Football irons are burning

Chapter 393 Defeating Barcelona
When Ronaldo dribbled the ball, he got a little bit bigger. Horkla quickly attacked and faced Ronaldo. After the ball was kicked out, Horkla was kicked by Ronaldo and fell to the ground screaming.

The referee quickly ran over and showed Ronaldo a red card!

Ronaldo was a little confused, and Li Tie also ran over to communicate with the referee.

Although the ball hurt someone, Ronaldo also rushed the ball. He didn't hurt someone intentionally. The red card was a bit serious.

However, the referee was unmoved and still insisted on the red card penalty, Ronaldo could only go down.

Now, the situation is not good for Manchester United. If there is one less battle, playing against Barcelona will generally be passive.

After simple treatment, Horkla stood up again. This performance, he can go to win the Oscar for Best Actor.

After the game restarted, Barcelona really took advantage of the numbers and began to fully control the situation on the field.

For a while, Manchester United became passive on the field, and Li Tie had to withdraw to the backcourt to participate in defense.

Fortunately, the half-time whistle was quickly remembered, and Manchester United could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Back in the locker room, Keane really arranged his tactics to be defensive, fighting for the midfield.

As for the attack, it depends entirely on Li Tie's personal ability to stop it.

As a result, Li Tie's burden became heavier again.

"We must not lose the ball. It is not bad to keep the score of 2:1. We can still take the initiative in the next round. Li Tie, you should help defend more. Others follow in Li Tie's footsteps and must win the opponent at home."

Keane said.

Li Tie didn't say a word, now that there is one less person, it is indeed more difficult to kick.

Barcelona's pass control is very good, even if the number of players is equal, it is not easy to deal with Barcelona.

Now I can only hope that Ronaldinho's state will continue to slump. With his state in the first half, it is indeed difficult to make a difference.

However, Rijkaard is not a mediocre person. Seeing that Ronaldinho is not in good condition, he will definitely consider a substitution. At that time, Messi will come up, and the threat to Manchester United will probably be great.

Therefore, now Li Tie tends to attack.

See who can score more goals and whoever wins the game.

After 15 minutes, the two sides came out to continue the game.

After the kick-off, Li Tie immediately dribbled the ball and rushed over.

Edmilson decisively intercepted, but Li Tie made a light pick and passed Edmilson's barrier, and Harvey's second shovel came soon, Li Tie dunked, and Harvey also missed.

Barcelona's defense line also became tense. Puyol came up this time and looked at Li Tie nervously.

Li Tie's foot feinted again, his fake action was very realistic, Puyol didn't move, Li Tie immediately stabbed, using his speed to forcefully enter the penalty area, and then shot the ball into the lower left corner of the goal, 3:1!

Lightning start, this is also a return to Barcelona!
Everyone went crazy at Old Trafford. Li Tie's goal, even past three opponents, came very quickly. The opponent probably wasn't fully prepared!
But now that the score has expanded, Manchester United's situation has also improved.

You can defend for a period of time later, and see the opponent's state.

On the sidelines, Keane was more satisfied and waved his fist excitedly, while Rijkaard frowned.

In no time, he called Messi up to warm him up.

Obviously, the current score is not good for Barcelona, ​​and it is necessary to get back a goal as soon as possible. Messi's breakthrough is very effective, and Ronaldinho's state is not good in the first half. If the state is still not satisfactory in the second half, then he has to be replaced.

But it must be observed. After all, Ronaldinho has won the hearts of the people in Barcelona in recent years, and Rijkaard also trusts him.

As long as he recovers, he will definitely not be replaced.

The game continued. After the re-kick-off, Ronaldinho took the ball and singled out Fletcher again. This time he succeeded, and a oxtail got rid of Fletcher.

However, Ronaldinho immediately took a long shot, and the ball accidentally hit the post and popped out of the bottom line, scaring Howard.

Ronaldinho also stamped his feet angrily, this feeling is still a bit wrong.

However, Rijkaard on the sidelines also lost his breath and called Messi back again. He has no intention of changing players for the time being.

After 3 minutes, Ronaldinho dribbled the ball over Fletcher. Fletcher fouled and gave Barcelona a free kick from outside the penalty area.

Ronaldinho performed the knife himself, and after the whistle sounded, he made another tricky curve ball to attack the goal, but the ball hit the post again!
Ronaldinho knelt down, and the Barcelona fans also sighed.

This luck is really invincible, two columns, and the interval is not long.

Rijkaard was also regretful and kicked a mineral water bottle away.

The game continues.

Li Tie also retreated, and this time the retreat was relatively deep, directly participating in the encirclement and suppression of Ronaldinho.

This time, Ronaldinho was a bit difficult and had to choose to pass the ball.

Adriano received the ball and leaned against Pepe with his strong body, then turned around and volleyed the ball slightly off the post.

Six minutes later, Adriano received the ball and passed it to Eto'o who advanced forward.

Although Eto'o completed the shot, the ball was directly confiscated by Howard after being touched by Bridger.

At this time, Manchester United also defended in an all-round way, and Rooney and Ronaldo in front both withdrew.

However, Li Tie pushed Ronaldo back and put him at the forefront, ready to fight back.

Seeing this scene, on Barcelona's side, Puyol and Li Datou did not dare to press up, but stayed in the backcourt, ready to defend against Ronaldo's counterattack at all times.

Sure enough, in the 76th minute, Manchester United got a good chance to counterattack.

Ronaldinho's through ball was shoveled out by Heinze. Li Tie got the ball, turned around and pulled Edmilson's tackle, and then drove out immediately.

Ronaldo rushed up quickly, and Puyol also rushed forward quickly, but Li Datou retreated, and did not attack Ronaldo rashly.

Cristiano Ronaldo faced this situation with the ball, but failed to get rid of it several times. After all, Li Datou was on the sidelines to help defend, and he and Puyol maintained a good position.

Maybe after one person is passed, another person will come up soon.

In desperation, Ronaldo only had one long shot, which ended up hitting the plane.

With the decline in physical fitness, Barcelona's rhythm has also slowed down, and Manchester United also maintains a good formation.

The scene began to gradually become dull.

Due to the previous two non-combat reductions in Barcelona, ​​​​there is only one substitution.

Jiuli, who was replaced later, did not perform at a very good level.

However, Barcelona still found a few shots. Using Giuly's speed, they created crosses from the wing.

But Li Tie was still very focused, these few shots were all destroyed by Li Tie's help defense.

After the final whistle, there were bursts of cheers at Old Trafford. Manchester United reversed Barcelona 3:1 at home and won the first leg of the semi-final.

The victory was hard-won, so everyone looked relieved, and the players also hugged each other on the court.

Li Tie chatted with Adriano and Ronaldinho.

Messi, on the sidelines, looked at the field with a blank face. He didn't have a chance to play, and he was powerless. He probably wasn't in a good mood.

At the press conference after the game, Keane also praised Barcelona. Although he won the ball, it was very difficult to win.

"The situation has always been tough. Fortunately, we took three shots and won the game. In the next round, we will go all out. Barcelona, ​​like us, has the ability to win the Champions League trophy."

Keane said.

Rijkaard said: "We lost to Li Tie, there is no way."

Indeed, Li Tie staged a hat-trick and abolished two of Barcelona's main players. Such a performance, of course, made Rijkaard grieve.

Li Tie on the side also blew his hair on his forehead a little embarrassedly, but didn't say anything.

It's better not to sprinkle salt on Barcelona's wounds at this moment. After all, Barcelona and Li Tie have no conflicts, and they may be his potential next home.

(End of this chapter)