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

The Johan Cruyff Arena, Ajax's great home ground.

A great match is about to take place here.

It has only been four days since Ajax's 1-4 defeat in London.

After the match, Ten Hag's declaration that "the game is 180 minutes" sparked discussion in the Netherlands and throughout European football.

Tonight, the Dutch are all hoping for a comeback.

Arsenal's team bus arrived on time.

With police escort, we slowly drove into this sea of ​​fans.

The car windows blocked out most of the noise, but you could still feel the complex gazes from outside—hostility, scrutiny, and almost obsessive expectations ignited by the coach.

Inside the carriage, however, the atmosphere was completely different.

There was no tension, no anxiety.

Arsenal today.

Everyone's eyes shone with an astonishing light, like ravenous wolves staring at their prey that was within arm's reach.

In the locker room, the guys were all ready.

After making his final tactical arrangements, Wenger's gaze swept over every young and determined face, finally settling on Yan Yuan.

He nodded slightly.

It's time for pre-match pep talk.

Yan Yuan stood up and nodded to the professor.

The 19-year-old captain stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his gaze calm and serene. The locker room fell silent instantly, and even breathing could be clearly heard.

He walked to the center of the locker room, looked around, and said.

"Brothers."

Yan Yuan spoke, without any impassioned shouts, yet every word carried immense weight.

"Look at our team crest, Arsenal, with its 133-year history, the glory and dreams of generations of Gunners, now rest on our shoulders."

Yan Yuan paused, his gaze sweeping over Aubameyang, Odegaard, Xhaka, Pepe...

These guys are in everyone's eyes.

"Four days ago, at the Emirates Stadium, we made the world hear our voice with a 4-1 victory, but tonight, here at the Johan Cruyff Arena, under the gaze of 4 eyes yearning for a comeback, is the real test!"

His voice rose slightly, and his tone became more determined.

"Some people told us that miracles have happened in history. Istanbul, Camp Nou... They want to use these names to scare us, to make us hesitate a little when we step onto this grass, to slow our pace!"

"Tell them! To hell with miracles!"

Upon hearing this, the Arsenal teammates' hearts couldn't help but beat faster.

Yan Yuan's voice suddenly rose, instantly igniting the blood of everyone in the locker room.

"Miracles are an excuse for the weak! A fig leaf for the losers! We, Arsenal, don't need miracles! What we have is strength! It's belief! It's the Gunners spirit that flows in our blood and is etched into our bones!"

Yan Yuan stepped forward, his gaze sharp and intense.

"Guys, this season we've come a long way, crushing Paris, trampling Barcelona, ​​and in the last round we thrashed the conquerors of Real Madrid and Juventus! Why should we be afraid? Why should we doubt? Just because their coach read out a few names in the press conference?"

A low growl and the sound of fists pounding on chests echoed from the locker room.

Everyone's emotions were stirred up.

"Everyone remember this! Tonight, there will be no miracles! No reversals! There is only one fact: we will take victory from here!" Yan Yuan's voice was resolute.

"From the very first second you step onto the grass, I want to see your fighting spirit! I want to see your aggression! I want to see your determination to shatter all illusions! I want to see you fight for every 50/50 ball like hungry wolves! Defend our penalty area like lions! Seize every fleeting opportunity like falcons!"

Yan Yuan suddenly raised his right fist, the sound of which boomed like thunder in the locker room.

"Remember! We're not here to defend a 3-goal lead! We're here to conquer! To declare! To tell the world that the road to the final was paved by our own hands! Tonight, right here, we'll shatter Ajax's illusions with our own feet! We'll bring victory back to Arsenal!"

"roar--!!!"

"Bring victory back to Arsenal!!!"

"Fuck the miracle!!!"

"Victory is ours!!!"

A deafening roar erupted from the locker room!

All the players, whether it was the slightly older Pepe or the soon-to-be 18-year-old Saka, had a burning passion for battle in their eyes.

Aubameyang pounded his chest, Lacazette roared, Saka and Cancelo looked fierce, and even Pepe excitedly waved his fists!

Wenger clapped his hands vigorously, his face filled with barely suppressed excitement and pride.

He couldn't help but applaud his beloved disciple's highly infectious and domineering pre-battle pep talk.

Look at the young captain standing in the center, radiating brilliance.

It's like seeing the leadership qualities of the invincible team I built back then perfectly inherited in the new era.

"Set off!"

At Yan Yuan's command, the locker room door burst open.

A torrent from London, with unparalleled momentum, surged toward the players' tunnel.

.........

The Cruyff Arena was engulfed by a deafening roar.

