"BOSS, go to bed early, it's already very late!"
Inside the Manchester United football team building.
Meulensteen, who had already closed the door of his office and planned to go home, opened the old man's door with some uneasiness after seeing that his boss's light was still on.
really!
Ferguson, who just went to the hospital for a physical examination today, actually returned to the club again.
It's the Champions League semi-finals soon.
Meulensteen knew that Ferguson had no intention of resting, but no matter how anxious he was, he had to cherish his body.
The old man is 69 years old this year, and his heart has never been very good.
The doctor had asked him to retire a long time ago, but this stubborn old Scottish man had no intention of retiring at all.
When his family members urged him, he would always say wait, wait!
yes!
Meulensteen knew what the old man had been waiting for.
but
"Well! You should go back early, Meulensteen, I'll be finished soon!"
"Boss, the doctor said it's because of your heart."
"I see!"
Meulensteen did not continue. He nodded helplessly and then turned and left Ferguson's office.
Meulensteen is well aware of Ferguson's temper.
No matter what others say, it will be of no use to what the old man has decided!
that's all!
Meulensteen returned to his office, smoking quietly and waiting for Ferguson to finish.
Until very late!
The lights in the old man's room finally went out, but there was no sound of opening the door.
Meulensteen knew that the old man planned to live in the office as before!
Manchester United has a good record this season.
So far in the league, they are still firmly at the top of the list, ahead of the upstarts Manchester City and Liverpool.
Not long ago, Ferguson said in an interview with reporters that competition in the Premier League has reached an unimaginable level.
Especially after the rise of gold-dollar football teams like Manchester City, many consortiums have begun to set their sights on the Premier League.
In Ferguson's view, within two years, the Premier League will completely surpass the other four major leagues and become the most popular among the five major leagues.
The night sky in Manchester is still so gray.
The old man standing in front of the window rubbed his swollen eyes, and then slowly moved to the bed.
Beside his bed, there were two group photos.
One is of me and Class 92, and the other is of me and Ronaldo's kid.
The old man once longed for a third photo next to his bed.
Unfortunately
April 24, 2011!
There are less than 4 days left until the first game of the Champions League semi-finals.
At nine o'clock in the morning, Mourinho led the Real Madrid team to appear at Manchester International Airport on Real Madrid's special plane.
"Welcome home, Ronaldo!"
"Welcome home, David!"
Real Madrid's troops appeared at the exit.
Countless Manchester United fans holding up photos of Ronaldo and Beckham shouted welcome home slogans and rushed to the front of Real Madrid's team.
Look at those excited fans.
Ronaldo and Beckham naturally walked over with a nostalgic look on their faces and signed autographs for the fans with pens.
Lao Mu walked at the front without stopping.
Su Qin and others followed Lao Mu quickly into the VIP channel.
certainly!
After everyone entered the VIP channel, everyone stopped and waited quietly for Ronaldo and Ronaldo.
go home!
Everyone knows what these two words mean to a professional player.
Fortunately, we didn't have to wait too long.
Almost twenty minutes later, Ronaldo took Beckham with him and caught up with the group.
"The wanderer returns home, the war between Huangman and Man is about to begin!" 》
"Can Manchester United successfully stop the epic Galacticos?" 》
"Taylor Swift lands in Manchester to watch her rumored boyfriend Su Qin compete live!" 》
Throughout the day, there were reports everywhere about the battle of the century.
And Su Qin, who was lying in the hotel, was not idle either.
Of course, it was already here, and Su Qin didn't give himself any more training. At this moment, he was listening with great interest to Beckham telling interesting stories about his time at Manchester United when he was young.
"You don't know, Giggs has always been the sexiest guy in our group. One time Scholes fell in love with a girl, but before Scholes could confess her feelings, Giggs... He got this girl into bed! Because of this, Scholes had been having trouble with Giggs for a long time. If Giggs hadn't introduced his female partner to Scholes in the end, Maybe these two people haven’t spoken yet!”
"Haha, David, there's still this thing!"
"At that time, we were all in our teens and twenties, and besides football, we were thinking about women all day long!"
"Hey, I'm talking about Giggs, why don't you tell me your own story!"
"Me? Fuck! I was already with Victoria at that time, what kind of story can I have!"
"Tch, I've read reports that for a while after you and Victoria got together, you had an affair with another member of the Spice Girls."
"Bah, Su, shut up. That's not me looking for her. That's that bitch who drank too much and dragged me into the toilet! Why am I talking about this!"
"Haha, that's what I said! You guy!"
"Come on, you're still telling me that you were in Madrid not long ago with Taylor during the day and Scarlett at night."
