The title match between Chelsea and Manchester United has also indirectly helped Barcelona to visit Old Trafford tomorrow. Yesterday at the Carrington training base, Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic were not in the squad. The two big players have not recovered from injuries left at Stamford Bridge and could miss the second leg of the Champions League between Manchester United and Barcelona.

If Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic are unavailable, Ferguson will be forced to revise his starting line-up for Old Trafford. In addition to Ronaldo and Tevez, Nani, Anderson and others are expected to be trusted, and Ferguson must change the situation of being beaten passively in the first leg, increase the number of people who can control the ball, and expand the attacking lineup in the frontcourt. At the back, if Nemanja Vidic is out of action, Brown, who has passed the first leg, will have to be saved, and Ferguson has agreed to his £60,000-a-week contract extension, and now is the time for Brown to return.

In comparison, Barcelona's squad is more generous. Of the 18-man squad brought by Rijkaard, only Marquis was suspended due to accumulated yellow cards, while the four leading scorers of Samuel Eto'o, Messi, Bojan and Thierry Henry were all available, captain Puyol returned from suspension, and one of the team's highs, Brazilian midfielder Edmilson replaced Dos Santos.

In addition to the complete main lineup, Barcelona also has an advantage in terms of body. In the league defeat to Deportivo La Coruna, Rijkaard rotated eight players and his main defender Toure also had plenty of time to recover from his right ankle injury. Barcelona are almost fully prepared for the second leg of the Champions League on the premise of abandoning the league.

At Old Trafford, if they want to play against Manchester United, Barcelona can be fully focused. Former Manchester United goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel looked ahead to the game and said given the actual situation in the team. While maintaining the pressure on Barcelona, Ferguson also had to find a more direct and effective way to score. 'At Old Trafford, the fans always like us to attack. Constantly on the offensive. I remember when we played against Juventus, we attacked hard and all of a sudden we conceded a goal first. That can't happen tomorrow and United should learn their lesson. To conquer Europe, you can't just attack. ”

An opportunity is placed in front of Barcelona, the team with the worst ability to grasp opportunities in world football.

Tomorrow's Old Trafford game will test the skill and finesse of this team. Is the number of its lives four taels or four taels of thousands of pounds?

No one in the Champions League foursome is as hungry for a ticket to Moscow as Rijkaard.

For example, his opponent Alex Ferguson also has a choice of "Premier League-Champions League". To have a choice is to have a calmness, and for Rijkaard, this calmness is a luxury.

Having lost the La Liga title, if you let the Champions League final be aside. Then Barcelona, which was once known as the "Dream Team" and other luxurious names. When you wake up, you will feel the realistic torture bed.

Barcelona have fallen into a downward trajectory, and people have made a preview of their rise and fall with the credo of historical cyclical rates. People seem to have seen the remnants of the collapse of the Barcelona dynasty, which was founded by the two trophies of the 2006 La Liga Champions League.

It is painful to fall in the middle of the family, and it is even more painful to watch the single-handedly created family business ruined. The most painful thing is that this scene of decay is unfolding in front of you. The people in the bureau know in their hearts: in fact, one qiē is not like this!

Today's Xiao Luo is no longer the Xiao Luo of two years ago. But today's Messi is not the Messi of two years ago. Today's Eto'o is no less than Eto'o two years ago. What's more, in the left corridor left by Xiao Luo, there is a Henry who may not be graceful but sharp enough.

The appearance of the trident is still there, the charm is still there, and the grand scene of grasping the rivers and mountains has become the wind blowing in the ears, leaving the hustle and bustle in the memory?

Looking at today's Europe, what team can tamper with a 90-minute rivalry like Barcelona into a half-time attack and defense with "one side is a nervous audience, and the other side is a pleasant actor"?

Barcelona allowed Manchester United, who regarded honor as their life, to flee the Camp Nou with 35% possession. Why can't you prove yourself again at Old Trafford: high possession doesn't always equate to low shooting percentage, mastery of creating chances doesn't always equate to squandering them – and a flamboyant coat isn't destined to wrap a fragile soul.

Barcelona will have to prove it on Manchester United's home turf, even if it's a struggle. Not to compare Milan and replicate last year's "Lu Bu Zhan Sanying", but for themselves, for the rickety handsome chair under Rijkaard's buttocks, and for Messi, who hopes to grow up healthily in Rijkaard's arms.

Give Barcelona one last chance, but beg for a scoop in front of him, it's like this, how ironic.

