Football: The butcher in the midfield at the start, the magic bird stunned

Chapter 415 Battle of the Ball King!Is the old king defending the crown, or the new king ascending the throne?
Europe in the past few days can be described as a mess, a mess, and the sports world is no exception.

Huge riots broke out in France again, starting from Paris and spreading to many cities.

Since the Europa League is entering the knockout stage, there will be one more round of knockout playoffs between the third in each group of the Champions League and the second in each group of the Europa League than in the Champions League. Only the winning team can participate in the knockout round of 3. The strong knockout rounds are over, and the Europa League has just begun.

It is also unlucky, because of frequent violent incidents such as beating, smashing and looting, Liverpool, who went to the northern French city of Lens to participate in the first round of the Europa League round of 16 knockout round and challenged Lens away, not only failed to play the game, but was also trapped. In the hotel.

The local police force is insufficient, so they can only protect the hotel. It will take a few days for the situation to calm down before sending a convoy to escort Liverpool away.

And this summer, there are two major sports events in Europe, the Euro Cup in Germany originally scheduled to be held on June 6, and the Paris Olympics on July 14, which will greatly promote the revitalization of the sluggish European economy.

In order to restore normalcy in France as soon as possible, cooperate with the decree to cancel all large-scale activities, and ensure that the Olympic Games can be held smoothly as scheduled. And all the previous schedules have been moved forward, and all home games of the Ligue 6 teams participating in the European war have been cancelled, and they will be held at a neutral venue in Germany, where the European Cup is held, in order to avoid French riots as much as possible. The normal holding of the European Conference.

At the same time, the Ligue [-] league was suspended for two weeks, allowing the French police to completely calm the situation. Whether the game will resume later depends on the development of the situation.

This decision has not been opposed by any national football association, because the early completion of the Champions League and the league, as well as a stable situation, are conducive to the national teams of various countries striving for good results in the European Cup.

The German Football Association and the English Football Association are even more supportive, but for different reasons.

The former is of course for the smooth holding of the European Cup, while the latter is because of an inexplicable sense of morality. The more Ansa bandits, the more they want to flaunt themselves as British gentlemen, and the schedule is tight, everyone is tight, and the FA also hopes that the game will be played sooner. It's over, so that the national team can fully rest and prepare for the game.

Only the board of directors of one club in Barcelona objected, for no other reason. In this way, they will face Manchester United, which is in full swing, ahead of time, and the national derby against Real Madrid will also be held on the weekend, which will become a terror for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Manchester United. schedule.

But in the face of big right and wrong, this kind of protest is useless, not to mention that Real Madrid has been eliminated from the Champions League. Seeing that Barcelona is unlucky, they immediately raised their hands in favor.

Compared with the Barcelona board of directors, the players are much calmer. After all, they have to be tired. Everyone is tired.

The league says that's all my games, and I haven't increased them;

The Football Association said that playing for the country is a lofty mission for players;
UEFA and FIFA say that there are very few national team competitions, and the European Cup and World Cup are held every four years. Is it possible that they are held every eight years?
The fans also spoke, you players get so much money, are you tired of playing some games?

However, the arrival of Chen Xiaoliang has set off an upsurge among the fans. Of course, Messi fans will defend the supremacy of the football king. As for the players wearing Manchester United's No. 7, no matter who he is, they all have "Aveiro" The shadow, then it must be the object to "step on ten thousand feet and make him never turn over".

And Ronaldo's fans naturally pinned their hope of winning back on Chen Xiaoliang.

Coupled with the hype from the unscrupulous media and self-media, even though Messi and Chen Xiaoliang participated in the press conference with the head coach and praised each other greatly, one said that Messi is a legend standing at the top of football history, and the other Said that Chen Xiaoliang is a great figure who will change the way football is played, and both told reporters that the two have a good personal relationship. After the Golden Globe Awards for two consecutive years, they had a small gathering, but they still could not reduce the desire of the keyboard players to play against each other.

Life needs to vent, football is a good channel.

