The score became 3:1, and the clock had reached the eighty-fifth minute.

Aston Villa are not yet up on the game and they are trying to pull off a miracle with ten minutes to play.

However, Lady Luck didn't favor Aston Villa tonight.

They couldn't break through the opposing formations effectively.

In the last two minutes, Arsenal played another quick counter-attack, but Haaland's shot was kicked on the goalkeeper, otherwise they could have won the game 4-1.

Soon, the referee's whistle blew and Arsenal won the EFL Cup 3-1.

At this moment, the entire Wembley Stadium resounded with the cheers of Arsenal fans, resounding in the sky!

'Congratulations to Arsenal for resisting all the pressure and rumours to win the 2019-2020 EFL Cup.

"On March 9, they will go to the Santiago Bernabeu to fight Real Madrid for a place in the quarter-finals, so I wish them the best of luck."

The moment the whistle blows,

I feel like my whole body is relaxed, and it's a good feeling to win the EFL Cup.

This trophy will reinvigorate the team's momentum.

"How does it feel? This is your first trophy! ”

Equation walked over and asked Haaland.

Haaland smiled: "That must be a great feeling, my dad never won the EFL Cup, I only used it for half a year!" ”

Equation smiled and said, "That's hello." ”

Speaking of which, the elder Haaland is really lucky, he has no championships in his career, no personal accolades, and few goals.

He retired at the age of 30 after suffering a cruciate ligament injury in his left knee due to a previous on-field clash with Manchester United's Keane.

Fortunately, he has an excellent son. Soon, his son will become a rising star in European football and make his dream come true.

And in the stands,

Aston Villa fans are not leaving the pitch and are showing their support for the team.

In the end, we were able to reach the final of the EFL Cup, and the team did their best.

Soon, the award ceremony began.

First, Aston Villa's players took to the stands on the pitch to receive the silver medal.

It's a bit of a shame for them, but it's a good result to win a silver medal in the EFL Cup with a team with little investment.

Then, it was the Arsenal players who took to the stands on the pitch to accept the gold medal.

It's not the first time Formula has been awarded a championship at Wembley Stadium, and everything is a breeze.

He walked at the front and led everyone to the stands.

It was Prince William who presented the award himself, and after everyone received the gold medal, they were ready to start lifting the championship trophy.

This time, Xhaka didn't take the lead in lifting the trophy, he conceded to Equation, he had enough of it last year anyway, and he didn't mind giving it to the vice-captain.

At the same time, it is also avoided that there are rumors from the outside world that captain so-and-so is too strong to tolerate young people.

In the words of the equation, this is simply nonsense.

Surrounded by teammates,

Dressed in a bright national flag, Formula lifted the EFL Cup trophy high.

Countless cheers and streamers filled Wembley Stadium in an instant.

The night sky of North London once again ushers in the colors that belong to Arsenal!

"We are champions!"

“We Love You Arsenal，

“We love you Arsenal， we do，

“We love you Arsenal， we do

“Oh， Arsenal we love you!”

The fans in the stands sang the I love you Arsenal song in unison, which resounded throughout the night sky.

The whole Arsenal team sang and danced and came to the center of the stadium together, ready to take photos and solemnly celebrate the victory!

It was a sleepless night for Arsenal

The English League Cup is over, and winning the championship trophy can be regarded as a successful removal of this burden.

However, they soon had the FA Cup on their agenda.

March 2.

Lap 5 of the FA Cup.

Arsenal play Norwich at home.

Because on March 6, Arsenal will go to the Bernabeu Stadium for the second leg of the 1/8 knockout round, and the opponent is the strong Real Madrid, so they have rotated in the 28th, 29th, and 30th rounds of the league.

And this FA Cup will naturally not send a full main lineup.

Bukayo Saka, Equation and Alexandre Lacazette were all rested on the bench.

Fortunately, Haaland's recent form has been red-hot, and he scored twice in this game to help the team successfully qualify for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

The whole team has been making steady progress this season.

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March 3rd.

The whole Arsenal team flew to sunny Madrid.

Come here a few days early to prepare for the race.

Although the big battle was ahead, the whole team did not feel very nervous. Train when it's time to train, and rest when it's time to rest.

In addition, Madrid has a pleasant climate, so if you are tired, you can go out in a group.

When I was playing in Madrid, I didn't forget to buy some handicrafts and plan to go back and give them to my old classmates next door.

Time passed quickly, and just when the equation thought that the rest of the time was going on like this, suddenly two fellows found him two days before the race.

The people who came were Wu Lei and Lin Liangming, both of whom were domestic players who played in Qianbanyaliuyang.

He had heard of these two players and had a good impression, so he agreed to get together outside.

