On February 26, 2012, in the twenty-sixth round of the Bundesliga, Schalke 04 went to the Allianz Arena in Munich to challenge the Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich.
The third place in the league versus the second place in the league, the difference between the two is only one point!
Many experts predict that this may even be a game that affects the final championship.
Bayern Munich is in dire straits in both the league and the Champions League and is enjoying two consecutive losses, while Schalke 04 has not lost a single game since the winter break, with a record of five wins and two draws in seven games. The last game was a seven-goal victory. Wolfsburg is catching up with Dortmund at the top of the table.
This is the first time Yang Feng has come to the Allianz Arena as a player. It is of course completely different from when he watched the game as a fan before.
If Barcelona and Real Madrid formed the Spanish Super League, then Bayern Munich formed the German Super League themselves.
In the 50 years since the Bundesliga was founded, almost half of the championships have been won by this club.
In the Bundesliga, no player can resist the temptation of Bayern, and similarly, no player does not want to conquer this stadium.
69,000 spectators flooded into the stadium. When Yang Feng looked around, he was almost surrounded by hostile looks. The opponent's lineup included football superstars who could only look up to him before, including Robben, Franck Ribery, Muller, Gogo. Max, Ram...
Although he was included in the squad when the two sides faced each other for the first time this season, he did not get a chance to play for a minute and could only sit back and watch the team lose 0-2 to the opponent. Although he still failed to start during this visit to Allianz, he Knowing that no matter what the score is, I will definitely be able to play.
If Raul and Huntelaar hadn't performed equally well recently, he should actually be in the starting eleven now.
Bayern Munich coach Heynckes shook hands with Stevens and then walked to the coaching bench with a solemn expression.
He returned from Switzerland with a defeat in the first round of the Champions League, was suppressed by Dortmund in the league, and now has to face the best pursuer in the entire Bundesliga. You can imagine the pressure on the 67-year-old coach.
In the Yangwu studio, although Duan Xuan wanted to fast forward to the second half, he still had to patiently introduce the situation of both sides of the game.
"After the Champions League defeat to Basel in midweek, Bayern coach Heynckes made adjustments to the starting lineup: Kroos and Tymošchuk sat on the bench, replaced by Luis Gustavo and Thomas Muller.
Schalke coach Stevens kept the starting line-up from Thursday's 3-1 victory over Plzen, and only made adjustments to the forward line, with Raul replacing Yang Feng..."
Bayern Munich 4-4-2:
Goalkeeper: 1 Neuer;
Defenders: 13 Rafinha, 17 J. Boateng, 28 Badstuber, 21 Lahm (C);
Midfielder: 30 Luis Gustavo, 27 Alaba, 10 Robben, 7 Ribery;
Forwards: 25 T. Muller, 33 Gomez.
Schalke 04 also 4-4-2:
Goalkeeper: 34 Hildebrand;
Defenders: 4 Hwedes (C), 14 Papadopoulos, 21 Metzelder, 23 Fuchs;
Midfielder: 32 Matip, 12 Heger, 17 Farfan, 31 Draxler;
Forwards: 25 Huntelaar, 7 Raul.
This game is not only a battle for second place in the league between the two teams, but also a battle for the top scorer between Gomez and Huntelaar. Gomez currently ranks second in the scorer list with 18 league goals, only behind the first. Huntelaar is one ball short.
After the opening, Bayern showed its determination to get out of the predicament.
In the 6th minute, Alaba succeeded in closing down Hewedes on the left sideline of the front court. Gomez knocked across the left side of the penalty area, and Ribery made a cross from the left in the penalty area. Muller's right-footed push from 11 meters away was met by Hildeb. Lan saves.
Robben then shot with his left foot from 12 meters away, but Hildebrand brilliantly saved the ball from the bottom line.
One minute later, Robben broke through Fuchs on the right and inserted an oblique shot into the penalty area. Hildebrand, whose sight was blocked, threw the ball away. Papadopoulos scooped the ball out of the baseline before Badstuber.
