Chapter 47: Luck in Barcelona!

Amid the loud cheers at Old Trafford, the commentator's mouth seemed to turn into a machine gun and continued to roar: "The ball is in again!" It's Shaq again! Another 'Shaq GOAL'! 3:2, Shaq's two goals let us complete the reversal! The race was back on track and we took the lead again! We're going to win this game! ”

The morale of the "Red Devils" has exploded, but Leeds United is already in turmoil. Hausen, Ben? Parker, Nelson? Oliveira, Banetta, prunes? Vrsarico and Caruzo, who used to be teammates with Shaq, have now completely lost confidence, and in the face of Shaq, who has no problem with his form, anyone who is his opponent will have no confidence.

Laudrup began to make substitutions, he even used the "beast" Tevez who had not appeared on the field for a long time, but it was all in vain, Manchester United not only took the lead in attack, but their defense also changed the careless style of the first half, becoming fierce and ferocious, fouling when it should be fouled, and kicking when it should be kicked, not giving Tevez and Nelson at all? Oliveira any chance.

Leeds United's counterattack is the fastest and best among the 20 Premier League teams this season, which is also the result of statistics.

In this way, the "Young Guards", who were behind the score, were even more uncomfortable, and they had to think about tying the score. You have to guard against being scored again by the opponent, this game ...... It's really hard to kick!

The game went by, and in the end, Leeds United, who were playing away, failed to score again. Although the quality of Manchester United's several counterattacks was quite high, they failed to achieve anything in the end under the full defense of the "Young Guards".

At the end of the 90 minutes, the result of the game ended in a 3-2 win for Manchester United and Leeds United being eliminated from the FA Cup.

In his post-match press conference, Laudrup took all the blame for the loss on himself: "The main reason why we lost this game was me, when the team took the lead. I didn't make the right choice, and most importantly I underestimated Shaq's role, even though Shaq wasn't back to 100 percent. But he was already very threatening and his negligence with Shaq ended up causing us to lose the game, which was my mistake. ”

Laudrup's words are beautiful, but anyone with a discerning eye knows it. It's just a trick of his gentleness. As a manager who has just been in charge of Leeds United for a short time, he has done a good job, but if he wants to really control Leeds United, integrating the dressing room is obviously a top priority.

Simon's turn? When Grayson spoke, he was less polite: "I'm very happy with the spirit of never giving up and fighting to the end, and after today's game, I think those who doubt Shaq can shut up completely, I said it a long time ago." Shaq is world-class even if he can only play at 50 per cent. He's the best player in the world, there's no one! He's the best! ”

"Simon, do you think Shaq is back to his best?"

"No!"

Simon? After hearing this question, Grayson shook his head decisively: "Shaq has not yet returned to his peak form, although Shaq scored two goals in these two games, this is not the best Shaq, but I believe it will not be long before everyone can see the omnipotent Shaq again." ”

After the game, the voice of Black Shaq in English football almost completely disappeared, because Shaq had proved that his form was getting better and better, and it was useless for those people to say anything.

In the 25th round of the Premier League, Shaq scored twice to help Manchester United beat Sunderland 4-0 away, and then scored twice in the fourth round of the FA Cup replay, helping Manchester United complete a big comeback to beat his old club Leeds United 3-2, and have scored four goals in two games in a row.

After scoring four goals in two consecutive games, Shaq's mentality also relaxed, before he himself faintly doubted his state, although only subconsciously, he didn't believe that there was a magical "black foot", his state would be a problem, but this faint worry has disappeared after these two games, his confidence has regained, taking advantage of the rest of the day after the game, and took Zong Wan'er and the two of them to Waterloo forty miles away to watch the sea and eat seafood, and enjoy the world of the two.

After the big game against Leeds United, the players can relax, Simon? Grayson, on the other hand, could not relax for the slightest, on the contrary, he was more nervous than usual, because the first round of the knockout rounds after the Champions League reached the last 16 was about to begin, and United would face ...... Barcelona.

In the group stage, Barcelona was pressed to the second place in the group by the "Blue Moon" Manchester City because of the win-loss relationship, and they encountered the "Red Devils" Manchester United after entering the round of 16.

After being sacked by Barcelona last season for not doing well in coaching, this season they brought back Juan, who had coached Villarreal? Garrido, the forty-five-year-old head coach, although he has good coaching ability, but the current Barcelona can no longer be compared with the "Universe Team".

