Chapter 157: Arsene Wenger's Revenge
Xiao Qing and Messi have not scored for the time being, but it doesn't matter, they will definitely have an excellent performance in the next game; For such top players, you don't have to worry about their ability to adjust at all, they can make timely adjustments in the game, and they will have a strong burst in the next game. Whether it is Arsenal fans or Barcelona fans, they all believe that the absolute strength of their team will definitely be better in the game.
Arsenal and Barcelona are now evenly matched, and they are both playing at a good pace; These are two teams that care about possession, and some of their short passes and advancement skills are excellent; Both teams are now almost equal in possession, and while it may be a bit boring for some fans to watch such a constant passing of the ball, the wonderful flow of the game is a pleasure in itself, and there is no shortage of real attacking action for both teams.
The absolute speed of the little tiger Walcott is a great weapon for Arsenal in the attacking end, and his speed can make Barcelona's defenders feel a lot of pressure; Although Walcott's finishing ability still needs to be improved, when Xiao Qing and Van Persie are standing in the penalty area, as long as the little tiger can send the ball to Xiao Qing's feet, then Arsenal's attack will not lack threat; Arsenal are certainly aware of some of their strengths and reliance, and there is no reason for them to be conservative at this time.
In the 38th minute of the game, Cesc Fabregas received a hidden pass from Sri and crossed from the left side, but there was no one at the back post. The ball was easily cleared by Barcelona. A minute later, Nasri's pass was blocked, Walcott flanked and then gave the penalty area, and Xiao Qing's powerful shot in the box was blocked by Pique.
Arsenal began to step up their attack, and now it is time for Arsenal to fight for the Barcelona goal in a bleak fight; In the first half of the game, Barcelona was very passive, Arsenal needed to try to gain an advantage in the score in the first half of Zuihou time, they could not give Barcelona more opportunities to adjust, they could not let Barcelona with a 0-0 score to take advantage of the halftime to easily get more adjustments.
In the 41st minute, Nasri got another cross from the left. Van Persie headers high under external interference from the penalty spot. Arsenal look really unlucky right now. They lost some of their shooting sensations in this game and they were never able to turn those passes into direct threats to the Barca goal.
Arsenal's offensive momentum is very violent, don't look at the current Barcelona temporary retreat, but they are really not conservative; Don't give Barcelona a chance. Just give them a chance. Then Barcelona will definitely be able to score. Because they are the best attacking team. Because they have the best striker to represent Messi.
In the 44th minute of the game, Messi received a cross from Andres Iniesta and saw that the Arsenal players were not pressing tightly. He decisively shot with his right foot at the edge of the penalty area, Arsenal goalkeeper Szczesny was blocked by his teammates and couldn't save, the ball drilled into the goal, and Messi scored with a shot that was not very good!
1-0, Barcelona fans began to cheer wildly, they now look closer and closer to the Big Ears Cup, they are about to beat Arsenal in the Champions League final again, Barcelona is the strongest team!
Messi is excited, this is his twelfth Champions League goal of the season, although he is still behind Xiao Qing in the scorer list for the time being; But it doesn't matter, this goal has too much meaning for Messi.
This is Messi's goal in the Champions League final, a goal worth a thousand gold, and perhaps a goal that can bring the supreme Big Ears Cup to Barcelona; It was a really great goal for Barcelona and it was probably the most valuable goal for Messi this season. Even if he loses to Xiao Qing on the scorer list, but if he can get the Big Ears Cup, Messi will be the winner of Zuihou. And Messi, who had never scored in England before in his career, has now broken this embarrassing record, and in the Champions League final, Messi has become even stronger and invincible!
Occupying no less than Arsenal fans, Barcelona fans began to celebrate wildly, although this is London, Arsenal's land; But Barcelona fans have travelled far and wide to believe that the team will win the Champions League at the glorious Wembley Stadium, and they will not let the team fall even on the momentum in this crucial game. The current Barcelona fans are proud and excited because the team took the lead, they withstood the pressure and they are now getting closer and closer to the Big Ears Cup!
