Chapter 636 Seeing Fallen Leaves Again

In the locker room, it was rare for Ferguson not to get angry, and it was not the time to get angry, because he and the team were facing a severe test.

Barcelona's performance today far exceeded his imagination, mainly because Messi was activated. Messi's performance on the right and center was simply a monster, completely disrupting Manchester United's pre-league arrangements.

But it cannot be said that Manchester United's players did not perform well. Everyone worked hard, even Evra, who was so angry that he cried for his father and mother.

But he still chose to replace Evra with Heinze. Maybe it would be easier for Heinze to defend Messi because they are both Argentine, not to mention that Heinze's defensive ability is better than Evra's. , originally using Evra in the starting lineup was to strengthen the offense, but now the defense can't handle it, how could it not be Heinze.

Then he made another change, which was that Ronaldo and Rooney exchanged positions. Ronaldo played on the left and Rooney played on the right. The strongest Ronaldo was used to collide with the strongest Messi. This should be able to contain Barcelona. Unbridled attack from the right.

The last point, and the point he is most worried about, is Modric.

Modric has already received a yellow card. If he receives another yellow card, he will be dismissed. It wasn't so scary originally, but Messi always changes direction in the middle, and Modric definitely can't hide. It was already obvious in the first half that Modric has a hard time watching Messi, so the cost of getting another yellow card is very high.

There are several people available on the bench, but none of them can replace Modric. Modric is Manchester United's current command tower. Without the command tower, if he comes off the field, Manchester United's offense and defense will be completely paralyzed.

He thought about it throughout the break and still hadn't made a decision.

It wasn't until he walked out of the tunnel that he suddenly slapped his head and felt that he was really stupid. This was just the first round, so why bother worrying about winning or losing? Manchester United still won a goal.

"Hey man, let's get Park warmed up."

If he doesn't replace Modric, naturally no one will replace Modric...

"Hey, Modric is still on the court. Isn't Ferguson worried about him getting another card?"

"Well, Ronaldo moved to the left, and Rooney moved to the right. This is a big change. Ronaldo on the left should be able to contain Barcelona's offense to a certain extent. This is indeed a masterstroke."

Rijkaard squinted his eyes and carefully examined the changes in Manchester United. Naturally, he also had some thoughts on Ronaldo's position change, but he could not put Messi on the left and could only passively accept that Ronaldo came. So what, Barcelona will not change its offensive rhythm and plan.

beep,

The second half of the game started again.

Barcelona took the lead and Gudjohnsen knocked the ball to Ronaldinho, who passed it back to Xavi. After a 15-minute rest, Ronaldinho's face looked much better. After all, he hadn't worked as hard as he did today all season long. He trotted forward leisurely, failing to notice that Barcelona's attack was still on the right.

beep,

Ronaldo immediately fouled Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who switched to the left, also seemed to play very shrewdly. He brought down Messi very simply without any cards. Barcelona's intention to immediately launch a fast break was ruined.

The rhythm was interrupted, Barcelona could only switch to a positional battle, and Messi could not sprint. Attacking again, Scholes kicked the ball out of the sideline, and then Scholes was replaced by Park Ji-sung.

"Park?"

"He can't guard Messi either, but combined with Ronaldo's containment, it should be able to achieve a certain effect. It may also be possible to deploy such defensive tactics."

"Sir Alex is Sir Alex, and he never sticks to ordinary tactical thinking."

Deco threw a boundary ball on the right wing,

Like a civet, Park Ji-sung immediately grabbed the ball in front of Gudjohnsen and poked it to Ronaldo. Ronaldo immediately sprinted with the ball. Ferguson explained during the break how Messi should play! Just play how you want, and you have to play better than him!

The dignified third player in the Champions League can't let Messi steal the limelight! Cristiano Ronaldo gritted his teeth and sprinted. When he thought of what Ferguson had just said, he felt the rage of fighting burning in his heart. Yes, he could not catch up with Dong Fangzhuo, but he could not lose to Messi!

The year before last, under the influence of Pique, he was wary of Messi. But last year, Dong Fangzhuo emerged strongly and he shifted his target to Dong Fangzhuo. But now, even Messi wants to overpower him?

No!

He cut the instep of his right foot, rushed past Zambrotta with the ball, and turned to the center. There was no fancy fake move, just strong acceleration.

Dong Fangzhuo was already approaching him in the middle. Puyol approached Dong Fangzhuo tacitly, and Thuram was able to come out to block Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo's knee swung to the right, but his right foot immediately hit the bottom line!

call,

He dribbled the ball into Barcelona's penalty area!

Although Thuram's reaction was quick enough, it still gave Ronaldo a chance to shoot.

boom!

The ball hit the side netting with great force.

The Barcelona fans in the stands had not broken out in a cold sweat for a long time, and this time they were finally moved.

"This guy's shooting skills are a bit poor, but his breakthrough is stronger than Dong's!"

"But there is no accurate shot. I would rather he shoot than Dong. Dong's shot is too deadly."

