Meanwhile, in a studio in London, celebrities from other clubs also expressed their views on the game.
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish said: "Both Bayern and Manchester United are giants in European football, and this game will definitely be very exciting. From the lineup point of view, Bayern seems to have an advantage, but Manchester United's resilience cannot be ignored. I think this game may be a draw, and the two sides will be evenly matched in 90 minutes. 1-1 or 0-0 results are possible. But no matter what the result is, it will be a game that will make the fans excited."
Real Madrid legend Zidane frowned slightly, thought for a while and said: "This is a game that is difficult to predict. Bayern is very strong, but Manchester United can always create miracles in major competitions. I think the result of the game depends on the on-the-spot performance and some details of both sides on the field. If Manchester United can do a very good job in defense and seize opportunities in offense, they may win. But Bayern's overall strength and experience give them a great advantage in this game. I think this game may be a 1-0 or 0-1 In the pre-match press conference, Manchester United coach Mourinho and Bayern's coach both expressed their opinions. Mourinho said with a serious expression: "We know that Bayern Munich is a very strong team, but we have our own advantages at home. We are fully prepared to meet this challenge." Bayern's coach Niko Kovac said confidently: "Our goal is to win an away game. Our players are in excellent condition and we are confident that we can play our best in the game." At 4 pm on April 30, when the referee's whistle sounded at Old Trafford, the semi-final of the Champions League officially kicked off. The players of Manchester United were determined and full of fighting spirit. They knew the importance of this game. Bayern Munich was also aggressive. As a traditional giant in European football, they were also eager to win in this crucial battle. At the beginning of the game, Bayern Munich tried to control the ball and organize the attack through the dispatch of midfield core Thiago Alcantara do Nascimento. However, Manchester United's midfield combination of Marco Verratti, Bruno Fernandez and Rodrigo Hernandez did not let Bayern Munich succeed easily. They were like three solid lines of defense, constantly pressing and intercepting, disrupting the rhythm of Bayern Munich's midfield.
On the offensive end, Arjen Robben and Frank Ribery, two wingers, tried to tear open Manchester United's defense with their sharp breakthroughs. However, the two full-backs Theo Fernandez and Ashraf Hakimi showed tenacious defensive ability. Theo Fernandez stuck to Arjen Robben tightly, and his speed and agility made it difficult for Arjen Robben to find space to shoot. Ashraf Hakimi made full use of his excellent physical fitness when defending Frank Ribery, constantly engaging in physical confrontation, making Frank Ribery's breakthroughs come back in vain again and again.
In the center position, Robert Lewandowski is highly expected. He kept looking for opportunities in the penalty area, trying to get rid of the defenders. However, Marco Verratti and Rodrigo Hernandez were like two ferocious hounds, following Robert Lewandowski closely. With their flexible footsteps and accurate predictions, they destroyed Robert Lewandowski's chances of receiving the ball and shooting again and again.
While Manchester United was firmly defending, they were also actively looking for opportunities to attack. Romelu Lukaku stood at the front of the penalty area, his strong body like an iron tower, firmly attracting the attention of Niklas Sule and Mats Hummels. The two Bayern central defenders had to keep an eye on Romelu Lukaku's movements, fearing that he would suddenly start to attack the penalty area.
In the fifth minute of the game, Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich dribbled the ball to the midfield position in the backcourt. He had a firm look and his steps were steady and powerful. He was obviously ready to launch a very threatening attack. He controlled the ball skillfully, like a wild horse running away, galloping towards Manchester United's half.
However, Manchester United's Marco Verratti would not let Joshua Kimmich succeed easily. Marco Verratti was like a keen cheetah, silently observing Joshua Kimmich's movements. When Joshua Kimmich just crossed the midline with the ball, Marco VerrattiSeeing the right moment, he pounced like lightning. He leaned forward slightly, pushed his feet hard on the ground, and rushed towards Joshua Kimmich at a very fast speed. At that moment, Marco Verratti's eyes were fixed on the ball, and he had only one thought in his mind: to steal the ball. Joshua Kimmich seemed to have noticed Marco Verratti's intention. He tried to use a fake move to get past Marco Verratti, but Marco Verratti was not fooled by his fake move. With his excellent defensive awareness and agility, he stretched out his foot at the critical moment and cleanly cut the ball off from Joshua Kimmich's feet.
Marco Verratti did not hesitate at all after stealing the ball, knowing that the opportunity to attack was fleeting. He immediately pushed the ball gently with his right foot and passed it to Cody Gakpo in front. This pass was precise and powerful, like a precision-guided missile, directly hitting the space behind Joshua Kimmich.
At this time, Cody Gakpo was like an arrow from a string. The moment Marco Verratti passed the ball, he started. He was extremely fast, like a flash of lightning, and instantly shook off the Bayern Munich defenders.
