Football King Bale

Because of the economic downturn, the football market in Italy is not good. But because AC Milan's opponent is the Red Devils Manchester United, it has been widely sought after by fans. According to the information received before the game, the stadium that can accommodate 80,000 spectators will basically be full. Only a very small number of them were fans of the visiting team Manchester United, and they were allocated to the most corner area, which is also the usual practice of all Champions League home teams.

This is a confrontation between two traditional Champions League teams.

Since the restructuring of the UEFA Champions League in the 1992-1993 season, Manchester United and AC Milan are the top two teams in the number of championships. Manchester United leads the way with four championships, while AC Milan has won the Champions League three times, tied with Real Madrid. AC Milan is the giants that have entered the finals the most times. They have reached the finals 6 times during this period, ahead of Manchester United who have reached the finals 5 times.

AC Milan has only won one of the last 10 Champions League knockout games, while Manchester United has only lost two of the past 33 Champions League games. The Rossoneri have yet to win at home in the Champions League this season.

When Manchester United arrived at the San Siro Stadium, the AC Milan fans at the scene gave them a note of Mawei. The players were booed deafeningly as they stepped off the bus. But this has long been a habit for Manchester United players.

Because the team captain Nemanja Vidic was ill, Bell once again became the captain of the game.

Both teams made adjustments to the starting lineup. On Manchester United's side, Bell, who was reported to be injured before, unexpectedly appeared in the starting lineup, and judging from Bell's state before the game, he did not look injured at all. It was clear that Ferguson had lied to the world and Bale wasn't really hurt. He partnered with Rooney and Welbeck on the front line. Rooney appeared in the center position that he rarely played this season.

Balotelli of the AC Milan team did not qualify for the Champions League for the Rossoneri. Bonera, De Jong, Robinho, Nocerino, Flamini and others were absent due to injuries. Shalawi, Paci Ni and Boateng form a trident.

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With the referee Thomson's whistle, this world-renowned focus battle finally kicked off.

Manchester United, who took the lead in the kick-off, turned away and took the initiative to press and press. They wanted to speed up the rhythm from the beginning and strive to play a wave of fast-paced attacks. But AC Milan seems to have been prepared for this. They have the home court advantage, and they squat patiently in their own half.

Two minutes into the game, after the two teams fought fiercely in AC Milan's half, the Rossoneri took the lead in a threatening offensive. After Boateng took the ball twenty meters away from the goal, he shook Passed the defender and shot with his right foot. The ball failed to hold down the ball and went higher than the goal.

Bell began to realize that there was something wrong with the script of this game, and it did not follow the ideas planned before the Manchester League. AC Milan was obviously well prepared and was not afraid of Manchester United's attack.

In fact, Manchester United robbed, but did not attack!

If it is said that Boateng's sudden long-range shot just now did not create much threat, then the subsequent counterattack made people feel the sharpness of AC Milan.

Ambrosini passed to Montolivo at the front of the penalty area, and the latter passed into the penalty area. Pacini shoveled from seven meters in front of the goal. Although the ball slipped past the goal, everyone broke out in a cold sweat.

Everyone at Manchester United also realized that the rhythm of the game was completely wrong. They couldn't grab the ball at all, but exposed their defense.

With Manchester United's weak defense, can it stop AC Milan's counterattack?

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Ferguson on the sidelines also realized the problem, especially when he saw Bell shaking his head towards him, Sir Alex realized that the game could no longer be played like this, so he quickly made adjustments.

Manchester United's attack failed, and the team entered the defensive counterattack stage ahead of schedule. But even so, AC Milan seems to be hitting a snake with a stick, unwilling to let Manchester United retreat easily, and slowly move forward.

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The home team produced the most threatening attack since the start. Ambrosini passed into the penalty area over the top and Pacini headed home.

De Gea blocked the ball in shock, but then the Milan teenager Shalawi stopped the ball in the chest and volleyed directly.

Evra made a contribution in this defense!

The French left back chased Shalawi all the way. When he hit the goal in the air, he interfered with Milan's right winger, forcing the opponent to fail to hit the right position and directly hit high again.

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After the opening game, the expected rushing attack did not produce results, but AC Milan created murderous intentions one after another. Manchester United appeared very passive on the scene, especially the defensive pressure in the midfield was very high. Sneijder, Modric and Carrick basically stayed in front of the defense, which made it difficult for the frontcourt offense to create threats.

