After defeating Borussia Monchengladbach 5:1, Bayern defeated Bayer Leverkusen 6:2 in the German Cup semi-finals in midweek to advance to the final.

There are no worries about the league or the cup. Bayern played with its main lineup in the weekend league and won the away game with a big score.

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

With an important Champions League match in midweek, Bayern should make appropriate personnel rotations.

But Ancelotti's explanation was that it was precisely because the midweek game was so important that he had to play with the main lineup.

The Champions League semi-finals arrived with the fans' expectations.

At seven o'clock in the evening on April 25, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, the white ellipsoid was surrounded by many airbag-like structures, like a huge rubber boat.

When the periphery lit up in Bayern's ruby ​​color, the entire stadium was dazzling.

Before even entering the stadium, I heard deafening cheers.

As a standard Shen's stadium, good sight lines can be guaranteed no matter where you are in the stands.

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 advantage, Bayern fans have already held up banners with the lead to the final venue.

Juventus experienced the Calciopoli scandal and was relegated to Serie B.

After returning to Serie A in the 2007-08 season, it won 6 Serie A championships in 10 years.

In the Champions League, it has also reached the quarterfinals many times.

The two teams have finished warming up, and the sprinkler system of the Allianz Arena has completed its last work, waiting for the game to officially start.

Dutch referee Kuipers took charge of the game. Under his leadership, the two teams entered the Allianz Arena.

What greeted us was the fans who made a giant team logo tifo out of cardboard.

The remaining three stands are all made up of red and white patterns, creating a shocking feeling.

The two sides stood in a row, facing the rostrum. The moment the Champions League theme song played, the huge Champions League team logo in the center circle of the stadium continued to roll into waves under the waving of the ball boy.

After the players from the two teams shook hands with each other and took photos, the captains of both teams came to the center circle and guessed the right to kick off.

[Welcome to watch the first leg of this season’s Champions League semi-finals, Bayern Munich faces 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 become the first team to win two consecutive games since the Champions League was restructured.]

[Now they are challenging for three consecutive victories.]

[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 first.]

[Bayern Munich plays at home, wearing the red and white home uniforms.]

【Goalkeeper Ulreich.】

[Defense line Alaba, Hummels, Boateng and Kimmich.]

[Defensive midfielder Xavi Martinez.]

[Midfielder Vidal, Thiago.]

[Forward Rossi, Lewandowski and James.]

[Visiting team Juventus, wearing traditional black and white striped shirts.]

【Goalkeeper Buffon.】

[Defense - Alex Sandro, Chiellini, Barzagli and De Sciglio.]

[Midfielder Asamoah, Khedira, Bentancur and Dougla Costa.]

[The strikers are Higuain and Dybala.]

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

This is a battle between two Italian coaches.

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

Lewandowski passed the ball back to the midfielder, and then passed from the midfielder to the back line.

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

With the spread of Bayern's defense, he can easily find 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 circle with Higuain.

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

If the sides are divided, then Higuain's pressure from the side will force Bayern players to choose to kick the ball out at the first opportunity.

[Juventus’ high-position press hopes that through this method of pressure, the opponent will not be able to smoothly organize an effective attack in the backcourt.]

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

[In the quarter-finals, they used this tactic to eliminate the powerful Barcelona.]

When Thiago got the ball in the backcourt, he was very uncomfortable being pressed by his opponent.

Juventus' frontcourt pressing group is composed of players with fast speed and nimble feet. If you are not careful, it is very easy for them to steal the ball.

In desperation, Thiago had no choice but to force the ball out of the backcourt and find the high point in the midfield.

But Juventus was already prepared.

187cm midfielder Bentancur appeared near the center circle, intercepting Bayern's long pass and creating a counterattack opportunity.

Vidal was slightly inferior in the battle with him. After Juventus grabbed the ball, it immediately handed it to Dybala who retreated.

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

Dybala passed the ball directly to Higuain on the striker.

The little smoke gun had already inserted itself 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 was already surrounded by them and took a shot.

Bang!

puff!

Higuain's powerful and heavy shot was blocked by Ulreich with both hands, and the ball rolled towards the sideline.

Fast, too fast!

It’s simply not like a traditional Serie A team!

This is the common sentiment of more than 70,000 fans in the Allianz Arena.

Traditional Serie A teams build several iron chains of defense in their own half to block the opponent's attack.

After seizing the ball, use the speed of the wing or long passes to advance quickly from the backcourt.

But Juventus' defense started in Bayern's half.

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

Juventus' attack just now was somewhat of a counter-attack, which made the Bayern generals a little dissatisfied.

After Alaba controlled the ball near the sideline, Juventus' midfielder was already pressing towards this side.

This is Allegri's tactical system, the position and movement of midfielders are a very critical part.

When the striker stepped forward to apply pressure, the midfielder had already moved to the rib area.

If the opponent chooses to make a big-footed clearance, the midfielder can use his 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.

Bayern is very uncomfortable with the restrictions such as opponents.

When Tiago was alone, Ancelotti asked the winger to retreat and help the midfielder.

The retracement of Hamez turned Bayern's formation into a more stable 4-4-2.

The two teams are competing in the midfield.

Rossi lurks in Juventus's ribs, and can wait for the opportunity to insert the penalty area, or pull it out.

With the speed shown when playing with Tottenham, Juventus' back guards have to pay attention to his position.

In the 8th minute, Bayern attacked to the left side of the midfield.

After Bidal found the retracement, Rosi passed the ball over.

Juventus defender Desley, quickly move towards the side line, adopts Rossi forced defense.
To be continued...