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Modric scored a goal, and the home fans at Old Trafford suddenly lost their voices again.

The team they loved lost the ball again.

The ears were filled with the cheers of the opponent's fans, which was extremely harsh.

When they lost the first goal just now, they were still full of confidence in the team.

After all, they had plenty of opportunities at the beginning.

But now, when they lost the second goal, the fans were a little confused.

Can we really beat Real Madrid?

They are too strong...

Even this emotion made the Manchester United players on the field a little frustrated.

Looking at the Real Madrid players on the opposite side who were excited to celebrate again, the Manchester United players were a little stunned.

We have done our best, why can't we score a goal, why can't we defend?

Xia Xing is still encouraging his teammates, but it seems that the effect is not particularly good this time.

Xia Xing is very capable, but he is still inexperienced, which is indeed a problem.

Especially in leading the team, there is an inherent disadvantage.

At this time on the sidelines, Manchester United's substitutions are in progress.

The fourth official holds up a sign.

No. 27 off, No. 16 on!

Fellaini, who was injured, was replaced by vice-captain Carrick!

This substitution was beyond many people's expectations.

Many people thought that Mourinho would replace young attackers.

For example, Rashford, Mata, and Lingard were still sitting on the bench.

They were indeed warming up just now.

But Mourinho finally chose veteran Carrick.

On the sidelines of the court, Carrick jogged on the spot and raised his legs high, ready to go on the court.

Since returning from injury, he has been in good shape and has also scored goals.

Mourinho patted him on the shoulder.

"Michael, do you understand why I decided to send you up?"

"The team needs someone who is emotionally stable to play, and I am the most suitable person."

"That's right! The team is weak now, and Xia's control is a bit difficult. After all, he has too little experience in Manchester United, so you need to play to control the situation."

"No problem, I will do my best! Control the situation, boost morale, and try to score a goal before the end of the first half."

Looking at Carrick's determined eyes, Mourinho let out a long breath.

"Michael, if you were five years younger, I would definitely establish you as the absolute core on the field, because you are even more suitable than Xia. With Xia on the field, his abundant physical energy can make the team seem to have one more person to play; and with you on the field, the team can have one more temporary head coach full of wisdom and overall view on the field."

Carrick smiled slightly and said nothing more.

He looked in the direction of the field, and seemed to be thinking about something in his mind.

At this time, Manchester United had just finished a defense, Xia Xing intercepted the ball, and passed it straight to Sanchez in front of the right.

Sanchez advanced with the ball, made several fake moves in a row, and suddenly cut inside!

Casemiro knocked him down without hesitation this time!

The referee blew the whistle!

Yellow card!

This time the referee did not hesitate at all!

He must give a yellow card!

In this game, Casemiro knocked down Manchester United players many times in a row, and the range of his movements was a bit large.

Although it was not a malicious foul, it had already led to Fellaini's departure.

If the referee does not make some actions to control the field, if Manchester United players have emotional problems next, it will be troublesome.

It was also with this opportunity that Carrick was able to come on as a substitute.

Seeing Carrick on the court, Xia Xing quickly ran over, took off his captain's armband, and carefully put it on Carrick's arm.

Carrick nodded: "Xia, hard work."

Xia Xing asked: "How to deal with this free kick?"

"You take the penalty."

"Find an opportunity to rush?"

"Okay."

At this time, several offensive players surrounded him, and Xia Xing arranged tactics with them.

Lukaku and Sanchez will wait for the opportunity in the front court, and Pogba will wait for the response in the left front.

He knocked the ball to Carrick in the middle and accelerated along the right.

Tear open the defense at more points and pull the Real Madrid line.

The discussion has been decided, and everyone is in position.

This position is about 38 meters away from the goal, and Xia Xing is standing next to the ball.

Carrick is waiting for the ball in the middle, and the Real Madrid soldiers are waiting in the penalty area.

Seeing the opponent's formation, Carrick in the middle frowned.

Real Madrid's defense is too tight.

Not to mention Lukaku and Sanchez, even Pogba is trapped in the defensive crowd.

The two full-backs Ashley Young and Valencia who want to advance have no space to sprint.

If Xia Xing's idea is followed, it will be too difficult to create opportunities.

It is already 44 minutes into the first half, and the game is about to end.

The best way to boost morale is to score goals.

In this attack, we must go all out to score a goal!

At this time, the referee whistled, Xia Xing slowly retreated and knocked the ball sideways!

Then he quickly sprinted along the right side!

Although this was Xia Xing's weak foot position, more than 20 minutes ago, he had performed a wonderful one-stop sprint along the right side and almost scored a goal.

So no one in Real Madrid dared to underestimate Xia Xing. Marcelo stayed with him, and Casemiro was ready to assist in defense.

The ball was passed to Carrick, and Manchester United's players also started at the same time!

Carrick has many passing points!

But Real Madrid players were also on guard and defended all the points!

At this time, Alan Shearer in the live broadcast room also discovered this.

"Carrick doesn't have a particularly good passing route.

"What will he do next?

"Carrick received the ball and took a step forward.

"Obviously looking for a suitable passing route,

"But Real Madrid's formation is very compact, and there is really no suitable one...

"He kicked it!

"It was actually a long shot!

"The ball went straight to the upper right corner of the goal!

"The arc is huge!

"Navas jumped up, but was still a step slower!

"The ball spun into the net!

"The ball went in!

"It was really beyond everyone's expectations!

"Just when everyone thought Carrick would pass the ball,

"The Manchester United vice-captain actually chose to shoot!

"About 35 meters from the goal,

"Carrick's arc ball went straight into the dead corner!

"This shot was completely unexpected by Navas!

"1 to 2!

"Manchester United scored a goal!

"At the end of the first half,

"Manchester United scored a valuable goal!

"You know, there is a qualitative difference between falling behind by two goals and falling behind by one goal!

"Mourinho has more room for tactical adjustments in the midfield!

"The Manchester United vice-captain's position has been greatly enhanced!

"This is the sharpest long-range shot in this game!

"His shot was like a scimitar, cutting through the powerful Real Madrid's defense!

"One strike to defeat the enemy!

"You know, this is Carrick's first shot after coming on as a substitute!

"It's wonderful!

"Manchester United has rekindled the hope of victory in this game!

"Listen to the applause and cheers at Old Trafford!

"This is all for their meritorious veterans!

"Carrick!

"Hero!"