Starting Lineups & Tactical SetupBradford City (4-4-2)
GK: Emeka Okafor
RB: James Richards
CB: Nathan Barnes (C)
CB: Kang Min-jae
LB: Aiden Taylor
CM: Elliot Harper
CM: Santiago Vélez
RW: Renan Silva
LW: Raphael Mensah
ST: Lukas Novak
ST: Guilherme Costa
Leeds United (4-2-3-1)
GK: Illan Meslier
RB: Luke Ayling
CB: Joe Rodon
CB: Pascal Struijk
LB: Sam Byram
CDM: Ethan Ampadu
CDM: Glen Kamara
RW: Daniel James
CAM: Crysencio Summerville
LW: Wilfried Gnonto
ST: Joel Piroe
First Half –
The atmosphere inside Valley Parade was deafening, but Leeds were unfazed. From the first whistle, they pressed with ruthless intensity, forcing Bradford into rushed decisions.
Passes were misplaced. Possession was sloppy. Every Bradford touch seemed to come with a Leeds player closing in like a predator sensing weakness.
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