"Real Madrid's first counterattack almost resulted in a goal. Bayern Munich must be more careful, especially when retreating on defense; they need to be more proactive!"
The German commentator was very nervous.
The situation was getting tricky again.
The end of the first half had been fine, but Real Madrid's sudden change in style caused the overall flow of the match to shift.
This feeling was terrible!
They clearly wanted to control the match, but the pace of the game remained beyond their grasp.
The situation appeared to be a draw, but a closer look revealed that Bayern Munich was always one step behind.
This was true for both rhythm and other aspects.
This also led to Bayern Munich playing extremely passively in this match.
Ancelotti's pre-match tactics did work, and it was a chain of tactics.
Now, Bayern Munich was trapped!
Guardiola was anxious; he had to make a decision now.
Whether to use another substitution to make an adjustment.
But if he did, the initiative would still be handed over, and Real Madrid could make further adjustments at the appropriate time to target them.
It could be said that one step behind meant every step behind.
Real Madrid's tactical and strategic reserves were extremely rich, something Guardiola had to admit, and they even placed more importance on the Champions League.
After all, it was already the semifinals, and they were only just bringing out these tactics.
Before this, no one had ever forced out any of Real Madrid's tactical information.
They thought they were on a straightforward path, but then they took a turn and started on a deceptive one!
But this was Ancelotti; he never played by the rules.
If you wanted to play with formations, he would play with tactics.
If you wanted to play with systems, he would play with strategies.
By controlling the overall situation through small details, coupled with Real Madrid's inherent versatility and toughness, their influence on the entire match would become even more intense.
At this moment on the field, Real Madrid launched another counterattack.
But this time, it was different from before; Suker proactively retreated two steps to receive the pass from Pato.
And when the ball rolled in front of him, Suker gently nudged it with the instep of his foot.
The ball went over his head, forming a parabola as it flew into the open space behind him.
And there, Bale sprinted forward, meeting the falling ball with a volley.
However, this shot was too central!
The ball went straight into Neuer's arms.
"Too rushed!"
Suker saw this and immediately turned his head to shout.
Bale looked a bit embarrassed, but his face was slightly flushed, clearly more excited.
From these details, it could be seen that Bale was also in excellent form at this time.
As soon as the second half began, Real Madrid's morale gradually rose.
"Make a substitution!"
Guardiola could no longer wait.
If he waited any longer, problems might really arise.
Even if they were countered later, it was better than quickly conceding a goal and losing control of the match.
"Franck! Get ready!"
In the 60th minute, Bayern Munich made another substitution.
This was their second substitution.
Muller left the field, and Franck Ribéry entered.
"Franck Ribéry?"
Suker was momentarily stunned.
On the field, Bayern Munich had four forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski, Franck Ribéry, and Robben.
How would they arrange this?
Soon, he knew.
Bayern Munich's formation changed, becoming a two-forward, four-midfielder setup.
"A 4-4-2 formation!" Ancelotti also raised an eyebrow slightly.
They had hidden things, and Bayern Munich had hidden things too.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski, two highly efficient strikers, were at the front.
Whether it was aerial balls or runs into space, they could adapt.
And on both sides, Bayern Munich formed a new Robbery duo.
Based on the 4-4-2, Robben and Franck Ribéry were unleashed on both wings.
Guardiola sighed deeply.
This tactic had been kept under wraps, waiting for a crucial moment to be used.
And Guardiola believed that crucial moment was the final!
But encountering Real Madrid early forced them to bring out some of their trump card tactics.
There was no other way!
However, Real Madrid had started this, and he was merely reacting passively.
Besides, was it a waste to use this tactic here?
Guardiola didn't think so; it hurt a bit that he couldn't use it in the final after hiding it for so long.
But Real Madrid was also an opponent they needed to defeat using some means.
Therefore, it wasn't a waste!
Now, both sides had set up their formations with various adjustments.
And this match could be called a tactical clash!
Whether it was Real Madrid or Bayern Munich, they had both brought out tactical systems different from the mainstream, but the match had become even more exciting because of it.
"While other teams use mainstream tactics, these two Champions League-level teams have departed from the mainstream and started developing entirely new tactics."
"But precisely because of this, this match is so exciting!"
"Although there are currently only two goals, the match is not boring at all. With no major mistakes from either side, every attack and goal is earned through the super offensive ability of their frontlines!"
"It can be said that this is definitely a high-quality match!"
González's expression was exhilarated.
That's right!
This was the kind of match they wanted to see.
Star players battling it out!
Head Coaches scheming against each other!
A tactical explosion!
A clash of situations, and so on…
All of these imbued this match with a special tension.
While the fans were anxious about the situation, both Head Coaches were constantly pulling out new tactics.
"Guardiola's 4-4-2 formation is not simple!"
After a quick glance, Ancelotti made this judgment.
"Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski's movements are different from a normal 4-4-2 formation; they move in the half-spaces and on the wings. When they are in the half-spaces, the wings are freed up, allowing Franck Ribéry and Robben to drive straight in!"
