Chapter 1059 Two Great Spies of Manchester United
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At the Valdebebas training base, Real Madrid players are training in full swing. In Madrid at the end of May, the weather is quite good, and Real Madrid players are very relaxed in their preparations for the Champions League.
After Dong Fangzhuo assisted Ronaldo to score in training, Ronaldo gave Dong Fangzhuo a thumbs-up. After finishing this training, they will head to London, England.
It is said that nearly 10,000 Real Madrid fans will accompany Real Madrid to the Wembley Stadium in London. Most of the fans will arrive in London on the day of the game, but Real Madrid is preparing to go there five days in advance to prepare for the game. No trophy is more important than the Champions League trophy.
At the entrance of Madrid Airport, many Real Madrid fans came to see the team off.
"Dong, Cristiano, must bring back the 11th Champions League trophy for Real Madrid."
"Europe is yours! We are the kings of Europe!"
The excited Real Madrid fans still refused to leave for a long time after the team left...
When Real Madrid arrived in London, they were also frantically pursued by Spanish and British media. Sky Sports’ Lineker went into battle in person, and this time he appeared on the scene as a reporter:
“With only a week to go until the Champions League final at Wembley, I would like to emphasize again that Real Madrid is definitely the strongest opponent that Manchester United have faced in history. Look at the number of goals they have scored in the league, Cristiano Ronaldo and Dong Fangzhuo has a combined total of 79 goals! Crazy, so crazy! Their league points have also reached 102, which is simply unimaginable."
"The game between Real Madrid and Manchester United is the most coveted final. Both participating teams have won their respective domestic league championships. Real Madrid and Manchester United both have talented players. If the players of the two teams are compared one by one, It would be an interesting comparison. But the biggest difference between them is not the players, it's the style of football. One is an English team and the other is a Spanish team."
"I don't know who will be the winner of this final, but I know one thing: If nothing unexpected happens, the team that plays its own style will win the trophy. Neither Manchester United nor Real Madrid like to be led by their opponents. Therefore, the side that can use its own style to take the initiative on the field is likely to win the final victory. Is Real Madrid the favorite? There is no doubt, but the favorite is only before kick-off on Saturday. Once When the referee blows the opening whistle, you have to win by yourself."
Later, Lineker was actually able to enter the Real Madrid hotel and conduct interviews with Dong Fangzhuo and Ronaldo. They had had the first contact in the past two weeks, and now they are doing it again.
"Dong, Cristiano, I am here to express my unwelcome to you on behalf of Manchester United fans. Today and tomorrow, you are both the most unpopular players in the UK."
Lineker showed off his humor right from the start.
"To be honest, you may make Manchester United fans hate you for a lifetime, but I hope this result will not happen. If you can't score in the game, Manchester United fans will love you even more..."
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"No, no, no, this can't happen." Dong Fangzhuo waved his hand, "We are bound to win. Gary, stop deliberately causing hatred. Are you broadcasting live?"
Lineker smiled and said, "Yes, this is a live broadcast. Do you have anything to say to the Manchester United fans?"
Lineker handed the microphone over and put it to Dong Fangzhuo's lips.
"I want to say that I really hope the opponent in the final is not Manchester United. Maybe Chelsea, maybe Arsenal or Liverpool are better. You know, I want to give you the victory because I love you, but tomorrow night, it really won't work."
Dong Fangzhuo's right hand rested on Ronaldo's shoulder.
"We are as determined as ever."
Then Ronaldo also chatted for a few words.
"Hernandez is a key player for Manchester United and he has scored many important goals for Manchester United. He is smart and has performed very well this season.
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"Manchester United won the Premier League title and also reached the Champions League final. They have outstanding ability and a strong offensive line. They are used to playing with the ball, but I don't know what they will look like this time. We will work hard in the game Find their weaknesses.”
Then Lineker also found Mourinho, and Mourinho did not refuse. Returning to London made him feel very relaxed.
"Nothing would give me more satisfaction than playing in the final in London."
