Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 127 Bundesliga Schedule Progresses! German Cup Semi-Finals Advancement! Rematch Against Schalke 04!

After the two-week international break, Qin Ming strolled around Wolfsburg in April.

He just received a call from Perrin.

Upon learning the results of the draw for the Asian qualifiers for the World Cup, the Chinese team was drawn into Group C with Qatar, Hong Kong, Bhutan, and the Maldives.

"Fortunately, we won a few friendly matches before, which made the Chinese team a seeded team."

Although Qin Ming thought this way, he wasn't actually worried.

Even if they are drawn into Group E, the "group of death," he believes that with the current level of the Chinese national football team, they should at least have no problem qualifying for the knockout stage as the second-place team.

“We won both of our friendly matches in March. Recently, they’ve been targeting you, all thinking about performing well in the matches and trying to get a chance to play in one of the top five leagues.”

Perrin saw the efforts of the Chinese team, especially in terms of physical fitness and fundamentals.

During the Asian Cup, the Chinese team's physical fitness was a major problem; the 70-minute mark was a turning point.

But physical fitness is different from talent; it can be developed through training.

2015 4 Month 4 Day.

Wolfsburg travels to Hamburg to play the 27th round of the Bundesliga.

Since being thrashed 8-0 by Bayern Munich, Hamburg has entered a state of complete rebuilding, going five consecutive rounds without a win and falling into the relegation zone.

That is, second to last in the standings.

They are also prepared for relegation.

Since I'm getting thrashed every day in the Bundesliga anyway, I might as well go to the 2. Bundesliga and thrash other teams.

In addition, they have decided to never forgive the Bundesliga and will sell points in the 2. Bundesliga for decades to come!
Hamburg's condition today is terrible.

The defense was like a sieve, the offense was weak and listless, and the players seemed to be slacking off at work.

The 11th minute of the game.

Rodriguez made a run down the wing, received a pass from De Bruyne, and cut the ball back to Qin Ming on the left side of the penalty area.

Qin Ming controlled the ball, dribbled past the defender, and curled a shot near the post to score for Wolfsburg.

0-1!

"It's so easy."

Qin Ming had a feeling that he wasn't playing in the Bundesliga, but in the 2. Bundesliga.

"Hamburg is too far behind in points. Even if they catch up, it will be difficult for them to avoid relegation. They might as well just tank."

Rodriguez walked over and said.

Qin Ming nodded in agreement. If he were in Hamburg, the club would have no hope of avoiding relegation, and it would indeed be difficult to muster any enthusiasm.

The trees fell and the hozens scattered.

The Hamburg team members probably focused all their energy on finding a way out.

I wonder when Hamburg will be able to return to the top division after being relegated.

The 37th minute of the game.

De Bruyne orchestrated an attack on the right flank, and Perisic used a change of pace to get past Oschulek.

He then crossed the ball to the near post of the penalty area.

Dost looked at Kleber Reis and headed the ball toward the left side of the goal.

Hamburg goalkeeper Adler was powerless to stop him.

0-2!

After taking a two-goal lead, Wolfsburg began to slow down their pace due to their busy schedule in April.

They have eight matches to play in 30 days.

Among them are two high-intensity Europa League quarter-final matches.

"Wolves make a substitution in the 64th minute of the second half!"

"Aron Hunt replaces Qin Ming, Arnold replaces De Bruyne. Dieter Hecking has been paying close attention to rotating Wolfsburg's two stars recently!"

"After all, the two are the core of Wolfsburg's attack. Even the slightest deviation is unacceptable. Otherwise, Wolfsburg will find it difficult to compete with Bayern for the league title, and it could even lead to a collapse on all three fronts!"

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The match is over!

Congratulations to Wolfsburg for their 2-0 away win against Hamburg! Qin Ming and Persic each scored a goal in this match!

"By the way, Bayern Munich won 3-0 against Eintracht Frankfurt at home yesterday. So it seems the two teams are still tied on points. I wonder when the gap will widen!"

He Wei still finds it a bit unbelievable when he thinks about it now.

Wolfsburg's performance this season has been so outstanding that even a fully-powered Bayern Munich has been unable to leave them in the dust.

However, if the two teams are tied on points by the end of the season.

Comparing goal difference, Wolfsburg would undoubtedly lose, because Bayern Munich has committed too many massacres, scoring 4 or more goals against weaker teams almost always.

"Hopefully Wolfsburg will have a good outcome!"

From He Wei's perspective, he would definitely support Wolfsburg.

After all, he had never experienced what it felt like for a Chinese player to win a championship in one of the top five European leagues as a key player or even a core member of the team.

Seeing Qin Ming's gradual progress, he didn't want to wait any longer.

