Dong Fangzhuo did not score goals in three games, but in addition to the League Cup, he had his shadow in the other two games. Just like in the last game, the first goal was when he assisted Rooney to score. Dong Fangzhuo could not score, but the important thing was that Manchester United won the game.

Nowadays, few people complain that Dong Fangzhuo did not score because he was in a hot state.

Unless Dong Fangzhuo is tired, Ferguson will never replace him. This is Ferguson's trust in him.

"Benfica coach Koeman shouted before the game that the European "hell" has moved from Istanbul to Lisbon, and the Red Devils will be deeply hated by fans here. However, a careful analysis of the tactical styles of the two teams shows that Manchester United's key to escape from hell and ascend to heaven is to make good use of the wing. When Ferguson carefully studied the reconnaissance report of his brother Martin yesterday, a confident smile would occupy the corner of his mouth."

"Last weekend, Koeman's team defeated Maritimo 1-0 in the Portuguese League. Although Benfica lined up five midfielders in this game, Kariaka on the left often cut into the inside and attacked almost completely through the narrow middle lane; and their four defenders were usually squeezed near the penalty area. Benfica's style of play means that the defense will rarely be supported by the wing forward, which provides convenience for Ronaldo, Rooney or Giggs to create opportunities through the wing lane."

"In addition, although Benfica's middle lane is not unbreakable, it is not unbreakable. Can Petit, the midfielder, watch Dong Fangzhuo, and the central defender, Louis Son, is 1.94 meters tall, but his partner Alcides is very rash and slow. This defense line can easily be penetrated by the cooperation of Rooney and Rooney."

"Benfica goalkeeper Kim is not good at kicking his goal. His goal ball even needs a defender to drive. Manchester United must make full use of the opponent's opportunity to open the goal and intercept the ball and counterattack quickly. Although Gomez is currently the top scorer in Portugal's Super League, scoring 10 goals in the last 13 games, he needs support from the side as a single striker. However, Siman, who scored for Benfica in September, was injured and missed, and Gomez was unable to support it. This is very likely to force Koeman to send Mantoras, who scored the winning goal in Portugal's Super League last weekend, and switched to 442."

"Italian international Micoli, former Inter Milan's Calabonics and Brazilian winger Geovani are both injured like Simon..."

Leinker helped Manchester United analyze Benfica in a deep and there was no secret at all.

He may be able to become a head coach, if he had intended. Of course, Ferguson would not have any of his analysis. This is the most basic report of a team to examine the opponent's enemy situation.

Although it seems that Benfica will not have any advantage at home, Koeman is confident before the game: "The previous game of this group showed how important the defense is, but we have to attack in this game because we need to win. We will play offensive football because we are the owners of the court. We will make the most of our header advantage and attack, and everything is possible."

Benfica needs to win to qualify, while Manchester United only needs one point to ensure first place in the group.

In the away locker room, Ferguson seemed to be repeating Leinkel's tactical orders to Benfica.

"The side road!"

"The side road!"

He clearly gave the tactical orders for Ronaldo and Rooney.

"Be sure to tear their defenses on the wing and create a shot."

"Yes, boss!" Ronaldo and Rooney responded almost in unison.

"Dong, kill that clumsy Louisson."

"Yes, I will kill Louis Song," Dong Fangzhuo took the order, "I will make him feel like a useless wooden stake!"

"Hey, I don't want to see the opponent's attacker show off in front of our penalty area!"

Ferguson looked at the starting defenders.

“…”

"At 19:45 local time in Portugal on the 7th, the UEFA Champions League Group D match day began, Benfica vs Manchester United."

"Ferguson ranks out an offensive starting lineup, Gary Neville replaced Brown in the start, there was no suspense in the front trident. In the midfield, Ferguson reordered the young Fletcher, Smith and Park Ji-sung's combination, and the veteran was still pressed on the bench. The only defensive hidden danger may be Sylvester. Benfica has 5 main players who missed the game due to injury, but if you think Benfica has no combat power, you're very wrong..."

Leinker expressed concern.

The final starting lineup of both sides is:

Benfica's lineup (4-5-1): Quiem; Anderson, Louisson, Leo, Alcedes; Petit, Nuno Assis, Nelson, Beto, Giovani; Nuno Gomez.

Manchester United's lineup (4-3-3): Van der Sar; Gary Neville, Vidic, Sylvester, Heinzer; Smith, Fletcher, Park Ji-sung, Ronaldo, Rooney, Dong Fangzhuo.

Sure enough, Koeman redeemed his pre-game promise, and for three-pointers, Benfica started a massive attack at the beginning.

In the third minute of the game, France's Petit dribbled the ball from the left, but was pulled down by Fletcher. He personally passed the free kick to Manchester United's penalty area. His skillful footwork allowed him to pass a high-quality ball. Anderson at the far point still headed the ball out of the close corner under the control of Sylvester.

"Silvester is still the same, not reassuring. He was standing in front of Anderson, but he was jumped and pressed down behind him. Can he judge the landing point of the ball? Why do I think that it is not reliable to be with the young Pique?"

"Although Pique's turn speed is Manchester United point, at least he has a height and will not let Anderson grab the header. Of course, Pique's biggest weakness is lack of game experience..."

However, Manchester United quickly launched a quick counterattack. The alert Van der Sar immediately threw the ball to Smith. The latter made a clever pass. Ronaldo quickly inserted it on the right side. When Dong Fangzhuo was tightly double-teamed, he chose to shoot in the right rib of the penalty area!

But Benfica goalkeeper Quaim easily confiscated after attacking and blocking.

Rooney waved his hand at the back point and expressed his dissatisfaction with Ronaldo. Dong Fangzhuo was defended, so he could choose to pass the back point. When Van der Sar launched a counterattack, these people rushed up together, which was indeed a good opportunity to counterattack.

However, Rooney's depression quickly subsided because Park Ji-sung intercepted the Frenchman Petit's ball on the left and handed it to Rooney who ran to the middle. During the reception, Rooney saw the gap on the right, and passed it beautifully to Gary Neville, who assisted. Neville could not miss this opportunity, and immediately made a cross. Ronaldo, who was also cruising in the middle, jumped high, but shot it!

Benfica's entire defense line was attracted by Ronaldo, and Dong Fangzhuo, under the cover of Ronaldo, suddenly avoided Louis Song's guard and went to the back point.

Louis Song followed, but Dong Fangzhuo moved too quickly. When he took a big step toward Dong Fangzhuo and tried to block Dong Fangzhuo's sight, Dong Fangzhuo had already raised his right thigh and pushed it irregularly.

It’s entirely up to the feeling to complete this action!

The ball flew into the goal.

He scored a goal with his thigh!

“goooal!”

“gooooooooooal!”

“goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!”

"Oh, captain, he will never have a ball drought!"
Chapter completed!