In the 12th minute, Farfan took the ball from the right and Papadopoulos nodded the ball high.
In the 24th minute, Muller received a pass from Robben from the right side of the penalty area and turned around 10 meters away to shoot a low shot with his right foot that missed the far post.
In the 36th minute, Gustavo defeated Heger in the backcourt and then sent a long pass. Ribery turned the ball over Hildebrand's left side and pushed it into the empty goal with his right foot from 18 meters away.
1 to 0.
The Allianz Arena immediately exploded on the spot, and the cheers were deafening.
When Yang Feng was in the midst of it, he felt as if his heart was ready to jump out of his chest.
It must be fun to score goals in a place like this, right?
After taking a one-goal lead, Bayern took complete control of the situation and attacked wave after wave.
In the 39th minute, Robery connected for the first time. Fortunately, Ribery received a pass from Robben and hit the goal from the right side of the penalty area, but Papadopoulos blocked it from the left post.
Then Ribery made a pass from the left, and Muller's close shot was blocked by Hildebrand. Badstuber's follow-up shot failed to hit the right spot, and the ball went out...
The entire first half was simply Bayern's offensive show. If Hildebrand and Papadopoulos hadn't played bravely, the score would have been at least 5-0.
Falling behind in terms of score, being crushed in terms of momentum, and being dominated on the scene with no temper. From the coach to the players, everyone's face was lifeless, as if they wished the game was over now.
Duan Xuan couldn't help but start to give Stevens advice, "Bayern's offensive is too fierce, Schalke 04 is also very pragmatic, playing defensive counterattack, but what is incomprehensible is that he did not send Yang Feng to play, you know Yang Feng’s characteristics are the most suitable for counterattacks..."
As if Stevens heard what he said, he waved to Yang Feng just after the first half, "Go and warm up!"
So Yang Feng didn't even enter the locker room, and spent the entire halftime warming up on the sidelines.
This is not a good thing, because he almost had to bear the boos of the entire Bayern fans on his own.
Fortunately, it is not without comfort.
The Miners fans who came with the team gave him a lot of support. In order to fight against the evil intentions of the opponent, they kept shouting his name. Especially the friendly yellow faces in the fan square gave him a lot of warmth. In fact, the slogans written in Chinese made him full of fighting spirit.
"Yang Feng, come on!"
"Who can compete with Feng?"
"be with you!"
Yang Feng smiled and waved to the international students and fans who came from China to watch his game, which caused them to cheer again.
Although he was sent to warm up early, Stevens did not let him play immediately, and Yang Feng could only continue to watch.
Bayern's offensive continues.
At the beginning of the second half, Robben took a corner kick from the right, and Badstuber hit the crossbar with his hammer.
Schalke quickly launched a counterattack. Farfan made a cross from the right in the midfield. Hegel passed the ball directly at the first time. Matip turned offside and faced the attacking Neuer from the front of the penalty area and shot with his right foot and missed the right post. Missed the opportunity to equalize.
In the 48th minute, Ribery broke into the left side of the penalty area and blocked the ball. The unguarded Gomez stopped the ball in the center of the penalty area and dribbled to the left to try to shake Hildebrand away. However, the force of the ball was too strong and the shooting angle was lost. Finally, he turned around and shot from the left side of the small penalty area and hit the side net.
One minute later, Ribery once again broke into the left side of the penalty area and dunked past Papadopoulos, who was making a tackle, and picked up the ball. Robben swung his head 6 meters away and hit the goal.
In the 53rd minute, Rafinha made a long pass from the right side of the backcourt. Muller quickly moved forward and made a pass from the front right side of the penalty area. Gomez hit the goal with his left foot in the center of the penalty area and was blocked by Hewedes who was returning to defend.
2 minutes later, Ribery's left rib cooperated with Muller and then inserted into the left side of the penalty area to adjust a step and hit the goal with his right foot from 12 meters away. The ball was blocked by Papadopoulos and changed the line and flew from Hildebrand's hand into the near corner. , 2 to 0.
In the 60th minute, Yang Feng came on the field.
