St. Petersburg Stadium.

"Good evening, dear spectators, this is the St. Petersburg Stadium in Russia, where the 2021-2022 UEFA Champions League has finally reached the final of global attention!

The two teams that reached the Champions League final this season are the reigning champions Manchester United from the Premier League and Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.

Both teams have already won their home league titles, with Manchester United expected to be crowned treble winners today, while Paris Saint-Germain will become Ligue 1's second Champions League title if they lift the trophy, as well as a quadruple.

If you only look at the background of the two teams and the past record in the Champions League, maybe Manchester United has an overwhelming advantage!

But if you look at the starting line-ups of both teams, then there is no doubt that it will be a close match.

If someone who hasn't followed European football in the past few years suddenly watched this game today, they would be surprised.

Cristiano Ronaldo is still at Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo is also team-mate with Raphael Varane.

Ye Yifeng is actually teammates with Varane.

Messi's teammate is still Neymar.

What's even more paradoxical is that Messi and Ramos actually became teammates!

And now Cristiano Ronaldo and Ramos will be opponents.

Let's take a look at the starting line-ups of both teams.

Manchester United started 433.

Goalkeeper: David De Gea.

Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Maguire, Raphael Varane, Telles.

Midfielders: Pogba, B Fee, Fred.

Forwards: Marcus Rashford, Ye Yifeng, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Paris Saint-Germain started the same 433.

Goalkeeper: Donnarumma.

Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Ramos, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes.

Midfielders: Paredes, Gueye, Verratti.

Forwards: Messi, Mbappe, Neymar.

Although this game is full of stars, if the best team in European football in the past decade is selected, at least half of the starters of both teams in this game can be locked up, and stars like Pogba, B Fei, Verratti, etc., look extremely overshadowed under the light of stars such as Ronaldo, Neymar, Messi, Ye Yifeng, and Ramos.

And among these stars, the number one superstar in football today is undoubtedly the most eye-catching.

He is in the process of winning the fifth Champions League trophy of his career.

At the same time, his performances this season are widely regarded by the European media as the best of his career.

In other words, he's at a new pinnacle.

Looking at the stats alone, his goalscoring efficiency is no higher than it was during his time at the height of his Atlético Madrid years.

But the reason why Ye Yifeng has become stronger in the eyes of many critics is that he is more mature and well-rounded.

When Manchester United is in an awkward situation full of injuries and no one is available, Ye Yifeng can appear in any position in the team except the goalkeeper and play a central role.

Fleet Street counts the number of positions he's played in eight different positions this season.

Central defender, full-back, midfielder, central midfielder, midfielder, two wingers, central striker.

The ability is comprehensive, rare in history!

Because of this, his evaluation in the mouths of all critics has risen to new heights.

He redefined what a superstar can do!

On the cards, Manchester United may not be able to beat Paris Saint-Germain today.

But Red Devils fans must have a lot of confidence in their team, because they have Ye Yifeng!

Well, the much-anticipated Champions League final is about to kick off, so let's enjoy the battle of champions at the top of Europe! ”

Paris Saint-Germain kicked off first.

Messi flicked the ball to Mbappe, who flicked it back and the Paris Saint-Germain trident slotted forward.

Manchester United's forward line launched aggressive counter-attacking interceptions in midfield.

Although Messi is over 35 years old, he is still a key target for Manchester United's defense.

Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who are in their twilight years, are suffering the same treatment.

In the early years, from football critics to fans, they tore each other to see who was the best of the modern era.

Now it's about hacking each other, who is the cancer of the team.

On the pitch, which team would dare to relax their defense?

Do you really treat them like ordinary players?

It is undeniable that the strength of the two of them has declined a lot, but the lower limit of strength is still very high!

Verratti linked up with Nuno Mendes on the left side of the backfield and sent the ball to the left side of the pitch.

Neymar received the ball and dribbled forward quickly.

At this time, no one is discussing when Neymar will become the benchmark of the times, and he is a few months older than Ye Yifeng, who has already crossed the 30-year-old mark in advance.

Alive, Neymar has not been able to live like his predecessors after all, but he is still full of the reckless and free style of Brazilian players.

He deserves to be the top player in Ligue 1, and he doesn't even seem to be in the top three in this final.

But it will help him play more and the pressure will not be so great.

In the dribbling advancement, the bicycle changed direction and went outside to pass Pogba, and in the face of Dalot's frontal blockade, he chose to split the ball and the technique was pleasing to the eye.

In terms of skill alone, Neymar was the best in today's final.

No other player can show his skills as naturally.

As he continued to dribble towards the left side of the box, Maguire's interception caused him to redirect the ball to the bottom line, and then decisively reversed the ball back to the bottom line.

Mbappe followed up in the middle, Messi cut inside on the right side and entered the middle of the penalty area to receive Neymar's pass, and shot directly into the upper left corner of the goal without stopping the ball.

Boss Mei has never been known for his strength, but this time his clever shot was blocked by Fred who made up for the position with his body.

Paris Saint-Germain fans couldn't be more excited.

It looks like United won't be able to stop their attack at all.

In this star-studded final, there is no doubt that the most pressure is on the defence of both teams.

Whoever looks at the other side looks like they have touched Wang Bang!

