The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

Around 3 pm, the sunlight of the match day shone on the outer wall of the Westfalen Stadium. Dortmund fans, dressed in yellow and black jerseys, poured into the holy place in the hearts of Dortmund fans from all directions like a surging tide. The team logo was painted on their faces, and there was a fiery light in their eyes, which was the desire for victory and the infinite loyalty to the team.

During the warm-up phase before the start of the game, the fans had already started their performance. The uniform slogans echoed in the stadium like thunder, "Dortmund, never lose!" Every syllable was full of power, hitting the eardrums of the visiting players. They stomped their feet hard, and the vibration seemed to be transmitted through the ground to the hearts of the visiting players. The huge banners were unfolded on the stands, like flags of victory, flying over the Westfalen Stadium.

The South Stand is the soul of the Westfalen Stadium. The fans there are like well-trained soldiers, and their cheering rhythm is compact and powerful. Under their leadership, the atmosphere of the entire stadium was like a ignited gunpowder barrel that could explode at any time. They waved their flags, and in the yellow and black ocean, each flag danced as if they were demonstrating to the visiting team. In their eyes, the Westfalen Stadium is their territory, and the visiting players are just invaders who have stepped into this territory.

At the same time, in the visiting team's locker room at the Westfalen Stadium, Manchester United coach Mourinho was arranging tactics and arrangements for the players in front of the tactical board, and the tactical board was Dortmund's starting lineup for this game.

"Dortmund's goalkeeper Roman Birki has excellent goal-line skills and extremely quick reactions. He has performed well in the Champions League and the Bundesliga this season and is a more difficult opponent. Cody, Romelu, Edinson, you have to be patient and shoot actively when you have the chance." Mourinho pointed to the goalkeeper position of Dortmund and said to Cody Gakpo, Romelu Lukaku and Edinson Cavani.

"Understood, boss!" Cody Gakpo, Romelu Lukaku, and Edinson Cavani said at the same time.

"In Dortmund's defense line, right-back Marius Wolf was a striker and later played as a winger. He is very strong in sprinting on the wing and also likes to attack forward. Theo, this guy is in your hands. Rafael, you pay attention to the defense." Mourinho said to Theo Fernandez and Rafael Varane.

"Don't worry, boss." Theo Fernandez said confidently.

"Okay, boss!" Raphael Varane nodded solemnly.

"Manuel Akanji, Julian Weigl, Abdou Diallo, all three are defenders with outstanding physical fitness. Their steals are fierce. Our midfielders should be careful to avoid injuries. Romelu, your task in this game is to nail Dortmund's penalty area and provide support to your other teammates." Mourinho instructed Romelu Lukaku.

"Dortmund's midfielders, Jaden Malik Sancho, Marco Reus, and Mario Gotze, are all players with good skills, fast speed, and spirituality. Rodrigo, you have a heavy task. Pepe, you have to press forward in time to assist Rodrigo in defending the middle." Mourinho solemnly instructed Rodrigo Hernandez and Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe).

"Understood, boss." Rodrigo Hernandez and Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) said.

At this point, Mourinho's eyes were as sharp as a hawk, slowly sweeping across the faces of each player, clearing his throat, and said in a low and powerful voice, "Boys, look at your uniforms, which are symbols of glory. Today, we are about to step onto the battlefield and face powerful opponents. But don't be afraid, because fear will never bring victory." He frowned slightly and waved his hands vigorously.

"On this green field, we are warriors. Every fight, every sprint, is our desire for victory. Those scars, those sweat, are medals of our growth." His eyes became hot, as if there was a flame dancing in them. "Now, walk out of this door, let's write the legend of Manchester United with courage and passion. Let our opponents know that Manchester United's warriors are invincible!"

The eyes of Manchester United players became firm, they stood up, looked at each other, and the light of fighting spirit shone in their eyes. Inspired by Mourinho, they were like warriors about to go to the challenging battlefield.

As the game time approached, the starting players of Dortmund and Manchester United entered the Westfalen Stadium one after another. In an instant, the horrorThe atmosphere at home was pushed to a climax. The cheers of the fans for Dortmund players and the boos for Manchester United players were like a tsunami, sweeping in wave after wave. The decibel of the sound seemed to break through the sky. They used the weapon of sound to exert tremendous pressure on the psychological defense of Manchester United players.