Ajax fans sang their team song at the top of their lungs and waved their flags, trying to overwhelm their opponents with their momentum.

However, when they saw the Arsenal players who were the first to walk out of the tunnel, especially Yan Yuan, who was walking at the front and whose eyes swept across the field like cold lightning, the thunderous roar seemed to pause for a moment.

The camera focused on each of Arsenal's players.

This Arsenal team has such a cold eye.

There was even a sense of oppression.

The players exuded a rock-solid confidence forged in the crucible of battle.

Before the match, Ten Hag's psychological warfare, those declarations about a miracle.

It has no impact on Arsenal at all.

Game start.

Unlike the first leg where Ajax dominated from the start, this was different.

This time, Arsenal took the initiative.

They did as Yan Yuan had requested in his pre-battle mobilization.

From the very first minute, it displayed the aggression of a hungry wolf and the dominance of a lion.

High pressing! Rapid passing! Sharp counterattack!

Rodri and Xhaka were like two moving meat grinders in midfield, firmly restraining De Jong and Van de Beek's playmaking.

Odegaard orchestrated attacks from the front, his skillful dribbling and precise through balls constantly tearing apart Ajax's defense.

Yan Yuan was particularly adept on the right flank, where his overlapping runs with Ashraf were incredibly effective, and he frequently used his speed and technique to attack Tagliafico.

In the 22nd minute, Ajax made a mistake in passing the ball in their own half, which was intercepted by Ødegaard.

The Norwegian genius looked up and saw Yan Yuan speeding forward on the right flank, with a large gap in front of him.

He immediately delivered a precise long pass over the top.

"God is on Arsenal's side!" the commentator exclaimed.

Yan Yuan moved like a red lightning bolt, instantly leaving Blind, who was chasing back, behind.

He dribbled the ball deep into the penalty area.

De Ligt fought and retreated, blocking the inside cut-in lane.

Yan Yuan, on the right edge of the penalty area, facing De Ligt's defense, suddenly stopped and changed direction.

De Ligt was caught off guard and tripped Yan Yuan.

"Beep—!" A sharp whistle rang out!

"Penalty?! No! The referee is signaling a free kick just outside the penalty area line!" the commentator exclaimed. "Excellent position! Right at the right edge of the penalty arc!"

Yan Yuan stood up from the ground, brushed the grass off his shorts, and calmly looked in the direction the referee was pointing.

This position offers his favorite range and angle for shooting.

He picked up the ball and placed it steadily on the penalty spot.

Onana was nervously directing the human wall.

Ajax formed a five-man wall, completely blocking the near corner.

The Ajax fans in the stands held their breath.

Yan Yuan took a few steps back, his gaze calm and serene, as if the surrounding commotion had nothing to do with him.

He took a deep breath and started running! His strides were clear and powerful!

As he approached the ball, his supporting foot was very stable on the grass, his body leaned sharply to the left, and his right leg lashed out like a whip.

The inside of his foot slammed into the lower, slightly outer part of the ball!

The ball left the foot, spinning sharply inward, drawing a strange and beautiful arc!

It leaped high into the air, perfectly clearing the top of the jumping human wall, and then plummeted rapidly through the air, spinning violently.

The ball flew straight into the top left corner of the goal!

A ten-point score in the absolute sense.

A true theoretical blind spot!

Although Onana judged the direction correctly and made a diving save, the ball's arc and descent speed completely exceeded his reaction limit.

His fingertips were still at least half a meter away from the ball!

"Whoosh!"

A crisp sound of something entering the net.

"Gooooooooal!!! Yan Yuan! A direct free kick! An unstoppable world-class goal! Absolutely in the corner! Onana can only watch helplessly! 1-0! Arsenal take the lead away from home! 5-1 on aggregate! Yan Yuan! Arsenal's captain! In this crucial match, he delivered a stunning blow to Ajax with his signature free kick!" The British commentator cheered for Arsenal.

After scoring, Yan Yuan didn't celebrate much; he simply stood there, facing the Arsenal fans who had traveled with the team.

He kissed the team badge on his chest.

This action is full of power and commitment.

Arsenal fans are absolutely in love with Yan Yuan.

From the small red and white area in the stands, deafening cheers erupted.

Although it is May now.

But this goal was a loss for Ajax.

It's colder than a basin of ice water in winter.

It was poured directly onto the flames that had ignited in the Cruyff Arena.

"Why does Arsenal seem even tougher to beat today than they are at home?"

Ten Hag touched his bald head in confusion.

