Chapter 411: If I try my best, can Barcelona withstand it? !
“Welcome to watch the focus of the third round of the Champions League group stage brought to you by Sky Sports.”
“Barcelona faces the challenge of Manchester United, the top team in the Premier League, at the Camp Nou at home”
“Judging from the starting lineup, both sides are playing their best.”
While tens of thousands of spectators in the Camp Nou stadium were singing, the players from both sides were singing in their respective fields. In the locker room, I listened to the head coach's final pre-game mobilization.
The atmosphere in the home team's locker room was very relaxed.
Even though Manchester United is in explosive form in the Premier League this season and has just won eight consecutive victories;
Even though Manchester United has world-class players such as Ibrahimovic, Rooney, Ling Feng, Kante, De Gea, etc. Star;
However, for the Barcelona players, this game is not challenging.
This Manchester United is completely different from the Manchester United that met them in the Champions League finals for two consecutive years.
Besides, they are Barcelona!
This is Camp Nou!
Therefore, there was no pressure on the Barcelona generals before the game.
Either chatting and laughing, or doing their own pre-game preparations.
Messi, as the core of Barcelona, just sat quietly in front of his locker, took his shin guards out of his bag, and then held them in front of his eyes for a closer look.
Adidas specially customized the shin pads for him, with photos of his family and his girlfriend’s children.
After a gentle touch, he kissed her deeply and then stuffed it into his socks.
It is worth mentioning that not far away, Neymar, Suarez, Rafinha and several South American players were already doing pre-match "warm-up" activities to music.
In other words, they are twisting and dancing a passionate samba dance.
Listening to songs and dancing before the game is also part of the locker room culture of the South American gang.
Barcelona coach Enrique then walked into the locker room. He didn't say anything special, nor did he need to give his disciples blood. He just said this sentence in a deep voice:
"Let's do it." Win this game at home!”
When coaching a giant like Barcelona, coaching superstars like Messi, Suarez, Neymar, and Iniesta, the key to tactical play is to keep them on the field. It feels comfortable to kick on!
As long as they play comfortably, everything will be solved!
Looking at the visiting team's locker room, it was a bit solemn.
Barcelona may be the strongest team they have faced in recent years!
Coupled with the overwhelming doubts from the media, they have some doubts about whether they can escape from the famous Camp Nou.
Feeling the emotions of his disciples, Mourinho raised his eyebrows and directly used his talent skill [Chicken Blood Technique]:
"Guys, raise your heads. ! ”
“We came all the way here not to hand over three points, but to win!”
"Like every game we play!"
"What about Barcelona? Will they not lose?"
"Even a team like Alaves can Why can't we beat Barcelona at home!"
"In my eyes, you are the better team!"
"So , go out and prove me right! ”
These remarks made some players who did not have much confidence in this game suddenly become determined in their expressions and eyes.
Yes!
Their head coach is the man who once defeated Cosmos Barcelona and celebrated wildly at Camp Nou!
Moreover, they also have world-class stars such as Ling Feng, Ibrahimovic, Rooney, and Kante, and they have the ability to compete with Barcelona!
As for Ibrahimovic, Ling Feng, Rooney, Kante and other top players who have seen big scenes, they are not attracted by Mourinho's wave of chicken blood
Because their spiritual attributes are already very outstanding.
Even if you face a powerful opponent, you will not be timid or flinch, but will feel excited.
In Ibrahimovic's view, although this Manchester United lineup cannot be called too luxurious.
However, it’s definitely not bad!
Even better than himself at Paris Saint-Germain.
At least in Paris, among his teammates, there is no super midfielder like Ling Feng;
And Ling Feng has already made up his mind to use Barcelona as his test stone.
He also wants to know, if he goes all out, can a super giant like Barcelona stop him? !
As the kick-off bell rang, the Manchester United players formed a circle as usual.
Then, as the team captain and locker room leader, Rooney started the pre-game mobilization:
"Guys, almost everyone outside thinks we will lose, but I think we are definitely capable of causing trouble for Barcelona at the Nou Camp!"
"As long as we work together, we can beat our opponents!" ”
With Rooney’s guidance, everyone roared in unison
“123 Manchester United!”
Subsequently, the players from both sides also left the locker room and came to the players. Queue in the channel.
"Leo!"
In the player tunnel, Ibrahimovic also took the initiative to shake hands with Messi, his former teammate.
Although after leaving Barcelona, Ibrahimovic often fired shots in front of the media.
But it was Guardiola who he aimed his gun at, not Barcelona.