Sitting in the VIP seat of the stadium, Manchester United Club Chairman Luo Lie shook his head and smiled bitterly. Dortmund's home stadium Westfalen Stadium is a world-famous devil's home stadium, but it is another different feeling to really feel this terrifying home atmosphere. This terrifying home atmosphere is not only a sound and visual impact, but also a kind of mental pressure. It will make the visiting players afraid before the game starts, making it difficult for them to play their normal level in the game. For Dortmund's players and fans, this atmosphere is their pride and a legend of Dortmund that they have created together. This game is not easy to play, I hope the players can hold on.

When the referee's whistle sounded at the Westfalen Stadium, the first round of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, Manchester United's away challenge to Dortmund, officially kicked off.

At this time, the Westfalen Stadium seemed like a lit volcano, and the fanatical Dortmund fans used their enthusiasm to create a chilling home atmosphere. The deafening cheers were like waves, surging and hitting the eardrums of Manchester United players. In the stands, yellow and black flags were waving all over the sky, like a rolling ocean, and each flag danced as if it was demonstrating to the visiting team. The fans shouted slogans in unison, and the sound seemed to penetrate the sky and make the whole stadium tremble.

On the Manchester United side, goalkeeper David De Gea, wearing the captain's armband, looked focused. He moved his body slightly, ready to deal with the fierce offensive that Dortmund might launch at any time. On the defensive line, Theo Fernandez remained highly alert on the wing, his eyes fixed on the opponent's offensive players. Raphael Varane showed the composure of a world-class defender. He stood accurately and calmly observed the situation on the court. Keppel Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) was like a ferocious lion. His intimidating eyes made Dortmund's forwards dare not easily make moves in front of him. Ashraf Hakimi kept running back and forth at the full-back position. His speed and flexible running added a solid barrier to Manchester United's defense.

Dortmund's attack took the lead. Jaden Malik Sancho was like a black lightning. With his excellent dribbling skills, he shuttled freely between Manchester United's defensive players. His breakthrough brought a lot of pressure to Manchester United's defense. Seeing this, Rodrigo Hernandez quickly met up and successfully blocked Jaden Malik Sancho's breakthrough route with his tenacious defense.

In the midfield competition, Marco Verratti showed his excellent ball control and dispatching ability. He flexibly got rid of the Dortmund players' pressing, and then accurately passed the ball to Romelu Lukaku on the forward line. Romelu Lukaku used his strong body to force a channel through the Dortmund defenders, but Manuel Akanji used his excellent physical confrontation ability at a critical moment to successfully stop Romelu Lukaku's progress.

Dortmund's Marco Reus played a very critical role in the attack. His smart movement and creative passes made Manchester United's defenders exhausted. In an attack, Marco Reus played a wonderful combination with Paco Alcacer, who got a great shooting opportunity with his keen sense of smell in front of the goal. But David De Gea reacted quickly and used his excellent saving ability to save the ball steadily out of the bottom line.

Manchester United was not to be outdone, and Dani Olmo showed his creativity in the midfield. His precise long pass went straight to winger Cody Gakpo. Cody Gakpo used his speed to break through Dortmund's full-back Marius Wolf, then quickly cut inside and shot a powerful shot, but unfortunately the ball went slightly wide of the goal.

When the fans at the Westfalenstadion saw Manchester United's attack, their cheers became even crazier. They used huge noise waves to disturb the psychology of Manchester United players and tried to disrupt their offensive rhythm. But under this pressure, Manchester United's players gradually adapted to the atmosphere on the field.

As the game progressed, Dortmund's Axel Witsel played an important role in the defensive midfielder position. His defensive coverage was large, successfully preventing Manchester United from launching multiple attacks from the middle.'s attack. Mario Gotze was very flexible in the attacking third zone, constantly looking for gaps in Manchester United's defense.

