In the final round of the Champions League group stage, Dortmund faced Manchester City at home.
This is a crucial battle concerning the right to qualify for the group stage and the top spot in the group stage. Both sides tried their best.
Dortmund showed an almost crazy state at their home court.
This famous 60-minute team in Europe, the only goal scored in the entire game so far occurred in the 79th minute, and at that time Manchester City felt that they were sure of victory.
Unexpectedly, Dortmund made a quick counterattack. Royce directly penetrated Manchester City's defense and sent the ball into the penalty area. Lewandowski volleyed in front of the goal and scored a goal for Dortmund.
Then, the Hornet began to defend tenaciously.
Manchester City organized wave after wave of attacks against Dortmund.
Pellegrini also strengthened his offensive against Dortmund through continuous substitutions, but the Hornets held firmly in their own half and did not leave any chance for Manchester City.
The situation is already precarious.
Especially after entering the stoppage time, everyone was even more desperate.
It's okay, even if they lose, Manchester City can still advance.
At most, he would only be ranked second in the group.
This idea inevitably came to the minds of many Manchester City players.
This is also very normal.
Because for Manchester City, it is a good thing to advance.
At the very least, it would be much better than Real Madrid being ranked third and having to play in the Europa League, right?
But on the court, there are still many people working hard.
For the players of Manchester City, this is not just a game, nor is it just for Manchester City and first place in the group, but more importantly, this game is for Gao Shen!
They know that the "boss" in Spain needs their help!
During the three years he coached Manchester City, Gao Shen was the soul of the team, and everyone gathered around him.
Gao Shen takes good care of every player in Manchester City, helps them strive to improve, and customizes the best tactics for them.
Maybe, after he left, some people have forgotten or faded away.
It's normal for people to take tea to cool down.
But some people still haven't forgotten.
Such as David Silva, such as Suarez, such as Gareth Bale, such as Kompany, such as Rakitic, such as David Luiz, such as De Bruyne...
Felipe Luis was injured during the game and was substituted, but he did not sit on the bench. Instead, he vigorously cheered for his teammates on the sidelines. Everyone could hear his shouts clearly.
"Four minutes left, four minutes left!"
"Speed up, don't fall down, pass forward quickly!"
"Don't hesitate, hurry up, we're running out of time!"
After entering stoppage time, when Neuer intercepted the ball behind Dortmund, he rushed to the outside of the penalty area. When he stopped the ball, he waved his hands vigorously, signaling for his teammates to rush forward.
"Get up! Get up, everyone!"
Captain Kompany, vice-captain Rakitic, defense backbone David Luiz...
Everyone is encouraging the teammates around them.
There's still time, hurry up!
Don't be discouraged! Don't give up!
The boss needs us to score goals!
Tonight, Dortmund really played crazy!
But so is Manchester City.
No one thought that such a game actually didn't mean much. Many people even thought that it would probably be good for you and me. Everyone played for 90 minutes and both of them worked together to qualify. In the end, it turned into such a game.
bloody battle.
"Manchester City's players were very motivated tonight and worked hard to find opportunities throughout the game."
"But Dortmund really tried their best tonight."
"As long as Klopp's team holds on to this lead, they can qualify as top of the group."
"There are less than four minutes left and Manchester City are still working hard."
…
On the sidelines, in front of the home team's coaching bench, Klopp looked at Felipe Luis, Robben and others who were so excited that they wanted to rush onto the court in front of the visiting team's coaching bench, and then looked at the aggressiveness of the Manchester City players on the court.
Klopp knows it very well.
No one said it, not even the commentator on the live TV broadcast, but in fact, everyone understood that the Manchester City players worked so hard for the sake of excellence!
They all know that Gao Shen needs a goal from them at this moment!
In the past three years, Gao Shen has been helping them, but now, they want to help Gao Shen in turn!
"Do you know what's the most annoying thing about Gao Shen?" Klopp turned around and asked his assistant.
They all shook their heads.
"He always brings out a group of annoying players." Klopp laughed.
Dislike it?
Really can't tell at all.
It's more like envy, even jealousy.
But after the commercialization of professional football, there is still a head coach who can lead such a team. Even if he has left the team, he can still make these superstars play so hard for him. What more can I ask for?
Isn’t this what every coach dreams of?
The game has reached this point, and Klopp has tried his best.
Dortmund really can't fight anymore.
If Manchester City really scores a goal, Klopp will have no choice but to admit it.
what else can we do?
Who made this damn draw draw Real Madrid, Manchester City, Dortmund and Porto together?
Even at this moment, Klopp couldn't help but think in his heart that if he was really scored, he would not be able to hate it.
