After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

Champions League group stage, first round, London, Emirates Stadium.

The sea of ​​red and white paint boiled under the night sky, the air thick with a mixture of gunpowder and fervor, more intense than any Premier League match since the start of the season.

Tonight is more than just a Champions League night.

Tonight, Arsenal, playing at home, will face the Italian giants and Champions League regulars – Juventus!

The commentator's voice, brimming with barely suppressed excitement, ignited the opening atmosphere:

"Welcome to the Emirates Stadium, ladies and gentlemen! The first round of the Champions League group stage, a highly anticipated match! Arsenal vs. Juventus! Premier League giants challenge Serie A champions!"

But the biggest highlight tonight is undoubtedly the duel between the two "number 7s"!

Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, the all-time top scorer in the Champions League, and a universally recognized superstar!

Opposite him is Yan Yuan, the rising star of Arsenal! The English supercar, the youngest three-time Golden Boot winner, and a rising star worth 300 million!

A clash between veteran and rising stars: Will Ronaldo prove his worth, or will Yan Yuan ascend to the throne? Let's hold our breath and wait!

Shortly after the commentators warmed up the audience, the match began.

As soon as the opening whistle blew, the experienced Juventus immediately demonstrated their shrewdness.

With the ball firmly under his feet, Pjanic orchestrated the play in the midfield and defense like an elegant conductor.

Matuidi and Bentancur actively ran and supported each other near the midfield line, ensuring the smooth flow of the passing chain.

Cristiano Ronaldo was very active on the left flank, constantly seeking to combine with Dybala lurking in the middle, attempting to use one-two passes to attack Arsenal's right flank, the area guarded by Cancelo.

Arsenal were well-prepared for this, and their formation remained exceptionally compact throughout.

Rodri stuck to Dybala like glue, using his strong physique and accurate anticipation to limit the Argentine talent's space to receive the ball and turn.

Ramsey roamed the right flank, assisting Achraf in defending against Douglas Costa on Juventus' right wing.

Yan Yuan and Lacazette retreated very deep into the defense, turning the entire formation into a tight 4-4-2.

Arsenal's attack appeared somewhat cautious and conservative in this match.

Unlike the fast breaks in previous Premier League matches, this game relied mainly on long passes from the midfield and defense to find the spearhead, Aubameyang, or to advance the ball using Yan Yuan's individual ball control skills.

However, Juventus' defense is led by Chiellini and Bonucci, who are experienced and have excellent teamwork.

Chiellini's precise positioning disrupted Aubameyang's impending long pass;

Bonucci used his strong body to block Yan Yuan's attempt to cut inside.

The pace of the game was slow, with both sides cautiously probing each other's strengths and weaknesses.

After nearly 10 minutes of adjustment at the start, Arsenal gradually found their rhythm in the game.

They began to consciously increase the intensity of their pressing in midfield.

Ramsey in midfield increased his running range, constantly harassing Pjanic and preventing him from comfortably orchestrating the attack.

Rodri's position was also slightly advanced, providing a more stable and shorter receiving point for passing the ball out from the backfield.

The Gunners' "supercar combination" on the right flank began to show its power.

Achraf was no longer content to stay in the backfield; his forward runs became bolder and more decisive.

Yan Yuan demonstrated his top-notch ball intelligence and positional awareness.

He would sometimes drift to the sideline to draw the attention of Juventus left-back Sandro, creating space for Achraf to make forward runs;

Sometimes he would suddenly cut inside, drawing away Bonucci or Bentancur who came to cover, disrupting Juventus' defensive formation.

The duo's coordinated attack put pressure on Juventus' left flank defense.

In the 25th minute, Juventus launched an attack down the left flank, with Dybala attempting to receive the ball in the flank.

But Achraf and Pepe, who were positioned deep, executed a textbook example of coordinated defense.

Achraf's close marking slowed Dybala's receiving rhythm, and Pepe seized the opportunity, making a precise and swift tackle to cleanly intercept the ball from Dybala.

Pepe intercepted the ball and immediately passed it to Ramsey, who was nearby.

After receiving the ball in midfield, Wells keenly observed and used his experience to spot the huge gap left by Juventus' midfield as they pushed forward to attack, and the moment when the opponent was unable to track back.

Ramsey didn't hesitate at all, or even stop the ball to adjust, and delivered a powerful low through ball towards the direction of the incoming ball.