"Ahem, okay, okay, I won't talk about you anymore!"
"Haha, okay, okay! But, Su, tell me, will we still win a big victory in this game?"
Suddenly, Beckham, who was sitting, suddenly lay on his back on the bed.
And that sentence about whether it will be a big victory is full of regrets!
"I don't know either, but according to the boss's arrangements, winning against Manchester United shouldn't be a big problem!"
"No! Su, you don't understand the boss. He is not someone who gives up easily!"
"Yeah?"
"Well! Su, tell me, if we had chosen Manchester United at that time, what would be the situation now?"
"David, there are not so many ifs in this world! The fact is that we have come to Real Madrid, and we will win the Triple Crown soon!"
"Haha, that's true. When you get older, you like to be nostalgic. By the way, Giggs' old guys called me. When the game is over, he invited us to his party!"
"Giggs' party?"
"Yeah, that guy's party is quite interesting!"
"Ahem, David, I won't go!"
Giggs' party?
Su Qin knew that this old guy Giggs was not a good guy.
Even his sister-in-law.
To be honest, Su Qin is really disgusted by this matter.
How can you fuck someone else's wife?
April 25th.
Throughout the day, the entire Real Madrid team was preparing intensively at the temporary base arranged by Manchester United.
And the same.
In the Manchester United club, the old man is also on the training ground, constantly scolding his players on the field!
"Leo! Be tough, remember, the penalty area is yours, not your opponent's!"
"And you, Park! Follow your opponent anytime and anywhere. Don't think about attacking. I want you to follow Ronaldo for ninety minutes!"
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The old man's voice was loud.
It's so big that it feels like a hair dryer blowing up.
However, under this hair dryer scolding.
The Manchester United generals on the court felt extremely at ease.
yes!
As long as the Red Devils have this red-nosed old man on the sidelines.
Then, Manchester United is invincible!
finally!
After fans of both teams waited for three full days.
The first showdown of the Champions League semi-finals is about to begin.
April 28th at 7pm.
There is still 1 hour left before the game officially starts.
But at this time, outside the Old Trafford Stadium, it was already surrounded by dense red fans.
"Glory, glory, Man U nited!"
"Glory, glory, Man United!"
"Glory, glory, Man United!"
There is no unnecessary sound in this red Old Trafford.
The neat and majestic Manchester United anthem resounded throughout Old Trafford Square over and over again.
elder!
child!
There are even some half-clothed homeless people!
All the Red Devils fans in this city are singing in unison this song that has long been ingrained in their bones!
It is in such breathtaking singing.
The bus filled with Real Madrid superstars slowly entered the inner passage of Old Trafford Square.
"God, the atmosphere at Old Trafford is crazier than ours at the Bernabeu!"
Marcelo blinked his big eyes and leaned on the car window as if he was a little frightened.
"That's Old Trafford, the only stadium in the world that can be compared with the Bernabeu!"
"Haha, where did you put Camp Nou!"
"Tch, Camp Nou? Isn't that our playground?"
"Ha ha!!!"
After all, it is Real Madrid. Even with such a huge momentum, Real Madrid's superstars still smiled and started joking.
that's all!
The bus quickly stopped in the underground parking lot of the stadium!
As soon as the car stopped, Mourinho tidied up his clothes and walked quickly to the pre-match press conference.
For Mourinho, Ferguson is different from those managers he hates.
He really respects this Manchester United legend.
fine!
Under Mourinho's speed, Mourinho finally arrived at the press conference before Ferguson.
"Crack!"
"Crack!"
As soon as Lao Mu arrived, the reporters naturally started their excitement mode.
Madman VS Jazz!
During this period, many reporters who had no food to eat have been waiting for this day to appear!
In the eyes of reporters, when Mourinho, who is fearless and fearless, faces off against Ferguson, who also has a bad temper, there will definitely be a powerful plot like Mars hitting the earth.
After all, as early as March 9, 2004, in the second leg of the Champions League 1/8 finals!
Costinha tied in the 90th minute and Porto eliminated Manchester United with a total score of 3-2. Mourinho, who was wearing a trench coat and commanding, rushed out of the coaching bench and celebrated with one hand in the air at Old Trafford, which made Ferguson Directly rejected Mourinho's initiative to shake hands.
As for when Mourinho arrived at Chelsea.
There are more stories about two people.
Several times, the two almost came to blows on the sidelines.
With such a background, reporters are really not afraid. This press conference is not impressive.
only!
When Ferguson appeared with a smile and chewing gum.
A picture that no one expected appeared.
