The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

Before we knew it, Juventus' Champions League match against Manchester United was on schedule. Two hours before the start of the game, the starting lineups of both sides were announced one after another:

Juventus coach Allegri, who was at home, arranged a 4-3-2-1 lineup:

Goalkeeper: Szczesny

Defenders: Sandro, Chiellini, Bonucci, Cancelo

Midfielders: Khedira, Pjanic, Matuidi

Forwards: Bernardeschi, Mandzukic, Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United still used the 4-3-3 lineup:

Goalkeeper: De Gea

Defenders: Theo Hernandez, Maguire, Varane, Ashraf;

Midfielders: Pogba, Verratti, McTominay

Forwards: Rashford, Cavani, Lukaku

At the Allianz Arena in Turin, the night has not yet completely fallen, but the stadium is already brightly lit and noisy. Juventus fans came from all corners of the city like a tide. They wore black and white striped shirts, painted their faces, waved flags and scarves in their hands, and greeted the coming of this battle with the most enthusiastic shouts.

In the home team's locker room, Juventus captain Chiellini was looking at his teammates with a serious expression. "Brothers, tonight we are in our home court. We must use our strength and courage to let Manchester United know whose territory this is. We must fight for victory, for the team badge on our chest, and for our fans!" His voice was low and powerful, inspiring everyone's fighting spirit.

On the visiting Manchester United side, head coach Mourinho stood in front of the tactical board and explained the tactics carefully. "We must seize the loopholes in their defense and fight their counterattacks. Remember, we are Manchester United, and we are never afraid of any opponent!" The young Rashford and McTominay had firmness and desire in their eyes. They were eager to prove themselves on this big European stage.

When the players began to step onto the court one after another, the cheers on the scene reached a peak. The dazzling lights shone on the green grass, reflecting everyone's figure.

With the referee's whistle, the game officially began. Allegri and Mourinho, the head coaches of both teams, chose the strategy of grabbing the start.

Allegri stood on the sidelines, looking focused and determined. He knew the importance of this game, and every minute of the opening could determine the direction of the game. He shouted tactical instructions to the players, his eyes full of desire for victory. Under his inspiration, the players of Juventus, like a group of brave warriors, quickly launched a fierce attack, trying to give Manchester United a head start at the beginning.

On the other side, Mourinho was not to be outdone. He held his hands in front of his chest and stared at the situation on the field with sharp eyes. His carefully arranged tactics were reflected in the actions of the players. The players of Manchester United cooperated tacitly and responded to the challenge of Juventus with a fierce offensive.

In the second minute of the game, McTominay, like a brave cheetah, keenly caught the instant flaw of Pjanic's pass in the midfield, flew out quickly, and completed the steal cleanly.

His eyes were firm and decisive, and his feet moved without hesitation. After stealing the ball, McTominay, without any hesitation, instantly observed Rashford who was rushing forward at high speed in front of him. He cleverly adjusted the football under his feet, and then sent a precise pass to the millimeter. The football seemed to be given life and flew to Rashford's feet just right.

Rashford received the ball on the left side, and the football landed steadily at his feet. He kicked the ground suddenly and rushed forward like an arrow from a string. The powerful impact made Juventus's defense feel huge pressure.

Juventus's midfield and backcourt defensive players also reacted quickly, approaching him, trying to stop him from moving forward. But Rashford was too fast. He dodged left and right flexibly. The football under his feet seemed to be under a spell, always following his rhythm. Just as he was about to break into the penalty area, Juventus' right back Cancelo was like an indestructible wall, stuck in position and successfully intercepted the ball.

Juventus immediately launched a counterattack. Midfielder Khedira did not stop at all when facing the ball near the center circle. With his excellent sense of the ball and accurate judgment, he made a direct pass. The football seemed to be endowed with a soul, drawing a beautiful arc and flying towards Cristiano Ronaldo at the front of Manchester United's penalty area. Cristiano Ronaldo received the ball like a ghost, and a realistic fake move instantly passed Manchester United midfielder Verratti who was defending him, and dribbled into the penalty area. At this critical moment, Maguire made timely defense with thunderous momentum and barely resolved this timeA fatal crisis.

