The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 308 The championship is secured; the second round is an impossible task!
For Bastia fans, Hagi Begic's words were practically a given: in the final moments of the season, the team would go all out to win the double!

Yes,

Double crown!
After their historic Ligue 2 double last season, they will be aiming for the Ligue 1 and Europa League double this season.

This thrilled them.

On the night after the match against Basel, the entire city of Bastia, as always, was plunged into a night of celebration.

The fans drank and discussed who they would encounter.

After Gaio returned to his dormitory.

He then opened his phone to check the status of other Europa League matches.

In the quarterfinals, all four matches will be played simultaneously.

Everything has settled down.

Bastia 4-1 Basel;
Fenerbahce 2-0 Lazio;
Chelsea 3-1 Kazan;
Benfica 3-1 Newcastle United.

The gap in strength is quite obvious, with a difference of more than two goals in both matches. Most news reports believe that the team that wins tonight will be the final qualifier.

Compared to other rivals, Gaião is more concerned about Benitez's Chelsea team.

This is the biggest opponent!

He even imagined how Bastia would play if they were really facing Chelsea.

tonight,

Chelsea fielded their strongest lineup at home against Russian side Rubin Kazan.

Undeniably, finishing in the top four of the league and thus qualifying for next season's Champions League is Chelsea's top priority.

However, winning a European championship trophy during his tenure is the honor that Chelsea's interim manager, Benitez, subconsciously desires most.

Although this European title is only the Europa League.

In today's match, Torres, who was practically being sold off by the team, added significant weight to the realization of his wish.

Throughout the match, Torres had a total of 6 shots, scoring twice, which accounted for nearly a third of the team's 19 shots.

After the match, head coach Benitez praised Torres: "This game is good for his confidence, but his efficiency is also really outstanding, so I am really happy for him. He trains very hard every day, so it is only a matter of time before he scores a goal. He scored two goals today, and I hope he will do the same in the next game."

Torres' last goal for Chelsea was three weeks ago in the Blues' home game against Steaua Bucharest.

then,

Torres' goal in the 71st minute became Chelsea's winning goal in the two-legged tie.

However, just two minutes after his goal, he was stomped on by the away team's defender Zukala, causing him to bleed from his face.

From then on, Torres wore a specially made mask every time he appeared on the field.

Previously, the slender Torres had already cut his hair short, and now with the addition of a mask, his image appears even more aloof; some say he looks like Zorro.

Interestingly, it was after putting on the mask that Torres finally found his scoring touch.

England legend Gary Lineker joked, "It was a great night for Torres, and I think he'll be wearing that mask from now on."

in fact,

Since the beginning of 2013, Torres' form has been mediocre.

For the previous three months, Torres had "steadily" maintained a goal-per-month rate.

Rumors about Torres being released by Chelsea have resurfaced.

The media has been saying that Torres will be sent back to Atletico Madrid as part of a deal to acquire Atletico's star striker Falcao.

There are also reports that Torres will return to Liverpool this summer for £1500 million.

Regardless, it must be admitted that for T9, who joined Chelsea two years ago for £50 million, that price tag put enormous pressure on him.

Gaio didn't seem to care where Torres would end up.

Because he knew very well that Torres' career at Chelsea had been so bleak.

The GIF that was circulated by countless fans afterward—a super cool dribble, but a missed open goal—proves this point.

Handsome, but hard to score against.

While Gaio was following news about other teams, the Bastia match was also a hot topic among many commentators and fans.

"Bastia has proven they are not just a dark horse, but a truly strong team. Gaio is definitely a future Ballon d'Or contender! De Bruyne, Kanté, this team is overflowing with talent!"

"The 4-1 scoreline is brutal, but fair. Bastia dominated Basel in every aspect. Gaião's dominant performance was the decisive factor."

"Is there any suspense in the second leg? Theoretically, Basel needs to score 3 goals and not concede any, but facing the red-hot defense of Gaio and Bastia? It's an impossible task."

"Yakin needs to solve the defensive problems, especially how to limit Gaio, but to be honest, given Gaio's current form, it will be difficult to stop him even in a one-on-one or two-on-one situation. Basel's Europa League journey may have come to an end here."

As for Bastia's fans?
He was already completely drunk and his mind was filled with thoughts of winning the championship.

the next day.

Everything about Bastia continues to circulate among French football fans.

Meanwhile, the Bastia players continued training.

Gaio gritted his teeth as he pushed a set of barbells that exceeded his current strength limit, his face turning red and his not-so-thick arm muscles bulging.

Fabreto, who was "supervising" the work, crossed his arms and said with a hint of sarcasm, "I think we can add another 5 kilograms of tablets. The legend of Bastia can't be limited to this much power, can it?"

Gaio put down the barbell, panting heavily, and grinned, "Fabreto, do you want me to kick the weight plates like a soccer ball?"

