No. 208: The battle of life and death in the Champions League
Dongfang Chen returned from injury, and the Barcelona people also got the news, but they were not worried about this at all, they all thought that even Dongfang Chen's comeback would have little impact on them, and it was still their Barcelona team that advanced.
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said in an interview with media reporters: "Dongfangchen's strength is indeed very powerful, and they are indeed a big threat to our Barcelona team. But I'm a lot ahead now and we're still better than Arsenal, so I don't think Arsenal will have any chances, it's still us Barcelona who won. ”
Barcelona midfielder Xavi said in an interview with reporters: "Dongfangchen's comeback is definitely good news for the Arsenal team, and their strength will also be strengthened. However, I still think there is a big gap between them and us. Even if Dongfang Chen returns, the Arsenal team will not be able to save the defeat, and it must be our Barcelona who will advance to the semi-finals of the Champions League, and we are very confident. ”
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi also gave an interview to media reporters, he said: "Dongfang Chen's strength is still there, and his comeback will definitely help the Arsenal team, which is bad news for us." However, we don't think Arsenal can beat us, we are confident in this game and we think it will be Barcelona who will win, it must be. ”
Although the Barcelona people seem to show that Dongfang Chen's strength is good, it is obvious that they still don't look down on Dongfang Chen and the Arsenal team, they think that the Arsenal team is not their opponent at all, and they will still win this game by a big score.
The arrogant attitude of the Barcelona team made the Arsenal fans very angry, and the Arsenal fans were holding back the fire in their hearts, and in this game, they had to teach the Barcelona players a hard lesson, so that they knew that the Arsenal team was powerful.
Of course, Arsenal fans now know that the team's situation is very difficult, and they all pin their hopes on Dongfang Chen, hoping that Dongfang Chen can help the Arsenal team get out of the predicament, fight back, and create a miracle.
Arsenal players flocked to their home stadium in London to cheer them on.
In the second leg of this season's UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, Barcelona's match against Arsenal will be played at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Spain is a long way from London. But there are still a lot of Barcelona fans who came to the away stadium to cheer for the Barcelona team.
Now the Stadium of the Emirates in London is almost full, it is already a sea of people, gongs and drums, and firecrackers.
"Hello everyone, fans! This is Sky Sports, I'm Andy Gray, and today we're bringing you a match from the second leg of this season's UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. "For this season's UEFA Champions League, Sky Sports is fully streamed.
"Hello fans! We're Martin Taylor and today we're bringing you the second leg of the Champions League knockout of Arsenal against Barcelona. Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said immediately.
"In the first leg between the two sides, Arsenal lost 1-5, which is almost a devastating blow for Arsenal, and it is really difficult for them to qualify for the last four!" Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.
However, in the last round, Arsenal did not have their top scorer Dongfangchen, who was injured. However, today, Dongfang Chen returned from injury, which is definitely exciting news for the Arsenal team! Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor also said.
"In this game, the Arsenal team with a full lineup will definitely burst out with strong energy, although the first leg is 1-5 behind, but this game Arsenal team may not lose." Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray cheered on the Arsenal team.
"Yes, the players of the Arsenal team are full of confidence before the game, and they will definitely go all out in this game to win the opponent and advance to the last four of the Champions League!" Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor also cheered on the Arsenal team.
"Okay, now that the players from both sides are about to play, we will use this time to introduce you to the starting line-ups for both sides today." Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.
"First of all, let me give you a brief introduction to the starting line-up of the away Barcelona team today." Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said: "Pep Guardiola came out in a four-three-three formation today, the same as the one we used last time we met. In the goalkeeper's position, it's Valdés! ”
'In the back four, it's Abidal, Puyol, Pique and Maxwell. Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said.
'There was a change in Barcelona's backline today and the last time the two sides met, the last time Barcelona captain Puyol was injured and was not in the squad, today he was in the starting line-up. Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said.