"But our opponent is Manchester United! This is the strongest opponent I have coached in England, bar none. There are many factors that affect a final, including tactical use, emotional control and understanding of yourself and the opponent. But There is something more important than these things, and that is the determination and confidence of a team to become European champions."
"Manchester United are obviously in the same boat as us."
"I worry about everything about Manchester United, that's what I mean. As well as the quality of the team, Manchester United has a rich history and tradition, which makes the game more difficult. When you watch them play, you think: This is a really strong team, a very strong overall team. I have a lot of respect for them. When we go into a Champions League final in England against Manchester United, there is no way we are favorites. If we think we are favorites then It’s a bit overwhelming.”
Mourinho rarely kept a low profile.
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Although they have to spend five days in the UK, the Real Madrid players only brought a small suitcase. Real Madrid did not go to the city center, but lived in a place in the northeastern suburbs of London very close to Arsenal Club Sports City. Real Madrid will train at Arsenal Club in the past two days. The training venue is 35 kilometers away from London. This is the best training base in London with comprehensive conditions and is also a dedicated training base for the England representative team. This also shows the good relationship between Real Madrid and Arsenal.
Manchester United players don't particularly care about the fact that Real Madrid came to the UK early. Brazilian Rafael said: "If they want to travel, Britain is not a bad place."
Irving also said: "London is a very beautiful city, I don't think the mention of coming will have any impact on them, it is not an obstacle."
Valencia said that Real Madrid will adapt better if they arrive in London early.
But what makes Manchester United players and Manchester United fans very depressed is that some Arsenal players jumped out to help Real Madrid analyze Manchester United.
That man is none other than Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas...
As a Spanish player and an Arsenal player, Fabregas would rather see Manchester United fail.
Few people know Manchester United as well as Cesc Fabregas. So far, Fabregas has played against the Red Devils in the Premier League for 7 seasons, including the league, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and Charity Shield.
He said: "Manchester United will play against Real Madrid in the same way they usually play against us, which is to deploy three players in the midfield to solidly defend, and then send three forwards on the attack line."
Cesc Fabregas became a spy for Real Madrid through Marca.
In an interview with "Marca", Cesc Fabregas was very sure about Manchester United's formation, but he was not very sure about what kind of starting lineup Ferguson would send out. He said: "Among Manchester United's starting 11, only the positions of Edwin van der Sar, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra and Rooney can be determined. There are many competitors in other positions."
Cesc Fabregas is full of admiration for Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. He said: "Van der Sar has won many finals. He is experienced and often performs at a higher level than usual in major competitions, and this time he wants to bid farewell to his playing career with the Champions League trophy. In world football, He's a legend."
The Gunners captain said when talking about Manchester United's uncertain position: "The right back position should be between the brothers Fabio and Rafael. They are very similar in playing characteristics. If Ferguson chooses O'Shea, That just shows that he is timid, because although O'Shea has a lot of experience, he is not good at assisting. To win the final, you have to be bold and challenge. I think he will choose Fabio because Rafael mainly plays in the Premier League."
Fabregas spoke highly of Manchester United's central defender combination. He said: "The central defender partnership of Ferdinand and Vidic is the cornerstone of the Manchester United team and the fulcrum of other players. These two people are experienced and strong. The confrontation between them and Cristiano Ronaldo and Chinese Dong will determine the game. Result. In addition, Vidic is a very dangerous figure in Manchester United's free kick tactics. Ferdinand usually doesn't step forward to assist many times, but in this final, I estimate he will do so. Ferguson knows Manchester United's With his physical advantage, he also knows that free kicks and corner kicks are Manchester United's best chances to score. In fact, set pieces are critical in the final."
