Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 123 A resounding victory over Inter Milan in the first leg of the Europa League! A sudden defeat in the league! Bayern Munich also pulled it off?

"The referee has blown the whistle to end the match!"

“2014-15赛季欧联杯1/8决赛首回合，沃尔夫斯堡4-1国际米兰取得胜利！”

"I didn't expect this result before the match!"

"I thought it would be like Wolfsburg vs. Tottenham, with the two teams evenly matched in the first leg and the winner decided in the second leg!"

"But the Wolfsburg duo, with their perfect performance, crushed the former powerhouse Inter Milan!"

"These four goals are the best proof!"

"Of course, as I said before: anything is possible in football! Even if Inter Milan concedes three goals away from home, no one can say for sure that they will be eliminated!"

In the broadcast room, Zhan Jun, still full of enthusiasm, commented that he found the Wolfsburg matches to be getting more and more exciting.

The reason, of course, is that the Wolfsburg players are all developing.

Look at De Bruyne, who was excluded from Mourinho's squad last season.

Look at Qin Ming, who was banned from the canteen by Ten Hag and sold by Bayern for 100 million euros, and who was initially regarded as a mascot.

Then look at Olic and Gustavo, who contributed their career peak to Bayern Munich and are now playing for Wolfsburg.

They were all former losers.

But with each victory, confidence took root in their hearts, leading to their transformation.

This kind of team is very attractive.

Zhan Jun couldn't help but imagine the future, wondering what Wolfsburg would ultimately achieve and whether it would leave a lasting mark on the football world.

On the field, Qin Ming approached D'Ambrosio to exchange jerseys, which surprised the Italian full-back.

Opinions on Qin Ming vary.

Some praised his talent as being no less than Ronaldinho's, while others thought he played too violently, such as when he elbowed Kim Jin-su in the Asian Cup.

But based on what we've seen of D'Ambrosio over the past 90 minutes...

Qin Ming has a very easygoing personality; he laughs and jokes while playing football, as if he's enjoying the sport.

After he made a beautiful tackle, Qin Ming would give him a thumbs up.

He could tell that Qin Ming wasn't being sarcastic or sarcastic.

See you next week.

D'Ambrosio also felt a bit of admiration.

Despite being only a 17-year-old minor, he possesses extraordinary talent and lacks that annoying arrogance.

Just like Icardi, with his nightclub feud with Nainggolan, his dramatic love story with Wanda Nara, and his constant slacking off during training, he seems no different from the former Balotelli.

"If only we could switch places with him."

D'Ambrosio couldn't help but think that.

On the other side, Qin Ming and his teammates thanked the fans. Recently, as Wolfsburg's performance has improved, the number of fans has also been growing rapidly.

Maintaining good relationships with fans has thus become a task.

Actually, it wasn't entirely passive; it's only right to express gratitude to those who came to support us.

"Don't worry, you can go to Italy next week. We'll bring Tifo with us to cheer you on!"

The leader of the die-hard fan group shouted into the microphone.

After listening to the fans' praise, Qin Ming and his teammates returned to the locker room.

Have you ever been to Milan?

Qin Ming used to admire the San Siro stadium when he watched football.

It is one of the few stadiums in the world that is shared by two clubs.

This is something you rarely see in the other four major leagues.

This is largely due to Italy's football policy, where stadiums are mostly owned by the government.

Apart from Juventus.

Because they acquired the 99-year usage rights to the Alpi Stadium for 2400 million euros.

This is why Italian clubs have difficulty generating revenue.

“I’ve been there for tourism before, and it’s a very nice city.”

Despite being a rough-around-the-edges guy, Dost often travels during the off-season to experience the beauty of the world.

"By the way, you said when we go to the San Siro to play, will we be using Milan's locker room?"

Qin Ming then thought of another question.

"No, there are three locker rooms at the San Siro, one for Inter Milan and one for AC Milan, and the other is for the away team."

"Olive answered."

He visited the San Siro during the 2010-11 Champions League knockout stage.

Although Bayern won the match, they were ultimately defeated 3-2 by Inter Milan at home, failing to advance to the semi-finals.

"That's a bit of a pity."

Qin Ming thought he could use the locker room that legendary players like Maldini had used.

As the sun sets in the west at dusk.

Qin Ming and De Bruyne arrived at the Irish pub. It had been a long time since they had been there, as the recent schedule had kept them too busy.

These days, taking a break from a busy schedule to enjoy a beer can be considered a spice to a dull life.

"Mr. Scott, do you remember how you felt after winning the championship in the 2008-09 season?"

Qin Ming has many questions today.

