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After defeating Borussia 5:1, Bayern swept Leverkusen 6:2 in the German Cup semi-final in midweek and advanced to the final.

There is no worry about the league and the cup. Bayern played with the main lineup in the league on the weekend and won the away game with a big score.

For this reason, many German media questioned Ancelotti's personnel arrangements.

In the case of important Champions League matches in the middle of the week, Bayern should make appropriate personnel rotations.

But the explanation given by Ancelotti is that because the midweek game is particularly important, it is necessary to play with the main lineup.

The semi-finals of the Champions League came in the anticipation of the fans.

At 4:25 p.m. on April [-]th, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, there are many airbag-like structures wrapped around the white ellipsoid, like a huge rubber boat.

When the periphery is illuminated with the ruby ​​​​color belonging to Bayern, the entire arena is dazzling.

Before entering the stadium, deafening cheers were heard.

As a standard sinking stadium, no matter where it is in the stands, it can guarantee a good line of sight.

This will be Bayern's last home game in the Champions League this season, and fans will never miss this opportunity.

In the historical confrontation between the two teams, Bayern has the advantage. Coupled with the home court advantage, Bayern fans have already held up the banner leading to the final venue.

Juventus were relegated to the second division after experiencing the Calciopoli incident.

After returning to Serie A in the 07-08 season, he won 10 Serie A championships within 6 years.

In the Champions League, he has also reached the quarter-finals many times.

After the warm-up of the two teams, the sprinkler system of the Allianz Stadium, after completing the last work, waited for the official start of the game.

Dutch referee Kuipers made the call, and under his leadership, the two teams walked into the Allianz Arena.

Oncoming fans used cardboard to form a huge team logo tifo.

The remaining three sides of the stands are all red and white patterns, creating a sense of shock.

The two sides stood in a row, facing the rostrum, and at the moment when the theme song of the Champions League sounded, the huge Champions League team logo in the middle circle of the stadium, under the waving of the ball boy, kept rolling out waves.

After the players of the two teams shook hands and took a group photo, the captains of the two teams came to the middle circle and guessed coins to determine the right to kick off.

[Welcome to the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final this season, Bayern Munich vs. Juventus at home. 】

[The other two teams in the Champions League semi-finals will start at the same time tomorrow night. 】

[They are the Champions League champion Real Madrid, and the Premier League team Liverpool. 】

[Real Madrid has completed the restructuring of the Champions League, the first team to win two consecutive victories. 】

[Now they are challenging for a three-game winning streak. 】

[If Bayern and Real Madrid both win. 】

[Then this year's Champions League final will be a high-level battle of revenge. 】

[Now, let us turn our attention back to this game. 】

[Let's take a look at the starting lineups of both sides. 】

[Bayern Munich, who are playing at home, are wearing home red and white uniforms. 】

[Goalkeeper Ulreich. 】

[Defense Alaba, Hummels, Boateng and Kimmich. 】

[Rear midfielder Harvey Martinez. 】

[Vidal and Thiago in the midfield. 】

[Forward Rossi, Lewandowski and James. 】

[The visiting team, Juventus, is wearing a traditional black and white striped shirt. 】

[Goalkeeper Buffon. 】

[Defense line Alex Sandro, Chiellini, Barzagli and De Sciglio. 】

[Midfielders Asamoah, Khedira, Bentancur and Douglas Costa. 】

[The strikers are Higuain and Dybala. 】

After the head coaches of the two sides shook hands, they came to their respective command areas and waited for the start of the game.

This is a contest between two Italian coaches.

Check the watch, blow the whistle, and the game officially begins.

Lewandowski passes the ball back to the midfield, and then transitions from the midfield to the defense.

As a center forward, Higuain has a very deep forward position.

With the spread of Bayern's defense, he can easily find the opening space between the opponent's two central defenders.

Two other Juventus players, Douglas Costa and Dybala, also began to press up, forming a three-man defensive encirclement with Higuain.

At this time, the Bayern players choose to pass back to their teammates in the middle, and Higuain has a chance to steal the ball.

