In the 68th minute, Manchester United made two substitutions in a row. First, Josh Gvardiol replaced Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe), a veteran defender who performed very well in this game, and then replaced the midfielder Marco Verratti, who contributed five assists in this game, with young player Jude Bellingham.
At this moment, Ajax's home stadium, the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, was filled with an almost desperate atmosphere; Manchester United had established a huge lead of seven goals in this fierce duel with an unstoppable momentum, but they did not seem to have any intention of stopping. Ajax's players had lost all their fighting spirit. Between continuing to attack and trying to score a goal to save face, and playing a bus formation to defend with all their strength to avoid being the only one on the Champions League shame list, Ajax head coach Eric ten Hag decisively chose the latter. From the 70th minute, Ajax replaced the striker with a central defender and the front midfielder with a defensive midfielder, and retreated comprehensively to try to defend the already riddled defense line.
Manchester United's players did not slow down the pace of attack at all. They were like a surging tide, attacking Ajax's defense wave after wave. Theo Fernandez kept advancing on the left, and his speed and skills made Ajax's defenders exhausted. Raphael Varane and Josh Gvardiol were as steady as a rock in the middle, defusing Ajax's sporadic counterattacks again and again. Diogo Dalot also actively participated in the attack on the right, and his crosses constantly threatened Ajax's goal.
Jude Bellingham, Dani Olmo and Rodrigo Hernandez in the midfield cooperated well. They kept passing and running to try to tear open Ajax's defense. Jude Bellingham was young and energetic, and his dribbling and passing skills were eye-catching. Dani Olmo brought more changes to Manchester United's offense with his creativity and breakthrough ability. Rodrigo Hernandez is like a midfield commander. His overall view and passing accuracy make Manchester United's attack more fluent.
On the forward line, Cody Gakpo, Edinson Cavani and Romelu Lukaku are constantly looking for scoring opportunities. Cody Gakpo's speed and flexibility make him feel at home in the penalty area, while Edinson Cavani's experience and shooting skills make him an important firepower point for Manchester United's attack. And Romelu Lukaku, a tall and strong striker, his header and physical confrontation ability make Ajax's defenders tremble with fear.
However, despite Manchester United's continuous attack, luck does not seem to be on their side during this period. Shots were either magically saved by Ajax's goalkeeper or slightly missed the goal. Manchester United's players began to get a little anxious. They were eager to score another goal and completely defeat Ajax's fighting spirit.
Time passed by minute by minute, and the game entered the injury time. At this time, the Ajax players were exhausted and could only defend with their tenacious will. The Manchester United players were still full of fighting spirit. They knew that as long as they scored one more goal, this game would become a classic victory that would go down in history.
In the third minute of injury time, a miracle happened. Joshko Gvardiol successfully intercepted the ball in defense. Without any hesitation, he passed the ball to the midfield with a long pass. Rodrigo Hernandez caught the ball steadily, with a firm light flashing in his eyes. Rodrigo Hernandez quickly observed the situation on the field, and then passed the ball to Romelu Lukaku in the penalty area without hesitation.
Romelu Lukaku jumped high, his body stretched in the air, like an eagle spreading its wings. His header hit the goal hard. Although the Ajax goalkeeper made a full save, the ball was too powerful and he could only watch the ball fly to the goal. However, the ball was blocked by the Ajax defender on the goal line and bounced out of the bottom line.
Manchester United players did not give up, they quickly organized a second attack. After the corner kick, there was chaos in the Ajax penalty area. Romelu Lukaku grabbed the ball again, and his header was saved by the Ajax goalkeeper again. But at this moment, Jude Bellingham appeared at the ball's landing point like lightning, and he did not hesitate to make up a shot. The ball went into the net, and Manchester United extended the score to 0:8.
Jude Bellingham, the English teenager who is only sixteen years old this year, made history. The biggest single-game score difference in the knockout stage of the Champions League was born! Manchester United nailed Ajax to the pillar of shame at Ajax's home stadium, Johan Cruyff Arena!
The entire Johan Cruyff ArenaThe Ajax fans at the Fuss Arena were silent and in tears. I wonder if they will regret using non-competitive means to anger the European Red Devils these days.
After the restart, the referee blew the whistle to end the game. At the moment the final whistle sounded, Manchester United players ran and hugged on the court to celebrate this hearty victory. Their faces were filled with joy and pride. This victory was won with their sweat and hard work. Every player played at his best in this game, and they used their strength to announce the strength of Manchester United to the world.
