Bayern Munich is not just a defensive counterattack tactic? They also put in the effort to perform the players.

Bayern Munich's players are very fierce and aggressive when defending.

Schweinsteiger knocked down Kaka just two minutes into the game.

He also received a yellow card because of this.

Van Gaal was very dissatisfied with the yellow card.

He shouted at the referee on the sidelines and protested.

After all, as the team's main midfielder, he received a yellow card in just two minutes of the game, which is very unfavorable to the next game.

But Van Gaal just complained about the referee and did not mean to change his tactics because of this.

In fact, this tactic of wandering on the brink of fouls is the important tactic used by Van Gaal to curb Manchester City.

With Manchester City's style, if the defense is too soft during the game, it will give Manchester City a lot of opportunities to take advantage of.

So he would rather let his players bear the risk of taking cards than reduce the toughness of defense.

At least, although Schweinsteiger's foul received a yellow card, at least he successfully stopped Kaka's breakthrough.

Although it gave Manchester City a chance to have a free kick, it would be better than letting Kaka directly dribble the ball and break through?

Moreover, this free kick is quite erratic, and Manchester City cannot directly threaten Bayern Munich's goal.

In the end, Sneijder's free kick flew into Bayern Munich's penalty area and was pushed out by Bayern Munich's central defender Boateng.

The football that Boateng pushed out fell to Gareth Barry, and Barry made a long shot directly, but the long shot directly rose above the crossbar.

Manchester City's first start of the game did not threaten Bayern Munich's goal.

This may show that Van Gaal's tactics are correct.

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Next, possession of the ball fell to Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich launched an attack, but they did not end up in the attack, and they mainly took the wings. Basically, they rely on the personal abilities of Ribery and Robben.

However, these two people have strong personal abilities, so even if they are the only one, they can create a considerable threat to Manchester City's defense.

Robben dribbled the ball continuously and cut in from the wing, then shot from a long shot with his left foot. Joe Hart did not save the ball and the football slipped out.

Despite this, Manchester City fans in the stands and in front of the TV were shocked.

Everyone knows that after Robben went to Bayern Munich, his incisive long shot on the right was very threatening. He had already started playing like this when he was in Real Madrid. As long as he was not injured, this move would be proven to be successful. A healthy Robben was simply invincible.

After going to Bayern Munich, he was fixed in this position, just to use his shot after cutting in.

Although it seems that the offensive routine is very simple, it is easy to do it.

But with his outstanding speed and extraordinary skills, Robben's move is very threatening.

Robben made an indelible contribution to Bayern Munich's ability to reach the Champions League final.

"Robben -! Ah! What a pity!" German commentator Marcel Lef shouted, and the Bayern Munich fans in the stands let out a huge sigh.

Robben himself was also very upset.

This is Bayern Munich's first shot after the start of the game. If he can score, Bayern Munich will be in a very favorable situation.

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Although Bayern Munich's counterattack was small, it did pose a threat to Manchester City.

It can be seen that Van Gaal did conduct targeted training before the game. They had few people involved in the offensive, but they cooperated very well and had a good understanding.

They didn't decide to play a defensive counterattack temporarily.

Maybe Bayern Munich has been practicing this tactical practice since the finals...

Television cut gives Van Gaal a close-up.

His coaching at Bayern Munich has indeed brought some positive changes to the team. Although he failed in the league and cup games, if he can win the Champions League, he should be able to save his coach position.

Some people believe that if Van Gaal can continue to coach H at Bayern Munich to implement his tactical reforms, then Bayern Munich's future is still promising.

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Bayern Munich's counterattack was indeed sharp and threatening, so Manchester City had to throw a shot when attacking, and they also launched a defensive counterattack.

What it would be like when both teams play defensive counterattacks? This can be seen from the quarterfinals of the Champions League this season, when Manchester City and Real Madrid both played defensive counterattacks. The result was that scene... terrible.

The game was not at all fun, and the scene was extremely dull.

