On May 10, Beijing time, the first leg of the Champions League semifinals, Real Madrid played at home against Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's team controlled the situation and did not expect the defending champion to score with the first shot!
Visiting the Bernabeu, Manchester City played strong and active, Guardiola still played in a 3241 formation, no full-back, two wings by Grealish and B, Stones cameo at the back.
On the field, the blue moon also formed a super pressure: in the first 35 minutes of the first half, the possession rate once exceeded 70%, 6 shots on goal, forcing Courtois to make 4 saves, Real Madrid actually 0 shots on goal!
Looking at the average position, Manchester City's other 9 players, except for goalkeeper Ederson and central defender Ruben Dias, have reached the halfway line and the opponent's half! Real Madrid have only two men, Benzema and Rodrigo, standing in the half of Manchester City.
However, Guardiola was "calculated" by the sophisticated Carlo Ancelotti. An Shuai wants not an advantage on the scene, but also a chance.
In the 36th minute, Camavinga and Modric made a kick on the left flank, quickly counterattacked and brought it to the front, sent a cross and Venicius shot into the world wave from distance! Real Madrid scored with their first shot on goal.