The temporary schedule adjustment allowed the Manchester United team to train in Barcelona for only one day, allowing Chen Xiaoliang to gain 4 training points (90 → 94)

Considering that the defensive object of the next midfield will be Messi, he will use the points on marking (15→16), training value (94→14)

而上一场对西汉姆的苦战，除了让他获得了全场最佳和14点技能值（79→93），以及4点突破点数（10→14），就是三个坏消息：
B Fei suffered a back muscle strain and was absent for 4 weeks;
Rashford sprained knee ligament and was out for 6 weeks;
Eriksen's old ankle injury recurred while running without the ball, and he will be reimbursed for the rest of the season, and it is very likely that he will be forced to retire.

However, God seemed to be joking, just when the riots in Paris, the advance of the Champions League, all the turmoil, and unexpected factors brought the drama of the early meeting between Chen Xiaoliang and Messi to an unprecedented climax, on the morning of March 3 local time, The Saudi team Riyadh Victory issued a press release stating that Ronaldo, the 22-year-old and 39-day top scorer in the Saudi League this season, was injured during training and will not be able to play the rest of the season.

Ronaldo's sister, Caterina Aveiro, released a personal dynamic later, saying that Ronaldo may retire.

As soon as these two pieces of news came out, it was like blowing the storm that was already caused by the duel between Messi and Chen Xiaoliang into a tsunami that engulfed the mainland in an instant.

In the eyes of countless Ronaldo diehard fans, Chen Xiaoliang has become Ronaldo's "reincarnated soul boy". What's more, one's pinyin is CL, and when Manchester United was called Ronaldinho, it was XXL, while the other It is CXL, this is the arrangement of the heavens.

When the Manchester United bus passed through the fans on the third floor and the third floor and entered Camp Nou in the evening, some of them came to demonstrate on behalf of Barcelona, ​​and some who loved Manchester United and Chen Xiaoliang came to cheer. The reporters who were stopped outside the security line were waiting for Chen Xiaoliang When he got out of the car, he stretched out the recording pen again and shouted:

"Do you think tonight's game is defending Ronaldo's football status, you are wearing the jersey he once wore!"

Chen Xiaoliang has long been used to this kind of behavior of finding trouble for nothing.

His response was not to respond, but flashed past without saying a word with a smile like caring for the mentally handicapped.

Soon, the list of both parties will be released.

Home team Barcelona 4-3-3:

goalkeeper Ter Stegen;
Back four Araujo, Conde, Frankie de Jong, Bald;

Three midfielders Pedri, Garvey, Gundogan;

The three forwards are Messi, Lewandowski and Güler.

Away team Manchester United 4-1-2-3:

Goalkeeper Livakovic;
Back four Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Lima, Luke Shaw;

Single defensive midfielder Chen Xiaoliang, double central midfielders Milinkovic and Casemiro;
The three forwards are Kwa, Sesco and Anthony;

As soon as the starting rosters of the two teams came out, the fans of both sides shouted that they couldn't understand. Qiqi mocked the coaches of the two teams. , Ambushing 1 minds in the lineup.

The official Champions League cameraman waited outside the locker room door until the starters of the two teams came out.

At the end of the passage, Barcelona, ​​who came out later, walked up under the leadership of Messi. Chen Xiaoliang turned around and smiled and stretched out his right hand to Messi. The left hand holding the team flag patted each other on the back.

The two teams walked into the Nou Camp with the accompaniment of the Champions League theme song, and the cheers and boos burst out together!
Some fans held up signs reading "Chen, the future is yours, but today is still Messi's" to express their love for the old and new generations of stars in a friendly way. Some people also pulled out the slogan "Wearing No. 7 will never be worthy of carrying shoes for the football king "The content of the ridicule, a pun, said both this No. 7 and that No. 7.

This game that detonated the ratings record once again allowed UEFA to send an ace referee, the Polish Marcniak, to ensure that the game can be played wonderfully and push the golden sign of the Champions League to a new peak.

And after the start of the game, the two sides did show a high-quality offensive and defensive confrontation, especially on the Barcelona side. They played at home under the coaching of the dream three midfielder brain Harvey, and their ability to control the ball was quite the peak of the universe at that time. team style.

Soon, those senior commentators discovered that the starting lists given by the two sides were completely different from the actual positions on the field, and there were also different plans in offense and defense.

Barcelona, ​​which is nominally 4-3-3, defends in a 4-3-2-1 position. Messi and the Turkish genius Güler retract in, and the non-retreating midfield line quickly forms a hold against Manchester United. Once the midfielder is pierced, the midfield line quickly moves backwards. Even in the game, Messi can be seen directly running back to the top of the penalty area to participate in the press.

