One to zero, Crystal Palace took the lead in this game.
This is something that many people did not expect. Of course, they did not expect that Tong Yi would field a full lineup in this game, even the main players who had a fierce battle with Naples in the previous round.
They're all on stage.
This may be what surprises Guardiola.
This is also a key reason why Manchester City always controls the game and controls the rhythm.
After the game started, AC Milan did not launch a crazy high-position press, but instead adopted a defensive counterattack posture. This made Guardiola and Manchester City fans mistakenly think that AC Milan was the pressure of Manchester City.
Everyone thought that AC Milan could only be tired of defending and unable to withstand the situation.
Little did he know that this was Tong Yi's initiative to retreat and launch a defensive counterattack in this game.
Even so far, many Manchester City fans at the scene have not seen this. They still think that AC Milan's lack of high pressure means that they were crushed by their Manchester City team.
Even if they lost the ball at this time, they could quickly equalize the score and take the lead.
After all, Manchester City controlled the entire game.
As long as they keep exerting pressure like this, AC Milan's goal will simply not be able to withstand it.
In this game, their Manchester City team must win.
Guardiola, on the other hand, is a little skeptical, but he is not sure.
He was also not sure whether AC Milan really took the initiative to retreat and defend.
However, Guardiola currently ignores this, because regardless of whether AC Milan retreated on its own initiative, their side will still attack fiercely because they are lagging behind and they must score as soon as possible.
Guardiola immediately came to the sidelines and waved to the Manchester City players to rush forward.
The Manchester City fans at the scene also shouted passionately, encouraging the players to attack fiercely.
Of course, Guardiola also roared loudly, "Rahim, take the initiative, break through, break through!"
Sterling in the stadium immediately nodded to show that he understood.
When the game restarted, Manchester City obviously stepped up their attack and pressed forward across the board.
Because at this time, Manchester City has no choice. If they want to advance to the finals, they must fight hard.
The total score between the two sides is currently tied at one to one, and the away goals are the same. If this game ends like this, it will enter overtime. If the winner cannot be determined in overtime, it will be directly
It's a penalty shootout.
Obviously this was not what Guardiola wanted to see, and he signaled the team to attack fiercely.
At this time, as long as Manchester City takes advantage of their home court to win, it will be fine.
The initiative is now in their hands.
With a bang, De Bruyne quickly passed the football to Sterling on the wing with a diagonal pass.
Suddenly everyone's eyes were focused on Sterling. Everyone wanted to see what Sterling would do next? Many fans even roared loudly, "Breakthrough, breakthrough!"
Then, Sterling immediately passed the football across the ball, and the football instantly rolled to the feet of Rodri, who was following up in the midfield.
Rodri directly swung his legs and shot hard from a long distance.
With a whoosh, the football roared out and then flew directly over the crossbar.
Rodri fired anti-aircraft guns.
Seeing this, all the Manchester City fans at the scene were very speechless. Although Rodri's long-range shot was also very threatening, they were still very disappointed.
There is a chance for Trin. As long as you break through and score a goal, the chance of scoring is very high. Why don't you break through?
Even AC Milan people have noticed that Sterling doesn't take the initiative to break through, and there are not many defensive personnel sent over, so the focus of defense is placed elsewhere.
No, Rodri was also affected by the defense, so he fired the anti-aircraft guns.
It's a pity, it's really a pity!
Manchester City fans were very dissatisfied. Some people started to criticize Sterling. Guardiola also didn't understand. Why didn't Sterling make a breakthrough today?
If this continues, he may be ready to make a substitution.
Three minutes later, Manchester City's offense struck again.
This time the football did not come to Sterling's feet, but to De Bruyne's feet on the other side. De Bruyne held the ball, and AC Milan immediately focused on defense, let alone breakthrough. De Bruyne
It is very difficult to pass the ball forward easily from inside.
Obviously, AC Milan made special defensive arrangements for De Bruyne.
Therefore, it is quite difficult for De Bruyne!
This is why Guardiola has been emphasizing Sterling's breakthrough with the ball to attract defensive attention and relieve De Bruyne's defensive pressure this time. Then De Bruyne can threaten the opponent's goal!
But at present, De Bruyne's chances are very poor.
However, De Bruyne relied on his vision and passing ability to directly pass the football through the gap.
The football rolled directly to the feet of Jesus who broke into the penalty area.
To be honest, Jesus was shocked. He didn't expect De Bruyne to be able to pass the football.
This ball was passed really well, so amazing!
The Manchester City fans at the scene became excited and cheered excitedly.
And Jesus did not delay. He immediately swung his legs, volleyed towards the football, and completed the shot.
All the Manchester City fans at the scene shouted excitedly, "This ball is here!"
Guardiola also immediately leaned his body forward, staring closely at the ball, thinking that there was a chance for the ball.
With a bang, the football hit Diaz's outstretched leg hard, then immediately changed direction and rolled out of the baseline.
The Manchester City fans at the scene shook their heads and sighed with regret.
What a great opportunity!
But AC Milan didn't panic at all, because the ball didn't look too dangerous. Although Jesus completed the shot, the football barely flew away from Jesus' feet, and was directly intercepted by Diaz with his leg.
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Dias's defense was very tight and gave Jesus no chance at all.
Yes, even when everyone thought that De Bruyne was unlikely to pass the football, Dias still followed Jesus closely and gave Jesus no chance at all.
Jesus himself felt a lot of pressure and immediately shook his head.
The opponent's defense was really tight on this ball, and he had almost no chance.
Tong Yi immediately roared loudly, reminding the AC Milan players to defend more closely and not to give De Bruyne a chance to pass such a threatening ball.
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The players nodded one after another and said that they would never give the Manchester City people a chance next time.
Corner kick, Manchester City got a chance for a corner kick!
