The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

Just like that, in the midst of the outside noise, Manchester United Club ushered in the first round of the 2018-2019 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals against Ajax Club.

At 3:45 pm on February 17, in the away locker room of the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Manchester United coach Mourinho stood in front of the players, his eyes burning with anger.

"Guys!" Mourinho's voice was low and powerful, "Today, we stand here and are about to step onto the battlefield. The opponent is Ajax, a clown team that only uses tricks. Do they think those little tricks can defeat us? No, they are wrong! Today, we want to let them know that on the football field, the real strong speak with strength."

Mourinho's eyes slowly swept across the faces of each player, and he saw the fighting spirit and determination in their eyes.

"I ask you to not hold back! Let go of the attack! Release all your energy and defeat the opponent! We will use a hearty victory to tell them what Manchester United is and what the true spirit of football is."

He paused and continued: "This game is not only for victory, but also for dignity. We will beat them on the football field and make them pay for their actions."

Captain David De Gea stood up, his eyes were firm. "Coach, don't worry. We will not let you down, nor will we let the fans down. Today, we will fight like warriors, for the honor of Manchester United and for our dignity."

Keppler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) also stood up, his tall body full of strength. "Ajax's tricks will not succeed. We will use our strength to shut them up. Today, we will let them know that Manchester United is invincible."

Cody Gakpo, Edinson Cavani, Bruno Fernandez, Rodrigo Hernandez and other players also nodded, their eyes full of desire. They are eager to prove themselves in this game and bring victory to the team.

Mourinho looked at the players' determination and was full of confidence. "Okay! I believe in you. Today, we fight together and fight for victory together. Let's walk out of this locker room and let the world see the power of Manchester United!"

The players stood up one after another, they high-fived each other and encouraged each other. They knew that this game would be a tough battle, but they were fearless.

When the players walked out of the locker room and stepped onto the court, Manchester United fans and all neutral fans who came from afar burst into deafening cheers.

First, standing in front of the goal was the captain David De Gea. He was upright and his eyes were firm, like the last line of defense guarding the castle. De Gea has amazing reaction speed and goal-line skills. His hands seem to have magical powers, which can resolve the opponent's shots one by one. He is the team's stabilizing force and the commander of the back line. His presence makes his teammates full of confidence and makes the opponents daunting.

On the back line, Theo Fernandez guards the left. He is extremely fast and energetic. He can quickly chase back when defending and boldly advance when attacking. He has excellent dribbling skills and can often break through the opponent's defense by himself to create offensive opportunities for the team.

Diogo Dalot occupies the right back position; Diogo Dalot is young and aggressive. His speed and explosiveness allow him to play an important role in both defense and offense. His crosses are extremely accurate and often create excellent shooting opportunities for the forwards.

The two central defenders are Raphael Varane and veteran Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe). Raphael Varane is tall and tough in defense. His heading ability and positional sense are first-class. He is calm and steady on the court, and he can always make the right judgment at critical moments; Pepe is known for his fierce defensive style. He is never afraid of confrontation on the court and always dares to use his body to block the opponent's attack. His fighting spirit and passion can infect every teammate around him, allowing the team to maintain the courage to fight in difficult times.

In the midfield position, from left to right, they are Dani Olmo, Rodrigo Hernandez and Marco Verratti; Dani Olmo is a versatile midfielder and a wing attacker in this lineup. Dani Olmo's dribbling skills and breakthrough ability are excellent. He can create opportunities in offense and actively fight in defense; Rodrigo Hernandez is a defensive stalwart in the midfield. He is strong and fierce in defense, and he can always be in the firstTime to disrupt the opponent's attack. Hernandez's passing ability should not be underestimated. He can quickly launch a counterattack after a successful defense and create offensive opportunities for the team; Marco Verratti is the current commander and metronome of Manchester United, controlling the rhythm of the team's offense and defense. He has delicate skills, accurate passing, and an excellent overall view. His presence makes Manchester United's midfield more creative and provides a steady stream of support for the forwards.

In the frontcourt is the trident combination of Cody Gakpo, Edinson Cavani and Erling Haaland. Cody Gakpo is fast and has excellent dribbling ability, and can create shooting opportunities in a small space; Edinson Cavani is experienced, has a keen sense of smell in front of the goal and excellent shooting skills. He is the spiritual leader of the team's frontcourt attack line. He can always stand up at critical moments and bring victory to the team; Erling Haaland is tall, powerful, and has amazing speed. His header ability and shooting skills are unique.

Before the game started, the cheers of the fans rang out like thunder. They cheered for their beloved team and looked forward to the team's victory in this game. The players also felt the enthusiasm of the fans. They were full of fighting spirit and ready to show their best on the court.