If the side is divided, then Higuain's pressure from the side will make the Bayern players have to choose to kick the ball out immediately.

[Juve's high-position press is to prevent the opponent from smoothly organizing an effective attack in the backcourt through this method of pressure. 】

[This is very effective for teams that are good at passing the ball. 】

[In the quarter-finals, they used this tactic to eliminate the mighty Barcelona. 】

When Thiago got the ball in the backcourt, he was very uncomfortable by the oppression of the opponent.

Juventus' frontcourt pressers are also fast and flexible players. If they are not careful, they can easily steal the ball.

In desperation, Thiago had to force the ball out of the backcourt to find the high point of the midfield.

But Juventus has long been prepared.

The 187cm midfielder Bentancur appeared near the center circle to intercept Bayern's long pass and create counterattack opportunities.

Vidal was slightly inferior in the fight for the top with him. After Juventus snatched the ball, he immediately handed it over to Dybala who retreated.

Juventus, who are well versed in Italian defensive counterattacks, advance very quickly when switching from defense to offense.

Dybala made a pass and found Higuain on the striker.

The small smoking gun has been inserted between the two central defenders. After receiving the ball, he quickly turned around and accelerated his sprint.

Boateng and Hummels immediately formed a double-team, but Higuain had already shot before they surrounded him.

boom!
puff!
Higuain's powerful shot was blocked by Ulreich's palms, and the ball rolled towards the sideline.

Fast, too fast!
It's not like a traditional Serie A team!
This is the common aspiration from more than 7 fans in the Allianz Arena.

The traditional Serie A team builds a few chains of defense in their own half to block the opponent's attack.

After grabbing the ball, use the side speed or long pass to quickly advance from the backcourt.

But Juventus' defense started from Bayern's half.

After stealing the ball in midfield, you only need to pass it with two feet, and you can threaten the goal faster and more directly.

Juventus's attack just now was somewhat anti-customer-oriented, which made the Bayern generals a little dissatisfied.

Near Alaba's sideline, after controlling the ball, the Juventus midfielder is already pressing towards this side.

This is Allegri's tactical system, the positioning and movement of the midfielder is a very critical part.

When the striker stepped forward to press, the midfielder had already covered the half area.

If the opponent chooses to clear with a big foot, the midfielder can use the header to intercept.

If the opponent chooses to move the ball wide, the midfielder can continue to move wide to interfere with the wide receiver.

Under such restrictive oppression by the opponents, it was very uncomfortable for Bayern to play the ball.

When Thiago was struggling alone, Ancelotti let the winger retreat and help the midfielder to play the ball.

James' retracement turned Bayern's formation into a relatively stable 4-4-2.

The two teams compete in the midfield.

Rossi lurks in Juventus' rib area, and can wait for an opportunity to advance into the penalty area or pull out.

With the speed shown against Tottenham, Juve's full-backs had to keep an eye on his position.

In the 8th minute, Bayern's attack came to the left side of the midfield.

After Vidal spotted Rossi, who dropped back to respond, he passed the ball.

Juventus full-back De Sciglio, moving quickly towards the touchline, pressed Rossi.

He didn't notice that he had stepped into the trap set by Rossi step by step.

Due to De Sciglio's upward lift, a large area appeared behind him.

This large area is exactly what Rossi prepared for his teammates who came in behind.

boom!
Rossi didn't stop the ball, half-turned and hit the ball into the area behind the opponent.

Abala rushed forward quickly, rushing towards this area.

Allegri is in midfield, equipped with two defensive midfielders.

Bentancur was responsible for intercepting Bayern's high ball in a high position, leaving only Khedira behind.

When he found that Alaba was going forward, he immediately chased back.

The speed of the two was comparable, and Alaba was forced to make a cross from the baseline, but Khedira fell to the ground to block and cleared the baseline.

In less than 10 minutes, the head coaches of both sides can find each other's weaknesses and give play to the strengths of their own teams to give blows.

Similarly, when the shortcomings are exposed, the players on the field can check the gaps and make up for the gaps in the first place.

This is a duel between masters.