The ball, like a precision-guided missile, pierced through the vacuum in Juventus' midfield and found James Maddison, who had dropped back to receive the pass near the center circle.

Maddison received the ball with his back to goal, and Pjanic and Matuidi pounced on him like hungry wolves to double-team him!

In a few breaths, Madison displayed unparalleled dexterity and vision.

He gently flicked the ball with the outside of his right foot, smoothly completing an extremely fluid turn.

Pjanic's outstretched leg only touched the air.

Madison instantly broke free of the double-team.

Dribble forward to the right side of the edge of the penalty area!

Just then! A red and white lightning bolt, number 7, arrived instantly!

The moment Madison turned to get away, Yan Yuan shot in like an arrow, cutting inside at high speed.

Madison understood perfectly. Without even looking up to observe, he relied on tacit understanding and intuition to send a through ball with his left foot.

The ball, spinning intensely, pierced the relatively small space between Bonucci and Chiellini with unparalleled precision.

Chiellini tried to intercept with his leg, but it was too late!

Yan Yuan successfully broke the offside trap.

He was one-on-one with goalkeeper Szczesny.

The Emirates Stadium held its breath.

Yan Yuan's eyes were incredibly calm as he observed Szczesny's movements, the moment Szczesny lunged towards the near corner.

He used the instep of his right foot to steadily push the ball into the far corner in the opposite direction.

The ball skimmed along the grass, rolling quickly and cunningly into the bottom right corner of the goal.

"GOOOOOOOALLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!! Arsenal take the lead right from the start! The supercar is still the supercar!!" the commentator screamed hoarsely.

"This was an absolutely unparalleled counter-attack! Pepe's interception! Ramsey's deadly through ball! Maddison's brilliant turn and escape! Yan Yuan's agile movement and composed finish—Arsenal! They dealt Juventus a crushing blow in the Champions League! Yan Yuan maintained his killer instinct!"

The Emirates Stadium stands erupted in a surge of fans.

Cheers in English and Chinese mingled together.

Yan Yuan ran towards the corner flag area, jumped high, and pumped his fist in celebration. His teammates swarmed around him and celebrated with him.

Wenger was equally excited on the sidelines.

This goal perfectly exemplified the essence of their pre-match tactics: fast, precise, and lethal.

After conceding the goal, Juventus intensified their pressing.

Yan Yuan attempted to break through on the right wing, but the experienced Chiellini used a textbook-perfect positioning.

He precisely cleared Yan Yuan's ball out of bounds, teaching the young supercar a lesson.

The veteran's defensive artistry is truly admirable.

The Italian champions' strength should not be underestimated, and they immediately launched a fierce counterattack.

Cristiano Ronaldo positioned himself closer to the center, like a lion awakening, roaming around the edge of Arsenal's penalty area, looking for an opportunity to shoot.

Dybala also increased his off-the-ball runs, trying to break down Arsenal's tight defense.

Juventus' attacking style has also become more direct.

They started making more use of the flanks, especially Sandro's left flank, launching high balls into the penalty area.

In the 35th minute, Sandro made a strong breakthrough on the left wing, overtaking the less physically imposing Achraf Hakimi. He dribbled the ball to the byline and delivered a low cross.

The ball was moving extremely fast, heading straight for the edge of the penalty area!

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at the most dangerous position just in time.

Facing the incoming ball, without making any adjustments, he unleashed a powerful right-footed shot.

The ball was as fast as lightning, at a tricky angle, and flew straight into the far corner of the goal.

"Danger!" the commentator exclaimed!

At the critical moment.

Emiliano Martinez.

Arsenal's new goalkeeper has demonstrated his world-class reflexes and save abilities.

He almost instinctively lunged to the side, his body fully extended, and his single palm lashed out like lightning.

The fingertips barely touched the ball!

Although it was just a close call, the ball's high speed did indeed interfere with the direction of the goal.

After a loud "bang!"

The ball was miraculously changed direction, grazing the post and flying out of bounds.

"A miraculous save!!! Arsenal's new goalkeeper Martinez has shown excellent goal-line skills in recent matches, and he saved Ronaldo's goal!" The commentator's voice cracked with excitement.

This incredible save greatly boosted the confidence of Arsenal's defense, and the stands erupted in a huge cheer and applause for those who had narrowly escaped defeat.

Cristiano Ronaldo stared at the goal in disbelief, and for a moment he wondered if he was really getting old.

