After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!
Chapter 348 Six-Crown King
The night of the Champions League final.
The Allianz Arena is illuminated by countless lights at night, making it as bright as day.
The grand finale of the 2019-2020 European football season – the UEFA Champions League final – is about to take place here.
The two teams facing off are Arsenal, the Gunners who have overcome numerous obstacles and are now unstoppable, and Paris Saint-Germain, who possess exceptional talent and aspire to reach the pinnacle of European football.
In the semi-finals, Arsenal cruised to a 3-1 victory over Lyon, while Paris Saint-Germain easily beat RB Leipzig 2-0.
These two teams met in the finals.
"Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the Allianz Arena! I am commentator Liu Jianhong, and together with He Wei, I will be providing commentary for this highly anticipated Champions League final!" The voice echoed through the empty stadium, adding to the solemnity of the event.
"Coach He, there are so many highlights in this final! The most important one is undoubtedly the direct confrontation between the two hottest young talents in football today – Yan Yuan of Arsenal and Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain!"
In last season's Champions League Round of 16, Arsenal defeated Paris Saint-Germain twice, both at home and away, with Yan Yuan delivering a stunning performance in both legs.
Now they meet on a higher stage in the finals, a new king is about to be crowned, old grudges and new rivalries—it's sure to be a spectacle!
"Yes, that's right," He Wei chimed in, "but football is a sport for eleven people."
Arsenal's success this season is due to a significant improvement in their overall strength.
Look at their central axis: Martinez Upamecano/Saliba Rice/Rodri Yan Yuan/Aubameyang. They have the strength, the technique, and the speed.
Especially in defense, the right flank, with Upamecano and Achraf forming a nightmare for Mbappe, will present a huge challenge for him tonight.
Conversely, whether Saka and Yan Yuan's attacking prowess on the flanks can withstand Paris's defense, especially the aging Thiago Silva, is a huge question mark.
"Yes, just as Coach He Wei said, Arsenal defeated the French dark horse Lyon 3-1 relatively easily in the semi-final, with Yan Yuan, Aubameyang and Odegaard each scoring a goal, demonstrating strong attacking firepower and control."
Paris Saint-Germain defeated RB Leipzig 2-0, with the Mbappe and Neymar duo in excellent form. However, anything can happen in the final, and mentality is often more important than tactics. Alright, the players have entered the field!
As the team anthem played, the camera panned across every face.
The Arsenal players had determined eyes, exuding a calm confidence.
Yan Yuan walked in the middle of the group, his calm face masking a surging fighting spirit.
On the other side, Mbappe pursed his lips, his eyes blazing, while Neymar wore a serious expression. They desperately wanted to solidify Paris's status as a powerhouse with this championship.
This year is the closest Paris Saint-Germain has come to winning the Champions League.
Mbappe desires this championship more than anyone else.
The match begins! Paris Saint-Germain kicks off first!
Paris Saint-Germain attempted to use Mbappe's speed to attack Arsenal's defense after the start of the match.
This is their most common method of attack.
In the 3rd minute, Neymar received the ball in the middle and made a diagonal pass to Mbappe who was making a run forward.
Mbappe dribbled the ball, attempting to use his superior speed to outpace Arsenal's right-back Achraf.
However, Ashraf's speed is equally astonishing.
He fought and retreated, always blocking Mbappe's inside cutting line. At the same time, center-back Upamecano quickly stepped up to help defend, and the two of them closed down the goal, cleanly and neatly intercepting the ball!
"Beautiful defense! Achraf and Upamecano! Mbappe, this supercar, was thwarted on his first attempt on Arsenal's right flank! These two are outstanding in terms of speed, strength, and defensive positioning!" Liu Jianhong exclaimed.
This successful defense set the tone for the game.
Paris's attack relies too heavily on the individual abilities of Mbappe and Neymar, while Arsenal has made a very targeted countermeasure.
Nagelsmann has thoroughly studied Mbappe and Neymar.
Rice was like a moving wall, constantly patrolling the area where Neymar was active, using his strong physique and precise positioning to make it difficult for the Brazilian magician to perform.
