The template of Madoka Kaname: I rose from adversity to the summit.

The match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich is also known as the Derby d'Italia.

This is a feast for the Bundesliga, the focus of attention for all German football fans.

Bayern Munich, the "King of the South," has dominated the championship for so long that fans are hoping for a team to step up and leave some suspense for the title race.

Borussia Dortmund is undoubtedly the best challenger.

Of course, he's just a challenger.

Borussia Dortmund (3-2-3-2)

Goalkeeper: Bürki

Center-backs: Ginter (right), Sokratis (center), Bartra (left)

Defensive midfielders: Weigl, Rode

Wing-backs: Yuan Meng (right), Schmelzer (left)

Midfielder: Shinji Kagawa

Two strikers: Aubameyang and Ramos

Tuchel's starting lineup speaks volumes about Bayern's threat.

This formation can be viewed as a 3-1-4-2 when attacking, with the two wing-backs pushing forward and Rode, one of the defensive midfielders, pushing forward.

When defending, the formation becomes 3-5-2, with the wing-backs dropping back and the attacking midfielder returning to midfield. They don't press blindly; in fact, they can be described as camping out to defend.

Tuchel's intention in using this formation, which emphasizes high-pressure tactics, is self-evident.

A draw is no loss, but stealing a goal is a huge win!

The player selection was even more outrageous. Substitute defensive midfielder Rode was put in the starting lineup to form a double defensive midfield protection layer with Weigl, and the attacking midfielder was abandoned by the more offensively powerful Castro, and the more pressing Kagawa Shinji was made a disruptive force.

Dembele was even placed on the bench, with the recently returned captain Schmelzer playing as a wing-back to further strengthen the defense on the flanks.

If Yuan Meng hadn't been a decent defender, Tuchel would have even considered placing Piszczek in the right wing-back position.

A tense atmosphere is spreading at the Westfalenstadion.

If Dortmund loses to Bayern Munich, they could drop out of the top four; if they win, they will rise to second place and close the gap with Bayern.

A heaven, a hell.

The viewers in the live stream were naturally unconcerned about these things; they were preoccupied with something else entirely.

I really wanted to bet on Dortmund, but my hand wouldn't cooperate.

My cat touched my mouse, not me pressing it!

Why don't you ask your cat to cook you a couple of dishes?

[What are you babbling about? Betting on Bayern is like picking up free money!]

Xie An was furious.

"A bunch of traitors! Bayern Munich hasn't lost a league match yet, but you've betrayed Yuan Shen like this?"

"Loyal believers will blindly bet on Yuan Shen!"

Holy crap, they've never lost a league match?!

Bayern Munich have won six and drawn three of their nine league matches, indicating a poor run of form. This match requires careful consideration.

[I was so scared I cried.]

I don't care, I'm betting on Dortmund! (I'm Yuan Meng's dog)

[Dog Bro, loyal!]

[Where did this idiot come from?]

"Tuchel has fielded a defensive lineup for this match, with very few attacking players. Even if we don't pressure Dortmund, a draw is a reasonable bet."

"And our Yuan Shen outshone Pulisic in the El Clásico, making his starting debut!"

"This is a great opportunity to hone my skills; it's incredibly rare to have the chance to play against top players!"

"Everyone is probably familiar with Bayern Munich's starting lineup."

"The front three are Ribery, Lewandowski, and Müller."

"The three midfielders are Thiago, Alonso, and Kimmich."

"Defenders Alaba, Hummels, Boateng, Lahm."

"And the goalkeeper Neuer."

"This is destined to be a clash of titans, let's watch the game."

It must be said that Tuchel's targeted deployment was remarkably effective in the opening phase.

Under Ancelotti's leadership, Bayern Munich emphasizes midfield control and the combination of play on the wings and in the center.

The three-center-back formation allows for an extra player to come out of midfield; this player can be a dropping attacking midfielder or one of the pushing center-backs.

Furthermore, Ancelotti's decision to play Müller on the right wing meant that even with frequent inward movement, he lacked the explosiveness and impact to pose a significant threat.

Ancelotti clearly recognized this problem, but he had only recently taken over the team and was still in the process of figuring things out. Robben was also unable to start due to his physical condition, so there were no better options.

Twenty minutes passed, and seeing that he was still unable to break the deadlock, Ancelotti decided to make some adjustments.

He came to the sidelines and shouted to Alonso: "Try long passes to penetrate, avoid their crowded midfield."

As the linchpin of Bayern Munich's formation, Alonso's short and long passes are both world-class.

After several attempts, left winger Ribery received a long pass from Alonso and successfully received the ball behind Yuan Meng.

Yuan Meng made a mistake in her first attempt to head the ball and quickly chased back.

Ribery's impact should not be underestimated; we must catch up with him immediately. Today, there's no Piszczek to clean up his mess.

Ginter moved out from the center-back position and quickly blocked Ribery's path.

At the same time, Yuan Meng made a sliding tackle from the side.

"We made it!"

"Yuan Shen has successfully blocked it!"

Yuan Meng was still worried. He watched as the ball bounced off his leg and landed at Kimmich's feet.

"Reinforce defense!"

Yuan Meng shouted, and defensive midfielder Rod quickly turned his head to locate Kimmich's position.

At some point, Kimmich had moved inside to a more advanced midfield position, temporarily filling in as an attacking midfielder.

Weigl had a bad feeling. His job was to keep a close eye on Thiago, but he didn't expect Ancelotti to send Kimmich forward.

Kimmich's gaze swept across the front field, where Müller had already started his run.

He decisively played a through ball, and Müller took a long-range shot, which was barely saved by Bürki.

"Müller's kick was a powerful warning, giving the Dortmund players quite a scare!"

"They must understand that they cannot afford to be complacent in front of Bayern!"

Yuan Meng felt his whole body burning hot. Being in this fast-paced vortex of offense and defense, his concentration was forcibly heightened.

It was a strange feeling; he seemed to forget himself, with a flood of information flashing through his mind every second, and his body began to move spontaneously.

His body seemed to be telling him that if he couldn't do this, he would be left behind in an instant.

Indeed, it was Yuan Meng's first time playing as a wing-back, and he simply couldn't guarantee that he could keep up with Ribery's pace.

"Yuan Shen is having some trouble kicking."

Fortunately, Ginter was frequently positioned to push forward.

"This seems to be a deliberate arrangement by Tuchel."

"Dortmund's defensive trap is very solid, and they haven't conceded any goals yet."

This was indeed Tuchel's arrangement; for the left flank, Smelzer was sufficient to contain Müller.

For the weak right flank, Ribery can frequently make explosive runs, and coupled with Alaba's threat, it is almost the biggest hidden danger.

Using Yuan Meng instead of Piszczek is simply to strengthen counter-attacking ability, not to expect Yuan Meng to defend Ribery one-on-one.

Fortunately, Ginter was in very good form, and his help defense helped Yuan Meng stabilize her mentality.

"Relax your kicks." After another successful double-team, Ginter patted Yuan Meng on the back. "Focus on sticking to number 7 (Ribery) on the other side, and leave the rest to me."

Yuan Meng wiped the sweat from her forehead, nodded, and said nothing.

He didn't want to think too much; he felt he could go even faster.

Ribery's image and the action he had just performed kept flashing through his mind. His inside cut was so smooth that he had no idea when Ribery suddenly changed speed.

Even more deadly is Ribery's concealed shot; if you're even a fraction slow when marking him closely, you'll suddenly see a curling shot fly out.

To defend against it, you must anticipate its progress!

Yuan Meng made her plans in her mind and quietly waited for the right opportunity.