Fabricio helped Gaio place the weight plates, then shrugged, "That's something we can try."

Lukaku had just finished a set of squats when he came over and patted Gaio on the shoulder. "Hey! Young! Did your free kick last night blast Sommer's soul out of his body? I heard he was looking for the ball when he woke up this morning!"

He imitated Sommer's way of looking around, which drew laughter from the gym.

De Bruyne stopped his treadmill workout, panting, and joined the conversation: "Romero, your imitation of Sommer's expression is even more spectacular than his save!"

He turned to Gaio with an approving smile, "But seriously, Yang, that was a beautiful shot, a tricky angle, and full of power. Those guys from Basel will probably have to practice defending set pieces more when they get back."

Lukaku laughed loudly, "It's no use for them to practice more; Yang's touch can't be developed through practice."

Gaio then deliberately glanced at Lukaku with a mischievous smile and said, "They can't stop me, but I hope everyone remembers to pray that Romelu doesn't block my free kicks next time!"

All eyes immediately turned to Lukaku, and the laughter grew even louder.

Everyone knew that Gai was joking about Lukaku blocking Mane's shot last night.

That was a very good opportunity.

Moreover, this is not an isolated case.

The main problem is that Lukaku sometimes really likes to stand in the penalty area and do nothing.

Lukaku blushed and stubbornly protested, "Hey! That was an accident! Mane's shot was too straight! I just happened to be in that position."

De Bruyne immediately added, "Yes, right in the best 'target man' position! Romelu, when you go to Basel's home ground next game, you better watch out! Don't just focus on being the 'target man' in the penalty area, try to score one yourself! Otherwise, Mane might challenge you to a one-on-one match in training!"

Fabreto crossed his arms and watched the group of kids bickering, a smirk playing on his lips: "Alright, alright! Whether you're a post-upper-stakes king or a free-kick maestro, if you want to secure a comfortable qualification in Basel, you'll have to rely on your skills!"

He nudged Gaio, "Yang, have you rested enough? Next round! Strengthen your core muscles! Basel will definitely be targeting you next time!"

Gaio nodded slightly, knowing he needed to get down to business and practice his attributes more: "Understood, let's go."

Seeing Gaio continue, the others smiled and continued their own training.

They all knew that when Gaio practiced, he was completely absorbed and extremely focused.

Therefore,
They truly felt that Gaio deserved everything he gained in Bastia.

The sheer intensity of the training is enough to keep up with many people.

His talent was further highlighted.

Days passed by amidst this training and the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

weekend.

At the Stade de la Cerro ...

To cope with the packed schedule, Hagibis made some rotations: midfield maestro De Bruyne and Kanté rested, leaving veteran Rothen to shoulder the entire playmaking responsibility. The veteran truly gave it his all, almost single-handedly carrying Bastia's midfield against a relegation-threatened team like Brest.

Gaio continued his hot streak, playing only half the game before being substituted, but his halftime statistics included one goal and two assists.

He almost secured the victory for the team in the first half.

finally,
Bastia crushed Brest with a resounding 4-0 victory at home.

They continue to lead the Ligue 1 standings.

Paris Saint-Germain, who played their match a day earlier, also won, maintaining the 11-point gap between them.

For Bastia, this is a relatively safe number.

Following the match, L'Équipe published a front-page headline: 11-point gap! Bastia leads Ligue 1, PSG sets their sights on Camp Nou – newly promoted team creates miracle to lead the league, PSG adjusts its strategy before the crucial Champions League match.

"Bastia, the reigning Ligue 2 champions, continued to lead the Ligue 1 standings with an astonishing 11-point advantage after easily defeating Brest at home this round!"

After 31 rounds, this Corsican team is writing a new chapter in the legend of a newly promoted team with its convincing consistency and team performance.

"Hagi Begic's team continues their amazing form. Facing Brest, they were not distracted by their midweek Europa League victory against Basel. Key player Gaio continued his efficient output (1 goal and 2 assists), driving the team forward. The league title trophy is closer than ever to this Corsican island."

Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain's strategic focus has clearly shifted to the Champions League!
With a league deficit of 11 points behind Bastia, Ancelotti's Paris Saint-Germain has clearly placed its bets on the Champions League.

Last week, the Parc des Princes witnessed a thrilling 2-2 draw between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goal was not enough to secure a victory; the second leg next week at Camp Nou will be a crucial battle that will determine the fate of Paris Saint-Germain's season!
In the post-match press conference, Ancelotti admitted: "The gap in the league is an objective fact, and our focus must be on Camp Nou. It was a game that required 200% commitment from everyone."

This is practically tantamount to an official announcement: Paris Saint-Germain has strategically shifted its resources towards the Champions League, and its hopes of winning the league title are slim.

Seeing these reports.

