Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 257 Barcelona Lost Their Way at the Emirates Stadium! League Progress!
"Barcelona seems to have lost their way at the Emirates Stadium!"

"With 10 minutes left in regular time, Barcelona orchestrated several attacks, but very few of them were truly threatening!"

"Let's take a look at the running data of both teams!"

"Rakitic has run a maximum of 11.2km so far, while Messi has run the shortest distance of only 6.8km!"

"Although the two are in different positions, compared to Sanchez's 10.7km and Qin Ming's 10.3km, Messi is not quite up to par!"

"And Barcelona also fell silent because of his poor performance!"

Enrique, standing on the sidelines, frowned and paced back and forth like an ant on a hot plate. After a moment's hesitation, he made a substitution.

Messi was not substituted.

Arda Turan replaced Rakitic.

Today, the world's number one Messi fan, in order to cover for Messi and assist Alves, covered the longest distance in the entire match.

I was already so exhausted that I was panting heavily, like a bellows.

Before leaving the field, Rakitic glanced back at Qin Ming, gaining a completely new perspective on the young striker.

Arsenal have also made adjustments.

Arteta replaced Coquelin, and Gibbs replaced Bellerin.

These were all very standard substitutions.

The main concern is to guard against Neymar and a potentially returning Messi.

Wenger's adjustments had an immediate effect, and the previously shaky right flank regained its strength.

Arteta's experience also allows him to somewhat limit Messi.

Of course, this was Messi when he was out of form. If it were a few months ago, Talisca might have had the same thoughts as Nesta.

The 85th minute of the game.

Qin Ming led the left flank, once again breaking free from Barcelona's pressing through short passing and movement.

Alves had no choice but to foul.

"Barcelona is really weak today." Qin Ming slowly got up.

However, he could understand to some extent that if they fought hard against Tottenham and then faced Barcelona, ​​they would likely suffer a humiliating defeat.

The toll on players in top leagues is far greater than people imagine.

Unlike playing pickup football in real life, where you can play today and play again tomorrow.

The high-intensity competition and hundreds of sprints were almost entirely anaerobic exercise, and two days of rest were simply not enough.

Qin Ming's gaze swept across the faces of the Barcelona players.

Everyone was visibly exhausted, their eyes devoid of light.

"So it seems that two balls aren't enough."

Qin Ming couldn't help but marvel that even a Barcelona team like this still possessed a very high level of skill in both attack and defense.

If it weren't for the professor's pre-match arrangements, they might have really messed up.

After thinking for a while, Qin Ming passed the free kick in the attacking third back to Ta Zi Ge.

With little time remaining in the game, their two-goal victory at home has already met expectations.

If Barcelona finds an opportunity to counterattack.
Messi was out of form, but Suarez was not; he had several threatening attacks and almost broke through the goal.

And Neymar too.

"Regular time has ended, and the referee has added 3 minutes of stoppage time!"

"Barcelona are still not giving up. Iniesta receives a lobbed ball from Neymar, controls it with his chest, and volleys it in!"

"Wow! This scene seems a bit familiar, but Cech, who's back in form, caught the ball cleanly!"

Wearing a tank helmet, Cech lay down for a few seconds, looking at those familiar faces.

During his years at Chelsea, he had no fondness for Barcelona. Now that he has joined Arsenal and has the opportunity to defeat Barcelona, ​​he will naturally give it his all.

"Peter is amazing!"

Furthermore, upon hearing Qin Ming's voice, Cech couldn't help but smile.

He transferred here with Qin Ming, but there's a significant age gap between them.

However, during his time at Arsenal, Qin Ming would praise him whenever he made a brilliant performance, and the two gradually became acquainted.

"It's better than rotting at Chelsea."

Cech throws the ball to Monreal.

At Chelsea, he could only be a substitute for Courtois and had to deal with complicated relationships within the team.

In fact, his status at Chelsea was not low, comparable to Terry's, so why did he leave?

I just don't want the twilight of my career to only shine on the bench.

Qin Ming received a through pass from Monreal, and praising his teammate had become a passive act for him, since there was no harm in just saying a few words.

Moreover, as a whole and a team, what would it mean if a teammate had a brilliant performance while everyone else remained silent?

"careful!"

When Alves saw Turan make a run for the ball, he quickly shouted a warning to him.

However, Qin Ming's right foot had already swung out in an arc.

Turan, who once had an incredible run at Atletico Madrid, became a flop after joining Barcelona.

Of course, at Atlético Madrid, he played a pivotal role, acting as the team's metronome.

What about at Barcelona?

