Chapter 168: Return to Normal
In the second leg of the Champions League knockout round, the final score was fixed at 6:0, after Fan Bizhuang and other main players left the game, the two sides did not score again, Villarreal ushered in a crazy victory at home, and advanced to the quarterfinals with an aggregate score of 7:1 over two legs.
And Fan Bizhuang also relied on the two games with Panathinachs to score four goals, pushing his Champions League goals to ten and assists to six in one fell swoop, thus occupying the first place in the scorer and assist list.
The Stadium of Love Songs was still in a state of boiling, and the team advanced to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, which really shook everyone's excitement, and the fans sang and danced in the stands, reluctant to leave for a long time, and cheered higher and higher.
Villarreal's players also became the object of scramble for reporters after the game, especially Fan Bizhuang, who scored a hat-trick of goals and assists, and was elected as the best player of the match without any suspense.
Fan Bizhuang is not a rookie anymore, he picked a few reasonable questions to answer, and when asked what caused his poor state some time ago, Fan Bizhuang answered lightly.
"I believe that every professional player will go into a slump at some point, and I think so do I. Fortunately, we are still moving forward. I have great teammates, great fans, their support and encouragement, and that's the most important reason why I've been able to get out of the haze so quickly. ”
"Now I don't think about anything, I just hope that I and my team can continue to be in good shape and keep going."
After dealing with the reporters, Fan Bizhuang turned around and went back to the locker room, took a bath and cleaned up, greeted his teammates, and left quickly.
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In the square outside the Love Song Stadium, Fan Bizhuang, who was wearing a sports backpack, was standing with Pablo's father and daughter.
Fan Bizhuang took a black and white soccer ball out of his backpack and handed it to little Luna, then touched her head.
"For you, little Luna. Here's today's match ball, with my and my friends' autographs on it, and I think you'll like it. ”
"This is the best gift I have received this year, thank you, Brother Fan."
Little Luna cheered with joy, stood on tiptoe, and pecked Fan Bizhuang lightly in the face as he squatted down.
"This is a reward for you, Brother Fan, your performance today is really good."
Fan Bizhuang took a moment, touched Little Luna's head again, and said, "Thank you for the compliment, my little princess." Okay, it's not too early, you and Pabo hurry up and get on the road, you are welcome to come to the town at any time, as long as you are in the stands, Brother Fan will have inexhaustible strength. ”
"Of course, I'm your biggest fan." Little Luna craned her neck and laughed "giggle~", like a proud peacock, her little hand held Fan Bizhuang's big hand, "Brother Fan, you have to come on, you are the best, Little Luna will often come to the town to watch you compete and cheer for you." ”
"That's my pleasure." Fan Bizhuang smiled and nodded, "I am ready for tickets at any time, as long as you come, my tickets will be delivered to you." ”
"Yes! Let's pull a hook! ”
Little Luna nodded repeatedly.
Looking at the two of them, one big and one small, playfully pulling the hook with their fingers, Pablo smiled happily on the side, he took two steps forward, rubbed his baby daughter's head, and nodded to Fan Bizhuang: "It's not early, we have to go." ”
Little Luna gently pecked Fan Bizhuang again, jumped into the car parked on the side, and waved goodbye to Fan Bizhuang reluctantly.
"I'm leaving, Brother Fan. My dad and I will be here to cheer you on next time we play in the Champions League. ”
"Well, goodbye, little Luna." Fan Bizhuang nodded at Pablo, "See you next time, Pabo." ”
"Goodbye, Fan."
Pablo waved his hand as well, got into the car, and the car started, carrying the two of them and gradually disappearing into the night.
Watching the car disappear into the distant horizon, Fan Bizhuang stood up and prepared to turn around and leave.
But he was soon stunned again, and he saw a familiar face not far away, chuckling and nodding at him.
"So, today you're doing well again, is it because of their coming?"
Pellegrini stepped forward slowly, nodded to him with a smile, and casually explained, "Don't worry, Fan, I'm not 007, and I don't have a habit of stalking others, I'm just going out to take a break and go home." ”
After being stunned, Fan Bizhuang nodded and fell silent.