This season!
He Wei looked at the boy on the screen and offered his heartfelt blessings.

On April 8, just four days after their last match, Wolfsburg hosted Freiburg at home.

This is the German Cup quarter-final!

The two teams have met twice in the league this season, with Wolfsburg winning both matches 5-0 on aggregate.

There were no surprises in the match.

In the Bundesliga standings clash between the second-placed team and the second-to-last-placed team, Wolfsburg, fielding a rotated squad, ultimately won 2-1.

"Here we come for the German Cup semi-finals!"

Let's make up for the regrets of 1995!

Wolfsburg will win!

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The 30,000 fans at the Volkswagen Stadium cheered and jumped for joy, and at that moment, they all had the same thought in their minds.

what?
Triple Crown Winner!
Based on current trends, they have a chance to compete for the Bundesliga, Europa League, and German Cup titles.

Wouldn't that mean there's hope of creating the most glorious moment?
Even knowing the chances were slim, they couldn't help but think about it.

We'll have to wait until the draw for the German Cup semi-finals is released.

Wolfsburg fans' hearts sank to the bottom.

Bild: The German Cup semi-final matchups are as follows: Bielefeld vs. Dortmund, Bayern Munich vs. Wolfsburg. The two title favorites will meet early, and the matches will be held on April 30.

Kicker: Bayern Munich has the highest possession rate in the league this season at 69.5%, even higher than Barcelona's 67.9%, but Guardiola's possession-based style hasn't quite integrated into Bayern's lineup yet. Fans are now familiar with Wolfsburg's characteristics: De Bruyne can effortlessly deliver threatening passes, and Qin Ming can make sharp breakthroughs with his individual skills; both can instantly accelerate the attack. Therefore, the outcome of both the German Cup and the league will not be easily decided.

Munich Daily News: In a recent interview with Guardiola, the Bayern Munich coach stated that their goal this season is to replicate Jupp Heynckes' treble.

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Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg have been thrust into the spotlight, sparking heated discussions among fans.
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On paper, Bayern Munich is stronger than Wolfsburg.
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However, football can never be decided by the strength of teams on paper.
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I think Wolfsburg needs to change its tactics if it wants to beat Bayern Munich; a defensive counter-attacking strategy would be a good option.
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Indeed, Bayern Munich has proven this season that their positioning isn't particularly good, and their possession-based style has led them to forgo long-range shots and crosses. If it weren't for the exceptional individual skill of their players, their ability to score so many goals against weaker teams would be purely due to individual talent.
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Dieter Hecking has served as a relegation rescuer for so many years, so his defensive training should be pretty good. It's just a question of whether he can withstand Bayern's attacking firepower.
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I don't think Wolfsburg's defenders can contain Lewandowski, Robben, and Ribery.
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Hopefully, Wolfsburg won't end up empty-handed after all three major trophies; they should at least win one.
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[Sigh, competing with a team like Bayern Munich is just too difficult.]
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I have a lot of faith in Wolfsburg. Looking at their performances against Tottenham in their two matches, and considering the rapid improvement of Qin Ming and De Bruyne, it's really hard to say who will win.
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Break Bayern Munich's monopoly!
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【.】

Although veteran football media outlet Kicker believes both sides have a chance, most football fans still think Bayern will have the last laugh.

Inside the VFL training base.

"Kevin, pass the ball 20cm higher, and I'll try a bicycle kick!"

Qin Ming shouted to De Bruyne in the distance.

After a period of core training, he began ball training.

"Keep your body balanced in the air while finding the right spot to kick the ball."

Qin Ming silently recited the key points of the bicycle kick. "Good!" De Bruyne followed Qin Ming's instructions, precisely increasing the height when passing the ball.

Thud! The football flew off the ground and towards the penalty spot.

"coming!"

Qin Ming's gaze followed the football, and he exhaled and tightened his core.

Immediately afterwards, he leaned back and jumped into the air, stretching his body out naturally.

Bang! I heard a dull thud as the ball hit the ground, and felt a solid touch on the instep of my foot.

Qin Ming knew instantly that it was there.

The football was suddenly deflected, whistling as it crashed into the goal, tearing open the white net.

"Pretty!"

De Bruyne saw this and smiled, clapping and praising it.

He trained with Qin Ming every day and knew just how hard Qin Ming worked, so he was naturally happy for his friend's progress.

"Goals scored in training are not real; they only count in matches."

Qin Ming has high standards for himself.

He rubbed his back and got up, thinking how lucky he was to have used a mat.

Otherwise, we'll continue training like this.

I haven't even mastered the backflip yet, and my back is already going to break.

Then he had De Bruyne continue passing the ball; he wanted to find that feeling.

Not far away, Dieter Hecking, who had been standing for a long time, was very pleased. As a professional football coach, it is a very fulfilling thing to be able to meet an excellent and hardworking player.