His meticulously planned tactics and morale-boosting efforts were rendered ineffective by Yan Yuan's unstoppable free kick.

It seemed utterly pale and powerless.

For the first time, a clear sense of wavering and confusion appeared in the eyes of the Ajax players.

In the 38th minute, Arsenal's attacks came like a tidal wave, one wave after another.

After drawing the defense on the right flank, Yan Yuan passed the ball back to Ashraf, who had made a run down the flank.

The Moroccan winger received the ball and, facing Neres who came to cover, did not choose to pass. Instead, he took a touch forward and used his strong physique and explosiveness.

Forced overtaking!

"Hakimi! He overpowers Neres! Breaks into the penalty area!" the Dutch commentator exclaimed.

Achraf dribbled into the right side of the penalty area, but the angle was already very tight.

Blind and De Ligt quickly surrounded him.

Just when everyone thought he would choose to cross the ball, a ruthless glint flashed in Ashraf's eyes!

He flicked the ball to the outside with his left foot, creating a sliver of space, and then swung his right foot with all his might.

A powerful, forceful slam!

This was a pure, irrational burst of energy!

The ball, like a cannonball, hurtled towards the top corner of the near goal with the force of a thunderbolt!

Too close, too much force!

Although Onana instinctively raised his hand to block, his landing speed was relatively slow.

"Bang!"

The ball slammed into the side netting inside the goal!

Powerful and heavy!

"Goooooooooooal!!!! Achraf Hakimi! A powerful shot finds the net! 2-0! Arsenal score again! 6-1 on aggregate! Is there any suspense left in the game? I think there is no suspense left. Achraf Hakimi's powerful shot has completely destroyed Ajax's defense and confidence!" The commentator was at a loss for words to describe Arsenal's dominance.

At halftime, Arsenal led 2-0 away from home.

The Cruyff Arena was deathly silent.

Only the chants of Arsenal's traveling fans echoed.

Ten Hag clearly gave a final pep talk at halftime, and Ajax launched an almost frantic counterattack in the second half.

In the 55th minute, De Jong delivered a brilliant through ball from midfield, and the stamina-filled substitute Dolberg successfully broke the offside trap and broke into the penalty area to create a one-on-one opportunity!

He calmly slotted the ball into the far corner.

"Dolberg! One-on-one! Opportunity!" The Ajax commentator's voice ignited a glimmer of hope.

The Argentine goalkeeper once again demonstrated his value.

He made the right judgment and with a beautiful diving save, he blocked the ball out of bounds with one hand!

"Martinez! Brilliant save! He denied Ajax's hopes of scoring! Today, all of Arsenal want to win, I saw their hunger for victory!!" exclaimed the British commentator.

This save completely extinguished Ajax's last shred of fighting spirit.

In the 72nd minute, Arsenal launched a quick counter-attack.

After intercepting the ball in the backfield, Yan Yuan and Rodri quickly passed the ball to Ødegaard in the attacking third.

The Norwegian prodigy dribbled forward, and facing the retreating Ajax defense, he suddenly unleashed a shot from the edge of the penalty area.

It wasn't a powerful shot, but a low, ground-hugging strike.

The ball, like a scalpel, skimmed the grass at incredible speed and with a tricky angle, passing through the narrow gap between the two defenders and soaring into the bottom right corner of the goal!

Onana's view was blocked, and he couldn't react in time, so he could only watch the ball go into the net!

"Goooooooal!!!!!!!!! Odegaard! A low shot into the net! 3-0! Arsenal seal the victory! 7-1 on aggregate! Odegaard adds the finishing touch! Arsenal are absolutely on fire away from home! Arsenal are practically on their way to the Champions League final!!!" The British commentator was speechless.

Ultimately, the score was Arsenal 3-0 Ajax away from home.

7-1 in total score!

Arsenal secured a resounding away victory, advancing proudly to the Champions League final.

The final whistle blew.

The Cruyff Arena was left only with Arsenal fans celebrating.

Yan Yuan led his teammates toward the away team's stands.

He bowed deeply to the stands to express his gratitude for the support of the expeditionary force.

He looked up at the boiling red and white, his eyes firm and bright.

They have paved the way to the finals with their undeniable strength!

soon.

Not far away in North London, Tottenham Hotspur also finished another Champions League semi-final second leg match at home.

In the first leg at Anfield, Liverpool only managed a narrow 2-1 victory over Tottenham.

However, in the second leg at Tottenham's home ground...

Klopp's team, however, displayed terrifying dominance!

Salah scored twice, and Mane added another goal.