"And when they stretch wide, they can fully open up the width of the field, while also allowing Franck Ribéry and Robben to attack towards the half-spaces again!"
"Finally, Schweinsteiger stands in the middle, becoming the central hub for all of this!"
Zidane exhaled and said, "Guardiola still placed the decisive move on offense!"
"The correct choice!" Ancelotti nodded and said, "There's no point in wasting time with us, and pure defense is even more pointless!"
Now, both sides had set up their formations.
The match on the field also became incredibly intense.
Bayern Munich, after their formation change, had once again become fierce in their overall attacking ability.
Especially the wing where Franck Ribéry, who came on as a substitute, was applying immense pressure.
"Damn it!"
After Srna barely managed to kick the ball out of bounds, he immediately got up and ran to Cristiano Ronaldo to mark him.
At the same time, his eyes had to constantly monitor Franck Ribéry's positioning.
He needed to watch both of these extremely threatening players simultaneously; the pressure was immense.
"Casemiro! Drop back a bit! Help me defend!" Srna shouted, then turned his head again to Ramos: "Watch Ronaldo's position, you need to help defend too!"
Ramos and Casemiro immediately came closer.
Srna rarely took the initiative to give instructions, but when he did, it was best to listen.
This meant that Srna's pressure was so great that he could no longer withstand it.
Srna felt like he was about to collapse.
Let alone his current physical condition, even at his peak, he would feel immense pressure against these two guys.
At this moment, he could only barely hold on, while also hoping that his own forwards could be a bit more impressive and score first, which would greatly alleviate their pressure.
"Srna looks like he can't hold on!" Zidane said anxiously.
Ancelotti's expression was also extremely solemn, and somewhat apprehensive.
At this point, he had two choices.
First: substitute Srna, bringing in Arbeloa or Carvajal.
However, this choice was only a last resort; even if he made the substitution, the effect might not be good.
Second: endure this phase, and at the appropriate time, substitute Casemiro and bring on Isco.
Undoubtedly, the latter was more effective, as it would greatly increase the offensive capability of the right wing.
It would also provide Suker with an additional passing option!
But the problem was whether Srna could hold on.
As long as Srna held on, Real Madrid would have the chance to completely kill the game.
"Just a little longer! Just a little longer!"
Ancelotti clenched his fist tightly; it wasn't time for a substitution yet.
On the field, Srna had clearly become the main target of Bayern Munich's attacks on the wing.
At this moment, Srna clearly felt overwhelmed; although he was holding on, it was truly a struggle.
The fans were also worried, as Srna's form had clearly declined significantly. Watching Real Madrid's once most stable flank now faltering, repeatedly being attacked, they felt a pang in their hearts.
However, the fans were also cheering on Srna, hoping he could hold on a little longer.
"Again?"
Before he could catch his breath, Franck Ribéry launched another attack.
Srna immediately ran back to his position on the flank, while Casemiro dropped back to support, and Ramos once again provided cover, which barely managed to stop Bayern Munich's offensive.
Srna breathed a sigh of relief again, but the fatigue in his body was gradually becoming apparent.
He knew that if this continued, he wouldn't be able to keep up with the opponent's attacking rhythm.
Srna looked up, instinctively glancing forward.
He saw Suker in his diagonal position, and for some reason, upon seeing Suker, a sense of relief welled up in his heart.
Perhaps it was an inner trust; this guy would definitely score a goal before Bayern Munich.
At the same time, Suker also noticed Srna's gaze.
He also saw his disheveled figure.
Subjectively, Suker did not want Srna to leave.
But from an objective perspective, Srna's current competitive and physical condition truly could not handle such high-intensity matches.
A few more times, and his professional career would suffer more damage.
In this match, no one expected Srna to become a breakthrough point, but since the second half began, Srna's competitive form had indeed started to decline.
"We must seize the time!"
Suker turned his head, observed for a moment, then ran towards Boateng again.
Boateng also noticed Suker and immediately ran to press him.
The four players in the defensive line have different responsibilities when attacking in different areas.
For example, when Real Madrid attacks on the left wing, Bayern's right-back presses forward, others coordinate, and the outermost defender maintains balance.
As for central attacks, it involves two center-backs, one pressing forward, one providing cover, and the two full-backs maintaining balance on their respective wings, but positioned more centrally.
Defense also requires overall coordination; the entire defensive line must act as one to make the defense solid.
However, when facing Suker, Boateng had to stay alert and carefully decide on any change.
Suker's forward press was obvious; he constantly circled Boateng, looking for an attacking angle.
Even before the ball arrived, the contest between the two continued.
Boateng looked forward, but extended his right hand, loosely pressing against Suker to judge the distance between them.
Whenever Suker touched Boateng's arm, he would react as if instinctively.
There was no other way; this meant Suker had entered a dangerous area, and Boateng's intense reaction was only natural.
Suker stepped back a few paces again, maintaining a relatively loose distance.
Meanwhile, in Real Madrid's half, Bayern's offense was in full swing.
