After the opening, Casillas was in fear.

Manchester City played too smoothly, with a firm control of the ball, and their ability to create opportunities was so outstanding that they sent the ball into dangerous areas again and again, which scared everyone in Real Madrid.

As the goalkeeper and the captain of the team, Casillas's shoulders are under a lot of pressure.

Almost every time Manchester City pushes the offense to the 30-meter area, he is frightened, which makes him have to shout his teammates more actively and actively than usual, shouting very hard and loudly, as if this can vent some of his pressure.

Fortunately, Real Madrid's players are very powerful and blocked Manchester City's offensive. Until now, they have not been broken by their opponents. Casillas has tried hard to ensure the goal is not lost through the opponent's repeated shots, which makes the Spanish goalkeeper a little relieved.

This nightmare first half is finally over!

But just as Casillas's idea came to his mind, Manchester City once again entered the 30-meter area of ​​Real Madrid. Benzema retreated from the front, as if he was about to receive the pass from the midfield.

The players of Real Madrid also felt that Benzema wanted to retreat and catch the ball, which was Manchester City's usual routine, so Albiol and Bruno Alves' attention fell on Benzema, with two central defenders close to each other and dragging back, and their attention fell on this side.

But unexpectedly, Modric suddenly drove the ball forward and headed straight for the goal.

Felipe Melo went forward to defend immediately, but the Croatian seemed to be prepared. Before Felipe Melo approached, he dunked the ball to the right, avoided the defense, and passed the ball straight into the penalty area.

At this time, Kaka, who was originally ambushing behind Felipe Melo, suddenly activated and quickly inserted behind Felipe Melo, catching up with the ball before everyone.

"Be careful of Kaka!" Casillas shouted.

In fact, without him calling, Bruno Alves and Felipe Melo realized something was wrong at the first time and returned to defense, especially Bruno Alves, who was already on par with Kaka.

At this time, if Kaka stops the ball, even if it's just a beat, Bruno Alves can block between Kaka and the goal, and at least block Kaka's shooting angle to the maximum extent. Casillas' goalkeeper angle will be much smaller.

The reason why Kokaka is a world's top superstar is that his ability to handle details at critical moments is amazing.

I only saw him catching up with the ball, and when he stopped the ball, he just used his left foot to adjust the ball that was originally on the left to the right, but the speed of the ball and the man did not drop at all. After this adjustment, even if his position was on par with Bruno Alves, he could have a chance to kick the ball.

Casillas was shocked and reacted immediately, but Kaka shot faster and played the most difficult ball to swing. He directly oriented below the post on the right side of the goal. This almost made Casillas surrender, but he instinctively rushed to the side, hoping that he could have time to block the ball.

But in fact, he didn't have much hope.

But unexpectedly, the ball was kicked out very quickly, but during the flight of more than ten meters, it seemed to be affected by the turf and slowed down, resulting in the movement that Casillas had not had any hope to achieve miraculous effects.

The ball was blocked by his hands!

"O God!"

"Casillas has made a contribution!!!"

"The great Saint Cassi, at the critical moment, he blocked Kaka's fatal final goal!"

"Oh my god, he blocked Kaka's shot with his hands, and his reaction was so fast!"

"At this moment, Casillas saved Real Madrid!"

The entire Bernabeu stadium burst into an instant, and Casillas himself was a little confused. He couldn't believe that he had done it, and even forgot to look at the blocked ball.

Kaka failed to score the first shot. She was a little depressed at first, but soon after seeing the ball fly out again, she immediately chased after it and shot without thinking. This time it was a half-high ball.

At the critical moment, Bruno Alves finally made a contribution!

The Portuguese central defender blocked Kaka's shot with his body, blocking the ball directly from the baseline and corner kick.

Kaka was so angry that he was unable to hit the goal without hitting two consecutive shots, and was obviously extremely disappointed with this result.

Casillas also woke up at this time. He first raised his right hand to Bruno Alves gratefully, then looked at the turf on the route Kaka had just shot, and he vaguely guessed something.

Although he did not agree with Mourinho's various actions before the game, at this moment, he had to admit that the turf had made contributions.

When a football match reaches their level, gains and losses are often in a moment.

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The last shot in the first half came from Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Portuguese's long shot was of high quality, but Casillas flew to save the ball, and then Benzema's shot on the heel was blown offside by the referee.

After this wave of offensive, the first half was soon over.

The Real Madrid players feel a bit like they have survived the disaster, while the Manchester City players seem very frustrated.