"Barcelona's midfield trio today is Buzquec, Xavi and Iniesta, and this midfield has changed a lot. Xavi and Andres Iniesta both were in the starting line-up, with Xavi suspended and Andres Iniesta injured in the first leg. Sky Sports guest commentator Martin Taylor said.
"It can be seen that the Barcelona team is very neat today, and his strength should not be underestimated." Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor lamented that he was also a little worried.
"The three up front are Bojan, David Villa and Lionel Messi, and there's no change in the mix of the three." Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said, looking at the materials in his hand.
Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray saw Martin Taylor finish introducing Barcelona's starting line-up, and he immediately said: "This is the starting line-up for Barcelona, so I'll give you an overview of today's starting line-up for the home team Arsenal." ”
Andy Gray looked at the information in his hand and said: "Arsène Wenger today is a four-four-two formation, which is the main formation of the Arsenal team!" ”
Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said: "Arsenal have been inconsistent in this goalkeeper position, and the goalkeeper who started today was Almunia
Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray continued: "In the back four are Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny and Klich. ”
'There was a big change at the back for Arsenal today, unlike in the first leg between the two sides, when Ebouee and Gallas were on the bench and Sagna and Koscielny were in the starting line-up. Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.
'Next up is the midfield, and the midfield quartet is Theo Walcott, Cesc Fabregas, Alexander Song and Arshavin. Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.
'Yes, Arshavin was in the starting line-up today and that's a change as well. Rosicky, on the other hand, sat on the bench today, waiting for his chance. Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.
"Next is the forward line of the Arsenal team, sure enough, Dongfang Chen, who has returned from injury, appears in the starting list, and the forward line of the Arsenal team today is Dongfang Chen and Van Persie!" Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.
"This is different from the last time the two sides met, today Dongfang Chen appeared in the starting list, this is also the first time that Dongfang Chen has appeared in everyone's sight after returning from injury, I don't know how Dongfang Chen's table is today? Is he in good shape, as he says he is? We'll see. Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.
After the Arsenal fans heard Dongfang Chen's name, they immediately broke out into hot cheers, and they greeted Dongfang Chen's comeback with cheers and applause.
"Okay, that's the starting line-up for today, and the game is about to start." Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said immediately.
At this moment, players from both sides walked out of the players' tunnel and into the stadium.
In the stadium, the applause of the Arsenal fans is getting louder and louder. At the same time, the Arsenal fans at the scene were frantically shouting Dongfang Chen's name, which was very loud, which made the Barcelona fans from afar also startled.
Listening to the excited shouts of the Arsenal fans, Dongfang Chen was very grateful in his heart, and he was very grateful to these Arsenal fans for their love. He was determined to repay these lovely fans with an excellent watch.
"Wow! It can be seen that the fans of the Arsenal team are very concerned about Dongfangchen. Dongfang Chen returned from injury, and the fans of the Arsenal team were instantly full of confidence, and they welcomed Dongfang Chen with warm applause! Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.
Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor also said: "The Arsenal fans are as enthusiastic as ever, but I hope Dongfang Chen can have a good performance in this game, don't let the Arsenal fans down!" ”
Players from both sides walked into the stadium and fought in a row inside the stadium before the national anthem was played, and the national anthems of both countries were played. Then there is a handshake and flag change ceremony, and finally a side picking ceremony.
Before the opponent, the complicated pre-match ceremony on the pitch is over, the players of both sides are already in their positions, and the game is about to begin.
Barcelona striker David Villa and midfielder Xavi stood in the centre circle and it will be Barcelona who kick off first.
It was at this time that the referee of the match blew the whistle for the start of the first half.
David Villa flicked the ball in the centre circle and he raced into the Arsenal penalty area. Xavi, on the other hand, swept the ball away and sent it straight to the wing.
"Friends from the audience, friends from the fans, the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals between Barcelona and Arsenal has officially begun, and the first kick-off is the Barcelona team in the red and blue striped shirts, they attack from the left side of the TV screen to the right, while the home team Arsenal is wearing blue jerseys, they attack from the right side of the screen to the left." Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.