"One counterattack! Just one counterattack opportunity!"
Kaka observed the situation, constantly moving.
In fact, part of the Real Madrid defense's weakness was due to Kaka.
Kaka also couldn't run anymore!
But fortunately, Kroos frequently dropped back, helping Kaka alleviate a large part of the pressure.
This time, as before, Kroos still dropped back to help Kaka.
Bang!
Just as the ball was transferred to the middle, Pepe suddenly collided forcefully with Robert Lewandowski, causing the latter to lose control of the ball.
Ramos seized this opportunity, decisively slid in, and poked the ball away.
"Good chance!"
Kaka's eyes lit up; he wanted to immediately start dribbling the ball.
But at the moment he started, he found his feet were somewhat unable to exert force, and his body's acceleration was not as quick.
Just as he was anxious, a white figure appeared at the ball's landing spot.
Casemiro had quickly dropped back and immediately transferred the ball to Kroos.
"Well done!!!"
Kaka was thrilled.
Casemiro's proactive drop-back alleviated his awkward situation.
After Kroos received the ball, he immediately faced Bayern Munich's collective counter-press.
But Kroos did not quickly release the ball to transfer the danger.
Instead, he waited, waited for more players to gather and press, waited to attract more attention, and only then did he push the ball horizontally, passing it out.
Kaka also rushed to the ball's landing spot at this moment.
"Suker!!!—"
Kaka met the ball, directly striking it forcefully with the outside of his foot.
This movement was very awkward and strained, causing him to fall forward clumsily after passing the ball.
But the ball was finally passed, and Kaka was confident in the angle and landing spot.
The ball flew high towards the position behind Bayern Munich's defensive line.
Suker and Boateng both rapidly rushed to the landing spot, sprinting and engaging in a physical battle.
But Suker was agile on his feet and faster.
Suker, who only wanted to break free, became a burden for Boateng.
Therefore, Suker didn't need to win the physical battle; he just needed to break free or evade.
But Boateng wouldn't let Suker do that!
Seeing the ball about to land, Boateng, in his haste, pushed Suker forcefully.
But Suker seemed to have foreseen it, and he slightly jumped up in advance.
This allowed his body to shift forward even while in the air.
However, this meant the ball's landing spot was now behind him.
"How will Suker handle it?"
Seeing this scene, the Spanish commentator González couldn't help but frown.
The ball was behind him, and Suker was facing forward, unable to turn; this ball was very difficult to handle.
But Suker noticed Boateng's position with his peripheral vision, and he was confident that Boateng couldn't gain an advantage either.
So, he simply gave up the idea of getting to the first touch.
Boateng's thinking was identical to Suker's, but Suker clearly thought more deeply.
Boateng couldn't contest the first touch, so he had to seize the second touch.
Boateng's target was the ball!
And Suker's target was Boateng!
Suker, at the first moment of turning, directly and proactively collided with Boateng.
Boateng had just completed his turn, his center of gravity unstable; even though Suker's physical strength wasn't strong, he still caused Boateng's center of gravity to shift slightly.
"It's over!"
At the moment of impact, a sense of urgency surged in Boateng's heart.
He flailed his arms wildly, trying to grab Suker before falling.
If he couldn't contest the ball, Suker couldn't either!
But Suker had already anticipated this problem, so he proactively stopped short and evaded, causing Boateng to flail his arms and fall in front of Suker, but he still couldn't grab Suker's jersey.
Suker, on the other hand, waited for the opponent to fall, then stepped over him.
"Boateng has been breached! Suker's chance!"
González was excited!
In football, this is a very simple principle; even in youth training, coaches emphasize immediate confrontation.
But at critical moments, people often overlook such things and find it difficult to handle them calmly.
Boateng was clearly a bit flustered.
But Suker's handling and response were very appropriate.
Therefore, Suker seized the opportunity to shoot.
At this moment, the entire Allianz Arena became silent again; all Bayern fans were nervously looking towards their penalty area.
Suker had already caught up with the ball and adopted a shooting posture.
Neuer, meanwhile, was fully focused and preparing to make a save.
Just as the ball bounced off the ground again, Suker suddenly swung his left foot, and the top of his foot struck the ball squarely, producing a dull sound.
Bang!
The ball shot towards the goal like a cannonball.
Suker's shot was incredibly powerful, full of force, and he didn't even try to hold back for the sake of angle.
Yet, even so, the angle was still very well controlled.
The ball flew rapidly towards the bottom left corner of the goal.
Neuer made a save attempt immediately, but the ball speed was too fast; his fingertips brushed the ball, but facing such a powerful shot, he simply couldn't change the outcome with his fingers.
Swish!
The ball hit the net, and the net trembled!
At this moment, loud cheers from Real Madrid fans erupted in the Allianz Arena.
Meanwhile, from the Real Madrid dugout, Ancelotti, after forcefully waving his right hand, suddenly turned and shouted:
"Isco! Get ready to come on!"
The moment has arrived; it's time to kill the game!