进攻中则是3-2-3-1-1的站位。

Frankie De Jong premised on forming a defensive midfielder with Pedri, Garvey and Güller occupying both sides as full-backs, Gundogan organized the midfield, Messi moved freely in the front midfielder, and Lewandowski ran at the top looking for opportunities.

This lineup is simply a replica of Guardiola's offensive play in Manchester City. Frankie De Jong is the "waistback" Stones, and Garvey and Güler, who are active on the two wings, clearly play the B seat and Grealish. Messi's positioning is similar to that of De Bruyne, and Lewandowski is the function of Harland.

For Manchester United, the biggest change is that Chen Xiaoliang was placed in the single midfielder position.

But in the defense, people found that Milinkovic and Casemiro were still in charge of defense in the back position, one right and one left, which was no different from when they played double midfielders.

Anthony and Kwa, on the other hand, were deep backs, not so much wingers as wingbacks.

However, Chen Xiaoliang didn't play like a midfielder at all, but like a position that has long been lost in the arena - a free man.

He uses his running and covering ability in defense, almost wherever Barcelona's short pass hits, wherever Messi's offensive side is, he runs wherever, seems to be completely free from other teammates in fixed positions, but It can also create a defensive connection with each teammate.

In the offense, Manchester United changed to 4-1-4-1. Chen Xiaoliang still served as the core playmaker not far in front of the two central defenders. The wingers form the front line. Once the ball is lost and the two of them have no time to retreat, Chen Xiaoliang will be dragged behind, which can ensure the stability of the defense to the greatest extent.

Chen Xiaoliang's style of play made Zhan Jun and Henry, who were commenting on the media of two countries thousands of miles apart, exclaim at the same time:

"I thought tonight was a match between Beckham and Ronaldo and Messi, but I didn't expect Beckenbauer to be reborn in the Nou Camp."

The extremely complex and elaborate tactical arrangements on both sides all reflect the mentality of the two teams today-Barcelona must strive for a home victory in control, and Manchester United must achieve an unbeaten away game in a stable manner.

Both sides seized the lifeblood of the other.

For Barcelona, ​​whether it is Lewandowski, who is 35 years old, or Messi, who will be 3 in three months, he does not have enough running ability and pressing ability to deal with Chen Xiaoliang, who is lagging behind, and has a solid possession of the ball in Manchester United's backcourt. , and the chic ball to squeeze and press.

Even if you add the Turkish genius Güler, who was bought from Fenerbahce for 1750 million euros to trigger the termination fee, it won't work.

Güler, who has excellent skills and excellent pass control, but has extremely mediocre physical and defensive abilities, even if he rushes to grab, it is still giving Chen Xiaoliang the stats of passing people and getting rid of them.

As for Manchester United, without Rashford, the right winger is only left with Anthony, a lame compass with "one foot". His right foot is almost disabled, and he has no ability to pass from the bottom. Even if Ki De Jong does not settle in time in defense, the midfielder position can help left back Bald easily deal with Anthony, who can only cut inside.

And Kwa on the left, although very good at passing people, is the least good at facing Araujo who has the body, can confront, a professional central defender, a guest full-back, and a type with excellent one-on-one defensive ability.

Strong super can't be dropped, close to the body and can't be squeezed away, there is no success rate of winning if you shake too much, and if you lose the ball, the whole team has to retreat a lot to defend and work hard, which makes Ke even more Wa did not dare to break through easily.

In order to avoid close encounters with Araujo, Kova can only keep inward, or pull out the gap, but as a breakthrough winger, the farther away from the penalty area, the lower the accuracy of his cross. The goal threat is also less.

With Manchester United's two wings abolished, or the power of the wing greatly reduced, Barcelona only needs to target Milinkovic and Casemiro in the midfield, and force Chen Xiaoliang not to go forward easily through the interaction between Messi and Lewandowski. If the pressure is low, Manchester United's offense can be contained.

These two head coaches and their coaching staff really worked hard for this game.

Unlike Ten Hag, who shaved his head because of baldness, Harvey, who has thick hair, also felt that his hair fell out in the morning recently... His wife also said that he seems to be in poor health recently.

Alas, the pain of a middle-aged man, who can understand...
Standing on the sidelines, when Ten Hag moved his eyes to Frankie De Jong, he would still hope that the former Ajax player could appear at Old Trafford.

