Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

However, due to the speed, Fernandinho's tackle was too fierce and directly knocked down Mane.

The referee blew the whistle without hesitation, indicating a foul and showing a yellow card.

Fernandinho spread his hands helplessly, expressing a little dissatisfaction with the referee's decision, but soon accepted the result.

He knew that his tackle was indeed dangerous. Although it was to stop the opponent's attack, he had to pay a price.

Gao Yi said in the live broadcast room: "Liverpool's counterattack was very swift!"

"Mane's breakthrough on the right just now was very exciting, and Fernandinho's tackle was indeed a bit fierce, and the referee decisively showed a yellow card."

The barrage in the live broadcast room quickly scrolled:

"Liverpool's attack was indeed fierce!"

"Fernandinho's defense was a bit rough, but this was also for the team."

"I hope he doesn't get another yellow card, otherwise the red card suspension will be troublesome!"

"Manchester City's defense must be stable, and no more fouls can be committed."

"This game was really a sword fight, and both sides fought very hard!"

After Manchester City scored, Liverpool quickly organized a counterattack, showing their unyielding fighting spirit.

In order to stop the opponent's attack, Fernandinho had to pay the price of a yellow card.

The intensity of the game continued to escalate, and both sides were trying their best to win.

After Manchester City blocked Liverpool's attack with two consecutive yellow cards, the emotions of Liverpool players became more impatient.

The pace of the game was still very intense, and the physical confrontation between the two sides continued to escalate.

When the first half of the game reached the 34th minute, Liverpool launched a quick counterattack.

Henderson took the ball near the midfield, and he saw Mane inserting at high speed in the frontcourt and quickly passed the ball to him.

Mane used his speed to shake off Manchester City's defense, and went straight into Manchester City's penalty area.

At this time, Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart decisively attacked and tried to save the ball before Mane shot.

Mane watched Joe Hart approaching quickly, without slowing down, trying to pass Joe Hart.

However, at the moment when the two came into contact, Mane's high-raised foot kicked directly into Joe Hart's head.

This scene stunned the audience, and Joe Hart fell to the ground, covering his head in pain.

The referee immediately stopped the game and ran to the scene of the incident. Seeing Joe Hart's injury, the referee did not hesitate to take out the red card and sent Sadio Mane off.

Two completely different voices immediately erupted in the stadium.

Manchester City fans applauded and cheered for the referee's decision, while Liverpool fans booed and expressed strong dissatisfaction with the decision.

Liverpool players on the field also surrounded the referee and tried to explain to the referee, but the red card could not be revoked.

Gao Yi said in the live broadcast room: "Oh my God, this is definitely a critical moment!"

"Mane's foul was very dangerous. He kicked Joe Hart's head directly. The referee decisively showed a red card."

"This is a huge blow to Liverpool!"

The barrage in the live broadcast room quickly rolled:

"This red card is inevitable. Mane should not have done this!"

"Is Joe Hart okay? I hope he is not seriously injured."

"Liverpool is in big trouble now, one man less."

"Manchester City's chance is here, seize the opportunity to win the game!"

"Mane was really reckless this time, and the red card is completely fine."

Sadio Mane's red card brought a major turning point to the game. Manchester City gradually gained the upper hand when the opponent was one man less.

With Sadio Mane's red card, the rhythm of the game began to become cautious.

Although Joe Hart was injured, he insisted on standing in front of the goal and tried to continue the game.

However, in the 43rd minute, Joe Hart's injury finally made him unable to continue to support, and Guardiola had to make a substitution adjustment.

Guardiola waved to Buffon to prepare for the game. The veteran Buffon quickly put on his gloves and replaced Joe Hart in front of Manchester City's goal.

After Buffon came on the court, Manchester City's defense remained stable, and his teammates continued to hold their positions under Buffon's command.

Mane's red card and Joe Hart's injury caused a subtle change in the attitudes of both sides.

The players no longer fought fiercely like at the beginning, but played more cautiously.

Manchester City tried to control the rhythm of the game to avoid any more accidents, while Liverpool, with one less player, tried to stabilize the defense and no longer risk attacking.

Although Liverpool was at a disadvantage in terms of numbers, they still laid a dense defensive formation in the midfield and defense, making it difficult for Manchester City's offense to break through.

The two sides went back and forth, carefully looking for opportunities, but neither of them had any substantial threats.

Until the first half of the gameAt the end, the score remained at 1-0, and Manchester City temporarily took the lead with Aguero's goal.

The referee blew the whistle and announced the end of the first half. The players went back to the locker room to adjust their status and prepare for the challenge of the second half.

The first half of the game was particularly tense because of the unexpected conflict. Manchester City temporarily took the lead with Aguero's goal.

But Joe Hart's injury and Mane's red card made the game situation confusing.

"Wow, today's game was really exciting! Sadio Mane was sent off with a red card, which was a major turning point!"

Gao Yi paused, sorted out his thoughts, and continued: "Manchester City performed very well in the first half, especially Li Lei's assist, which was really a textbook-like accurate pass."

"Aguero's goal was also impeccable, and this goal will have a profound impact on the second half of the game."

Gao Yi looked at the comments from the audience and said with a smile: "Many friends mentioned in the barrage that Manchester City's defense was a bit impatient, and the two yellow cards were indeed dangerous, especially Fernandinho, who needed to be calmer, otherwise there might be trouble in the second half."

"However, judging from the results, these two yellow cards are also worth it!"

"Although Liverpool is one man short, their fighting spirit is still very strong."

"Klopp will definitely adjust the tactics during the halftime break, and I believe the second half will be more exciting." Gao Yi concluded.

"Okay, we will continue the live broadcast later, please don't leave!"

In the locker room of Etihad Stadium, Manchester City players are taking a short break.

Everyone's face is covered with a trace of nervous sweat. Although they have an advantage in the first half, Liverpool is still dangerous with one less player.

Head coach Guardiola walked into the locker room with a calm face. The second half will be the key moment to determine the outcome.

Guardiola clapped his hands, attracting everyone's attention.