Seizing the Opening

The second half began, and the two sides switched ends.

By then, much of the sunlight had been blocked by the stadium, but Anfield's atmosphere remained scorching.

The moment the whistle blew, everyone noticed that Manchester United had changed.

Their entire formation began pushing forward, and the tempo was immediately cranked up to the max.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Rashford on the left frequently swapped positions, while Sanchez kept drifting toward the left as well.

Arnold, stationed on the right, suddenly came under immense defensive pressure.

"Judging by this, Manchester United are looking to seize the initiative at the start of the second half."

"Heh heh... it certainly feels that way."

"In the first half, Manchester United defended steadily first, then looked for counterattacks."

"But look at them now. Their entire formation has pushed up. They want to catch Liverpool off guard."

"And have you noticed? Manchester United are concentrating their fire on Arnold's side."

"Sanchez, Rashford, and Cristiano Ronaldo—three attackers taking turns charging at them. Liverpool's right side is under more than twice the pressure it faced in the first half."

"It all depends on whether Liverpool's right flank can hold on."

In the 48th minute, Manchester United launched a highly threatening attack.

Sanchez received the ball on the left. He first feinted a forceful run down the wing, then suddenly threaded through a surgical pass.

The ball precisely pierced Liverpool's defense and found Cristiano Ronaldo, who had cut diagonally into the box.

Cristiano Ronaldo had slipped around Van Dijk's blind side and fired from a tight angle near the byline.

The ball screamed toward the near post!

"Watch Cristiano Ronaldo...!" Zhan Jun's voice suddenly rose.

The Reds supporters at Anfield felt their hearts leap into their throats.

Some even covered their mouths instinctively, their eyes wide open.

Fortunately, the