Star Card System

Looking at Manchester United's starting lineup, Carragher in the live broadcast room laughed again.

"Manchester United will definitely not win this game!"

Alan Shearer next to him looked at him: "Are you starting to criticize Manchester United again? Are you sure you can't win before the game even starts?"

Carragher pointed at Manchester United's starting lineup with a serious expression.

"This time I'm not criticizing them, but analyzing them very seriously.

"Look at Manchester United's starting lineup,

"Solskjaer actually let Martial start as the right winger,

"And Pogba actually returned to the frontcourt organization position,

"I'm really impressed,

"Are Martial and Pogba his godsons?

"Can't he see the unstable state of the two in recent times?

"Or does Manchester United really have no one to use?

"This game has Pogba in front,

"Xia will definitely have to take on the defensive task to the maximum extent,

"I'm really impressed by this guy,

"There is Manchester United blood, but it's far worse than Ferguson's deployment. "

Carragher's comments were very sharp. Although Alan Shearer next to him didn't say anything, he agreed in his heart.

It is true.

The lineup for this game is a bit too self-centered.

How well Manchester United played in the last game, 6-0, and beat Watford to tears.

If it were me, I would definitely continue the lineup of the last game.

Even if I consider physical fitness issues, I will only adjust individual positions as appropriate, and I can't make such a big move.

It's really hard to say about Manchester United in this game...

On the sidelines, Barcelona coach Valverde had a serious expression.

Facing the defending champion in this game, he knew it would be difficult.

Especially facing a superstar like Xia Xing , and the pressure is even greater.

You know, Xia Xing is a top star who can change the situation by himself.

How to lock Xia Xing to the maximum extent in this game will be the biggest issue for Barcelona's defense.

However, after waiting for the game to start, Barcelona's defensive players became more confident.

Xia Xing's position is not that forward.

It's like this again?

The referee whistled and the game between the two sides officially began.

Barcelona still passed the ball steadily, mastered the rhythm of the game, and waited for opportunities slowly.

They tried to pass the ball forward several times, but the chances were small, so they simply retreated and continued to wait for opportunities.

Soon they found that Xia Xing's position was further back than they thought!

It was true!

This game Previously, Valverde had speculated that Manchester United would have two strategies.

One is to continue the fierce attack that swept Watford 6-0 in the previous game, with Xia Xing as the offensive core, active in the frontcourt.

If this happens, Barcelona's defense will be under great pressure, and it will be difficult to attack significantly.

The game will be difficult to play.

The other is that Manchester United will let Xia Xing retreat to assist in defense, focus on stability, and let Pogba be the offensive core in the frontcourt.

If this happens, it will be easy.

Sure enough, Solskjaer chose the latter.

In this way, Barcelona has almost no defensive pressure!

It means that they can be more bold!

Taking advantage of Barcelona suddenly launched a fast break in a pass-control opportunity on the wing!

Left-back Alba quickly passed the ball and it went straight to the front court!

Coutinho received the ball and knocked it across the middle!

Busquets made a forward pass and passed it diagonally without stopping the ball!

Rakitic tapped it again and passed it to Messi!

Messi took the lead and rushed into the penalty area!

Passed the ball horizontally to Suarez!

Suarez took the ball with his back to the goal, and he didn't even need to observe it, he knew what to do!

Knocked the ball back to the right again!

Messi received the ball!

The two made a two-pass cooperation!

At the near post, Messi volleyed!

The ball was extremely fast and went straight into the net!

1-0!

"Just 15 minutes into the game, Barcelona scored a goal first!

"This is their first shot of the game!

"Continuous short passes completely penetrated Manchester United's defense!

"Even if they are the defending champions, they are powerless in front of world-class passing and control!

"This fast break completely defeated Manchester United's defense!

"I believe this is definitely not the last time Barcelona will score in this game!"

Carragher's words sound harsh, but it is true.

Manchester United did not make an effective defensive response during Barcelona's pass just now.

Especially in the midfield, both Matic and Fred are not fast, and they are under great pressure in the face of such a high-frequency attack.

And Xia Xing's retreat alone is also difficult to support.

If Messi dribbles the ball alone, Xia Xing still has a certain degree of confidence to defend.

But Xia Xing has no way to deal with this kind of passing and control style that involves the defense.

It's troublesome to lose the ball shortly after the start.

But Manchester United will not be discouraged by a goal.

In the next period of time, Manchester United's offensive will also be suppressed frequently.

Pogba is still very active today. In Barcelona's half, he dribbled forward and did pose a certain threat.

Lukaku and Martial also actively ran and looked for opportunities.

Overall, Manchester United's attacking trident did a good job today.

But their opponent is Barcelona, ​​a powerful Barcelona.

This level of attack cannot tear open Barcelona's defense.

In the 22nd minute of the game, Pogba's long shot slipped out of the goal.

In the 27th minute of the game, Pogba made a diagonal pass to Martial, who rushed into the penalty area with the ball. The final shot was weak and was easily caught by Ter Stegen.

Two consecutive attacks were all thunder and rain.

Manchester United failed to seize the opportunity, and Barcelona's attack came again.

Even when Manchester United attacked, Barcelona did not retreat across the board, but balanced offense and defense.

The front trident was still looking for opportunities near Manchester United's penalty area.

At this moment, the opportunity came again.

Lukaku sprinted with the ball, Pique shoveled the ball, and the ball fell to Busquets' feet.

Barcelona's metronome slightly controlled the rhythm and waited for the front players to run.

Two seconds later, a long pass went straight to the left side of Manchester United's penalty area!

Looking for Coutinho!

The Brazilian winger sprinted quickly, raised his leg to catch the ball, and made a cross!

Suarez jumped high, but did not touch the ball!

Was it a mistake?

No!

He was feinting!

The ball flew to the back post!

Manchester United left back Ashley Young accelerated at full speed, but still couldn't stop the footsteps of Barcelona's No. 10 player!

Messi jumped lightly and volleyed!

The distance was too close, and goalkeeper De Gea was powerless!

The ball went into the dead corner of the goal!

2-0!

Barcelona scored another goal!

Camp Nou was filled with applause and cheers again!

"It's the 41st minute of the game, and Barcelona has expanded its lead!

"Another wonderful cooperation, and Messi's last shot!

"A wonderful volley, so clever!

"This time all Barcelona players performed very well!

"Pique's decisive tackle,

"Busquets' calm control,

"Coutinho's wonderful cross,

"Suarez's feint,

"Messi's fatal shot!

"The Argentine king became the red cherry on the wonderful Barcelona cake!

"Perfectly ended this attack!

"He is the hero of Camp Nou! ” (End of this chapter)