He believes that Guagua behaves unfairly when treating him, and lacks the courage to communicate directly with him, making him a coward.
Regarding Barcelona and Messi, Ibrahimovic has no complaints.
In fact, Ibrahimovic once declared in public that Barcelona is the best team in history, and the Golden Globe Award should be renamed the "Messi Award".
Although Messi lost the center position and eventually left Barcelona, the true-hearted Ibrahimovic did not hate Messi, but admired Messi's achievements and talents in football.
When Ling Feng saw this scene, the corners of his mouth rose slightly.
However, he was not moved by the sympathy between the two cutest stars with the height difference, but was amused by Messi's new image.
"Boss Messi cosplayed with the gold miners?!"
After losing in the Copa America final, Messi unexpectedly dyed his hair silver gray.
Coupled with the big beard, it is completely different from the previous refreshing image.
The funniest thing is that the whole image looks like the gold miner from the famous casual game!
As early as July, the media had extensively reported on Messi's new image.
In the very superstitious world of football, players' sudden changes in appearance, especially their hairstyles, mostly have special meanings.
Either to sharpen one’s will, to pray for good luck, or to celebrate winning the championship.
Messi's major change from his past "good boy" image makes people wonder whether it was the setback of the national team's failure to win the finals for three consecutive years, which stimulated the Messi to announce his withdrawal in the Copa America finals. The first Argentine brother of the national team.
Perhaps this change of image has the same purpose as returning to the national team in August. Messi wants to convey a message to the outside world:
Who said I have accepted my fate? I want to start all over again!
In this Barcelona team, there are many stars that Ling Feng is familiar with.
However, due to the war of words with Pique before the game, Ling Feng even wanted to take the initiative to say hello to Messi and Suarez and complete his star stamp collecting task.
But after careful consideration, I still didn’t do it.
Moreover, Rooney had already discussed this issue with him privately before. "It's best not to chat with your opponents in the tunnel before the game!"
Many old-school British players don't like to greet and greet their opponents in the tunnel.
Even if the opponent has his former teammates or good friends in the team!
As for why this is done, the reason is simple:
In their view, the football game is a war.
The stadium is the battlefield, and the players on both sides are soldiers who are about to step onto the battlefield to fight each other.
Who shakes hands with the enemy and exchanges pleasantries before setting foot on the battlefield? !
Under the words and deeds of Roy Keane, Neville and other Red Devils captains, Rooney also formed this habit.
So, he planned to wait until he defeated his opponent in this game before looking for Messi, Su Ya and others.
Ling Feng knows very well how difficult it is to grab Messi’s jersey.
So he plans to exchange jerseys with Su Ya first.
Then he waited until the second round of the group stage and returned to Old Trafford before exchanging jerseys with Messi!
In this way, plus the fact that he has exchanged jerseys with Neymar at the World Cup in Brazil, he has collected the three jerseys of MSN!
However, he did not take the initiative. Instead, Neymar, the "social master", took the initiative to come over and say hello:
"Hey! Ling, long time no see!"
Facing the inner Mal stretched out his hand with a smile on his face, Ling Feng raised his eyebrows, and couldn't help but smile in his heart:
He is worthy of being the most affectionate person in Brazil who spends all day partying and socializing, and has connections all over the world!
"How are you, Neymar"
After the two shook hands, they exchanged brief greetings.
For Neymar, his first confrontation at the World Cup in Brazil two years ago left a deep impression on him.
At that time, among the mediocre Three Lions, the only one who could pose a threat to Brazil was the fledgling Ling Feng!
In the past two years, although the two sides have not directly competed.
However, whoever made the British media’s level of hype and momentum is recognized as awesome.
Even in Spain or Brazil, he frequently saw Ling Feng’s related videos.
Lingfeng’s strength and achievements have been recognized by Neymar.
Moreover, he felt an unprecedented sense of crisis in this person who was three years younger than him.
Thanks to the public relations campaign of Mendes and Nike, Ling Feng's call to enter the top five of the Golden Globe Awards is also very loud.
The top five in the last Ballon d'Or were Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Lewandowski and Suarez.
If Ling Feng reaches the top five of the Ballon d'Or, and Messi and Ronaldo will definitely not be squeezed out of the top three, it means that among the three of Neymar, Suarez and Lewandowski , one will definitely be squeezed out of the top five!
It is worth mentioning that in addition to Ling Feng, who has a high reputation, Griezmann, the core of Atletico Madrid and France this season, is also a strong candidate for this year's Golden Globe Award.
