Arsenal and Barcelona, the pair of arguably the most attacking teams, went 0-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, which was something that no one expected. In the eyes of fans and the media, this gimmicky game should be a wonderful collision like Mars hitting the earth, a decisive battle of bayonets to the death, and a wonderful battle against each other.

But now it doesn't look like that at all, although both teams did play a good attack for a while, but both teams also had reservations on the offensive end, they didn't show their best form at all, and this game obviously didn't live up to the expectations of the fans and the media.

Although Arsenal has stated before the game that they will stick to their own style, which is what fans and the media think are attacking battles; However, at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal did not counter Barcelona's attack with an attack as promised before the game, and the unstable defense in Arsenal's mouth became an insurmountable barrier for Barcelona.

In this game, Arsenal successfully limited Xavi and Iniesta, when Arsenal strengthened the possession in the midfield, when Arsenal also strengthened the disruption of Barcelona's rhythm in the game, Barcelona was really awkward in this game, especially Arsenal's aggressive defense, which made Barcelona even more uncomfortable, they did not play the best way of playing in this game.

While a 0-0 score is not much of an advantage for Arsenal, a 0-0 scoreline means that anything is possible, especially this time when Arsenal managed to stop the football giants from conquering and the second leg at Camp Nou will be tough. But for Arsenal it wasn't a problem at all. Because now Arsenal is very confident that they will play the final showdown with Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Arsenal are also confident of being the winners.

A 0-0 draw at home to Barcelona ended Barcelona's record of 29 consecutive Champions League goals, and it was good news that Barcelona did not score away goals. However, Arsenal failed to win at home and were forced to go to the Camp Nou a week later to win the game, which is undoubtedly a difficult situation. However, Arsenal's generals all believe that Arsenal has a better chance of qualifying, because Barcelona is afraid of Arsenal. Because Arsenal has more initiative and psychological advantage at this time.

Zero to zero is not a bad outcome, but it is not a good outcome either. The last time Barcelona played 0-0 in the Champions League was in the 2009-2010 group stage, when they were held to a 0-0 draw away by Rubin Kazan. Putting aside everything else, I have to say that Arsenal also completed a beautiful game in this game, although this is not the way Arsenal is good at playing, but being able to use the containment of Xiao Qing and others, coupled with Arsenal's tactics such as man-marking and timely packing at the defensive end, also makes Messi very uncomfortable, and Barcelona's proud tactics have not been played at all at the Emirates Stadium.

A dull draw at home for Arsenal seemed acceptable, while for Barcelona there was not so much to be happy about, and the disadvantage for Barcelona was that they failed to score away goals. Then the second leg must be won. But Barcelona's home defense in the knockout stages of the Champions League doesn't seem to be too good, and Arsenal don't seem to be afraid at all at the Camp Nou. In this away game, Arsenal will definitely launch a crazy attack, and this is not good news for Barcelona, although they are very capable in attack, but in the defensive end of the Barcelona performance is also lacking in many times.

The draw also made the fans a little unhappy, and they were more frustrated that Barcelona did not score against Arsenal, and the two teams scored seven goals in a single game in the knockout round two years ago, which made people feel that the game was more open, more exciting, and more beautiful.

However, the mentality of both sides in the knockout round has changed, so the openness of the game has been affected relatively speaking. Whether to let go of the level of competition with the opponent, or to curb the level of the opponent, the two changes in mentality have led to some changes in the course of the game and the past between the two teams; They know each other very well, and they will try their best to be more secure in the game, because they all know that the opponent is very strong, and there can be no mistakes at this time.

Overall, Arsenal's defence was quite reassuring, but progression to Arsenal would certainly require a tougher game at Camp Nou. After returning to Camp Nou, Barcelona's fighting power will be more terrifying and terrifying than this one at the Emirates Stadium, and Arsenal will be greeted by a more difficult game than this one.

Arsenal's success lies in the team's overall defense, and in addition to the backline, the Arsenal midfielders are also quite good defensively. However, it is not Arsenal's style of play to know that Arsenal may be able to maintain a high level of defense in a game, but it is impossible to expect Arsenal to become a defensive powerhouse immediately. In this game, it is possible for Arsenal to suddenly control the tempo of the game and try to get a draw at home, because Barcelona do not dare to attack now.

But in the decisive battle at Camp Nou in the second leg, Barcelona, which has no choice, is bound to burst out with the strongest attack, which is a huge challenge to Arsenal's defense; What's more, Arsenal also have to fight for goals in the second leg, and Arsenal can't expect to drag the game into a penalty shootout to gamble on luck or the psychological tolerance of the players.

Barcelona's enemy is themselves, as long as they can adjust to their best condition, it is difficult for a team to stop Barcelona without injury. When Barcelona themselves have link-up problems, poor personnel and poor form to play at their level, other teams have a chance to win. The only constant in the world is change, and everything changes. For Barça, the problems they face now are multifaceted. If the Barcelona players, especially Xavi, can maintain their best form and the injured players can return, Barcelona will still be an almost unbeatable team.

But the Arsenal they have to face is also such a team, maybe Arsenal seems to be more deficient in many cases, but it must be admitted that Arsenal's strengths are also very obvious, Arsenal can use their best style of play to win the game, Arsenal can use their excellent attack in such a game to cover up all the shortcomings. That's Arsenal because they have their own tactical support, because they have their own way of winning.

With a 0-0 draw in the first leg, there may be some people talking about the outcome and process of a game, and there may be media dissecting the prospects or choices that Arsenal and Barcelona need to make at this time. But for Xiao Qing and his teammates, this is not a problem at all, the current Arsenal players are very satisfied, the team has achieved a very good strategic effect in the first leg, and the current Gunners only need to have a better performance in the second leg.

The road has to be taken one step at a time, what Arsenal need now is to keep their feet on the ground, they have achieved their goal in the first leg, so it will be easier in the second leg. Now Arsenal's players are in very good shape and preparation, because they know that even if it is only a 0-0 draw, even if it is a second leg of the game that needs to be played away, but now the pressure is more concentrated on the Barcelona side, and now Arsenal still has a small initiative.

The Arsenal players are getting more and more nervous now, and now they can feel more and more pressure; This is no joke, although Arsenal now seem to be going hand in hand on all fronts, and Arsenal are doing very well now, but it is important to know that the current Gunners are at a critical moment in the league and the Champions League, and now it is a time to win the title, and at this time the Gunners have to put in more effort.

In the Champions League, in the face of a strong opponent like Barcelona, even if Arsenal thinks they are the best team, they are not inferior to any team at all, but the Gunners cannot have any carelessness at this time, because the current Arsenal only has some slight advantages, in the face of a strong opponent like Barcelona, once there is any relaxation, then it will pay a huge price, and it is also a painful price that cannot be beared.

Maybe for Arsenal is still in a very good situation in the league now, now Arsenal has a clear lead in the league, there are less than ten rounds left in the league now, this is a good opportunity for Arsenal, the current Gunners only need to continue to work hard in the league, then they can completely kill the suspense of the league title race, in fact, as long as the current Arsenal does not collapse, whether it is Manchester City or Manchester United want to catch up with the chance is not large.

Although it was a dull draw at home, Arsenal also need to continue to prepare for the next second leg against Barcelona; However, Arsenal still needs to continue to prepare for the league games at this time, which is also a relative pain for Arsenal. Because Arsenal is now winning the league with a good momentum, they naturally need to go all out at this time; Barcelona basically have no hope of winning the league title, and now they only need to prepare for the second leg with all their might.

Multi-front battles, and they are all at a critical moment, and now Arsenal also needs to work hard! (To be continued......)