Successfully advanced to the semi-finals by eliminating Inter Konigsblauen make the die can not be underestimated. And, a fatal error when Manchester United Schalke underestimated.
Schalke are already more than half a century or precisely 53 years of not winning the German Bundesliga. The best achievement in the Champions League Konigsblauen die cutting through the quarter-finals in 2007. Their ultimate success is only a UEFA Cup winners 2007.
However, as written Goal.com, fighting spirit in European competition could be a threat to United. There are some things that overthrew the power of Schalke for the Red Devils.
Advantages No favorites
Advantages as a team that is not considered really under-estimated. Schalke clearly disadvantaged compared to United's much favored. As a result, United's heavy pressure to win. Exchange has always placed them as superior despite United's poor record when the teams meet Bundesliga.
In contrast, Schalke actually appear without the load. They're nothing to lose and can play loose. Especially for players who previously drowned from the hustle and bustle of football stars in the giant clubs.
Last year, who knows quality Kyriakos Papadopoulos and Atsuto Uchida. Now, they are growing rapidly and are ready to maximize the opportunity to compete in Europe's biggest competition.
Ralf Rangnick genius
The change of coach Felix Magath seamlessly to Ralf Rangnick. Magath brought Schalke into the quarter-finals and the four major Rangnick. The approach is different both in training. But the result is the same: success in European competitions.
Rangnick consistent with a 4-4-2 scheme. However, it is not rigid formation. Raul Gonzalez could have a chance for layering defenses to play more inside. Meanwhile, winger was given the freedom to play in the middle.
It is difficult to reveal the characteristic pattern of play from team Rangnick. He's not a coach that dogmatic, but tend to be pragmatic because the build teams based on existing personnel. In this case, it is similar to United's manager, Sir Alex Ferguson.
Rangnick play attacking football. It's very visible when they won 5-2 at the Giuseppe Meazza. They play attacking. In fact, the midfielder has revealed Rangnick attacking character. Attacking Midfielder Jose Manuel Jurado is positioned as a defensive midfielder. To deal with Wesley Sneijder, who was assigned Papadopoulos enough.
In addition, Alexander Baumjohann and Jefferson Farfan often switching positions. This forced Javier Zanetti to focus on defense.
A Solid Defense
Rangnick team was aggressive. But a big mistake when calling Schalke could only attack. They have a balance because the defense is solid.
Evidently, Samuel Eto'o was unable to make a goal for 180 minutes. No other team can do except Schalke. Schalke defender is not the largest. But the record speaks how their quality.
The main strength at the back was none other than the goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. He's not afraid to take risks to leave the wicket. However, the calculation is always right. The speed and ability to anticipate the ball cross is also very good. Raul is the added strength at the back and Neuer being targeted by United is an important pillar in the back.
Fitness
The last aspect is no less important for Schalke to take them to the next level is the fitness. Although the players suffer because of rigorous training Magath, but they realize that the method gives a good effect.
Players are always in a condition of staying fit. In fact, Raul who are aged 33 states he should feel in the best condition today.
With stamina still excellent, tail opponent teams got suspicious. Even Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas blamed Schalke players using doping.
The reason, they do not know tired to move into every corner of the field. United familiar with the football that did not stop moving the style of the English Premier League. However, they should prepare themselves better yet if you want to face Schalke.
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