Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 198 Champions League Group Stage Match Against PSG! Arsenal's Toughest Opponent Yet!
Time flies to February 10th.

The Champions League has begun.

Emirates Stadium.

As one of the most important matches in this round of the Champions League group stage, many fans came to the stadium.

They all wanted to see how Arsenal, who had reached the Champions League Round of 16 for four consecutive years, would perform against Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal had been preparing for today's match for half a month.

The goal, of course, is to defeat PSG at home.

After all, by widening the points gap now, we won't have to worry about qualifying when the grueling schedule comes in December.

They can focus all their energy on the league.

Speaking of Paris Saint-Germain, last season they defended their Ligue 1 title, and also won the French Super Cup, the French Cup, and the French League Cup.

Four-time champion.

However, they lost to the Champions League champions, Barcelona.

This season, they had planned to sign Qin Ming and had prepared 90 million euros.

But even though the person didn't come, the money still had to be spent.

They signed Di Maria from Manchester United for £4410 million, German goalkeeper Trapp from Eintracht Frankfurt for £665 million, and French midfielder Stambouli from Tottenham Hotspur for £602 million.

The most significant deal involved Di Maria.

The angel's wings failed to unfold at Old Trafford, and he was subjected to a torrent of abuse from Manchester United fans.

From his reluctance to contest for half a ball to his escape to Qatar, people compared him to players like Tevez and Heinze, considering him an absolute coward.

But where exactly does the problem lie?

Van Gaal.

He not only used Di Maria like Robben, but also didn't give him enough tactical freedom.

No matter who comes, they can't achieve the desired effect.

It's worth noting that Di Maria's most successful season was one where he could roam freely on the wings and in the center, maximizing his stamina and energetic running.

In addition, his excellent passing skills and scoring ability allow him to fully utilize his abilities behind Messi and Ronaldo.

Now, having joined Paris Saint-Germain, he has met Blanc.

He has regained his peak form.

With Ibrahimovic in the middle and Cavani on the right, their attacking trio is in no way inferior to the BBC and MSN trio.

And then there's Verratti, the midfield maestro for Paris Saint-Germain.

Last season, he made a total of 3284 passes, more than any other player in Ligue 1.

Paris Saint-Germain is a tough opponent.

The odds given by foreign betting agencies predict that Paris Saint-Germain will win the Champions League title: 1.24.

Arsenal's odds are 1.29.

Arsenal has a long-standing habit of collapsing at the end of the season.

As the team bus bearing the Paris Saint-Germain logo drove towards the Emirates Stadium, it attracted a lot of attention.

Because the two teams haven't met in over 20 years.

The last time they met was in the 1993-94 season, in the semi-finals of the European Cup Winners' Cup, where Arsenal defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 on aggregate.

"Zlatan, I heard Wenger offered you a trial, but you rejected him outright?"

Verratti asked curiously.

"Lions never try out!"

Ibrahimovic is very arrogant.

From emerging from a poor neighborhood in Sweden to becoming a world-class football star.

He relied on his inner pride.

Ibrahimovic glanced at the statues outside the stadium and suddenly asked, "Do you know anything about Arsenal's new number 10?"

“I asked Luiz before, he’s the Wolfsburg center-back, and he told me a lot.”

"Qin is a player with exquisite footwork and a different approach to handling the ball than most people. He has an outstanding ability to break free in tight areas."

Thiago Silva and Gustavo were teammates in Brazil's U23 team.

"It's okay. Neither Wolfsburg nor Arsenal have encountered a truly strong opponent yet, but they will soon."

How could Ibrahimovic not know Qin Ming?

He played with Ronaldinho in Milan, and although that Ronaldinho wasn't at his best, he could still outmaneuver defenders like children.

Qin Ming's playing style can be described as the second Ronaldinho.

Moreover, the student surpasses the teacher.

A while ago, France Football published an article arguing that Qin Ming's current level is already good enough to make him a legendary star.

They even compared Qin Ming's recent stats with Ronaldinho's peak stats.

Qin Ming's data turned out to be even better.

Qin Ming also read the report. Actually, he could understand it quite well. After all, the template integration rate was 95%, which was equivalent to Ronaldinho in his prime.

How long did Ronaldinho play at his peak?

not much.

The temptations off the court caused his performance to decline continuously, and perhaps he never even reached his peak.

Real Madrid's defenders are having a headache.

"Our forwards have a strong presence; their technique, positioning, impact, and intimidation will put a lot of pressure on Arsenal."

"Based on our previous understanding, Arsenal usually uses two defensive midfielders, but I don't think two players can protect the back line, and we can easily get the ball in the penalty area."

