Football: I am only 16 years old, and you want me to retire and make a comeback?

Chapter 695: Happy to be eliminated in the quarterfinals, depressed after being eliminated in the semifinals.
Dongqiudi Match Report: Dortmund lost 1-2 to RB Leipzig at home. Haaland started and performed well, while Tang Ye came on as a substitute and strolled around. (142313 comments)

Okay, the 32nd round of the league is over.

The next match will be a do-or-die Champions League semi-final.

After the match, almost all the reporters' questions were directed at the next Champions League game.

"TY, Bellingham will be suspended due to a red card and will be unable to play in the next match. Will you partner with Reno or Brandt?"

"probably."

Have you thought about how to play?

"of course."

Tang Ye answered quickly, then looked the reporter up and down: "We have thought about it, but I can't say. You'll see when the time comes."

"Will you run the same route in the second round as you did in the last game? 14km in 90 minutes?"

"These things can't be said anymore, they can't be said anymore."

Tang Ye politely declined the reporter's question, then grabbed the Player of the Month trophy and made his escape.

Back in the locker room, Tang Ye skillfully put the trophy in the cabinet, then sat down: "Hey, they're all asking about the next round."

"That's right, reaching the final is too difficult for us, we're not Manchester United..."

Marty sat down next to Tang Ye with his hands on his head.

The team's strength isn't high, but they have a chance to advance to the finals, which naturally excites reporters and fans.

Bayern Munich fans were also incredibly excited.

It's bound to be frustrating to watch your league rivals rise to prominence.

However, from Dortmund's perspective, the Dortmund players are not exactly happy right now.

Reaching the quarterfinals would have been a success, and it would have been something to celebrate.

But Dortmund's advancement to the semi-finals has given fans renewed hope, and they have unconsciously raised their expectations for their home team.

Being eliminated in the quarterfinals brings joy, but being eliminated in the semifinals leads to depression – this is the situation Dortmund is currently facing.

"fine."

Tang Ye put his hand on Marty's shoulder: "Just keep it up!"

……

Reposted from a YouTube psychology blogger: Judging from the interview video, Guardiola is deeply mired in pain.

For some reason, this YouTuber seems to have a grudge against Guardiola, constantly studying the Manchester City manager's micro-expressions.

According to this blogger's analysis, Guardiola's situation is not very good, so he favors Dortmund in the second leg.

Of course, this is unavoidable. From Guardiola's perspective, starting from the 2018-19 season, Manchester City has been constantly bullied by Manchester United in the Premier League, and in the 19-20 season, they watched helplessly as Manchester United achieved a quadruple.

Tang Ye left in the 20-21 season.

Okay, things have progressed this far, the bloodstain on Guardiola's head should be fading little by little.

Manchester City is on the rise!

Then, in the Champions League semi-final, Tom, the mercenary who had gone to Germany, flew to Manchester with his new teammates and delivered another blow to Manchester City's face.

What are you going to do about this?
Manchester Evening News – With 36 hours remaining until the second leg of the semi-final, Manchester City players are staying at a hotel in Dortmund.

"Manchester City's hotel is one of the Champions League partner hotels, located 7.2km away from Westfalenstadion. The hotel has 34 floors and can provide a good rest environment for Manchester City players."

Snapped!
The meeting room door closed, and Guardiola walked in with his assistant coach.

"Everyone, sit down and don't speak."

"keep quiet!"

Just as he was about to get up, Sterling sat back down.

You can't go against Guardiola at Manchester City, or the consequences will be unbearable for the players.

“I’m not happy that some people went shopping tonight. It’s not that I’m trying to restrict your freedom, but I said before the plane took off that this game is special and we need to make some preparations tonight.”

"But some people still went out, without even informing me beforehand!"

"Why the hell is this happening?!"

Guardiola shouted, startling Cancelo, who was closest to him.

"Are you going to play Dortmund with this attitude? Or will you lose 1-2 like in the first leg and then go back to Manchester?"

He shrugged, looking at Sterling and Mahrez: "Hmm? Is that so? You want to lose again? One Premier League title is enough, isn't it?"

"Manchester United! Think about Manchester United last season. Quadruple winners, quadruple winners!"

"We only have two championships this season!"

It's said that we shouldn't compare Manchester City and Manchester United, but that's impossible.

The managers of the two Manchester clubs will instinctively compare themselves to each other (especially when the two teams have similar results), it's ingrained in Manchester's DNA.

If Manchester City wants to catch up with Manchester United, then winning the Champions League is essential.

