Although these two UEFA Champions League semi-finals were characterized as youth storms by mainstream European media, it was the Champions League semi-final between Manchester United and AC Milan that attracted more attention.
However, this is not necessarily a bad thing for the two teams of Valencia and Liverpool.
Even a slight mistake will be infinitely magnified under high-profile circumstances, so in this case, The pressure will be much less, which will also be very helpful for the performance of both sides of the game.
After Mascherano threatened to beat Aiello and caused controversy, Liverpool players did not accept interviews with reporters at the request of Benitez.
They focused more on the future Champions League semi-finals.
The first leg of the final.
At 8:45 pm on the 25th, which is 2:45 a.m. on the 26th, Beijing time, the first match of the 2006-2007 UEFA Champions League semi-finals between Manchester United and AC Milan started at Old Trafford.
After ninety minutes of fighting, Manchester United finally took advantage of their home court to win the game, but unfortunately they allowed Kaká to score two goals at Old Trafford, which meant that the visiting team AC Milan won the game.
Two away goals, which is a big hidden danger for the two-round knockout round.
However, what fans will remember is not Manchester United's difficult victory in the game, nor AC Milan who scored two away goals, but the two protagonists among the three people who have just been reported by European mainstream media as the youth storm.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick, while Kaká followed suit with a brace In terms of excitement, Kaka's two goals are even more attractive.
In addition to Kaka's brace in this game, Cristiano Ronaldo's hat trick was completely different from Aiello's impression.
He clearly remembered that it was Rooney who scored twice that helped Manchester United win the home game. .
Has history changed?
Thinking of this, Aiello's confidence in Valencia winning the Champions League this season has increased a lot.
After watching the game, it was almost eleven o'clock in the evening, so Ai Luo simply washed up and went back to his bedroom to sleep, because it would be their turn to play tomorrow night.
You must have enough energy The distance between Manchester and Valencia can be said to be far or close, but for reporters, no matter whether they are close or far, they must fly across the ocean to Valencia to report on this Champions League semi-final in real time.
At the regular press conference before the game, Valencia, who played at home, was different from usual.
This time, the club's general manager Carboni participated.
On behalf of the club, he thanked Benitez for his contribution to the club.
Flores then spoke and expressed his confidence in winning the upcoming Champions League semi-finals.
The general manager and head coach's successive statements are also equivalent to being polite before attacking.
The first leg of the Champions League semi-finals at the Mestalla Stadium was naturally full.
What was different from usual was that the number of Chinese fans who came in for this game was more than any other home stadium this season. .
Likewise, the number of Chinese journalists who came to the scene reached the highest number this season.
There are countless fans waiting in front of the TV or computer.
Those who were not football fans are also paying attention to the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, which kicks off at 2:45 in the morning. .
This is the starting list submitted to UEFA half an hour before the game.
The goalkeeper of the home team is still Canizares, while the back line is Moretti, Ayala, Albiol and Del Horno, and the midfielder is Baraja, Alberda and Ballack.
The strongest combination of people, the forwards are David Silva, David Villa and Aiello.
Except for the surprise of Moretti's adjustment to right back and Ayala's return to the starting lineup, the other positions of this starting lineup are no different from usual.
Similarly, Liverpool also lined up their strongest lineup.
The goalkeeper is Reina, the back line is lined up, Arbeloa, Carragher, Agger and Riise, and the midfielders are captain Gerrard and Maschera.
Nowadays, Xabi Alonso and Zenden, the other two forwards are Bellamy and Kuyt, a standard 442 formation.
When Sky TV commentator Andy Gray got the starting lineups of both sides, he first looked at Valencia's starting lineup, which was no different from what he guessed.
This lineup is also the strongest lineup they can currently put out.
Liverpool had some position changes, so he said into the microphone: "It seems that Liverpool, who are playing away games, still have the idea of scoring points in the away game.
As we all know, Kuyt is a very hard-working forward.
In addition to scoring goals, he In addition to scoring goals when the ball is in play, he often appears in key positions when the team needs to defend.
Another forward, Bellamy, is also famous for his speed in European football and is definitely a counterattacker.
A good player, but " As for why Andy Gray didn't finish his words, Bellamy may be a breakthrough point for Valencia to break the balance on the field.
Because Bellamy has a hard time controlling his temper.
In the pre-match tactical arrangements, Flores asked the defensive players to unconsciously provoke Bellamy.