Defensive midfielder.

It's a testament to his strong adaptability that he didn't become a counterfeit product.

"Qin Ming made a brilliant escape!"

"Is there still a chance?"

"Oh dear, it seems his stamina has reached its limit. His last touch was a bit too strong, and Alves seized the opportunity to break it!"

"Beep-beep-beep!"

"The referee blew the final whistle!"

“2015-16赛季欧冠1/4决赛，阿森纳主场2-0击败巴萨，这真是个令人意想不到的结果！”

"I doubt anyone could have predicted this before the match, right?"

To be honest, before the match, Zhan Jun thought Barcelona had a better chance of winning because Barcelona's lineup was too balanced and they also had Messi, the Ballon d'Or winner.

Emirates Stadium.

Tens of thousands of gunmen finally heard the whistle, and they embraced their family and friends to celebrate what seemed like an easy victory.

"Arsenal!"

Arsenal's team flag fluttered in the night wind.

Under the spotlight on the green field, Qin Ming took off his jersey and threw it to Qin Zhihong in the stands.

Well, their family doesn't need this jersey, but the old man, as a fan, has never experienced the privilege of being given a jersey by a player.

As his son, I'm making up for his regrets from his youth.

"Qin, your father looks just like you." Ramsey had run quite a bit today, and his brain was a little oxygen-deprived. He only realized something was wrong after he finished speaking.

He quickly tried to cover it up, saying, "I meant you look like your father."

"Haha!" Sanchez and the others burst into laughter.

Qin Ming also looked helpless. If the father and son look alike, wouldn't that be a reversal of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches?
"Aron, you've had a tough day."

Seeing Ramsey's filthy jersey, and the fact that his other teammates were also covered in dirt, Qin Ming remarked.

Sometimes he thought about it too.

Football is a team sport, and while many players may receive attention, few are truly noticed. Some players might play for ninety minutes without being mentioned by the commentators more than a few times.

But they were the cornerstone of our victory.

As for these star players, they represent the team's ceiling.

Both are indispensable.

"It's nothing!" Ramsey grinned as he wiped the grass off his face.

Compared to the harmonious atmosphere at Arsenal, the atmosphere at Barcelona seemed stiff, with few people talking.

Messi is a man of few words.

But his role is crucial, and his silence could affect the team.

Dieter Hecking once said...

When a team has won many championships, it's no longer at 100% performance, but rather at 90%. It's like a bottle of soda; if you leave the cap open for a while, the fizz will decrease.

This is the current situation for Barcelona.

Look at Chelsea, the Premier League champions last season, and look at how they've fallen this season.
That's why people say, "It's easy to conquer the world, but difficult to maintain it."

Enrique patted the player on the shoulder and said a few meaningless words.

Why are there two legs in the Champions League knockout stage?

"It was precisely because of this situation that we lost by two goals away from home. If it weren't for the match against Real Madrid..."

"Anyway, don't worry about it. We'll definitely be able to turn things around in the second leg at Camp Nou, as long as we adjust our form."

Enrique certainly thought so too.

If they hadn't fought Real Madrid for 90 minutes, how could they have been so passive?

They scored a goal long ago and took control of the game.

Not far away, Qin Ming, who contributed a goal and an assist in the match, was officially selected as the best player of the game.

True to its name.

"Having won last season's championship, what are your thoughts right now?"

The reporter asked, as is customary.

"We have prepared a lot for today, so it's not surprising that we won."

Qin Ming sensed the surprise in the reporter's tone, but he certainly wouldn't hold it against them. He simply stated his true thoughts: "Whether at Wolfsburg or Arsenal, I learned a lesson: past glories don't affect the present. Sevilla, Bayern Munich, Chelsea..."

"Including Barcelona today, they are champions, but they still lose."

Qin Ming faced the camera, looking very serious.

The reporter, however, saw a different color in Qin Ming's eyes.

He suppressed his initial disdain and spoke cautiously, "So what are your thoughts on the second leg of the match?"

"I remember there was a statistic in the Champions League that if a team is down 0-2 at home in the first leg, the chance of overturning the deficit is only 3%. I don't know what the odds are for away games?"

"Finally, just as Mr. Wenger said, with belief and confidence, we are ready! We will advance to the semi-finals!"

Qin Ming dislikes excessive modesty.

If he thinks they can advance, he will say so.

If someone has to hide even this kind of thing, calling it "leaving room for maneuver," is that person really strong?
Qin Ming, however, did not think so.

"Okay, thank you!"

The reporter said.

Qin Ming smiled, nodded, turned around, waved to his parents, and went into the players' tunnel.

