Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 139 The league progresses rapidly! Victory over Hannover 96, Paderborn, German Cup semi-final against Bayern!
2015 4 Month 26 Day.

Volkswagen Arena.

With the championship in the competition at stake, Dietrich didn't even bother with resting his players and sent out his full strength, including Qin Ming.

How could Hannover 96 withstand Wolfsburg's firepower?

The 13th minute of the game.

Qin Ming nutmegged Sakai Hiroki on the wing, then used a flank maneuver to shake off Kiyotake Hiroshi, before delivering a long diagonal pass to the far post with a finesse shot.

Snap! Perisic was a little unaccustomed when he received the ball, because the football was spinning violently.

It's hard to stop.

But he accidentally got past Alvonos, who was trying to grab him.

"What great luck!" Persic thought to himself as he dribbled the ball inside to the edge of the penalty area.

Then, after a one-two with Dost, he broke into the penalty area and fired a shot to score.

1-0!

Hannover 96, a team in the lower half of the league, had no chance to fight back.

As the first half drew to a close, Qin Ming moved with ease through the opponent's defense, displaying a dreamlike dance-like style.

Amidst the rapt gazes of the Wolfsburg fans, he unleashed a delicate chip shot from the left side of the penalty area!
The steep and sharp arc of the ball left Zieler, standing in front of the goal, helpless.

2-0!

After taking a two-goal lead, Dietrich signaled to his players to slow down the pace and conserve their energy.

The game remained deadlocked for 70 minutes.

Qin Ming was substituted by Aaron Hunt, and De Bruyne was substituted by Arnold. Wolfsburg began to strengthen their midfield and attacking defense.

In the end, they held on until the final whistle, winning the match 2-0.

"The 30th round of the Bundesliga has concluded! There are still 4 matches remaining to determine the ultimate champion!"

"Who will ultimately lift the salad bowl? Let's wait and see!"

He Wei had already written the article long ago.

Two copies: one a congratulatory message for success, and the other a lament for failure.

After the match, German football was abuzz with excitement, because just two days later was the German Cup semi-final.

Borussia Dortmund vs. Arminia Bielefeld!
Wolfsburg vs. Bayern Munich!

The second match was particularly noteworthy; although it wasn't a direct league match, it was, in a sense, a crucial battle for supremacy.

After all, it's a clash between the first and second-placed teams in the Bundesliga.

"Bayern beat Leverkusen 3-1, they've really found their form, but they drew Barcelona in the Champions League, which is good news for us."

The next day in the cafeteria, Qin Ming talked while eating.

"I just hope the first leg can be a close one, not one that leaves Bayern with absolutely no hope. Ideally, it would be a game where they could have come back from a goal or two behind."

Maranda stuffed a French fry into her mouth and deliberately looked at Qin Ming to remind him, "Belgian French fries."

"Haha! French fries!"

Qin Ming chuckled.

Then he remembered that Barcelona was the Champions League champion this season. As for how the first leg between Bayern and Barcelona went?

He couldn't remember clearly, and even if he could, he felt things would change.

After all, Wolfsburg never put as much pressure on Bayern before, preventing them from widening the gap in points towards the end of the league season.

Has the boss announced the starting lineup for tomorrow?

Qin Ming asked again.

“You said when you went for a massage that neither you nor Kevin were selected for the roster, which clearly means you’re giving up on this game.”

Therese's tone betrayed his regret.

Although he knew this was the best option, what would happen to the league match two days later if he forced a fight against Bayern?
It could even affect the subsequent Europa League.

But he still couldn't help feeling sorry for him.

Wolfsburg has never won the German Cup in its history, only finishing as runners-up in the 1994-95 season.

He wanted to make history.

Imagine if Wolfsburg could defeat Bayern Munich and advance to the final; their opponents, whether Dortmund or Bielefeld, would have a very high probability of winning.

"The boss must be under a lot of pressure doing this, right?"

Qin Ming saw things more deeply.

Professional football clubs are ruthless; all they care about is championships and profits.

And these two things are actually linked.

Dietrich opted to tactically forgo the German Cup. If they had won the league or the Europa League, at least they would have had a respectable result to show the management.

What if all three are lost?
Someone has to take responsibility, and that person won't be the player; it can only be the head coach.

Can be imagined.

Dieter Black's departure was inevitable.

"We all need to step up our efforts and make sure our boss doesn't get fired."

De Bruyne is very grateful for Dietrich's trust and mentorship.

"Just pass the ball to me more often."

Qin Ming's brows were full of confidence.

"Qin! The grilled cod is delicious today, would you like to take some home?"

De Bruyne smiled.

“He’s already got it all set up,” Perisic remarked.

"By the way, the Europa League semi-final draw was last night, and we were indeed drawn against Fiorentina!"

