The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

Under the protest of Dortmund players, the referee intervened in time to celebrate the goal of Manchester United players. The ball was restarted, and the exciting shouts of the fans kept echoing over the Old Trafford Stadium. At this time, the time of extra time was passing quickly like the little sand left in the hourglass. Every second seemed to be stretched, and the tense atmosphere permeated every corner of the stadium.

Dortmund players felt a strong sense of unwillingness, and they tried their best to create a miracle at this last moment. Jaden Malik Sancho's eyes flashed with determination, and he ran wildly on the court like an angry cheetah. When the ball was passed to his feet, his brain worked rapidly, trying to find the flaws in Manchester United's defense.

Jaden Malik Sancho's feet were like a smart elf, dancing lightly on the ball. He rushed left and right with the ball, trying to break through the pursuit and interception of Manchester United players. His body leaned forward slightly, his eyes were sharp, as if he wanted to concentrate all his strength on this shot. Manchester United's players were facing a great enemy, and they quickly shrank their defenses to try to stop Jaden Malik Sancho's attack.

Jaden Malik Sancho saw an opportunity, and his right foot suddenly exerted force, and the ball flew out like a cannonball. At that moment, everyone's eyes were focused on the rapidly spinning football.

Manchester United's goalkeeper David De Gea was like an insurmountable mountain at this time, his eyes fixed on the flying ball. His body was like a taut spring, ready to go. When the ball flew in front of him, David De Gea pounced out like a ferocious lion. His hands stretched to the extreme, like steel pliers, holding the ball steadily.

At the moment when David De Gea held the ball, the referee's whistle sounded like a thunder over the court. The game was over! Manchester United beat Dortmund 3:2 at home, and advanced to the semi-finals of this season's UEFA Champions League with a total score of 3:2 in two rounds.

The referee's whistle was like a key, opening the gate of passion in the hearts of Manchester United players. They rushed onto the court in an instant like a torrent released. The players jumped, ran, and hugged each other excitedly. Their faces were filled with joy and pride, which was the joy of victory and the glory gained after hard fighting.

Theo Fernandez, Ashraf Hakimi, Rodrigo Hernandez and other players knelt directly on the ground and kissed the grass under their feet, as if to thank the land for giving them strength.

Young players such as Josko Gvardiol, Erling Haaland, and Aurelien Tsoumeni took off their jerseys and held them high above their heads to show their pride to the fans.

Captain David De Gea, who was also voted the best player of the game after the game, stood in the middle of the crowd, tears flashing in his eyes. He shouted loudly and thanked every teammate.

The Manchester United fans in the stands were completely boiling. Their cheers and shouts were like a tsunami, hitting the stadium wave after wave. The fans waved their red scarves, and the red ocean seemed to submerge the entire stadium. Some fans jumped up excitedly, their faces filled with excited smiles. Some fans threw their hats into the air, releasing their joy to the fullest.

The children rode on their fathers' shoulders, their eyes flashing with excitement. The old people waved their fists excitedly, their voices hoarse but full of power. The fans' songs echoed over the stadium, praising the team and praising victory.

And the Dortmund players were full of bitterness in their hearts. Some players lowered their heads silently, tears rolling in their eyes. They put in so much effort, but failed at the last moment. Their dreams were shattered at this moment, which was an unspeakable pain. Some players squatted on the ground and covered their faces with their hands. They didn't want others to see their tears. Captain Marco Reus, who was injured but had been sitting on the bench after a simple treatment, limped over on crutches, gently patted the players on the shoulders, and silently comforted them in a manly way.

After a long time, Dortmund captain Marco Reus gathered all Dortmund players and went to the away team's stands together, bowing to thank the Dortmund fans who came from afar. All Dortmund fans and some Manchester United fans applauded the tenacious Dortmund team.

Manchester United coach Mourinho on the sidelines also jumped up excitedly, waving his fists with a happy smile on his face. His heart was full of pride, he knew that this gameVictory was hard-won. He ran to the players, hugged them one by one, and shared the joy of victory. Dortmund coach Lucien Favre shook his head helplessly, his face full of frustration. He looked at his players with heartache.

In this hustle and bustle, Old Trafford seemed to have become a sea of ​​joy; Manchester United fans used their enthusiasm to draw a perfect end to this night.

In the press conference room of Old Trafford, the lights were shining, and reporters from all walks of life were already on standby, and they couldn't wait to dig out the story behind this fierce game. Not long after, Manchester United's head coach Mourinho walked into the press conference room with the team captain, David De Gea, who was also the best player of the game after the game.

Mourinho had a serious face, but his eyes could not hide the joy of victory. He wore a neat suit and walked to the podium steadily, followed by David De Gea. The flash lights on the scene instantly flickered like stars, and the shutter sounds came one after another.