In the midfield, Carrick's position is unshakable. Regarding his partner, Fabregas thinks Park Ji-sung is the most likely: "Park Ji-sung will always appear in big games. He always runs tirelessly on the court. Another candidate is Giggs. I personally hope Giggs He can play because his performance deserves a position. In the past three months, Giggs has performed so well, often contributing key goals and assists. His speed is not as fast as before, but his talent has not diminished. The other position on the field should be Fletcher. Whenever Ferguson uses 3 midfielders, Fletcher will come on. Anderson is also an option, but I don’t think he will start. Fletcher is the only one in the Manchester United team He can play man-to-man defense against Chinese Dong, so if Ferguson wants to limit Chinese Dong’s performance, he will definitely send Fletcher.”
"There are indications that Nani and Valencia will compete for a position on the wing." Fabregas said: "The two players have different characteristics. Nani is more unpredictable because of his left and right foot skills. Both are good, he can cross and shoot. Valencia likes to cross after breaking through on the right, and the quality of his crosses is very high. If I were the coach, I would choose Nani, because although Valencia is in very good shape OK, but Nani's level is very high. I remember Nani scored about 10 goals and 18 assists this season. But if it was Ferguson, he might send Valencia."
Regarding Manchester United's forward configuration, Fabregas pointed out: "It stands to reason that Rooney will serve as a single center, but we do not rule out the possibility of him playing with Hernandez, because Rooney often plays the second forward position, and 'Little Pea's position is forward. When Rooney and Berbatov partnered, they played the same way, with the purpose of hitting the opponent behind."
Fabregas believes that speed is Manchester United's main weapon. He said: "When the opponent has the ball, Manchester United defends intensively like a small team. But when they steal the ball, they will launch a quick counterattack. This is a typical English football style, pursuing direct, Efficient, the difference is that they don't use long passes in the air like other English teams, but short passes."
Finally, Fabregas analyzed: "Manchester United is quite competitive, and tenacity is their main characteristic. But when their opponents control the game, they will feel uncomfortable. So I am optimistic about Real Madrid's final victory."
Not only that, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger also wrote an article analyzing the game.
Wenger writes a column for Eurosport and commented before the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Manchester United. He wrote in his column:
Real Madrid have the ability to control the game and have the upper hand in the midfield battle with Manchester United. So far, only one team has been able to steal possession from Real Madrid, and that's Barcelona, but they were eliminated by Real Madrid, so I think Saturday's final will be an open game, not just about the stars. The stage for performance.
Manchester United's rich game experience is something that has to be said. Veteran Giggs is 37 years old, but he can create threats and change the situation of the game at any time. Of course, Manchester United's game experience is not a decisive factor, because most of Real Madrid's players have participated in four "games of the century" with Barcelona. Their performance proved that they are fully capable of performing at their best under tremendous pressure.
Although Ferguson tried to let Manchester United take the initiative in the game, Real Madrid's technology was superior. Therefore, I think this time Ferguson will let Manchester United players use their physical advantages and at the same time implement strict pressure on Real Madrid players who have the ball.
As usual, the stars of both teams will play an important role in this final. Both Manchester United and Real Madrid have high-level players capable of tipping the balance of the game. In such a game, stars from both sides may change the situation of the game with a moment of flash. From this perspective, this will be a dialogue between Chinese Dong, Ronaldo and Rooney. We can even say that the outcome between these three players will directly determine who can win the championship trophy.
Another key to this game is the performance of the central defender duo of Ferdinand and Vidic. Both players are exceptional centre-backs. If Saturday's game turns into a "hand-to-hand" battle between the two sides, then both of them will have a big advantage because they both have good physical conditions. But if the protagonists of the game are Chinese Dong and Ronaldo, then the situation will be very different...
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"Fabregas and Wenger crazy?"
"Is this disrespectful to Manchester United? He actually revealed so much information to Real Madrid."
Manchester United fans complained when they saw Fabregas doing this. However, there are also Manchester United fans who have no problem with Fabregas' behavior.
"Actually, they are right. It's nothing. He analyzed it very thoroughly. He has really suffered from Wenger and his disciples over the years and has studied Manchester United from beginning to end..."
"Can Mourinho not understand what he said? Mourinho is our biggest enemy, and then the Chinese Dong and Cristiano Ronaldo!"
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