Before Qin Ming could finish speaking, Perisic flicked his forehead.

"Look at your jinxed mouth! I've told you to talk less, but you never learn!"

Persic was furious.

"Not getting Sevilla is a good draw!"

Qin Ming protested his innocence, feeling wronged.

The current Fiorentina team is neither particularly strong nor weak.

It's so-so.

They are one place ahead of Napoli in the standings, which is fourth in Serie A, a position Arsenal usually occupies.

There are some players on the team whose names I can recall.

Qin Ming did some research yesterday, such as Egypt's Messi Salah and the once-famous Gomez.

The former is now gradually making a name for himself, with 6 goals and 3 assists for Fiorentina this season.

It looks average, but for a winger who mainly focuses on dribbling, it's actually quite good.

Moreover, Salah is improving at a very rapid pace.

As for the latter, his reputation is terrifying: the Six-Time King of Asia, a title that has never been seen before or since!
In the 2011-12 season, Gomez finished second in the Bundesliga, German Cup, and Champions League, as well as in the Bundesliga top scorer, German Cup top scorer, and Champions League top scorer awards.

Oh right, the top scorer in the 2012 European Championship was Torres, who scored 3 goals.

But Gomez, Ronaldo, Mandzukic and Balotelli also scored 3 goals.

In the end, several people tied for second place.

People say Ballack is always second best, but compared to Gomez, he's nothing.

However, Gomez's peak is over now, otherwise he wouldn't have left Bayern for Serie A.

But as the old saying goes...

A dead skinny camel is bigger than a horse.

Gomez was once a top center forward, scoring goals like harvesting wheat.

"Since Fiorentina is ranked higher than Napoli, it proves that they are stronger. Everyone must not let their guard down."

Tresch gave his instructions.

"Captain, I don't agree with that! Just because we're ranked lower than Bayern, does that mean we're weaker than them?"

Qin Ming rolled up his sleeves, revealing his biceps, and said, "I think we're stronger than them!"

"Christian, why don't we beat him up? That mouth of his is too annoying!"

Persic also rolled up his sleeves.

"If you dare hit me, I'll report you to the coach!"

Qin Ming took off running.

He's been getting along better with his teammates lately, so he's stopped hiding his true nature.

It's good to say what you mean.

The cafeteria was instantly filled with cheerful smiles, and Qin Ming's interruption dispelled much of the pressure and gloom in everyone's hearts.

The next day.

According to the German Cup format, the semi-final draw will no longer be conducted in two separate boxes; instead, all four balls will be placed in the same box.

The first and third teams drawn will have home advantage in the semifinals.

Wolfsburg was the first team drawn, so this match will be played at their home stadium.

The Volkswagen Stadium was packed with people. Qin Ming and De Bruyne weren't even on the roster, so they simply went to the VIP box to watch the game.

"Kevin, who do you think will win?"

Qin Ming realized he'd said something pointless after he finished speaking: "Guess the score?"

"One to three or one to four."

De Bruyne thought about it carefully for a while before answering.

"Then I bet it's 0 to 3, whoever loses does the dishes," Qin Ming said casually.

The competition began soon.

Compared to Wolfsburg's purely rotated squad, Bayern can be considered to have a semi-regular lineup, with Lewandowski, Müller, Lahm, and others starting.

Robben, Alaba, Ribery, and others were absent.

Bayern started the game with possession-based football, but unlike their previous forced possession style, they have now learned to speed up the pace.

The 21th minute of the game.

Thiago crossed from the byline, and Lewandowski outjumped Klose to head the ball into the net.

0-1!

"Mia San Mia!" cheered the Bayern fans in the away stands, who had been unhappy with Wolfsburg for a long time.

why?
Having dominated the Bundesliga for the past two years, they have faced numerous challengers, but no team has been able to keep up with them until the end of the season.

Wolfsburg is an exception.

Moreover, due to the outstanding performances of Qin Ming and De Bruyne, people's attention has turned to Wolfsburg.

I'd be unhappy no matter who it is.

We are clearly the strongest team, not only because we play in the Champions League, but also because our players score far more goals.

Why are you, who plays in the Europa League, getting more attention than us?

Today they finally got the chance to beat Wolfsburg to a pulp, so they were naturally very excited.

"Pass that damn football to me later!"

Bendtner, who finally made his appearance, was as confident as he had been back then.

He felt that Wolfsburg was in dire straits, and that he was the one who could save the company from collapse.

He might even have this opportunity to showcase his talent and join a good team in the summer transfer window, giving his career a second spring.

But Boateng's immediate tackle brought Bendtner back to reality.

Bayern capitalized on this opportunity with a quick counter-attack. The ball was passed by Xabi Alonso, and Schweinsteiger made a diagonal pass.