As the game continued, Manchester United midfielder Pogba got the ball in the midfield, showing his unparalleled talent for ball control, and skillfully passed the ball to Cavani in front. After receiving the ball, Cavani did not hesitate to shoot from outside the penalty area, and the football flew towards the goal like a cannonball. What a pity! Juventus goalkeeper Szczesny was assisted by God, and he jumped and miraculously saved the ball that was bound to go in.

In the seventh minute of the game, Manchester United made a comeback. The midfielder Pogba's precise through ball, like a scalpel, instantly tore through Juventus' defense. Rashford rushed out like a flash of lightning, his speed was as fast as the wind, and his movements were dazzling, and he instantly left Juventus' left back Cancelo behind.

Rashford was like a smart fish, moving freely in the opponent's defense. He rushed to the bottom line with the ball, attracting the pursuit of Juventus' two central defenders Chiellini and Bonucci. However, just when he seemed to be trapped, Rashford showed extraordinary vision and superb footwork.

He stopped suddenly and cleverly passed the ball back in a triangle. At this time, the left back Theo Hernandez rushed in from the back like a flash of lightning. Rashford's back pass found him accurately, and Theo dribbled into the penalty area, leaving only Juventus goalkeeper Szczesny in front.

Facing Juventus goalkeeper Szczesny who hurriedly left the goal, Theo Hernandez did not make any extra movements and calmly pushed the ball into the far corner. The ball went into the net and Manchester United led 1:0! The Manchester United fans at the scene were instantly boiling, and the cheers were deafening.

Juventus was caught off guard by this lightning goal at the beginning, and the players' faces were full of astonishment and panic. However, Manchester United's attack wave did not stop there.

In the 13th minute, the tense atmosphere filled the Allianz Arena in Turin again. Manchester United striker Cavani, like a cheetah waiting for an opportunity, keenly caught Verratti's exquisite pass at the front of the penalty area. The ball seemed to have a mission and came to his feet accurately.

Cavani instantly showed extraordinary skills. He dribbled past Khedira who hurried back to defense with an extremely clever move. Although Khedira tried his best, he could only look on. Then, Cavani did not hesitate, raised his right foot and shot a thunderous shot. The football was like a cannonball, with unstoppable momentum, flying straight to the upper right corner of the goal.

Goalkeeper Szczesny reacted quickly and flew to the football. His figure drew an arc in the air, showing amazing determination and courage. However, the angle of this shot was too tricky and the power was extremely huge. Although Szczesny tried his best to save the ball, he was powerless to save the situation.

As the ball flew steadily into the net, Manchester United fans instantly fell into carnival.

At this time, less than fifteen minutes from the start, Manchester United had scored two goals and led 2:0. The morale of the Manchester United players on the field was boosted. They hugged each other to celebrate. The situation was very good, as if the dawn of victory was shining in front of them.

At this time, Juventus seemed to be in the abyss of darkness. Head coach Allegri was anxious on the sidelines, shouting hoarsely, trying to get the players to regain their rhythm and confidence as soon as possible. Captain Chiellini's forehead was bulging with veins. He shouted loudly at his teammates, encouraging them not to give up and fight to the end.

And every fight on the field became extremely fierce, and the sound of physical collisions between the players on both sides came one after another, as if it was a war without gunpowder. Every pass and every shot touched the heartstrings of fans on both sides.

After a dream start of 2:0, Manchester United, under the command of head coach Mourinho, consciously retracted the overall front line, changed to defensive counterattacks and patiently looked for the gaps left by Juventus' attack.

Juventus launched a counterattack as surging as a tide. Cristiano Ronaldo was like a smart cheetah in the frontcourt, constantly running in and out, trying to tear Manchester United's defense. His sharp eyes stared at every possible gap, and his steps were unpredictable, sometimes cutting inside, sometimes going down, making Manchester United's defenders exhausted.

Bernardeschi was like a sharp dagger, relying on his dazzling dribbling skills, rushing left and right in Manchester United's defense. He made threatening breakthroughs on the edge of the penalty area many times, causing Manchester United's defenders to foul frequently, just to stop him from moving forward.

