1007 I only Want 1 Goal!
The away dressing room at Old Trafford was in chaos from the moment the players walked in.
Coaches, employees and players, everyone performs their duties, seemingly chaotic, but there are certain rules.
The players all sat in their positions panting, discussing the trend of the first half.
Especially the problems that some players have in cooperating with each other, they will share and even argue.
This situation is not special in the team coached by Gao Shen.
In many cases, debate is also a way to promote communication and enhance tacit cooperation.
When Gao Shen walked in with Carlo, Zidane, Hierro and others, everyone was almost busy.
Gao Shen looked at the time and began to enter the deployment of the intermission.
"The game went well in the first half, Manchester United's tactics were very targeted, but our performance was also very good, zero-nil is a reasonable result."
Gao Shen's words set the tone for the first half. He neither praised his opponent nor belittled him. He was seeking truth from facts.
This is also a profound and consistent style.
He's always matter-of-fact.
"We all know that we won the first round, leading 1-0, and we will have a slight advantage in the total score, so I can tell you with certainty that in the second half, Manchester United will definitely take the initiative."
"Even, I don't rule out them attacking at the beginning of the second half."
The players nodded one after another, agreeing with the profound analysis and judgment.
Gao Shen pulled over a tactical board, and Zidane had already laid out the formation diagram and lineup configuration of the two sides on it.
Two people were circled in the deep focus, Ryan Giggs and Welbeck.
Manchester United's targeted tactics in the first half were very successful, the key lies in the use of these two players.
Especially Ryan Giggs.
Needless to say defense, when switching from defense to offense, his holding and advancing on the right side is a very important weapon for Manchester United.
The strategy given by Gao Shen is,
Toni Kroos' position has to be retreated a little further.
On the one hand, it can suppress Giggs, on the other hand, it can help Harvey Alonso, and even replace Harvey Alonso, becoming the team's late organizer, so that Real Madrid's midfield can be effectively operated.
In the first half, Real Madrid's scope appeared in the operation of the midfield.
Even Gao Shen let go of the restrictions on Harvey Alonso.
"Don't Welbeck like to follow you? Then you let him follow, try to pull him away, and cut off the connection of Manchester United's frontcourt players, especially the connection with Nani and Rooney."
In the first half, Manchester United's several attacks were played around these three players in the frontcourt, and many of them were long passes.
This is because Ryan Giggs also withdrew back.
Real Madrid's advantage in strength forced Manchester United to deal with it cautiously.
Had it not been for Giggs' retracement, Manchester United would not have been able to defend the right.
The left side where Ronaldo is located has always been the area with the strongest attacking firepower of Real Madrid.
Gao Shen also reminded Arbeloa that it is appropriate to go forward, because Giggs has retreated, and the pressure on the left side is very small. Go forward more and participate in the front offense. At least you can increase some support point.
"In the second half, we still have to maintain the advantage of passing and possession, and try to mobilize and pull Manchester United's defensive formation as much as possible."
After speaking, Gao Shen began to explain some tactical adjustments in the second half, emphasizing two points, increasing Manchester United's forward passing and kicking in the 30-meter area.
This is a very threatening area. As long as the ball can be passed in this area, Manchester United's defense will be finished sooner or later, and the opportunity that Real Madrid is waiting for will definitely appear.
There is also a quick counterattack after switching from defense to offense. This is the traditional advantage of Real Madrid, but Gao Shen suggested that Benzema should run to the two ribs more, stand still, hold the ball, and wait for the second wave of his teammates attack.
"Manchester United has only one midfielder, Carrick!"
"As long as we can attack the penalty area and the ball reaches the penalty area, there will always be gaps outside the penalty area of Manchester United. This is our opportunity, we must seize it!"
In terms of tactical details, Gao Shen made adjustments, and on the whole, he also made targeted deployments.
If Manchester United dare to attack, then Real Madrid will attack Manchester United.
"If they dare to come up, we'll fuck him!" Gao Shen hit the palm of his left hand hard with his right fist, making a muffled sound.
"When they retreat, we will retreat, slow down the pace, control the ball, and consume them; when they come up to grab, we will go head-on. We must have confidence in our own strength, especially our offense."
Gao Shen's words greatly boosted the morale of the team.
To put it simply, his strategy is, Manchester United enters, Real Madrid follows, everyone fights to the death; Manchester United retreats, Real Madrid also retreats, but must seize the possession of the ball and use the ball to consume the opponent.
But Gao Shen also mentioned one point, that is Welbeck's speed.
The speed of this Manchester United striker is really fast. The several threats in the first half were created after he dribbled the ball and forcibly passed Harvey Alonso, especially when Rooney opened the central defender. Welbeck's impact was very threatening.
Gao Shen reminded Varane and Pepe to pay close attention to Welbeck.
"And Raphael."
Gao Shen circled Manchester United's right back on the tactical board.