In Deco's view, the 2-3 in the first leg forced Barcelona to press out away, and Barcelona, which has no way out, is bound to do its best to find a chance to score. 'I saw Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Tevez starting together and thought they were going to play attacking football. As a result, they retreated deeply, but I believe that this style of play will not happen at Old Trafford. ”

Deco believes that as long as United want to score, they give Barca players room to play. 'Messi played great last week and he's getting back to his best. Even if the other party held on for a long time, he created enough trouble. Tomorrow we can find more chances up front and Messi and others will become more threatening. ”

History is also more inclined towards Barça. In the knockout stages, the first leg was tied 0-0, and United met three times, losing twice: to Monaco in the 1997-1998 season and to eventual champions Real Madrid two years later. Barcelona, on the other hand, only had this experience in the 2000-2001 UEFA Cup semi-finals, where they were knocked out by Liverpool at Anfield after being held to a clean sheet at home.

Ferguson doesn't like to look back at history, otherwise he wouldn't have worked until he was 67 without retiring. He warned his opponents that, no matter how they were analyzed, there was only one outcome of the game: Manchester United went on a rampage and then advanced by scoring. 'We've had a tough time at home in the last few seasons. But we coped well, teams like Milan, Roma lost. If someone tells me to get to the final and win at Old Trafford, I'm happy to accept it. ”

'I know it was disappointing at Camp Nou. But it was a very big stadium, and there were always more people in Barcelona's midfield who controlled the ball. Ferguson continued. Don't worry about it now, back at Old Trafford, we always play good when we need a good result, and we're going to beat Barcelona on penalties? This can't happen. ”

Rijkaard also didn't believe in a penalty in the end, "Of course I want Manchester United to come out and it's Barca's best chance. Our goal is clear, to score away from home. The Barcelona boss revealed that before getting a ticket to Moscow. He's not going to think about where he's going next season.

Manchester United and Barcelona are fighting, and there is no way back for both sides, and the battle is bound to be tragic. But for Alex Ferguson and the Red Devils, UEFA arranged the referee for the game, Van Deel. It's really an enemy who is very red when they meet. The gentleman who just scolded the referee for being unfair in the league. Met his nemesis again in Europe.

German referee Van Deer is also one of the most famous whistles in Europe, and it is understandable to arrange him to officiate this key battle. Four years ago, the Red Devils were eliminated by Jose Mourinho's Porto, and Van Del sent Roy Keane, who had kicked Portugal international Baya, out in the first leg of Manchester United's 2-1 defeat, and the lord was furious and refused to shake Mourinho's hand after the game.

Manchester United visited Roma last season, and it was the same German referee who expelled Paul Scholes early, forcing the Red Devils, who had 10 men, to accept a 2-1 defeat. This season's group stage against Sporting Lisbon. Manchester United met the vengeance again, and Ferguson put his head in his hands when he heard the news. was stunned, and then a famous sentence broke out: "Are we ready nitrodiazepam tablets (tranquilizer)?" ”

If Clattenburg and Atkinson are the most "hated" referees in the Premier League, then Van Del is definitely one of the "people you don't want to see" in Europe. It's no wonder that the Guardian will wait to see the joke this time: "Appoint Van Del, UEFA is afraid that Ferguson's fire is not strong enough".

However, Milward, an Associated Press football expert in the UK, pointed out that Ferguson and the Manchester United players always find fault with the referee and even raise the liver fire, which is harmful to the game, and it is precisely because of the example of the lord that the players are unscrupulous: "Rio Ferdinand roars at the linesman, Hargreaves yells at the referee, Patrice Evra and five other players are involved in a brawl, Ferdinand even almost kicked a female security guard, and when things don't always go the way Manchester United want, the Red Devils always blush." ”

"How many times have we seen former Manchester United captain Keane spitting at the referee? Remember when Cantona attacked Crystal Palace fans? Or Ferguson flying boots kicking Beckham in the head? Last weekend was another gaffe for Manchester United, and at this very moment, it is even more important for Alex Ferguson and his players to exercise restraint. Against Barcelona on Tuesday, he needs to calm his players down, otherwise both ends (the league and the Champions League) may fall short. ”

But at Monday's media briefing, Ferguson continued to complain about his team's tragic story: "We are league champions and we always have bad penalties. What we need to do now is throw away the past, even though we were denied 50 penalties and awarded 50 penalties, now we have two crucial league games and a Champions League semi-final, we need three wins in a row. Everyone is disappointed to lose the game, there's no doubt about it. And the way we lost made everyone in the dressing room angry, maybe that will be the motivation for us to play well tomorrow. ”

After the Reds have missed only one time since the Champions League was restructured in 1993 and this season is the fourth time the Reds have reached the semi-finals, but only once before (in 1999), Ferguson reiterated the importance of European competition: "How many times have I said that this club should be more successful in Europe, and my role is to give the team the best chance to succeed. ”

With a desperate mentality, the Barcelona soldiers boarded a flight to Manchester. A slip-up in the Champions League semi-final against Manchester United would set Barcelona for a season of failure.