It's a pity that De Bruyne's corner kick was taken out by Dias!
Neither Otamendi nor Stones in the penalty area touched the ball, and the ball was instantly cleared. However, AC Milan's counterattack failed and was cleared by Manchester City.
The Manchester City team has obviously strengthened its offense during this period, frantically besieging AC Milan.
This gave those Manchester City people a greater illusion, thinking that AC Milan was indeed suppressed by their Manchester City team. The Manchester City players firmly believed that they would definitely win this game.
Because, their Manchester City team has many chances, but AC Milan has no chance at all.
Manchester City is still bombarding AC Milan and creating a lot of opportunities. Even just now Sterling got a good opportunity and completed a shot. But unfortunately, his shot was directly
He was pinned down by goalkeeper Courtois.
At the end of the first half, AC Milan still led 1-0.
Soon the second half of the game between the two sides began. Manchester City still made no substitutions and kept Sterling on the court. It can be seen that Guardiola still relies heavily on Sterling.
After the start of the second half, Sterling made more proactive breakthroughs with the ball, which forced AC Milan to strengthen its defense on this side, thus giving De Bruyne some opportunities. Seeing Manchester City
The team attacked quickly and Manchester City fans felt that their chance had come.
Sterling received the ball and faced Akanji in front of him. He immediately changed directions continuously to look for opportunities to break through. Suddenly he passed through the crotch, passed Akanji directly, and entered AC Milan's penalty area.
All the Manchester City fans at the scene roared with excitement. They should have played like this a long time ago!
Come on Sterling, what we need is Sterling like you!
With a bang, Sterling, who caught up with the football, directly faced goalkeeper Courtois and fired from a small angle. The football shot out quickly, and then missed the goal without any suspense and flew out of the baseline!
All the Manchester City fans at the scene immediately fell silent and were all stunned.
They didn't expect Sterling to miss this close shot, and it went too far.
Many Manchester City fans were speechless, but they still gave Sterling applause.
Because compared to Sterling's performance in the first half, he performed very well.
Manchester City fans firmly believe that if they continue to play like this, Manchester City will win!
But Guardiola felt something was wrong, and his heart was full of ominous premonitions. He suddenly discovered that AC Milan didn't seem to have fought at all in this game, and was directly suppressed by their Manchester City team.
This is unreasonable!
It seems that AC Milan's retreat should be their initiative. AC Milan's tactics from beginning to end in this game were defensive counterattacks, and they never thought about pressing!
Now, although they say they have taken the lead in this game, the total score is one to one.
Could it be that Tong Yi didn't want to win in regular time, but wanted to drag it into overtime or even a penalty shootout? Is this because the main players of AC Milan are not in good physical condition?
Guardiola suddenly felt that this was really the case.
Since you, AC Milan, have completely defended your position, then our Manchester City team will not be polite.
Guardiola immediately waved his hand, signaling the Manchester City players to continue to invest more and attack fiercely, striving to win the game within the regular time!
The Manchester City players nodded one after another to show their understanding.
Then Manchester City launched a more intense attack, and both Sterling and De Bruyne played more proactively. Even at this time, Sterling broke through three people in a row and scored directly.
AC Milan's penalty area faced Courtois!
Sterling immediately drew Courtois' attention with a swing of his legs, and then quickly passed the football across the ball.
All the Manchester City fans at the scene jumped up excitedly, this ball was scored!
The football rolled quickly towards Jesus who was vacated in the middle of the penalty area!
When Jesus saw the football rolling over, he immediately swung his legs and hit the football with one kick!
With a bang, the football was shoveled out by Diaz who was lying on the ground in the penalty area. The football quickly flew out of the AC Milan penalty area and flew towards the midfield!
Suddenly all the Manchester City fans screamed in horror, it's dangerous!
Counterattack, AC Milan’s counterattack is coming!
Guardiola on the sidelines became nervous. He immediately turned around and shouted quickly into the stadium, "Defend, defend quickly! Even if it's a foul, don't..."
Before Guardiola finished speaking, midfielder Pellegrini immediately turned and passed a long pass, directly and accurately passing the football in front of Lautaro, who was advancing at high speed!
When they saw this pass, all the Manchester City fans opened their eyes in horror and breathed quickly.
It’s dangerous, Manchester City is in danger!
None of them expected that Pellegrini's half-turn pass would be so accurate, passing directly to Lautaro who was rushing forward in the space. Lautaro was now unmarked, and he was about to go solo!
The hair on the hair of the Manchester City fans stood on end instantly!
The fans of AC Milan were very excited and screamed excitedly.
They are cheering for Lautaro.
At this time, Lautaro really faced the opponent's goalkeeper single-handedly. At this time, Manchester City had very few defensive players in the backcourt, and Lautaro had no one to penetrate forward. Because the main defensive players were all
It was with Haaland that Pellegrini accurately found the opening.
Single-handedly, Lautaro directly faced Ederson who rushed out quickly!
Ederson had no other choice at this time. He rushed out quickly and rushed towards Lautaro quickly!
At this time, Lautaro suddenly took a long step and changed direction laterally. In an instant of acceleration, he passed Ederson who rushed out and faced the big empty goal!
With a bang, Lautaro pushed the ball easily and quickly pushed the football into the empty goal!
Didn't give the Manchester City fans who were chasing after them a chance at all!
Two to zero, AC Milan expanded the score, and it was Lautaro who scored!
Seeing this, all the Manchester City fans suddenly became desperate. At this time, how could they see that their Manchester City team had been fooled? AC Milan was not suppressed by them at all, but actively chose to defend and counterattack.
Otherwise, how could AC Milan's counterattack be so clear this time and not stuck at all?
This is completely prepared and planned!
Their Manchester City team was cheated by AC Milan!
This chapter has been completed!