Saliba was responsible for filling in the gaps, and his calmness and decisiveness perfectly made up for the occasional openings left by Upamecano's tackles.
In contrast, Arsenal's attack was more cohesive and efficient.
The balance of the game was broken in the 28th minute.
Rodri intercepted Di Maria's pass in the backfield and quickly passed it to Yan Yuan, who had dropped back.
Yan Yuan received the ball in midfield and seemed to be turning around, but he used a graceful "Cruyff turn" to easily get rid of the pressing Gueye, and then sent a low long pass, accurately finding Saka who was making a high-speed forward run on the left.
"Yan Yuan! Beautiful breakaway! Long pass to Saka! Opportunity!" Liu Jianhong shouted.
Saka used his speed to get past Kehrer and caught up with the ball near the byline. Instead of crossing directly, he calmly observed the situation in the penalty area and then passed the ball back to the penalty spot.
At this moment, Arsenal's midfield maestro, Ødegaard, had already made a run into position from the back.
The Norwegian unleashed a powerful shot!
Paris goalkeeper Keylor Navas reacted with lightning speed, diving to his side to save the ball!
But the danger was not over.
The ball, which was saved, landed right on the edge of the six-yard box.
A ghostly red figure struck like lightning!
Yan Yuan didn't stop running after passing the ball, and just then he arrived on horseback.
Facing an almost open goal opportunity, Yan Yuan displayed his striker's composure, easily pushing the ball into the net with the instep of his right foot! 1-0!
"Goal!!!! Arsenal take the lead!!! Yan Yuan!!! A keen-nosed follow-up shot! Arsenal lead Paris Saint-Germain 1-0! This is his 9th goal in this Champions League! From getting past defenders to orchestrating attacks, and finally delivering the decisive blow, he is everywhere. He is the soul of this Arsenal team!" He Wei's voice was full of passion.
"This play showcased Yan Yuan's exceptional football intelligence and off-the-ball movement," Liu Jianhong analyzed. "After passing the ball, he didn't just stand there watching; instead, he decisively moved forward, arriving just in time for the rebound shot. This is the awareness a top-class forward should have, and it's something many club forwards lack!"
After conceding the goal, Paris Saint-Germain attempted a comeback, but their attack proved ineffective against Arsenal's tight and flexible defensive system.
Mbappe tried to break through time and time again, but he played very awkwardly against the constant marking from Hakimi and Upamecano.
Neymar, meanwhile, was caught in a physical battle with Rice and Rodri, struggling to find comfortable space to receive the ball.
At halftime, Arsenal went into the locker room with a one-goal lead.
In the second half, Paris Saint-Germain coach Tuchel substituted Draxler for the underperforming Sarabia in an attempt to strengthen the attack.
However, in the 53rd minute, Arsenal delivered a fatal blow to Paris, who were eager to equalize.
This attack originated from a corner kick.
Odegaard took a corner kick from the right, and the ball flew in an arc towards the penalty area.
At the near post, Aubameyang and Thiago Silva were entangled, interfering with Navas's judgment.
The ball flew towards the far post, where a tall figure overpowered Paris full-back Bakker, leaped high, and like a missile, smashed the ball into the goal!
Declan Rice!
"Corner kick... far post! Rice!!! Header! Goal!!! Declan Rice! Arsenal 2-0 up! Perfect corner kick tactic, Rice's header at the far post is unstoppable!" the commentator exclaimed.
"Tsk tsk, Paris's aerial defense, it's that problem again! Many of the goals they've conceded this season in the league and the Champions League have been from these high balls. There's nothing we can do, Thiago Silva is getting old, he's completely outmatched in duels. Rice's goal has basically secured the trophy for Arsenal!" Liu Jianhong said with absolute certainty.
With a two-goal lead, Arsenal played with more composure and confidence.
They controlled the pace of the game, using fluid passing to wear down the Paris players' stamina and willpower.
