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

Today, it's Shanghai Shenhua's home game.

This must be the liveliest place in Shanghai today.

Fans from all over the country who bought tickets came.

There are fans who like watching Arsenal, fans who like watching Shanghai Shenhua, and fans who like both teams.

"Family members in the live broadcast room, look!! I'm right outside the Shenhua home stadium right now. How's it going? Doesn't the atmosphere feel like we're playing in the Champions League? After all, we're going to play against a team that just won the Champions League."

The match is about to start, and everyone is entering the stadium in an orderly manner. I saw Arsenal's team bus just now when I passed by, and Yan Shen even waved to me from inside the bus." Gunners fan Teacher Li is broadcasting live here; he is also a Shanghai Shenhua fan.

Of course, it wasn't just Teacher Li who came; almost every well-known football commentator was there.

Familiar faces like Wang Yunqi, Zhao Laosan, and the freestyle Santos all made an appearance.

Douyin has purchased the broadcasting rights for this match and will be broadcasting it live in its entirety.

More than an hour before the start of the match, the area outside the stadium was already packed with people and flags were waving.

Scalpers weaved through the crowd, hawking expensive tickets, but they were hard to come by.

The air was filled with the aroma of grilled sausages and popcorn, as well as an even stronger, burning emotion called "anticipation."

For countless Chinese fans, this was more than just a commercial friendly match.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the new king of Europe and the world's top level of football right here on our doorstep.

In the stands, there were Arsenal die-hards wearing classic red and white jerseys and singing "North London Forever," as well as local fans wearing Shanghai Shenhua's blue jerseys and waving flags and chanting "Shenhua is the champion."

Some mischievous fans even layered Arsenal and Shanghai Shenhua jerseys, switching to whichever team scores the goal.

These fans may not have a favorite team.

But at this moment, they have all come to appreciate the highest level of football artistry, and even more so to witness the brilliance of the Chinese-American superstar who shone throughout the entire season – Yan Yuan.

In the media area, domestic and international media outlets were already on high alert, their cameras and microphones ready for action.

In the broadcast booth, the familiar commentator He Wei was already in place, and his voice was transmitted to thousands of households through the pre-broadcast program.

Good evening, everyone! Welcome to the 2019 Summer Football Friendly Match, Shanghai Shenhua vs. England's Arsenal! I'm your commentator, He Wei. The Shanghai Stadium is packed tonight! This is undoubtedly the hottest football event of the summer in China!

In the locker room, Arsenal's players are making their final preparations.

The atmosphere was relaxed, but by no means lax.

"Guys," youth academy director Floyd said calmly, "remember, the best way to respect your opponents is to give it your all, show the spirit of our Champions League winners, and let the Chinese fans see what real Arsenal football is!"

Yan Yuan adjusted his captain's armband while speaking to his teammates.

"Guys, let me emphasize this one last time: enjoy the game, enjoy the applause and cheers! But don't forget, every pass, every run, every shot represents the club. Play our football!"

"Yes, Captain!" the others responded in unison.

The atmosphere inside the players' tunnel was somewhat peculiar.

Arsenal's stars appeared calm and collected, conversing quietly with an air of composure accustomed to big occasions.

Meanwhile, the Shanghai Shenhua players on the sidelines couldn't hide their excitement and nervousness, occasionally stealing glances at the superstars they usually only saw on TV, especially Yan Yuan, who stood at the very front of the team, wearing the number 7 jersey and exuding a calm aura.

Yan Yuan nodded to Captain Moreno in greeting.

As the players from both sides entered the stadium to the accompaniment of the Champions League theme song, a deafening roar instantly swept across the entire stadium.

The camera panned across the stands, and countless mobile phone screens lit up, like stars falling to earth.

The giant TIFO slowly unfolded, with the Arsenal logo on one side and the Shanghai Shenhua logo on the other, and the words "Friendship Forever" in both Chinese and English in the middle.

This TIFO player has great emotional intelligence; this is how a friendly match should be.

The two teams toss coin, shake hands, and take photos...

After a series of procedures, the competition is about to begin.

He Wei's voice rang out.

"We can see that Arsenal really gave us face today, fielding their full-strength Champions League starting lineup!"

Goalkeeper Martinez; the defense consists of Cancelo, Pepe, Monreal, and Achraf; the two holding midfielders are Rodri and Xhaka; the attacking trio consists of Yan Yuan, Odegaard, and Lacazette; and the lone striker is Aubameyang! This is almost their starting eleven for the Champions League final!

Shanghai Shenhua has also fielded their strongest lineup, led by Moreno and Cao Yunding. This will be a match with a clear difference in strength, but one that will be highly entertaining!

The referee blew his whistle, and the match officially began.

After Arsenal kicked off, they didn't make any probing passes as expected, but instead immediately took the tempo of the game!

After several quick one-touch passes by Rodri, Xhaka, and Odegaard, the ball was quickly transferred to Yan Yuan's feet on the right wing.

