I am the king of football

Chapter 451 Regardless of everything

During the entire half-time break, the atmosphere in the Manchester United locker room was very good. The players were chatting in their respective positions, while Ferguson sat aside and carefully thought about whether there was anything missing.

The team led 1-0 in the first half. This score proved that there was basically no problem with the team's tactical thinking. Although the opponent also threatened the goal, the two young players trusted by Ferguson held the defense.

From this perspective, Manchester United should have been able to sit back and relax in the second half with a two-goal lead on aggregate. However, Ferguson was not reassured and he stood up after thinking for a while.

"Let's adjust our formation in the second half."

In a big battle to achieve success overnight, stability is still the main thing. In Ferguson's view, since the team no longer needs to score goals, it is better to just retreat and play defensive counterattacks. Anyway, Qin Hu and Van Persie are fast enough to deter opponents.

So, on the new whiteboard, Ferguson adjusted the team's lineup to 4231. Van Persie was placed in the attacking midfielder position, and Carrick returned to his old job as a defensive midfielder. However, unlike Fletcher, his defensive midfielder was mainly responsible for organizing the team's offense.

In this way, Qin Hu became the team's lone striker again, and the three people behind him lined up in a row became Nani, Van Persie and Rooney, which was still a very threatening offensive combination.

"In the second half, the opponents will definitely go all out. Try your best to stop them and find the right opportunity to counterattack after they press forward. Our tactics will be changed to long passes as the main method and ground attacks as the auxiliary method. The players in the front court must ensure their air superiority!"

"Understood, Boss!"

Responding loudly to Ferguson, the players were very excited. When they thought that they might reach the Champions League final in 45 minutes, everyone's hearts were filled with passion and they tried their best to control themselves and not be nervous.

"It doesn't matter if we lose the ball, don't panic, keep a stable position and defend. We are two goals ahead, even if they pull one back, control the situation and do everything you can to stop them, can you do it?!!"

"It can be done!"

The second sentence was directed to the team's two young defenders. Ferguson was a little worried that they would collapse under the high pressure, but looking at the excited expressions of Phil Jones and Maguire, his worries should be unnecessary.

"Okay guys, that's all I have to say. The next 45 minutes are yours. Whether you can win the game under the threat of the opponent depends on your performance in the second half. I look forward to celebrating with you after the final whistle."

"Received, BOSS!"

Just like that, Manchester United's halftime break came to an end, and the players filed out after the locker room door was knocked.

Like them, in the locker room of the home team Bayern Munich, Heynckes also made a series of mobilizations and adjustments. The old coach, who has announced that he will retire after the end of the season, can be said to be going all in this time.

"Ribery and Robben move to the left and right wingers, Schweinsteiger moves to the midfield and forms a second attacking midfielder with Thomas. In the second half, you have only one goal, score! Score at all costs! Score as quickly as possible before the opponent has a chance to counterattack!"

"Understand coach!"

After Heynckes finished his adjustments, the team captain Lahm stood up. He will never forget the scene of losing the Champions League final at home last season. The pain and sadness at that time made the whole team close to collapse. It was he who stood there firmly to comfort his teammates and encourage them to start over.

Now, this season, Bayern has gotten rid of the pain of being the runner-up three times and has won two titles in a row. What they need is to reach the Champions League final to win the most important part of the treble.

"I just want to say one thing, this is Allianz, our home, the shame and pain of last season must not happen again!!!"

"Roar! Got it!"

The locker room door was knocked loudly. After receiving the response from his teammates, Lahm opened the door and rushed out. The staff who had just come over and were about to knock on the door quickly made way, and the aggressive Bayern players rushed into the stadium.

"Well, both teams are back on the field. In the first half, Manchester United temporarily led 1-0 thanks to Rooney's follow-up shot. They already have a two-goal advantage in the total score. If they want to make a comeback in the second half, the King of the South must go all out." Looking at the murderous Bayern Munich on the field, everyone can feel the murderous aura of this top Bundesliga giants. They have been forced by Manchester United to the point where they have to fight to the death.

"Shhh!!!"

A sharp whistle sounded over the stadium, and Bayern striker Mario Gomez kicked the ball. With Muller in the middle controlling the ball and passing it to Schweinsteiger who was making a run, the Southern King's attack went straight up.

"The pressure was on from the start. Bayern's formation changed dramatically, from 4231-4123-- to ---. This was a very bold adjustment. Heynckes gave up the team's defense in the middle of the field."

When masters fight, any weakness will be infinitely magnified. Bayern's adjustment can be said to be a last-ditch effort. They want to use the most terrifying offensive to suffocate their opponents and make them unable to fight back.

So, from the beginning of the game, the scene that Ferguson had anticipated that the team would be under tremendous pressure came true. Except for Qin Hu who cruised across half the court, no other player on the Manchester United team had time to break out.

"The three midfielders behind Manchester United's forward line became the first line of defense. Nani and Rooney used their bodies to constantly harass the Bayern midfielder who was in control of the ball, while Van Persie had to turn back and press. This was far from enough. Beautiful! Schweini made a one-two with Muller and sent the ball directly out. Robben on the right got the ball!"

"Shu~"

Due to the positional premise, Robben and Fletcher were no longer in opposition. He was extremely close to Rafael and sped up the moment he got the ball, leaving Fletcher no chance to defend.

"It was a forced one-on-one. Rafael kept retreating. He had been on guard against Robben's cut-in. But if he gave up his position again, the ball would go to the middle! As expected, after pressing to the right side of the penalty area, Robben directly kicked the ball into the penalty area!"

"Oh!"

"Mario Gomez leaps and heads the ball!!!"

With a fierce header, Gomez, who had been sprinting forward since the kick-off, finally jumped to his maximum height, making it impossible for Maguire and Phil Jones to stop him.

Just when Manchester United players were nervous and thought they were going to lose the ball as soon as the game resumed, a fist appeared in front of the ball that was about to fly into the goal along the goal post.

"Boom!"

"De Gea! De Gea! He saved the ball with an extreme save!"

De Gea landed smoothly, with his entire body stretched to the limit. If it weren't for the goalkeeper's gloves, he even felt that he might not be able to touch the ball. Fortunately, everything turned out well.

"BOOM! BAYERN! BAYERN! OH OH OH ~ We are the shining southern star!"

"De Gea! De Gea! De Gea!"

The next second, two completely different cheers rang out throughout the Allianz Arena. On one side, Bayern fans were cheering for their team's threatening attack right at the start of the game, while on the other side, of course, the Red Devils fans were cheering for their goalkeeper.

This battle between kings is far from over.

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