Green Field Eunuch

Chapter 524 Today's match will belong to Bayern
In this match, Shan Yongzhuo was undoubtedly the most watched player. Even when he didn't have the ball, cameras followed him. Not to mention that he got the ball twice. Every move he made was captured by the cameras and analyzed clearly.

After discovering that Shan Yongzhuo failed to create any threat on two consecutive possessions and was eventually dispossessed by a combined effort, some football professionals couldn't help but analyze: "Shan Yongzhuo was being targeted."

"Bayern had Boateng closely marking Shan Yongzhuo, but Javi Martinez was also there to provide cover and assist at any time; the two cooperated very well..."

"Boateng is Shan Yongzhuo's old rival and also his former teammate. He knows Shan Yongzhuo very well."

"As for Martinez, since he was moved to the defensive midfield position, he seems to have been reborn and has grown into one of the top defensive and sweeping defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga and even Europe."

"In last year's game, these two players also worked together to defend against Shan Yongzhuo, but the effect was not very good."

"This year, both of them have evolved..."

On the field.

Bayern Munich were quite satisfied with the defensive effect. With two successful defensive plays, Martinez felt a bit more relaxed. While the ball was still in Manchester City's half, he went to Boateng and whispered, "The coach's method worked. Maybe we can stop him in this game and do what no one else can!"

Boateng, however, was less optimistic: "The game has only just begun, we absolutely cannot let our guard down!"

"But our defense is very effective!"

“Only ten minutes have passed!” Boateng felt that Martinez’s idea was dangerous: “It’s too early to say it’s effective. His specialty is to paralyze the opponent and then suddenly exert force. By then, it will be too late.”

"Ok."

Martinez shrugged. He felt that Boateng was not wrong, but a little too cautious. He had successfully defended twice, which deserved a high reward.

Boateng is not so optimistic.

He knows Shan Yongzhuo very well. He has witnessed Shan Yongzhuo's performance for a whole season and knows that now is actually the most dangerous moment.

Just as he said.

Only ten minutes have passed; for Shan Yongzhuo, this is merely a test.

optimism?

It cannot exist.

Unless the match is already confirmed to be over, we must not let our guard down in the slightest.

Boateng sighed. If he had a choice, he really didn't want to defend against Shan Yongzhuo, because he had never succeeded. Whether in training or in official matches, he envied Kompany and Nastasic the most.

These two players don't have to face Shan Yongzhuo on the field; they only need to face strikers like Mandzukic and Müller. Compared to Shan Yongzhuo, these two are much easier to deal with.

Last season's defeat left him with virtually no confidence when facing Shan Yongzhuo.

However, Heynckes ultimately placed his full trust in him, not only because he had become Bayern's primary defensive core, but also because he was familiar with Shan Yongzhuo.

then.

What can we do?

I just had to bite the bullet.

Boateng also emphasized: "I can't guarantee I can completely stop him, even with Xavi helping me. In fact, I don't have much confidence."

Heynckes understands this.

The other teammates were very understanding. At least Dante would never dare to take on Boateng's burden. In comparison, it would be better to defend against Dzeko, the big guy.

Therefore, Javi Martinez was naturally willing to follow Boateng's instructions in defense.

The match continued, and Manchester City remained under pressure.

In the 14th minute, Bayern launched a brilliant attack. Robben spearheaded this attack.

Robben received the ball in midfield and made a series of passes with Lahm who had moved up, leaving Silva completely behind. Robben then sprinted down the wing.

"Hula..."

The stands erupted in cheers.

Robben dribbled at high speed, but he couldn't shake off Clichy and eventually passed the ball to Müller while trying to cut inside.

After receiving the ball, Müller skillfully evaded the distracted Nastasic, then rushed to a position two or three meters in front of the penalty area in the middle and took a shot.

The football, spinning, hurtled towards the right corner of the goal, but was blocked by Joe Hart's leaping save. Barry, who had already gotten to the ball, cleared it out of bounds with a powerful kick.

"call……"

Bayern fans were somewhat disappointed, but still applauded Müller's brilliant shot.

Müller himself was somewhat annoyed, but he was still satisfied with the quality of the shot.

On the other side, Shan Yongzhuo also saw the shot, and he had to admit that it really showed some of his own style.

"This guy, he actually managed to develop a unique skill?"

"He's probably the best at learning from me among all those who have studied me..."

Dan Yongzhuo sighed, "He truly deserves to be called a German genius player. If I hadn't relied on the system, I probably wouldn't be able to compare to Müller at all."

Meanwhile, Bayern's offensive continued.

Lahm received the ball and positioned himself on the wing. After receiving the ball, he dribbled towards the byline. When he was almost near the byline, he crossed the ball into the penalty area.

Mandzukic.

In the contest for this half-high ball, Mandzukic displayed amazing heading ability. He lowered his body and made a half-diving header, completing the header before Kompany could reach it.

"Oh!"

The ball flew straight into the corner of the net, and Joe Hart just waved his hand, unable to react at all.

"Hula..."

This time, Wembley Stadium was truly in an uproar.

"Mandzukic, Mandzukic, Mandzukic!"

"Mario Mandzukic!"

The German commentator excitedly shouted Mandzukic's name: "Mandzukic, he once again helped Bayern take the lead with a superb header!"

"Mandzukic, the Croatian aerial powerhouse, has taken over Bayern's attacking responsibilities since Gomez left, becoming the starting center forward."

"He didn't disappoint in the Champions League final!"

"Bayern Munich has taken the lead against Manchester City. This goal, like Mandzukic's roar after scoring, seems to declare that today's match belongs to Bayern!"

"We could see that the fans who came to England were also cheering enthusiastically for the goal. Taking the lead is the best start for Bayern..."

As the German commentator spoke, the camera focused on the Bayern fans in the stands, and also on Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes. The veteran coach looked much more relaxed, clapping and smiling.

Heynckes is very satisfied with this start; seizing the initiative from the outset is a key part of his strategy, and Bayern has achieved that.

(End of this chapter)