The Shenhua defenders immediately moved forward to mark them closely.

Facing the defense, Yan Yuan didn't hesitate at all. He gently poked the ball forward with the outside of his right foot, using his absolute speed and explosiveness to start moving instantly.

One step! Just one step!

They've already pulled ahead by half a body length!

Bai Jiajun hurriedly turned around and chased after him.

But Yan Yuan had already dribbled the ball to the right edge of the penalty area!

"Too fast! Yan Yuan's speed is too fast! I only saw a red and white streak flash by in an instant, and my opponent didn't even have time to react!" He Wei exclaimed.

Center-back Zhu Chenjie immediately came to cover.

Yan Yuan feigned a cross with his right foot, causing Zhu Chenjie to shift his weight, but he swiftly pulled the ball back with the sole of his foot.

Next came a fried meatball.

She nimbly slipped through the gap between Zhu Chenjie and Bai Jiajun, who was chasing after her.

"Yan Yuan displayed Champions League-level dribbling skills, showcasing his full offensive attitude, while the Shenhua players also demonstrated the defensive attitude they should have!" He Wei praised both sides.

They broke into the restricted area.

Facing the onrushing goalkeeper Li Shuai, Yan Yuan calmly raised his right foot and used the instep of his foot to shoot a low shot.

The ball flew past Li Shuai's armpit at high speed.

It rolled into the far corner of the goal.

"Goal!!!!!" He Wei's passionate commentary instantly ignited the entire stadium.

"You read that right! Arsenal took the lead after just 3 minutes! The goal was scored by captain Yan Yuan! It was a perfect display of individual ability! Speed, skill, and composure, all on full display! This is the English supercar, this is a world-class superstar!"

After scoring, Yan Yuan didn't celebrate much, but simply smiled and high-fived Odegaard and Aubameyang who came forward to congratulate him.

He then greeted the surrounding stands, showing great friendliness.

A huge roar of amazement and adoration erupted from the stands.

After conceding a goal, Shenhua tried to mount a counterattack, but they soon found themselves in a nightmare.

Arsenal's players, starting with goalkeeper Martinez, made every pass quick and precise.

Arsenal approached this match with a Premier League pace.

Rodri and Xhaka orchestrated the midfield with ease, always finding open spaces.

Once Arsenal lose possession, the entire team immediately launches a high press.

Although the off-field coach wasn't the professor today, it reflects the habits of Arsenal players and Yan Yuan's on-field coaching.

They instantly formed a swarm to grab the ball.

The Shenhua players' passing and teamwork, which is relatively smooth in domestic competitions, became stumbling and prone to mistakes under Arsenal's suffocating pressing rhythm.

They struggled to get the ball through midfield, let alone threaten Arsenal's penalty area.

For the first time, Chinese fans truly experienced what the pace of the Premier League is like.

"Family! I can only say that it's a real shame you didn't come to watch this game live. I'm in the first row right now, and you can see from my live stream just now how fast Arsenal can press. Moreno just got the ball and barely even met Rodri before he lost possession. Yan Yuan is incredibly fast!!" Wang Yunqi said to the fans in the live stream.

"Too fast! Arsenal's passing and running pace is too fast!" He Wei exclaimed repeatedly. "This is the rhythm of a full-strength Premier League and Champions League champion! Shenhua's players simply can't keep up! Most of the time, they can't win the ball, and even when they do, it's difficult for them to pass it out. Shenhua's entire attacking, midfielding, and defensive lines are completely suppressed! This gap is all-encompassing; it's an absolute gap in rhythm, awareness, and technique!"

This match almost turned into a half-court offensive and defensive drill.

Arsenal's passing was fluid and seamless, with players making unpredictable and coordinated runs.

In the 25th minute, Odegaard delivered a through ball down the middle, and Aubameyang beat the offside trap. Facing goalkeeper Li Shuai, he took a shot, but it was saved.

In the 35th minute, Ashraf intercepted the ball in the backfield and passed it to Rodri, who then made a long pass to Yan Yuan on the right wing.

After controlling the ball, Yan Yuan noticed that Shenhua's defense was slightly lax. About 25 meters from the goal, before the defenders could block him, he unleashed a low shot with his right foot!

The ball, like a cannonball, skimmed the grass and sped into the bottom left corner of the goal.

Li Shuai's view was blocked, and he couldn't react in time!

"A low shot! Yan Yuan has scored twice! This shot was clean and precise, with a tricky angle! Arsenal 2-0 Shenhua!" He Wei exclaimed.

In the 41st minute, Yan Yuan attracted two defenders on the right wing and cleverly flicked the ball with his heel to Ashraf, who had made a run down the flank, and Ashraf crossed the ball from the byline.

Lacazette, following up in the middle, made a diving sliding shot.

The ball went into the net! 3-0!