Yan Yuan orchestrated the midfield with effortless skill; every touch and every pass he made exuded a calm and composed confidence that allowed him to control the overall situation.
The Paris Saint-Germain players began to get impatient, and their actions gradually became more aggressive.
In the 71st minute, Arsenal completely sealed the victory.
Paris's corner kick was cleared by Upamecano's header, and Rodri got the second ball on the outside and immediately sent a long pass to Saka on the left wing.
Saka used his speed to create a one-on-one opportunity, dribbling the ball deep into the penalty area.
Facing Navas's attack, Saka did not try to score, but calmly passed the ball across to Yan Yuan, who was following up in the middle.
This was an excellent scoring opportunity.
But Yan Yuan made an astonishing choice.
Instead of shooting, he cleverly flicked the ball to his right side with the outside of his right foot.
This move completely deceived all the defenders and the goalkeeper!
There, right-back Achraf Hakimi has surged forward like a whirlwind!
Yan Yuan's incredibly selfless assist gave Ashraf a chance to face almost an empty goal!
Achraf Hakimi did not disappoint, easily slotting the ball into the net! 3-0!
"Yan Yuan!!! A selfless assist! Ashraf scores! 3-0! The game is over! The suspense is completely over! Yan Yuan could have scored himself, but he chose to help the team secure the victory in a more artistic and team-oriented way! This goal is the ultimate embodiment of team football, and a perfect interpretation of Yan Yuan's extraordinary football intelligence and personal character!" He Wei's voice was full of praise.
This goal completely shattered the Paris Saint-Germain players' mental defenses.
In the subsequent matches, although Paris continued to try, it was too late to turn the tide.
After a series of futile runs, Mbappe's face was filled with frustration.
Neymar attempted to create a miracle with his individual skills, but ultimately got lost in Arsenal's muscle jungle.
When the Italian referee blew the final whistle, the scoreboard at the Allianz Stadium showed...
The scoreline remains frozen at Arsenal 3-0 Paris Saint-Germain!
"Match over! The Champions League champions for this season have been decided! Arsenal from North London! The 2019-2020 UEFA Champions League title belongs to Arsenal! They displayed overwhelming dominance in this final, a 3-0 victory, an undisputed score! They deserve this trophy! Congratulations to Arsenal for becoming a sextuple champion team this season!! And an undefeated sextuple champion team!!!" He Wei's voice was excited and solemn.
In an instant, Arsenal's substitutes and coaching staff flooded onto the pitch like a tidal wave.
The red figures ran, embraced, and shouted wildly on the green grass.
Nagelsmann and his assistant embraced tightly, while veteran Aubameyang knelt down and roared, releasing his pent-up emotions.
Team captain Yan Yuan was surrounded by his teammates and tossed into the air. He was the undisputed hero of this victory!
After the celebration, Yan Yuan, on behalf of his team, accepted the coveted Champions League trophy from the UEFA president.
Together with vice-captain Martinez, he raised the trophy high above his head under the gaze of the world!
Brilliant fireworks lit up the night sky above the Allianz Stadium, while red ribbons drifted down from the sky, accompanied by the stirring melody of the Champions League theme song.
Arsenal have won their second Champions League title in club history!
This championship provides the perfect ending to Arsenal's fantastic season.
They have previously won the UEFA Super Cup, the English Community Shield, the English League Cup, the English FA Cup and the English Premier League!
With this Champions League title, Arsenal has achieved an unprecedented "six-trophy haul" in English football! This is a mythical achievement that is unlikely to be repeated!
In terms of individual honors, Yan Yuan continued to sweep the individual honors such as the Premier League Player of the Season and the Champions League Player of the Season with his phenomenal performance throughout the season, and once again won the European Golden Boot with a record of 123 goals.
It seems like next year's Golden Globe Awards will be a foregone conclusion again.
The fireworks at the Allianz Stadium gradually faded, but the red glory of Arsenal will forever be etched in the history of football.
This is a story about youth, courage, wisdom, and teamwork, a legendary chapter belonging to Arsenal, written by Yan Yuan and his teammates.
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