"Manchester City's dominance in the Premier League has grown stronger in recent years, but they always seem to lack something in the Champions League.

When they surrounded Borussia Monchengladbach's goal for the entire first half, taking a full fourteen shots without a single goal, we could see something from that.

Manchester City has strong control and can get whatever they want in the league, but what they lack in the Champions League is this: a frontline that can deliver the final blow!

Facing Borussia Monchengladbach, even after Zhao Gang attracted enough defenders, Manchester City still couldn't break the deadlock despite having the absolute initiative!

In the end, it was Zhao Gang who scored two goals in a row, turning the advantage into a victory!

Facing a not-so-strong Borussia Monchengladbach, Manchester City's attacking group was somewhat lost. When they face the big boys, you can imagine."

The league and the Champions League have completely different rhythms. Aguero, who rampages in the Premier League, seems to have a slightly worse ability to seize opportunities in the Champions League.

This is also where Aguero is often criticized. As long as it is a cup match, whether it is the Champions League or the Copa America World Cup, Aguero can never display the same strength as in the Premier League.

"Zhao Gang is only nineteen years old, just past his birthday, and he already has this kind of big heart, strong self-confidence and strength, which allows him to always be the most reliable player for the team at critical moments!"

"Sommer's performance was indeed great, but Manchester City's shots didn't actually have very good angles. When Zhao discovered Sommer's weakness and opened up the angle of attack, Sommer's height became a fatal flaw." At halftime, Henry explained Borussia Monchengladbach's loss of goals in the final moments of the first half.

"So King Thierry believes that Zhao's two shots were consciously changed."

"That's for sure. That corner kick, if it was a tall player like Neuer, would likely have been saved. For the second goal, the best choice for that angle was actually to shoot near the post or hit the goalkeeper's five-hole. But Zhao chose a very difficult far corner, making it difficult for Sommer to touch the ball.

His second shot, once the strength control goes wrong, will basically be higher than the crossbar, and theoretically speaking, it is highly likely to be higher than the crossbar.

In the second half, if Zhao has another chance to shoot, we can all observe carefully. I believe that even if he risks the ball going wide of the post and crossbar, he will pursue a better angle.

This is the adaptability of an excellent player. When he discovers the opponent's weakness, he will make changes.

The Manchester City players' shots are very sudden and full of power, but the angle is not tricky. Sommer's reaction ability is extremely strong, so he made so many god-level saves. When the angle is widened, it is difficult for Sommer to perform as magically as before."

The second half began, and Borussia Monchengladbach made no adjustments.

In their first Champions League game, they were full of enthusiasm at the beginning, thinking about whether it was possible to force a draw with Manchester City at home, or even have a miracle and defeat Manchester City!

After forty minutes of difficult defense, they also knew that Manchester City was too strong, and it was difficult for them to have a chance to win the game.

But a draw may not be impossible.

However, Zhao Gang's two consecutive goals in the final moments of the first half completely wiped out their morale.

Sommer, who had already performed exceptionally, could not lead Borussia Monchengladbach to a draw.

So this game may have to be strategically abandoned.

In the second half, Borussia Monchengladbach adjusted their defensive strategy, no longer using two or even more defenders and midfielders to mark Zhao Gang, but adopted a regional joint defense.

As a result, Zhao Gang did get a few chances to shoot.

Bang!

Clang!!!

Zhao Gang's powerful shot made Sommer break out in a cold sweat.

It also made He, the poet, repeatedly regret, "Zhao Gang, the two shots in the second half were too focused on the angle, one slightly missed, and one hit the crossbar..."

The fans watching the game were also very sorry. How great would it be if this Champions League debut could have a hat-trick or even a poker of goals?

Only Henry was unusually happy, "Did you see it? Did you see it?? What did I say? I said he would definitely pursue the angle more. From the first long shot of the game that was miraculously saved by Sommer, he knew how to pry open the goal. It's just that Borussia Monchengladbach's marking of him was too fierce, so he had no chance to shoot at all!

Did you see it? This is the top... no, this is the telepathy of a great hot water player!!"

James laughed. It was not the first time. While Henry praised Zhao Gang, he would always try to praise himself as well.

Borussia Monchengladbach's few offensive opportunities were all destroyed by Stones and Otamendi, who were in very good shape.

For the entire twenty-five minutes of the second half, Manchester City still firmly controlled the situation on the field.

Guardiola began to make substitutions.

In this game, Zhao Gang ran more actively than in any previous game.

Constantly harassing everywhere, trying to steal the ball.

Just not very successful.

"Sure enough, Mourinho was not wrong at all. There is only one person in this world who can truly limit Zhao Gang, and that is Guardiola."

The Dragon Country fans were waiting for Zhao Gang's hat-trick, but Zhao Gang was replaced by Guardiola!

You, you are too ignorant.

Zhao Gang's desire to attack was still very strong, and his two shots were extremely threatening. Guardiola actually replaced him!

"Zhao Gang's Champions League debut has been perfect enough! He has also set many records for Dragon Country. Of course, if he can stage a hat-trick or even a poker of goals, he will also create records for Manchester City and even the Champions League.

But he and Guardiola don't seem to have too much deliberate pursuit of records.

Manchester City's schedule during this period is very important and very unfavorable. They have continuous away games, Premier League and Champions League. After playing this Champions League game, they will continue their away trip and go to North London again to challenge another London team, Tottenham Hotspur.

Guardiola needs the main players to have a good rest, so he replaced Zhao Gang and Aguero.

It can also be regarded as protection for them.

In Guardiola's mind, the weight of the players' records is much lower than the players' health."