The visiting team had almost all the advantages, but they never could knock on the home team's goal.

The fans of the Bernabeu were satisfied with the home team's performance in the first half. Although they were too passive and played too ugly, they were already very satisfied with Manchester City led by Gao Han.

Mourinho also expressed his views after the players returned to the locker room.

"I'm proud of everyone's performance in the first half. We blocked Manchester City's attack again and again, which is quite difficult."

In front of Mourinho, there was a group of players who were already panting. Some of them even took off their clothes as soon as they walked into the locker room and sat there naked and gasped.

Such a game consumption is quite amazing and unimaginable to ordinary people.

"In the second half, we can no longer continue to adopt the tactics of the first half. We pressed a little higher, which was not good for us, so we have to retract in the second half, set up defense at the front of the penalty area, and let Manchester City attack."

Mourinho cooperated with the tactical board behind him to demonstrate the team's formation and position in the second half.

"As long as Manchester City presses forward and attacks come out, there will inevitably be more space behind them, and these are our chances to counterattack!"

After hearing Mourinho's words, the players once again rekindled hope.

Real Madrid did not make a decent counterattack in the first half, but if Manchester City were put on the top in the second half, with Real Madrid's ability, they could play more threatening and even have the chance to score.

"In the second half, we substitute the players, Ozil and Higuain, we will focus on their counterattack!"

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"Real Madrid's physical fitness is almost overwhelming!"

In the visiting team's locker room, Gao Han also summarized the performance of the first half for all players and analyzed the tactical style of the second half. One of the important points is to boost the morale of the team.

"I can guarantee that they dare not use the first half play again in the second half. The consumption is too great and too amazing, so they will retreat and retract into their shells like turtles, because only by shrinking the defense can they minimize their physical energy consumption."

Gao Han's analysis was supported by Sergio Garcia's data analysis. It can be said that it is reasonable and very likely, because in the last period of the first half, Manchester City was already close to the goal, whether it was Kaka's shot or Cristiano Ronaldo's long shot, they almost scored.

If Mourinho doesn't take the initiative to make changes in this situation, then the result of waiting for him is conceding a goal.

"As I emphasized again and again before the game, for us, the most important thing about this game is not what the opponent will do, but how to break through the opponent's goal. We just need to consider how to be ourselves, that's fine."

When Gao Han said this, he also pulled out a tactical board and explained his tactical arrangements for the second half.

For Manchester City, there are no strange tricks to attack. Gao Han repeatedly emphasized that the formation width should be widened, and then the players' personal abilities should be used to break through the opponent in a one-on-one contest, and then lead the whole of Real Madrid's entire defensive system.

He still insisted on this, especially in the face of Real Madrid retreating, Manchester City had no choice but to attack.

"Although Real Madrid retreat will cause some trouble to our offense, it is not completely unhealthy. That is, our midfielders will no longer be pressed by the opponent, and we can get more free space. Therefore, there is only one test for us, how to convert the advantage on the scene into goals."

"Of course, if the opponent retreats and we choose to push forward, it will also bring hidden dangers, that is, there will be more room for counterattack behind us, which requires each of our players to pay attention, especially in the midfield and backcourt."

As Gao Han glanced over, including captain Xavi Alonso, central defender Xavi Martinez, Kompani and Mascherano, all nodded together.

High-level pressing and oppressing is Manchester City's specialty, and defending the opponent's counterattack is also the most common situation Manchester City has encountered. The only difference is that this time they are facing Real Madrid, and their strength will be stronger.

"Guys!"

Gao Han finally said that, he clapped hard and pulled everyone's attention in the locker room to himself.

"You have to believe me. Our biggest enemy in this game is not Real Madrid, but ourselves. As long as we can perform at our usual level, no team can stop us."

"We have the most powerful offensive lineup in the world. As long as you listen to me and pull out Real Madrid's defensive formation, we will definitely be able to make breakthroughs in some areas, then disintegrate the opponent's defense and finally form a goal."

Cristiano Ronaldo on the left, Benzema and Kaka in the middle, Sanchez on the right, and Manchester City's four offensive players in the frontcourt are all among the top superstars in the world. Such a player is definitely a nightmare for defensive players in one-on-one situation.

The reason why he failed to score in the first half was that Real Madrid was physically fit and could use active running to resist Manchester City's attack. Thirty minutes later, Real Madrid began to get over it.

Therefore, Mourinho will definitely retreat in the second half.
Chapter completed!