Super Marshal

What Gao Han could think of, Mourinho also thought of.

The second half of the game went as Gao Han expected, with Real Madrid retreating across the board. Mourinho was obviously very aware of his team's situation. He said at halftime that the retreat was for a better counterattack, but in fact, he was just trying to protect the team. The physical fitness can last the entire game without collapse.

It can be said that after the two sides changed sides and fought again, Real Madrid basically defended passively except for two seemingly counterattacks and a long shot at the beginning.

But Mourinho obviously also expected Gao Han's intention. While retreating across the board, the formation was kept very compact, especially in the defense of Manchester City's midfield. Mourinho worked even harder, Mourinho O and Lass Diarra suppressed Modric and David Silva.

Mourinho's skill in organizing targeted defense is still quite high.

This allowed Real Madrid's pressure to weaken after the start of the second half, but the overall defensive formation was still monolithic. Coupled with the full retreat, Manchester City still failed to threaten the Galacticos' goal.

The pace of the game was fast and very tense. Both sides were very cautious. Manchester City controlled the ball and Real Madrid defended with all their strength. The two sides barely maintained a certain balance. Neither Gao Han nor Mourinho dared to adjust easily and made Too many changes, especially substitutions.

Fifteen minutes into the second half, both sides had used up a lot of energy, especially Real Madrid. The pressing pressure had obviously weakened a lot, but Mourinho's team had become more compact, almost clinging to the penalty area. cutting edge.

This made Gao Han on the sidelines frown.

"Mourinho is like a stone in a cesspit, smelly and hard!"

Stinky describes his temper, while hard describes his coaching style, especially his defense.

"If this trend continues, we won't be able to break through until the end of this game." Brian Kidd said with resentment.

Gao Han nodded, that was indeed the case, especially once the physical energy of both sides was almost exhausted, the game was likely to be drawn into a draw, which Gao Han did not want to see.

Of course, when the time comes, he will not hesitate to use skill cards to strengthen the team's offense.

He has been on a winning streak for the past eleven years. How could he let his winning streak be interrupted in the hands of Mourinho?

What's more, the purpose of coaching Manchester City is for the Champions League, and now they are only two steps away from the Champions League. He will not let Mourinho succeed in any case.

However, the skill card is his last killer move. Before that, he still has many moves he can use.

"Go and let Gareth Bale warm up." Gao Han said lightly.

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Manchester City's substitute players will run out to warm up every once in a while to maintain the heat of their body functions so that they can play their role faster after taking the field. However, if the opponent is interested in observing, it is not difficult to find the opportunity to make substitutions, especially in the second half.

As soon as Brian Kidd walked to the bench and asked Gareth Bale to go out to warm up, the Real Madrid coaching bench immediately received the news. Mourinho also looked very seriously at Wales who was warming up in the distance from the visiting team's coaching bench. winger.

"Gareth Bale!" Mourinho read the player's name, his eyes flashing with solemnity.

Of course he will not forget the Welsh players, because in the Champions League group stage half a year ago, Gareth Bale shone at the Bernabeu Stadium, bringing disaster to him and his Real Madrid. It was also that battle that allowed The Welshman became famous instantly.

What Gareth Bale is best at is speed, which is very impactful. After joining Manchester City, his shooting skills have also been greatly improved, and Gao Han's use of him is also very interesting. The Welshman became famous on the left wing, but Gao Han He is always deployed on the right wing, taking Sanchez's place.

Last time at the Bernabeu, Gareth Bale kicked Arbeloa out on the left wing, but what about this time?

Is it the left wing where the Welshman is more sure? Or the right wing he has often played this season?

How shrewd Mourinho is, he quickly realized that the left wing was more likely.

So, the remaining suspense is, who will he replace?

In Manchester City's frontcourt offensive combination, every player is crucial. Benzema is the bridgehead and tactical fulcrum, and he has strong personal ability and scoring ability. Kaká and Cristiano Ronaldo are Needless to say, Sanchez's role is also very obvious and he is a wing assault weapon.

In the current situation, in addition to Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká, who is in good form in this game, Benzema and Sanchez are also possible. It is not even ruled out that Gao Han replaces a midfielder to strengthen the striker.

Soon, in full view of everyone, Gareth Bale ran back after warming up, and was pulled to his side by Gao Han. After whispering some instructions, he walked to the sidelines and prepared to make substitutions.

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"It's the 67th minute of the second half and Manchester City made their first substitution of the game."

"Gareth Bale is going to play. This player's performance against Real Madrid in the group stage was very eye-catching. I don't know if he can repeat his wonderful performance this time."

"Let's see, Gareth Bale was replaced by Benzema, center Benzema."

"Gao Han's substitution is very bold. Benzema is the fulcrum of Manchester City's frontcourt attack and his tactical role is very obvious. However, he chose to replace him at this time. I guess Gao Han also saw that after Real Madrid shrank its defense, Benzema The horse's role was not obvious in the double attack between Albiol and Bruno Alves."

