Star card system.

When Phil Jones got up from the ground, he saw a flash of red for the first time.

"Referee! Just now I..."

The referee looked serious and waved his hand, not listening to Phil Jones' explanation, pointing to the side of the court and telling him to get off the field quickly.

Several Manchester United teammates also rushed forward and surrounded the referee to ask for an explanation.

But in the end, nothing changed except that Ashley Young received another yellow card.

The penalty kick remains the same, the red card remains the same.

The frustrated Phil Jones was crestfallen, and De Gea stepped forward to comfort him.

"Man, it's not your fault, and I have to give you credit for your bravery!"

De Gea usually doesn't talk much, but he has a good relationship with the defensive players.

"David, can you save this penalty?"

"can!"

At this moment, Phil Jones was in a trance, and he suddenly remembered the scene that happened not long ago.

Conversation on the bus.

"When they get on the field, I'll shovel them to death!"

"Man, tackle outside the penalty area. It's very dangerous to tackle in the penalty area."

"It's okay, even if they give them a penalty kick, you can save it! Just say that, right?"

"Yes……"

It was just a joke at the time, but I didn't expect it to become a reality now.

I really gave my opponent a penalty kick.

The Manchester United soldiers who defended the entire game may fall into the abyss because of their recklessness.

Slowly walking off the field, Mourinho stepped forward and hugged Phil Jones.

"It's not your fault just now. Your heroic defense is no problem! Go take a shower and wait for the good news that we won the game!"

Phil Jones said nothing and walked to the door of the players' tunnel. He did not enter immediately.

While the referees and staff were paying attention to the court, Phil Jones was also staring in the direction of the Manchester United goal at the entrance of the tunnel.

At this time, Dembele stood in front of the ball and De Gea stepped on the goal line.

Neither looked at each other.

The referee dispersed the players from both sides in the penalty area and quickly stepped back, indicating that the penalty kick could be taken.

Dembele slowly retreated, exited the penalty area, and prepared for a run-up.

At this time, the entire audience held their breath and stared, fearing that any forced breath would affect the trajectory of the ball.

Mourinho and Valverde stood motionless on the sidelines, like wood and clay sculptures.

The eyes of tens of thousands of people are on Manchester United's penalty area.

De Gea bent over and raised his hips on the goal line, stretched his body, and stared at the ball carefully.

Dembélé is on!

One step, two steps, three steps...

Take a shot!

The ball hits the lower right corner of the goal!
Tricky angle!

De Gea also started quickly!

He jumped in the right direction!

In a flash of lightning, the ball was blocked by his fingertips!

"He made the save! De Gea was fantastic!"

In the live broadcast room, Alan Shearer applauded excitedly!

"What a great save! A world-class save! He pulled the team back from the abyss!"

At this time, the visiting team fans cheered wildly in the stands!

This is awesome!

For fans, the joy of saving a penalty kick is even greater than scoring a penalty kick!
The feeling of surviving the disaster is great!

Manchester United soldiers also rushed into the penalty area and hugged De Gea tightly!

"David! You're amazing!"

"You are the best goalkeeper in the world!"

"Our superhero!"

The praises poured in and De Gea was surrounded by his teammates.He wanted to look in the direction of the players' tunnel, but the bodies of his teammates blocked him.

A smile appeared on his face now.

Man, was I right.

Even if I give them a penalty kick, I can save it!

At this time, the game came to 70 minutes, and there was not much left.

Manchester United escaped, but they are still in great danger.

Because they are now 10 against 11.

With a numerical disadvantage, the next defensive pressure will be even greater.

Mourinho decisively replaced Rashford, whose physical fitness was declining, and replaced him with Lindelof.

At the same time, Pogba was replaced and Herrera was replaced.

球队的阵型也从4-2-3-1变成了4-2-2-1。

More strictly speaking, it became 4-3-1-1.

Xia Xing completely pulled back from the attacking midfielder position to defend, forming a three-back combination with Matic and Herrera.

Only Sanchez and Lukaku are left in the frontcourt to participate in the attack.

When it comes to attacking, most of the time he will retreat to the center circle to help defend.

Leaving two strikers behind just prevents Barcelona's formation from pressing forward too aggressively and allows them to use defensive weapons.

But during this period, it seems that the effect is average.

Manchester United had one less player and Barcelona launched a rapid attack.

Now they have completely let go of the pressure.

If they were a little worried about Manchester United's counterattack just now, there is no need for it now!

If we can't win 11 against 10, then why should we be called Barcelona?

Manchester United has adjusted two positions and changed its formation. Barcelona has also quickly made substitution adjustments.

Umtiti and Rakitic came off the field, Paco and Andre Gomez came on as substitutes, and the two were pushed up front.

Barcelona's formation also quickly changed to 3-3-4.

Even if the four forwards are in different states, their numerical advantage is here, and Manchester United's pressure quickly increases.

Xia Xing's retracement depth is getting deeper and deeper, and the running coverage area is also getting larger and larger.

There was no way, he had to recover the running distance of one less person.

Several consecutive tackles made Barcelona's offensive line futile.

This left Valverde speechless on the sidelines.

After the tackle, he quickly gets up to participate in defense, then steals the ball, and then protects the ball to find an opportunity to pass the ball.

This series of actions is simply not something a normal person can do!

And it’s almost 80 minutes now!
Is this guy physically capable?
After stealing the ball again, Xia Xing stood up and looked forward.

Mourinho just used up his third substitution, and Bailly replaced Lukaku to continue to strengthen defense.

Now all three substitutions have been used up.

In the 5-3-1 formation, Sanchez is the only forward left in the frontcourt.

In other words, Mourinho's expectations for this game have gradually changed from "stealing one" to "holding one."

But Xia Xing is still full of expectations for victory!
At this time, he looked forward and Sanchez was also looking at him.

The two looked at each other, and both could see the expectation from the pressure on the other.

Try to get one!
Must enter one!
Xia Xing did it for the team's victory, and Sanchez did it for his personal dignity!

I leave from here and must find face here today!

In the 87th minute of the game, Manchester United finally got a good opportunity!

It was Xia Xing's tackle again, causing veteran Iniesta to lose the ball!
The ball flew to the left side of the court, and Luke Shaw, who came on as a substitute, took the ball!
With nothing in front of him, Luke Xiao accelerated his sprint without hesitation!
At this time Xia Xing also quickly followed!
At this stage, there are not many Manchester United players who still have the physical strength to press forward!

But Barcelona will never give Manchester United too much time!

Roberto and Butzquez approach Luke Shaw at the same time!
There’s not much room left for Luke Shaw!
And Luke Shaw is not a very good dribbling or speed player. Facing two Barcelona players, he was not sure of a strong charge.

If the ball is lost as a result and the opponent counterattacks, it will be more than worth the loss.

With this in mind, Luke Xiao made his choice without hesitation!

Kick horizontally, looking for Xia Xing!
And Xia Xing has already picked up his speed!

Counterattack, begin! (End of chapter)