The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

On the other side, the Manchester United coaching staff and players continued to conduct intensive pre-match training at the training base of Rayo Vallecano Football Club in Madrid.

First, head coach Mourinho announced the 23-man squad selected for the Champions League final:

Goalkeepers: David De Gea, Christian Romero

Defenders: Ashraf Hakimi, Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Ruben Dias, Josh Gvardiol, Diogo Dalot, Theo Fernandez

Midfielders: Nico Williams, Marco Verratti, Rodrigo Hernandez, Scott McGrath Kotomene, Jesse Lingard, Aurelien Tsoumeni, Dani Olmo, Bruno Fernandes

Forwards: Edinson Cavani, Erling Haaland, Jamal Musiala, Marcus Rashford, Romelu Lukaku, Cody Gakpo

The next step is the targeted drills carefully prepared by the coaching staff. The two-day drills focus on multiple key tactics, aiming to improve the team's ability to respond in different game scenarios.

First, the whole team practiced the tactics of breaking dense defense.

The club data center has analyzed in detail all the games that Porto Club has participated in the UEFA Champions League this season. From the group stage to the final, "defense" has always been the best part of Porto Club, especially in the two-round match against Liverpool Club in the semi-finals. Porto has brought the "bus parking" tactics to the extreme. As a head coach who is famous for his defense in the world football, Mourinho knows that in modern football, facing the opponent's dense defense is often a difficult challenge. He stood at the side of the field, his hands folded in front of his chest, and explained the tactical points to the players in a loud voice.

"When the opponent sets up a dense defensive formation, we can't be impatient. We must find loopholes in the opponent's defense through patient passing." Mourinho said, "The full-backs must dare to move forward, and the wingers must dare to cut inside, pull the opponent's defense line, and create space for the midfielders. The midfielders must insert at the right time to increase the sense of attack."

The players listened carefully to the coach's explanation, their eyes full of concentration and determination.

In the center position, Edinson Cavani, an experienced veteran, fully demonstrated his wisdom and running awareness in the drill. Facing dense defense, he constantly changed his position and pulled the opponent's defense line. Sometimes he suddenly started and rushed to the weak point of the opponent's defense line, trying to create space for his teammates to pass the ball.

In an attack, Edinson Cavani saw that the opponent's defense line was slightly loose, and immediately moved smartly and received a wonderful pass from midfielder Bruno Fernandes. He controlled the ball steadily, then used a fake move to get past the defender, but unfortunately the final shot was saved by the opponent's goalkeeper. But his performance won cheers from his teammates and made Mourinho nod slightly in approval.

Erling Haaland is like a ferocious lion, exuding a strong aura. His tall body and amazing explosive power frightened his opponents. In the intensive defense drill, Erling Haaland fully utilized his physical advantages. He stood in the opponent's penalty area like an unshakable tower. When the wingers passed the ball into the penalty area, Erling Haaland could always use his strong body to squeeze the defenders and compete for the first landing point. His header ability is even more unique. Whenever the ball flies in the air, he can always accurately judge the landing point of the ball, then jump high and smash the ball into the goal with a thunderous force.

During one training session, Theo Fernandez sent a precise high ball from the wing, and Erling Haaland rushed up like a rocket and headed the ball hard into the goal. This wonderful performance shocked everyone present, and everyone clearly saw Erling Haaland's great potential.

Romelu Lukaku was like a heavy tank, running rampant in the opponent's defense. His strength and speed made him an unstoppable offensive weapon. Romelu Lukaku actively cooperated with his teammates in the drills and constantly created opportunities for the team. Sometimes he used his body to hold the defender in charge of defense to open up space for his teammates; sometimes he dribbled the ball himself and squeezed the defender with his strong body.

In a training attack, Romelu Lukaku received a pass from Marco Verratti, directly knocked away a defender with his body, and then strode towards the goal. The defenders stepped forward to stop him, but Romelu Lukaku was not afraid. He used his strength and skills to pass several defenders in a row. Finally, he shot hard and left a deep impression on everyone.

In the striker position, Marcus Rashford relied on his speed and agility to continuously break through the opponent's defense on the wing. He frequently used his speed advantage in the drills, quickly inserted from the wing, and then cut into the penalty area. His dribbling skills are also very good, and he can flexibly get rid of the defenders in a small space.