However, the Catalans have ushered in a goal drought at this time, and the red and blue have not scored three games in a row. Against Manchester United, the pressure will be on Thierry Henry, Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi.

MEH has been Barcelona's goal guarantee this season, with the trio combined for 45 goals. Samuel Eto'o was the team's top scorer with 16 goals, followed by Lionel Messi second with 15 and Thierry Henry with 14. Samuel Eto'o and Messi's starting positions are unbreakable, compared to the young Bojan. Plenty of experience in the tournament and a deterrent to Manchester United could well make Thierry Henry the main left winger. The MEH trio have only started once this season, when Barcelona scored the only goal before the break when they drew 1-1 at home to Valencia in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. If they can start together at Old Trafford. It will be the second time this season that the three have teamed up.

No one doubts that this will be a game for Thierry Henry, who has breached the Reds on nine occasions, two of those coming at Old Trafford.

Ten years ago, Monaco knocked out Manchester United in the semi-finals of the Champions League, and Thierry Henry was the main striker of that Monaco team. 'I remember Monaco playing 0-0 at home in the first leg and people said we were going to be out, but we scored a goal at Old Trafford and it was 1-1 that allowed us to progress. United have not lost a game at home this season. I want Barcelona to make history. ”

Samuel Eto'o, who never gives up, is one of Barca's spiritual leaders, with the Cheetahs often playing extremely well against Premier League sides.

In the 05/06 Champions League 1/8 final between Barcelona and Chelsea, Samuel Eto'o used a header at Stamford Bridge to break Cech's ten fingers. In the Champions League final of the season. Samuel Eto'o received an assist from Larsson and knocked on the Gunners' door. Barcelona are now facing one of the most crucial games of the season, can Samuel Eto'o continue his good fortune against Premier League sides?

Lionel Messi has been called the most explosive and destructive star in the world by Daily Sport, and Manchester United left-back Evra has said that he will not hesitate to defend Messi at the cost of a yellow card. Messi played just 60 minutes in the first leg before being substituted, after being rested last weekend. Fleas are expected to play the full game at Old Trafford.

Pre-game. When it comes to the upcoming semi-finals, the Barcelona players have not been affected by the frequent defeats in the league, on the contrary, they are confident of qualifying.

Speaking to the media, Barça's technical director Begiristain said: "I can see that we will be on the final in Moscow. Because we have the ability to get a draw or even a win at Old Trafford. We've been perfect in the Champions League so far, so why can't we extend it to Manchester United? ”

Barcelona's optimism is not unreasonable, first of all, Manchester United's recent situation has not been as smooth sailing as before, facing a death schedule. In order to make a breakthrough in the Champions Cup, the "old man" had to make reservations in the league. And directly led to the loss of the top battle, and currently only barely retained the top spot in the league with a goal difference, and the last two rounds of the league must not be lost.

In addition, affected by the elimination of Milan in the Champions Cup last year, Manchester United always seems to lack confidence in the face of technical teams, and can only retreat the defense line when the possession is not dominant, and defend the counterattack, although the number of goals conceded has decreased, but the aggression has also greatly decreased, and the guide is very passive. The Red and Blue are well aware of this, so the "godfather" Cruyff pointed out that Barcelona must maintain the style of play that Barcelona showed in the first leg if they want to qualify away from home. Place the ball more in the opponent's half, keep the ball forward, and try to create space out of the field.

Rijkaard shares the same sentiment: "If we're going to qualify, then we have to keep going, be aggressive, keep putting pressure on the opposition and play the style we want to play. ”

As Begiristain pointed out: "We have to play smart enough because United don't take any chances. We have to defend well, keep the ball in control, organise quickly and look for chances to score. We have to be united enough and work hard enough because every game we have chances to score. "If the Red and Blues can put all of these tactics to good use at Old Trafford, then replicating the miracle of Milan will not be just wishful thinking on the part of Barca.

"Alright, audience friends! The referee blows the whistle and the game begins! You're tuning in to the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 0708, with Manchester United hosting Barcelona! The result of the first leg between the two sides was a 2-3 away win for Manchester United, who temporarily led the score and also had three away goals, but the difference between the two teams was one goal, and the result of this game is not easy to say,"

In the other semi-final that ended yesterday, Chelsea at home Stamford Bridge drew 1-1 with Liverpool in 90 minutes, scored two goals in the first half of extra time, and finally eliminated the "Red Army" 3-2, 4-3 on aggregate over two legs to enter the Champions League final for the first time in history, and avenged the Champions League final that Liverpool was blocked out of the Champions League final twice in 2005 and 2007.