The 36-year-old captain Puyol is in a fluctuating state, the 35-year-old Xavi's ability to control the game has weakened, the 30-year-old Iniesta is not in good physical condition as before, the 27-year-old Messi has begun to miss more and more games due to the increase in injuries, Neymar is often injured because of the style of play, and Cesc Fabregas has never been the main player since he returned to Barcelona, because his playing ideas and style are no longer pure Barcelona style.

In addition, there are various problems such as the overall aging of the team, and the combined result is the decline of Barcelona's overall combat effectiveness, although the La Masia academy still sends new blood such as Diego and Montoya. Bojan was recovered from Rome, but Barcelona's results still slipped.

Now, Barcelona has been pinned down by Real Madrid in Spain. The difference between them and Real Madrid is currently as much as 9 points, and even Sevilla and Villarreal have surpassed Barcelona in the standings, and the once unbeatable "Cosmos" is now only fourth in the La Liga standings, but only three points away from Sevilla in second place.

Although they have not yet lost a single game in La Liga, Barcelona's significant decline in strength is still an indisputable fact.

When Barcelona's own combat effectiveness declined, they met Manchester United in the Champions League, which also made Barcelona fans lament. They feel their team's Champions League journey is coming to an end.

The current Manchester United is not the Manchester United of last season, and the manager Simon was poached from the "quadruple winner" Leeds United? After Grayson and Shaq, Manchester United have become the toughest team in Europe this season.

Originally, Shaq's form has been at a low point recently. Barcelona fans also saw some hope that the team would continue to move forward, but with Shaq's two braces in those two games, Barcelona's future turned bleak. Barcelona's luck is really bad!

Before Manchester United arrived in Barcelona. Head coach Juan? Garrido has already begun to vaccinate his team and fans: "We are now in a very difficult period, we are suffering from an unprecedented number of injuries, and it has been confirmed that Neymar, Cesc Fabregas, Pique and many other main players will not be able to play, so I hope the team and the fans can recognize the facts, although we played at home in the first leg against Manchester United, this game is obviously more difficult for both sides!" ”

Juan? Garrido's words were a bit demoralizing, but no one from Barcelona would have any objections. Manchester United are in good shape, and there are basically no injuries in the team. Simon? Grayson can set up the formation as he likes, but Barcelona is really short of major generals, and even if he fights at home, he is really not favored.

However, as the former "six champions", Barcelona's pride is still there, and Messi, Iniesta, Puyol and others have said that they will fight to the end for the dignity of the team at Camp Nou.

Barcelona's fan organizations have also issued a call for all fans to cheer on the team during the game and accompany the team until the end.

This effect, is precisely Juan? What Garido wants, knowing that his team is inferior to Manchester United, can only resort to this tactic of mourning to boost the team's fighting spirit and morale, and there is no other way to beat Manchester United.

For Juan? Garrido's little trick, Simon? Grayson wasn't deceived, but he didn't bother to use any other means, because his team didn't need it at all.

On the day of Manchester United's arrival in Barcelona, Simon? Grayson held a pre-game press conference at the hotel, where he announced his team's starting lineup and bench list, showing strong confidence while "Brutal Simon" was even more domineering......

"It's not my first time at Camp Nou, it's the biggest team in the world and the best fans, but unfortunately I'm still here as an opponent, so ...... I'm here to conquer the Camp Nou this time. ”

Simon? Grayson's words made the English reporters on the scene burst into cheers and applause, but the Spanish reporters were not in a good mood, but they were speechless. Grayson led Leeds United to defeat Barcelona in the group stage, and then beat Real Madrid in the quarterfinals, which wiped out the two best teams in Spain at once, which naturally made the "brutal Simon" have a proud capital, even if they are not angry, they can only wait for the results of the match between Manchester United and Barcelona before they have a chance to counterattack.

I thought there would be nothing to do after the New Year, but now the fat man found that he was a little lacking in skills, and his daughter-in-law worked the night shift in the past two days, and she had to get the child until midnight every day, and she was about to be fifteen again, all kinds of busy work, all kinds of things, it was really ...... Alas!

But the fat man has an account in his heart, and he currently owes 19 chapters! Rest assured, you will pay it back! Don't be afraid to settle accounts, and don't be afraid to be late for a good meal! ^_^ (To be continued......)