Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 307 Liverpool's Despair: Advancing to the Champions League Quarter-Finals, Facing Barcelona Again
"0-2! Arsenal score again! The Gunners, who were previously weak in aerial combat, now have aerial ability!"

"The different tactics they used before caught Liverpool off guard!"

"Great! The first half isn't even over yet, and Arsenal have extended their lead!"

Anfield Stadium.

Liverpool fans stared blankly at the goal. Arsenal's corner kick tactics involved possession for over 60% of the time, seeking opportunities for secondary play.

Similar to Barcelona at its peak.

However, as Qin Ming developed his heading ability, Arsenal gradually became more direct.

Try aerial attacks in set-piece tactics.

Today, Liverpool players focused their attention on Qin Ming, but overlooked the former Southampton center-back, who is also a header expert!
Van Dijk ran excitedly for several dozen meters.

Goal!

Not every defender is like Robert or Koeman, who can score goals as easily as they come.

Therefore, for Van Dijk, scoring a goal is a very difficult thing.

Courtside.

Klopp wore a complicated expression. Southampton is Liverpool's junior partner and has produced many talented young players.

Van Dijk was originally their target as well.

Who knew Arsenal would snatch him away and bring him back to the Emirates Stadium.

Now it seems we've truly missed out on a gem!
Klopp regretted it so much he had a stomachache. He glanced at the scoreboard and told the players to stabilize the rhythm.

We can no longer compete with Arsenal.

Otherwise, judging from how out of breath the players are, Arsenal might score another goal.

the other side.

Wenger took his hand off the zipper, and Puma made it sound nice, saying it was as smooth as Dove chocolate.

It was blocked when I tried to pull it out just now.

This scene was captured by a camera and spread widely across the internet.

"The ways of attacking are becoming more and more diverse."

Wenger is sometimes quite conflicted, as Arsenal's recent development trend seems to be heading in the direction of becoming a "header team".

But this is Mourinho's signature tactic.

"Scoring goals is beautiful football!"

Pat Rice doesn't care about all that; the league has already gone through 27 rounds, with only 9 rounds left until the end!
Arsenal, on the other hand, remain undefeated and occupy the top spot in the standings.

They lead second-placed Chelsea by ten points, third-placed Manchester City by thirteen points, and fourth-placed Tottenham by fourteen points!
The gap between Liverpool and Manchester United was even greater afterward.

It's fair to say they've practically secured the Premier League trophy!
As Patrice recalled the glory of the undefeated season, a voice seemed to echo deep within him.

A perfect season!

I wonder if Arsenal will ever have the chance to do that in their lifetime.

This is something that has never been done before or will never be done again!

Wenger, unaware of his old friend's overthinking, carefully observed the situation on the field.

Liverpool deliberately slowed down the pace.

Arsenal were happy to do this, as it allowed them to recover their energy through possession-based football.

They occasionally change the tune to scare Liverpool.

Beep!
Returning to the locker room with a two-goal lead, Qin Ming and his teammates were extremely relaxed, listening to Wenger calmly review the game.

Klopp, sitting next door, launched into a passionate speech.

"We didn't do a good enough job of dismantling Arsenal's passing system in the first half, and our strategy was wrong!"

"Restricting Qin is very difficult. Although I don't want to admit it, separating him from his teammates and forcing Arsenal to pass the ball to others will force them to make mistakes under pressure!"

"remember!"

"Move forward immediately after winning the ball, but be careful of that French defensive midfielder; his awareness of covering is very strong!"

"Finally, technical football is extremely fragile in the face of extreme power, speed, and intensity!"

Klopp slammed his hand on the tactical board as he spoke.

When the second half started, Qin Ming noticed the changes in Liverpool.

Emrecan and his group subtly surrounded themselves.

"Cut off the passing lane?"

Qin Ming ran towards the right side of the midfield and found that several people were following him.

This confirmed my suspicions.

"Santi, you guys fire to the left!"

Qin Ming took the initiative to switch positions with Sanchez.

Weren't you going to surround me?

Liverpool's main attacking flank is on the left flank.

After Qin Ming moved to the same side, it made Lallana, Coutinho, Milner and others play awkwardly.

They dared not launch a full-scale attack anymore.

Just now, Coutinho cut inside from the wing to shoot, but was intercepted by Van Dijk.

Van Dijk launched a long pass to Qin Ming, whose side of the defense was wide open.

It was Emre Can, who came over to help defend, who committed a tactical foul, paying the price of a yellow card to stop Qin Ming.

"What the hell!"

Klopp felt a strong sense of powerlessness.

Qin Ming!

This Silver Ballon d'Or winner's performance in the second half of this season has already exceeded the scope of the Ballon d'Or.

Messi in 2012?

Klopp recalled that year when Messi broke the record of 85 goals in a single year set by German legend Gerd Müller in 1972 with 91 goals.

The terrifying efficiency was incredible.

Qin Ming's performance on the field, especially his composure under intense pressure, is remarkable.

After a period of adjustment last season, Arsenal have strengthened their midfield and defense for the new season!
Thinking about this, Klopp glanced at Wenger. Arsenal's pursuit of ultimate beauty was no longer a simple upgrade, but a complete revolution in the art of football.

The football moves around at the feet of Arsenal players.

The beauty of rationality lies in the geometric art of high-speed, precise passing, off-the-ball movement, and space utilization.

When the football came to Qin Ming's feet, there was a loud cheer.