"Lacazette scores! An assist from Yan Yuan! Arsenal's teamwork is fluid and seamless! The first half isn't even over yet, and Yan Yuan already has 2 goals and 1 assist. The Premier League Golden Boot winner's attacking efficiency is absolutely immeasurable!" He Wei shouted.

In first-half stoppage time, Aubameyang received a pass from Rodri at the edge of the penalty area, made a slight adjustment, and unleashed a powerful volley! The ball flew like a cannonball into the top right corner of the goal!

4-0!

"Aubameyang didn't hesitate and scored with a long-range shot! He's in great form today. Yan Yuan is the Premier League Golden Boot winner, and Aubameyang is second in the Premier League top scorer list this season. Arsenal's attacking firepower is terrifying!" He Wei explained to everyone.

Throughout the first half, Shanghai Shenhua didn't even manage a single decent shot; the ball barely crossed the halfway line.

Martinez stood with his hands on his hips, waiting to take a shot, but he never got the chance.

Arsenal's astonishing dominance gave all Chinese fans, both in person and watching on screen, a practical lesson in "modern top-level football."

While cheering for Arsenal's brilliant performance, fans were also deeply shocked and thoughtful about the huge gap between Chinese football and the world's top level.

In the second half, Arsenal's attack remained fierce, but the pace slowed down slightly, with a greater focus on ball control and teamwork.

Interim coach Floyd also told everyone to slow down the pace and relax a bit.

Shanghai Shenhua has gradually adapted to the rhythm and dared to try some attacks.

In the 55th minute, Shenhua won a corner kick.

Moreno took a corner kick, and center-back Xiao Jiang took a shot that found the back of the net from a hidden corner! 1-4! Shenhua pulled one back.

"Goal! Jiang Shenglong scores! Shanghai Shenhua has scored against Arsenal!" He Wei's voice was filled with satisfaction. "This is a memorable goal! Facing the mighty Arsenal, Shenhua did not give up!"

The Shenhua players were extremely excited after scoring, hugging and celebrating with each other.

The blue-clad crowd in the stands erupted in cheers, and the Arsenal players applauded, indicating that it was a beautiful goal.

In the 60th minute, Arsenal made a substitution.

Yan Yuan and Rodri were substituted, while Pepe was replaced as a precaution.

Saka and Iwobi, Kolasinac came on as substitutes.

Yan Yuan, Rodri, and Pepe are all crucial players. The first two are the core of Arsenal's attack and midfield, while Pepe is the anchor of Arsenal's defense. Their importance is self-evident.

As Yan Yuan walked towards the sidelines.

The entire audience, whether they were in red or blue, stood up and gave him a thunderous round of applause that lasted for a full minute!

This is the highest praise for his amazing performance in the first half.

Yan Yuan waved to the stands on all sides and high-fived Saka to complete the handover.

Despite the absence of key players, Arsenal's overall strength remains superior.

In the 75th minute, Iwobi broke through on the left and crossed the ball, which Saka easily tapped into the net at the far post!

5-1!

With the remaining time, the game entered garbage time, but both sides still played a friendly game.

Arsenal's players stopped pressing intensely and instead focused on defending.

Shenhua was able to organize some effective attacks and have many shooting opportunities, but they failed to change the score.

Finally, the referee blew the final whistle.

The final score was 1-5 for Shanghai Shenhua against Arsenal.

The score looks big, but it's actually not that big at all. Anyone with eyes can see that both sides played with great "emotional intelligence," and everyone got what they wanted to see.

After the match, the Arsenal players did not leave the field immediately, but instead went to the Shanghai Shenhua players, shook hands with them, and exchanged jerseys.

"Brother Yan, can we exchange jerseys?" Xiao Jiang quickly ran over and asked Yan Yuan.

"Of course you can. Luckily you arrived quickly. You defended well. That shot was good." Yan Yuan said while taking off his jersey.

"Hehe, thanks bro!"

Xiao Jiang and Yan Yuan swapped jerseys.

Several Shenhua and Arsenal players posed for a group photo on the sidelines with the help of fans, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

Aubameyang and Shanghai Shenhua's goalkeeper Li Shuai posed for a photo together.

The entire stadium rose to their feet once again, applauding both teams.

This is dedicated to Arsenal for their unparalleled strength and professionalism, and also to Shanghai Shenhua for their tenacious fight and the goal they scored.

He Wei concluded.

"This was a match with a significant disparity in strength, but it was also incredibly meaningful. Arsenal showed us what world-class football truly looks like, while Shanghai Shenhua demonstrated an indomitable spirit. Hopefully, this match can serve as a new starting point for Chinese football to learn and improve. Thank you to both teams for the wonderful game!"

After the match.

As captain, Yan Yuan led the team around the field to thank all the fans present.

"Yan Shen!!! I love you!!!!"

"Yan Shen!!! You're so cool!!!!"

The voice could be male or female.

Yan Yuan's good looks appeal to both men and women, and he greeted all the fans with a smile.

At this moment, football transcends victory and defeat, becoming a bridge connecting different cultures and dreams.