At this time, Arsenal fans were silent and painful; Barcelona are now in the lead, which will undoubtedly make it difficult for Arsenal in the second half. Barcelona is a strong team, although Arsenal seemed to have a slight advantage in the first half of the game, but now Barcelona is playing with momentum, and it is really not a simple matter to win in the hands of Barcelona.
And Arsenal fans seem to have a premonition of unhappiness, the Champions League champion's defending curse has once again appeared in front of them, although Arsenal reached the Champions League final this season, but they are really worried that Arsenal will fall to the closest to success, they are really worried that Arsenal will lose in this game, will become the fourth team to fall in the Champions League final after the tragedy of the role.
Xiao Qing and his teammates were very silent, watching the Barcelona players celebrating wildly, the Gunners at this time were really in mixed moods; Of course, they know that it will not be easy to make a comeback at the hands of Barcelona, and they certainly know that Messi's shot on goal was a bit of luck. But Arsenal are behind now, they need to face more difficulties in the next games, and if they want to win the Champions League, then they need to work harder.
There was silence in the dressing room, and the Arsenal players would have been very happy with the first half of the game, if it wasn't for Messi's goal; It's a pity that football's shijie doesn't have ifs, now Arsenal are behind, and they need to work harder in the game now. In the Champions League final, when their opponents are a mighty Barcelona, a goal difference is really not a simple matter.
"In 2006, it was supposed to be in the middle of May, I remember, at the Stade de France." After a long silence, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who was holding his chin in his hands, spoke, giving the Arsenal players some time to rest, and now it was time for him to boost the team's morale as manager.
Less than 20 minutes into the game, Lehmann burst out of the box to bring down Samuel Eto'o, who appeared to be the first player to be sent off in a Champions League final; Lehmann is still part of our squad, but unfortunately he is not eligible to participate, and Samuel Eto'o has left Barca. We played with 10 men, but in the first half it was Thierry Henry's pinpoint free-kick that set up Campbell to score and we took the lead. Arsene Wenger seemed to be caught up in his own memories, a memory that made him extremely sad.
'We were very close to success at the time, even though we were 10 men, but we worked hard defensively and we didn't give Barcelona more chances. They continued to make substitutions, and they were cornered; But it's only ten minutes, and we're only ten minutes away; First, an offside position that seemed to me to be misjudged at the moment, Samuel Eto'o equalised; Then Larsson got through our goal and they came back from behind to win! Arsene Wenger smiled, a little sad, but also calm, "We lost, we lost the Champions League that I thought I had a good chance of, and that was the first time I came close to winning the Champions League. ”
'Lads, now we didn't lose, we were just one goal behind. Thinking about that Champions League final, I thought we were going to win, but we fell in the middle of the game. We're good, we're a strong team; I admit that Barcelona are very strong at the moment, but they don't have a great record and honours like Arsenal; With 45 minutes to go, I hope you give it your all in the second half and I believe the win belongs to Arsenal. Arsene Wenger took one look at the players and said very seriously.
'We continued to stick to our tactics in the second half and as long as we had our own rhythm we had the game not ending early with a goal. Barcelona is strong, but Arsenal is even better; By the way, boys, I hope you will help me with my revenge; The defeat five years ago is unforgettable for me, and now it's my chance to get revenge, although a lot of players have left the team now, but it's a chance for me to get revenge, just because they are Barcelona, they are Barca who have beaten Arsenal! Arsene Wenger's words stunned the Arsenal players, who had never expected Arsene Wenger to say such a thing at this time.
"Boss, it's not over yet, we beat Barcelona last season; Their goal was just luck and I'm sure they won't be so lucky in the second half, we'll beat Barcelona and I'll score. I want to win the Champions League again, but I'm even more determined than you. Xiao Qing smiled, cleaning up his frustration, Xiao Qing and his teammates needed to continue to work hard for the second half of the game.
"Hey guys, the game is just the beginning, let's take down Barcelona in the forty-five minutes of the second half!" Cesc Fabregas is also a rare slogan to shout the slogan of defeating Barcelona, but this is indeed a slogan that excites the Arsenal players! (To be continued......)