We made you the King of Prisoners, and now you've become the King of Football?

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"Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit!!!"

"What kind of goal was that?!"

"That scorpion tail wag, is it Eevee or Giroud coming?"

"A hat trick! A hat trick at Anfield! Is this a true god descending to earth?"

"Waaaaah~~ Thank you, Brother Jiang, for letting my child have an education!"

On the field.

The Monaco players on the top floor all stood up.

Jiang Ming propped himself up on the grass and sat up.

He looked up at the away team's stands.

Hundreds of Monaco fans are waving red and white scarves wildly.

"ginger!"

"ginger!"

The shouts echoed throughout Anfield Stadium.

Both sides returned to the center circle.

Origi quickly positioned the football.

They were hoping the referee could add more stoppage time so they could launch another attack.

But the ball had just been kicked off.

Then, three long final whistles sounded.

Under the Anfield night sky, the scoreboard remained frozen at ————

3—3!

The cheers from the away team's stands erupted once again.

Liverpool fans began to leave the stadium.

The red-clad crowd slowly surged toward the exit passage.

But many fans still stopped and focused their attention on that young figure on the field.

Jiang Ming was in the away stands, listening to the Monaco fans cheering.

Liverpool fans watched the young Chinese player on the field.

Finally, he couldn't help but sigh.

The evening breeze blew in from the banks of the Mersey River, carrying a slight chill.

This thrilling first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals.

It ended in a way that no one could have predicted.

The post-match press conference room.

Klopp was the first to enter the field.

He lacked the passion he displayed on the sidelines during matches, but was much more composed at the press conference.

"This was a truly exciting match."

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"We controlled the tempo for most of the time and played the tactics we had laid out before the game."

"But in the final stages, we made a mistake in defending set pieces."

"The team failed to hold onto this victory, and the responsibility actually lies with me."

A reporter in the audience raised his hand and asked: "Mr. Jürgen, how would you evaluate Jiang's last-minute equalizer?"

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Klopp took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "I've seen many incredible goals."

"But who could have predicted that a scorpion kick would secure a last-minute equalizer in the final minute of stoppage time?"

"And that stunning free kick, a perfect dipping shot, the goalkeeper did his best."

"Jiang is an extremely talented young man."

"His technique, football intelligence, and mentality under pressure are far superior to those of his peers."

"We made specific defensive arrangements before the game."

"But you can never completely contain such a talented player."

"I really wish he were on our side—"

Then, another reporter asked about the prospects for the second leg of the match between the two teams.

Klopp sat up straight, his eyes sharpening.

"The three away goals have given them the upper hand."

"But the game isn't over yet."

"We will put on an even stronger performance in the second leg at the Stade Louis II."

After speaking, Klopp nodded to the audience, got up, and left the press conference hall.

After a while.

Yaldin walked briskly, a smile on his face.

"This is a victory for the whole team."

"With the team down by two goals at Anfield, nobody thought we could get away unscathed."

"But the players didn't give up; they fought until the very last second."

"That's the most touching thing about football."

A reporter raised his hand: "Mr. Jardim, what's your assessment of Jiang's hat trick this match?"

Did he save the team from dire straits?

Upon hearing this, Yaldin's smile deepened.

"He played a phenomenal game."

"A long-range shot before the end of the first half restored morale, a free kick in the final stages reignited hope, and a scorpion kick in the final moments secured a dramatic equalizer —"

"Every goal he scored came at the moment when the team needed him most."

"Jiang is the core of this team and a player who can create miracles at any time."

Like Klopp.

Jardim was also asked about his chances of advancing in the second leg.

"Three away goals are an advantage for us, but it doesn't guarantee a win."

"Liverpool's strength is beyond doubt, and Klopp's tactics are superb. The second leg will only be more difficult."

"However, we will return to the Stade Louis II with the resilience we have today."

"Give it your all to qualify!"

The applause of the audience was thunderous.

The flashes went off one after another.

The next day.

News about this match quickly became a trending topic.