In an attack, Marcus Rashford received a pass from Scott McTominay and started quickly, breaking through from the wing. The defender tried to stop him, but Marcus Rashford used a beautiful feint to shake the opponent, then cut into the penalty area and got a chance to shoot. His wonderful performance also won the applause of his teammates.

Cody Gakpo is like an elegant dancer, showing delicate skills and excellent creativity on the court. His dribbling and passing are very accurate, and he can create excellent opportunities for the team at critical moments. Gakpo constantly cooperated with the center and midfielders in the drills, and used his skills and wisdom to inject new vitality into the team's offense.

In an offensive training, Cody Gakpo received a pass from Rodrigo Hernandez, got rid of the defender with a clever turn, and then quickly passed the ball to Erling Haaland in the penalty area. Haaland shot directly after receiving the ball. Cody Gakpo's wonderful performance was praised by Mourinho and won himself a chance to start.

Nico Williams and Dani Olmo were like two sharp daggers, constantly causing trouble for the opponent's defense on the wing. They are very fast and technically excellent, and can break through the opponent's defense in an instant. Nico Williams and Dani Olmo actively participated in the attack during the drill, constantly creating opportunities for the center forward and wingers. Their passes were also very accurate, and they were able to send wonderful passes to their teammates at critical moments.

In an attack, Nico Williams received a pass from Bruno Fernandes and quickly broke through the opponent's defense, then passed the ball to Edinson Cavani in the penalty area, helping the opponent to shoot, showing the threat of the two young players in the wing attack.

In the full-back position, Ashraf Hakimi is like a galloping horse, with amazing speed and explosive power. He frequently advanced to participate in the attack during the drill, providing strong support for the team's wing attack. Ashraf Hakimi's pass is also very accurate, and he can send a wonderful pass to his teammates at critical moments.

Diogo Dalot and Theo Fernandes are not to be outdone. They actively participated in the attack and defense during the drill. Diogo Dalot's defense is very solid, and he can return to defense in time to stop the opponent's attack. Theo Fernandes performed well in the offense, and his passes and breakthroughs are very threatening.

In the midfield, Marco Verratti is like a sophisticated engine, providing a powerful driving force for the team's offense. His passing accuracy is extremely high, and he can pass the ball to his teammates in an instant. Marco Verratti constantly cooperates with the wingers and center forwards in the drills, using his passing and organizational skills to create many opportunities for the team's offense.

Rodrigo Hernandez is like a brave warrior, constantly running and fighting in the midfield. His defense is very active and can disrupt the opponent's offense in time. Rodrigo Hernandez also performed well in offense, and his long-range shooting ability is very strong, which can break the deadlock for the team at critical moments.

Scott McTominay, Jesse Lingard, Aurelien Chuameni and Bruno Fernandez also played an important role in the drills. Scott McTominay's defense is very tough and can effectively stop the opponent's offense. Jesse Lingard is very creative and active, and can create opportunities for the team at critical moments. Aurelien Tsoumeni is excellent in defense and passing, and can provide stable support for the team's midfield. Bruno Fernandes is the team's offensive core. He has strong organizational and shooting abilities, and can bring victory to the team at critical moments.

Throughout the training process, head coach Mourinho's eyes were as sharp as a hawk, keeping a close eye on the movements of every player, not missing any details. The Manchester United players showed tenacious fighting spirit and excellent skills in the drills. They kept trying various offensive tactics to find loopholes in the opponent's defense.

Next, the Manchester United team focused on practicing corner kick offense and defense tactics.

Mourinho divided the players into two groups, offensive and defensive, and explained them separately.

"In corner kick attacks, we must make full use of the players' height and heading ability. Forwards and midfielders must be able to play in the corners."Defenders should actively grab points and create scoring opportunities. "Mourinho said, "When defending, we must pay attention to the opponent's running position and block and clear the ball in time."

Central defenders such as Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Ruben Dias, and Josh Gwadiol listened carefully to the coach's explanation. They knew their importance in corner kick defense. Forwards such as Edinson Cavani, Erling Haaland, and Romelu Lukaku were ready to play their header advantage in corner kick attack.

The drill began, and the players of the defensive and offensive groups actively grabbed points after the corner kick was issued.