Lewandowski blew past Klose and went one-on-one with Wolfsburg's substitute goalkeeper Max Green.

A tricky shot found the back of the net again.

0-2!

Before the first half was even over, Wolfsburg had already conceded two goals, leaving the fans in the stadium quite frustrated.

But they can understand it to some extent.

Their bench depth is insufficient. Three high-intensity games in seven days will exhaust the players and could even lead to a collapse.

Giving up is the best option.

"You have to give up something to gain something," Dieter Hecking said from the sidelines.

next door.

Guardiola's forehead was shining brightly; he had specifically checked the roster before the match but didn't find Qin Ming's name.

A bit disappointed.

"Pep, we have a chance to win three championships this season!"

The assistant coach's eyes were full of ambition.

Since joining Bayern Munich under Guardiola, they have been questioned countless times, but the key issue is that they haven't achieved any real results.

Now he has seen a replica of Heynckes' three-time champion.

Perhaps this marks the beginning of the Bayern dynasty, allowing their tactical philosophy to be better implemented.

"Don't think about things that are too far away."

Guardiola frowned slightly; Wolfsburg was clearly giving up, and he couldn't get any information from them.

Instead, Wolfsburg tested their strength and revealed their true capabilities.

Will things go as smoothly as they did today when we face off in the league?
Certainly not.

Guardiola looked toward the North Stand, where a giant poster displayed cartoon images of Qin Ming and others.

This was created by Wolfsburg fans themselves.

"That child... Sigh, it's all my fault."

Guardiola rubbed his head, a sense of regret washing over him.

Even now, he still can't get over that hurdle and can't help but think about what would have happened if Qin Ming had stayed at Bayern Munich late at night.

Perhaps that was the true beginning of a dynasty.

Beep-beep-beep!
Soon, the referee blew the whistle, and the match came to an end.

The 0-3 score on the scoreboard was glaringly obvious.

This was even after Bayern Munich played more cautiously in the second half, resulting in the substitution of several key players.

"Sigh!" Bendtner sighed heavily.

Wolfsburg players: "."

Why are you sighing when you didn't get a chance the whole game? Did you have some tricks up your sleeve that you didn't execute?
at the post-match press conference.

"If you win, you're a genius; if you lose, there's something wrong with you."

"That's reality."

"But that's the nature of this job. For a club like Bayern, there are never enough victories; the championship is our goal."

Guardiola was not arrogant; on the contrary, he spoke very humbly.

"What are your thoughts on who will win the Bundesliga title this season?"

A question from a reporter from Bild.

"90% of people think we will win the championship, but I know that no one knows the final answer until the very last moment of the competition."

"However, I share the same confidence as the fans!"

Guardiola's calm tone couldn't hide his confidence.

Even though Qin Ming made him regretful, as a top football coach, he also had his own pride.

Retaining the Bundesliga title is something he absolutely must do.

Another conference room.

"Our loss in the German Cup semi-final doesn't prove anything."

"Anyone who watched this game knows why we lost."

Dieter tapped the table lightly with his black and gold index finger.

"Sometimes temporary setbacks are for future successes. Wolfsburg has always been a challenger, and I believe we will reap the rewards at the end of the season."

"Mmm, delicious spoils of victory."

Dieter Black Gold is equally confident.

With players like Qin Ming and De Bruyne, and a united team like Wolfsburg, he has no fear of the towering Bundesliga giants.

On May 2nd, in the 31st round of the Bundesliga, Wolfsburg played against Paderborn away.

The latter has accumulated 31 points so far this season and has already been relegated.

They naturally lacked any fighting spirit.

By the 43rd minute, Wolfsburg had already scored three goals, with Qin Ming, Dost, and Naldo each scoring one.

After the start of the second half.

Qin Ming seized another opportunity, cutting inside to the center and firing a shot from outside the penalty area to score.

Scored twice!

In the end, Wolfsburg defeated Paderborn 5-1 away from home, returning to Wolfsburg with three points.

Bayern Munich defeated Augsburg 2-1 in their match the following day.

"We almost got tied!"

Qin Ming looked at the screen and pounded his thigh.

If Augsburg can perform better, they can overtake Bayern by two points, giving them a greater advantage in head-to-head matches.

Unfortunately, Augsburg had already exhausted themselves at the end of the league season.

Even with a rotated lineup, Bayern scored two goals early on.

If Rafinha hadn't made a clearance error, giving the ball to Augsburg's striker, Augsburg wouldn't have scored.

"It seems Bayern won't give them a chance."

Qin Ming sighed.

"It's alright. It's unrealistic to expect them to give us a chance. We still need to defeat them head-on."

De Bruyne placed the plate on the table.

(End of this chapter)