March is another relatively easy month.

In the whole of March, there were only three Premier League games and two Champions League group stage games. For a team like Blackburn, who have already made it out of the Champions League group stage, this March has been too easy.

That's why George is very unhappy with the Premier League fixtures now.

In some months, it's almost every two days, but in March, it's almost every 10 days. Even if it is to let primary school students go up to make up the schedule, it is much better than these football association masters.

On March 7, Blackburn Rovers played the fifth game of the second round of the group stage of the Champions League.

For Blackburn, who have already appeared in the group, this game is a game of chicken ribs. Looking at Bayern's momentum now, it is difficult to get the first place in this group. In the case of the group, George is also unwilling to fight to the death with Bayern. Just for a group first place?

Recharge now, and when the time comes, destroy the strong team in the knockout round, and immediately make Blackburn famous.

In the final round of the group stage, it was even an away defeat to Bayern. It's just because Bayern doesn't pay attention to it. So George didn't think about fighting Bayern to the death.

Therefore, the match with Spartak Moscow, George did not pay much attention to it. Let the players who haven't played in the Champions League yet get a good feel for it. And Spartak Moscow, which has been eliminated, did not pay much attention to this game.

The game was played dullly.

In the end, Blackburn drew 1-1 with Spartak Moscow at home. At the end of five games, Blackburn had three wins, one draw and one loss, scoring 10 points.

After this game, Blackburn Rovers have not been in the league. Until March 14, Blackburn Rovers challenged the final game of the second round of the Champions League group stage.

Away to Bayern.

Before this game, George had analysed a lot of gains and losses. But in the end, it was decided not to fight with Bayern. Because even if it is a victory over Bayern, there is only one benefit. It's just to boost the morale of the team.

There are no practical benefits other than this role.

Because in the last game, Bayern won against Galatasaray. As a result, Bayern now have five wins in five games and have fifteen points. The first place in the group stage has already been determined.

Bayern also didn't want to fight Blackburn to the death. Bayern are European giants, and they don't need to beat Blake to prove their quality. So in the last game they went through the motions.

But this kind of game that goes through the motions is even more beautiful.

Bayern and Blackburn, at the Olympic Stadium in Munich are playing big attacking football. The backlines of both sides are almost unguarded, and both sides only know how to attack. Heathfield is actually a bit of a conservative coach, and George, although sometimes adventurous, is also a coach who does whatever it takes to win.

But this unburdened game made the two teams completely free to play.

The final score was also staggering.

The two teams scored six goals at the Olympic Stadium in Munich, which ended in a draw with three strokes.

But no one will take him seriously.

With the big names in the second round of the group stage of the Champions League, the list of the Champions League quarterfinals has also come out. Group A was dominated by Manchester United and Valencia, with Valencia first and Manchester United second. Group B is Milan and Deportivo La Coruna, with Deportivo first and Milan second. Group C is Bayern and Blackburn, Bayern first, Blackburn second. Group D is qualified by Real Madrid and Arsenal, with Real Madrid first and Arsenal second.

Although many media outlets on the European continent do not admit it, the Premier League's gradual strength has already shown some performance.

Since Manchester United won the Champions League in 98-99, Premier League teams have formed a group advantage in the Champions League. In the 99-00 years, Manchester United and Chelsea reached the quarter-finals. In 00-01, it was Manchester United, Arsenal, and Blackburn Rovers who reached the quarterfinals.

Even in the original history, there are Manchester United, Arsenal, and Leeds United in the quarterfinals of the Champions League this season.

It's just that the Premier League teams have not performed well in the knockout rounds, and La Liga has been too strong in recent seasons, so everyone has not paid attention to the rise of the Premier League. Now the overall strength of the Premier League has risen steadily, as long as the number has accumulated to a certain point, quantitative changes will cause qualitative changes.

George is now focused on Blackburn's opponent in the knockout rounds. Blackburn's possible opponents are Valencia, Deportivo La Coruna and Real Madrid, all three of whom are La Liga teams.

And all three opponents are difficult to deal with. Needless to say, Real Madrid is one of the strongest teams in European football at the moment. And even Deportivo and Valencia are not easy to deal with. Deportivo La Coruna, known as the "Super Laco", was the champion of La Liga last season. Being able to overwhelm Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia to become the champion of La Liga can also show the strength of Super Laco.

Another Valencia, this one goes without saying. He was also the team that reached the Champions League final last season. And why is Valencia famous, and how Cooper became the manager of Inter. As a fan, George is clearly remembered.

