Three Hundred and Twentieth IX, Despair and Bleakness
In the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final, Manchester United led 1-0 in the first half and pulled back a goal with a total score of 1-2. The hope of a comeback was rekindled.
In the locker room, Kintag continued to motivate the players to continue playing like this in the second half, trying to equalize the total score as soon as possible.
And Kintag also asked Vidic to sort out the defensive line with Kanter and never lose the ball again. If Real Madrid holds an away goal, it will be really troublesome.
In the dressing room of the visiting team, Ancelotti wrote on the tactical board Manchester United's lineup, which was different from before the game. He drew a long arrow in front of the two Manchester United full-backs Alonso and Rafael , pointing forward.
"Manchester United attacked very fiercely in this game, not only their midfield line, but also their back line. The most threatening to us throughout the first half turned out to be their two full-backs."
"Although we conceded a goal, it's not necessarily a bad thing. I've already considered it, Ronaldo and Bell, you two will still push their flanks in the second half and create as much murder as possible."
Hearing Ancelotti's words, Bell hesitated and said: "In the first half, although Manchester United's two flanks were very high, Kanter kept covering a large area of defense, and Smalling kept coming to the flanks. If you want to make a breakthrough on the wing, there are not many opportunities."
Ronaldo on the side also nodded in agreement.
When Ancelotti heard Bell's words, he smiled slightly: "I let you continue to break through the wing, not to make a fuss on the wing. I will hand over the next scoring task to Modric and Alonso."
"Give it to the middle lane?"
Ancelotti nodded: "During the first half, Manchester United's two wings kept pressing forward. Kanter and Sterling kept coming to the wing to help defend, and our focus was on Ronaldo, Bale and you guys. On two points, in the second half you still go wide, of course, if you have the opportunity, it would be nice to go in from the wide, but if not, you just need to draw Kante and Sterling away."
"As for Modric and Alonso, the two of you almost screened for Ronaldo and Bale in the first half, and you yourself were the protagonists in the second half. As long as Manchester United's defense in the middle is empty, you will hit the middle by surprise and try to score goals. !"
"Benzema, you also have to move randomly, according to the situation on the field, or shoot or protect the ball."
Real Madrid players now understand the coach's intentions.
At the beginning of the second half of the game, Kintag found that Real Madrid's offensive continued unabated.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Bell, who were quite threatening in the first half, started the second half aggressively and went straight to both sides of Manchester United. Modric and Alonso in the middle also frequently scored the ball and came to the side to respond.
Jin Taige nodded, it seems that Real Madrid still intends to go two sides.
During the halftime break, Kintag had already made targeted arrangements, so Kanter and Smalling frequently assisted in defending the flanks to block the attacks of Ronaldo and Bell. And Manchester United's two full-backs stepped forward frequently, creating murderous intent in front of the Real Madrid penalty area.
The rhythm of the second half of the game is still very fast. At this time, the game has progressed to 64 minutes.
"Rafael rushed to the vicinity of Real Madrid's penalty area again! He and Martial cooperated continuously, and Rafael's cross!"
"Van Persie bombed the header at a low altitude! Casillas blocked the header that was close at hand! He deserves to be the strongest link in Real Madrid!"
Van Persie thought the ball had been scored, but he was very annoyed by Cassie hugging him tightly. Several Manchester United offensive players also felt sorry.
At this time, Casillas looked up and saw Alonso asking him for the ball in front of him. Casillas did not hesitate, he kicked out directly, and the ball went straight to Alonso.
After Alonso received the ball, he passed the ball to Bale on the left.
At this time, because Rafael was in the frontcourt, Ronaldo's left side was empty, and he took the ball all the way forward, unimpeded!
When Kanter in the middle saw it, he hurried to help defend.
Ronaldo made a fake move and prepared to cut inside. At this time, Smalling also moved to the side of the penalty area to prevent Ronaldo from breaking into the penalty area.
At this moment, Ronaldo did not continue to break through.
"C Ronaldo is extremely fast, he is running towards the bottom line!"
"Kanter went up, and he blocked Ronaldo from going forward diagonally! Smalling also leaned to Ronaldo's side to prevent him from cutting in!"
"C Ronaldo passed the ball! He knocked the ball directly to the front of the penalty area! At this time, the center of Manchester United is empty!"
"Modric is running fast! He shoots the ball! Goal!!! Real Madrid scored a goal from midfielder Modric and they equalized 1-1!"
"The situation on the field has changed dramatically now. Real Madrid has a total score of 3 to 1 and has regained a two-goal lead! Moreover, they also scored an away goal. Judging from the current situation, even if Real Madrid no longer scores United have to score at least three goals to qualify for the Champions League final!"
"It's now the 64th minute of the game and in the remaining half an hour, the situation is serious for Manchester United!"
After scoring the equalizing goal, the Real Madrid players couldn't hide their excitement. They surrounded Modric and congratulated the Croatian genius.
"This goal is too beautiful! Manchester United is finished!"
"We scored an away goal! The game is settled!"
Modric rushed to the sidelines and hugged Ancelotti tightly.
Ancelotti happily hugged his beloved general, and a stone fell to the ground in his heart.
The game is stable, and Real Madrid is definitely in the final!
At this time, Manchester United's players on the field looked disappointed. Just now, the gap between them and Real Madrid was only one goal, and Manchester United players are very hopeful to equalize the score. But after Real Madrid scored this away goal, Manchester United still needs to score three goals to ensure that they will enter the final, and they must also ensure that Real Madrid will not score again.
This... is too difficult...
Not to mention Manchester United players, even the coach on the sidelines had a frustrated expression. Ferran put his head in his hands and wailed in a low voice: "It's over, we have no hope of advancing to the final..."
Scholes also let out a long sigh. Although he didn't speak, it can be seen from his expression and movements that he is not very optimistic about this game.
At this time, all Manchester United staff and players on the field were shrouded in despair and bleak emotions.
Except for one person.
At this time, Jin Taige was standing on the sidelines, his eyes became brighter and brighter. It seemed that the conceded goal had not affected him too much. He shouted at the players on the field: "There are still 30 minutes in the game! Why are you scared?" Already! Have you forgotten, even if there is still the last minute, we still have the possibility to make a comeback and create miracles!"