Now this Champions League final is also in a trend in that direction.

The game was played in twenty-five minutes under such circumstances, and the score was still 0:0. The most threatening shot of both sides was Robben's first long shot after the opening.

"... Considering that this is the final, it is normal to play like this..." Alan Hansen said. "After all, the finals have been unknown since ancient times."

"But Alan, Manchester City's match against Barcelona last season's Champions League final was very exciting and classic..." John Motterson had a different opinion.

"Of course it's wonderful, but first of all, Barcelona's tactics were very suitable for Manchester City's counterattack. Both teams played their best tactics, which were naturally good. In addition, Barcelona did not play defensive counterattacks... Another point is that this final was a key game for Manchester City to defend their title. They naturally had to be more cautious when dealing with it than last year's final. As long as they won this final, they could defend their title successfully, but if they failed, the year's efforts would be in vain..."

Alan Hansen analyzed.

After listening to his analysis, John Mortson nodded. This is really the case.

Manchester City is indeed much more cautious than when they played the final last season.

They can't afford to lose more than last season because they had nothing last season at that time, but now they are carrying a heavy burden.

The idea of ​​defending the title and the Champions League championship they already have become a stumbling block that drags them down.

The game passed another five minutes in a stalemate, with fifteen minutes left in the first half.

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Robben rushed into the wing again and then suddenly stepped on the edge of the penalty area.

This time, Joe Hart swung sideways and shot the ball directly out of the baseline, and Bayern Munich won a corner kick.

During this period, although neither side scored, Bayern Munich's counterattack was sharper and more threatening, especially on Robben's side, who made this move, cut inside from the wing and then shot with his left foot.

But his movements are flexible and fast, so it makes Manchester City defenders feel embarrassed to defend.

This is Robben's third threatening shot in the game.

Bayern Munich won a corner kick, and their central defenders Boateng and Van Biden rushed to the goal and prepared to compete for the header.

Boateng is 1.92 meters tall and has an excellent header. Van Biten is taller, with a height of 1.96 meters tall and is also known for his outstanding header.

Bayern Munich also knew very well that Manchester City would take a defensive counterattack, so set pieces are an important means for Bayern Munich to break the deadlock. So before the game, Van Gaal also focused on setting pieces offense and defense.

When there is a corner kick opportunity, Boateng and Van Biten must go up.

After they went up, Ram and Contento, the two full-backs, plus Schweinsteiger, stayed in the backcourt to defend.

Bayern Munich's corner kick was taken by Ribery.

He kicked the football straight to the back point.

There, there is Boateng.

But this time, Boateng did not hit the ball.

Godin stuck the position, then jumped up, and pushed the football out of the penalty area before Boateng.

The football he pushed out flew high into the middle circle and towards Kaka who stayed in the front.

Kaka, who was originally in front, ran back and jumped up to face the football.

Instead of stopping the football with his chest, he directly pushed the football back with his head.

He was pushed to Ibrahimovic who rushed out of the penalty area.

Ibrahimovic retreated to the goal to participate in defense when he was kicking a corner. After all, he is tall.

Facing the ball that Kaka came back, Ibrahimovic, who was also following a Bayern Munich player, did not stop the ball. He also jumped up and pushed the ball towards Kaka again.

This time Kaka no longer used his head to top the ball.

He stopped the football that Ibrahimovic had pushed over with his feet. At this time, he was facing his back to the attacking direction. Ram quickly put it on and prevented Kaka from turning around again.

However, Kaka did not intend to take the ball and turn around. He did turn around, but instead of taking the ball and turning around, he directly kicked the ball hard to the side and back of his body with his right foot! He increased the power of passing with the turn.

The football rolled rapidly against the turf and was passed behind Bayern Munich's defense!

At this time, a sky blue lightning flashed across the center line.

"It's Rong! Rong!"

John Motson shouted loudly.

Manchester City fans also cheered.

Glory is rushing towards the football at high speed!

When did he come up?

Many people think this way.
To be continued...