In the 40th minute, Juventus won a corner kick, which Pjanic took with great speed.

Bonucci outjumped the defender at the near post and delivered a powerful header flick-on!

The ball changed direction and flew towards the far post of the six-yard box.

Mandzukic, who was lurking there (he replaced Costa, Juventus changed to a 4-3-1-2 formation, with Dybala behind Ronaldo and Mandzukic), leaped high like a bomber!

A close-range header!

"Duang!!!"

A dull, piercing bang.

The ball slammed against the top of the goal crossbar and bounced out of bounds!

"The crossbar!!! My God, God is on Arsenal's side!" The commentator and the fans gasped simultaneously.

Mandzukic knelt down in frustration and pounded the turf.

Arsenal have escaped another disaster.

After withstanding Juventus' relentless attacks, Arsenal regained their composure.

Just before the end of the first half, Lacazette cut inside and unleashed a long-range shot, which was easily saved by Szczesny.

When the halftime whistle blew, the Emirates Stadium erupted in applause.

With efficient counter-attacks, Yan Yuan's goal, and Martinez's outstanding performance, Arsenal went into the locker room with a 1-0 lead.

But everyone knew that the Old Lady's comeback would be even fiercer in the second half.

After halftime.

After the break, Juventus indeed came down like a tiger descending the mountain.

Juventus manager Allegri waved his hand, and the attack surged into Arsenal's half like a tidal wave.

Mandzukic's aerial prowess was maximized; he stood like a stabilizing force in Arsenal's penalty area.

Ronaldo and Dybala were equally agile, surrounding Mandzukic and vying for the second ball, looking for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to the Gunners.

Pjanic's passes are mostly precise long passes that directly target the attacking pivot.

Arsenal's defense is under immense pressure.

Center-backs Pepe and Kolasinac acted as sweepers, repeatedly using their bodies and headers to defuse aerial attacks and ground penetrations.

Rodri was constantly on the go, frantically sweeping between the midfield and the defense.

Cancelo and Achraf were completely pinned back in their own half, struggling to cope with the relentless attacks from Sandro and Cuadrado.

The anthems at the Emirates Stadium were still loud, but a tense atmosphere permeated the air.

Juventus's relentless siege finally paid off.

In the 55th minute, Sandro once again found space on the left wing and delivered a precise 45-degree cross.

The ball flew towards the penalty area.

Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic used his strong physique to overpower Kolasinac and win the first ball.

Instead of attacking directly, he cleverly passed the ball to the center of the penalty area.

Little Fairy Dybala cleverly inserted it.

However, under Rodri's close marking, he could only barely touch the ball and couldn't generate any power, so his shot was somewhat weak.

The ball bounced off the ground and landed near the penalty spot.

In the chaos, French midfielder Matuidi arrived and, ahead of everyone else, poked the ball at close range as it bounced up from the ground.

The ball rolled along the grass toward the goal.

Due to the chaos in front of the goal, Martinez's view was blocked, and he was unable to react in time.

The ball rolled into the net.

"GOOOOALLLLL! Matuidi! A rebound in the chaos! A classic Juventus goal! The score is equalized!!!" the commentator exclaimed. "Using his height to create confusion, a midfielder's late run into the box delivers the decisive blow! The suspense of the match is back!"

The equalizer boosted Juventus' morale.

They continued to apply pressure, trying to turn the tide and take the lead in one fell swoop.

Arsenal's defense was under immense pressure, with Yan Yuan and Lacazette forced to drop deep into their own penalty area to participate in the defense.

Wenger looked grim on the sidelines.

After withstanding Juventus's fierce initial onslaught, Wenger made decisive adjustments.

He signaled Ramsey to reduce his forward runs and drop back more to the defensive midfield position to help Rodri protect the defense.

At the same time, he clearly entrusted Yan Yuan with the core responsibility of organizing the attack.

Wenger's instructions were clearly conveyed to Yan Yuan through gestures: [Use your individual skills to break through the opponent's defense on the right flank or in the middle.]

This adjustment had an immediate effect.

Arsenal regained their composure and began to systematically move the ball forward.

Possession of the ball was increasingly handed over to Yan Yuan.

He started receiving the ball frequently on the right wing, and against the defense of Chiellini and Sandro, he displayed top-notch dribbling skills and rhythm changes.

Yan Yuan received a pass from Rodri on the right flank of his own half, near the center line.

