With four matches playing simultaneously, even though the commentary on the TV and computer was turned down to the minimum, the sound in the living room still sounded quite chaotic.

Rivaldo and Simeone are watching every game closely, which is also a task assigned to them by Li Shiguang, since every team in the game could be Leeds United's opponent after entering the quarterfinals.

Li Shiguang's main focus was still on the Inter Milan vs. Manchester United match, hoping that Mourinho could help him defeat Manchester United... that way, he could launch an overwhelming offensive to pursue Cristiano Ronaldo!

In the last round, Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Inter Milan at Old Trafford.

In the case of conceding an away goal to the opponent.

Having come to the San Siro, they have no other option but to win.

Perhaps it was with this idea in mind that Ferguson went all out from the start today, directly deploying the 4-3-3 formation that Manchester United has been most familiar with in the last two years, returning Ronaldo to his most familiar left wing, hoping to use Ronaldo's individual ability to break through Inter Milan's solid defense.

Mourinho seemed to have anticipated Ferguson's thoughts. Back at home, instead of playing a 4-3-3 formation like he did at Old Trafford, he deployed an ultimate defensive formation of 5-3-2, seemingly aiming to secure that away goal at the San Siro.

On TV.

Lineker and Jon were discussing the match. Although both supported Manchester United at the moment, they both agreed that, given Mourinho's understanding of counter-attacking and the home advantage, it would be difficult for Manchester United to advance with their five-defender formation.

But when Li Shiguang saw Mourinho's lineup, he frowned imperceptibly.

This subtle facial expression was noticed by Rivaldo, who was sitting opposite Li Shiguang.

"Boss, do you think there's a problem?" Brazilians have always had a great interest in things related to the football field.

Li Shiguang asked, somewhat puzzled, "What's the problem?"

Rivaldo realized he hadn't made himself clear: "I mean, do you think there's something wrong with the Manchester United or Inter Milan squad? I noticed you frowned slightly when you saw the starting lineup."

"Oh." Li Shiguang suddenly realized and patiently explained, "Yes, the lineup that Jose fielded today... seems a bit problematic to me."

Simeone chimed in: "Playing with five defenders at home is too conservative?"

“No…” Li Shiguang frowned, pointing at Burdisso standing in the right wing guard position, “Diego, is this compatriot of yours familiar?”

“I don’t know him at all.” Simeone shook his head, indicating he didn’t know. “He probably hadn’t even arrived in Italy yet when I left Lazio, right?”

“That’s right. You’re an old man, more than ten years older than him, so it’s normal that you don’t recognize him.” Li Shiguang retorted, and seeing that Simeone was about to refute, he quickly continued, “As you all know, before the winter transfer window, I was thinking about strengthening our two full-backs. I remember it was October or November when Ron submitted a small batch of scouting reports, and Burdisso was on them.”

"Not up to your standards?" Simone asked tentatively.

“What you’re saying is complete nonsense.” Rivaldo rolled his eyes. “If he really caught the boss’s eye, given the relationship between the boss and Moratti, would he be able to start at the San Siro right now?”

“That’s true…” Simone chuckled awkwardly and fell silent.

“Well… I didn’t really like him,” Li Shiguang continued. “Ron strongly recommended him to me, but after watching a few of his match videos, I felt that this kid’s heading and tackling abilities were okay, but his speed and positioning in defense were just so-so. He would be alright as a center-back, but he would be a bit lacking as a full-back.”

After listening to Li Shiguang's explanation.

Rivaldo understood most of it: "Boss, so you think that Manchester United will use the side he's defending today as a weak point?"

“That’s for sure.” Li Shiguang nodded seriously. “Look, Ferguson put Cristiano back on his most comfortable left wing today. I know without even looking that Burdisso can’t stop him. Plus, with Cordoba injured, Mourinho can only field Rivas, whose skills are far inferior to Cordoba’s, at right center-back... I bet even those two combined can’t stop Cristiano!”

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Li Shiguang's analysis is indeed accurate.

After the match started, Manchester United's attacks were mainly concentrated on the left flank, with Ronaldo, supported by Giggs behind him, constantly harassing Inter Milan's right-wing defense.

However, Mourinho does have something.

Until the end of the first half, Inter Milan, despite being at a disadvantage in terms of possession, still had the score at 0-0, with Manchester United on the more anxious side.

If we have to point out any potential problems, the yellow card Burdisso received in the 34th minute while defending against Ronaldo might be the only one.

After a 15-minute halftime break, the two sides switched sides and resumed play.

Just five minutes into the second half, the tide of the game turned dramatically.

Cristiano Ronaldo received the ball on the wing and used a brilliant flick of his elbow to break past Burdisso's defense. However, just as Ronaldo was about to dribble into Inter Milan's penalty area, he was tackled to the ground by Burdisso, who had caught up from behind.

Referee Herbert van de Beek was standing right on the edge of the penalty area and had a clear view of Burdisso's foul. Despite the Inter Milan players' pleas, van de Beek showed Burdisso his second yellow card of the match.

Burdisso was also sent off the field after receiving two yellow cards!

Faced with the predicament of being one man behind the opponent, Mourinho did not make any substitutions immediately, but simply moved the two defensive midfielders, Cambiasso and Vieira, back to a deeper position.

With only Cruz, Dzeko, and Sneijder left in the attacking third, Inter Milan completely retreated into a defensive posture.

Relying solely on defense will not win most games.

Manchester United, with their numerical advantage, finally reaped the rewards after besieging the enemy for more than ten minutes.

Sixty-fourth minute.

Scholes delivered a cross from the right half, and the ball flew toward the far post of Inter Milan's goal.

Ronaldo leaped high from behind, outjumping Rivas, and headed the ball powerfully past Cesar!

0:1!

Manchester United have taken the lead away from home!

"Holy crap, those two guys were completely outplayed by Cristiano!" Simeone couldn't help but exclaim as Manchester United took the lead.

Li Shiguang also felt some regret.

He knew that Mourinho would be unable to stop Ferguson's advance.

As expected.

Although Mourinho reacted immediately, bringing on Stankovic and Vardy in quick succession to try and launch a counterattack, Inter Milan were ultimately down to one man.

Inter Milan failed to pull one back until Van de Beek blew the final whistle.

final.

Manchester United defeated Inter Milan 2-1 on aggregate to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals!