Midfielder Ruler

With Bayern losing to Dortmund at home, they are already 18 points away from Dortmund. With ten rounds left in the league, it means losing hope of competing for the championship.

Since Leverkusen defeated Frankfurt in the away game, their league points came to 45 points, leading Bayern to occupy the second place in the league by three points, but they are still 15 points away from Dortmund.

While German media reported that Dortmund beat Bayern at the Allianz Arena, they were also looking forward to the DFB-Pokal semi-final at the Allianz Arena two days later.

Because the other German Cup final comes from the German Bundesliga, it will mean that the winner of Bayern and Dortmund is very likely to win the German Cup in the 2010-2011 season.

The German media is still more optimistic about Dortmund for the second German national derby within four days.

They have shown amazing form from the beginning of the season, and they have remained unbeaten in the league, cup and Europa League.

Compared with Bayern Munich, which is riddled with holes this season, Dortmund has too many reasons to win the game, even in away games.

Bayern Munich at home lost to Dortmund. Coach Van Gaal was questioned from all sides, so he issued a gag order to the players on the second day, and it was not lifted until the end of the German Cup semi-final.

Bayern lost to Dortmund at home, not only the coach Van Gaal was under a lot of pressure, but also the players, especially Arjen Robben, Ribery and Schweinsteiger. As the core, they failed to show their due level. The root cause of Bayern's home defeat.

Therefore, the first-team training ground at No. 51 Sebena Street was particularly depressing. Muller, who always liked to joke, became very serious and took the training seriously.

Van Gaal's refusal to accept media interviews does not mean that the media does not report on Bayern Munich.

Their analysis is basically unfavorable to Bayern Munich who is preparing for the game. From the analysis of the player's status and overall performance by the media, Dortmund's chances of winning are too great.

Bayern's top management was very passive during this period. The head coach and players did not accept interviews, and they could not turn a blind eye.

The current public opinion is very unfavorable to Bayern. If this kind of public opinion continues until the semi-finals of the German Cup, it will definitely affect the team's record.

In the case that the league defense is infinitely close to zero, the German Cup is also an option.

Coupled with a victory in the first leg of the Champions League 1/8 finals at the Meazza Stadium, they have a great chance to avenge their loss in the Champions League final last season.

Therefore, the Bayern executives interviewed by the media expressed their trust in Van Gaal and believed that he would lead the team out of the predicament and win the German Cup semi-final.

At this time, Dortmund's second captain Kyle, who is about to return from injury, said in an interview with "Bild": "Our winning streak has maintained a good momentum. There will be no surprises in the next German Cup semi-finals. The winner will be Dortmund!"

Dortmund CEO Watzke also talked about the upcoming German Cup semi-finals in an interview with "Kicker" magazine: "The result of this game will be no different from the league that just ended, because the final will be the Dortmund!"

At the same time, after learning about Watzke's remarks from the media, Bayern chairman Rummenigge couldn't calm down: "Who said the winner must be Dortmund? I believe it! It must be Bayern at home! Bayern is the winner. great!"

Watzke sneered at Rummenigge's remarks: "Anyone will say big words that ignore objective facts. Be careful that you will be slapped in the face at the end of the German Cup semi-final!"

No one thought that the second German national derby within four days would cause a war of words, not the players or the coaches, but the leaders of both sides.

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Perhaps due to the impact of the just-concluded league, the confidence of Bayern fans seems to have been affected to a certain extent.

On the day of the game, the Bayern fans outside the Allianz Arena Square were not in a good mood.

The visiting Dortmund fans are in a great mood. The team is currently unbeaten in six games against Bayern and has won four consecutive victories.

Such a result gives them enough reason to believe that the team will take another victory at the Allianz Arena and enter the German Cup final this season!

Compared with the lineup at the Allianz Arena three days ago, Dortmund has made some minor adjustments in position.

Lewandowski played as a left midfielder, Gotze played as a midfielder, Tang Zheng and Sven Bender partnered as a double midfielder, Kuba was still on the right, and Barrios, who was in excellent form, was still at the forefront.

Bayern's lineup has also been adjusted. Compared with the awkward defense line three days ago, this time it looks much more pleasing to the eye.

The 21-year-old Breno partnered with Gustavo, Budstuber was the left back, Lahm was behind, Schweinsteiger and Kroos were the double midfielders, Muller was the midfielder, and the front three They are Ribery, Gomez and Robben.

In fact, Muller does not have many organizational tasks. Kroos behind him will frequently participate in the offensive organization. Muller is equivalent to a second striker hiding behind Gomez.

Marcel Leif, who got the starting lineup of both sides, said with a smile: "Judging from Bayern's starting lineup, they are bound to win!"