"What does it feel like? It reminds me of the 1980s when nearly 30,000 Volkswagen employees marched because their workers' rights were violated. The whole city seemed to boil over on the day the company finally compromised and changed the contract."

Scott participated in that march.

Later, after Wolfsburg won the Salad Platter, even more people took to the streets, singing team songs and chanting slogans, enjoying the joy of victory.

However, Wolfsburg's performance has been fluctuating ever since then.

Magath was unable to lead Wolfsburg to another miracle.

"I saw a lot of former players painted on the walls of Phil Street next door. If we win the championship this season, we should be able to get painted on too, right?"

Qin Ming didn't know why, but he really wanted to be drawn on it.

Perhaps this represents that Wolfsburg fans have truly identified with themselves.

"Of course, I will draw it by hand, and I guarantee it will be perfect."

Before retiring, Scott was a spray painter. After retiring, he spent his days either visiting bars or learning how to paint.

"That's great! We'll do our best!"

Qin Ming looked at the wall on the right side of the bar, where the ferocious and terrifying gray wolf head was painted so lifelike.

De Bruyne just listened to the two chatting.

Far from finding it boring, he actually enjoyed the moment.

Soon, the date arrived: March 15th.

The 25th round of the Bundesliga has begun.

Wolfsburg will play against Mainz away. De Bruyne and Perisic will be rested for this game. Qin Ming will partner with Arnold and Caligiuri, with veteran Olic in front of him.

"Wolfsburg's offensive intensity has noticeably decreased!"

"Qin Ming is struggling alone on the wing! Get past Koo Ja-cheol and pass to Arnold!"

"What a pity! Arnold was dispossessed by Gas, and Wolfsburg lost possession of the ball!"

Inside the Opel Arena.

Fueled by the roar of the Mainz fans, Mainz launched a quick counter-attack.

Guess delivered a long diagonal pass to De Blasis, who, facing Sebastian Jung, accelerated to create space before sweeping a cross into the middle.

Shinji Okazaki received the ball and took a shot, but Naldo made a timely sliding tackle to block it.

Otherwise, Mainz's attack might have changed the score.

The camera pans to the coaching bench on the sidelines.

Martin Schmidt, Mainz's new head coach, has only been in office for a little over a month.

His tactical philosophy is similar to that of Dieter Hecking.

Simple and practical.

His previous experience coaching Mainz B team allowed him to adapt quickly after taking office.

The 38th minute of the game.

Arnold won a chance in the attacking third and poked the ball to Qin Ming on the flank.

Qin Ming dribbled past Brosinski and, facing the familiar Karius, unleashed a high-quality shot.

Karius, valued at 800 million euros, failed to make an effective save.

0-1!

Qin Ming breathed a sigh of relief after scoring. They had only managed to break through Mainz's defense almost at the end of the first half.

To be honest, he was a little worried.

Fortunately, an opportunity was found.

"Mainz played very steadily in the second half!"

"Especially in marking Qin Ming, with De Bruyne absent, Arnold's deterrent effect is limited, and Mainz can mobilize more defensive resources!"

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"As the game entered stoppage time, Wolfsburg advanced down the right flank, and Caligiuri attempted a breakthrough!"

"Oh! Baumgartlinger goes up to intercept, and in the ensuing tug-of-war, the ball goes out of bounds!"

"Mainz throws the ball in from the sideline, De Blasis crosses from the byline!"

"Sebastian Jung executed the blockade very well this time!"

"Take a look at this corner kick!"

The fans at the stadium all thought the game was about to end when the ball was crossed to the far post by Marler.

When Guess and Klose were vying for a header, the ball bounced to the edge of the six-yard box, causing chaos in front of the Wolfsburg goal.

Shinji Okazaki seized the opportunity and stabbed the ball directly.

1-1!

The entire Opel Arena erupted in cheers, with Mainz fans blushing and embracing their friends.

Absolutely flat!

Moreover, it was Wolfsburg who managed to secure the draw, a team that is currently at the peak of its Bundesliga dominance.

After the game restarts.

With little time remaining, Wolfsburg hadn't even advanced thirty meters before the referee blew the final whistle.

"Wolfsburg, fighting on multiple fronts, is still facing problems!"

"Their attacking intensity decreased in this match due to the rotation of several players!"

"Finally, Mainz managed to equalize from a corner kick!"

"So Wolfsburg, who only got 1 point away from home, are currently tied with Bayern on points, but Bayern still have a game in two hours against Borussia Mönchengladbach!"

"If Bayern can win, then the gap between the two teams will be 3 points!"

"You should know that just three days ago, Bayern Munich played Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League Round of 16, with goals from Lewandowski, Müller, Ribery, and others, winning 7-0 and advancing to the quarterfinals!"

