Green Field Eunuch

Chapter 499 We must win this battle!
The second leg against Malaga was a complete waste of time; not only did Manchester City not care, but Malaga didn't care either, and even the news media and fans didn't care.

Both sides fielded reserve teams, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw at Al-Ittihad, without much drama.

Malaga is somewhat frustrated. Although reaching the quarterfinals was already a historic achievement for the team, being eliminated is still a disappointment.

Of course, their head coach Pellegrini has a completely different mindset. He just wants the season to end as soon as possible, enter the summer off-season immediately, and then go to Granada to start working on his new team.

That's coach Shan Yongzhuo!
Moreover, during the dinner in Manchester, he could sense that Kroos and Shan Yongzhuo valued him highly, which greatly satisfied Pellegrini's vanity.

Aside from this match, the other matches have also ended, and the results were not particularly surprising.

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The Champions League semi-finalists have all been decided, and to everyone's surprise, the Bundesliga, which has always been the weakest league, has become the biggest winner this season, with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich both making it to the semi-finals, while Serie A has been completely eliminated.

The draw results pleased the German media, with Bayern Munich facing Barcelona and Manchester City taking on Borussia Dortmund. The delighted German media are already envisioning a Bundesliga team meeting in the Champions League final.

Of course, it is also very possible that all Bundesliga teams will be eliminated in the semi-finals.

Manchester City didn't seem too bothered by the draw. Dortmund was an opponent they had faced in the group stage, and while they were tough to beat, they weren't exactly intimidating.

For Manchester City, the most important thing right now is the league. After all, the team is currently tied with Manchester United on points, and a slight misstep could cost them their three-peat. This puts a lot of pressure on the team.

Moreover, Manchester United started their league match a day earlier and easily defeated Stoke City 0-2 away, putting pressure on Manchester City again.

Fortunately, in the match against West Bromwich Albion at the Etihad Stadium, Shan Yongzhuo once again displayed his prowess, scoring three goals in a row after trailing 1-2, achieving a four-goal performance and leading his team to a 4-2 victory over West Bromwich Albion.

With the end of the 33rd round of the league, Shan Yongzhuo has scored 73 goals, getting closer and closer to last season's 75 league goals, just two goals away.

The English media's attention was entirely focused on Shan Yongzhuo.

It's worth noting that in three consecutive Premier League seasons, Shan Yongzhuo first scored 66 goals, setting a terrifying season goal record, and then broke the record again with 75 goals in the second season. Now it seems he's about to set a new record.

To break his own record for three consecutive seasons is truly terrifying.

Moreover, the competition between Manchester City and Manchester United, the two city rivals, has become extremely fierce in the league this season. Manchester City has the upper hand over Manchester United due to their superior goal difference. At this stage, neither side can afford to slip up.

"The Premier League final."

Many media outlets have labeled the rivalry between the two teams with this tag.

In this tense atmosphere, a new round of the league is about to begin.

Manchester City's match is the first in this round, as they travel to Tottenham Hotspur, who are the strongest opponents remaining in the league.

Manchester United, on the other hand, will host Aston Villa, who are under immense pressure to avoid relegation.

However, despite the immense pressure to avoid relegation, the gap in strength between the two teams is considered insurmountable by outsiders. Coupled with Manchester United's title aspirations, the outcome of this match is virtually certain.

The focus of attention is naturally on Tottenham's home game against Manchester City. This match is not only the most difficult one in Manchester City's title race, but it is also very important for Tottenham.

Although Tottenham lost their midfield maestro Modric in the summer, they still achieved remarkable results thanks to Bale's outstanding performance this season.

After 33 rounds of the league, Tottenham Hotspur are in fourth place with 63 points, only 2 points ahead of Arsenal. If they lose this match at home, they will drop out of the top four.

A top-four finish in the league means a Champions League spot, which is incredibly attractive to Tottenham. It's not just the money that's tempting for the thrifty Tottenham; the Champions League also means exposure, which could solidify Tottenham's reputation as a rising star in the Premier League.

Under such circumstances, the atmosphere before the match was very tense.

Manchester City players expressed their confidence in the game and their determination to win their first three-peat in interviews.

"We will defend our title!"

This is the motto that the entire Manchester City team shares.

Tottenham also didn't keep a low profile, with many players stepping forward to express their determination.

Former Manchester City player Emmanuel Adebayor expressed his determination to win and secure a top-four finish.

Gareth Bale, the star player who has been embroiled in transfer rumors, also stepped forward, saying, "We will definitely defend our home ground. Even though they have Shan Yongzhuo, we will not give up and we will win."

Villas-Boas, the young manager who has proven himself again at Tottenham this season, has also been actively appearing in front of the media and has made a very positive declaration: "We must win this game!"

The intense atmosphere of tension pleased the media.

However, while the media reported on the tense atmosphere, they also paid attention to the situation of the two teams.

Tottenham are in good form, with most of their key players free of injury. Judging from their away win against Chelsea in their last match, they are in excellent form. Scoring three goals at Stamford Bridge to secure a decisive victory over Chelsea demonstrates their considerable strength.

Manchester City, on the other hand, is relatively less competitive.

Although Silva and Kompany have recovered from their injuries, Nasri is basically out for the season, and Milner has just been added to the injury list, so Manchester City's squad is not at full strength.

However, the performance of other players is secondary; the media is most concerned about Shan Yongzhuo.

In the last match, Shan Yongzhuo, who scored four goals, was undoubtedly the most crucial factor in determining the outcome of the game.

"If Tottenham can't contain Shan Yongzhuo, Villas-Boas's bold statement will become a joke."

"What Bale should be doing is finding a way to score more goals than Shan Yongzhuo, instead of talking big."

"Shan Yongzhuo is in excellent form, and this is an important match in the race for the league title. Historically, Shan Yongzhuo's performance tends to be even more formidable at crucial moments. White Hart Lane will face its toughest test in this match."

(End of this chapter)