again.

The ears were filled with the cheers of the opposing fans, which was extremely harsh.

They still have a lot of confidence in the team when they conceded the first goal.

After all, they just started, and they also had opportunities.

But now, when they conceded the second goal, the fans were a little confused.

Can we really beat Real Madrid?

They're too strong......

Even this sentiment left the United players on the pitch a little frustrated.

Looking at the Real Madrid players who were once again in a state of excitement and celebration on the other side, the Manchester United players were a little stunned.

We've done our best, why can't we score goals, why can't we keep it?

Xia Xing is still encouraging his teammates, but it seems that this time the effect is not particularly good.

Xia Xing's ability is very strong, but his qualifications are still shallow, which is indeed a problem.

Especially when it comes to leading a team, there is an inherent disadvantage.

And at the pitchside, Manchester United's substitutions were underway.

The fourth official held up a sign.

Down on the 27th, up on the 16th!

Fellaini, who retired from injury, came off the bench and vice-captain Carrick came off the bench!

This substitution came as a surprise to many.

Many people thought Mourinho would bring on a young attacker.

For example, Marcus Rashford, Juan Mata, and Jesse Lingard are still sitting on the bench.

They were all really warming up just now.

However, Mourinho chose the veteran Carrick in the end.

On the sidelines of the court, Carrick trotted his legs high and prepared to take the stage.

Since returning from injury, he has been in good form and has scored goals.

Mourinho patted him on the shoulder.

"Michael, do you understand why I decided to send you up?"

"The team needs someone who is emotionally stable and I'm the right fit."

"That's right! Now the team is weak, Xia is a little difficult to control, after all, he is too junior at Manchester United and needs you to play and control the situation. ”

"No problem, I'll do my best! Take control of the situation, boost morale, and preferably aim for a goal at half-time. ”

Looking at Carrick's determined eyes, Mourinho let out a long breath.

"Michael, if only you were five years younger, then I would definitely establish you as the absolute core of the field, because you are even better suited than Xia. With Xia on the floor, his abundant physia can make the team seem like one more person to play; And your presence can give the team an interim head coach on the pitch who is full of wisdom and a big picture. ”

Carrick smiled and didn't say anything more.

He looked in the direction of the pitch and seemed to be thinking about something.

At this time, Manchester United had just finished a defense, Xia Xing broke the ball and stuffed it straight to Sanchez in front of the right.

Sanchez advances with the ball, several feints in a row, and suddenly cuts inside!

Casemiro didn't hesitate to put him down this time!

The referee's whistle blows!

Yellow!

This time the referee didn't hesitate!

A yellow card must be given!

In this game, Casemiro brought down Manchester United players several times in a row, and the range of action was a little large.

Although it was not a malicious foul, it had already led to Fellaini's departure.

If the referee doesn't do some dominance of the pitch, the next Manchester United players will be in trouble if they have emotional problems.

It was also on this occasion that Carrick was able to come off the bench.

Seeing Carrick on the field, Xia Xing quickly ran over, took off his captain's armband, and seriously put Carrick on his arm.

Carrick nodded: "Xia, hard work. ”

Xia Xing asked: "How to deal with this free kick?" ”

"You're in charge."

"Looking for a rush?"

"Okay."

At this time, several offensive players surrounded them, and Xia Xing arranged tactics with them.

Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez waited for their chance up front, with Paul Pogba waiting in front of the left.

And he knocked the ball horizontally to Carrick in the middle, and he accelerated along the right side.

Tear up the defense at more points and pull the Real Madrid line.

The discussion has been decided, and everyone is in place.

This position is about 38 meters from the goal, and Xia Xing stands next to the ball.

Carrick waited in the middle to receive the ball while the Real Madrid men were on the lookout for the ball.

Seeing the opponent's formation, Carrick in the middle frowned.

Real Madrid defended too tightly.

Not to mention Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez, even Pogba is caught in the crowd of defenders.

The two full-backs, Ashley Young and Valencia, who wanted to get forward, also had no room to sprint.

If you follow Xia Xing's idea just now, it will be too difficult to create opportunities.

It was 44 minutes into the first half and the game was coming to an end.

The best way to boost morale is to score goals.

In this attack, you must go all out to score goals!

At this time, the referee's whistle sounded, and Xia Xing slowly retreated and knocked horizontally!

Then quickly sprint along the right side on your own!

Although this was Xia Xing's backfoot position, more than 20 minutes ago, he staged a wonderful dragon sprint along the right side, and almost scored.

Therefore, no one in Real Madrid dared to despise Xia Xing, Marcelo did not leave an inch, and Casemiro was also ready to assist in defense.

The ball was passed to Carrick and the Manchester United players started at the same time!

Carrick has a lot of passing points!

However, the Real Madrid players are also on guard against all the points!

At this time, Alan Shearer in the live broadcast room also discovered this.

'Carrick doesn't have a particularly good passing route.

What will he do next?

Carrick received the ball, and he took a little step forward.

"Obviously looking for the right passing route,

"But Real Madrid have a very tight formation and really don't have the right ......

"He's got up!

"It turned out to be a long-range shot!

"The ball goes straight to the top right corner of the goal!

"The arc is huge!

Navas leaped up, but still one step slower!

"The ball spins into the net!

"The ball is in!

"It was so unexpected!

"Just when everyone thought Carrick was going to pass,

"The vice-captain of Manchester United chose to shoot!

"About 35 meters from the goal,

"Carrick's curling ball goes straight into the corner!

"It was a shot that Navas didn't expect!

"1 to 2!

"Manchester United pulled a goal back!

"At the end of the first half,

'Manchester United scored a valuable goal!

"You know, there's a qualitative difference between being two goals behind and one goal down!

"There's more room for Mourinho's midfield to make tactical adjustments!

"Manchester United's vice-captain is in a big position!

"It was the sharpest long-range shot of the game!

"His shot was like a scimitar and cut through the mighty Real Madrid defence!

"Defeat the enemy with one blow!

"You know, this was Carrick's first shot after coming off the bench!

"Wonderful!

"Manchester United are looking for a new victory!

"Listen to the applause and cheers at Old Trafford!

"It's all for their meritorious veterans!

"Carrick!

"Hero!"

(End of chapter)