Chapter 156: The Eagle Strikes the Sky

The ball flew to goalmouth at just the right height, with Olivier Giroud and Lin Yun coming to the front and back posts respectively.

The pair got rid of their defenders and Giroud took the lead in heading the ball but couldn't hit the target.

Lin Yun in the back jumped up lightly and shook his head hard to attack the goal.

He did hit, but unfortunately it was high.

Simeone, who had escaped, grabbed a handful of his own hair.

His hairstyle is clearly well-groomed, as his team has done in La Liga this season, with the same meticulous care and meticulousness.

But in this game, Atletico Madrid has become a big colander in terms of overall cooperation and individual combat, especially in the defense of Lin Yun, and it is estimated that he will not even get a passing score.

Arsene Wenger played a trick on him.

Although Arsenal played 4-4-2 in name, Giroud was the only one who really played the forward position, while Lin Yun was active throughout the midfield, and it was impossible to expect Godin to keep up with him.

This makes the marking arranged by Atletico Madrid a joke, and can only engage in regional joint defense.

But it's not easy to rely on this set to restrain Lin Yun.

Can't catch up, can't pull down, can't block, shovel can't overturn......

However, there are losses and gains, but fortunately, Lin Yun's range of activities is too large, and there are many fewer opportunities to face the goal directly, which keeps Atletico Madrid from being bombarded by his firepower throughout the game.

"It shouldn't be...... Lin Yun touched his forehead, "Could it be that I'm a waste if I leave the plug-in?" ”

Whether it is physical condition or heading skills, he is above the level, but there are very few header goals, which is somewhat unscientific.

"Forget it, anyway, Lao Tzu is playing fantasy football......"

Although the goal was not scored, Atletico began to fall into total passivity.

The fate of Shengshi Meiyan has a great impact on their attack, Adrian is still a little less hot, Villa can only be used as a surprise soldier now, relying on experience and skill to play sneak attack on the god horse, it is not realistic to expect him to break the defense alone like when he was young.

Atletico's defenders gradually increased, and slowly only two strikers remained in the front court waiting for opportunities, and then slowly, even two strikers began to return to their own half to participate in the defense.

The 10-0-0 formation that everyone joked about before the game really appeared on the pitch.

Not to mention the Arsenal fans, even the neutral fans couldn't help but boo.

The gunners' bullets hit Atletico's tortoise shell again and again, leaving countless bullet marks, but they never really broke the defense.

Who would have thought that Simeone would dare to do this when the score was behind......

"The first half entered injury time, the score was still 1-0, Arsenal temporarily led with Lin Yun's goal, and Arsenal played very actively, Atletico Madrid was almost passive defense, and if it went on like this, they would not say that they were tied to the score, and if they didn't make it, Arsenal would expand their lead......"

Of the last seven teams to score first in the Champions League final, only Bayern failed to win it in 2012.

Expanding the scope even further, 30 of the nearly 36 teams that scored first in the Champions Cup final ended up winning!

In addition, 1-0 is the most common first-half score in the Champions League final, the last team that can still reverse the championship after half-time is Barcelona, they were first 0-1 down in the 2006 Champions League final, but scored two goals in the second half, and finally reversed 2-1, and Barcelona's opponent at that time was Arsenal! ”

As Lin Yun's long-range shot hit Gabby and was cleared by Godin, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the first half.

Another half-time lead, another 1-0, another familiar formula, but the Arsenal fans didn't smell the familiar.

The two sides returned to the dressing room, and the Arsenal players who had been unable to attack for a long time were a little irritable, but the strength of the field still made everyone full of optimism.

Although it was not enough to open the champagne at half-time, it seemed that everyone was full of confidence from the expressions.

Arsene Wenger is happy with the mental state of his players, but as a manager, he still has to go out of his way to remind everyone to be cautious, to be careful, to continue to strengthen the attack, but not to neglect the defensive ......

'Forty-five minutes before we lift the Champions League for the second time, but until then, I have to be sure you're ready!'

Arsene Wenger said in a deep voice.

"We are facing the La Liga champions, the La Liga champions who beat Real Madrid and Barcelona!

It is a team that eliminated AC Milan, Barcelona and Chelsea to reach the Champions League final!

