Chapter 150: The Hat-trick vs. the Big Four

Although Messi's senior year once saved Barcelona from a desperate situation, they saw the hope of reversing and advancing to the semi-finals; But it was worth the end of the game, and Barcelona only maintained a 4-3 home reversal against Arsenal. However, although Arsenal and Barcelona played 6-6 in the big score, Arsenal advanced to the semi-finals of the Champions League by virtue of the advantage of away goals.

Although Barcelona seemed to win the game with two goals in five minutes, Barcelona was not a defeat at all, especially now that the mainstream media have unanimously attacked Barcelona, especially the media in England, who are really going to take Arsenal as all their hopes.

Xiao Qing was sent off for a wonderful performance by Busquets, although Arsenal began to protest and appeal after the game, but UUEFA's suppression of the Premier League has long been obvious; Although it is true that there is no Barcelona that UEFA prefers in the current Champions League, there are still some options that are more hode than Premier League teams.

Arsenal's semi-final opponent is Inter Milan, who have reached the Champions League semi-final for the first time in nearly seven years, which is also a team that UEFA does not like very much, because the manager of this team is Jose Mourinho.

From 2004-05 to 2008-09, Premier League teams won 12 of the 20 Champions League semi-finals. But this season's Premier League finally suffered a waterloo, and the strong Premier League basically lost completely in this season's Champions League, because now only Arsenal is left in the Champions League.

Liverpool were eliminated in the group stage, and Chelsea lost to Inter Milan in the quarter-finals; Now Arsenal was lucky enough to break through at the Camp Nou, but the original hope of the Premier League Manchester United was eliminated in the game against Bayern Munich due to the disadvantage of away goals. Now Arsenal is the only Premier League player in the Champions League. This is completely negative compared to the previous three years when there must be three Premier League seats in the Champions League semi-finals.

Although it is true that Arsenal is still in the Premier League now. But such an Arsenal really has no fighting power; Their opponents are the ever-in-form Serie A hegemons Inter Milan under the Magic Bird. The most important thing is that Arsenal are already full of injuries, but now they still need to face the embarrassment of losing their absolute core. It is really difficult for Arsenal to make a difference in the Champions League now, because Inter Milan, who want to perform in the Champions League urgently, will not waste such a good opportunity.

The Premier League is almost completely wiped out, and there must be a brother who is very happy, UEFA President Michel Platini. Since beating Swedish veteran Johansson in 2007 to become the first former president to be crowned as a former star, Platini has been relentless in his egalitarianism for more than three years. Cracking down on Haoqiang, he, like his biggest ally and FIFA President Sepp Blatter, sees the Premier League as a thorn in his side.

At the end of the day, Platini doesn't want to see the Premier League dominate, especially over the past few years, when the Premier League's monopoly on the Champions League has been engulfed day after year, which is at odds with the French egalitarian policy of benefiting small countries. UEFA has been interested in supporting Barcelona's recovery in recent years, and some fans have even put forward the idea of "Barcelona's godfather" in conspiracy theories. It is also a question about Platini's exclusion from the Premier League. This year, Platini finally got his wish. There is no need to see the pattern of three English vs. XX in the semi-finals.

If there is an objective reason for the slump that these four teams have suffered this season, it is undoubtedly injuries. This season, the top four have suffered a large number of injury problems, which has also affected the results of European competitions and leagues, not only the Champions League has not had outstanding results, but the league championship also continues to be difficult to solve at this time, but the points may not be so high.

Liverpool were the first to be recruited, and at the beginning of the season, Gerrard, Torres, Glenn? Johnson, Benayoun and other main players have fallen one after another, and the new signing Aquilani who was replaced by Alonso was also unable to play due to injury, which directly caused Liverpool to struggle on two fronts; Although after the return of Gerrard, Torres and others in the middle of the season, Liverpool has become much more comfortable coping with the double line, but the problem is that the current results in the Europa League are good, but even the top four positions in the league are difficult to secure.

Chelsea were also unlucky, with defender Essien suffering an aggravated injury while playing at the Africa Cup of Nations and the season was scrapped. In the Champions League quarterfinals and Inter Milan, Cech and Ashley? Cole and Essien are absent; Inter Milan, on the other hand, have not been affected by the slightest injury, and the strength of the two teams has led to the final result, which is beyond Ancelotti's ability to change. These injuries have also greatly affected Chelsea's results in the league, and now Chelsea are almost suppressed by Arsenal with no hope of winning the title, and now they can only pray that Arsenal will continue to make mistakes.