Of course, this must be done in moderation and the referee must not leave any clues.
At the same time, Benitez also asked Bellamy, "Craig, you have to know the importance of this game.
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This is the semi-finals of the Champions League.
I believe the fans want to see your progress more."
Ball, similarly, I also hope that you can focus more on how to send the ball into the opponent's goal during the game, understand?"
Bellamy raised his head in astonishment, looked at Benitez in front of him, and nodded numbly.
Although he was a little stunned, he was not stupid.
If there was disharmony with the coach at this time, he would definitely lose the opportunity.
Liverpool is a big Buddha this season.
Maybe they can win a Champions League title after the season.
Champion, what a great thing.
In addition to telling Bellamy to pay attention to his temper, Benitez also reminded Mascherano emphatically, because this game is when he proves himself, and the person he is responsible for marking is Aiello.
The top scorer of the UEFA Champions League in the 2006-2007 season, or the best scoring player in the five major European leagues that year.
"Don't worry, I will definitely prevent him from dying."
This is Maschenano's reply to Benitez, concise and direct This game is no different from the usual Champions League games.
After a series of rituals that are repeated in every game, the captains of both sides go to the midline near the sidelines to guess the ball at the referee's office.
In the end, Valencia won the right to pick the edge and lost the right to kick off.
For a while, the players from both sides took sides, while the referee stood in the Valencia half-court circle, looking at his watch, waiting for the kick-off time to arrive.
Commentators from various countries in the live studio are also making final preparations, waiting for the referee's whistle. beep With the referee's whistle, the 2006-2007 UEFA Champions League semi-final match between Valencia and Liverpool at home was officially announced.
Liverpool took the lead to kick off, but they did not take advantage of the kick-off to quickly launch an attack.
Instead, they passed the ball back to midfielder Xabi Alonso, and the team's formation spread out.
Under the coaching of Benitez, this Liverpool team controls the ball more at their feet when there is no chance.
Therefore, their ability to control the ball is not weak, and the Valencia players are not in a hurry.
Grab it.
For example, in the first round of the 18th final against Inter Milan away from home, the chance of directly intercepting the ball and launching a counterattack is too small.
You can't get fat in one bite, and the same goes for scoring goals.
You have to slowly adapt to the opponent's defensive rhythm before you can hit a fatal blow.
Otherwise, if the counterattack fails and the opponent seizes the opportunity to score the first goal, it will be in trouble.
After all, Bellamy's speed cannot be ignored.
According to a detailed data released by the famous football research organization cies at the beginning of the year, Bellamy's 100-meter speed was only 0.2 seconds behind Ai Luo.
He had to Defend.
Therefore, Flores placed Moretti, who is good at defense, on the right, and also sent veteran Ayala.
Experience is a valuable asset to the team.
In the opening minutes, neither side was in a hurry to use their special skills.
They focused more on fighting for control of the midfield.
In other words, they were testing each other.
In the Champions League semi-finals , no one can afford to lose.
Although Valencia has a three-man midfield, it does a much better job of controlling the situation than Liverpool because Flores used David Silva in the midfield rather than as a winger in this game.
If Baraja is full-time defender, Albelda connects the midfield and backcourt, and Ballack is responsible for inserting and long-range shooting, then David Silva's role in the team is the offensive organizer.
Flores originally used David Silva as a pure winger, but due to Ballack's injury, Angulo was unable to be used, so he used a trial mentality to place David Silva as a winger.
Positioned as the second forward and midfielder, what I didn't expect was that the effect was unexpected.
With excellent vision and excellent reading ability of the game, he could often send fatal passes to David Villa and Aiello.
Therefore, in this crucial Champions League semi-final, although David Silva was registered as a right winger, his actual position was as an offensive organizer.
As David Silva's position on the field changed, Aiello's position also changed.
He is no longer a pure left winger.
He has a lot of freedom in this game.
Having said this, I have to praise Mascherano's personal ability.
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Wherever Aiello ran, he followed, with or without the ball.
Similarly, Aiello was guarded by Mascherano without any temper when he got the ball.
He is strong and has a low center of gravity and quick turning speed.
He can make defensive actions at the same time as he makes breakthrough actions.
Generally speaking, in the first few minutes of the game, both sides were testing each other.
There was still a clear indicator for both sides of the game.
Valencia mainly attacked and Liverpool mainly defended. s: Thank you Yechen for your monthly ticket.
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