"Tomorrow we go play a match at Westfalenstadion, and then what? We lose to TY again?"

"No, do you think this is a good thing? Do you want to know how many times we've lost to TY?"

"..."

Even if Sterling and Mahrez hadn't gone shopping, Guardiola would still have yelled at the players today.

Guardiola sees it very clearly: Manchester City has been complacent in the league for too long, which is why they are stronger than Dortmund but still can't beat them.

What's the situation with Dortmund this season?
Although the starting lineup wasn't perfect, you have to look back at Dortmund's Champions League knockout stage.

From the Round of 16 to the Quarter-finals, and now to the Semi-finals, Dortmund has escaped death every time they have advanced, defeating their opponents in a 50/50 situation.

Dortmund fought their way into the semi-finals!
Therefore, if Manchester City wants to defeat Dortmund, they must also show the same spirit!

……

"China Media Group! China Media Group!"

"This is a live broadcast of the second leg of the Champions League semi-final..."

"As you can see, the players from both teams are entering the field in an orderly manner."

Holding the ball boy's hand, Tang Ye had a serious expression, with the Champions League theme song in various languages ​​playing in his ears.

Feeling the grip from his left hand, Tang Ye looked down at the caddie next to him and said, "It's okay, don't be nervous."

The caddie looked into Tang Ye's eyes and nodded gently.

"Haha, I'm actually more nervous than you."

Tang Ye touched the caddie's golden hair.

"heja BVB! heja BVB! heja BVB!"

Bang bang bang!
Stand in position on the pitch and wait for the Champions League theme song to play again.

Just then, a commotion was heard from the south stand of Westfalen Stadium.

"Well, as you can see, this is the South Stand of Westfalenstadion, also known as the 'Yellow and Black Wall,' the area for Borussia Dortmund's die-hard fans. There are 2.5 standing seats. Yes, that's right, these fans won't sit down for the entire 90 minutes of the match."

"The Dortmund fans in the South Stand are now displaying their tifo!"

Compared to previous tifo displays, this tifo was purely a crowd of people, with the silhouettes of about 6-7 people slowly rising.

However, these figures are surrounded by shadow blocks, meaning that this tifo actually contains more than just these 6 or 7 people.

The figures in the tifo are wearing team jerseys, with numbers such as "10", "8", and "7" behind them, representing all the players on the Dortmund team.

It is worth mentioning that all of these players were bleeding, and player number 10 even had a fracture support bandage wrapped around his right hand.

Looking up ahead, there is the Champions League trophy, representing the highest level of competitive honor.

"Wow!!!!"

"Wow!!!!"

The whole scene evokes a sense of tragedy, yet it aptly depicts Dortmund's Champions League knockout stage journey this season.

"Yes... Dortmund's journey in the Champions League this season has been incredibly difficult..."

Let's get started!

[It's a crucial match, guys. I'm rooting for Manchester City this time, because I'm a Guardiola fan.]

[Guardiola fan? You're going to get sick of it.]

Is Tang still capable? He didn't perform well in the last match against Leipzig.

[Hilarious! You could tell my form after just 10 minutes on the bench. Even a fool would know I was saving my energy for the Champions League.]

"Beep!!"

"Okay, the game begins!"

"Now I will introduce the starting lineups for both sides in this match! First up is the home team, Borussia Dortmund!"

Dortmund (3-2-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Bürki
Defenders: Piszczek, Hummels, Akanji
Midfielders (defensive midfielders): Guerreiro, Pogba
Midfielders (attacking midfielders): Reus, Tang Ye, Renault, Sancho; Forward: Haaland
Head Coach: Matti
With Bellingham suspended due to a red card, Matti opted to start Renault over Brandt.

Of course, this is the starting lineup. Before the match, Escriva can talk to the players, so this starting lineup should actually be arranged by him.

"Borussia!"

"Dortmund!"

Bang bang bang!
Bang bang bang bang!
8 seats, nearly 8 Dortmund fans.

Let alone being there in person, you can feel the atmosphere even if you're just sitting in front of the TV and watching it.

"A truly intimidating home ground... it lives up to its reputation!"

"De Bruyne over here!"

"De Bruyne is playing as an attacking midfielder today. He should push the ball forward and pass it to Sterling!"

It's another one-on-one between Sterling and Piszczek.

Defending against Sterling is not difficult for Piszczek, but the English striker's greatest strength is his running rhythm.

Piszczek can avoid being beaten by Sterling, but he can't stop the latter from cutting inside all the time.

Dortmund's defense is being compressed little by little!