And Harvey, who was also standing on the sidelines and commanding, watched Chen Xiaoliang pass those precise oblique long passes of more than 40 meters that he might not have been able to pass in his peak years, and asked God depressedly: Why is it my turn to coach? Now, the club is so poor... If this Red Countryman is in the team, wouldn't he be able to win the six championships at his fingertips?
However, if someone thinks that the two teams restrain each other in terms of targeted tactics and personnel arrangements, it seems that no one has the upper hand. When Barcelona has 61% ball possession rate, it is comparable to Manchester United in terms of offensive effect. , The character who changed the destiny came out.

In the field of football, there is a role called "superstar".

In terms of historical status, personal and team honors, comprehension of the game, accumulation of experience and use of skills, Messi is the man who stands at the apex of a superstar.

In the 17th minute, before the offensive of the two sides caused a fatal wave, the Polish referee Marcniak awarded Barcelona a ball on the right side of the ribs and from the penalty area line after Casemiro tripped the forward Pedri. Both free kicks are about 10 meters away.

Messi stood there.

Generally speaking, Messi never kicks the kind of elevator ball or S-shaped track ball with the instep or the inner instep. He takes free kicks, whether they are passing or shooting, they are all on the inner instep of the left foot. Curveball.

At 32 meters from the door, it seemed out of range for him.

But a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, let alone the 15+15 champion in all competitions this season?
Manchester United's five-person wall stood on the penalty area line, and the rest of the team was scattered nearby to defend. Even Cesko came back to line up the wall. This top-level defensive arrangement gave Messi the greatest respect and serious treatment.

"Beep!"

Marciniak whistled and the Camp Nou fell silent.

Messi has made it clear several times that at the end of this season, he will definitely not return to Barcelona on loan from Miami International. He will go to the United States to start a new life with his family while enjoying the last short time of his career.

I hope that in this last season, I can realize my dream again for my beloved team that I joined at the age of 14, and also realize my dream for myself.

At present, they are in turmoil in the lead in the league, but they are ready to buy 4 points in Xia Chuang's deadly rival Real Madrid. They also reached the semi-finals in the Copa del Rey. .

There is hope for all three lines, but there are also challenges.

But the diehard fans of Camp Nou and Messi fans all over the world firmly believe that as long as he is there, there will be a chance to create honor!

Messi made a run-up, a simple one-step run-up, and then swung his left leg back suddenly, like a golf driver with a full swing, he hit the ball with full strength, and the moment he hit the ball, there was a sound. "Boom" muffled sound!

Then things were very simple, the ball drew an arc of inward rotation in the air, first flew towards the penalty spot, and then spun towards the right side of the goal.

The ball is a strong curve ball, it is difficult for the goalkeeper to judge the landing point at the first time, whether to continue to fly to the left to the left of the goal, or to spin and fly to the right of the goal.

Livakovic judged the right position after the ball flew one-third of the way, took two steps to his left with both feet, adjusted his center of gravity, and flew out suddenly!
However, when he took off and stretched out his left hand to save, the ball had already flown to the edge of his fingertips.

After another 0.1 second, he hit the net behind him.

At that moment, countless South American commentators uttered their iconic "GOAL~~~" celebratory sound that dragged on for nearly a minute, and countless fans cheered excitedly like the Barcelona fans at Camp Nou. Take off, even kneel down in front of the TV, worship the magic of the ball king.

Standing on the left side of the human wall, Chen Xiaoliang, who was on the defensive, witnessed the whole process, and he couldn't help saying two words in his mother tongue in his heart - awesome.

However, although the whole Manchester United team felt helpless about this goal, they were not discouraged by it.

So did countless fans of Manchester United and Chen Xiaoliang.

Because when it comes to today's football, everyone knows that besides Messi tonight, there is also a superstar, the man who is most likely to become the next generation of football champions.

And his show may be about to begin!
　It's the first anniversary, thank you all directors again!

　　But yesterday's subscriptions were the lowest in a year, and the number was 777
　　Dear directors, is it because I sent a lot of GIFs of Ronaldo yesterday to pay tribute to No. 7? Or are you wishing me good luck on July 7, the first anniversary?
　　cry (no)
　　
　
(End of this chapter)