Can Bayern Munich, in this form, defeat Borussia Mönchengladbach?

"I think there's a high chance."

He Wei said with some regret.

Don't underestimate these few points; often, the team that wins the championship only has a few points more than the second-place team.

On the pitch, the Wolfsburg players were not in a good mood.

"That move should have gone inside; they've shut down the outside."

Qin Ming muttered to himself.

He doesn't like to scrutinize others' problems with a magnifying glass after experiencing failure.

This would make him feel like he's shirking responsibility.

With greater ability comes greater benefits and greater responsibility.

He is currently one of the top three highest-paid players in the Wolfsburg team, so he bears undeniable responsibility for missing several scoring opportunities in this match.

Even though De Bruyne and Perisic didn't play.

This strengthened his resolve to continue getting stronger until he could influence an entire team.

However, his frustration dissipated a few hours later.

"Kevin, did you see that? Bayern lost!"

Qin Ming shouted at the door of the next bedroom.

"what?"

De Bruyne didn't even have time to call Mitchell; he quickly switched to another app to check.

really!

Bayern Munich 0-2 Borussia Mönchengladbach!
The two then sat down on the sofa and watched the game highlights.

Neuer was absent from the match due to gastroenteritis, but Borussia Mönchengladbach's Sommer became a wall of sighs, blocking all eight of Bayern's effective shots.

Moreover, Borussia Mönchengladbach is no weak team.

So far in the league, they have 12 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses, and are currently ranked 3rd. Ahead of them are Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich, but the gap between them is quite large.

Moreover, Bayern's Neuer, Ribery, and Martinez did not play.

Robben was also injured by a tackle from an opponent in the 20th minute of the match.

Even so, Bayern Munich still managed to keep Borussia Mönchengladbach under their thumb in the penalty area thanks to their superior individual skills.

Borussia Mönchengladbach didn't get their first shot until the 30th minute of the match.

It was this shot that broke through Reina's defenses, giving Borussia Mönchengladbach the lead at the Allianz Arena.

Then, Guardiola made several substitutions, bringing on Lahm, Müller, and others.

However, this still failed to stop Bayern's decline.

"Maybe they were too tired after the 7-0 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk a few days ago?"

Qin Ming guessed.

"The problem lies in the overall tactics and the players' execution."

De Bruyne shook his head.

As an excellent midfielder, he has a high sensitivity to tactics.

Guardiola wanted to control possession and penetrate the defense, while Bayern players wanted to play at a fast pace, which made Bayern's attack very awkward.

When you're playing with the momentum, you can rely on the players' abilities to carry the team.

When playing from behind, this contradictory situation will only worsen over time.

This is not.

Near the end of the match, Borussia Mönchengladbach seized the opportunity to counterattack, employing almost the same tactics.

"I don't hate Sommer at all anymore!"

Qin Ming was previously frustrated because Sommer saved several sure goals.

All he wanted to do now was hug the other person and shout: Thank you.

"His save percentage is as high as 82%, which is higher than Bayern's Neuer and is currently ranked first in the Bundesliga."

De Bruyne glanced at the data, a smile playing on his lips.

They drew, Bayern lost.

The two teams not only lost their point difference, but were even back to square one.

This is of great significance to Wolfsburg.

"Look, they've already started discussing it in the group chat, and they're even saying they want to buy a few Borussia Mönchengladbach jerseys."

Qin Ming said, scrolling through the chat group.

"Since Bayern has given us this opportunity, we can't let it slip away. We must win every game from now on!"

De Bruyne's tone was firm.

"It would be so great if we could win this game."

Qin Ming put his feet up on the coffee table, crossed his hands behind his head, and looked at the ceiling with regret.

If they can secure three points away from home, they will have overtaken Bayern Munich and climbed to the top of the Bundesliga standings.

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs" in this world.

"Let me see who our next league opponent is?"

Qin Ming suddenly took out his phone and started scrolling through it. "Stuttgart, Hamburg, Schalke 04, Mönchengladbach and Hannover 96, the schedule doesn't look good."

“而且5月16日和23号，联赛倒数第3轮和第4轮，我们先后要踢多特蒙德和拜仁。”

Qin Ming felt that the road ahead had become bumpy again.

But he immediately sprang to his feet, shouting, "Kevin, we have to win!"

"Well, I definitely will!"

De Bruyne nodded vigorously.

He repeated the same statement.

He didn't come to the Bundesliga to watch Bayern win the title!

He wants to return to the Premier League with honors and statistics, and rise again from where he failed.

(End of this chapter)