“But how do you play when Gareth Bale comes on?”

"Cristiano Ronaldo was moved to the center and Gareth Bale appeared on the left. This should be regarded as a signal to strengthen the attack."

"Mourinho also seemed a little nervous on the sidelines. He kept calling out to the Real Madrid players. He was obviously making tactical adjustments to Manchester City's substitutions, but the Portuguese madman still did not make follow-up substitutions."

"This is not surprising. After all, the current situation between the two sides is difficult to predict, and the effect of the substitution is not obvious."

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Gareth Bale is particularly excited to step onto the Bernabeu Stadium again.

This is the second time in his career that he has stepped into this stadium. The last time he was famous and famous here, and this time it was another Champions League semi-final with a million dollars. Gareth Bale hopes that he can Once again performed to the same level as half a year ago.

The person standing in front of him was still his old opponent from last time, Arbeloa.

The Spanish right back was already out of breath. When he saw him, his face was solemn, as if he was facing a formidable enemy.

Gareth Bale strode over and smiled at Arbeloa, "Hello, long time no see."

But what he responded to was a cold snort from Arbeloa. Obviously, the last meeting was a nightmare for him.

Whether it was at the Santiago Bernabeu or Manchester's City Stadium, Gareth Bale created quite a threat from his side, which led to Real Madrid's rout.

Now they meet again, Gareth Bale is still coming on as a substitute, young, strong and full of energy, but Arbeloa has been tortured by Cristiano Ronaldo for more than an hour, and his energy has been greatly exhausted. The shadows of those two games half a year ago are waxing and waning. How can Arbeloa not be worried?

The game restarted, and as expected, Manchester City still played more on the wings.

Gao Han's plan is very clear. Gareth Bale and Sanchez are at the forefront of the front line, stretching the width of Real Madrid's defensive formation from both sides. Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká are retreating and playing deep. threats.

This arrangement makes Real Madrid's defense very difficult, especially on the wings, which can easily fall into a one-on-one situation.

The first time Gareth Bale got the ball after coming on the field was a diagonal pass from David Silva. After the Welshman got the ball, he spotted a loophole and used his speed to force a break through Arbeloa, left. The legs were pulled out and fired angrily.

The Welshman's shot was powerful and heavy, like thunder, and the angle was right.

Facing a sudden long shot in the penalty area, Casillas did not have enough confidence to hold the ball. He was forced to block the ball with both hands. He was even beaten to the point of falling over, but he stood up immediately. Just in time to see Kaka come in from the back row and shoot again, he immediately jumped up and hit the ball again.

Two consecutive high-level saves in front of the goal allowed Casillas to win the applause of the Bernabeu Stadium.

But only Real Madrid's defensive players who are actually in the stadium can deeply understand the fear of being scored by the opponent at any time and at any time.

Everyone has tried their best, but they are still unable to completely block the opponent's attack. They are always on tenterhooks, not knowing when, at what angle, and in what way the opponent will break through the defense line and create murderous intent.

Soon, the game started again.

Manchester City still followed its original rhythm, patiently organizing and planning the attack. The focus was to fly together on both wings, and then switch from the wings back to the center.

In the 71st minute, Gareth Bale got the ball on the left and wanted to force a breakthrough, leaving both Arbeloa and Lass Diarra at risk, but the Welshman suddenly crossed the middle and David ·After Silva got the ball from the back row, he was tripped and fouled by Felipe Melo. Manchester City won a free kick.

Cristiano Ronaldo personally took the penalty and fired a precise kick. It bypassed the wall and fell rapidly, but missed the upper right corner and missed the baseline.

This goal once again shocked everyone in Real Madrid into a cold sweat. If the Portuguese had pushed the ball lower, it would have been a dead-end goal that Casillas would not be able to save.

Soon, Manchester City's offensive came back again, but this time it was dribbling the ball from the center. After Modric and Kaká continued to cooperate, Cristiano Ronaldo received the ball at the front of the penalty area. Just when he was about to take off, he was blocked by Albi. Al stumbles.

However, referee Stark believed that Albiol touched the ball first and did not call a foul. However, judging from the slow-motion replay, Albiol did commit a foul.

For such details that happened in the blink of an eye, even the two sides may not be absolutely sure about what is right and what is wrong, but Manchester City still protested against Stark's penalty.

Perhaps after Gareth Bale came on the field and Manchester City adjusted their position, they became more active on the left wing, causing Real Madrid's defensive focus to be concentrated on this side, but on the contrary, the defense on the right wing was relaxed.

When he failed to break through on the left and passed back to Kaká at the edge of the penalty area, and the Brazilian had to pass back to Xavi Alonso, Sanchez raised his hand to ask for the ball on the right.

Real Madrid's left wing is empty!