With the referee's whistle, the game officially began. Manchester United took the lead and the ball quickly passed to the feet of midfielder Marco Verratti. Marco Verratti steadily controlled the ball and observed the situation on the court. He made a clever pass and sent the ball to Dani Olmo's feet. After Dani Olmo received the ball, he quickly dribbled forward, and the Ajax players immediately pressed forward. But Dani Olmo easily got rid of the defender with his excellent dribbling skills and passed the ball to forward Cody Gakpo.

Cody Gakpo, who came from the Eindhoven system in the Netherlands, knew Ajax's defensive routines well. After receiving the ball, he rushed forward without hesitation. He was so fast that he broke through Ajax's defense in an instant, like an arrow from a string. Ajax's defensive players obviously did not expect Cody Gakpo to be so fast, and they hurriedly turned around to chase him, but it was too late.

Cody Gakpo was running all the way, with only the goal in his eyes. Facing the Ajax goalkeeper, he was not at all flustered. He calmly observed the goalkeeper's position, and then chose to push the ball to the lower right corner of the goal. His movements were decisive and precise, and the ball drew a beautiful arc in the air and went straight to the goal.

Although the Ajax goalkeeper made a save, the speed of the ball was too fast and the angle was too tricky. The ball went into the net, 0:1, Manchester United took the lead in just the fourth minute of the opening.

The whole stadium fell into silence in an instant, and then Manchester United fans burst into deafening cheers. They were proud of the team's wonderful performance and excited about Cody Gakpo's goal.

Cody Gakpo excitedly ran to the sidelines to celebrate the goal with his teammates. His face was filled with joy and pride. On the sidelines, Manchester United coach Mourinho also showed a satisfied smile.

After losing the ball, Ajax tried to counterattack. But Manchester United's defense was very solid. The defense line composed of Theo Fernandez, Raphael Varane, Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) and Diogo Dalot made Ajax's attack return in vain again and again.

While defending, Manchester United's offense was still sharp. In the frontcourt, Erling Haaland was like a hungry lion, ready to pounce on the prey at any time.

After Marco Verratti got the ball in the midfield, he quickly observed the situation on the field. His eyes were locked on Erling Haaland who was cruising in the frontcourt, and he sent a precise pass without hesitation. The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air and flew in the direction of Erling Haaland.

Erling Haaland's eyes instantly became sharp. He keenly sensed the trajectory of the ball, and with his strong physical fitness, he quickly started. His leg muscles were like springs, bursting out with amazing power, making him rush towards the ball like a high-speed tank.

Ajax's defensive players also reacted immediately, and they all surrounded Erling Haaland. However, Erling Haaland's speed was too fast. He was like lightning, instantly shaking off the defensive players and steadily controlling the ball under his feet.

At this time, Erling Haaland had come to the front of Ajax's defense. Facing the pursuit and interception of Ajax players, he was not afraid at all. He relied on his strong's physical fitness, forcibly broke through Ajax's defense. His body was like steel, and Ajax's defensive players fell to the ground under his impact.

Erling Haaland ran all the way, with only the goal in his eyes. The Ajax goalkeeper saw Erling Haaland rushing over and hurriedly prepared to save the ball. However, Erling Haaland's speed was too fast, and before the goalkeeper had time to fully react, Erling Haaland had already arrived in front of him.

Facing the goalkeeper, Erling Haaland calmly shot the ball into the upper left corner of the goal. His movements were decisive and precise, without any hesitation. The ball flew towards the goal like a cannonball.

Although the Ajax goalkeeper made a save, the ball was too fast and the angle was too tricky. The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air, and then flew into the upper left corner of the goal accurately, 0:2! Manchester United took a two-goal lead in less than ten minutes.

Erling Haaland's goal completely ignited the fighting spirit of Manchester United players. They pressed more aggressively on the field and attacked more smoothly.

Marco Verratti took the ball on the wing. His eyes were firm and full of confidence. Marco Verratti observed the situation on the field and saw Edinson Cavani in the penalty area. Edinson Cavani was like a lion waiting for prey, his eyes fixed on the flying football.

Marco Verratti kicked the ball without hesitation. The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air and flew into the penalty area. This cross ball was extremely fast and landed accurately, catching Ajax's defensive players off guard.

Edinson Cavani saw the ball flying and started instantly. His leg muscles were tight, like a spring. He jumped high with his excellent physical fitness. Edinson Cavani's body stretched in the air, like an eagle spreading its wings and soaring. There was only the goal in his eyes, and his heart was full of desire for a goal.

Ajax's defensive players also jumped up, trying to block Edinson Cavani's header. However, Edinson Cavani's jump height and strength far exceeded them. He had an absolute advantage in the air and no one could stop him.

Edinson Cavani's head accurately hit the football. He used all his strength to smash the ball into the goal. The ball flew towards the goal like a cannonball. Although the Ajax goalkeeper made a save, the ball was too fast and the angle was too tricky. The ball went into the net, 0:3! In the 26th minute, Manchester United took a three-goal lead.