That unpredictable art, that transcends the tactics board, that relies purely on intuition and talent, is the beauty of improvisation!
"Pretty!"

"Qin skillfully bypassed Lallana!" "Liverpool's high pressing has been breached in two ways!"

"Arsenal players' positioning has been activated!"

Paul Dutton leaned slightly forward, intently watching the screen.

on the screen.

Qin Ming accelerated from zero while nimbly swinging his left and right feet, using his astonishing starting speed to get rid of Lallana in a transition between stillness and motion.

Emre Can, who came to cover, had a yellow card on his back.

They dared not overdo any of their movements, for fear that Qin Ming would turn into Lin Daiyu.

The result is
Bang! Qin Ming forcefully pushed Emre Can aside, grunted, and continued dribbling forward.

In his eyes.

Liverpool's defense was in disarray. Sanchez made a quick forward run on the left, Cazoraka was in Liverpool's heart of the defense, and Morata clamped down on Liverpool's two center-backs like a pair of pincers.

Look up to determine the goal's location!

Qin Ming executed a clean and decisive chip shot, the beautiful arc of his left foot resembling the bow of Apollo in Greek mythology, magically scooping the ball into the goal.

Anfield fell silent for a fleeting, almost imperceptible moment.

"King!!!"

Immediately afterwards, the cheers of Arsenal fans filled the air, with the Gunners hysterically and repeatedly chanting Qin Ming's surname.

Qin Ming responded with an uppercut!

"That was a beautiful flick!"

"Haha! Qin!"

The arriving teammates all expressed their admiration.

The Liverpool players stood there, letting out a long, helpless sigh.

Actually, their condition was clearly off in February.

Klopp's tactics of treating players like mules meant that the average midfielder ran more than 11 kilometers, and he used the best players to the fullest.

Arsenal's performance in the spring has been lackluster.

Liverpool, on the other hand, seemed to inherit the curse, faltering in March.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have been beaten so badly by Arsenal.

"Klopp is going crazy on the sidelines, he seems to have broken down?"

“But it doesn’t matter!”

"Arsenal teammates often do this; Guardiola's crotch was split open, and Simeone was so angry he smashed a bottle!"

"Arsenal, leading by three goals, are not letting their guard down!"

"It seems there's not much suspense left in the game. Even if Liverpool can replicate the Miracle of Istanbul, they'll still concede three goals in the first half!"

"Beep-beep-beep!"

The final whistle pierced the sky and echoed throughout Anfield Stadium.

Liverpool fans were a bit bewildered by the loss.

At the post-match press conference, Qin Ming, holding the Player of the Month trophy for February, gave an interview as Arsenal's captain.

"My role today is to be that pressure relief valve. When pressure comes, the ball needs to find a foot that can trust it, protect it, and find its next home."

Qin Ming made a small joke, then added, "Henderson and Wijnaldum are excellent, but on the football field, rhythm and control can be changed with one or two touches of the ball, and we did that today."

What does this victory mean for the title race?

The reporter asked again.

"March is not the month that decides the champion, but it is the month that defines the champion's character. In the past, Gunners always had some problems in March."

"It's different now."

"Of course, more importantly, it will come in the future. The league is still long, and we will not just focus on the standings. We will enjoy the games and the victories will come naturally."

Qin Ming, holding the microphone, spoke eloquently.

Wenger nodded approvingly beside him; Qin Ming looked noticeably more mature after putting on the captain's armband.

Winning against Liverpool was just the beginning of March. On March 8, Qin Ming and his teammates traveled to Dortmund, Germany, for the second leg of the Champions League Round of 1.

The three-goal lead from the first leg gave them a huge boost of confidence.

Tuchel's German mechanics also performed poorly in home battles, and there were even rumors that they might be dismissed.

Arsenal ultimately defeated Borussia Dortmund 1-0.

With a strong advance to the Champions League quarterfinals, a few days later, when the Champions League knockout stage concluded, Barcelona, ​​Juventus, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, and Sevilla all advanced.

La Liga occupies four spots, Serie A has one, the Bundesliga has one, and the Premier League has two.

This prompted Spanish fans to start praising him again.

Number one in La Liga!

At the Champions League quarter-final draw ceremony a few days later.

Former Real Madrid and Juventus legend Zvonimir Boban pulled out the small ball.

Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich!

"Atletico Madrid vs. Sevilla!"

"Arsenal vs. Barcelona!"

"Manchester City vs. Juventus!"

Reporters in the audience exclaimed in surprise that this year's quarterfinals were going to be exciting, with almost all of them being matches between strong teams.

Barcelona vice president Cardona's face was ashen.

How did we run into Arsenal again?
Barcelona's form this season is not bad, but it can't compare to the season when they won five titles.

Messi's vomiting has only slightly improved.

Cardona pondered whether they could compete with Arsenal, who had Qin Ming.

Just a few days ago, he said in front of the media: There are only two kinds of teams in the world: teams with Messi and teams without Messi!

But now he thinks the words inside can be changed.

The president even subtly asked him some time ago if he could bring Qin Ming back to Camp Nou, in exchange for Messi.

The Champions League is gaining popularity.

On March 18th, in the 29th round of the Premier League, Arsenal played away against West Bromwich Albion.

The next two weeks are international match days.

Wenger fielded his strongest lineup, and unsurprisingly, West Bromwich Albion, who were in the lower half of the league table, were decisively defeated 2-0.

(End of this chapter)