Since that's the way the game turned into the hands of Real Madrid. Possession dominance Madrid were previously not a lot of opportunities, slowly but surely began to present a threat. Until finally created Modric scored 2 goals and Ronaldo.
Despite playing 10 men, interestingly United still provide a threat not play for Madrid. Aggregate two goals that should be pursued United is not impossible if only Diego Lopez did not play brilliantly. There are at least three golden opportunities United defeated Lopez.
What makes the United looked dangerous for 56 minutes while Madrid dominated possession? Why continuously United remained dangerous despite playing 10 men? And, finally, what makes Madrid a 2-1 win?
4-2-3-1 vs 4-2-3-1
Both teams fell to the basic 4-2-3-1 formation. United actually lose two players with more natural position as a striker, Van Persie and Welbeck, but Welbeck practice playing more inside, standing on the second line. While Madrid Gonzalo Higuain just lower as a single cutting edge.
Higuain was the only change made Mourinho. He replaces Benzema revealed that less productive in the first game. 10 players remaining are those that are also down as a starter in the first game ended in a 1-1 draw. In this situation the lagged aggregate goals scored in the cage opposite, Mourinho did not have the option to sharpen the lines attacked. Higuain is expected to meet that expectation.
While Alex Ferguson made four changes. Injuries to Phil Jones, the first game was pretty good at keeping Ronaldo, replaced by Tom Cleverley. Johnny Evans, who also played well in the first game position is replaced by the captain, Nemanja Vidic. While Kagawa [who played brilliantly through his hat trick goal to Norwich at the weekend] and Rooney [who never miss the important match-game in the last 5 years if not injury] is surprisingly reserved and was replaced by Nani and Ryan Giggs.
Giggs As Defensive-Winger
Giggs is surprisingly better than Rooney selected to fill the right side in front of Rafael da Silva. The right side is indeed a concern of any team facing Madrid. The presence of Ronaldo in there to force the opponent to give extra attention. In the first match, Rooney was assigned to cover Rafael who would have to fight with Ronaldo, assisted by Coentrao. Rooney played no maximum. At least he was responsible for two golden opportunities to get Coentrao in leg I.
Then Giggs was lined replace Rooney. This is a surprising choice. Usually, when Ferguson needed a winger who has the ability to survive, the choice fell on Valencia. The results did not disappoint. Giggs, who used to be a mentor Ronaldo, very well portray himself as a defensive-winger. Site whoscored called Giggs as the best player in the first half statistically.
Throughout the round I, at least he made 8 times defensive action to wrest control of the ball from the opponent. He managed to ensure maximum support is not Ronaldo, Coentrao. Beyond the goals printed, Ronaldo practically helpless. Throughout the round I, he only made 3 trial of scoring goals, everything is off-target, two of them from outside the penalty box.When attacking, Giggs was very controlled movement. He rarely enters third Madrid final. When entering the final third, he often directly off the bait. This is where the comb Rafael Madrid left side of defense, exchanging positions with Rafael.
Role Suffaco by Welbeck
If in the first leg Welbeck played brilliantly on the left, this time playing in the middle of replacing Welbeck Kagawa. Its position right behind Persie. Welbeck task not only help Persie with movements of the second line. He was also given the task to put pressure on Xabi Alonso, Madrid playmaker [deep-lying midfielder].And, once again, Welbeck plays as good as the first leg in his new position. When attacked, he was not only diligently moving to the left to collaborate with Nani, but also effectively a second attacker. OG Ramos also thanks to the emergence of Welbeck into the penalty box. When attacked, Welbeck soon returned to his position as much as possible to limit the playing comfort Alonso.Sam Tighe, writer for the site Bleacherreport, mention the role played Welbeck as "suffaco" or "advance destroyer". Position behind a striker similar to the player no. 10 ["regista"], but he was also burdened with the task to become strike breakers through stringent marking playmaker who plays as a deep-lying. Ferguson is famous for his experiments in the lethal Andrea Pirlo in the quarter-finals of the Champions League 2008 with Ji-Sung Park put behind the striker in order to interfere with playing Pirlo.