Mandzukic was like a towering tower in the penalty area. He jumped high again and again, and launched a fierce aerial confrontation with Manchester United's defenders. Every time they competed for the header, they did it with a desperate momentum.Manchester United's defenders always succeed in interfering at critical moments.

Pjanic controls the team's offensive rhythm. He cleverly distributes the ball and accurately passes long balls, creating excellent opportunities for his teammates. He made an imaginative through ball and penetrated the heart of Manchester United's defense. Unfortunately, the striker's shot was blocked by Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea with his toes.

In the next twenty minutes, Juventus's offensive was higher and higher, but the Manchester United defense: Theo Hernandez, Maguire, Varane and Ashraf were like an indestructible wall, working closely together to block Juventus' offensive route. Pogba, Verratti and McTominay in the midfield were tirelessly running and intercepting, resolving Juventus's pass penetration again and again.

In addition, the trident of Manchester United's front line: Lukaku's strong body like a heavy tank, rushing forward, unstoppable, coupled with Rashford's lightning-like, swift and rapid advance, and Cavani's flexible dribbling skills and change of direction ability, the three's unique advantages are like three sharp knives, directly approaching Juventus' goal. Every counterattack makes Juventus sweat coldly and never dare to take it lightly.

In such a tense situation, the referee blew the whistle to end the first half of the game, and the faces of Manchester United players were filled with the joy of victory. Rashford took a brisk step and high-fived his teammates beside him. Their eyes were full of confidence and expectations of continuing to maintain their advantage in the second half. Cavani smiled and walked steadily, as if telling everyone that this was just the beginning. Captain De Gea held his head high and led his teammates to the locker room with laughter and chatter. Their steps were neat and powerful, showing unity and firm belief.

The Juventus players all looked solemn. Cristiano Ronaldo frowned and silently quickened his pace. His eyes revealed unwillingness and determination, as if he was thinking about how to turn the situation around in the second half. Bonucci lowered his head and kicked the grass under his feet in frustration as he walked. Sandro looked depressed and whispered to his teammates around him, full of dissatisfaction with the performance in the first half and worries about the second half.

The players of the two teams formed a sharp contrast, one was proud and the other was heavy and depressed. They all walked towards the locker room, ready to face a more intense battle in the second half.

After the halftime break, the two sides changed sides and fought again.

In the 50th minute of the game, the two sides launched a fierce fight in the midfield. Suddenly, Manchester United's right back Ashraf quickly moved forward, relying on his keen insight and excellent prediction, accurately judged the landing point of the ball, and took the lead to intercept the ball. He started like a wild horse, and rushed into the penalty area with the ball at lightning speed.

His body leaned forward slightly, his center of gravity was lowered, and his steps were compact and fast. Juventus left-back Sandro pounced like a hungry wolf, trying to stop him, but Ashraf made a sudden stop and changed direction, cleverly dodging his tackle. Then, he made a quick fried meatball move, passing the ball between the legs of Juventus center-back Di Chiellini who came to defend, causing the audience to exclaim.

During the breakthrough, Ashraf's steps were not disordered at all, his breathing was steady and powerful, and every acceleration was like a cheetah attack, full of explosive power. Another Juventus center-back Bonucci tried to pull his jersey, but Ashraf struggled hard, got rid of the opponent's entanglement, and continued to run towards the penalty area.

The audience in the stands were boiling with excitement. Manchester United fans stood up excitedly, waving their scarves and shouting Ashraf's name at the top of their lungs. Their faces were flushed with excitement, and their eyes were full of expectation and surprise. "Go! Ashraf!" The shouts resounded throughout the stadium.

Juventus fans clenched their fists nervously, their hearts were in their throats, and they kept saying, "Stop him! Stop him!" Their expressions were full of worry and anxiety, fearing that Ashraf's breakthrough this time would bring a fatal threat to their team.

After lying over three defensive players, Ashraf shot without hesitation in the penalty area. The football flew into the net like a cannonball, and goalkeeper Szczesny made a desperate save but it was of no avail. Manchester United scored another goal, expanding the score to 3:0.

At this time, Juventus fell into a more difficult situation.