Matuidi immediately pounced on him fiercely to seize the ball.

Yan Yuan remained calm and composed, gently flicking the ball to the right with his right foot, preparing to break through.

Just as Matuidi shifted his weight, Yan Yuan deftly hooked his right ankle, swung his arm familiarly, pressed his shoulder down, and then deftly flicked the ball with his toe.

This is his signature dribbling move, the Phoenix Tail Spin.

Matuidi was cleanly and decisively left behind!

Yan Yuan dribbled past his opponent and advanced at high speed with the ball.

Charge towards Juventus' penalty area!

He dribbled the ball inside and cut to the right side of the penalty area!

Chiellini appeared to cover, and this world-class center-back, with his rich experience, blocked Yan Yuan's path to continue cutting inside.

This was the moment of ultimate showdown. Yan Yuan shielded the ball with his back to goal, leaning against Chiellini.

In the confined space, he began a dazzling performance.

Yan Yuan first made a feint to the left with his left foot, then pulled the ball back instantly.

Immediately afterwards, he made a quick right-footed feint to flick the ball, then pulled it back with lightning speed.

Alternating between left and right feet, performing two realistic feints in succession.

The movements are incredibly fluid, and the rhythm is unpredictable!

But that's not all.

During the feint, Yan Yuan would occasionally look back at Chiellini, his gaze and body movements perfectly combined to create a deceptive effect.

Chiellini was indeed getting annoyed by the boy and couldn't help but push him.

"Yan Yuan's feint is clever, but a bit too 'mischievous.' Even Chiellini is getting a little annoyed. Yes, Yan Yuan has always been this lively," the commentator said with a light laugh.

Seeing that the timing was right, Yan Yuan seized the opportunity, pulled the ball back with his control foot again, and then pushed it outward.

This happened twice, and the ball reached Yan Yuan's instep for the third time.

Yan Yuan dodged in a flash!

Chiellini's balance was momentarily lost, and he stumbled.

Yan Yuan pushed the ball backward with the instep of his foot, and then nutmegged Chiellini from behind!

Then he turned and ran quickly toward the ball.

This is a slightly "mischievous" human-ball pass.

As expected, Chiellini fell to the ground.

Yan Yuan shook off Chiellini's marking, leaving only Bonucci, who was coming to cover for him, in front of him.

He astutely spotted the huge gap on the left flank.

At that moment, Aubameyang shot forward like an arrow, his position slightly better.

Yan Yuan used the inside of his right foot to deliver a highly concealed and penetrating diagonal pass.

The ball skimmed along the grass, precisely piercing through the gaps in Juventus' entire defense, and rolled towards the open space on the left side of the penalty area.

Aubameyang seized the opportunity, and with almost no one marking him, he calmly adjusted his position and, facing the onrushing Szczesny, unleashed a powerful left-footed shot!

The ball flew straight into the top corner of the goal.

"GOOOOOOOALLLLLLL!!!!!!!!! Arsenal are in the lead again! Aubameyang seized the opportunity and delivered a fantastic assist from Yan Yuan! My God! Yan Yuan! He just outmaneuvered Chiellini! He dribbled past the legend! And then delivered a priceless assist! Arsenal 2-1! An incredible goal!" the commentator exclaimed.

The home fans were jumping, hugging, and roaring wildly in the stands.

Professor Wenger excitedly pumped his fist in celebration on the sidelines.

This goal was like a heavy hammer blow, severely impacting Juventus' morale.

Chiellini sat on the ground, his eyes blank.

Bonucci put his hands on his hips and shook his head.

After taking a 2-1 lead, Arsenal were in high spirits, but Juventus did not give up.

They went all in, committing everything.

Cristiano Ronaldo has more freedom of movement, constantly roaming around the edge of the penalty area and on both wings, his eyes searching for shooting opportunities like a hawk.

Dybala also increased his attempts at long-range shots and through balls.

In the 80th minute, Juventus pressed high up the pitch and successfully intercepted the ball near the edge of the penalty area.

He quickly passed the ball across to Ronaldo, who was in a better position.

Cristiano Ronaldo receives the ball, adjusts his position with a single step, stretches his body, and swings his leg.

The iconic knuckleball shot.

He unleashed a powerful long-range shot with his left foot, the angle of which was extremely tricky.

The ball, spinning intensely, hurtled straight towards the top right corner of the goal!

"Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a shot!!!" The commentator's heart was in his throat!