He witnessed the progress of the two individuals and grew himself in the process.

"let's work hard together."

Dieter Black Gold turned and left, his shadow shortening and eventually becoming tall and straight.

4 month 12 day.

Volkswagen Arena.

Seats are full.

"Good evening, viewers!"

"Now we are broadcasting the 28th round of the 2014-15 Bundesliga season!"

Wolfsburg hosts Schalke 04!

"Schalke 04 has just finished their Champions League campaign, and their performance at the Bernabéu Stadium has shocked the world of football!"

"I wonder if they can sweep through the league with such momentum?"

Let's take a look at the starting lineups for both teams!

"Wolfsburg's starting lineup remained largely unchanged, with no substitutions made for this match. Dieter Hecking fielded his strongest lineup!"

Goalkeeper:

"He must know how important this match is!"

“再来看看沙尔克04的首发阵容，迪马特奥排出4-2-3-1的阵型！”

Goalkeeper: Fährmann!

"Defenders: Höwedes, Friedrich, Matip, Kolasinac!"

Midfielders: Neustadt, Aogo!

Midfielders: Farfan, Max Meyer, Sané!

Forward: Huntelaar!

The comments section on Dongqiudi (a Chinese sports betting platform) is bustling with activity.
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That match was such a pity; Schalke 04 almost pulled off a comeback against Real Madrid!
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Wolfsburg, be careful!
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It's alright, Schalke 04 are dominant in international competitions, I believe they'll easily win in domestic matches.
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[I heard Schalke 04's league performance is poor, and Di Matteo will be sacked at the end of the season.]
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[Huntelaar said in a pre-match interview that he would shatter Wolfsburg's title dream; it's unclear why he harbored such malice towards Wolfsburg.]
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[To be honest, Sneijder and his team didn't beat him enough; they should have used stun guns on him a few more times.]
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Van Persie is kind-hearted; he only used a wooden stick, unlike Robben who used an iron rod.
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Go Wolfsburg!
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【.】

The camera returns to the Volkswagen Stadium.

Tresch guessed the coin toss and chose to break first.

Beep! ! !
Once both teams were in position, the referee blew his whistle.

The whole game officially begins.

After more than half a season of experience, Wolfsburg has developed a more composed demeanor.

The ball was passed around continuously at their feet, probing the Schalke 04 players to see if they could find an opportunity.

Patience is an essential quality for a great team.

In contrast, Schalke 04, playing away, took the initiative to press high up the pitch.

"De Bruyne already has the demeanor of a master!"

"Look at his calm organization, his orchestration of the midfield passing and movement, leaving Schalke 04 players exhausted!"

"Pass a threatening ball!"

In the shot, De Bruyne thrust his left foot forward, sending the ball in an exaggerated arc that cut through Schalke 04's defense.

"Don't let him get to the bottom!"

Di Matteo pointed at Perisic and shouted.

Because he shifted his focus to the right side, which was the left side where Qin Ming was, the overall formation shifted slightly.

But the gap isn't very big.

How did De Bruyne manage to catch it and pass it to Persic?

"Ivan, pass the ball!"

Olic retreated to the edge of the penalty area, received the ball but did not turn around, instead positioned himself to the side and behind.

Perisic understood immediately.

They were teammates on the Croatian national team, and they played together for so long in Wolfsburg.

How could we not have any chemistry?

Bang! Perisic took a half step towards the byline, then aimed at the near post and fired a shot!
"Oh! That shot hit the post! Schalke 04 escaped a close call!"

"What's wrong with them today?!"

"Could it be that all their momentum was used up when they played against Real Madrid?"

Schalke 04 players were sweating bullets after being caught off guard by Wolfsburg's early attack.

In fact, they have gone four games without a win since their shocking performance at the Bernabéu in mid-March.

They were held to draws by Hertha Berlin, Augsburg, and Freiburg, and lost to Bayer Leverkusen.

It's worth noting that two of them are weak teams.

This shows that Schalke 04's form has definitely declined significantly.

"Ole! Ole! Ole!"

Wolfsburg fans, seeing their team playing so well, stood up from their seats to cheer them on.

In a warm and enthusiastic atmosphere.

Wolfsburg launched a relentless offensive, pinning Schalke 04 back in their penalty area and putting their defense under constant threat.

But it must be said that Di Matteo is truly something, worthy of being a Champions League-winning coach.

Schalke 04 can barely hold on under these circumstances.

They even seized several opportunities to launch quick counter-attacks using Sané's speed.

If Maranda hadn't reacted quickly and used a tactical foul to stop Sané, Wolfsburg might have actually conceded a goal.

However, he himself also received a yellow card.

(End of this chapter)