Recreating memories of 1999
A day before the match, Sir Alex Ferguson was in Paris to cheer on his student Solskjaer and the "Red Devils" squad. Everyone hopes that the appearance of the "old man" will bring some miracle like the summer days 20 years ago at Barcelona.
That day, Solskjaer and Fergie made the most memorable comeback in the club's history. The Norwegian coach scored the decisive goal against Bayern Munich in injury time, just 1 minute after Teddy Sheringham scored. 2 goals came as quickly as a flash to help M.U jump a step from the bottom of the abyss to heaven and then win the Champions League.
In the match in the early morning of March 7 against PSG, 2 goals scored at the speed of lightning from Lukaku brought back all hope and confidence in a spectacular overthrow. When Sir Alex was in charge of the "Red Devils" in 1999, they were pressured by Bayern Munich from start to finish, but in the decisive moments, his students took advantage of them successfully. And Man United in 2019 under Solskjaer was the same, they only shot 4 times in the whole match, holding the ball 28% but getting the ball into the net 3 times, which is unimaginable.
Was Manchester United lucky? With more than 20 years of catching the ball in the Champions League, Buffon has no excuse for their "favorite" act in the second goal. No one can explain why 20-year-old superstar Mbappe slipped when in front of him there was only the opponent's goal and De Gea. Neymar, the Brazilian superstar, could only violate the refereeing when he could not understand why they blew a penalty in Kimpembe's handball when the defender turned his back on the ball.
A series of questions about why PSG members and fans show the helplessness and lack of courage of the rich French team. After failing for 2 consecutive years with 2 unimaginable comebacks, Tuchel and his students should blame themselves instead of blaming the referee and the luck of the opponent. Mbappe and Di Maria are bright stars but they could not score when the team needed them the most. As for the goal-line shields like Thiago Silva, Kimpembe or even Buffon, both their bravery and class were away from them on a bad day.
"talent - feat - Trust"
On the contrary, for Man United as Ole Solsa shared after the match, they have nothing but faith. That's right, the "Red Devils" main squad could not keep a clean sheet against PSG at home, let alone bring 7 young players to France.
Only faith can help those who breathe the atmosphere of the Champions League for the first time stand firm, even stopping a powerful opponent. Man United may be lucky with uncertain situations but luck would not have come without the hard work and courage of the warriors.
Smalling and Young's seemingly clumsy legs have saved De Gea's goal many times at times when they only needed a mistake, the ball could have been in the net.
After the match, Sir Alex and "King" Eric Cantona went into the M.U dressing room to congratulate the "Red Devils" on their achievements. The Cantona - Alex Ferguson - Solskjaer trio took a photo together with the cheerful atmosphere of the winner.
The description of former player Rio Ferdinand about that image is only 3 words "talent - Achievement - Trust", that is the image over the past 20 years of Manchester United, always possessing a series of talents, achieving many glorious achievements with a strong belief despite falling into the most difficult circumstances.
How many times is a person's life 20 years? With Solskjaer, he had such a glorious time. 20 years ago, a Norwegian man with a childish face sliding on the Nou Camp pitch with overwhelming emotions when his team was crowned. 20 years later, still smiling at ease, giving the grass slide to his students, Ole Solsa turned to the stands and raised his hand to the sky proudly.
This victory for Manchester United is more than a championship because their millions of fans around the world are enjoying the days when the club is themselves with undying identity and confidence.
No one can predict anything in the future, but if they continue to live, passionate and contribute like this, Ole Solskjaer and his students will go far. And who knows, 20 years later, he will become an immortal monument as coach Alex Ferguson has marked.
Manchester United under Ole Solskjaer have not lost away (9 wins). In the last 17 matches, the "Red Devils" have won 14, drawn 2 and lost only 1, scored 38 goals and conceded 13. This is the best achievement in the history of the Old Trafford team with a new coach.
