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The first leg of the quarter-finals was won by Manchester United 4-3.

The second leg of the quarter-finals was won by Manchester United 1-0.

Manchester United won the two Champions League quarter-finals.

Not only a complete victory in terms of score, but also a complete victory at the tactical level.

In the live broadcast room, Alan Shearer analyzed these two games.

"In the two Manchester derbies, Mourinho used two different tactics.

“Although the forms were different, they all won in the end,

"This is the power of a master tactician!

"In the first game, Mourinho attacked with all his strength. The reason is very simple because many defensive players were absent due to injuries.

"But even if they gave up their most familiar defensive tactics,

“I can still play with full attacking power on the field.

“In the end we defeated Manchester City 4-3 at home.

"In today's game, Manchester United played with all its main players, and the defensive front was well-organized.

"Mourinho retreated decisively and started to move the bus.

“In the end, they relied on their solid front line to keep the goal in check.

“And he also scored a winning goal before the end, which completely killed the game.

"In front of the powerful Guardiola, Mourinho showed his master-level ability.

“Finally led the team to the semi-finals of the Champions League!

“When we won the Europa League last season, some fans were unconvinced.

"They think Manchester United is not recovering and the Europa League title is too low.

“But look now, they’re in the semi-finals of the Champions League!

"With such results, even if it ends here, this season has been quite successful!"

Alan Shearer praised Manchester United as always, while Carragher curled his lips next to him.

"Manchester United was able to win these two games because Mourinho did have a few tricks up his sleeve.

“But I think the key to them winning is because of xia.

"In the first game, Xia made three passes and one shot. He was the absolute contributor to the team's win.

“United wouldn’t be winning without his playmaking in midfield;

"In this game, Xiao retreated to the midfielder position and defended with all his strength to keep the goal.

“Without his defensive coordination in the midfield, Manchester United would not have kept a clean sheet.

"To say that Manchester United defeated Manchester City, it would be better to say that Manchester United had a super star on the field.

"Xia beat Manchester City, that's all."

Even if Manchester United won the ball, Carragher was still unwilling to acknowledge Manchester United's recovery and success.

But what he said is correct. Xia Xing was the absolute leader of the team in these two games.

The core of offense, the core of defense, and the core of technology.

It's a world of difference with him on the team and without him on the team.

Take a look at the Premier League game four days ago. It was also a Manchester derby. There was no Xia Xing in the first half and the team was swept 0-3. In the second half, Xia Xing came on as a substitute and created a four-goal comeback.

Xia Xing's role for this Manchester United is absolutely unparalleled.

On the offensive side, he is good at passing and shooting, which makes it difficult for the opponent to defend.

On the defensive level, his organizational skills are top-notch. Although he is young, he has a leadership temperament.

With his outstanding personal abilities, he is definitely the most comprehensive midfield star in international football today.

Even if he doesn't mention his skills, just relying on his physical ability, he can be used as two people.

On the court, David Silva was exchanging jerseys with Xia Xing.

David Silva tried his best in this game, but still failed to help the team score.

Looking at the young Xia Xing in front of him, he admired it extremely.

Even though they were mortal enemies, he still chose to exchange jerseys with Xia Xing.

This is also a rare scene in Manchester derby.

After all, as mortal enemies, players from both sides rarely exchange jerseys after the game.

"Xia, you performed so well in this game. No, I should say that you have performed very well this season."

"Thanks."

"Without you, Manchester United wouldn't be as strong as it is now."

"Thank you, the whole Manchester United team is very strong, I am just one of them."

"Oh, there is a villain in me who said to me, what should you say to see if you can find a way to lure Xia to Manchester City. But my reason tells me that even if you leave Manchester United one day, it is absolutely impossible to join. Manchester City’s.”

"Well, it's true. I've been a Manchester United fan since I was a child. Joining Manchester City or Liverpool is as outrageous as if I were to become a Japanese citizen."

"Young man, your future is limitless, but I really hope you can transfer and leave Manchester United as soon as possible so that we can feel less pressure to compete for the league title."

Players rarely chat with each other, Xia Xing and David Silva are exceptions.

However, Mourinho and Guardiola had a few words on the sidelines.

Guardiola was not in a good mood, but when Mourinho came up to him and offered to shake his hand, he couldn't say anything.

"Man, it's always exciting to compete against you."

"Forget it, I don't like fighting with you. Kicking a bus is boring."

"It doesn't matter, whatever you say is fine. Anyway, for me, winning is the most important thing, and everything else doesn't matter."

"With this season being so strong, aren't you afraid that you will run out of luck and run into trouble next season?"

"It doesn't matter. If I win the Champions League again, it doesn't matter if I'm fired next season."

"Well, good luck to you."

The lights at the Etihad Stadium looked dim today, and Manchester City's season can be said to have ended prematurely.

They lost the league, the League Cup, the FA Cup, and now they are on their way to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

The remaining Premier League games are of little significance to them.

Even if they win all of them, they can't reverse Manchester United to the top.

Even if they lose all of them, it is almost impossible to lose the top four position.

This season is over, everything is over.

Behind them is the dejected Manchester City, and the Manchester United players can walk out of the Etihad Stadium with their heads held high.

And a day later, the results of the other quarter-finals were all announced.

Liverpool narrowly defeated Juventus in the match against Juventus.

The total score of the two rounds of the game was 5-2, and Liverpool narrowly passed.

The combination of Firmino, Mane and Salah is invincible, and it is simply the hottest striker combination this season.

Juventus's defense is under great pressure and it is really difficult to withstand such a level of attack.

Juventus also has talented strikers on the front line, Mandzukic and Higuain are their important firepower output points.

However, only Mandzukic performed well in these two games.

One goal per game, Mandzukic played well.

But Higuain missed many chances to score, which made coach Allegri shake his head.

Especially when Buffon was sent off with a red card, Juventus, who played 10 against 11, completely lost the chance to advance.

After the game, coach Allegri said: "We need a stable goal, especially in this kind of strong dialogue."

These words seemed to be pointing at Higuain who performed poorly.

And this sentence also became the fuse of a transfer deal this summer... (End of this chapter)