Chapter 419: Happy and Sharp Manchester City
Just after Rossi's goal, the fans waved their scarves and sang "Seven Nation Army"!
Fans who didn't have scarves clapped desperately with their hands above their heads.
The rousing music and the vibrations created by the fans jumping up and down made the whole Allianz Arena suddenly become a sea of joy.
[This is the Allianz Arena, the holy place of the six-time champion Bayern! γ
[A team from afar who wants to conquer our castle, but is defeated by our heroes!] γ
[His name is ......]
"Rosie !!"
[His name is ......]
"Rosie !!"
[His name is ......]
"Rosie !!"
[The current score is, Bayern ......]
β1οΌβ
[The opponent is ......]
β0οΌβ
Thank you!! γ
"You're welcome!!"
This is the most familiar interactive link in the Allianz Arena.
Not only can it boost morale, but it can also greatly boost the enthusiasm of the fans.
Although there was some surprise in this ball, even if he shot ten more goals to Vidal, it would not just kick it at the feet of Rossi.
However, Bayern's attacking thinking is already very clear, instigating the attack on the wing, Bayern will have up to 4 players involved in the direct attack.
This is too much defensive pressure for the three central defenders.
This tactic was used by Heynckes as early as the 12-13 season.
It was a tactic to pull Muller aside when Arjen Robben or Franck Ribery were injured.
What Guardiola didn't expect, after such a long time, Heynckes, who was newly fried with old rice, actually played a different taste.
This unique addition is none other than Rosie.
He can both lurk in the box and catch two penalties with an excellent nose.
It can also connect attacks on both sides of the ribs.
It is precisely because of his presence that even without Robery, this already outdated tactic can be revitalized.
Pep Guardiola got up, stood on the sidelines, shouted at Fernandinho and pointed behind him.
This is to remind him to add to the central defense line at all times and strengthen the number and width.
Because in this system, Fernandinho has to take on the dual role of midfielder and central defender.
After the celebrations, City kick off.
In the face of Bayern's half-time pressing, Manchester City chose to pass the ball back to their own half, intending to attract Bayern's formation.
Such a bold approach is something that a team without strength would never dare to do lightly.
Because very few teams can calmly play the ball and form a counterattack under the pressure of Bayern.
If there is, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City is one of the few teams.
Through the 3+1 position of the backcourt players, the stability and fluency of the inverted feet are ensured, and the purpose of finding the loopholes of the opponent's defense line is finally achieved.
This is the Manchester City team it is today.
In fact, Manchester City's passing cooperation in the backfield, if you count the goalkeepers, actually forms a diamond-shaped structure.
With such a smooth pass, Bayern's formation will unconsciously press forward and widen to the sides, resulting in a gap in the middle.
City are in no hurry to break through these gaps with passes.
Because they know that Bayern's defense line still maintains a compact finish and a sense of hierarchy.
Passing can certainly break through a line of defense, but what about the second and third lanes?
Attentive and patient, Manchester City did not rush to attack, but slowly passed the ball at the back.
Under constant pressure, Rossi found that the opponent's passing was still very solid and unaffected, which once he had to admire Guardiola.
As the game progressed, he slowly sensed City's intentions.
In the 10th minute, after the three central defenders of Manchester City continued to pass the ball horizontally, the gap between the Bayern players was very wide.
Then Laporte suddenly sent a through ball at the back and it was at the feet of Manchester City captain, David Silva.
Martinez immediately posted it, and at the same time, Vidal also approached the ball carrier, trying to form a trap with his team-mate.
However, Vidal's move left De Bruyne unguarded.
David Silva picked up and turned, and instead of dwelling on the pass, he quickly cleared the ball.
If you want to break through Bayern's defense, in addition to having superb passing, timing is also very important.
David Silva only needed to take half a step more and Bayern's two midfielders immediately formed a closed defence, cutting the ball cleanly.
But once the ball is distributed, Manchester City will have a 4v4 advantage up front.
De Bruyne dribbled the ball to the ribs, looked up at the defence, and crossed the ball at 45Β°.
Aguero, who outflanked him in the middle, is not a high school striker, and it is the central defender Jule, who is more than 190cm tall, who defends him against him.
This kind of passing, in the eyes of the fans, is simply amateurish.
But it was De Bruyne who passed the ball and it was a different story.
If a team-mate can't catch a pass from the Premier League assist king, it means that it wasn't passed to you.
The ball made an exaggerated arc and went around Sergio Aguero and Jule near the far post.
Raheem Sterling happily appeared in the unguarded area and headed the ball towards goal.
Neuer, despite the save, was so close that he couldn't react too quickly and his fingertips just touched lightly, but he couldn't stop the ball from going into the net.
γGOALοΌοΌοΌοΌ γ
[Golden boy Sterling, happily scored at the Allianz Arena!] γ
[The score becomes 1:1!!] γ
[Manchester City's attack this time started with a through ball in the backfield and accelerated instantly. γ
[Of course, De Bruyne's pass is also very accurate!] γ
[Avoid everyone in the front and middle lanes, and go straight to the back point!] γ
[Now it's interesting, Manchester City get a valuable away goal!] γ
Guardiola clenched his fists, sank and roared loudly.
Against Bayern, an away goal is extremely important and takes the initiative in the rest of the game.
Because Bayern had to continue to attack aggressively and expand the score,
Otherwise, the second leg will be very passive in Manchester.
Martinez found team-mate Vidal as soon as he conceded the goal.
Before Silva could catch the ball, he was already pointing at Kevin De Bruyne and signalling for his team-mates to mark.
But Vidal's idea was that he thought that his teammate Martinez couldn't stop the opponent, so he thought of going to the bag, which led to the loss of one or the other.
After the two exchanged in a low voice, they reached a tacit understanding of defense.
Bayern kick off and the game continues.
After scoring away goals, City deliberately retreated to the defence and intensified their interceptions and scrambles in the middle.
The drop of right winger B-Silva allowed City to line up a five-player interception line in front of the centre circle.
Once the ball is broken, it can quickly get to the feet of Sergio Aguero and Sterling, who have excellent speed and impact.
Under the pressure of Manchester City's midfield, Martinez's lack of ability to push forward was completely exposed.
Unable to take the ball and turn around, he had to return the ball to the defender.
It was at this point that two players in the Manchester City front line moved.
Raheem Sterling quickly pressed on Jule and drove him to the side.
As a result, Jule is unable to form a bond with his teammates in the middle.
Moreover, the German central defender, who has rough skills at his feet, is difficult to get rid of the pressing of small players and is forced to clear the siege with big feet.
But the clearance ball was not played well, fell into the interception line of Manchester City, and was cut off by Fernandinho.
After a glance, Fernandinho used a through ball to penetrate the Bayern defense directly and give it to Sterling, who was in front of him.
At this time, Bayern's defense was only Hummels.
Raheem Sterling was not greedy, holding the ball behind the line of the penalty area and smashing it across the middle.
Such a one-on-one chance, Aguero will not waste in vain.
He adjusts his body, stands firm with his left foot, opens his body, and shoots the arch of his right foot into the bottom right corner of the goal.
The whole movement was smooth and fast, giving Neuer no time to react at all.
γGAOLοΌοΌοΌοΌ γ
[Manchester City has scored again!] γ
[From a chance created after a frontcourt press!] γ
[This is the 15th minute, Bayern is two goals behind at home!] γ
[Heynckes, finally met the strongest opponent after his comeback! ] γ
[Manchester City's counter-attacking tactics are simply too sharp! ] γ
(End of chapter)