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

February in Qatar is scorching hot, but the dry air has a unique charm compared to the damp chill of London.

The pleasant temperature here is one of the reasons it was chosen as a venue for the Club World Cup.

Arsenal have embarked on their first-ever Club World Cup journey to the Middle East.

Education City Stadium is a newly built stadium in Qatar, constructed in preparation for the 2022 World Cup, and reportedly involved a significant investment of money.

The stadium's modern exterior gleamed in the sunlight, awaiting the coronation of a new king.

For the newly crowned Champions League champions, this is the perfect stage to fill the last gap in their trophy cabinet and prove that they are truly deserving of the title of "World Champions".

The whole team was filled with a sense of determination to win. Despite the challenges of the long journey and climate differences, everyone's eyes shone with a desire for the championship.

Arsenal have qualified directly for the semi-finals.

Their semi-final opponent is Athletico Cairo, the winner of the African Champions League from Egypt.

This team boasts a glorious history and a passionate fan base, making it a behemoth in African football.

However, when facing Arsenal, the European champions who were several levels ahead in terms of technique, tactics, physique, and rhythm, the gap in strength was evident from the very first minute of the match.

Nagelsmann fielded his strongest lineup.

From the start of the match, Arsenal took the initiative, completely pinning Nacional in their own half and creating a half-court attack and defense drill.

The Nacional players from Cairo were undeniably hardworking and aggressive in their pressing, but under Arsenal's fluid passing and suffocating high pressing, they struggled to effectively get the ball across midfield.

The ball rolled around in Nacional's half for most of the time, making Martinez the most relaxed person on the field.

In the 18th minute, the first goal came from a classic connection between Yan Yuan and Ødegaard.

After drawing two defenders on the right wing, Yan Yuan delivered a signature "no-look pass" to the edge of the penalty area. Odegaard understood perfectly, surged forward at high speed, and shot directly into the bottom right corner of the goal without stopping the ball!

1-0!

Arsenal's attack was fluid and effortless.

Then, in the 33rd minute, Saka broke through on the left and delivered a precise cross. Aubameyang showed his top striker's positioning awareness, getting ahead of the opposing center-back and sending the ball into the net with a light tap-in.

2-0!

After scoring, Aubameyang performed his signature somersault celebration, igniting the small number of Arsenal fans who had come with the team.

In the 41st minute, Yan Yuan received the ball in the right-center position. Facing the defense of the Cairo Nacional defensive midfielder, he first made a light cut and then unleashed a powerful shot from about 25 meters away from the goal!

The ball flew like a cannonball, heading straight for the top left corner of the goal. Despite the opposing goalkeeper's best efforts, he was powerless to stop it!

World wave!

3-0! Yan Yuan has scored his first goal in the Club World Cup.

Throughout the first half, Arsenal had over 75% possession and an astonishing 12 shots on goal, while Nacional had virtually no decent attacks.

The gap in strength is comprehensive.

No position in the Cairo Nationals can compare to Arsenal.

In the second half, with a large lead, Arsenal played more steadily, controlled the pace of the game, and stopped pursuing a frantic attack.

In an effort to save face, Nacional began to play more aggressively, resorting to tactical fouls to try and stop Arsenal's attacking onslaught.

During a late run into the box, Rice unleashed a powerful long-range shot that slammed into the crossbar and bounced out, giving the opposing goalkeeper a scare.

Nagelsmann substituted in several reserve players, allowing the starters to rest.

In the 78th minute, Brazilian youngster Gabriel Martinelli, who had just come on as a substitute, scored a goal!

After drawing the defense on the right flank, Yan Yuan delivered a precise diagonal pass. Martinelli cleverly broke the offside trap and calmly slotted the ball into the far corner past the onrushing goalkeeper!

4-0!

The young center forward scored his first goal on the world stage and excitedly embraced captain Yan Yuan, who had provided the assist.

The final score was 4-0.

Arsenal advanced to the final with ease.

This victory was more like a high-quality training match, showcasing the insurmountable gap between top European clubs and champions from other continents.

The semi-final went quite smoothly, with almost no difficulty, and it felt much easier than playing a League Cup match.

The opponent in the final will be determined in another semi-final match, against Tigres Nuevo León from Mexico.

They are the champions of North and Central America and the Caribbean.

Compared to Nacional, the new Leon Tigers are physically stronger and more disciplined, but they are also well aware that to upset the invincible Arsenal, they would need a miracle, and perhaps some unconventional methods.

For example, it involves physical contact.

This is also one of the characteristics of the Mexican league.

Central American football is played with great passion and intensity.

The atmosphere in the final was even more tense and exciting.

However, the turning point of the game arrived early in an unexpected way.

Less than 20 minutes into the first half, Yan Yuan received the ball in midfield, preparing to launch an attack.

A midfielder from the New Leon Tigers, perhaps due to tactical arrangements, or perhaps out of embarrassment after being easily bypassed by Yan Yuan, was in a fit of anger.

A reckless and even malicious flying tackle was launched from the side and rear, aimed directly at Yan Yuan's supporting foot!

This is a dangerous move that could cause serious injury!

However, Yan Yuan seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. Just as the opponent's studs were about to hit him, he made an extremely light touch to change direction and jumped up at the same time, perfectly avoiding this malicious foul!

