Unable to send Emma to the airport, Xiang Hao went with the team to the Royal Village of Infantes and to the Love Song Stadium.

Villarreal can be regarded as a powerhouse in La Liga, but it is very unstable, and there is no hardware that can be handled.

The most glorious in recent years, and it can be regarded as the years when Riquelme was there, reviving and rising, and also having the power to fight in Europe.

And 06, the team's most glorious year in the Champions League, entered the semi-finals historically, and they were eliminated by Arsenal.

After that, Riquelme left, and Villarreal struggled for a short period of time. However, last season they finished second in the league and returned to the Champions League. They also performed well and reached the quarterfinals again, much better than Huang Shiro at this stage.

But this time, they met Arsenal, the old rival who grabbed their place in the final last time.

"Shhh

"British, go back!"

"This will be the graveyard of your failures!"

…

By the time Arsenal's bus arrived at the Love Song Stadium, the Villarreal fans had already surrounded them, and the voices of shouting and provocation were repeated.

Although they did not harass in the middle of the night like the Roma fans, they still have a grudge against their opponents, and their attitude will not be much better.

Of course, La Liga fans are relatively civilized, just shouting a few words, and it didn't put much pressure on Arsenal.

Unless they are mortal enemies, the enthusiastic Spaniards are not particularly aggressive, and they have their confidence in today's game because this is their home turf.

At the Stadium of Love Songs, Villarreal played at home against English teams, winning 2 and drawing 3, and have never been beaten by an English team. And in the Champions League, the Love Song Stadium has never been attacked, with 4 wins and 3 draws at home unbeaten, even if it is a European home, it is unbeaten in 15 consecutive games.

The last time Arsenal were able to knock out Villarreal, they relied on a 1-0 score at home and 0-0 away from home, and they didn't have any advantage.

In this encounter, although they lost Riquelme, the team has Llorente and Rossi, and the strength of the front court is stronger, while the midfield has Senna and Eguren, and the attack and defense are more balanced.

That's why they were able to finish second in the league last season.

On the Arsenal side, the away record against La Liga teams is 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses, which is an absolute disadvantage, and the last time it lost in Spain was a Champions League group stage defeat to Sevilla on November 27, 2007.

This summer, the news that Arsenal was poached by Barcelona again, Ximei also reported it, and by the way, it also sang about Arsenal.

So the Champions League drew Arsenal, and Villarreal fans are still very satisfied, and they can finally take revenge.

"Whew, the pitch here is small enough."

Entering the famous Love Song Stadium and boarding the court, Xiang Hao muttered with a little disappointment.

Indeed, the 22,000-seat Love Song Stadium is smaller than the home of any Premier League team, and it doesn't match its reputation in Europe, nor does it match the beautiful, majestic Mediterranean Sea just five kilometres away.

"Hehe, although it's small here, but Hao, you can't underestimate it, the home atmosphere here is something we can't compare to."

Seeing Xiang Hao's disappointed expression, Toure reminded him with a smile.

In 06, Toure came here, when there were Henry, Ljungberg, Ashley Cole and other famous players, Arsenal still failed to capture here, Villarreal relied on the scorching home atmosphere.

The compact design allows the voice of the fans to be transmitted to every piece of turf in the stadium, and the blue and yellow opening stage shows the personality of their team.

The Love Song Stadium is more dynamic and lethal than the 'quiet' Emirates Stadium.

"Hey, Robert, Pascal."

"Hey, Colo." "Thor, congratulations."

…

In the warm-up before the game, the players of both sides greeted each other in a friendly manner, and as Arsenal's former exploits, Pire was naturally welcomed by Arsenal fans. Of course, there is another old acquaintance of Arsenal, and that is Sigan.

The Frenchman, who was also a member of the undefeated team in the past, was a substitute for Campbell and others, and his performance was decent, and he had a good relationship with the Arsenal players.

And seeing Campbell, who left and returned, also touched Pire a little, and said a few more complicated words to him.

Pire wants that kind of treatment, too, but seeing Arshavin, Nasri, Ramsey, Vella, etc., Arsenal's energetic midfielders.

Pire knows that he has no chance, he knows his mentor's idea of building a team, and he understands the level of physical confrontation in the Premier League.

Even in Villarreal, Pire knew that he couldn't stay long, and his consciousness was still there, but some actions could no longer be made, the embodiment of the old.

Piret will return to Arsenal in the future, but it is no longer possible to appear on the pitch wearing his beloved red and white shirt.

"Robert, I'm not going to show mercy today, hehe."

Approaching the big brother's side, Xiang Hao issued his own challenge, laughed, and said hello to him.

"yes, can you keep up with my balls."

Although it is indeed time to talk about old age, but in terms of words, Pire is not so easy to soften, especially his junior brother. gave Xiang Hao a fist in the chest, which was a warning.

"Look, let's go." Xiang Hao 'arrogantly' gestured with his fist, expressed his determination, and returned to the team.

In the warm-up game before the game, the atmosphere was not as targeted as in the Premier League, and there were polite and greetings.

Even if it's the opponent, it's the Champions League, Villarreal and Arsenal players are more enjoying the game and enjoying the anticipation while waiting.

The mental state of the players, in many cases, reflects the demeanor of the head coach.

I have to say that Pire said that the two teams are very similar, and it does make sense, because the manager is very similar.

Nearly 60-year-old professor Arsene Wenger and 56-year-old engineer Manuel Pellegrini are both attack-oriented coaches, paying attention to ball control, focusing on coordination, and sorting out their own attacks.

The coaching philosophy of the two people is very similar, and even the style of doing things is similar, the same gentle and handsome, there is a kind of 'bookish anger', someone once said that the Chilean is La Liga's 'own Wenger'.

However, compared to Arsene Wenger's 'success', the current engineer is only 'just showing his reputation'.

But after this season, Pellegrini will usher in a soaring season, and Real Madrid, who has never been able to dig up Arsene Wenger, has chosen an engineer known as 'La Liga Wenger'.

And today, the real and fake 'Wenger' will officially fight.