The usually unruly Mourinho actually stood up and stretched out his hand to say hello to Ferguson.
what's the situation?
The madman stood up and stood next to Ferguson with a smile?
Moreover, the way the two people shook hands actually looked a little sweet?
Well, seeing this, the reporters remembered that after the madman left Chelsea, Ferguson once said in an interview, "I don't know who I will share the red wine with after the game!"
that's all!
A press conference that was originally thought to be a scene where Mars collided with the Earth turned into a scene of exchanges of blows.
"Sir Alex Ferguson can be said to be the greatest coach in the Premier League, bar none!"
"He made Manchester United a success. It is precisely because of Sir Alex Ferguson that Manchester United will become the greatest club in the Premier League!"
have to!
Reporters always feel weird when such compliments come out of Mourinho's mouth.
Lao Mu boasted about Ferguson like this.
On the other side, Ferguson seemed to reciprocate the favor and put a high hat on Mourinho.
"Jose is probably the best young coach!"
"What? How do you rate Jose and Guardiola?"
"Well, I don't know how to evaluate others, but I only know that since the Inter Milan period, Jose seems to have maintained a complete victory over Barcelona, and there have been several big wins!"
Guardiola, who was in Munich at this time and planned to watch the live broadcast, didn't know why, but suddenly felt that his ears were starting to feel hot.
The press conference is over.
The reporters were disappointed.
After all, in the eyes of reporters, when Ferguson and Mourinho get together, there will definitely be some exciting scenes.
But who would have thought that it would be such a harmonious scene in the end?
only!
What reporters don’t know is that.
The two people who were still looking so good-natured at the press conference changed their faces as soon as they left the house.
Especially the old man chewing gum.
Once back in the locker room.
The old man frowned and asked Meulensteen to pull the tactical board.
"Again!"
"attack!"
"Everyone is saying that when facing Real Madrid, we will definitely choose to defend and counterattack!"
"However, it is precisely because of this that we must spare no effort to attack after the opening!"
"That guy Jose would never have guessed that we would choose such crazy attacking football today."
"Sideway!"
"That's the only way we can crack Real Madrid."
Ferguson passionately instilled his tactical concepts into his disciples.
Likewise, in the visiting team's locker room.
Lao Mu also took the time to explain his playing style to his disciples.
"Still with Su as the core!"
"Of course, Cristiano, you can always shoot if you have the chance!"
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Lao Mu's tactics are simple.
This is the two-forward formation he has been playing in during this period.
Lao Mu knew that Ferguson must have studied countless ways to restrict Su Qin and Ronaldo.
However, Lao Mu was not afraid at all.
Because Lao Mu knows that the current Su Qin + Ronaldo combination is completely invincible.
Even at Old Trafford.
His Real Madrid is absolutely invincible!
"Zhuang Mater Terrace!"
"Zhuang Mater Terrace!!!"
"This is the 2010-2011 Champions League semi-finals being broadcast live for you!"
"Manchester United vs Real Madrid!"
"The players from both teams are already standing in their respective halves!"
"Beep!!!"
"With the referee's whistle, the game officially begins!"
"First is the starting lineup of both sides!"
"Manchester United's starting goalkeeper wearing the traditional red home jersey attacking from left to right: veteran Edwin van der Sar!"
"Left back: Evra!"
"Central defenders: Rio Ferdinand and Vidic!"
"Right back: Fabio!"
"Four midfielders: Giggs on the left, Carrick and Park Ji-sung in the middle, and Valencia on the right!"
"Two strikers: Rooney and Hernandez!"
"Facing Real Madrid, Ferguson was not afraid to use the same 4-4-2 formation as Mourinho!"
"On the other side! Real Madrid's starting goalkeeper in the traditional white jersey: Casillas!"
"."
"It's still the Christmas tree formation that Mourinho has been focusing on during this period!"
"Manchester United's got the ball!"
At Old Trafford.
The moment when the referee's whistle sounds.
The more than 70,000 Manchester United fans who came to the scene began to roar like a tsunami.
In this crazy shouting.
As Ferguson said in the dressing room.
Manchester United pressed forward with the entire team without any hesitation.
Yes!
Facing Real Madrid, which is known as the most powerful galactic battleship in world football today.
The Red Devils seemed to have gone crazy, and the whole team pressed forward like crazy.
Rooney passed the ball to Hernandez beside him.
Hernandez did not pause after receiving the ball. After passing the ball to Carrick behind him, he strode directly into Real Madrid's backcourt.
Su Qin immediately rushed towards Carrick.
However, Carrick, who had practiced the opening attack tactics countless times, passed the ball directly behind him the moment he caught the ball.
Left!
