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Chapter 436 Europa League knockout round, nothing more than that

"Xiao's kick explodes!
"The ball hit the net!
"The ball went in!

"1 to 0!

"Manchester United scored first!
“Saint Etienne played well in the beginning of this game and defended against Manchester United’s many attacks.

"But they can't stop the impact of xia!
"You know, xia was the top scorer and best player in the Europa League last season!
"Xia who led the newly promoted Premier League team Leicester City to create a miracle in the Europa League!

"He is invincible!"

Alan Shearer applauded vigorously in the live broadcast room and was full of praise for Xia Xing's wonderful performance.

At this moment, the Old Trafford Stadium has already become a sea of ​​joy!
The goal was scored, wonderful!
If they were Manchester United fans in previous years, they would definitely look down on events like the Europa League.

But now it's different.

The team is sinking and their performance is declining. They urgently need a championship of sufficient weight to prove their strength.

The Europa League championship is the best proof.

Although the Premier League championship is also good, it is only in the domestic region.

To get greater recognition, you have to be champions at the European level.

This season, winning the Europa League is Manchester United's biggest expectation.

With the ball in hand, Manchester United played much more easily.

But Saint-Etienne is in no hurry.

Although they lost the ball, they still held on.

With excellent teamwork, the defensive system remains stable.

For them, even a small loss in the away game is not unacceptable.

Therefore, in the following period, although Manchester United continued to attack, they were unable to score again.

The whistle sounded at the end of the first half, and Manchester United temporarily led 1-0.

In the second half, the game changed sides and Mourinho adjusted several positions.

He sent Fellaini, but instead of letting him play in midfield, he put him in front as a center forward!

The tall Belgian midfielder is good at defense and also good at heading the ball!

Xia Xing and Mkhitaryan on the left and right started the bottom pass mode.

Although Saint-Etienne defended intensively in the penalty area, they still failed to defend until the end in the face of repeated bombings by Fellaini, Ibrahimovic and Rooney.

In the 71st minute of the game, Xia Xing made a pass from the left and accurately found Fellaini at the back of the penalty area.

The Belgian jumped high and headed the ball into the goal!
The ball hit the net hard!
2 is better than 0!

Another goal for Manchester United!
With two goals in hand, Manchester United is more secure!

In the 75th minute of the game, this time it was Pogba's long shot from the center. The ball hit the defender and bounced into the penalty area!

Rooney followed up with the tackle and the ball hit the net!
3 is better than 0!

Another goal for Manchester United!
Two goals were scored within 5 minutes, and Manchester United completely sealed the victory!

At this time, Saint-Etienne began to regret it.

The result of their persistence failed to become a reality in the end.

After all, not everyone can reach Mourinho's level.

It's too late to attack now.

In the end, the score of the game was fixed at 3 to 0.

With three goals in hand, Manchester United has one foot on the threshold of the Europa League last sixteen.

Mourinho is happy with the result.

Three days later, Manchester United ushered in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Mourinho can calmly bring on substitute players in this game.

This time Xia Xing wanted to start, but Mourinho firmly refused.

Although the next round of the game was guaranteed to win, Mourinho still did not let Xia Xing play in the FA Cup.

At this stage of the game, the players' physical energy is exhausted. Even if physical problems are not considered, injuries are a big problem.

Manchester United's playmaker in this game was Herrera, and his performance was remarkable.Although he brought a group of substitute players and young players, he was still very active.

A pass and a shot helped Manchester United defeat Blackburn 2-1 and advance to the next round.

The FA Cup journey continues, and the Europa League war resumes.

In France, Manchester United ushered in the second leg of the quarter-finals.

In the Guichard Stadium, Manchester United players are warming up and they look very relaxed.

Looking at this stadium that can accommodate 42000 fans, Rooney curled his lips: "This stadium is really good, but this team is really not good."

Ibrahimovic agreed: "Well, when I played in Paris, I often abused this team and I was used to it."

Rashford on the side shrugged: "The Europa League knockout round is nothing more than that."

"Hahahaha!"

Everyone laughed.

These words came from the mouth of the young Rashford. Not only did they not make everyone feel arrogant, but they found them interesting.

Being proud of everything is the embodiment of Manchester United's spirit.

Besides, Rashford is right.

It's just a small Europa League. Let alone the knockout rounds, even the final is not enough for Manchester United.

Today's Saint-Etienne is completely different from the last game.

In the last game, they retreated with all their strength, seeking a draw.

Now they open the game with a strong attack, pressing all the way.

After all, they fell behind 0-3 in the first round. Such a huge gap left them no room for tactical thinking.

There is only one way to attack.

But in front of the powerful Manchester United, how can there be room for them to perform?

In this game, Xia Xing retreated decisively and took the initiative to become the backbone of the defense.

The important task of organizing the offense was once again given to Pogba.

Facing Saint-Etienne's onslaught, they were full of gaps behind them.

As long as Manchester United can successfully intercept the ball and then counterattack, the possibility of scoring a goal is extremely high.

In the 9th minute of the game, Xia Xing made a decisive shovel in the middle!
This tackle was neat!

Carrick gets the second point!
Without hesitation, he drove to the frontcourt with a big kick, looking for Rooney!
Rooney lived up to expectations, kicking and shooting from outside the penalty area!

The ball landed in the net!

1 is better than 0!

Manchester United scored first!

And it was an away goal!
In this way, if Saint-Etienne wants to advance, they must score at least five goals in this game!

We have to make sure that Manchester United doesn't score any more goals!
is it possible?

It's impossible!

Saint-Etienne was desperate.

In the following time, they completely gave up hope of winning and began to play casually.

But unexpectedly, it had a miraculous effect.

In the 22nd minute of the game, they took advantage of a counterattack opportunity and got a goal back!
10 minutes later, they used a set-piece tactic to score a header!

2 is better than 1!

Saint-Etienne takes the lead at home!
Just when they were excited and expecting a miracle, Manchester United defeated them again.

As soon as the second half started, Xia Xing rushed forward and scored with a long shot!
2 is better than 2!

The two sides are back on the same starting line again!

Six minutes later, Xia Xing attracted the defensive attention on the left and suddenly made a long diagonal pass!
Mkhitaryan at the far end receives the ball and advances!
Low pass!
Ibrahimovic shoots in front of the goal!

The ball hits the net quickly!
3 is better than 2!

Manchester United took the lead again!
The total score is still 4 goals apart!
And there are only more than 30 minutes left before the end of the game!
Saint-Etienne's hopes are dashed again!
(End of this chapter)