In this way, I, who is slightly inferior in terms of data this year, may become the unlucky guy who is squeezed out of the top five!
Who makes him the green leaf in the MSN group, the little brother standing behind Messi?
Thinking of this, Neymar felt a little helpless.
Even though he has performed phenomenally at Barcelona in the past two seasons and delivered a very explosive performance.
But whether it’s the front page cover or the Ballon d’Or, all the praise goes to Messi.
Then to Suarez, and finally to myself.
He also once asked himself, is he willing to be Barcelona's third boss, is he satisfied with the third place in the Ballon d'Or?
And his inner answer is:
No!
He wants to be the best in the world!
He wants to win the Golden Globe Award!
However, before Messi gets old, the 24-year-old has to wait.
Until Messi gave up the throne to him
However, while he was depressed, he enjoyed the feeling of competing with the world's top stars.
And Neymar has a good habit, that is, the competitive relationship on the field does not extend to off the field.
Both players signed by Nike, Neymar and Ling Feng have also appeared in commercials together.
Moreover, Ling Feng once attended Neymar's sister's birthday party with his girlfriend.
So, the two of them can be called friends.
However, in the eyes of the outside world, this game can be regarded as a head-to-head showdown between Ling Feng, Ibrahimovic and Messi, Suarez and Neymar for the Ballon d'Or!
If Ling Feng and Ibrahimovic lead Manchester United to win against Barcelona with MSN combination at Camp Nou, it will definitely be a big bonus!
Then the two of them occupy a favorable position in the competition for this year's Golden Globe Award rankings.
After all, the winning or losing relationship between the Golden Ball competitors is also one of the factors in the selection
. . .
“Let us welcome players from both sides!”
“Where are the cheers?!”
Soon, players from both sides lined up amid the introduction of the stadium DJ. Step onto the court.
Compared to the empty stadium yesterday, the Camp Nou today was already packed!
As the home team players were introduced on the big screen, the Camp Nou burst into cheers one after another.
Especially when Messi was introduced, cheers instantly filled the sky!
Looking around, the stands were a sea of red and blue. Ling Feng's eyes instantly became as sharp as an eagle, and his heart was filled with excitement.
He was not intimidated by the many supporters of his opponent, nor was he intimidated by the luxurious lineup of his opponent, but was excited and excited.
In his opinion, on a great stage with so many spectators, defeating La Liga giants Barcelona, defeating the best Messi in the world, and defeating MSN, the strongest trident in history, are the big things he should do as a fan!
Such a stage and such an opponent are worthy of his full strength!
Compared with the starting lineup against Liverpool in the previous round, Manchester United only made one position adjustment.
That is Rashford replacing Martial and becoming the starting left winger!
Obviously, Mourinho wants to use Rashford's speed to attack Mascherano, who is Barcelona's right back.
Brother Ma was born in 1984 and is already 32 years old. His physical fitness has inevitably declined significantly.
However, his rich defensive experience and awareness have made up for his physical disadvantages to a certain extent.
However, when facing the impact of a young player like Rashford, no matter how experienced he is, he will still suffer some hardships.
This is also what Mourinho hopes Rashford can do
Beep~~~
With the referee's whistle, Manchester United took the lead to kick off.
The second after Ibrahimovic passed the ball back to Ling Feng, the Barcelona players rushed forward immediately.
Obviously, Barcelona, playing at home, adopted the tactic of pressing forward, trying to force Manchester United to make mistakes in the backcourt through pressing in the frontcourt.
The ball was forced all the way to the backcourt by Barcelona players.
Center defender Smalling handed the ball to Luke Shaw on the left. The latter glanced at Messi, who did not apply much pressure, and then directly passed the ball from the backcourt!
And this well-timed long pass accurately found Ibrahimovic in front of Umtiti. Despite the interference from behind, Da Feng jumped up and grabbed the first landing spot.
I saw him flicking the header to the left and back, ferrying the ball into the space behind Barcelona's entire formation!
At first, the Barcelona players felt that the ball posed no threat at all.
Because, Ibrahimovic is Manchester United's top player.
He heads the ball forward, who can he head it to?
However, at this moment, Ling Feng, who was still next to Professor Loincloth, seized the opportunity and activated it quickly!
The next second, like a white lightning, he got rid of Busquets and then flew past Pique.
Piqué, who had just turned around, saw a figure suddenly appearing in front of him.
Behind that figure, there was a number "7" printed on it!
Ling Feng: That’s right, it’s me!
(End of this chapter)