Manchester United left back Evra stopped the football steadily.
Not even a second of pause.
After Evra saw the entire Real Madrid team pounce.
Evra directly made a long pass and sent the ball to the right!
That location!
Valencia had been waiting there early.
With a cool chest stop, Valencia unloaded the football and sent the ball away before Xavi Alonso could pounce on it.
Rooney!
Rooney, who had already rushed to the front of Real Madrid's penalty area, received the football.
No stop!
The moment the football came, Lu Xiaopang directly raised his right leg high and swung it hard towards the football.
"boom!!!"
A blast from the top of the penalty area.
The football shot up from the ground in an instant and shot out towards Real Madrid's goal!
"Danger!!!"
Rooney's shot was extremely sudden.
Moreover, because of Manchester United's heavy pressure, no one around Rooney even came to interfere at this time.
Pepe has already gone to follow Hernandez, who entered the penalty area in advance.
Carvalho, who had just returned from injury, probably didn't expect Rooney to hit the goal directly in that place and didn't have time to save it.
that's all!
It's like a ghost.
Rooney's first touch of the ball in the opening game was a long shot of excellent quality.
In front of Real Madrid!
Although Casillas was well prepared, he still failed to stop the football before it got into a blind corner.
"Beep!!!"
The referee's whistle sounded.
9 seconds into the game!
The Red Devils Manchester United broke through the gate of the Galacticos Real Madrid!
"boom!!!"
Old Trafford is blown up!
All the Manchester United fans jumped up crazily.
It's not just the fans.
All Manchester United's substitute players who had just settled on the bench also rushed out.
And on the court!
After watching his first touch of the ball and scoring a goal, Lu Xiaopang was completely excited.
Without any hesitation.
Lu Xiaopang pushed away Hernandez who wanted to run to celebrate with him and rushed straight to the corner kick area.
Right in the corner.
Lu Xiaopang raised his head, closed his eyes, and opened his arms.
Very much like one.
As for Ferguson?
After seeing his beloved disciple change the score so quickly!
The old man raised his hands high in excitement, and the tip of his nose seemed to turn red from being so excited!
"oops!"
"The ball is in!"
"The game just started in less than 8 seconds!"
"Manchester United scored!"
"This goal!"
"How should I put it? Manchester United's attack was too determined."
"As soon as the game whistle blew, both sides of Manchester United and even all the players in the midfield overwhelmed Real Madrid's half."
"Cristiano Ronaldo and Su Qin didn't rush back, and Kaká didn't retreat immediately."
"The entire midfield, only Khedira and Diarra are defending!"
"The numerical disadvantage leaves Khedira and Diarra completely helpless!"
"1:0!"
"Manchester United unexpectedly takes the lead!"
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【Dig! Is this Manchester United so strong? The first attack directly penetrated Real Madrid? 】
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[It’s really a bit scary. What the hell, five passes, then one shot, and the ball goes in? When did Real Madrid's defense become so weak? 】
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[Damn, it’s not that Real Madrid’s defense is weak, it’s that Manchester United’s offense is too fast. Didn’t you see that Real Madrid hasn’t reacted yet? 】
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[Bullshit, haven’t you understood it yet? Why does Real Madrid look so invincible, yet they are not a strong team in La Liga? Barcelona is strong, but so far, Real Madrid and Barcelona have only played one game. After playing Barcelona, has Real Madrid faced any strong teams again this season? Inter Milan? Without Su Qin and Mourinho, it would have been impossible. Schalke 04? This is not a damn close opponent. Only now has Real Madrid met a truly strong team. This season, Manchester United has reached first place with Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool. Plus Ferguson! Do you think Manchester United is still a weak team? 】
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[It seems to be true. So far, this is the first time Real Madrid has encountered a strong team! 】
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【Oh shit! It’s over! It’s over! The Real Madrid I bought won a big victory. Looking at the opening scene, let alone a big victory, there might be problems even with the victory! 】
At Old Trafford!
Manchester United fans were shouting wildly.
In front of Real Madrid's bench.
Mourinho finally seemed to wake up amidst the cheers!
Watch yourself discharge 4-4-2!
Lao Mu couldn't help but turn his head and look to the other side!
Looking at the unruly old man!
That old man who never admits defeat!
The old man who made Manchester United a legend!
It seems, over the years.
That old man will always be like this.
He can always use the most suitable players to create the Red Devils who are always the most suitable for the game!
All right!
Although some were confused by the opening goal!
But Mourinho has no worries at all.
Just like countless times before.
Lao Mu looked at the black-haired No. 9 on the court, who was slowly walking towards the midfield.
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