On the contrary, the player who committed the foul lost his balance due to excessive force and completely missing the target, fell heavily to the ground, and twisted his ankle.

His face contorted in pain, making it impossible for him to continue the match.

The referee rushed over without hesitation and showed a red card to the player who committed the malicious foul!

Tigres New Leon had to play with 10 men against Arsenal for the remaining 70 minutes.

Arsenal were already incredibly strong, but this time their attempt to steal a win backfired, completely disrupting their plans.

This is completely making things difficult for yourself.

With an extra player, Arsenal are in a much more comfortable position.

The overwhelming advantage in strength, coupled with the numerical advantage, made the outcome of the match completely predictable.

In the 28th minute, Arsenal won a free kick on the right side of the attacking third.

Yan Yuan stepped up in front of the ball without hesitation. He took a run-up, kicked the ball, and it drew a perfect arc, bypassing the wall of players, plummeting at its highest point, and nestling into the corner of the goal!

That was a textbook free-kick goal!

1-0!

In the 35th minute, Saka scored the goal.

Arsenal's attacking play flowed smoothly, with Yan Yuan delivering a through ball to Saka, who broke into the left side of the penalty area. Facing the onrushing goalkeeper, he didn't opt ​​for a powerful shot, but instead used an extremely delicate chip shot, sending the ball over the goalkeeper's head and into the empty net!

2-0!

This imaginative goal showcased Saka's flair.

In the 55th minute, it was Yan Yuan's time to shine again. He received a cross from Rodri 30 meters from the goal, with no defenders immediately closing him down.

Yan Yuan made a slight adjustment, and before the ball hit the ground, he swung his right foot and unleashed a stunning volley!

The ball hurtled towards the goal like a cannonball, fast, powerful, and at a difficult angle, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance! A world-class goal!

3-0! This goal completely ignited the stadium.

In the 68th minute, Rodri received a pass back from Odegaard on the edge of the penalty area, unleashed a powerful shot, and the ball pierced through the defenders and nestled into the net.

4-0!

The final goal came in the 86th minute, when Saka completed his brace.

After cutting inside from the left wing, he played a one-two with Odegaard, broke into the penalty area, and calmly slotted the ball into the near corner.

5-0!

In the end, Arsenal defeated the ten-man Leon Tigers with a resounding 5-0 victory.

For the first time in history, they have been crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions!

The moment the referee blew the final whistle, Arsenal's substitutes and coaching staff rushed onto the field to hug and celebrate with the players!

Red and white smoke, prepared in advance, rose into the Education City Stadium. Although there weren't many fans present today, their joy was palpable.

At the awards ceremony, captain Yan Yuan and vice-captain Martinez jointly raised the trophy that symbolizes the club's highest honor in the world!

Golden ribbons rained down from the sky, and the players, wearing commemorative T-shirts printed with "World Champions," beamed with immense pride and joy.

This group photo of the entire Arsenal team surrounding the Club World Cup trophy after their victory quickly made the front page of major media outlets in England and even Europe.

The Times headline: "Kings of the World! Arsenal crowned themselves with a perfect victory, a well-deserved crush, the Premier League shines across the globe!"

Daily Mail headline: "Arsenal dominate the football world! Yan Yuan's brace in the Club World Cup final leads to a 5-0 thrashing!"

L'Équipe's headline: "The power of European football! Arsenal win the Club World Cup without a doubt, Yan is a great team leader."

Compared to media outlets in other leagues, the English media were filled with pride, praising Arsenal as representing the highest level of English football.

Besides the media, the internet was also abuzz with congratulations from fans and legends.

The fans' comments were varied and diverse.

"Our team is the world champion today!!! Yan Shen is awesome! Arsenal is awesome!!"

"When I saw the opponent commit a malicious foul and then get injured and have to leave the field, I knew the game was over. The gap between the two teams was already huge, and they still had to use other methods. Now they've made a mess of things."

"Saka's chip shot was so brilliant! The newcomer Martinelli also scored! Nasser's eye for talent is impeccable. Martinelli can definitely take over Aubameyang's job."

"From being ridiculed as a team without a title to becoming a six-time champion and world champion, how long has it been for Arsenal? Ten years of Arsenal fans are moved to tears."

"Yan Shen: It doesn't matter if the Ballon d'Or isn't awarded, anyway, all the championships are mine."

Arsenal legends Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp also sent their congratulations via video, praising the team for making history.

After the match, Yan Yuan also posted a photo on his personal social media: in the photo, he is alone, smiling as he kisses the Club World Cup trophy, with a simple yet powerful caption:

It feels amazing to be a world champion. Thank you to my teammates, the coaching staff, and all the supporters. Glory belongs to Arsenal, and our journey continues... #WorldChampions #Arsenal

This post instantly garnered millions of likes and well wishes.

This Club World Cup title brought a perfect end to Arsenal's fantastic season.

Their impeccable performance proved that they are the undisputed champions of this era.

Yan Yuan's dominant performance in the finals once again declared to the world that he is the most dazzling core of this champion team.

The throne of the football world now belongs to the red of North London.

(The next chapter is currently under review and may be released later.)