Emiliano Martinez bowed slightly and struck a pose.

At this moment, his attention was highly focused, his eyes fixed on Ronaldo's ball-handling foot.

The moment Ronaldo kicked the ball, Martin had already shifted his center of gravity.

Although his body was large, he was not lacking in agility, leaping into the air like a cheetah.

His 1.9-meter-tall body stretched out completely in the air.

With his large hands like iron gates, he precisely and steadily blocked Ronaldo's seemingly inevitable knuckleball.

Hold it in your hands! Hold it tight!

He didn't give Juventus any chance to get a rebound!

"Martin made a brilliant save! That was a steal! A perfect steal!!!" The commentator's shouts were accompanied by cheers from the fans.

"That was a world-class save! Martinez didn't just deny Ronaldo a superb shot! He denied Juventus any hope of winning the game! The value of that save could even exceed that of a goal!"

After the successful save, Ramsey, Kolasinac, and other defensive teammates rushed over excitedly, patting Martinez on the shoulder and back.

Professor Wenger on the sidelines couldn't help but applaud enthusiastically.

The professor even felt a little regretful at this point.

He regretted not having asked Big Martin to make one sooner.

If Martin hadn't been loaned out last season and had stayed at Arsenal as a goalkeeper, the game might have been in a better position.

Fortunately, Martin's starting position as the first goalkeeper has been basically secured since the start of this season.

This save completely extinguished Juventus' most surging attacking wave and boosted Arsenal's defense to its peak confidence.

Juventus pressed forward aggressively in an attempt to equalize, inevitably leaving huge gaps in their defense.

Arsenal's counter-attack sword has been drawn once again!

In the 87th minute, a cross from Juventus was cleared.

Madison received the ball near midfield, dribbled forward quickly, drew the defense, and then passed the ball to Cancelo, who was making a high-speed run down the left flank.

Cancelo dribbled the ball deep into the box.

They broke into the left side of Juventus' penalty area.

He drew the attention of both De Sciglio and Bonucci.

Instead of forcing a cross or shooting, Cancelo calmly passed the ball back to Pepe, who was following up on the edge of the penalty area.

Pepe!

This experienced center-back has now transformed into a striker!

He unleashed a powerful shot!

A powerful long-range shot! The ball was traveling at incredible speed!

"Pepe has shot!!!" the commentator shouted!

Pepe's shot had speed, but the angle was a bit too straight.

Szczesny reacted with lightning speed!

He leaped to the side and blocked the ball with one hand.

Szczesny's save didn't go far, and the ball fell to the right side of the six-yard box.

Just then, the red and white number 7 figure appeared again in the most dangerous position in front of the door.

Yan Yuan's exceptional sense of smell for opportunities was on full display at this moment.

He got to the most dangerous position before Sandro could rush back to defend.

He met the ball and easily and calmly pushed it with the instep of his left foot.

The ball went into the net with a thud.

He scored into the empty net.

"GOOOOOALLLLLL!!!!!!!!! Yan Yuan! A brace! Another brace!!! Yan Yuan killed the game with a miraculous rebound shot, Arsenal lead Juventus 3-1! The supercar never stops running!!" the commentator exclaimed.

The Emirates Stadium was transformed into a sea of ​​joy.

Arsenal's cannon flags were waving wildly.

The shouts of "Yan! Yan! Yan!" resounded through the sky! Yan Yuan excitedly rushed towards the corner flag area, opened his arms, and accepted the overwhelming worship.

He pointed to the Arsenal crest on his chest.

His teammates surrounded him again.

3-1! The game is over!

In the final minutes, Juventus were unable to turn the tide.

The referee finally blew the final whistle!

"Match over!!!!" the commentator roared at the top of his lungs. "A breathtaking victory! Arsenal have defeated the mighty Juventus 3-1 at home! A winning start to their Champions League group stage campaign! Yan Yuan scored twice and provided an assist! He dominated the game!"

From his calm, controlled shot to the incredible assist that left Chiellini speechless, and finally the game-winning rebound! He was simply unstoppable!

He is the hero of the Emirates Stadium! Martinez! He laid the foundation for tonight's victory with two world-class saves!

Arsenal's youthful storm swept through the Torino giants tonight! The red flames of the Premier League are burning brightly in the Champions League!

The Emirates Stadium became a sea of ​​joy.

The fans sang the newly composed support song "We've got Yan!" and lingered for a long time.