Manchester United's first shot took place in the eighteenth minute. Bale dribbled the ball along the left to launch a counterattack, but couldn't get support from his teammates. He was forced to the side by Abate. In the end, he could only kick the ball to Abate to earn a corner kick.

After Bale sent a corner kick, Rooney headed the goal, but Abbiati saved it with one hand.

But two minutes later, AC Milan quickly launched a counterattack.

Shalawi dribbled the ball into the penalty area from the right and shot directly, which was blocked by Manchester United defender Ferdinand who returned to the defense.

But one minute later, AC Milan made a comeback. Ambrosini made another diagonal pass to the penalty area. Boateng once again beat Evans with a header from close range. He wanted to hit a far corner, but failed to hit it. The ball slid past the goal again.

AC Milan's continuous offense made Manchester United feel tremendous pressure.

Whether it was Boateng's suppression of the two central defenders, Pazzini's activity, or Shalawi's sharp breakthrough with the ball, AC Milan's offense made Manchester United exhausted.

The majestic European overlord, the Red Devils, Manchester United only had a mere shot in the first 20 minutes, which is indeed quite embarrassing.

Bell knows the reason for this scene, that is, Manchester United's starting players are too tired. Most of the starting players played last weekend's game, and they played for 90 minutes. He used up a lot of physical energy, and then flew to Italy in a hurry to play against AC Milan. Most of the players showed obvious fatigue.

However, for this situation, Bell is also somewhat powerless.

From the perspective of God, Bell can clearly see the loopholes in the opponent's defense, but the problem now is that the tired Manchester United midfielders can't get the ball out at all. Without the ball, even if the opponent puts the goal in front of you, it is in vain.

AC Milan did perform quite well in the first half, with full control. Even Bell himself felt that if he continued to play like this, it would be a matter of time before he was scored.

If it weren't for AC Milan players' poor ability to seize opportunities, the current score would not be zero to zero.

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"It's not okay to continue kicking like this!" Bell frowned and thought.

As the team's offensive player, what he should consider most is how to score goals.

AC Milan's defense on the right has too many gaps. As a right back with fast speed and weak attack strength, Abate's defensive ability is insufficient. Ambrosini is more involved in offense, and there is only one Monta at most. inside. As long as he gets the ball at the right time, Bell is sure to cause a little trouble for the opponent, and even score a goal!

But now the question is, how to get the ball?

Taking advantage of a respite, Bell summoned Rooney, Modric, Carrick, Sneijder and others, and said to them: "When you are pressing, try to let them pass the ball to the right. Abbate."

Sneijder's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Are you trying to find a breakthrough from Abate?"

As a player who has played for AC Milan's rival Inter Milan for two years, Sneijder is very clear about the characteristics of this AC Milan's right back. Abate's speed may be able to make up for some of his lack of defensive ability, but in the face of Bell, who is extremely fast, Abate's speed is no longer a strength that can make up for his shortcomings, but will become his weakness. If Bell aims his breakthrough point at Abate, maybe it will really work.

Bell nodded and said, "This Italian likes assists."

Bell is not only the core of the team, he is also the captain of the team. His teammates also obey him. After listening to his words, they all nodded, expressing that they will cooperate with Bell to implement his strategy when the situation permits. .

This is not difficult to do, because each player's pass is in a sector. As long as one side is properly pressed when pressing, the opponent will often habitually pass the ball to the other side. So as long as everyone agrees, they can push the ball to the right.

Bell nodded heavily and said, "Don't worry, as long as the ball reaches Abate's feet and the timing is right, I will definitely grab it."

Although Bell has been talked about most for his offense in the past three or four years, in fact, as a left back, he has a very strong defensive ability. He is good at running in a wide range and pressing the frontcourt. .

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With Manchester United's retreat, AC Milan began to control the situation on the field.

As the team's full-back, Abate also began to undertake some tasks involved in the organization and offense.

Abate is the main right back of the Italian national team. He is considered a big-name player in the team. Compared with Constante on the left, his offensive ability is stronger, and he is trusted by AC Milan coach Allegri. More offensive missions.

According to the pre-match arrangement of the coaching staff, after he presses up, Mex will move his position to the right appropriately, and Zapata and Constant on the left will shrink into the penalty area, becoming a kind of three-pointer. The formation of the defenders.

This is also the adjusted style of play of the AC Milan coaching staff in the past period of time, which has strengthened the team's defense to a certain extent.

And as the team controlled the rhythm and possession of the ball, Abate began to get more opportunities to get the ball on the right.