It just so happened that "Brother Smiling" also opened a branch in Madrid.

The three of them went to the restaurant of "Brother Smiling" for dinner together in the evening.

"Is Good Name playing in La Liga now?" While waiting for the meal, the equation asked casually.

Lin Liangming didn't mind this topic, and said truthfully: "I want to play in La Liga, but it's very difficult. A lot of people are trying to persuade me to go back to China, but I still want to hold on a little bit more in West B."

Lin Liangming is the first player in China to sign a contract with Real Madrid, but he has been on loan outside and has not trained his strength.

If you hadn't seen the success of Wu Lei and Equation, Lin Liangming would probably have returned to China to play football. But now it is seen that these two predecessors in La Liga and the Premier League have achieved such an impact.

Lin Liangming was very yearning in his heart, and he wanted to hold on a little more.

Subsequently, the equation seriously discussed some football theories with Lin Liangming, hoping to help the other party in this way.

However, as they spoke, the three quickly talked about the Champions League knockout round.

After all, he is no longer fighting alone, and many fans and big names in China are concerned about this game, hoping that the only domestic player in the Champions League can make more history.

"Real Madrid is nothing remarkable, didn't Brother Lei also break through Barcelona's door before? Brother Fang is so good, he will definitely help the team advance to the 1/4 knockout round. Lin Liangming said seriously.

Wu Lei also nodded and analyzed: "Actually, Real Madrid is quite unstable in La Liga this year, their new signings are not playing well, and we almost won Real Madrid before." Anyway, don't care what people say, I think Arsenal can qualify"

In this regard, the equation was very moved.

After this dinner, he also deeply realized the expectations of the outside world.

For everyone, and for myself, I tried my best to pass the 1/8 knockout round.

The so-called fame must be as soon as possible, and it must seize the day.

Mr. Mu is a prime example. Although he won the World Cup early, he never had a chance to win the Champions League.

The outside world is saying that Mr. Mu is still young, and there will be opportunities in the future. However, if an accident happens, the Champions League championship is likely to become a lifelong regret for Mr. Mu.

Don't ask about the future, seize the day.

Real Madrid's difficulty, even if you climb, you must climb over!.

March 4.

The Champions League held a pre-match press conference.

Zinedine Zidane and Luka Modric were on the scene. On the other side, Arsene Wenger and the captain's formula came to the scene for an interview.

When asked by reporters what their goal is today, the equation did not shy away from answering: "We really have only one goal in the Champions League, and that is to win the championship." Real Madrid are a great team, but that doesn't stop us from winning trophies. The cycle of change in football is fast, and the competition here is fierce. ”

"This year we can get to the 1/8 knockout round, but next year, who can guarantee that we will be able to achieve that goal again? So, we have to seize every opportunity now. Whoever can see the dawn has gone through the darkness."

This pre-game declaration of war couldn't help but dazzle the eyes of many reporters in the audience.

This is the tense atmosphere that should have been before the war.

It's a place where blood and sweat go unleashed!

What kind of football sport is always kind!

The pre-match press conference is also a stadium, and you can't lose the momentum.

After hearing this, Zidane's eyes couldn't help but flash with a hint of appreciation.

The young man finally had the arrogance he had before, but it wasn't enough

Subsequently, a reporter asked Zidane what he thought when he heard the opponent's pre-match declaration of war.

Zidane replied earnestly: "Indeed, as he said, if you want to win the championship trophy, you must have a determination not to admit defeat. In the same way, it took a lot of effort for us to get to the 1/8 knockout round. ”

"My team and I have only one goal, and that is to win the championship. No matter who our opponents are, they can't stop us! ”

Subsequently, the pre-match interviews between the two teams were quickly reprinted in China.

A lot of big Vs and fans are supporting Arsenal.

"Zidane was much crazier than this when he was young, and it has been proved that powerful people should not be low-key and support Brother Fang to win the championship!"

"Yes, playing football outside alone, keeping a low profile all the time, only being ignored. Not to mention that he is now famous and must bring out his momentum. ”

"Arsenal still have a chance to win the quadruple, rush hard!"

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In anticipation of the fans, March 6 is fast approaching.

7 p.m., Bernabeu Stadium.

Players from both sides walked out of the alley of the pitch.

Real Madrid's formation is 433,

Goalkeeper: Courtois,

Back: Friend Mendy, Militão, Varane, Carvajal.

Midfielders: Kroos, Casemiro, Modric.

Front: Vinicius, Benzema, Rodrygo.

Real Madrid's starting line-up has changed little.

Arsenal, on the other hand, sent a 4231 formation for the first time in a long time.

Goalkeeper: Leno.

Backfield: Ben White, Saliba, Papastathopoulos, Tierney.

