Chapter 0629, Absolute Lead
A 3-1 win saw Arsenal take all three points away from Old Trafford.
But it doesn't matter to either side.
Manchester United have already won the championship ahead of schedule, and the rest of the Premier League games are just training.
Arsenal, on the other hand, are sixth in the league with two games remaining, seven points ahead of Burnley and qualified for next season's European competition.
However, they are also seven points clear of fifth-placed Chelsea in the league and have no Champions League hopes for next season.
If United can win the Champions League this season, fifth-placed Chelsea will also qualify for a Champions League play-off.
But it's none of Arsenal's business.
Arsene Wenger is leaving the club and Arsenal's rebuilding is imminent.
Next season may be a season of the entire Premier League reshuffle.
But that's all for later.
For Manchester United, trying to do something magical this season is all that matters.
Now, they are just three games away from a miracle.
A Champions League semi-final second leg, a Champions League final, an FA Cup final.
If they win all three games, then they will be the ones who will make new history for Manchester United.
Interestingly, although they did not finish the semi-finals of the Champions League, the whole United were confident that they would qualify for the final.
This is the strong belief that Mourinho has instilled in them.
No matter how strong Real Madrid is, we will still go flat!
On May 1, in the city of Madrid, Manchester United soldiers marched here.
They arrived in the city of Madrid two days early.
With Mourinho's connections here, they have already secured a five-star hotel close to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
And under the negotiation between Mourinho and Real Madrid, Real Madrid has provided Manchester United with enough convenience.
Not only has the training time of the acclimatization field been extended, but also the private places of the club such as locker rooms and conference rooms have been opened.
It's all about Mourinho's face.
Real Madrid also have selfish motives.
Because Zidane is likely to leave the team at the end of the season, Mourinho will also be one of their candidates at that time, and they will build a good relationship in advance and pave the way for the future.
On the evening of May 3, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium was brightly lit.
Similar to the last game at Old Trafford, today is the last big game of the season at Old Trafford.
That's it for the league, all that's left is the expectation of the Champions League title.
Jose Mourinho led his team onto the pitch and Zinedine Zidane waited on the sidelines.
"Jose."
"Zidan."
"How are you feeling today?"
"It's okay, the Bernabeu fans are very welcoming."
"Haha, because you're back, that's why everyone is so enthusiastic."
"Then I'm too guilty."
"What do you mean by that?"
"Because I'm going to disappoint the Real Madrid fans today."
"You guy, hehe."
"Either way, it's going to be a good game today."
"That's nature!"
The two shook hands, turned and strode to their respective coaches' seats.
The starting line-ups for both sides in today's game were almost identical to the previous one, as was the case for both sides.
Manchester United are still in a 4-2-3-1 formation,
Goalkeeper David De Gea,
Four-backs: Ashley Young, Smalling, Rojo, Valencia,
Tyranja Matic and Michael Carrick,
Three forward midfielders Xia Xing, Pogba and Sanchez,
Centre forward Romelu Lukaku.
Rooney, Marcus Rashford, Ander Herrera, Jesse Lingard and others were on the bench.
Marouane Fellaini was out injured and Michael Carrick started.
Real Madrid is still in the familiar midfield diamond position, 4-1-2-1-2 formation,
goalkeeper Keylor Navas,
Marcelo, Ramos, Raphael and Carvajal at the back four,
The three midfielders Casemiro dragged behind, with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric up front.
The midfielder is Asensio,
On the front line, it is still the partnership of Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema.
Bale, Isco, Vazquez, Nacho and other players were on the bench.
In the previous game, Asensio started in Isco's place.
Isco had a limited contribution in attack in the last game, with Zidane giving the younger Isco a chance.
The referee's whistle blows, and the game begins!
In this game, Manchester United relied on a 4-2 aggregate lead and retreated across the board.
Jose Mourinho once again put on a bucket formation.
And Real Madrid naturally attacked with all their might.
The form that failed to completely open up at Old Trafford came to a head today.
Soon after the opening, Ronaldo sprinted with the ball alone, connected two defenders, and rushed into the penalty area with a burst shot!
The ball slides out of the goal!
It's just a little bit off!
There was an exclamation from the stands of the visiting fans.
It's so dangerous!
Five minutes later, this time it was Benzema and Asensio again.
Benzema received a pass from Cristiano Ronaldo, padd his back back, and Asensio followed up with a blast!
Outside the penalty area, the shot went straight to the bottom right corner of the goal!
National team fellow David De Gea fell to the ground quickly and rubbed the ball out with his fingertips!
It's just a little bit off!
In less than ten minutes into the game, Real Madrid threatened Manchester United's goal twice!
And that's just the beginning.
Next, Real Madrid's attack was wave after wave!
Cristiano Ronaldo became the most active player in the first half.
His successive assaults on the left flank made Valencia difficult to parry.
I was barely able to defend in the last round, but this time I couldn't do it at all.
Even if Nemanja Matic continues to help defend, Ronaldo is still a great threat.
In the first 30 minutes of the game, he created the most dangerous balls.
Then there's Asensio.
Isco worked hard in the last game but couldn't get anything in attack.
Zinedine Zidane started the more aggressive Asensio today in the hope that he would create chances.
Asensio is more aggressive than Isco's all-roundedness.
Especially his long-range shot, which was wonderful in La Liga.
And he's also Mr. Big Spectacle.
He started the game and he was very active up front.
He was seen all around the restricted area.
The pass was dangerous and the shot was accurate.
However, the man with the best performance in this game was David De Gea.
His high and low blocks made Real Madrid's repeated attacks in vain.
It wasn't until the 43rd minute that David made his first mistake.
But just when Real Madrid fans were excited, they instantly experienced what it was like to go from heaven to hell.
Cristiano Ronaldo shoots from outside the penalty area, and De Gea blocks hard!
But he got rid of it!
I couldn't hold the shot this time!
Benzema quickly follows up with a stab!
Xia Xing, who returned to the defense at the back point, shoveled the ball out on the goal line!
Xia Xing has made meritorious service!
Just when the Real Madrid players had scored a goal, the situation on the field suddenly changed dramatically!
Xia Xing's tackle flew out, and Pogba outside the penalty area received the ball accurately!
He adjusted a little and made a long pass straight to the front!
Find Romelu Lukaku!
Lukaku sprints quickly!
He squeezed Varane away with his body!
Rush into the restricted area!
Kick up and shoot low!
The ball hits the net!
1 to 0!
Manchester United open the scoring!
The aggregate score went from 4 to 2 to 5 to 2!
Three-goal advantage!
Definitely ahead! (End of chapter)