Mourinho cleared his throat slightly and began his opening remarks: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is an extremely difficult game. Our boys showed tenacious fighting spirit and outstanding strength, and finally won this crucial victory."

David De Gea stood aside and nodded slightly, with a humble smile on his face, as if he was still immersed in the fierce atmosphere of the game just now.

A reporter stood up impatiently and asked, "Coach Mourinho, at the last moment of the game, everyone thought it was going to overtime, but Manchester United scored the winning goal in injury time. Is this a perfect reflection of your tactical arrangement?"

Mourinho frowned slightly, thought for a moment and replied, "This is not only a tactical arrangement, but also a reflection of the players' determination and adaptability on the field. We have always emphasized that no matter when the game is going on, we must not give up the opportunity to attack. Ashraf Hakimi's interception, Marco Verratti's pass and Erling Haaland's shot, they showed the qualities of top players."

Another A reporter then asked: "Mr. De Gea, you made many key saves in this game, especially in the second half of the game, when Dortmund was attacking frantically, how did you maintain such a high level of concentration?"

David De Gea touched his hair and said with a smile: "In such an important game, every save is related to the fate of the team. As the captain of the team, I must always stay focused. I will adjust my state before the game, and during the game, I can feel the trust of my teammates behind me, which gives me great motivation."

Another reporter asked: "Coach Mourinho, in the game, we saw that the team was a little nervous in defense. Are you satisfied with the team's defensive performance at all times, especially when Dortmund was constantly attacking? "

Mourinho said seriously: "No game's defense is perfect. We did face a lot of pressure at certain moments, but I think the players' overall performance is worthy of recognition. Our defenders successfully resisted Dortmund's attack most of the time and made the right defensive moves at critical moments. Of course, we will continue to strengthen our defensive drills in subsequent training. "

Another reporter asked: "Coach Mourinho, we noticed that when you played away against Dortmund, the starting central defender you chose was Raphael Vassar. Rane and Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe), while the starting central defender combination of this game has become Raphael Varane and Ruben Dias, and we saw that after Raphael Varane was injured, he was replaced by Joshko Gwadiol. What happened to Pepe? "

Mourinho showed a trace of worry on his face and said: "Veteran Pepe unfortunately sprained his left leg in the pre-match training. In order to protect the player's health, after comprehensive judgment with the medical team, it was decided that he would temporarily rest in this game. "

"Coach Mourinho, how is Raphael Varane's injury? Is there any news to disclose at present?" Another reporter asked.

"We are also waiting for the final report of Manchester Hospital on Raphael Varane's situation. The official account of the club will release relevant news later. Please pay attention to it in time. "Mourinho said seriously.

At this time, a senior football reporter stood up and asked: "Mr. De Gea, at the end of the game, Sancho's shot was very threatening. What were you thinking when you saved that ball?"

David De GeaAfter recalling, he said: "At that time, there was only one thought in my mind, that is, I couldn't let the ball go into the goal. I observed the flight trajectory of the ball, and then stretched my body as much as I could. Fortunately, I succeeded in holding the ball."

A young reporter asked curiously: "Coach Mourinho, when the team was tied 2:2, I saw you standing on the sidelines shouting loudly. What did you say?"

Mourinho smiled and said: "I told them that this is the Champions League, this is Old Trafford, and we can't give up easily. We have a glorious history, and we have to live up to the jerseys on our bodies. And I believe in their abilities, and they didn't let me down."

A reporter asked: "Coach Mourinho, in the next Champions League game, what aspects do you think the team needs to improve?"

Mourinho pondered for a while and said: "We need to continue to improve our offensive efficiency and further strengthen our defensive stability. In addition, we must pay attention to reducing some unnecessary mistakes, which are often seized by opponents in high-level games."

The reporters' questions continued, and Mourinho and De Gea also patiently answered them one by one.

A reporter asked: "Coach Mourinho, what do you think of Dortmund's performance?"

Mourinho said objectively: "Dortmund is a very good team. They have excellent creativity in offense and caused us a lot of trouble in this game. Their players are very strong and motivated."

As time went by, the press conference was still going on enthusiastically.

Another reporter asked: "De Gea, what do you think is the biggest reason for you to win the honor of the best player of the game?"

De Gea said modestly: "I think it is the credit of the team. If it weren't for my teammates defending and attacking in front, I wouldn't have made those saves. This honor belongs to the whole team."

A reporter stood up and said: "Coach Mourinho, after this game, Manchester United has entered the Champions League semi-finals. What is Manchester United's goal this season? Is it the championship?"

Mourinho said: "We focus on playing well in every game that comes next. As for the championship, if there is a chance, why not?"

Another reporter asked: "De Gea, do you think Manchester United's goal in the Champions League this season is to win the championship?"

De Gea said frankly: "Our coach is a famous Champions League champion coach. He has enough experience in the Champions League. As players, the only thing we have to do is to play every game according to his requirements."