They were beaten the whole half, but we all know that they don't get beaten all the time!

Guys, concentrate all your energy and treat these 45 minutes as the most important 45 minutes of your life, don't say any penalty shootouts, we don't even give them a chance to go to extra time! ”

After Wenger finished speaking, Arteta, who wore the captain's armband, continued: "Brothers, we have made Arsenal history last season, but that is not enough, far from enough, we are going to make the history of the Champions League today and become the first team to defend the Champions League after the restructuring of the Champions League!" No one can stop us! Bayern Munich can't, Manchester United can't, Real Madrid can't, Atletico Madrid can't! ”

Wenger's gaze rolled and stayed on Lin Yun.

Lin Yun just nodded silently, and Wenger was reassured.

One thing to say, he didn't have confidence in his defence, and he was even prepared to be scored by one or two goals before the game, but he was also confident in his attack.

If you can get one on the opposite side, you can get two or three on your side, and if you can get two on the other side, you can get four or five on your side.

With Lin Yun, he is so confident!

The second half started quickly.

It was almost a continuation of the second half of the first half, the counter-attack that fans were expecting did not come, Atletico continued to retreat, and no one knew when Simeone would have to wait until he made his efforts, or if they had been overwhelmed by Arsenal and were really powerless.

In the 47th minute, Modric faked a shot at the top of the penalty area, and after getting rid of Koke's interception, he suddenly hit a straight shot.

The football entered the middle of the penalty area, and Lin Yun grabbed the football under the bag of the big man and hit the goal decisively.

The ball raced towards the middle of the goal and Courtois was about to get down on his knees to make a save, but Giroud suddenly stretched out his foot and rubbed it, and the ball changed course and slid off the bottom line against the post amid the crowd's exclamations.

In the 51st minute, Atletico Madrid was tackled at half-time, and Arsenal made a comeback.

Lin Yun quickly switched from the middle to the right, and after a succession of one-two with Cazorla, burst into the penalty area, carrying Mirada and Gobby to complete a volley, but the ball bounced off Koke's foot and bounced out of the penalty area, and Atletico once again struggled to defend the next round.

Three minutes later, Arteta received a pass from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and suddenly fired a world-beating shot from 30 yards out.

The football managed to pass through the crowd to reach the goal, but unfortunately it was saved by Courtois, who played bravely.

The ball landed in the middle of the box and in a scuffle Giroud's shot was again blocked and Arsenal were awarded a corner.

Except for Szczesny, everyone came to Atletico Madrid's half, and they couldn't squeeze in the penalty area, so they ambushed near the penalty area and surrounded Atletico's goal.

Arsene Wenger was not at ease, shouting loudly from the sidelines, reminding Mertesacker and Koscielny to watch out for the dangerous elements of the opposing team, and not to attack but to let the family fight back.

He's so nervous on every attacker, let alone Simeone.

His eyes kept following Lin Yun closely, and as long as Godin couldn't keep up with him a little, his little heart would beat wildly.

Lin Yun did not honestly bury himself in the pile of people and wait for luck, but took the initiative to withdraw from the forbidden area and kept wandering.

Modric, who served, looked at the direction of the goal, but in fact, the corner of his eye kept observing Lin Yun's position.

Run-ups, passes.

Everyone in front of the goal bent down slightly, ready to jump up and fight for the top, but they didn't expect the football to fly in the direction of the goal at all, but to fly outside the penalty area.

Simeone covered his eyes with both hands, and then opened them quickly, watching as Lin Yun got rid of Godin's pull, broke through Raul Garcia's interception, and came to the ball landing point like a flint.

The football flew from the corner flag area on the left, and Lin Yun rushed over from the right side of the court, which could not allow him to hit the goal directly head-on, but Lin Yun did not make any adjustments, and volleyed directly in the face of the falling football.

It was only in mid-air that he twisted his body and turned it right in front of the goal, and it was at this point that his left foot struck the lower middle of the ball.

"Bang", this kick seemed to hit all the Atletico people, making them have a terrifying feeling that even their souls were trembling.

In the eyes of fans all over the world, the football drew a short parabola, like an irregular rainbow, and poured into the left side of Atletico Madrid's goal.

Courtois didn't react and could only watch the ball go into the net.

2-0.

