Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

As the game progressed, Manchester City players played more and more unrestrained, but this also caused them to waste many scoring opportunities in the following games.

In many attacks, Aguero, Sterling and Li Lei all missed good scoring opportunities in front of the goal.

Fortunately, Manchester United's ability to seize opportunities was also not strong, and they failed to effectively use the counterattack opportunities.

When the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, the score on the field remained at 2:0.

Manchester City temporarily led, and the players of both sides returned to the locker room to prepare for the second half of the game.

In the Sky Sports live broadcast room, host Roy Keane and commentator Jones analyzed the first half of the game.

Roy Keane said: "Manchester City showed strong ball control and efficient pressure tactics in the first half, which made it difficult for Manchester United to organize an effective attack and was suppressed in the half."

"Manchester City's players performed very well both in offense and defense."

Jones continued: "You are right, Keane! And it must be said that De Bruyne, the Manchester City midfielder, performed particularly well."

"He not only scored the first goal for Manchester City in the first half, but also created threats through precise passes and breakthroughs many times. He is the core of Manchester City's offense."

Keane added: "Yes, De Bruyne's performance is indeed impressive."

"He is not only the engine of offense on the court, but also shows a strong scoring ability."

"Li Lei and Sterling on the wing Road's breakthrough was also very threatening, tearing Manchester United's defense line many times. "

Jones nodded in agreement: "Manchester United did encounter great difficulties in the first half. Their midfield and defense seemed a little powerless under Manchester City's high pressure."

"Carrick and Fellaini's organization and defense in the midfield were greatly disturbed, making it difficult for Manchester United to form an effective offense."

Keane continued: "Manchester United needs to make adjustments in the second half, not only to be more solid on the defensive end, but also to cooperate more closely between the midfield and the frontcourt."

"They need more running and passing to break Manchester City's pressure, and at the same time seize the counterattack opportunity to narrow the score gap as much as possible."

In Manchester United's locker room, head coach Louis van Gaal was obviously very dissatisfied with the first half of the game.

The players' impatience and disregard for tactical arrangements on the court made him angry and disappointed.

Van Gaal stood in the middle of the locker room with a grim look.

He looked at every player and said sternly: "The performance in the first half was not what I expected."

"You were too impatient on the field! Ignoring the tactical arrangements, you directly kicked the ball to clear or attack. This is not the performance of a professional player at all!"

He paused and continued: "You forgot our tactical arrangements."

"The midfield needs more ball control and passing, instead of blindly kicking the ball far away."

"Fellaini, Carrick, where is your control in the midfield? What we need is a stable midfield delivery, not disorderly long passes."

Van Gaal turned to the defensive players: "Smalling, Blind, your defense needs to be tighter."

"We can't give Manchester City strikers so much space. We must stay calm when defending and relieve pressure through short passes and running, instead of blindly kicking the ball."

He looked at the forward line again: "Martial, Rashford, your speed and technology are the key to our counterattack, but you need more support and cooperation."

"Midfielders should follow up quickly and create more offensive opportunities."

Van Gaal took a deep breath, calmed down, and continued to arrange the tactics for the second half: "We need to make adjustments in the second half."

"First of all, we need to be more compact in defense, maintain the formation, and don't give Manchester City too much space."

"The midfield needs more ball control and passing. Fellaini and Carrick need to run more and support teammates. Manchester City can't easily steal the ball."

He continued: "On offense, we need a faster counterattack speed."

"Mata, you have to organize the offense in the midfield, use your vision and passing ability to create opportunities for the forwards."

"Martial and Rashford, you have to keep running and looking for loopholes in Manchester City's defense."

"Finally, stay calm and don't be impatient."

"We still have time. As long as we follow the tactical discipline, we will be able to turn the situation around."

After the start of the second half, Manchester City did not show the attitude of putting the knife handle in the warehouse and letting the horse go to the south mountain, and still controlled the rhythm of the game.

They continued to maintain high pressure and ball possession, trying to further expand the score.

In the 50th minute, Manchester City launched anotherA threatening attack.

This attack was initiated by Manchester City's midfielder De Bruyne.

After receiving the pass from Silva in the midfield, he quickly dribbled forward.

De Bruyne's vision and passing ability put Manchester United's defense under great pressure.

De Bruyne saw that Li Lei on the right was ready, so he decisively passed the ball to the right.

After receiving the ball, Li Lei started quickly and used his speed and flexible steps to break through the defense of Manchester United's left back Damian.

Damian tried to follow Li Lei closely, but Li Lei's speed and change of direction made it difficult for him to resist.

Li Lei quickly went down the sideline and was about to enter the penalty area. He quickly looked up and observed the situation in the penalty area.

At this time, Manchester United's central defenders Smalling and Blind had returned to defense, but they were both marking Aguero to prevent him from shooting.

Manchester United's defense line seemed a little nervous under Li Lei's breakthrough.

Damian chased closely, but he had been left behind by Li Lei.

Smalling and Blind remained alert in the penalty area, trying to block the cross route.

Midfielders Carrick and Fellaini also quickly retreated to try to fill the gap in the defense.

Li Lei accelerated to the bottom line and quickly kicked the ball to the center of the penalty area.

Aguero had been lying in wait in the penalty area. He quickly jumped up and headed the ball towards the goal.

However, Aguero's header was too straight and the ball went straight into the arms of goalkeeper De Gea.

De Gea reacted quickly and held the ball steadily in his arms, defusing this threatening attack.

Although Manchester City's players did not score, their attack still put great pressure on Manchester United's defense.

The Sky Sports commentator said excitedly: "Li Lei's cross from the bottom was very accurate, but Aguero's header was too straight! De Gea reacted quickly and resolved the attack."

Gao Yi in the live broadcast room also sighed: "It was a thrilling moment. Manchester City's cooperation was very smooth, and Li Lei's cross was also in place."

"But De Gea's performance was still stable, and his saves temporarily relieved Manchester United."

Fans in the live broadcast room expressed their comments in the barrage.

"Li Lei's cross was so beautiful this time, but it was a pity that Aguero's header was too straight!"

"De Gea was really brave, and made another key save!"

"Manchester City's offensive cooperation was really smooth, which made me nervous!"

"Li Lei was in great shape today, but he was just a little unlucky!"

"It's a pity that Aguero's header was a bit too bad, it was almost 3-0!"