Cooper was able to become Inter manager because he reached the Champions League final in Valencia for two consecutive seasons. Although he failed to win the championship, this result also made Cooper a world famous coach.

Which opponent can be drawn, George doesn't know.

But even if he ran into any opponent, George was not afraid. Even if he meets Real Madrid, George believes that the chance of appearing is half and half.

George had to play a Premier League game before going to the draw.

On March 17, Blackburn Rovers faced Everton at home.

It's really hard for Everton to live now. There is a natural liking for Everton George. This is not because Li Tie played at Everton later, but because the future Everton is a Premier League powerhouse.

Although they could not win the title, no strong team dared to ignore Everton.

Because there is a Scottish coach Moyes in Everton. David Moyes was one of George's favorite coaches when he was a fan. Among the smaller teams in the Premier League, George's favourite manager is David Moyes.

David Moyes is also a young manager, having become the club's head coach at the age of 34. At the age of thirty-nine, he became the manager of the Premier League club Everton.

During their time at Everton, they invested pitifully. But Everton are still a powerhouse in the Premier League that no one can afford to ignore. Therefore, George has a good impression of Moyes.

There are also some good feelings about Everton. It's just that the current Everton is not the Everton after Moyes took over. The strength is very poor, and the morale of the team is low. Blackburn Rovers faced such an Everton at home and came to a carnage.

A 6-0 win at home to Everton. Centre-back Rio Ferdinand turned out to be the top two goals in this game. Duff also scored two goals, plus a long-range shot from Rieser and Davao, who started in place of Klose. Suker also scored a goal.

This 6-0 made Blackburn's previous decline completely erase.

It's a pity that because Manchester United won 2-0 at home to Leicester City in this round of games. Therefore, the difference between the points of the two teams is still five points.

After playing Everton, George was involved in the draw for the Champions League quarter-finals.

"Professor, it's not easy to see you here again."

George saw Arsene Wenger joking with him.

Arsene Wenger certainly understood what George meant. So a slight smile. "Maybe we'll meet in the final?"

"Good ambition!"

In fact, George really admires Arsenal this season. Two consecutive groups were placed in the Group of Death, first Juventus and Lazio in the second round of the group stage. The fact that they were able to break through twice in this group of death also shows that Arsene Wenger's Arsenal are gradually adapting to the Champions League.

Arsene Wenger's Arsenal were eliminated early in the Champions League in previous seasons.

But this season Arsenal are starting to bounce back.

Talking and laughing with George, Ferguson wouldn't have come over at all. Arsene Wenger also did not welcome Ferguson, and the two were like a rooster duel.

Soon the draw for the quarterfinals began.

In the current Champions League knockout round, it is impossible to come out of the fish belly troops. The teams that were able to break through the group stage twice were teams with exceptional strength and sufficient bench thickness. Unlike later, after only one group stage of the Champions League, there are still many fish belly troops in the round of 16.

Even for balance, there may be one or two fish belly troops in the top eight.

But the quarterfinals are different now. The top teams are all strong teams.

Valencia, the first place in Group A, was drawn to Blackburn, the second place in Group C. This lottery George is neither good nor bad in his heart, so-so. It's just that George didn't expect his team to be the first team to be drawn.

Then the draw for the other teams came to an end.

Manchester United met old enemies Bayern Munich, Real Madrid met Milan, who also had Champions League genes, and Arsenal met Deportivo La Coruna.

The first match of the Champions League quarterfinals will be played on April 4.

Before that, Blackburn have one more Premier League game to play.

On March 31, Blackburn Rovers hosted this season's dark horse Ipswich. Dark horse? I'll beat you into a bear blind, pretty much the same.

Before the Champions League knockout rounds begin, George can't let United continue to narrow the scoreline. In this round, Manchester United and Blackburn kicked off at the same time. Blackburn faced Ipswich and didn't give the dark horse any face.

A clean 2-0 win at home to Ipswich Town.

When the news came from the other venue, all the Blackburn Rovers cheered. The whole of Ewood Park became a sea of joy.

Because Ferguson's Manchester United was kicked twice by Liverpool at Anfield, and lost 0-2. In this way, the points of the two teams were restretched to eight points.

George was smirking smirked beside him.

Liverpool is indeed an old giant. This season against Manchester United is a home and away double.

George really wanted to thank Houllier at this time. Hollier, you're amazing, I like you so much. Eight points, so that the pressure on George plummeted.

(To be continued)