Bayern took two long-range shots at the beginning. This was actually not an unbearable thing, but for Southampton's players, their next attack must be counterattacked.
This is a question of momentum.
In a two-round confrontation, one or two shots are nothing, but in a two-round confrontation, the home court is still very important. At least at the beginning, the opponent cannot be suppressed in terms of momentum.
So they must fight back.
Southampton's counterattack came quickly and was very effective. After continuous passes in the midfield, the ball came to Ronaldo's feet. Ronaldo began to break through along the left wing. Lahm cautiously entangled him. He knew that Ronaldo broke through.
His technique is excellent, but his speed is not very fast. As long as you don't get completely passed by him, there won't be any problem.
Seeing how steady the Bayern captain was, Ronaldo did not continue to move forward, but made an emergency stop and passed the ball back.
Mkhitaryan followed up and shot a powerful shot without stopping the ball. Martinez blocked it in time, rushed from the side and blocked the ball with his body.
But Southampton's attack is not finished yet.
They quickly launched a counterattack again. Casemiro sent a beautiful through pass in the midfield. Lukaku crossed the line and shot before Dante could cover. Neuer was in a good position.
He turned sideways and saved the ball.
Just two minutes later, Neuer once again made a wonderful save. Klein, who advanced to assist, headed the ball into the penalty area. Mkhitaryan, who advanced forward, formed a goal under the cover of Suarez and Lukaku.
A single shot, and then he took a shot, but Neuer blocked it again!
Southampton fans let out a huge sigh. Southampton's attack was much more threatening than Bayern's attack. Unfortunately, Neuer's wonderful performance blocked it all.
"What a top goalkeeper, but no matter how good the goalkeeper is, he can't withstand constant attacks."
Ji Ya thought in his heart, he didn't envy the other party, he already had an excellent goalkeeper.
Being continuously blocked by the opponent, Southampton was not discouraged. Their offense has been the best in recent years. No matter how strong the goalkeeper is, it is impossible not to lose the ball in their offense.
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After constant changes of positions and movements, Ronaldo finally got rid of Lahm's marking, and De Bruyne's pass was delivered to his feet in time.
After receiving the ball, Ronaldo sighed in his heart. De Bruyne's pass was so comfortable to receive. During the process of running to catch the ball, he had already broken into the penalty area. All he had to do next was...
"Wonderful passing action! The Colombian's little skills are vividly displayed in the penalty area! Boateng, who has excellent physical fitness, was passed by James! It is really amazing that he can do this in such a small space.
People were amazed! Boateng turned around...ah, James fell in the penalty area! The referee's whistle sounded, he ran into Bayern's penalty area and showed a yellow card to Boateng! Penalty kick! Nothing!
Undoubted penalty!"
"Let's take a look at the slow-motion replay... After being passed by James, Boateng turned around and tried to make a final defense. He stretched his foot from the side and behind, but failed to touch the ball and instead tripped James.
Si! There is no doubt about this penalty kick. Although the Colombian wanted to throw it down, the opponent did trip his foot!"
Ronaldo got up from the ground and high-fived his teammates to celebrate. However, Southampton has never won a penalty kick in the Champions League. In theory, three people can kick it - Lukaku is Southampton's penalty kicker, Suarez
Sri Lanka is the player with the most goals in the Southampton Champions League. Ronaldo created this penalty, and he is also a penalty kicker in the national team...
"Keep letting Romero kick!" Ji Ya shouted towards the court.
His words played a decisive role at this time. Indeed, at this time, of course, the person with the most stable penalty kick should take it...
Lukaku looks like a fool, but he actually has a lot of thoughts. He thinks a lot about penalty kicks and can always guess the goalkeeper's thoughts, or use many small details to force the goalkeeper to make wrong judgments.
This time is no exception.
After standing on the penalty spot, he did not leave himself a running distance, but stood on the spot, as if he was going to shoot with his left foot, but he paused slightly before taking the shot!
Neuer, who was distracted by his slight pause, wanted to make a judgment again, but took a step too late. The ball flew directly into the lower left corner of the goal like an arrow from the string!
After scoring, Lukaku waved his fist, then turned around and hugged his teammates who rushed up.
"Well done!"
Ji Ya ran out with open arms, waved his fists, and interacted with the fans in the stands.
His seemingly exciting celebration can actually arouse the passion of the fans!
This time is of course no exception.
Southampton fans shouted wildly to celebrate the goal, and the entire St. Mary's Stadium soon fell into a fanatical atmosphere.
Guardiola looked at the fanatical Southampton fans in the stands with some melancholy. As a head coach who also understands psychology well, he certainly knew that when there is such a fanatical atmosphere in the stands, what will happen to the players?
How much impact do they have?
After all, humans are still animals controlled by emotions.
When he is full of fighting spirit and passion, they can always perform better.
When they are lifeless, even if they have strength, they cannot show it.
In the army, this difference in emotions is called the level of morale.
In football matches, such differences in emotions are called good or bad conditions.
Although it is said that the fans are only in the stands and have a limited impact on the players, is it really limited?
If it is really limited, then the home and away games will not be so important in the game!
Under such circumstances, Bayern must persevere.
Bayern's players are very motivated.
As the Triple Crown champions last season, they swept almost all the Bundesliga teams in the league this season. Their kingly temperament has undoubtedly settled - because they have won too much, they are even behind in the game.
They also firmly believe that they can win.
Although this kind of mentality will be affected to a certain extent by the fanatical atmosphere of the opponent's home court, as long as their offense is smoother, the impact will not really interfere with their state!
There is no doubt that Bayern now has such a mentality and fighting spirit, and under such a mentality, their performance is also quite outstanding.
This is the confidence of Bayern, which has swept the Bundesliga and created a terrifying record this season!