But it has nothing to do with today's game. It is only known that the next opponent is the Blues Chelsea, and Manchester United and Barcelona will have to do their best for the game in front of them.

Jonk is actually a nuclear weapon, and it will never be used. But as long as he is there, he can form a sufficient deterrent to his opponent.

Rijkaard did not make any changes, with only one change from the previous start, Puyol.

Fergusonke saw the team's table and sat in the coach's seat without saying anything.

The game is going on as normal now, and Manchester United, who are playing at home, have a slight advantage.

In Manchester United's tactics, while the opponent has not yet entered the game, Manchester United's main attack in the first 20 minutes is all on Jonker alone.

But it didn't take long for the United players to discover that the Barcelona players were not intimidated by Jonker's appearance. Jonker, on the other hand, was closely guarded by Barcelona.

Defensively, Puyol has been on Jonker's side on several occasions, taking advantage of his physical strengths. Threatens Jonker's possession.

Jonk was obviously well aware of Puyol's strength, and Jonk tried to go around as much as possible, but he couldn't avoid passing the football out.

In this way, his role is greatly reduced.

Ferguson could use Jonker as a force for "nuclear deterrence", and Rijkaard could use the Barça captain as a force for the same "deterrent" to deter nuclear deterrence.

Hargreaves passes the football to Jonker. He also noticed the characteristics of Jonk. Instead of passing the ball directly to Jonker's feet, it passed it to Jonker's front.

Generally speaking, this can take full advantage of the fast speed of Jonker.

Yaya Toure was already in action the moment he passed, pounced on Jonker.

When the football passed, Yaya Toure shoveled the football out of the sideline with a flying tackle, and Jonker saw Yaya Toure's high spikes, so he simply stopped, and didn't even chase the ball, he was afraid that he would be injured as soon as he came up.

Yaya Toure's defense is simple. It's just to try a way to make Jonk as strong as possible, and you can also use lethal tactics!

Jonk's side couldn't get out. The focus of the attack had to be shifted to the other side, and the Manchester United players were not fools, and they attacked this side if it didn't work.

Cristiano Ronaldo has become an important force for Manchester United to rely on.

Yaya Toure went to keep an eye on Jonker, Cristiano Ronaldo handed over to Milito and full-back Abidal, and Deco was also responsible for connecting the team, and the defense couldn't count on him.

Ronaldo is no stranger to Milito, and after many encounters, Ronaldo is very clear about Milito's characteristics.

"Cristiano Ronaldo! He received a pass from his teammate, and in the face of Milito and Abidal, who came up to defend him, he feigned a pass and broke through! ”

It is by virtue of speed and speed that Ronaldo has to touch the ball before Milito, only half a second earlier, and it will change a lot.

Milito wasn't fast, and his defense relied more on positioning and momentum.

Cristiano Ronaldo's agility is a headache for him.

Manchester United is not conservative, the Barcelona people hoped that Manchester United would attack before the game, and now it is as the Barcelona people wish, but the taste is only clear to the parties, Manchester United's attack is very targeted, and Barcelona is very dangerous.

The two sides are going back and forth, and the fight is very lively.

But just don't score.

United were so close to scoring that Jongk headed in front of Valdés on the line. Not to be outdone, Barcelona narrowly missed Xavi's cross that almost allowed Samuel Eto'o to score, but he couldn't catch Xavi's cross and eventually missed the goal.

The game has been played for 20 minutes, and in these 20 minutes, Barcelona's biggest achievement is to basically freeze Jonker, and the Red Devils are tied up to kill, so there is no threat.

But they didn't score, neither did Manchester United, and the scoreline remained the same. If the score is maintained until the end, Manchester United will advance to the final with an aggregate score of 3:2.

Manchester United's tactics are as always insisting on a fast attacking style of play, even faster, after all, this is their home stadium, and it is a timely advantage in their home stadium, but also a burden. The home fans don't want to be afraid of negative tactics and they demand that the team have to attack, no matter what kind of opponent they are facing, because they want to see a good game and they want to see football that is pleasing to the eye.

At the Theatre of Dreams, the Red Devils have never feared any opponents!

For Rijkaard, this is something he can use to find opportunities over time.

I'm afraid that Manchester United will not attack, once it attacks Barcelona, there is still a chance, but Barcelona, which is used to ball control, can hold on to that moment. (To be continued......)