Who can hate a team like Manchester City and a game like tonight if they really love football?
Many science fiction fans like to dream that in the future there will be eleven robots playing on the court.
But Klopp never believed it.
Because the most touching thing about football is never just losing and winning.
It's this group of living people.
It is a game condensed by people sweating and pouring their emotions on the court.
This is not something that can be created by a bunch of emotionless robots that don't even sweat.
"I'm probably not the one who hates advanced things the most." Klopp chuckled.
Yes, Manchester City's head coach Pellegrini will be even more embarrassed.
His players worked hard on the court, but the result was for their predecessors.
This is hard for anyone to accept.
But this is precisely the most annoying thing about Gao Shen.
That guy should be eliminated from the Champions League!
It is estimated that all teams that have reached the top 16 will agree with this.
…
Rakitic made a defensive return and fell to the ground to tackle the outside of the penalty area, scooping the ball from Gotze's feet.
David Luiz quickly rushed forward to grab the ball. After getting the ball, he strode forward with the ball.
After attracting the attention of Dortmund's two defensive midfielders, David Luiz directly passed the ball diagonally and passed the ball behind the defense on the left side of the frontcourt.
The atmosphere in the entire stadium suddenly became tense.
Gareth Bale soared all the way from the center line at extremely fast speed, and Pischeck couldn't stop the Welshman at all. His speed was too fast!
Even though the game had lasted ninety-two minutes, the Welshman was still able to sprint as fast as he could, which is simply amazing!
After catching up with David Luiz's pass on the left side of the penalty area, Gareth Bale slowed down and paused. After Robin van Persie and Suarez in the middle caught up, he suddenly accelerated and got away.
Subotic, forced the ball down and made a curve ball with his left foot.
Van Persie was in the front spot, attracting the attention of Hummels, while Suarez was in the back spot, catching up, and after judging the placement of the pass, he didn't stop the ball and directly shot with his right foot.
Time seemed to freeze at this moment.
Suarez's shot hit the football firmly, and after the ball was stressed, it completely changed its trajectory and flew towards the right side of Dortmund's goal at great speed.
Goalkeeper Weidenfeller made a flying save, but it was just a little bit short.
Suarez's shot hit the Dortmund goal line.
Killer!
In the 92nd minute, Suarez hit a winner!
Dortmund fans throughout the stadium were stunned.
Suarez roared with all his strength, turned around and rushed out of the stadium, running non-stop.
All the Manchester City players chased after them. Even goalkeeper Neuer, Felipe Luis on the bench and others all rushed out and gathered in a group on the sidelines, all shouting.
Celebrating a goal.
"At the last moment, Manchester City scored a crucial goal."
"This goal allowed Manchester City to reverse Dortmund and qualify as the group leader."
"Suarez used a volley at the critical moment to win the group title for Manchester City!"
Manchester City players were celebrating wildly.
Everyone can see that they are not only celebrating the goal, not only celebrating the top spot in the group, but also celebrating the change in the group situation behind this goal.
Dortmund could only regret the draw, and after scoring 10 points, they were on the same level as Real Madrid, who defeated Porto away from home.
According to the rules of the Champions League group stage, if two teams have the same points, priority will be given to their results.
Real Madrid lost to Dortmund 0-1 on the road, but defeated the Hornets 3-0 at home. The total score was 3-1. Real Madrid beat Dortmund and ranked second in the group.
In this way, Real Madrid will reverse Dortmund and successfully qualify from the group stage.
This is the gift given to Gao Shen by the Manchester City players to thank him for his contribution and help to Manchester City and their players in the past few years!
Even though Gao Shen has left Manchester City, this group of players are still willing to fight for Gao Shen!
Fight to the last minute!
…
At Dortmund's urging, City quickly got back into the game.
But after the opening, although Dortmund pressed forward crazily to attack, Weidenfeller even pushed past halftime, but it was still to no avail. Manchester City steadily ran out the game time, leaving no chance for Dortmund at all.
Just like what Bumblebee did before.
And at the moment when the whistle sounded at the end of the game, Manchester City's players celebrated crazily like it was a festival.
When the live broadcast camera came closer, you could still vaguely hear who was shouting in the crowd...
"The boss must treat me to dinner!"
"Yes, I want to treat you to a big dinner."
"How can one meal be enough? I'm exhausted. I need at least three meals!"
"Hurry, go back to the locker room and make a phone call!"
"Yes, yes, the boss likes to play tricks, so hurry up and settle it first."
"It's not easy to take advantage of him. You have to hurry up this time and don't let him get away!"
