After a three-day break from the United States, United head to Barcelona in Spain, where they will play a warm-up match with their old rivals.
It's just a warm-up game. However, because the game was played between the two giants in last season's Champions League final, this game is more attractive than many official games. Even many Spanish media regard this warm-up game as Barcelona's revenge.
Barcelona fight at home, naturally hope to beat Manchester United, in order to relieve their anger, and Manchester United do not attach as much importance to this game as Barcelona, but this is the last warm-up game before the start of the league, they are not willing to lose their morale before the start of the new season.
The game was held at the Nou Camp stadium. Nearly 70000 people came to the stadium which can hold 100000 people, which is more than an ordinary La Liga game. It shows that Barcelona fans attach great importance to this game.
After the start of the game, Barcelona, as always, launched a fierce attack on Manchester United.
After the battle of life and death in the Champions League final, in the face of Barcelona with delicate skills, Manchester United did not rashly attack or defend. Based on the half-time, they actively pressed Barcelona and did not give them the space to pass and cut. You come and I go, and they fiercely fought for the ball right in the half-time of Manchester United.
About five minutes into the game, a middle-aged fan in sunglasses and Spanish jerseys stepped into the stands.
This fan is different from ordinary fans. He has a notebook in his hand and looks like a scout. If he takes off his sunglasses, many Spanish fans will recognize him, and many Spanish journalists will definitely point the camera at him, because he is the former head coach of Spain, Camacho.
Camacho didn't come to the Nou Camp to watch the warm-up match between Manchester United and Barcelona. His target is Gao Xiaodong, the heart of Manchester United's midfield.
One day ago, Camacho had just negotiated a work contract with the Chinese Football Association. The reason why he has not signed the contract is that Camacho wants to have a talk with Gao Xiaodong first.
Although the annual salary offered by the Chinese Football Association is very generous and attractive to Camacho, in addition to salary, Camacho is also very concerned about results. After all, he is a coach with status and status and cares about his reputation.
The level of Chinese football has always been in the middle and lower reaches of the world. Only in 2002 did it reach the final of the World Cup held in Asia. As long as it can lead the Chinese team to the Brazil World Cup, it is a great success for Camacho.
However, if Camacho wants to lead the Chinese team to the Brazil World Cup, Gao Xiaodong is crucial.
Gao Xiaodong is a golden ball player. If he can return to the national team, the strength of the Chinese team can definitely be improved. Although the Football Association says Gao Xiaodong will definitely come back, Gao Xiaodong also says that he hopes to return home to play, Camacho is still not careless. He hopes to deal with Gao Xiaodong first, and then sign a contract with the Chinese Football Association.
Gao Xiaodong didn't know that Camacho was in the stands. He still controlled the game according to his own way and rhythm.
Manchester United have played against Barcelona many times. They know the advantages of themselves and their opponents very well. Instead of competing with Barcelona in technology, they use their body and speed to compete with Barcelona.
Although it was a warm-up match, the defensive actions of both sides were quite big. Busquets and Rafael fell to the ground in pain after being violated. They could only continue to play after simple treatment. In the 15th minute, Rafael could not insist on being replaced by Fabio.
With the deepening of the game, the home game of Barcelona gradually grasp the initiative, the game to the 21st minute, busx straight to senesta, Iniesta's running shot was blocked by Fletcher out of the bottom line, Barcelona corner.
Messi opened the corner, Vidic headed the ball to clear, the ball fell to Gao Xiaodong's feet, Gao Xiaodong immediately instigated a quick counterattack, put the ball forward to Rooney, Rooney in the middle to pass the ball to Gao Xiaodong in time, Gao Xiaodong handed the ball to Nani, Nani anti offside success, single knife to the meeting, into the restricted area, calm right foot push, the ball through Valdes crotch into the net, Manchester United 1- 0.
After that, Barcelona made a massive counterattack, but Manchester United's defense was very solid, and Barcelona were unable to level the score.
After half-time, Ferguson changed three players in a row, and Giggs, bogba and smarin came on as substitutes.
In the 70th minute, Messi's left cross, Tiago's right foot shot 25 meters from the middle of the road, and the ball made a wonderful arc into the top right corner of the goal. Barcelona tied the score 1-1.
A warm-up game, both sides end well, but Barcelona revenge, and then continue to besiege Manchester United.
Barcelona were eager to win, but gave Manchester United the chance to fight back. In the 86th minute, bogba midfield successfully intercepted Tiago's cross pass and sent it to Gao Xiaodong. Gao Xiaodong suddenly started, continuously dodged the blocks of busks and pique, and shot well on the line of the restricted area. Manchester United took the lead 2-1 again.
After that, Barcelona tried their best to attack, but Manchester United succeeded in defusing Barcelona's attack. In the end, Manchester United beat Barcelona 2-1 in the pre-season warm-up to keep winning six in a row.
At the end of the game, Barca people are very angry, some players did not even exchange shirts with Manchester United players directly back to the dressing room.Manchester United players didn't stimulate Barca players either. They simply celebrated, went back to the dressing room for a bath, and then took the bus back to the hotel.
To the hotel, in the dining time, Gao Xiaodong received a strange phone call, the phone call is Camacho, he wants to meet Gao Xiaodong.
Gao Xiaodong is both surprised and normal. Camacho is a Spaniard. If Camacho decides to coach the Chinese team, it would be rude and stupid not to come to see him, the future core of the Chinese team.
Gao Xiaodong didn't give up. He just wanted to meet the future manager and find out the right way to get along with him.
After dinner, Gao Xiaodong asked Ferguson for a leave and took a taxi to the bar where Camacho asked him to meet.
Camacho and Gao Xiaodong are both celebrities, and they pay more attention to each other. As soon as Gao Xiaodong enters the bar, he is recognized by Camacho. Camacho shows great enthusiasm and leaves his seat to shake hands with Gao Xiaodong.
In greeting, Gao Xiaodong carefully observed the future coach of the national team.
Camacho has a chubby face and looks very lucky as the Chinese say. However, the slightly raised chin and the corners of his mouth give people a kind of stubborn and rebellious feeling. Gao Xiaodong's first impression is that this person may not be easy to get along with.
After sitting down, Camacho said, "Gao, what would you like to drink?"
Gao Xiaodong said with a smile: "a glass of beer."
"Good." Camacho was a bit surprised. When he met the future coach for the first time, he thought Gao Xiaodong would choose lemonade and other drinks. Unexpectedly, Gao Xiaodong chose a glass of beer.
This boy is a little interesting. Camacho is more curious about Gao Xiaodong.
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