Manchester United's biggest problem has been the collective injury of the backline, in the middle of the season Neville, Brown, Vidic, Ferdinand were once collectively injured, unable to make up the back line, and even appeared Fletcher, Carrick cameo central defender, Park Ji-sung played right-back "spectacle". At a critical stage of the season, Owen said goodbye to the season, and the season began to be the top outburst, and Rooney was injured after the first game against Bayern. Manchester United are tragic, they hate at home in the Champions League because of their disadvantage on away goals; As for the league, they have just been beaten by Chelsea and almost lost the chance to compete for the title.

Arsenal's injury problems have been throughout the season, the number one center Van Persie was injured at the beginning of the season, and then Bendtner, Eduardo and others have also been plagued by injuries, although Xiao Qing's outstanding performance temporarily took over the urgent need, but this is indeed a weakening of Arsenal's strength.

Although in the winter transfer, Wenger introduced Campbell in time as a defensive backup, but Arsenal suffered a series of dooms in the second half; Ramsey broke his leg, and other Fabregas and others also suffered minor injuries; In the first game against Barcelona, he lost Arshavin and Gala in less than half time, and let Cesc Fabregas reimburse the season after the whole game, and in the second game against Barcelona, the defender Song was injured, and Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger could only face Messi and Xavi with half of the main lineup.

Although the ending is a little lucky, this can only be regarded as Xiao Qing's outburst, which can definitely not be regarded as an absolute manifestation of Arsenal's strength.

The surge in injuries in the Premier League's top four is largely due to a busy schedule. Due to the existence of domestic competitions such as the FA Cup and League Cup, there are far more double matches a week than in other leagues. Since mid-to-late February until now, the four giants of the Premier League have basically played double games every week, and they have not fallen every week. The winter break is a period of recuperation and adjustment for teams from Italy, Spain, Germany and other countries, but the Premier League does not, and it is changed during Christmas, and Boxing Day is even arranged for two rounds in three days. In addition, the high-intensity, fast-paced, and fierce confrontation of the Premier League has higher physical requirements than other leagues, and the physical consumption and injuries of players may often be greater.

Arsenal are now the only Premier League players to remain in the Champions League, which is also a big blow to the English media who believe that the Premier League is the first league; The Premier League is strong, but this season's European performance is a bit embarrassing.

Although Arsenal advanced to the semi-finals of the Champions League, such a performance cannot be said to be the full focus of media attention; Arsenal are now the only Champions League seed in the Premier League, which has attracted attention, but the media may not be as concerned as England, because for many other countries, they are more concerned about everything in this match between Arsenal and Barcelona.

Messi completed the senior in this game, and he almost helped Barcelona complete the Jedi counterattack; Messi has shown what he can do, he is definitely a top player in Shijie and he is able to help the team do well. Although Xiao Qing's goal once silenced the Camp Nou, Messi used the first "big four" in his career to help Barcelona complete the big reversal.

Although Messi's goal gave Barcelona fans so much hope, it is a pity that Messi and Barcelona fell to the closest moment of success. Messi's quality is unquestionable, he has everything to be a great player; This should have been one of the masterpieces of Messi's career, but unfortunately Xiao Qing's performance undoubtedly ruined the glory that originally belonged to Messi alone.

Xiao Qing completed a hat-trick, and for Barcelona fans, they are even numb; Xiao Qing scored again, and Barcelona fans couldn't even raise any interest, because they had already seen too many Xiao Qing break through Barcelona's goal. Xiao Qing completed a hat trick in both legs with Barcelona, scoring six goals in two games, and Barcelona wanted to cry without tears!

Although Messi completed the first senior of his career, this is indeed a matter of pride; However, Messi did not score in the first leg, which is also a factor that now looks to be contributing to Barca's Champions League exit. And although Xiao Qing only completed a hat trick in this game, it seems that this wonderful performance is still weaker than Messi, but don't forget that Xiao Qing has a hat trick in both rounds of the game, and his stability is obviously higher!

Xiao Qing almost single-handedly defeated the six-time champion Barcelona, such a performance made Xiao Qing get a higher evaluation, and now Xiao Qing seems to have begun to attack a higher position and honor after defeating Messi.

Double hat-trick and big four, this is definitely a classic quarter-final contest; Of course, it would be better if there were no surprises that were embarrassing and infuriating. (To be continued......)