Midfielders: Thomas, Xhaka, Saka, Equation, Forss.

Striker: Erling Haaland.

The domestic commentary on this game is still Zhan Jun, and after he saw Arsenal's formation today, he immediately analyzed it seriously and said:

"Arsenal have fielded 4231 for the first time in a long time, and they used to play 433 a lot. Although it is likely to change the formation again in the game. But we can see that the position of the equation is behind Haaland! ”

"It seems that the manager Arsene Wenger thinks that the equation can play a good shadow striker, and puts the equation in this position again, partnering with Haaland, forming a high and a fast!"

Director Zhang smiled and said: "It's very interesting, this change of formation is a bit bold, but I don't know if it is effective for Real Madrid."

Zhan Jun said: "Anyway, in the EFL Cup final and the league, Arsene Wenger's change of formation has achieved some results, I hope they can play well today"

.

However, today's handicap is optimistic about Real Madrid's promotion,

The reason is that Real Madrid have home advantage. And Arsenal's change of formation has not been proven by strong teams.

Beep!

The referee from Paris blew the whistle for the start of the match.

The ball is on Arsenal's side,

Real didn't press all the way at first, they played a little carefully, and only when Arsenal got the ball down the halfway line did they press with all their might.

This is Real Madrid's tactic today, or wait for Arsenal to attack, take advantage of the gap in the opponent's back to counterattack, and extend the lead.

The score of the first leg was 1:2

It was six minutes before Arsenal had their first shot on goal.

Xhaka crosses from the right,

Haaland jumped up in the box and fought for a pass,

However, the angle is not good, and the football flies high.

Zidane frowned when he saw Arsenal playing so simply on the sidelines.

Crosses from the wings, headers in the box, not at all like the Arsenal team that plays crosses and cuts

When goalkeeper Courtois took the goal-kick, Zidane's shouting voice came over, signaling an all-out attack.

It's their home turf, and they can't stay out all the time.

Two minutes later, Real Madrid also colored, Vinicius took advantage of the change of tempo on the roadside, breaking through the defense of the full-backs,

Sweep the football to the middle,

Benzema managed to get a spot between the two in the box, and he crossed with his right foot from behind.

The ball was redirected, rolled towards the far post, hit the post with precision, and bounced off.

A loud sigh rang out at the Bernabeu Stadium.

It was the home post that denied the home team's shot!

Just a little bit closer to Real Madrid could extend their advantage.

However, Arsenal were not intimidated by this attack, and after the ball was released, they continued to attack.

Finally, they avoided Real Madrid's scramble and crossed the halfway line.

The equation knows that it is not easy for them to organize an attack every time.

Opportunity should not be wasted, or it will be punished.

He receives a pass from a teammate on the left wing,

Luka Modric pounced to help the full-backs defend.

In the face of Modric's frontal grab, the equation glanced behind the opponent.

Suddenly, he had an idea,

First, he quickly used the horizontal pull ball to deceive Modric's attention and center of gravity.

At this very moment,

Quickly step over the ball with your other foot after pulling the ball, which is a cross-legged movement and hit the diagonal back of the ball with the foot that pulls the ball!

It is to use the flower arrangement foot to pass people quickly!

The man and the ball quickly rushed in from Modric's flank.

Modric was stunned in place for 0.2 seconds,

I didn't expect the opponent's No. 10 to play the breakthrough like this!

Luka Modric has seen his highlights, so it's clear that he wasn't a fancy player before

Indeed, equations have rarely been tricky before,

But that doesn't mean he won't!

When the mastery of the ball comes up, he has a lot of skill at his feet, he just prefers unpretentious technical movements.

Therefore, when everyone didn't expect it, it suddenly revealed that it was fancy, which could make the opponent unexpected!

Of course, this must also be indispensable for the other party to have a gap behind him.

The equation flower arrangement foot quickly passed Modric,

There was a burst of exclamations from the audience!

In this regard, the central defender Militão immediately made up for the defense, wanting to form a closed defense with the fullback.

however

The equation quickly comes out with a "croquette" technical action,

I saw that the football quickly passed on the surface of his two feet, instantly passed Militão's defense, and burst through the gap in the gate!

This "croquette" is so well played that no one can poke the ball at his feet!

"Block him!"

Zidane couldn't care about his image on the sidelines, and he immediately shouted excitedly to the field,

At this point, half of the shooting space appeared in front of the equation.

His breakthrough directly tore apart Real Madrid's defense and into the penalty area.

At the same time, Haaland ran diagonally, taking away some of the defender's attention.

It all happened very quickly,

Without hesitation, the equation did not hesitate, and decisively swung his leg slightly, and pumped the football with his right foot to the far end of the goal!