Liverpool also delivered a clean and decisive 3-0 away victory, bringing the aggregate score to 5-1.

Tottenham will be eliminated!

Premier League giants Arsenal and Liverpool will meet in the Champions League final!

The news sent the entire English football world into a frenzy.

The last time an all-English Champions League final was played was back in the 2007/08 season.

That year, on a rainy night in Moscow, Manchester United and Chelsea faced off in a penalty shootout!

It's 2019 now.

Eleven years later.

The fact that Premier League teams have once again secured all the Champions League final spots is undoubtedly the strongest proof of the resurgence of English football in European football!

Global media outlets were instantly in an uproar:

The Times praised its own league, saying: "This is the golden age of the Premier League! Arsenal and Liverpool meeting in the final is the highest honor in English football! Klopp and Wenger, the ultimate duel between two legendary tactical masters! Yan Yuan and Salah, a clash between the new king and the old king! The intensity and charm of the Premier League are on full display at this moment!"

L'Équipe sounded an alarm for Ligue 1: "The Premier League is dominating Europe! Arsenal's youthful storm and Liverpool's iron-willed Reds, two very different yet equally powerful teams, turned the Champions League final into an all-English affair. This should serve as a wake-up call for other leagues, especially Ligue 1. In terms of competitiveness and commercial development, we have fallen far behind the Premier League. Ligue 1 can have PSG, but it cannot have only one PSG."

Bild: "The Bundesliga needs to reflect! Where are Bayern and Dortmund? Premier League teams have once again proven their strong competitiveness in European competitions. Klopp's Liverpool represents a successful export of German football philosophy, but the Bundesliga's own competitiveness in European competitions needs to find answers in its league structure and investment."

Gazzetta dello Sport: "Look! This is a celebration for the Premier League and a desolation for Serie A! Watching Arsenal and Liverpool meet in the final, and then looking at the struggles of our Serie A teams in European competitions, the gap is obvious. The road to recovery after Calciopoli is still long. Hopefully, Juventus, Inter Milan, and other teams can bring about changes next season."

Marca: "La Liga's dominance is being challenged! The collective slump of Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​and Atletico Madrid has led to a final showdown between the two Premier League giants. Although La Liga has dominated the Champions League for the past decade, the collective rise of the Premier League and its strong financial resources foreshadow a change in the future landscape. Regardless of who wins the final, it will be a victory for the Premier League."

Across the ocean, ESPN in the United States also joined the discussion.

"This season's Champions League final is generating immense buzz! An all-English clash is set to ignite global interest! Yan Yuan vs. Salah, Wenger vs. Klopp, a youthful storm vs. the iron-willed Liverpool! This will be the most talked-about and entertaining Champions League final in recent years! Ratings are sure to break records!"

On social media, hashtags such as #PremierLeagueClash#, #ChampionsLeagueFinal#, #YanYuan#, and #Salah# quickly became trending topics worldwide.

Fans debated who would lift the trophy, analyzed tactics, and reviewed the two teams' journeys this season.

Arsenal's dazzling attack and Yan Yuan's meteoric rise.

Liverpool's tenacity and the power of their "Red Arrows" trio have become the focus of much discussion.

Yan Yuan also shared Arsenal's official poster announcing their advancement to the final on his personal social media account, with the caption:

"The land of dreams, here we come! See you in the Champions League final!"

This post instantly garnered millions of likes and comments.

Wenger at the post-match press conference.

He remained very calm and respectful when faced with reporters' questions about the "English Premier League civil war" and "Teng Hag's prophecy failing."

He displayed the demeanor of a refined and scholarly leader.

"Teng Hag is an excellent coach, and Ajax is a respectable team, but my players have an even stronger desire to win. As for our final opponent, Liverpool, they are one of the best teams in Europe, and Klopp is my role model. This season's final will be very tough, but we are fearless."

Klopp, on the other hand, was full of enthusiasm at Liverpool's press conference.

"Well, the final opponent is Arsenal, which surprised me a bit, but also excited me."

Wenger has done an excellent job this year. Arsenal seems stronger than ever before, and they play exciting football.

Yan Yuan is a phenomenal player and captain, but the final is a different story. In the final, we will show everyone the power of Liverpool!

Champions League Final: Arsenal vs. Liverpool!

A youthful storm clashes with the iron-blooded Red Army.

It was Arsenal who ended their title as the uncrowned kings.

Or will the old king retain his title?

The world's attention is focused! All expectations are at their peak! The football world is destined to be dazzling because of this epic clash between red and white.

The final step towards the top of Europe: two Premier League powerhouses are poised to take the plunge.