Anfield hat-trick! Jiang Ming's scorpion kick seals a last-minute equalizer! Monaco 3-3 Liverpool!

"Juninho in his stead! Jiang Ming's dipping shot pierces Liverpool's defense!"

Ibrahimovic-esque wonder goal! A spectacular scorpion kick! The Chinese youth have created a miracle at Anfield!

Klopp admitted after the match: Jiang Ming has top-tier talent, and the team couldn't completely contain him!

Van Gaal and Woodward spotted at Anfield! Manchester United have secured Monaco's midfield prodigy in the summer transfer window!

With three away goals in hand, Monaco gains a crucial advantage in advancing to the semi-finals!

Jiang Ming becomes the first Asian player to score a hat-trick at Anfield! He breaks the Asian record!

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Japanese media's three-hour in-depth recap: From 3-1 to 3-3, what happened in the last ten minutes of Monaco's game?

"My stay-at-3 AM wasn't for nothing! I watched such a fantastic goal-fest!"

"These three goals are all outrageous: a spectacular slam, a knuckleball free kick, and a scorpion kick equalizer. Has Jiang Ming pulled out all the stops?"

"Being able to win a hat-trick at Anfield speaks volumes about its prestige, doesn't it?"

"Van Gaal and Woodward were both present at the match; is Manchester United really going to make a move in the summer transfer window?"

"Absolutely! Manchester United's playing style this season has been extremely constipated."

"What they need most is someone who can get the ball forward. Just look at Jiang Ming's footwork and football intelligence; he could be the midfield maestro if he went to Manchester United!"

With three away goals and the second leg back at the Stade Louis II, Monaco should be a shoo-in for the semi-finals.

"Not necessarily. Firmino might return for the second leg, so Klopp might have a clever trick up his sleeve."

The Monaco team did not linger in England and returned to France the following day.

The main problem is that the French Football Federation is not allowing Monaco to postpone its league matches.

Jardim has complained countless times: if it were Paris Saint-Germain, they would definitely have special privileges.

There's nothing I can do but complain.

The game must go on.

Back at the Latourby training center.

Monaco quickly turned their attention to the 33rd round of Ligue 1.

This time, they will travel to Lille to play away.

However, this time, the entire Monaco team lacked the tension they usually displayed in league matches.

At this stage of the season, they currently have a significant lead in the standings.

Monaco has also secured a place in the Champions League group stage for next season.

This is why fans have started discussing how far Monaco can go in the Europa League.

"With little pressure at the league level, Monaco can fully shift its focus to European competitions."

"With a solid lead, Jardim has the resources to rotate players in the league and go all out to win the Europa League."

"The last time Monaco reached the semi-finals of a European competition was twelve years ago, when Deschamps led Monaco to the Champions League final."

"Unfortunately, they ultimately fell to Mourinho's Porto."

"This time, Monaco might have a chance to rewrite history again —"

2016 4 Month 11 Day.

On the day of the match.

The Pierre-Mauroy Stadium was packed to capacity.

The Lille fans still made a huge impact.

But the Monaco fans who had traveled a long way seemed unusually relaxed.

The conversation inevitably turned to the second leg against Liverpool.

They completely disregarded the fact that their opponent in this match was Lille.

And Jardim is indeed as the fans say.

In the match against Lille, six players were rotated out.

Carvalho was left to command the defense.

Most of the midfielders were replaced with rotation players.

In attack, Mbappe will start, relying on his speed to break through the opponent's defense.

As for Jiang Ming...

He was placed on the bench by Jardim, kept as a backup option.

Everyone knew that Monaco's mind was already on the Stade Louis II a week later.

This league match is more like a warm-up and adjustment before the European competition.

After the start of the match.

Lille, playing at home, launched the first attack.

Their scores are not low now.

They also have a chance to advance towards Champions League qualification.

They ran into Monaco, who were rotating their squad.

Lille naturally want to get points at their home ground.