This distance is too close, the shooting action is too hidden, and the goalkeeper has no time to react.

Courtois made the technical move to make the save and the ball flew into the far end of the goal!

“goooall——”

“gooooooaall——”

'Arsenal pull a goal back!!'

The Spanish narrator immediately shouted passionately.

Zhan Jun couldn't help but tremble with joy, "Beautiful, scored!" The equation is a trick to play out of the tricks!! ”

"First he easily deceived Modric with his foot arrangement, and then he used croquettes so that Militão couldn't touch the ball at his feet."

'When he came straight into the box, Courtois didn't have time to react at all and Arsenal pulled a goal back!'

"2:2 on aggregate!!"

In the stands on one side of the Bernabeu Stadium, Arsenal fans turned into a boiling sea of people. Real Madrid fans couldn't believe it.

"Beautiful, this dragon scores, relieve anger!"

"One more and we're going to make it to the finals!!"

"Get that damn Champions League trophy back!!"

"This young man is addicted to drugs, why is he suddenly playing like this?"

"Is this samba football? How can you be better than Vinicius?? ”

"Fake, this is like a different person!"

In the boiling voices of the audience, the equation did not choose to celebrate, and ran decisively into the goal, picked up the football in the goal and ran back.

The teammates ran over excitedly, high-fived and couldn't help but curse FK.

"Crazy, Captain, did you suddenly take drugs? It was so fierce just now! ”

"That's Modric, you got rid of him with a flower arrangement!"

Hearing the fragrant spit of his teammates, he smiled helplessly, and reminded angrily: "We haven't overtaken the score yet, Real Madrid still has the advantage of away goals, don't forget!" ”

As soon as these words are spoken,

Haaland was the first to react to the surprise of the goal, echoing loudly, "Yes, we still have to win the Champions League, like you said before the game."

"Okay, get that damn trophy back!"

A raging fire instantly ignited in the hearts of his teammates.

It's really a one-stop goal from the captain, it's so motivating!

However, Real Madrid did not lose their fighting spirit by conceding a goal.

It's their home turf, and they've been through a lot of battles and they've never experienced anything.

Until the end of the game, anything is still possible.

Under the roaring command of manager Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid immediately launched an attack, determined to suppress Arsenal's arrogance.

Vinicius Jr. gets Modric's overhead pass on the wing,

He stopped and went straight to Arsenal's wide line.

Tierney slid over and tried to stop the ball.

However, Vinicius was clever and decisive in picking a cross from the middle.

Isco, Benzema, and Casemiro pulled Arsenal's defense and pounced into the small penalty area together.

However, Casemiro grabbed a pass at the front post and headed it over the ball to head past Arsenal in the near corner.

“gooooalll——”

“goooooaall——”

"Real Madrid put one goal ahead again and they ruthlessly broke down the Arsenal defence!!"

"This is the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium!"

The Spanish commentary suddenly became even more excited.

The clock was already in the thirtieth minute.

However, Arsenal will not give up on the game and their fighting spirit has not been depressed.

On the contrary, the whole team needs to vent hard with the goal.

In the 41st minute, Thomas again found Haaland on the edge of the box with a long pass.

Haaland withstood the confrontation, headed the ball and found the equation not far to the right.

In the face of Haaland's ball, the equation suddenly volleyed again,

This kick is heavy!

However, Militão gave up his body to block the gun, the last time he conceded the ball was he didn't hold it, this time he was seriously injured by the football, and he also had to block it.

The ball thumped and bounced off Militão's waist.

Militão fell to the ground, causing the fans in the stands to worry for a while.

It's really so desperate that you don't even want your life.

When Equation saw Militão on the ground receiving treatment from the team doctor, he inexplicably felt a little helpless.

Are you saying it's bad to get out of the way? You have to block it with your body!

If something really happened, he really couldn't be blamed

Then Militão lay on the ground for a few moments before he regained his strength.

The referee also looked at the clock and gave three minutes of stoppage time to the first half.

After two minutes of stoppage time,

Saka took advantage of Mendy's negligence, and at the moment when the other party slowed down,

After getting the pass, he quickly hit Real Madrid's right side near the bottom line and sent an inverted triangle cross.

Haaland forced a half-turn to finish the goal under a difficult confrontation.

Once again, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois failed to hold the back of the net.

The Arsenal fans screamed and felt like the game was exciting.

However, the referee was notified by the VAR from the sidelines, and he signaled that the goal was invalid.

Because the moment Saka passed away, there was an offside position.

But

The side that didn't score a goal didn't get stuck because of this, they quickly returned to the defense, even if they didn't score this time, there will be another time.

They still have a whole "second half"!!

(End of chapter)