In their eyes, Dong Fangzhuo's shooting threat is greater, and they are more afraid of Dong Fangzhuo.

Ronaldinho finally chased back and got the ball, and then he made a long pass directly to Gudjohnsen. Gudjohnsen failed to form a confrontation with Ferdinand, and Vidic next to him easily headed the ball away. However, after Modric got the ball, he also wanted to find Dong Fangzhuo, but failed to pass the ball. Instead, Iniesta's cool left foot volley found Messi. Messi sent a direct pass in the middle, Gudjohnsen The left rib of the penalty area grabbed the shot in front of Vidic! But Ferdinand stretched his leg to block the baseline!

"Perfect defensive cooperation, Vidic and Ferdinand are indeed the best central defender combination in the Premier League. The passive situation makes their cooperation even more valuable. If Manchester United casually replaces a central defender now, the goal may be lost. They are the best central defender combination that Sir Alex Ferguson has been searching for for so many years."

Lineker's words were correct.

Barcelona issued a tactical corner kick. Xavi handed the ball to Ronaldinho in the corner of the penalty area. Ronaldinho held back a cow's tail. Neville easily let Ronaldinho go down. The latter The ball was swept towards the center of Manchester United's penalty area with a low foot. Vidic grabbed the ball ahead of Gudjohnsen and made a tackle.

The ball missed the near corner post and missed the baseline, almost causing an own goal...

Vidic and Ferdinand were focused throughout. Xavi took another corner kick, and this time with Vidic's cover, it was Ferdinand's turn to head the ball out.

Manchester United launched a quick counterattack!

This time Dong Fangzhuo did not come back to participate in corner kick defense, but was near the midline.

When the ball fell to Modric's feet, Modric wasted no more. Cristiano Ronaldo rushed forward from the penalty area. Modric passed the ball directly to a place ten meters in front of Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi was The person behind him reacted and quickly chased back.

At this time, only Messi is the closest. If Messi doesn't chase him, no one can get close to Ronaldo.

Ronaldo felt the wind behind him approaching him quickly, but he still gritted his teeth and accelerated. The ball quickly passed through the midfield, and he did not forget to take a look at Dong Fangzhuo in the middle.

Dong Fangzhuo's running position is a bit coquettish, a bit S-shaped, not very fast. He must be confusing Thuram and Puyol. As long as Ronaldo is fast enough and rushes into Barcelona's penalty area, Dong Fangzhuo can also play the greatest containment role, and Ronaldo does not have to pass the ball to Dong Fangzhuo.

Thuram and Puyol were indeed in a bit of a hurry. They did not dare to retreat while shrinking to the middle, and tried not to let Dong Fangzhuo open the distance.

"Come on!"

"rush!"

Manchester United saw hope of counterattack, which was a pretty good opportunity.

Ronaldo did not pass the ball. He quickly changed to the center and soon cut into Barcelona's penalty area. Messi had almost rushed behind Ronaldo.

At that moment, he wanted to reach out his left hand and hold Ronaldo.

But the eye-catching white penalty area line reminded him that he couldn't! It's a foul if you pull it.

Boom——

Ronaldo finally forced his kick the moment he entered Barcelona's penalty area. The moment he shot, Valdes had already rushed to the line of the small penalty area, turned sideways and pounced with both hands, and the ball flew out towards the right sideline.

Dong Fangzhuo reacted very quickly, turned sharply to the right and rushed towards the ball.

I wipe it!

At that moment, Puyol gave up following up. Even if Dong Fangzhuo got the ball, he would not be able to immediately threaten Barcelona's goal.

Finally, Dong Fangzhuo stopped the ball before Sylvinho. Without stopping, he pulled the ball past Sylvinho and swept the ball across the middle. Rooney finally rushed over and took the ball forward. , passing the ball to the back point before Deco.

Cristiano Ronaldo leaped high and headed for the ball with Thuram at the same time!

boom--

Ronaldo took the advantage and headed the ball towards the near corner, but the ball hit Messi. The ball quickly jumped up. Messi did not dare to neglect and immediately took advantage of his short legs to sweep the ball away. Outside the restricted area.

"Dong!"

"Dong!"

Lineker and Martin Taylor almost stared with their eyes wide open, because Dong Fangzhuo had already run back to the center on the right and intercepted Messi's clearance ball.

Behind him, Ronaldinho, who was no more than a meter away, suddenly slowed down at this moment. Because the panting Ronaldinho saw Dong Fangzhuo open his shooting stance.

Yes,

Shoot!

boom--

The inside of Dong Fangzhuo's right foot hit the middle of the ball. The ball rose from the ground 35 meters away and roared over Puyol's head.

Puyol subconsciously turned his head and stared at the ball. The ball seemed to be spinning very slowly in the air and headed towards the upper right corner of the goal.

this……

He seemed to have a premonition of something.

"Falling leaves!"

"See the fallen leaves again!"

Such a familiar trajectory of the ball naturally made Lineker scream out instantly.

This is indeed fallen leaves.

"goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal!"