For the semi-finals of the Club World Cup between Evergrande and Barcelona a few days later, the domestic media has long been hyped up as a hot topic, and with Evergrande's stunner promotion, this attention has become an impatience. Football fans across China are waiting for the final heavyweight matchup of the 2015 season.

Of course, the "heavyweight showdown" is the Chinese media's claim. In terms of the difference in strength, the two sides are not in the same order of magnitude at all. Even reporters who have always liked YY know it in their hearts. A certain Chinese football celebrity who has always liked to "shoot" bluntly said that Evergrande will win if he loses two goals.

Many fans also think the same way, two years ago in the face of the European champions, Evergrande lost three goals, this time losing two goals is not progress.

After the first round, Scolari surprisingly changed from two daily practice sessions a day to one practice a day, and the whole time was open to the media, seemingly unconcerned about tactical secrets being leaked. Many reporters feel that Evergrande is taking the initiative to show weakness or even give up, after all, the comparison of strength between the two sides is objective.

The semi-finals kicked off on December 17, and the entire Barcelona team arrived in Yokohama, Japan, on the 10th. At the airport, he was warmly welcomed by many local fans wearing Barcelona's traditional red and blue striped shirts. MSN's Dream Trident, which has shown its strength in this year's Champions League, is the focus of attention, and the star Leao Messi is especially popular among fans. Based on his performances in all competitions this year, he is a strong contender for the Ballon d'Or.

A Japanese reporter who likes to make trouble interviewed head coach Pep Guardiola, hoping that he would talk about his opponent River Plate in the final, and the Chinese reporter at the scene suddenly glared unhappily, which is a naked disregard for Evergrande, the Asian champion! Hmph, no matter how we do, we are also the qualifications to fight step by step, you still rely on the host to participate in the Club World Cup, can you compare?

Even if we are abused by the European champions, we are the only ones in Asia who are qualified! You guys come to join in the fun, where to stay cool!

Guardiola smiled secretly at first and then said with a slight tone: "Don't tell me anything about River Plate, we have a crucial semi-final and we have to give it our all against the Asian champions." ”

Guardiola's answer can be regarded as giving Evergrande enough face, and it also made the Chinese reporters at the scene feel comfortable, look, this is a gentleman's demeanor! I didn't forget to smug a white glance at the reporter and despise him for his sinister intentions.

Of course, Barcelona will use some strength on the field, and it will only be known when the time comes.

As the start of the tournament gets closer and closer, there has been a significant surge in Chinese tourists visiting Japan, according to real-time data from a domestic travel agency. The BOSS of this travel agency is also an avid football fan, and has launched a special Club World Cup tour to watch the football and travel at the same time, and give away the original jerseys of both parties, as well as discounts related to shopping. The effect was immediate, and there was an even greater surge in the number of fans willing to attend the game. The husband watches the ball, the wife buys it, and everyone takes what they need.

At the pre-match press conference, Pep Guardiola attended with the core of the midfield, Iniesta, and a reporter asked: "Guangzhou Evergrande has Wen Zhihao, who just won the AFC Champions League Golden Boot this year and is only 15 years old. And he's currently being liked by a lot of European clubs, would you be setting him up in a particular way for the game? ”

Pep Guardiola scratched the back of his head: "I'm sorry, your question involves team tactics, and I can't answer it. Any opponent on the football pitch is a threat, and even the goalkeeper can kick the ball into the goal. ”

When a Chinese reporter asked Iniesta if he had heard of Wen Zhihao, "Xiaobai" smiled lightly and said frankly: "I must admit that this is the first time I have heard this name." It's not my job to focus on the players, it's my highest priority to win the team. ”

Then it was Evergrande's turn to play, and a reporter relayed the words just now, Wen Zhihao replied calmly: "Barcelona is a team that people respect and yearn for, and it is our honor to play against them." It's normal for a player of Andres Iniesta's level not to have heard of me, he's the benchmark I'm always chasing. The next game will be a tough game for us as a team and we will play against the best in the world. ”

Wen Zhihao paused when he said this, squinted his eyes and scanned the audience, and said with a little stubbornness: "Playing against such a team, you will lose 99 games if you play 100 games, but maybe there will be a miracle in the next game." Elephants are also sometimes bitten by ants. ”

There was an uproar at the scene, with neutral reporters and pro-Barcelona reporters whispering in whispers. People with a little brains understand that with Evergrande's strength, it is not impossible to break ground on the head of Barcelona.

Chinese journalists are in a completely different mood. They frantically pressed the shutter to record Wen Zhihao's words. The first local star announced that he would challenge Barcelona, which is definitely a very hot news, and no matter how you look at it, I feel quite uplifting!

The Spanish domestic media "Le Monde Sports", which supports Barcelona, said: "Even if Barcelona sends a substitute, this game can be easily won!" ”

Another well-known media "Marca" disagreed: "Guangzhou Evergrande has not tasted defeat since May this year, and if Barcelona can't show ten focus, it is very likely to be upset by the Asian champions." ”

Such a statement seems untenable, but behind "Marca" is Barcelona's century-old enemy "Galaxy Battleship" Real Madrid, so the opportunity to discourage the old enemy naturally cannot be missed.

Everything before the game is just an appetizer, and the real main course is on the pitch.

At half past six o'clock in the evening on December 17, Beijing time, the much-anticipated Asia-Europe king showdown will kick off at the Yokohama Arena.

This is not the time for Chinese fans, but in countless homes and restaurants, fans are eating with bowls in their hands and staring at TV screens to watch the live broadcast. Wen's father and Wen's mother, who couldn't go to the scene, were also watching TV at home, and they had no reason to miss such an important game.

"Lao Wen, guess your son's performance today!" Wen's mother, who doesn't usually watch the ball much, also became interested.

Father Wen smoked a cigarette with a smile on his face, did not answer, and gave his expectations in his heart.

Wen Zhihao walked into the stadium that could accommodate 45,000 people, the audience burst out with huge energy, Wen Zhihao felt that the ground was trembling slightly, most of these cheers were for the opponent Barcelona, and the shouts of Evergrande fans were drowned out in the cheers like a tide.

The terrifying atmosphere of the scene, the almost insurmountable and powerful opponent, Wen Zhihao stood on the court, and for the first time felt that the whole person was trembling slightly, excited, and more nervous.

He Wei said to the fans across the country: "The fans at the scene have injected enough passion into the game, and the most anticipated showdown of all Chinese fans is about to begin." ”

At the end of a set of programmed entrance ceremonies, Uruguayan referee Aguilar blew a long whistle and the game officially began.

PS: Second shift in the evening