There is a dream called football

The stadium in Istanbul is a fully open one without a roof. When the players come out, the fans on both sides are already very high.

For AC Milan, Ancelotti has put together a dream lineup.

Goalkeeper Dida.

Defense line Maldini, Nesta, Stam, Cafu.

Midfielder Gattuso, Seedorf, Kaka, Pirlo.

Forwards Shevchenko, Crespo.

This dream lineup swept across Europe for several seasons. It was not until the financial crisis, Italy's economic decline, and Serie A's recession that AC Milan's dominance in Europe declined.

30 seconds into the game, AC Milan got a free kick opportunity.

Pirlo went to take the penalty, and several big men from AC Milan pressed into Liverpool's penalty area. However, this was just the beginning of the game, so Liverpool was not too worried about what would happen, but what they didn't expect was that something happened to the ball.

Already.

Pirlo's free kick was very strange and entered the penalty area. Players from both sides hit the ball. There was a little chaos in the penalty area. At this time, someone kicked the ball, which was caught off guard like a cold arrow.

Dudek had no time to react and the ball went in.

"Maldini, the great Maldini scored."

The on-site commentators started cheering like crazy, and AC Milan fans also started cheering of their own. However, in the Champions League final, Italians are not allowed to bring fireworks in, otherwise the stadium will be filled with smoke at this time.

This was only 39 seconds into the first half, and Liverpool lost the ball. This was really a blow to the head.

Gerrard patted Li Qiao who was stunned and said, "Unfortunately, we lost the ball."

But what Li Qiao regrets is not this, but that he seems to have seen this plot in his previous life. It seems that Maldini succeeded in blitzing last time. Is it possible...

Li Qiao has mixed feelings in his heart. History and reality are always mixed. So this time, will the great miracle of Istanbul happen?

Benitez wiped his glasses. This was the final, and his opponent was AC Milan, the Italian hegemon.

As we all know, Italians are best at defensive counterattacks. As long as they take the lead, the game will become very troublesome.

Benitez already knew that it would be difficult for the team next, but he still calmed down.

It was Gerrard who completed the shot on Liverpool's side. His long shot hit the target and tested Dida's save. This was also Liverpool's first shot of the game.

But in addition, Liverpool didn't get many chances because the opponent's defense was really tough.

Li Qiao has been knocked to the ground three times by Gattuso. It is generally believed that Gattuso is a rough guy, which means that his skills are average and he relies on his ability to run in the midfield. But in fact, this is not the case. Gattuso

His defensive awareness is very strong.

In fact, if you think about it carefully, you will know that if you don't have enough football IQ, it is impossible to be successful in AC Milan or the Italian national team.

However, it is very important to be able to pass the wing. In other words, Liverpool is only as good as its two wings. If the wings cannot form a breakthrough, then many of Liverpool's problems cannot be solved.

Li Qiao faced Gattuso again. His left shoulder sank, making his opponent mistakenly think that he was preparing to pass to the left. But in an instant, his ankle changed direction. This was a very clever fake move, but it was unexpected.

It was Gattuso who didn't fake a move, but stretched out his foot and touched the ball.

Li Qiao was also shocked.

So fast.

Really accurate.

Benitez stirred his fingers, meaning to pass the ball instead of fighting on the spot, because for an opponent like AC Milan, one-on-one confrontation seems not feasible, and the opponent's personal ability is too strong.

After taking the lead, fans found that AC Milan was not so active in attacking. Why is this?

Could it be that... you're tired?

This is only the first half.

Actually no, Ancelotti made more than a dozen plans before the game, including how to play when leading by one goal, how to play when trailing by one goal, how to play when leading by two goals...

It is because there are so many detailed plans that the players know how to respond at this time, which is to defend and counterattack.

The hub of the counterattack is the two cores of Kaká and Pirlo. The first point of the counterattack is to pass the ball to them, and then they pass the ball to Crespo or Shevchenko to solve the problem.

This is a very perfect tactic, and it can also be said to be a very Italian tactic. The Italians have relied on this tactic to achieve good results in the World Cup, the European Cup, and the Champions League. This is a great country that understands football philosophy.

Benitez vaguely guessed what his opponent wanted to do, but...does he still have a choice now?

No!

He can only attack.

But Liverpool's pressure will inevitably lead to AC Milan's counterattack. In the 25th minute, AC Milan's counterattack came.

After stealing the ball in the backcourt, he passed it directly to Kaká. The Brazilian was as fast as the wind, and he could also accelerate midway.

Liverpool retreated from all fronts, but Kaká had already brought the ball to the penalty area. Both forwards ran out. It seemed that Liverpool was doomed. But at this moment, the Brazilian did not choose to pass the ball, but instead lightly passed the ball.

passed Carragher and then entered the penalty area.

This was so unexpected, no one expected Kaka to do this, because Shevchenko and Crespo seemed to be in better positions.

Kaka faced Dudek and calmly pushed the ball into the near corner. Dudek couldn't save it and the ball went in!!!

25 minutes.

0 to 2.

In the history of Champions League finals, there are not many such situations, but it is not impossible. It’s just that the leading side wins in the end. What about this time?

The soldiers of Liverpool are as frustrated as a cock that has lost a fight. Many people will say a cliché: This is football.

On the other side, Ancelotti was smug. He was very happy that all the tactics he prepared before the game finally worked. This is the care of the Italian coach, and details determine success or failure.

On Liverpool's side, Gerrard is still the one who never gives up. He runs back and forth to remind players who have lowered their heads to raise their heads.

"We haven't lost yet. Football matches last for 90 minutes. Think about the reversals we made in the group stage. Look at the team logo on your chest. We are Liverpool."

Li Qiao wanted to tell everyone about the Miracle in Istanbul, but he didn't because it might not happen this time. Remember, Crespo scored the second goal, and Kaka scored the second goal this time.

What a mess!!

AC Milan is still the invincible overlord, but the script seems to be different. Li Qiao looked at AC Milan who were celebrating.

What will happen this time?

At the end of 90 minutes, who will lift the Champions League Cup?