At the same time, at the forefront of Bayern Munich's penalty area, Romelu Lukaku stood like a towering mountain. His strong body and powerful aura made Bayern Munich's central defenders Niklas Sule and Mats Hummels dare not slack off.
Romelu Lukaku began to press forward slowly, and every time he took a step forward, Niklas Sule and Mats Hummels had to follow him and take a step back. His presence was like a huge magnet, firmly attracting the attention of Niklas Sule and Mats Hummels, leaving them no time to take care of other offensive players.
Cody Gakpo was like a duck to water after receiving the pass from Marco Verratti. The ball at his feet was like a magic, following his footsteps closely. He rushed forward with the ball very fast, and his body swayed left and right, as if he was dancing a smart dance. The defenders of Bayern Munich tried to catch up with him, but his flexible body and excellent ball control skills made them unable to catch up. Cody Gakpo ran all the way, his eyes full of confidence and determination. He knew that this was a great offensive opportunity that he couldn't miss.
When Cody Gakpo rushed to the front of the penalty area with the ball, he did not choose to shoot himself, but showed his excellent team awareness. He glanced at the surrounding situation with the corner of his eye and found that Edinson Cavani on the left was unguarded. Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately passed the ball with his left foot. This pass was just right, and the ball fell steadily to Edinson Cavani's feet as if it had eyes.
At this time, Edinson Cavani was like a calm killer, waiting for the best time. When the ball was passed to his feet, he was extremely calm. His eyes were fixed on the goal, and his body was slightly squatted, ready to shoot. Countless shooting angles and strengths flashed through his mind quickly, and he wanted to make sure that this shot could hit the target. Edinson Cavani did not disappoint everyone. The moment he received the ball, he kicked the ball hard with his right foot. His shot was very powerful, and the ball whizzed towards the goal like a cannonball.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is a world-class goalkeeper with a very fast reaction speed. When he saw Edinson Cavani shooting, he immediately made a save. His body bounced out like a spring, and his hands stretched out as hard as he could, trying to block this powerful shot. However, Edinson Cavani's shooting angle was too tricky and the speed was too fast. Despite his best efforts, Manuel Neuer couldn't stop the ball from flying into the goal.
The ball went in! 1:0! Manchester United leads!
Old Trafford was boiling instantly. The cheers, shouts and cheers of the fans intertwined like a tsunami. Manchester United players also ran to Edinson Cavani, hugging each other and celebrating this wonderful goal. Edinson Cavani's face was filled with a joyful smile, and he raised his hands high, enjoying this moment of victory. This goal not only gave Manchester United the lead, but also added a bright color to this fierce Champions League semi-final.
After losing the ball, Bayern Munich stepped up their offensive. Thomas Muller began to participate more actively in the offense. He kept running in the penalty area and tried toIn order to create chaos for Manchester United's defense. Javi Martinez also began to move forward more to increase the level of attack. However, Manchester United's defense was composed of Theo Fernandes, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire and Ashraf Hakimi. The tacit cooperation and tenacious defense between them made Bayern's attack vanish again and again.
In the eleventh minute of the game, Arjen Robben broke through Theo Fernandes on the wing and tried to give Manchester United a fatal blow with his signature cut-in shot. However, Manchester United central defender Raphael Varane came to defend in time and blocked Arjen Robben's shot with his body.
The ball bounced out and was caught by Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Bruno Fernandes quickly launched a quick counterattack and passed the ball to Romelu Lukaku. Romelu Lukaku relied on his strong body to carry Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels all the way to the penalty area.
Romelu Lukaku stood in the penalty area, his strong body was like a hill, his eyes fixed on Bayern Munich's goal. His muscles were tense, and every nerve was highly concentrated, like a beast about to launch a fatal attack. Bayern Munich's other central defender Niklas Sule rushed over from the other side with great momentum. Romelu Lukaku used his body to hold Niklas Sule, then quickly adjusted his steps, his center of gravity sank slightly, and then he exerted force suddenly, kicking the football with his right foot like a heavy hammer. Under his powerful shot, the football whizzed towards the goal like a cannonball. At this time, Manchester United coach Mourinho suddenly stood up from the coaching seat, clenched his fists and raised his hands high...
The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air, carrying Romelu Lukaku's strength and expectations, and flew towards the goal at a very fast speed. Bayern Munich's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was like an alert lion. The moment the ball flew over, his body reacted quickly. His eyes were fixed on the trajectory of the ball, his feet pushed the ground hard, his body jumped high, and he stretched his arms with all his strength, trying to block the powerful shot. However, this time, the god of luck seemed to be on the side of Bayern Munich. Although Romelu Lukaku's shot passed the ten fingers of Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, it was rejected by the goal post. The ball hit the post hard, and the dull impact seemed to announce Romelu Lukaku's regret for this attack. After colliding with the post, the ball bounced out quickly.
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