Dual-shaft on Cleverley Carrick
In the first leg, shoulder to shoulder with Phil Jones Carrick defense shield. Jones is assigned to prevent attempts Ronaldo has a tendency to cut into the middle of [cutting inside] in order to find space shot. Position Jones this time Cleverley replaced.
With the isolation of collaboration Giggs Ronaldo by-Rafael on the right, then the left Cleverley motion tends to filter out attacks that come from collaboration between Angel di Maria and Mesut Oezil. In the first leg, in Maria is constantly damaging United's defense from the left side of the United defense that kept Evra. This tactic can also be said to be successful. Maria before finally replaced Kaka ahead of the break, the attacks from the left side also can be controlled by a relatively practical United.
The success of United neutralize both wings Madrid Madrid's lead inevitably to attack from the middle. This, too, is constrained due to interference Plavix Welbeck on Alonso. Khedira who practically live into hope. No wonder if the only golden opportunity gained Madrid in the United penalty box from a long pass to Ronaldo Khedira on 28 minutes.
Nani Out, Modric In
Madrid did dominate possession, but the creation of opportunities created by both teams balanced, even United looked more dangerous. The turning point came when Nani, who played well and creating an own goal by Ramos, received a red card in the 56th minute. Winning players definitely makes Madrid so much more comfortable playing the ball.
But the superior number of players alone can not produce anything if not accompanied by appropriate changes in tactics. Here Mourinho "reply" tactics Ferguson wins the whole 56 minutes managed to anticipate the tactics of Mourinho. The Special One answer Nani red card with the appropriate reaction: Luka Modric put Arvalo replace Arbeloa. Modric put option, and not put extra attacker through Benzema, proved lethal.
With the influx of Modric, then Madrid playing with only three defenders - something previously suggested del Bosque. Modric's presence makes practical Madrid has three players who have the ability to control the game in the final third. Besides Modric, in the field also have Madrid Kaka and Ozil on the left to the right.
On the other hand, United's Welbeck was forced to shift to the left side in place of Nani. It makes Alonso free from pressure, so that Madrid can really tear apart United's midfield. Madrid midfielder 5 [Ozil, Modric, Kaka, Khedira, Alonso] vs 4 quarterback United [Welbeck, Giggs, Carrick, Cleverley].
Ronaldo and Higuain at Home
Another effect of the dominance of Madrid's midfield is more constant Ronaldo can get into the penalty box because of its position on the left can be filled by Kaka. He was no longer fixated on the left side, but can more often be in the penalty box.
Ronaldo as rising position, changes also occur in Higuain. If previously he has always been in the penalty box, its position slightly shifted to the right, especially after Oezil pulled out replaced by Pepe.
In this situation the second goal was born. Ronaldo previously trouble getting into the penalty box, the bait can freely cross from the right side of the United defense. Who but Higuain who gave feedback ripe.
The attack of the wing, which Bumping Lopez
Behind 1-2, United have scored 2 goals if it is to qualify. There is no other option for Ferguson than entering players more aggressive. Started by Rooney came on for Cleverley, Welbeck and Ashley Young replaces, and finally replacing Rafael Valencia injured.
Draw attention to how the United still managed to put pressure on Madrid despite dangerous to play with 10 players. No wonder the majority of the opportunities that come from the wings, something that was expected and planned by Ferguson. Welbeck's header on target on 73 minutes came from crossing Evra. A shot from inside the penalty box from Welbeck on 80 minutes from Rafael crossing. Carrick's header on target on 83 minutes came from crossing Giggs. Last Vidic header on target in the 92nd minute also from crossing Giggs.
Almost all attempts to score was thwarted by the glories of Diego Lopez, substitute Iker Casillas is still not fit. If in leg 1 De Gea perform acrobatic acts to secure United's goal, this time Lopez, who steal the show. And thanks to him anyway Madrid conceded only 1 goal, when United actually has a chance to score at least 3 goals.