"I don't know if you have noticed, there was a forward in the first half, before the end of the game."
Gao Shen's words left many people in a daze, obviously they didn't notice.
"He missed the halfway line," Toni Kroos replied.
Gao Shen turned his head to look at the German, and nodded with a smile. Toni Kroos is really smart at playing football.
"That's right, he was destroyed by you before he crossed the center line."
This is a deep appreciation for Toni Kroos.
"But this is by no means an accident, because I noticed at the time that Schneiderlin's position was on the right, filling for Raphael, which proves that he was by no means an accidental player's autonomous behavior, but A purposeful attack."
This is a very small and inconspicuous detail, but Gao Shen noticed it.
After careful consideration, everyone found it very reasonable.
Sometimes, this kind of strong dialogue, the key to determining the outcome of the game is not the overall situation or targeted tactics, but some extremely small details.
Real Madrid's strength is indeed stronger than Manchester United, but not so strong that they ignore the details.
On the contrary, if Real Madrid does not do the details well and is not ready, then Real Madrid will definitely lose.
"I have a hunch that Rafael made a forward move at the end of the first half, and Manchester United will probably strengthen his offensive strength in the second half. After all, if there is only Nani on the left, our defensive pressure will be much smaller. But if they suddenly attack from the right..."
Gao Shen slid an arrow on the tactical board and directly hit Real Madrid's penalty area from the right.
Giggs and Rafael, these two players can really do that.
"You have to draw my attention."
As soon as Gao Shen finished speaking, Huo Di turned his head and pointed at Toni Kroos, "Tony, in the first half you were sabotaging it, and in the second half you tried to grab the ball and hit their counterattack."
Once Rafael and Giggs are in the front, Manchester United's right will be empty, and Ronaldo will have a chance.
"Understood." Tony Cross nodded immediately.
Gao Shen also asked Modric to pay attention to being able to suppress Carrick going forward, and supporting Xavi Alonso when he was delayed, and to take more balls and control more balls.
"In a word, tonight, we will take away a victory from Old Trafford!"
"And we are only one goal away from this victory!"
"As soon as we score, the game is over!"
"Do you have confidence?"
"Yes!" The players all stood up and shouted in unison.
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With the head coach at the level of Gaoshen, coupled with the assistance of the coaching staff, especially the data analysis system created by Gaoshen, the deduction and prediction of the game has been very accurate.
At the beginning of the second half, Ferguson really took the lead in launching a wave of rushing attacks, and even got consecutive chances to hit the goal, but Casillas performed very steadily.
Real Madrid also quickly launched a counterattack.
Just like the layout of Gaoshenzhong, if Manchester United came up, Real Madrid would dare to fight back.
As soon as the second half started, the two teams fought fiercely, and no one would give in.
But Real Madrid's offense is obviously more threatening, especially in the 53rd minute, Di Maria broke through Evra forcibly from the right, broke into the right side of the penalty area, and crossed the left foot from the bottom line to the front of the small penalty area .
Whether it was Benzema in the middle or Ronaldo in the back, they failed to follow up in time, causing the football to slip past and miss the opportunity.
Manchester United also clearly realized that if they continue to attack like this, they may not be able to score first.
In the fifty-sixth minute, it was Di Maria's pass again. Benzema crossed the ball from the top area of the arc. Toni Kroos, who followed up, hit a curve ball and went straight to the upper right corner of the goal. De Gea struggled to save.
Two consecutive attacks made Manchester United aware of the danger.
Ferguson signaled the team to slow down the offensive slightly and stabilize the defense, and Real Madrid also took this opportunity to slow down the rhythm and control the ball.
The game was back on the route planned by Gao Shen.
But also at a stalemate.
Both Gao Shen and Ferguson are constantly adjusting the team, trying to change the situation through adjustments.
But often as long as one side takes the lead a little bit, the other side adjusts immediately, and then dies down.
This brought the game to a stalemate.
However, as Gao Shen said in the first round of the game, fighters often appear in the stalemate.
In this stalemate, Real Madrid also showed their technical advantages, especially in passing and possession.
In the 61st minute, Real Madrid had a 15-foot pass in a row. Modric sent a direct pass from the outside of the penalty area. Di Maria slanted into the right rib of the penalty area. When he could shoot with his right foot, he chose Stopped the ball with his right foot and hit the goal with his left foot.
Just stop the ball, Vidic fell to the ground and blocked the shot.
The Manchester United central defender is old, but he is always strong!
"Di Maria's scoring ability still needs to be strengthened, what a pity!" Gao Shen said regretfully.
If he hit the goal with his right foot just now, the ball would have been scored.
Zidane thinks so.
Real Madrid began to show their advantages and began to create threats frequently, but Manchester United also performed very tenaciously, struggling to support, and waiting for Real Madrid to make mistakes.
Now it depends on who will make mistakes first.
Real Madrid? Or Manchester United?