The situation wasn't looking good, and Tang Ye began to consider Sterling's possible passing options, preparing to target the receiving player.

But what Tang Ye didn't expect happened: Sterling came to the byline and delivered a cross right in front of Piszczek.

Snapped!
Pass the ball to the far post!

"Sterling's cross was a bit forced; the landing point wasn't very good."

The pass wasn't very good, but Sterling's goal wasn't to create a threat with the cross, but to shift possession to the weak side to avoid Tang Ye!

Mahrez!

Cut inside to De Bruyne!
A direct long-range shot!

boom!
"Oh!"

"Wow!!!!"

De Bruyne's long-range shot was saved by Bürki, and the stands immediately erupted in cheers from the fans.

Although he was in the stands, Eskeriva couldn't smile.

Manchester City's approach may seem reckless, but it's actually very sensible.

With his chin slightly tucked back, Escriva gripped the railing, looking down at Guardiola with a serious expression.

Both are Spanish, but Guardiola is clearly much more wicked.

He wanted the Manchester City players on the field to avoid the maestro!

"Tang Ye, relay this to Pogba!"

boom!
A through ball was played, and Tang Ye bypassed De Bruyne and made a diagonal run, successfully receiving the ball ahead.

"Wow!!!!"

The Dortmund fans at home really gave it their all.

Tang Ye dribbled the ball past the center circle with the outside of his foot, once again showcasing his dribbling skills to the fans.

Tang Ye dribbled the ball and made a long run forward!

"here!"

Reus reached out, as if to make a sprint.

However, the defender on Reus's lane was Walker, which Tang Ye didn't think was a good time to attack.

De Bruyne, who was chasing after Tang Ye, bumped his shoulder into him.

!

Tang Ye quickly adjusted, slowed down, regained his balance, and then used his shoulder to push back.

Knowing he couldn't give De Bruyne a chance to steal the ball, Tang Ye seized the opportunity.

Right foot!

He raised his head as if to pass, but actually Tang Ye executed a fancy footwork, completing a long pass right in front of De Bruyne.

Go Haaland up front!
"Pretty!"

"Tang Ye!"

Haaland got the ball and didn't hesitate for a moment, immediately rushing towards the penalty area.

With Haaland's speed and size, Manchester City's defenders must be having a tough time right now.

Charge in!
Wow!!!

Hold on! Hold on!

boom!
A shot was taken, but it was blocked by Ruben Diaz, and Haaland's shot went wide.

Reus is about to go and grab the second spot!

"Fight it out!"

Guardiola's voice came, and Walker rushed over, turning his back to protect the ball.

They tried to pass the ball back to Stones, but Tang Ye and Haaland rushed towards Stones immediately.

There's nothing we can do about it.

Snapped!
Walker kicked the ball out of bounds.

"xuuuu!!!"

"Rubbish!!!"

"Pass the ball, you trash! Xuuu—!! Beep beep beep beep!!!!"

Manchester City's cowardly move drew jeers from Dortmund fans, and Tang Ye patted Haaland on the hand.

"Don't rush. If you don't have a chance, just control the ball. Renault will come up."

"All right."

Haaland is in good form, but Tang Ye can sense that the Norwegian striker is still a ways off from the form needed to play against Manchester City.

A corner kick opportunity, this kick is in Renault's hands.

He's raising his left hand!
Tactical corner kick!

The Dortmund players on the field reacted almost simultaneously.

Renault passed the ball to Sancho!

Pilling!

Snapped!
Sancho delivers a 45-degree cross to the far post!
"There's no one at the back post!"

"Hey, Tang Ye!"

They thought it was an open space, but Dortmund had actually already planned it out.

Tang Ye suddenly came up from behind and sniped with his right leg.

Snapped!
Outside-of-the-foot volley!

The ball has a C-shaped arc and moves very fast.

"Oh!!"

Ederson leaped out and made this almost impossible save from the extreme distance.

"Vamos!"

Guardiola clenched his right fist and swung it out violently.

But he seems to have celebrated a little too soon.

Chaos erupted in the penalty area, with Haaland, Pogba, and Manchester City defenders all vying for the ball.

boom!
Haaland's shot hit Stones and bounced off.

Reus suddenly appeared in a place no one paid attention to.

Right foot!

The ball grazed the left post and quietly rolled into the net.

"..."

Ederson had only just stood up when the goal was scored.

Because the penalty area was crowded with people, the Manchester City goalkeeper didn't even know where the ball came from.

"TOOOOOOOOOOOR!!!!!"

……

(End of this chapter)