The starting lineups of both sides are as follows:
Real Madrid (4-1-2-1-2):
Goalkeeper: Navas.
Defenders: Vazquez, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo.
Midfielders: Modric, Kovacic, Kroos.
Forwards: Benzema, Asensio, Ronaldo.
Arsenal (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Martinez.
Defenders: Monreal, Jimenez, Hummels, Robertson.
Midfielders: Kanter, Xhaka, Lucky.
Forwards: Aubameyang, Giroud, Iwobi.
"Real Madrid's lineup is still so flexible. Vazquez, who played as a winger in the last game, retreated to the position of full-back in this game!"
Andy Gray looked at the lineup on the screen and couldn't help but smile.
Generally speaking, players will have one or two positions in the lineup. For example, Lucky is the main midfielder, but sometimes he also plays the position of full-back.
But it's rare to see such a big leap like Vazquez.
I have to say that Zidane's tactical style is unconstrained.
Compared with the variability of Real Madrid's lineup, Arsenal has always maintained a sense of stability.
The unshakable Lucky + Kanter in the midfield form a strong protective barrier.
Although Bellerin on the back line was injured, Monreal's previous performance was considered good. Although he did not make any contribution, he did not make any mistakes.
The frontcourt still maintains the most efficient combination of Giroud + Aubameyang.
Although there are some young players who performed well, Mourinho still trusts the veterans more in the face of such an important game.
Young players certainly have something worth cultivating, but they are full of too many uncertainties.
It's like gambling, if you play well, you will win.
On the other hand, if you perform poorly, you will crash directly.
From one extreme to another, Mourinho is not an adventurous character, so he prefers this stable lineup to seek the victory of the game.
"This game is a bit stressful for Real Madrid. Due to the loss in the last round, the total score of the two teams is currently at Arsenal 3:1 Real Madrid!"
"And Real Madrid must score two goals in this game, so that they can gain the opportunity to enter the Champions League final by virtue of the advantage of away goals!"
"Arsenal obviously understands this truth, so they won't easily give Real Madrid any chance."
"From any point of view, this game will become extremely difficult. Can Real Madrid turn the tide at the Bernabu, can they reach the Champions League final? Or is Arsenal coming to the Champions League final again after four years? stage! We can wait and see!"
During the commentator's commentary, the captains of both sides have completed the side selection.
Arsenal got the ball here.
"pretty!"
In the VIP room, Usmanov clapped his hands excitedly and yelled.
His voice caused the Real Madrid chairman Florentino to roll his eyes, looking a bit contemptuous.
The fact is also true. In European football, many people look down on Arsenal's chairman Usmanov.
I think this is a stupid big player who only knows how to throw money, but doesn't understand specific football concepts.
And Usmanov never showed how professional he was.
Usmanov's most common tone is 'Let professional people do professional things! '
It is Usmanov's attitude that makes Arsenal hardly have internal conflicts. Of course, this is also the reason he realized after a previous "board faction struggle".
For Usmanov, he likes Arsenal, he is willing to pay for it, pay for it.
The previous struggles were more about hoping that others would look up to him more, but in the end he found that it would only get worse and worse. Since the reconciliation with the board of directors, his thinking has changed.
Let's be a layman, anyway, no one can obliterate the fact that Arsenal has become stronger and stronger since his arrival.
"Real Madrid's lineup is still so strong, even the bench is enviable!"
Usmanov gave a slight compliment.
I have to say that this sentence touched Florentino's excitement, and he did not hesitate to praise him for building the Galaxy Battleship he is proud of.
"If we can have a player like Ronaldo, I think we can wake up laughing!"
It was a joke, but Florentino on the side suddenly said.
"Are you interested in Ronaldo?"
Florentino's words made Usmanov stunned for a moment, not knowing what the other party meant, but he still smiled: "There is no one in this world who will not be interested in Ronaldo!"
Florentino smiled and said, "How about making a deal? Player exchange."
Player swap?
I have to say that this proposal aroused Usmanov's interest.
No matter what it is, being able to bring Ronaldo to Arsenal can greatly increase their offensive ability.
"How to exchange?"
Usmanov was full of interest, and Florentino smiled and said:
"Swap between Ronaldo and Kay!"
Hearing this, Usmanov's face froze.
If it was someone else, or adding some money, he would not refuse such a thing.
But Lucky can't do it.
It's not that Ronaldo's ability is not enough to compare with Lucky, but that Lucky is too important to Arsenal.
He sold Lucky on the front foot, and was about to be kicked out of the Arsenal board by angry Arsenal fans on the back foot.
"That's a good joke!"
Usmanov turned his head, as if he didn't want to talk anymore.
Florentino did not continue the request.
The sentence that seemed to be a joke actually contained a hint of Florentino's temptation.
If Usmanov hesitated for a moment, he would shoot immediately.
But Usmanov's answer was firm.
At the same time, Florentino also felt extremely sorry.
In fact, the Lafayette of Real Madrid is very fond of Le Kai.
Since Le Kai's performance in the first year of the Champions League, Florentino and Real Madrid have launched an offensive against Le Kai, but the transfer scale at that time was not large, and their attitude was not so firm.
And when Lucky broke out, Arsenal was already dying.
Florentino likes Lucky very much.
This is not only due to Lucky's tough style of play and perfect performance.
There is also the temperament of the oriental tough guy.
You know, when Florentino built the Galaxy Battleship, he also looked at his appearance.
At that time, Beckham, Raul and others were all like this, and when Benzema arrived, this "French fashion blogger" was also deeply loved by Lafayette.
As for Lucky, which is full of 'exotic style', Lafayette also attaches great importance to it.
What's more, Lucky has a huge market behind him, he is simply a perfect star.
However, no matter what Real Madrid's pursuit is, Arsenal will not let go, and they have also contacted Lucky's agent, and the answer they received was also "no intention of leaving".
So, this matter is put on hold.
Now, the conflict between Ronaldo and Real Madrid is becoming increasingly acute, and there may even be a situation of leaving.
If Ronaldo can be exchanged for Le Kai, this would be a good way.
But Arsenal obviously do not have the will in this regard.
Other players can, but Lucky can't!
This is Arsenal's bottom line!
The two stopped chatting, but looked into the stadium.
At this time, the players on both sides have made preparations before the game, and Giroud is also standing in the middle circle waiting for the kick-off.
The game is about to start at any moment.
At this moment, the cheers on the scene gradually became more intense.
Tens of thousands of Real Madrid fans used motivational shouts to increase momentum for the home team.
The nervousness before the game gradually diffused, making everyone's palms start to sweat.
Even the air seems to be filled with this suffocating sense of solemnity.
The referee pressed the earphones and finally confirmed the pre-match preparations before slowly exiting the middle circle and blowing the whistle.
Beep! !
The sharp whistle sounded.
In the first half of the 2017/2018 UEFA Champions League semi-final, the second round of Real Madrid VS Arsenal officially began.
The commentators all over the world are also at this moment, shouting "the game begins" with the highest voice.
Those fans who were in front of the TV also focused on the TV without blinking their eyes.
They don't want to miss any moment in this super-high-quality Champions League semi-final match.
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