Football: Starting from the Ronaldo Template

Chapter 48 Champions League debut
  After two reductions, the Russian Super League has become the current 16 teams.

But only 6 of them have won the championship, and they are the most competitive clubs in the Russian Super League.

As the largest football territory of ELS, Moscow contains 4 teams and contains too many stories and feelings.

It is also the away stadium that major European clubs are least willing to visit.

In addition to the long distance and cold weather, the heated atmosphere created by local fans is naturally also an important reason.

After all, while their own players were shivering on the bench wrapped in heavy down jackets, the fans of the home team were cheering shirtless in the stands, and even got into fights.

Such a huge contrast will give people a great sense of oppression.

At this time, Chu Feng followed his teammates and just walked out of the airport lobby when he saw the baroque-style buildings nearby and suddenly became very interested.

He basically stayed in Manchester and rarely had time to travel.

But the Manchester United players were not very interested. Herrera shrank his neck and cursed: "Why is it so cold here?"

Matic smiled and replied: "It's okay now, it's just a little colder than Manchester. If we wait until December, it will be freezing to death."

"Are we going to the Luzhniki Stadium, the venue that hosted the Champions League final?"

Chu Feng suddenly asked in confusion.

He was busy training before the game and forgot to know other information in advance.

"No, CSKA Moscow moved into a new stadium last season. It seems to be called CSKA Arena."

Carrick looked at the familiar scenery around him, his tone full of emotion.

Nine years ago, the Champions League final was held at the Luzhniki Stadium.

Whether it is Manchester United, which returned to the finals after nine years of dormancy under the leadership of Ferguson, or Chelsea, which reached the Champions League final for the first time in team history, they all have an incomparable desire for that trophy.

And he played as Manchester United's starting midfielder.

On that ruthless rainy night, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lampard each scored 1 goal. The two sides drew 1-1 and then entered a penalty shootout.

What happened next is well known.

Cech saved Ronaldo's penalty, and Terry accidentally slipped in from 12 yards.

When Edwin van der Sar saved Anelka's penalty, Manchester United reached the top of Europe for the first time in nine years.

And it truly conquered Europe, going 25 games unbeaten in the Champions League across the season.

Time is like a reincarnation, but the former teammates have left long ago, leaving only myself struggling to support myself.

Thinking of this, Carrick sighed silently.

Chu Feng recalled that match carefully, and it was truly heart-wrenching.

And at that time, Manchester United seemed to still maintain a 100% final winning rate.

But the next story was tragic. They also entered the final the next year and were defeated 2-0 by Barcelona.

A year later, they entered the final again and were defeated by Barcelona 3-1.

Then the Champions League results plummeted, and they never entered the semi-finals again.

Barcelona is the pure nemesis of Manchester United!
  Chu Feng's mouth twitched slightly, wondering if he would have a chance to meet his old rival in the Champions League this season.

Not long after, everyone arrived at the hotel where they were staying.

Mourinho first held a meeting, emphasizing the tactical policy of the game and the main responsibilities of each person.

Today he suddenly noticed that the attitude of the Manchester United players towards him seemed to have slightly changed.

After thinking about it, it might have something to do with Chu Feng, but given his character, he would definitely not take the initiative to ask, so he could only bury his doubts deep in his heart.

after the meeting.

Chu Feng simply ate something, said hello to his teammates, then returned to his room, turned on his tablet and watched the video of CSKA Moscow 2-1 Benfica in the last round of the Champions League group match, and then carefully analyzed it based on the data provided by the coaching staff. stand up. The former strengthened the frontcourt press in this game and used 14 fouls to break the rhythm of the game, thereby covering up the weaknesses of its own defensive line's slow speed, rough skills and lack of ball-playing ability.

This is the biggest reason why they can win.

Therefore, Mourinho's arrangement is very targeted, also strengthening the pressing in the midfield and frontcourt, and amplifying the opponent's weaknesses.

However, this tactic requires Mkhitaryan to move closer to the center to organize the attack, so he can no longer pull wide without thinking, but must move inward to form a double forward with Lukaku.

Equivalent to nine and a half.

It stands to reason that he should be able to better utilize his strength, because during his peak period, due to his strong strength and wide coverage area, one person was responsible for the two positions of No. 9 and No. 9 and a half.

Advance, end, organize.
  of course.

The most important thing is to see how you use it.

Shifting stars.

9 month 28 day.

CSKA Arena.

Crowds of people.

More than 20,000 local fans crowded into the home stands. They sang the team anthem loudly and their naked bodies formed a spectacular wall of muscles.

They also have red and blue smoke sticks hidden in their pants, ready to light up the celebrations when a goal is scored.

As for the number of Manchester United fans in the away stands, the number is much smaller.

It may be because of the match between England and ELS in the group stage of the European Cup held last year.

A group of notorious English football hooligans not only physically assaulted people, but even openly burned other people's flags.

Fans from both sides fought on the spot, and in the end, of course, ELS fans won.

And a very interesting thing happened after the game.

The two thousand British fans seemed to see that there were fewer people on the other side and were ready to go up and regain the ground.

But they are called a "fighting nation". Two hundred people, holding wine bottles in their hands, staggered and defeated the British fans and fled in all directions.

Maybe it was because the shadow left by that time was so great that they didn't choose to travel with the team.

At this time, the players from both sides have finished their warm-up and returned to the locker room to make final preparations.

"Once again, the opponent's defense is not strong, and the average age is even more than 33 years old."

"So we have to seize the start, establish an advantage early in the game, and expand the score as early as possible."

"Chu, your mission is"

Mourinho pointed at the tactical board and patiently explained the tactics.

Chu Feng nodded slightly, "Coach, I remember."

Soon, under the leadership of the staff, the two teams left the locker room.

Chu Feng stood in the center of the queue, listening to the roar of cheering in his ears, and subconsciously took a deep breath.

His first appearance in the Champions League is coming soon, he can only succeed but not fail.

The one who had the same idea as him was Herrera. After he switched from Athletic Bilbao to Manchester United in 14, he thought it was the starting point of the peak of his life.

But who knew that after Pogba arrived, he would almost sit on the bench. He finally had a chance to start today, and he must gain more trust from Mourinho.

The CSKA Moscow players on the other side cast a provocative look. Manchester United had never lost a game at their home court before.

But today is different from the past. They will play the role of "giant killers" and let the other party see what the "Red and Blue Legion" is.

(End of this chapter)