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That's all I'll say about the offense.

At the very front of the bus stood a middle-aged man with a typical French appearance, messy hair, and wearing black-rimmed glasses, looking like a researcher engrossed in academic pursuits.

He is Blanco.

During his playing career, he played for Montpellier, Napoli, Barcelona, ​​Inter Milan, and Manchester United.

He won the World Cup with the French team in 1998 and the European Championship in 2000.

Numerous honors.

He became the head coach of Bordeaux in 2007 and later coached the French national team.

He resigned after losing to Spain in the European Championship.

He took charge of Paris Saint-Germain in 2013, winning the treble in his first season and the quadruple in his second.

His coaching level is very high.

Even Ibrahimovic would give a coach with such honors and achievements some respect.

Not to mention the other PSG players.

"This year, we aim to finish first in our group and avoid facing strong teams in the knockout stage."

Blanco continued.

"Angel, the club originally wanted to buy Qin, but they couldn't, so they bought you instead. Aren't you upset about that?"

Verratti also lacks emotional intelligence.

"Fortunately, players are like commodities; everyone wants to buy the best."

Di Maria smiled. "But sometimes the most expensive isn't as good as the right one."

He naturally has his pride too.

But that season at Manchester United smoothed out his rough edges.

There's no need to argue about it.

Just do your own thing and play your own game well, that's all.

Looking at the familiar Emirates Stadium, Di Maria remembered that last season, Manchester United and Arsenal had a record of one win, one loss, and one draw.

Half an hour before the start of the match.

Inside the home team's locker room.

Wenger reiterated his previous tactical arrangements. "Paris Saint-Germain's technical and tactical level is among the best in Europe, especially in terms of man-to-man defense and overall high pressing."

"Moreover, their individual and team adaptability is also excellent."

"Three defensive lines to separate Ibrahimovic and Cavani, as well as their connection with their teammates. Santi, you stick close to their number 8."

"To compensate for the intensity of our attack, we need to push our defense forward and rely on our numerical advantage and high pressing."

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Wenger hasn't spoken in such detail in a long time, which shows how much he values ​​today's match.

"Qin, you need to defend aggressively today. Paris still tends to attack your side. If we let them keep attacking, whether it's a cross or a cut inside, our backline will be under a lot of pressure."

Wenger then looked at Qin Ming and gave him some instructions.

"I'll be mindful of my position." Qin Ming looked at the tactics board and didn't see anything wrong with it.

Paris Saint-Germain is the toughest opponent they have faced so far this season.

On his side were Di Maria, Verratti, and Aurier, all players with high attacking attributes.

If he doesn't participate in the defensive recovery, when Ibrahimovic and Cavani invade the penalty area, his own defensive line will be forced to retreat, giving Di Maria a lot of space.

"As long as the flanks aren't breached, it's worth sacrificing attacking intensity." Qin Ming understood Wenger's meaning.

As the atmosphere heated up at the Emirates Stadium, the players from both sides went into the tunnel.

As a player for the French national team, Giroud greeted several old friends, and the atmosphere among them was quite good.

Qin Ming glanced at the Paris Saint-Germain starting lineup.

The forward line needs no introduction, and the midfielders Matuidi and Motta, as well as the defenders David Luiz and Thiago Silva, are all well-known players.

Paris Saint-Germain still has money.

However, he was most curious about Ibrahimovic, the legendary striker.

mad.

This is the label that the outside world has given him.

But when Qin Ming was a Manchester United fan, he quite liked Zlatan Ivankovic. As for why...

Perhaps it's that unique personal charm.

Bendtner's boasting was genuine, but Ibrahimovic's boasting gave the impression that he had the ability to deliver on his promises.

And every time he makes a surprising statement, it becomes his capital to dominate the football world.

Oh, and there's that technical style that doesn't match his physique, the most classic example being shaking the camera.

Qin Ming was also deeply impressed by the scorpion's tail swing, the super long-range barb, and so on.

"Kid, I think you did a great job stepping on the German center-back."

Ibrahimovic wasn't showing off when he spoke; only Bendtner would do that.

"Your kick to Materazzi was also very cool."

Qin Ming raised an eyebrow in response.

"Haha! I'll kick him and break his ribs. Players like them, who are used to hurting their opponents, should be prepared to be hurt themselves."

Ibrahimovic believes that Qin Ming's personality is very similar to his own.

Soon, to the stirring melody of the Champions League theme song, the players from both sides and the referee team walked out of the tunnel.

"LeSports! LeSports!"

"We are now broadcasting live the third round of the 2015-16 UEFA Champions League group stage!"