Don't even say it.

After defeating Barcelona, ​​this passage, which he had walked many times before, felt fresh and new to him.

"It just wasn't very exciting to play."

Qin Ming muttered to himself.

Neither Messi nor Neymar impressed him much.

But does that sound a bit like Versailles?

Qin Ming swept his black hair back and opened the door to hear singing.

"Who are we playing next again?"

He remembered that there was one more league match to play before the second leg of the Champions League.

The schedule is undeniably intense.

West Ham United.

At this point, Bellerin couldn't jump anymore. West Ham United have been robbing the rich to help the poor, and they've been playing brilliantly this season. They're even higher in the standings than Liverpool, currently in seventh place.

They are under a lot of pressure.

There was also the FA Cup match against Crystal Palace. Although Crystal Palace is a mid-to-lower table team, what impressed people the most were the cheerleaders.

From today until the 14th, there are a total of 8 days, during which they will play three matches.

"I don't think it should be a big problem."

The Premier League standings are now clear: Arsenal are in first place, leading Leicester City by 4 points and Manchester City by 5 points.

There are still six rounds left in the league.

If they can only lose one game and draw one game, even if they end up tied with Leicester City, they will still have an advantage over Leicester City in terms of goal difference.

"Try to win every league game, and if the FA Cup doesn't go well, then..."

Wenger did not hesitate this time.

The decision to compete for the EFL Cup was made partly because they had never won it before, and partly because they didn't have the Champions League.

Both the Champions League and the domestic league are now at their most crucial stage.

If you're going to give up, then so be it.

Even if they go all out, they could potentially achieve a three-peat.

Does Wenger still need a thermos?
Late at night, the Champions League quarter-finals came to a close, and the results were astonishing.

Wolfsburg 1-2 Manchester City, with Draxler scoring and De Bruyne providing two assists, feeding Sterling and Aguero.

Paris Saint-Germain 0-2 Real Madrid, with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.

Bayern Munich 0-1 Atletico Madrid, Sauer scored the goal.

The match between Arsenal and Barcelona was considered the biggest upset.

AS: Barcelona have utterly disgraced Spanish football, losing to Arsenal as La Liga leaders and reigning Champions League winners! Messi only touched the ball 60 times throughout the match, the second-lowest number in his last 80 Champions League games!

The Guardian: Arsenal shake off the nightmare of Barcelona, ​​winning 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium! Qin Ming, whose market value has reached €110 million, wrote a challenge to Messi with a goal and an assist!
Manchester Times: De Bruyne's performance against his former club proves that the Wolfsburg duo can shine wherever they are!
According to Dongqiudi, Arsène Wenger said after the match that Barcelona's attacking line was the best he had ever seen, and Qin Ming was the most talented he had ever seen, always able to create opportunities out of thin air and turn the ordinary into art!

The entire football world has been captivated by these matches.
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Qin Ming is awesome! One goal and one assist!
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[If I remember correctly, AS is Real Madrid's mouthpiece, right? No wonder they keep criticizing Barcelona.]
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[Oh no! Before there were Mei fans, now there are Qin fans, and Wenger is now one of them!]
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[After watching Barcelona's match, I felt they didn't perform to their usual standard, but back at Camp Nou for the second leg, their chances of a comeback are quite high.]
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British bookmakers are offering odds of 12 for a reversal.
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People used to say that Arsenal always copied Barcelona, ​​but now the copy has killed the original.
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Judging from Messi's form, Barcelona will likely only get worse and worse, and it will be difficult for them to return to their former glory.
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Barcelona's next match is against Real Sociedad. Let's see if they can score a few more goals and give their players a chance to get back into form.
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Qin Ming, who was at the center of the media frenzy, had no time to pay attention to the outside world. After resting for a day, he immediately threw himself into training to prepare for the league match two days later.

The London Olympic Stadium on April 9.

"The two teams delivered a fast-paced match, and the score was still 2-2 until the 87th minute, but just now!"

"Qin Ming scored from a free kick in the attacking third with a left-footed curler!"

"They've snatched a last-minute victory from West Ham United!"

"This is a crucial victory, and they can carry this joy into their preparations for the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final in five days!"

"."

However, Barcelona lost to Real Sociedad away the next day.

Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad scored the winning goal.

After the match, AS published an article: Have you ever seen Messi this bad? After this game, Messi's goalless streak has reached 369 minutes, during which he played in league matches against Villarreal, Real Madrid, and Real Sociedad, as well as the first leg of the Champions League!
(End of this chapter)