The two wingers were attacking fiercely, sending in wave after wave of crosses.

Monaco, on the other hand, played at a leisurely pace, with Carvalho leading the defense in a defensive retreat.

Those who need to be relieved should be relieved, and those who need to be positioned should be positioned.

Although the transitions between midfielders weren't exactly smooth.

But defending the goal shouldn't be a big problem.

In the first 45 minutes of the game, neither side created any significant chances.

The score remained 0-0.

After halftime.

The two sides switched sides for the second half.

Lille intensified his offensive.

Monaco's substitutes were starting to struggle.

Passing errors are starting to increase.

In the 60th minute of the match.

Jardim made a substitution.

Jiang Ming, Bernardo Silva, and Joachim Löw came on as substitutes.

The substitution had an immediate effect.

After their key players came on, Monaco immediately regained their composure.

The ball's trajectory has become much clearer.

The counterattack gradually began.

The 73th minute of the match.

Toulalan intercepted the ball in his own half and launched a long pass directly towards the attacking third.

Mbappe understood immediately and quickly moved forward.

In front of him was an open space.

The momentum of a single strike is about to take hold.

Lille's defender couldn't catch up in time and, in desperation, grabbed Mbappe's jersey.

He pulled Mbappe down directly, sending him crashing to the edge of Lille's penalty area.

"Beep—"

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The whistle blew.

Without the slightest hesitation, the referee pulled out a red card.

"Red card!" Sun Chen raised his voice.

"The last person pulling is committing a tactical foul."

"Mbappe is too fast! If there hadn't been a foul, that would have been a golden opportunity to score!"

"This is a DOGSO!"

"The defender was immediately ejected from the game!"

"Lille now has ten players fighting!"

A huge chorus of boos erupted from the home team's stands.

Lille's players surrounded the referee, arguing with him.

But the final ruling remained unchanged.

This argument even resulted in two Lille players receiving yellow cards.

Some groups of Chinese fans were overjoyed by this.

Jiang Ming walked to the free-throw line.

He looked down and adjusted the position of the football.

Everyone thought he would shoot directly.

After all, he had just scored a dipping shot at Anfield and was in excellent form.

Jiang Ming takes a running start.

Kick!

However, they did not shoot directly at the door.

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Instead, they passed the ball to the left side of the flank.

Mbappe made a forward run and got into position.

He met the ball and shot directly.

Lille's goalkeeper couldn't make the save.

The football slid into the goal, skimming along the grass.

"Goal!"

"Mbappe scores!"

"The assist came from substitute Jiang Ming!"

"1-0! Monaco takes the lead away from home!"

"That was a brilliant play."

"Everyone was watching Jiang Ming's shot, but he chose to pass the ball instead!"

"The ball was perfectly placed into the gap in Lille's defense!"

On the field.

Mbappe ran towards Jiang Ming with a silly grin.

The two high-fived in celebration.

Sidelines.

Yaldin nodded.

There wasn't much excitement on his face.

This result was within his expectations.

Trailing by one goal and playing with one less player.

Lille had completely lost the strength to fight back.

In the time that followed.

Monaco controlled the pace of the game throughout.

Slowly turn your feet over.

They gradually wore down the match time.

When the time was up, the referee blew the final whistle.

1—0.

Monaco secured a narrow victory away from home.

As Jiang Ming passed through the mixed zone, a reporter asked him about the current situation in Monaco.

Jiang Ming simply smiled and waved his hand.

"We will take all the matches equally seriously."

"But now, everyone is looking forward to next week's game."

"Liverpool is a very strong opponent."

"Even though we currently have the advantage of away goals, we still cannot let our guard down."

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"And Klopp is also an outstanding coach; his tactics caused us a lot of trouble in the last game."

"However, I believe that our head coach Jardim will also be able to come up with a corresponding solution."

"We will definitely give it our all to advance to the next round!"

The flashes were dazzling.

The reporters sighed inwardly.

The interviews with Huaxia Youth are still as meticulous as ever.