Arsenal host PSG!

"Let me introduce the starting lineups for both sides!"

“阿森纳从4-2-3-1变阵4-3-3，门将：”

"I guess Wenger wants to use a mirror image defense because PSG has been using a 4-3-3 formation a lot lately!"

Let's take a look at PSG's starting lineup, goalkeeper:

"Both teams are fielding their full-strength lineups; it seems they're determined to secure first place in the group!"

Zhan Jun's tone was full of anticipation.
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Arsenal seems to be in a precarious position.
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On paper, PSG is stronger and has a more balanced squad.
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The key question is: can Arsenal withstand PSG's offensive onslaught?
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[It's unlikely. Neither the M4 nor the K6 can effectively stop Ibrahimovic, let alone with Cavani and Di Maria.]
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[The attacking pressure is also high. The Brazilian national team duo, Thiago Silva and Nesta, have previously partnered together. Qin Ming needs to be careful.]
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Come on, Arsenal! Try for a home win, a draw would be fine too.
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One team reached the Champions League semi-finals three times in a row, while the other reached the round of 16 four times. These two teams are quite interesting.
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Emirates Stadium.

After the coin toss, Paris Saint-Germain won possession.

Beep! ! !
The third round of the Champions League group stage has officially begun.

PSG's tactics were clear from the start: concentrate their forces on the left flank, forming a three-man attacking group consisting of Matuidi, Cavani, and Maxwell.

Motta moved to the wing to provide support to the attacking third.

Ibrahimovic frequently retreated from the penalty area.

He attempted to disrupt Arsenal's defense while also gaining space in front of Mertesacker.

Arsenal reacted quickly, immediately pushing their formation forward and pressing high after Ibrahimovic found an opportunity to shoot.

Wenger had said before the match that they couldn't afford to be dominated.

Otherwise, we will only become more and more passive.

"Arsenal's mirrored defense was very effective!"

"Three defensive lines divide PSG, Coquelin marks Motta, and the six central midfielders of both sides are hindering each other!"

"PSG needs to play the ball back and reorganize!"

Arsenal are making a bet!

With a gesture from Cazorla, he indicated the direction for pressing.

Ramsey marked Matuidi closely, and the midfield remained a mirror image defense.

But Qin Ming ignored Aurier and ran towards Thiago Silva. The two Brazilians were the key players for PSG's backfield passing options.

He needs one for himself and one for Giroud.

This made it difficult for PSG to play the ball out from their own half, forcing them to pass it to goalkeeper Trapp and have him launch long balls into the midfield and attacking third.

However, Arsenal overlooked one point.

Ibrahimovic dropped back to midfield, and Mertesacker followed up, with the two vying for the first ball.

Ibrahimovic gained the upper hand thanks to his excellent positioning.

"The ball was passed to Di Maria by Ibrahimovic. Although PSG has packed up their forces on the left flank, they're not going to be idle on the right either!"

"Di Maria has rediscovered his brilliance since joining PSG. He can freely choose his position in the attacking third, frequently standing outside the arc, and he can pass, dribble, and shoot with the ball!"

"coming!"

Just after Zhan Jun finished praising Di Maria, he saw the Argentine player take possession of the ball, make two consecutive feints, and then use his left foot to cut the ball away from the defender.

"Keep up!" Koscielny roared.

He had told Monreal long ago to focus on defending Di Maria's left foot, but he still got beaten when he came on.

But this is something that you can't do just by knowing it.

Di Maria's right foot is very weak, a typical example of a foot with a naturally weak foot, and he will most likely need to be adjusted after landing.

However, Di Maria unexpectedly delivered a cross with a rabona.

Arsenal fans thought they were seeing things.

The ball was passed to the back of the penalty spot, where Mertesacker was originally supposed to be.

Because he followed Ibrahimovic out of position, Koscielny hadn't yet filled in, and Cavani rushed out with his long hair.

Bang! Batistuta, who idolizes him, unleashed a powerful header in the penalty area!
At a crucial moment, Cech dived to his side and barely managed to push the ball out of bounds.

"Allez!!!" PSG fans stood up and raised their hands in cheers.

The match started strong, giving Arsenal a rude awakening and making them feel confident that they could take all three points today.

The gunmen were terrified.

They've had a smooth season so far, without encountering any major setbacks.

I thought this would be an easy match.

But they were clearly overthinking it.

As a powerhouse in Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain has steadily improved its strength despite not winning the Champions League for many years, thanks to its squad that has been strengthened year after year and the coaching of Laurent Blanc.

(End of this chapter)