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Sporting CP has lined up its entire main lineup for this game.

Today, they are not approaching the challenge as the underdog.

Coach Jorge Jesus asked the players: "This game must go all out! We have a chance to win!"

In the two Champions League group matches, Sporting CP suffered two consecutive defeats, encountering double defeats by Dortmund and Besiktas.

But he remained undeterred.

This kind of opportunity to play against a world-class team is rare and is very helpful for the growth of many young people.

So today even when facing the favorite Manchester United, he still deployed a 4-3-3 formation.

Quite radical and not conservative at all!

And this is what Mourinho is looking forward to most.

Mourinho likes to set up a bus, but hates it when others set up a bus.

Well, it's such a double standard.

Manchester United made a certain amount of rotation in this game.

After all, they just won against Liverpool four days ago. They tried their best and had to rotate.

After all, one of the main reasons why Liverpool lost was that they did not make reasonable rotations.

Manchester United still uses a 4-2-3-1 formation in this game.

Goalkeeper De Gea,

The back four of Luke Shaw, Bailly, Blind, and Damian,

Double defensive midfielders Carrick and Fellaini,

The three front midfielders are Xia Xing, Pogba and Herrera.

Center Lukaku.

Compared with the previous game, almost the entire starting lineup has been replaced.

It is worth mentioning that Pogba was placed in the attacking midfielder position in this game.

Pogba is in a great mood.

This is his favorite position.

Here, he is closer to the goal and has a better chance of taking more shots.

Although his passing ability is world-class and Mourinho prefers him as a midfield passer, Pogba still wants to be closer to the goal.

The two discussed this controversy many times.

Mourinho insisted on his own opinion, but also gave Pogba a chance to show off as an attacking midfielder at the appropriate time.

This game is like that.

As soon as the game started, Manchester United launched a fierce attack!

Pogba is in a great mood in the attacking midfielder position!

After receiving the ball in the opening game, he suddenly dribbled forward with the ball!

Although his speed is average, he has excellent ball feel and good ball control ability.

After dodging the press of two defensive players, he volleyed from outside the penalty area!

The ball was saved by the opponent's goalkeeper Patricio and punched out with both hands!

Sporting CP escaped disaster!

Three minutes later, Pogba received Xia Xing's cross attack from the wing, moved to the right in the center of the penalty area, and volleyed!

This time it was a low kick!

Straight into the near post!

Left back Coentrao fell to the ground and made a sliding tackle, blocking the ball on the goal line!

Patricio follows up with Bigfoot to make a rescue!

Sporting CP escapes again!

In the opening two opportunities, Manchester United gave their opponents a great threat.

Thunderous applause at Old Trafford!

Perrin on the sidelines nodded and praised: "Well, yes, this guy does have offensive talent."

Mourinho remained calm: "Manchester United has many players with his shooting ability, but there are very few players with his passing skills and overall perspective in international football. Which position to play in? It cannot be based solely on personal preference, but also on the needs of the team and maximizing value.”

Perrin nodded: "That makes sense."

The game continues on the court.

Manchester United made two threatening attacks, and Sporting CP did not show weakness.

Coentrao was particularly active today.

On the left wing, he frequently pushed forward to assist, and sometimes even looked more like a winger.

And his cross is also very threatening, and Damian's defense is under great pressure.

Looking at Coentrao who was in good condition, Xia Xing felt a little emotional.

I have played against Real Madrid many times before and I have some understanding of this Portuguese star.

When they first introduced him, Real Madrid also expected him to form a rotation with Marcelo or even replace the latter.

But I didn't expect that Coentrao's status fluctuated frequently. He was not at the level of a full-back for a wealthy team, nor was he a player of the same level as Marcelo.

Maybe injuries are one aspect, but personal ability and mentality still account for the majority of the reasons.

Now that I'm back in Portugal, it's easier to play.

The two consecutive crosses in this game were both delivered to the center.

A pass was accurately delivered to the center. Center forward Dost's header was too straight and was punched out by De Gea.

The second time was a low pass, and center defender Blind struggled to make a clearance in front of the goal.

Although the ball missed the baseline, it almost resulted in an own goal, which shocked the Manchester United fans.

However, these two passes are not the most threatening offense of Sporting CP.

In the first game of the game, Fernandez's long pass tore open Manchester United's defense!

This pass passed between Pogba, Fellaini and Herrera!

Accurately found forward winger Martins!

Martins rushed into the penalty area and shot into the far corner!

De Gea goes to the ground to save!

Block the ball out of the net very quickly!

The Spanish goalkeeper has made a contribution!

This defense is world class!

And this attack is also very exciting!

If it weren't for De Gea's stability, it would most likely be a world-class coordinated goal!

Sporting CP continues to attack, and Manchester United attacks even more fiercely.

Every time the opponent's attack was disrupted, Manchester United launched a more fierce counterattack.

The team's midfield is stronger today.

Although there is only Lukaku on the front line, with Pogba, Xia Xing, Herrera and other players attacking as a team in the midfield, Manchester United still puts great pressure on the opponent.

Pogba is the most active player on the field for Manchester United now.

In the frontcourt, he boldly controls the ball, seeks to pass or shoot, and poses a great threat to the opponent's defense.

Carrick takes on the task of organizing the pass in the midfield, so that the frontcourt can always receive his delivery.

Herrera is even better at both offense and defense, running on a large area on the court and attacking actively.

Manchester United has also repeatedly created good opportunities, only one step away from scoring.

In this environment, Xia Xing has stimulated better offensive power.

In the 30th minute of the game, Carrick made a long pass to the left and accurately found Xia Xing who was advancing!

At this moment, Xia Xing is not as steady as usual, but feels like Rashford!

Full of vigor!

The position of receiving the ball is on the left side of the penalty area, and he directly stops the ball and cuts in!

Rushing into the penalty area!

Shooting!

The ball hits the near corner of the goal directly!

1-0!

Manchester United scored the first goal!

Xia Xing opened the scoring!

This shot was very violent and neat!

From receiving the ball, to cutting inside, to shooting, three consecutive actions were completed in one go!

This is simply the quality a striker should have!

And this is just the beginning!

In the 39th minute of the game, Carrick passed the ball from the backcourt again, looking for Herrera in the right front!

Herrera sprinted with the ball and passed Coentrao who was chasing back!

Decisive cross!

Lukaku was trapped by Mathieu and couldn't jump!

The ball flew to the back point!

Xia Xing jumped high and headed the ball!

The ball hit the net!

2-0!

Manchester United scored another goal to expand the lead!

Xia Xing scored twice!

Mourinho on the sidelines excitedly hit his left palm with his right fist!

"Beautiful header! Top attacker!"