In Manchester United's dressing room.
Ferguson had just praised the team's performance in the first half and was now giving instructions for the second half.
"Michael, Paul, you did a great job in the first half. Keep up the defensive intensity in the second half and don't give Kaká too many opportunities. As for that German, as long as we don't give him too much space, he won't pose much of a threat to us!"
"Irving, you can retreat deeper when the time is right; you don't have to wait stubbornly on the right side!"
"Wayne, once Irving drops back, the right flank is your stage. You can drop back from the forward line to help the team organize the offense!"
Quickly finish explaining the arrangements for the second half.
Ferguson clapped his hands loudly.
"Kids! I am very satisfied with your performance in the first half. I hope you can maintain your highest level of focus in the second half. Believe me, if you can do that, you will become the new kings of Europe in forty-five minutes!"
On Leeds United's side.
Li Shiguang did not blame Neuer for the mistake that led to the team conceding a goal.
on the contrary.
After outlining the key tactical points for the second half.
Li Shiguang also specifically encouraged and praised him: "Don't keep your head down, Manuel. Your performance was already great. Without your brilliant performance, we probably wouldn't have even waited for that corner kick. It was Ronaldo's one-on-one opportunity before that, and we might have already fallen behind."
"So hold your head high. You've always been one of the most confident players on the team, and your performance in the first half didn't disappoint your teammates or me!"
Neuer was still feeling annoyed and guilty about his misjudgment.
Now we hear Li Shiguang's encouragement.
A spring breeze seemed to caress his heart, deeply moving the young Neuer.
Neuer stood up and nodded vigorously, without saying a word.
But the look of frustration he had just shown had vanished, replaced by a kind of determination and ferocity that can probably only be seen on the face of a German goalkeeper!
This is how Li Shiguang manages these young players at Leeds United.
In addition to sufficient monetary rewards and a heartfelt sense of team honor.
Li Shiguang would never lose his temper unless absolutely necessary.
As a manager who led Leeds United to a successful revival, Lee Shih-kuo knows how to get along with these young, accomplished individuals.
This is one of the reasons why there are never any conflicts in the Leeds United dressing room!
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While the two head coaches were giving long speeches in the locker room.
The major television stations broadcasting the game, as well as online, are all discussing the first half that just ended.
In general.
The first half of this match was exciting.
Although only one goal was scored, it has been a long time since either the commentators or the fans have seen a Champions League final where the two teams went all out from the start without any probing or testing each other.
besides.
Another point that people are concerned about is...
That's Kaká and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Kaká, last year's Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year winner, has continued his outstanding performance since joining Leeds United this season, winning the Premier League title and the FA Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo, with his excellent performance throughout the year, has also become a strong contender for both awards this year.
Before the start of today's match.
There is no doubt that Kaka is in the lead.
And now.
It seems Ronaldo is starting to catch up...
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The fifteen-minute halftime break passed in the blink of an eye.
The two sides switched sides and started the game again.
The lineups for both sides were exactly the same in the second half as in the first half, and neither Li Shiguang nor Ferguson made any substitutions.
There is no difference in tactics either.
Leeds United will focus their attacks down the middle, while Manchester United will focus their attacks down the flanks.
From the moment Michael blew the whistle.
Keep attacking!
The second half has just begun.
Manchester United, who were in the lead, began their performance.
Forty-ninth minute.
Manchester United are at the gates.
Rooney and Hargreaves dispossessed Kolarov on the right.
Rooney seized the opportunity and delivered a high ball from the right byline.
Cristiano Ronaldo, unmarked on the edge of the penalty area, volleyed a shot.
However, Ronaldo's shot wasn't very good and didn't pose much of a threat to Neuer. Instead, it went off course and soared over the crossbar into the sky.
Cristiano Ronaldo's shot seemed to have provoked the anger of the Leeds United players.
One minute later.
Kaka found an opportunity on the wing.
The Brazilian received a long diagonal pass from Lahm on the sideline, then broke through Hargreaves and Carrick's encirclement and tackled them, heading straight for the Manchester United penalty area!
This can be said to be the situation up to this point in the entire match.
This is the first time Kaka has had the opportunity to dribble the ball for such a long distance!
"Kaka's here!" Lineker was even more excited than the fans in the stadium. Seeing Kaka dodge Carrick's tackle, he immediately stood up from his seat. "This is Leeds United's chance! Kaka has used his powerful individual ability to break through Manchester United's central defense, and he's about to enter shooting range!"
Rheinkel had barely finished speaking.
Kaka had already dribbled the ball to the edge of Manchester United's penalty area.
At this moment, Adriano was the only Leeds United player in the penalty area.
There were no good passing options.
After a moment's thought, Kaka began to adjust his footwork, preparing to unleash a long-range shot.
But at that very moment...
Scholes suddenly appeared from the side, reached out and knocked Kaka to the ground.
It's obvious.
Scholes knew perfectly well what kind of threat Kaká would pose to his own goal if he were allowed to shoot, so the veteran was willing to give up a yellow card to stop Leeds United's attack.
When Kaka was pulled to the ground.
Li Shiguang and Rivaldo, who were watching from the sidelines, both frowned.
"Boss, Marco's run was too slow. If he had been in position, Kaka wouldn't have needed..."
“I know what you mean, Ferreira,” Li Shiguang nodded, turned to the bench, and shouted, “Gareth, Frank, go warm up!”
I heard a sound.
Bale and Ribery, looking tense on the bench, immediately took off, grabbed their vests, and ran to the sidelines.
The ball is currently dead on the football field.
The broadcast camera then focused on the Leeds United bench, where Bale and Ribery were seen warming up.
In the Sky Sports studio.
Zola reacted incredibly quickly: "Leeds United is going to make adjustments. It seems Lee has realized it too. Reus is still too young. In crucial moments, he can't be a reliable wingman for Kaká!"
Jon also noticed Bale and Ribery's actions: "Yes, actually, if Reus had been able to run into the penalty area earlier to create a receiving point when Adriano was being tightly marked, Kaka wouldn't have dribbled the ball for so long and then been brought down by Scholes. That's what young players are like; they still lack experience!"
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