Everyone at Bastia is overjoyed; their first-ever top-flight league title may just be this season!
Paris Saint-Germain has given up.

No team in Ligue 1 can threaten Bastia's top spot anymore.

With only seven rounds remaining.

If Bastia can maintain their winning streak in the remaining matches, they have a chance to clinch the title three to four rounds early.

If they can advance further in the Europa League, it will undoubtedly provide them with more rest time before the final sprint.

Gaião also has little interest in Ligue 1 now, having only earned 1 winning point after defeating Brest.

He previously scored 10 points in a victory over Basel.

Currently, there are 96 winning points.

He didn't know if he could reach 100 points if he won the midweek match against Basel.

It is undeniable that his progress in Ligue 1 is slowing down.

Summer must go.

Gaio has not yet made a final decision regarding his next team.

But the outside world is urging him to make a final decision.

As the season draws closer to its end.

Pierre is extremely busy right now, with representatives from various clubs contacting him to inquire about Gaio's personal intentions.

The price offered is also rising accordingly.

After all, Gaião's performance for the national team in the World Cup qualifiers and the Europa League was undeniably strong.
More importantly, Gaio is young!

This is the foundation upon which a top-tier team can build its success over a decade!

To Gaio's surprise, Pierre also received a call from a woman—Granovskaya.

However, the other party did not directly mention the transfer, but said that they could talk about it.

Pierre asked Gaio, who told him not to answer directly for the time being and to wait.

He doesn't want to make a decision right now.

Gaio is waiting for the Europa League final.

At that time, negotiations will be fully open, and he will also use "First-Person Perspective" to say goodbye to Bastia.

Before this, he didn't want his transfer to affect Bastia's championship aspirations.

He has yet to respond, but this has already led many media outlets to speculate wildly.

If he actually gets involved in these things, won't things explode?
If a player says they're interested, the media can say the transfer is confirmed.

The media has absolutely no bottom line.

Therefore,
This is why Gaio chose to create a "first-person perspective" platform.

In order to make money?

That was just a side effect; he had far too many ways to make money.

He mainly controls the discourse.

It's that simple.

However, this is just laying the groundwork for the future.

4 month 10 number.

Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Europort.

This is a very special international airport.

Located in France, yet jointly operated by France and Switzerland, with close ties to Germany, it is thus known as "Europe's only truly tri-national airport."

Although the airport is physically located in Saint-Louis, France, it is only about 6 kilometers from Basel, Switzerland, and about 70 kilometers from Freiburg, Germany.

Passengers from all three countries frequently use this airport, making it an air hub connecting Western Europe.

The airport has a dedicated Swiss lane, allowing direct access to Basel after customs without going through French border control.

For French tourists, getting to this airport is even simpler and more convenient.

After leaving the airport, everyone in Bastia took a bus to Basel.

They will be traveling to Basel for the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final.

Along the Rhine River flowing through northern Switzerland, at the junction of Germany, France, and Switzerland, lies Basel, a metropolis that blends ancient tranquility with sophisticated modernity.

This is Switzerland's third largest city, after Zurich and Geneva.

However, it only has a permanent population of 20.

The pulse of the city rises and falls with the chimes of the Münster Cathedral on the riverbank, and also pulsates with the light and shadow of the modern art displayed in the museum.

There is none of the shocking luxury and hustle and bustle of Monaco here.

Wealth, however, operates quietly, like the gears of a finely tuned clock, deep within unassuming bank buildings and internationally renowned pharmaceutical laboratories.

The names of pharmaceutical giants like Novartis and Roche are not only the secrets to Basel's wealth, but also symbols of the city.

In the heart of this city steeped in knowledge and order, a completely different passion burns like fire—that is football.

Located on the eastern edge of the city, St. Jakob Park Stadium is like a giant ruby ​​embedded in the green field. It is not just a pile of concrete and steel structures, but a temple where the soul of the entire city is gathered, and a totem of the glory of modern Swiss football.

Its completion in 2001 laid the foundation for the glorious revival of FC Basel.

As you enter this stadium, the first thing you see is the distinctive "RotBlau" jersey – red and blue.

Instead of hanging on one side as usual, their badge of honor is solemnly engraved on the center of their jerseys: a shield outlined in gold thread, with the left half burning in fiery red and the right half set in deep blue, with the gold letters "FCB" proudly in the center.

Interestingly, the idea for Barcelona's world-famous "blaugrana" (red and blue) jersey and badge is said to have originated from this.

The connection between red and blue can be traced back to Hans Gamper, the Swiss founder of Barcelona who played for the club and served as its captain – a bloodline that transcends European football.

However, it's different from the real red and blue.

According to the Swiss media, this match for Basel was destined to be tragic.

"Having lost 4-1 in the first leg, it's almost an impossible task to overturn the deficit in the second leg, but Basel has no choice but to fight with their backs against the wall!"

(End of this chapter)