After the last time we spoke in the manager's office, the two men never communicated in private, except for contact on the training ground. For Pellegrini is likely to leave the team at the end of the season, Fan Bizhuang has a lot of pimples in his heart, he doesn't know how to face the Chilean coach, perhaps for various reasons, Pellegrini also did not communicate with him, this pair of deep feelings of master and apprentice, during this period of time, just like two "passers-by", there is no intersection.
Fan Bizhuang felt overwhelmed by the sudden encounter in the square, but he quickly calmed down and replied softly: "Paabo and Luna are my friends in Barcelona, they were the first fans to support me, and I have always kept in touch with them. ”
"It's no wonder you ask your teammates to sign football, it seems that they have a very important place in your heart." Pellegrini replied with a smile, "The first time is always impressive. I still remember the first time my supporter asked me for an autograph, well, he was my neighbor, and the day after I signed my contract with the club, as soon as I walked out of the house, I met him, he asked me for an autograph and told me for sure that I would be a good football coach......"
Van Bizhuang listened attentively, even though he was not interested in Pellegrini's story.
Pellegrini babbled about the past, but when he stopped, he found that Fan Bizhuang was just looking at him without the slightest expression, and he inevitably felt a little embarrassed, so he laughed dryly twice, and then patted him on the shoulder.
"Well, you played well today. It makes me worry a lot less about you. ”
"You taught me that you always have to look forward, didn't you?" Fan Bizhuang nodded lightly, "Those who should come will always come, and those who should leave can't stay." Like I said in the interview, I want the team to get better and better and keep going. I wish I could do it. ”
"You'll do it, and I have no doubt about it."
After saying this, Pellegrini seemed to be unable to find the words again, Fan Bizhuang didn't know what to say, and between the two of them, they fell into a silent atmosphere again.
After a long time, Pellegrini finally spoke up again: "Are you still angry with me, Fan? ”
Fan Bizhuang smiled and shook his head: "No." You and Roman are right, I should grow faster, these are the things I have to go through. ”
In Pellegrini's stunned gaze, Fan Bizhuang shook his head and made a joke, he pointed at himself, "Do you think I'm the kind of person who is cautious and will hold grudges for a long time?" ”
Pellegrini looked at him fixedly, as if he was looking at something rare, and both nodded and shook his head: "No. Because you are. ”
As the words fell, both of them burst out laughing.
"Come with me, Fan, it's been a long time since we've walked and talked together."
"Okay."
In the night, the two figures walked side by side, getting farther and farther......
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“6:0! Villarreal ushered in a big win at home, and Fan broke out strongly, helping the Yellow Submarine to advance to the quarterfinals of the Champions League with an aggregate score of 7:1 over two legs! ”
"Crazy night! Van responded to all the doubts with a hat-trick of goals and assists – I'm fine, I'm fine! ”
"With 10 goals and 6 assists, Fan is the top scorer and assist in the Champions League!"
"The first place in the double list of La Liga, the first place in the double list of the Champions League, such an unstoppable fan, who can not love it!"
"The Chinese teenager has become the most eye-catching presence in all of Europe, and he is running at high speed on a road to superstardom!"
"Villarreal have successfully qualified and fought for glory in La Liga!"
"Real Madrid continues to stage the embarrassing record of the Champions League sixteen, Atletico Madrid is useless, and the glory of La Liga has fallen on Barcelona and the yellow submarine!"
"The time has come for the yellow whirlwind! Attention Europa, Villarreal, here! Fan, here it is! ”
The day after the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, reports of the match flooded the Iberian Peninsula.
The yellow submarine, which advanced with an aggregate score of 7:1, was congratulated and praised by the whole of Spain, and Fan Bizhuang, who staged a "super god battle", became the absolute protagonist of the front page headlines of all media newspapers, and the double hat-trick of goals and assists shocked and admired everyone.
Of course, Villarreal weren't the only team to stand out, as Barcelona also received plenty of praise as they knocked out Ligue 1 giants Lyon 6-3 on aggregate to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
The other two teams representing La Liga in the Europa continent, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, were eliminated from the tournament by the Reds Liverpool and the Portuguese Super League champion Porto respectively.