In a corner attack, Dortmund's Julian Weigl jumped high and headed the ball, which hit the post and flew out of the bottom line. This made the fans at the Westfalenstadion sigh with regret, but then they immediately resumed their crazy cheering.

Manchester United's Ashraf Hakimi actively participated in the attack while defending. His breakthrough on the wing and cross from the bottom caused a lot of trouble for Dortmund's defense. Edinson Cavani kept physically confronting Dortmund's defenders in the penalty area, trying to grab a favorable shooting position.

In the first thirty minutes of the game, both sides showed a very high competitive level, and the score on the field was still 0:0. But both Manchester United players and Dortmund players knew that this fierce battle had just begun.

In the next game, Dortmund's Rafael Guerrero launched a threatening attack from the left. With his excellent ball control skills, he broke through two Manchester United defenders in a row. Facing the defense of Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe), he cleverly passed the ball to Marco Reus who was following in the middle. Marco Reus did not hesitate and shot the ball with a powerful kick, and the ball flew towards the goal like a cannonball. David De Gea once again showed his world-class goalkeeper style, diving and saving the ball over the crossbar. The fans at the Westfalenstadion were stimulated by this thrilling scene and let out a cry of surprise, but then they gave Marco Reus a warm applause for his wonderful shot.

On the Manchester United side, Marco Verratti made more passing errors in the midfield, which allowed Dortmund to seize several counterattack opportunities. However, Theo Fernandez performed well in defense. He used his speed and tenacious fighting spirit to successfully resolve Dortmund's counterattack.

In one attack, Cody Gakpo and Romelu Lukaku played a wonderful combination. After breaking through the wing, Cody Gakpo cleverly passed the ball to Romelu Lukaku who entered the penalty area. Romelu Lukaku faced Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Birki and had a chance to shoot, but Manuel Akanji returned to defense in time and blocked the ball out of the baseline. Manchester United got a corner kick opportunity.

Dani Olmo took the corner kick and he kicked the ball accurately into the penalty area. Raphael Varane jumped high and headed the ball, but unfortunately the ball was firmly held by Roman Birki. The fans at the Westfalenstadion cheered after seeing the goalkeeper's wonderful save.

As the game progressed, Dortmund's players attacked more fiercely with the cheers of the home fans. Jaden Malik Sancho once again showed his breakthrough ability on the wing, breaking through the defense of Ashraf Hakimi and Theo Fernandez in succession, and then passed the ball to Paco Alcacer in the middle. Alcacer dribbled past Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) in the penalty area, but his shot was blocked by David De Gea with his legs.

Manchester United's Rodrigo Hernandez was extremely tenacious in the midfield defense. He used his body and excellent positional sense to successfully block Dortmund's many attacks from the middle. In terms of offense, he also actively participated in the team's offensive organization. His straight pass directly penetrated Dortmund's defense and found Edinson Cavani who was advancing at high speed. Cavani got a single chance, but his shot was magically saved by Roman Birki.

The first half of the game was coming to an end, and the players on both sides tried their best on the court. The cheers of the fans at the Westfalen Stadium were still so crazy, and they cheered for the Dortmund players with their enthusiasm.

In the last few minutes of the game, Dortmund's Marco Reus once again showed his offensive talent. After receiving the ball in the midfield, he dribbled all the way and broke through three Manchester United defenders in a row. When facing David De Gea, he chose a clever lob, but the ball was slightly higher than the crossbar. This made the fans at the Westfalen Stadium sigh.

Manchester United also launched several attacks at the last moment. After Romelu Lukaku received a pass from Cody Gakpo in the penalty area, he turned and shot forcibly, but the ball was blocked by the Dortmund defender and went out of the baseline. Dani Olmo took the corner kick and kicked the ball into the penalty area, but unfortunately the Manchester United players did not grab the first point.

With the referee's whistle, the first half of the game ended, and the two teams were in the game.The score was still 0:0. But this fierce game made the players of both sides feel the strength of their opponents. After the half-time, the fans of Westfalenstadion were still singing cheering songs in the stands, hoping that Dortmund players could break the deadlock and take the lead in the second half. Under the leadership of coach Mourinho, Manchester United players returned to the locker room to adjust their tactics for a more intense second half.