On the sidelines, Manchester United coach Mourinho was even more excited. Tears flashed in his eyes. This victory meant a lot to him. Looking at the wonderful performance of his disciples on the court, Mourinho was full of pride and emotion.
Amid the cheers of the players, Mourinho could no longer suppress his inner excitement. He suddenly rushed to the court and then performed a classic slide on the grass. His body rushed forward like an arrow from a string, then knelt on his knees and slid a distance on the grass. His face was full of joy and excitement. At this moment, he seemed to have returned to the passionate years of his youth. Mourinho's sliding kneeling instantly ignited the atmosphere of the whole stadium. Manchester United's players ran over and surrounded him in the middle to celebrate this great victory together. Their laughter and cheers echoed over the stadium.
Mourinho stood up, his eyes full of determination and confidence. He looked at his disciples, his heart full of emotion. This victory is not only a victory in a game, but also a spiritual victory.
"Boys, you are great!" Mourinho's voice was full of passion, "Today, you have made history. You have proved the strength of Manchester United to the world with your performance. I am proud of you!"
The players applauded, their eyes full of respect and gratitude for the head coach. This victory is inseparable from Mourinho's careful guidance and tactical arrangements. They know that their success is inseparable from the efforts of the head coach.
"This victory is just the beginning," Mourinho continued, "We have to keep working hard and keep moving forward. We have to let the world know that Manchester United is invincible."
The players nodded one after another, their hearts full of fighting spirit. Amid the cheers of Manchester United fans who came from afar, Manchester United's players and head coach left the stadium together.
Ajax, who suffered a humiliating defeat, became the focus of criticism from the Dutch media. The headlines of major newspapers expressed anger and disappointment about the defeat with eye-catching headlines. "Sports Daily" severely criticized the team's performance with the title "Ajax, losing and shameful". The article wrote: "Ajax used to be famous for its gorgeous offense and tenacious fighting spirit, but now they are beaten by Manchester United at home without any chance to fight back. This is not just a loss in a game, but also a serious blasphemy to Ajax's tradition and honor."
"Football Pioneer" analyzed Ajax's failure from a tactical level. "The coaching staff's tactical arrangement in this game was a complete failure. Facing Manchester United's powerful offensive firepower, Ajax's defense line was useless, and the midfield could not effectively organize the attack. Such performance disappointed the fans and caused Ajax's reputation to plummet."
Television media also joined the ranks of criticism. A famous football commentator said angrily on the show: "Ajax completely lost its fighting spirit and dignity in this game. Their performance on the field was like an amateur team, and they were easily played around by Manchester United. Such a result is unacceptable, and Ajax must deeply reflect on its own problems."
On the Internet, the anger of the fans surged like a tide. They left messages on social media, expressing their disappointment and dissatisfaction with the team. "What happened to Ajax? Such performance is simply an insult to our fans!" "The team must make changes, otherwise we will lose confidence in them." "This defeat is a great shame in Ajax's history. I hope they can get back to form as soon as possible."
The Ajax club was also in chaos. The players walked back to the locker room dejectedly, their eyes full of frustration and self-blame. The coaching staff held an emergency meeting in the conference room to try to find out the cause of the defeat. The club's top management is also under tremendous pressure, and they must take measures as soon as possible to restore the team's reputation.
A day later, Ajax announced that the club's sports director Marc Overmars resigned from the club's relevant positions and left Ajax immediately. Outsiders speculated thatIt is speculated that Marc Overmars' resignation is related to the Ajax incident a few days ago. Ajax, which is facing UEFA's disciplinary investigation, needs a club executive with weight to take responsibility.
Marc Overmars has been the sports director of Ajax since 2012, responsible for the management of the first team. During his tenure at Ajax, he had a profound impact on the team's tactical arrangements and player introduction.
That evening, Ajax Club once again released a heavy news: due to poor performance, the first team coach Eric ten Hag was immediately dismissed from his position.
Of course, all this has nothing to do with Manchester United. On the one hand, they are worried that Ajax extreme fans will attack the players, and on the other hand, they are worried that this group of young people will get lost in Amsterdam, a well-known red light district in Europe. Rowe directly ordered that the entire Manchester United club fly back to Manchester as soon as the game ends.
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