“GOAL!!!!!! Modric's clever long pass, Lin's volley, Arsenal broke through the door of Atletico Madrid again! ”

“…… Modric passes to the outside of the penalty area, Lin Yun shoots! The ball went in!! At the critical moment, the Demon Emperor Connection broke the deadlock again! ”

", one dares to pass, one dares to shoot!"

"How many times does this have to be practiced to be so silky?"

"Lin Yun's volley is unique in the world, right?"

"Steady, the second Big Ear Cup is coming! The cowhide is fried! ”

Lin Yun staggered twice before he landed on the ground, and immediately ran towards Modric after seeing the football enter the goal.

The magic flute also rushed over for the first time, but before the two could hug, a third person appeared in the middle.

Arteta inserted strongly and grabbed Lin Yun into his arms first, and Modric stepped forward and turned into hugging Tazi with Lin Yun, making it seem as if he was the one who scored the goal.

Others quickly rushed up and celebrated wildly on the edge of Atletico's penalty area.

Courtois swung his hands on his hips before he walked into the goal and kicked the ball lying inside.

Godin put his hands on his knees and gasped for air.

He swore that he had done his best, and he almost moved his teeth, but it was useless.

In the Wei Ai fart box, Florentino, Abramovich, Mansour and other bigwigs who watched the game had different looks, but their eyes were surprisingly consistent.

A predator finds the eyes of its prey.

Lin Yun finally squeezed out of the encirclement of his teammates, applauded casually in front of the audience, and completed the celebration perfunctorily.

Simeone called the players to the sidelines, excitedly arranging something, everyone thought he was going to make some big move, but after the game started again, Atletico still looked like the same bird, which made people have to suspect that their bus broke down when it drove to the door, and now they can't drive it if they want to.

The game soon came to the 60th minute, and Wenger's eyes began to sweep to the bench, ready to strengthen the defence, but the situation on the field changed.

Cazorla connected the two and fired a cold arrow, and the ball was touched by a defender and bounced off the post.

Miranda hurriedly cleared the siege with a big foot, and Atletico Madrid launched a counterattack!

The men of both sides immediately moved back and quickly shifted their positions to the Arsenal side.

Villa received a pass and deftly escaped Mertesacker into the box and fired a low shot into the expectant eyes of the Atletico fans.

The ball flew straight to the bottom right corner of the goal, and it was about to cross the goal line, but Szczesny descended from heaven and blocked the ball with one hand in a thrilling way.

“…… Atletico managed to play a wave of quick counter-attacks! Villa's ingenious breakthrough, it's over! Knock on the door! Ouch, that's just a little bit off! Atletico Madrid got a corner kick and I don't know if I can take it......"

Simeone's whole body was almost numb.

After holding it for an hour, it was hard to get such an opportunity, but it was gone......

Wenger exhaled heavily, no longer hesitated, and with a big wave of his hand, Rosicky came on and replaced Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Lin Yun also returned to his own penalty area to participate in the defense.

However, Gabi's corner from the right didn't come towards him, but into the middle of the box, where it was headed over by Arteta.

The ball falls to the top of the arc of the penalty area, Juan. Fran rushed out of nowhere and pushed the ball back again.

Lin Yun hurriedly rushed towards the football landing point, but Godin had already taken the lead and hoisted the ball towards the goal with his head.

Szczesny was halfway through the attack and quickly turned to catch the ball, but the ball had already flown into the right side of the gate.

2 to 1.

“GOAL!!! Atletico managed to pull a goal back! The suspense is back! ”

Godin became the first Uruguayan to score in a Champions League final, and he was also the first Uruguayan to score in the 2006 Champions League. The first defender to score in a Champions League final after Campbell and Belletti.

He scored in two consecutive competitive games for the first time since April 2010 and has headed eight goals this season.

Atletico scored six times with headers and 11 set-pieces in the Champions League this season, both of which are the top of any team......"

Comparatively speaking, Arsenal have done far less than others in these two areas, and many of their goals have come from the feet of the pitch.

Simeone jumped to his feet, clapped vigorously, and then waved wildly, signaling everyone to hurry back and go back yet, it was not yet time to celebrate.

Godin ran into the goal, picked the ball out, and the game continued......

(End of chapter)