Speaking of this, Marcel Leff changed his voice, shook his head and said: "Dortmund has a four-two-three formation that is tit-for-tat but focused on defense. I think it will be difficult for Bayern to open the gap from the middle, and it is even very likely that Dortmund will beat them." burst."

Because the center combination of Schweinsteiger and Kroos is very aggressive.

But at the same time as being aggressive, it must bring insufficient defensive capabilities.

Whether it is Schweinsteiger or Kroos, they have transformed from offensive players to defensive midfielders, and they are better at attacking organizations rather than defending.

So Michael Reti, the German TV commentator who saw Bayern's starting lineup, frowned and looked worried: "Van Gaal is very courageous, and he played an aggressive starting lineup at home, but I have to remind him that the lack of It is difficult for Bayern, who is protected by the midfield, to resist Dortmund's quick counterattack..."

At the same time, Klopp, who got Bayern's starting lineup, laughed.

The double defensive midfielder formed by Tang Zheng and Sven Bender is Dortmund's most solid central partner this season, plus Schmelzer, Subotic, Hummels and Piszczek, a stable defensive midfielder. The defense line is difficult to break through in Bayern's current game state.

In addition, in addition to Schweinsteiger's defensive ability in Bayern's center, Kroos' defensive ability is negligible, and he is more like an elegant offensive organizer.

Defensive midfielder?

He's more of a playmaker at the back.

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Long before the start of the German Cup semi-final between Bayern and Dortmund, the results of another semi-final had already come out. Duisburg at home beat Cottbus with Chinese player Shao Jia 2:1 and advanced to the final first.

At 7:30 p.m. local time on March 2nd in Germany, the 2010-2011 DFB-Pokal semi-final kicked off on time at the Allianz Arena.

Judging from the beginning of the game, Bayern, which has an all-attack formation, does have the advantage. Kroos and Schweinsteiger have a strong ability to transport shells.

Muller is also known for his erratic running positions, often running to positions that make Dortmund players uncomfortable.

At this time, the role of Kroos is reflected. His pass can accurately find Muller who runs to the position.

Schweinsteiger played more concisely in this game after making mistakes in the last league game, and his transfer was very timely. He often sent the football to Ribery or Robben when Dortmund's midfielder did not make up the defense.

In other words, Bayern's offense makes full use of the width of the court and the offensive ability of the existing lineup, using offense instead of defense.

However, judging from the specific effect, it seems that it did not have the effect Van Gaal hoped to see.

What impressed Dortmund in the past two seasons is the high pressure. The players' running without hesitation made Bayern players often handle the ball inaccurately at critical times.

There are Tang Zheng and Sven Bender guarding the front of the penalty area, and Gomez, who is in excellent form, is now having a headache facing Subotic and Hummels, who are also in excellent form.

Even if Ribery, Robben or Lahm's crosses can be sent to the penalty area, it will be difficult for Gomez to find opportunities under the joint defense of Subotic and Hummels.

Tang Zheng would sometimes return to the penalty area to help the defense line fight for the top, so that Bayern's offense was full of thunder and rain.

Robben and Ribery really want to help the team solve offensive problems through their personal abilities, but the personal abilities of Dortmund players are no worse than them, and in terms of enthusiasm, they are not even as good as Dortmund.

From the beginning of the league to the present, Dortmund's total running ability is the first in the entire Bundesliga, while Bayern only ranks fourth.

In addition, it is worth mentioning that Dortmund has a lot of grounds for becoming the team with the strongest offensive ability and best defensive ability in the Bundesliga this season. Their midfielder not only has strong control, but also is strong in creating opportunities and has a solid defensive system. .

As the game time passed, Dortmund began to slowly launch the offensive after getting used to Bayern's offensive.

Gotze's strong organizational ability in the midfield, coupled with Tang Zheng's auxiliary organization of offense, Dortmund's offense is extremely threatening.

Whether it is Tang Zheng's attack from the back, or a long pass transfer or an assist, they can all pose a threat to Bayern's defense.

Moreover, Tang Zheng had a long shot in front of the penalty area, which made Bayern's defense somewhat overwhelmed.

Head coach Van Gaal was having a headache. His plan was to use offense instead of defense at home, but he did not expect that Dortmund would adapt in the past 20 minutes of the game.

The double defensive midfielder composed of Schweinsteiger and Kroos exposed a serious lack of defensive ability at this time.

In the 23rd minute, Tang Zheng received a pass from Gotze at the front of the penalty area and swung his right foot. His action scared Kroos into jumping subconsciously.

As a result, Tang Zheng turned his shot into a pass, and Kuba, who slanted into the right rib of the penalty area, moved forward to meet the ball.

At this time, his insufficiently delicate footwork is perfectly reflected.

He stopped Bayern too much and saved Bayern...

"Ooh-oh--"

Despite this, a tsunami-like exclamation erupted from the Allianz Arena.