After PSG's tactical corner, the tridents were all on the edge of the box and did not penetrate deep into the box, and when Nuno Mendes crossed from the wing, the tridents ran into the area behind the defense in the box.

As a result, the ball was held by De Gea first.

De Gea immediately threw the ball in his hand to instigate a fast attack.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who was running quickly along the left side, quickly crossed the ball diagonally into the middle.

Ye Yifeng quickly followed up and stopped and walked forward to advance the offensive.

When encountering Paredes, he stepped on his bicycle with his right foot, pulled the ball with his left foot, changed his direction to the right, and broke through.

Before Paredes could stretch his legs, he was greatly changed by Ye Yifeng.

When Ye Yifeng, who came to the wing, was about to meet Nuno Mendes, he crossed the ball diagonally to the right front.

Marcus Rashford sprinted around the perimeter to play a deep advantage, almost leaving the Paris Saint-Germain defence behind, and he dunked the ball back inside before the football was about to roll off the touchline, and he was already in the attacking danger zone!

Continuing to dribble forward quickly, Rashford sent a cross over from the edge of the box.

The ball rolls towards the left rib of the penalty area.

Cristiano Ronaldo sprinted up and slapped the ball on the back of the ball, cutting the ball to open up the distance between him and Achraf Hakimi, before Marquinhos was in front of him when he got his foot to shoot.

The old supergiant barely got up and shot after slicing the ball crosswise.

Ramos, who rushed back into place, went straight to the shovel!

Cristiano Ronaldo's shot was blocked by Ramos' right leg and flew out of the bottom line!

The Red Devils fans applauded immediately after a burst of regret.

But after the relief, the fans of both teams did not feel easy.

This is the sense of déjà vu that climaxes after the opening, and it is not a one-sided team, when one side is cool, the other side will suffer.

Manchester United's corner kick was hoisted into the middle of the penalty area, and Ye Yifeng scrambled to get the ball to land, but the header was barely enough to hit the ball, and the ball was above the crossbar.

In the 4th minute of the game, the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder organized an offensive and passed the ball to the right side.

Boss Mei was intercepted by B Fei head-on when he dribbled, and he controlled the ball with his left foot and turned to accelerate at the same time to complete the breakthrough, and when he pushed forward, he was caught by Pogba and Fred.

He sent the ball from between the two to the middle of the box with precision.

Mbappe directly knocked the ball to the right rib of the penalty area in the response, seemingly aimless, but after knocking the ball, he accelerated and changed direction to bypass Varane to chase the ball, which is quite like Gareth Bale's own style after passing the ball to three seconds!

When Mbappe caught up with the football again, even though the shooting angle was narrow, he still forced his foot to hit the goal!

De Gea blocked the near corner of the goal in time, and the football was subconsciously blocked by him with both palms!

If you only look at the statistics, Mbappe is a real thigh in the Paris Saint-Germain team this season.

But it is absolutely indispensable for Neymar and Messi to cover and contain and create a better environment for him.

Manchester United have players who will leave in the summer, and this is Mbappe's last game for Paris Saint-Germain!

In the summer he will travel to the Bernabeu and try to write his legend there!

If he can play a dominant performance in the Champions League final, then his ascension to the throne in the new era will be a matter of course.

PSG fans were instantly alarmed before they could regret that Mbappe's shot could not be completed.

Manchester United's fast break passed half-time!

Cristiano Ronaldo crossed the ball to the middle when he encountered Hakimi on the road, and Ye Yifeng ran to meet the ball in the middle of the run and knocked the ball back with his heel without looking back.

Gaye can also be regarded as a defensive warrior who grew up in Ligue 1, but in the face of Ye Yifeng, he doesn't even seem to have a chance to make a shot!

B Fei followed up and passed the ball diagonally to the right side.

Marcus Rashford cuts inside when he touches the ball in a run.

When dribbling into the middle, Ye Yifeng ran diagonally to the right in front of the penalty area.

The Paris Saint-Germain defense was suddenly a little disorganized.

Paredes went to intercept Marcus Rashford, who crossed the ball diagonally to the position of the striker.

Guy Ye was anxious and slashed towards Ye Yifeng.

Ye Yifeng stopped sharply when he received the ball, and then reversed the shear to dribble in the middle, and after the two staggered, Ye Yifeng came to the top of the arc.

Marcus Rashford's forward step forward has already suppressed the back line.

Paredes had just retreated into the box and rushed out to defend it.

But Ye Yifeng had already shot with his feet.

The inside shot with his left foot made all Paris Saint-Germain fans grit their teeth and care about it!

This horse looks like it's going to the dead end!

Donnarumma, who didn't dare to say that he was a god in the European Cup last summer, but he was also absolutely sure of the world's top three goalkeepers, was tall and long-armed.

Bang!

The ball hits the left post near the crossbar and bounces off the baseline.

Call!

Don't say Paris Saint-Germain fans, their players have a sense of immortality on the pitch.

Ye Yifeng's face did not change, and he looked at the players around Paris Saint-Germain.

In terms of defensive intensity alone, PSG could be the second-lowest level of intensity for United in this season's Champions League knockout rounds.

At the bottom of the list is of course the aging Juventus.