novelweb Chapter 339 Prepare 1 million pounds!
Chapter 339 Prepare 1 million pounds!
Barcelona only needed one more goal to comeback.
Although neither goal was scored by Messi, nor was he assisted.
But his performance today showed signs of playing like a football champion.
To ascend the throne and become a king, one must have a solid foundation of honor.
But the way one performs, the influence he brings, and the dominance he brings on the field are more important.
A World Cup champion will be born every four years.
But not every member of the World Cup winning team is qualified to become the world champion.
The ability Messi has shown now is unrivaled in terms of personal ability, and he can also drive the entire team with his personal ability.
Barcelona's entire army was in high spirits, while Leeds United launched a frenzied offensive against Barcelona's defense under the command of Shen Hao, who showed signs of rage.
They also have fire in their hearts.
The defense that was overwhelmed by Messi made them fall into overall passivity.
The impact of offense and defense waxes and wanes.
It would be better to go out and have a life-and-death fight with Barcelona.
Just after 65 minutes of the game, Xavi's through ball almost gave Eto'o a solo shot.
Toldo's timely attack cleared the ball.
The scene is dangerous.
Ronaldo and Robben once again formed a cooperative movement in the middle of the frontcourt.
This time Puyol intercepted Robben cleanly and stretched his legs accurately to destroy the ball.
As a result, Modric controlled the ball from behind. Before Yaya Toure could press in, Modric's diagonal pass gave Deisler a good chance to enter the penalty area.
Zambrotta rushed from the side and knocked Deisler to the ground.
The referee's whistle sounded and Zambrotta was given a yellow card.
Messi made a comeback 3 minutes later.
Attack from the right and choose to go down the bottom line and rush forward.
Van Bronckhorst lowered his center of gravity and concentrated on preparing to intercept.
As a result, Messi had almost no obvious shoulder-sinking movement. He swayed and changed his direction to pass through the fried balls and beat Van Bronckhorst!
Leeds United fans were stunned.
I thought they had seen the best technical football at Elland Road over the past few years.
Rivaldo, Rui Costa, Ronaldo, which one is not a top player in terms of technical skills at his feet?
But today, when I saw Messi controlling the ball, I realized what a simple and ultimate technical flow is.
There are not many moves, but they are exquisite and sharp.
It is obvious that more technical movements will only delay time and affect the body's explosive power.
Because it turns too frequently.
Messi, on the other hand, does not have those fancy moves. He combines ball control with changes of direction, and only one or two moves can maximize the effect. This way he does not waste time and can explode more accurately with every change of direction.
Messi entered the penalty area and saw Ze Roberto teaming up with Helguera to block his cross path.
After controlling the ball, he sent a precise back pass.
Deco came up and shot furiously from the penalty area!
This is a great opportunity.
For long-range shooters, it is not difficult to blast the ball into the goal.
At the critical moment, the football, which was flying towards the upper right corner of the goal like a cannonball, was touched by Toldo's left hand. The football changed slightly and hit the goal post with a bang and bounced outwards!
"Toldo! This save is a great achievement!"
"Phew! Scared me to death!"
"At critical moments, Toldo is absolutely trustworthy. Do you have a feeling that Messi is more like Barcelona's offensive organizer!"
"I only have one feeling now, that the game should end quickly, otherwise... we may still lose goals."
As the game passed 70 minutes, Barcelona had to sink their boats.
But just as they were preparing a desperate offensive, Leeds United's fast break swept the frontcourt!
Robben dribbled in from the right side of the frontcourt and quickly passed the ball back after forming a containment.
Modric followed up and stopped the ball under the attack of Deco and Xavi. He then turned around, dodged the press from Xavi and then passed the ball across.
Jamie Redknapp took the ball from the side and reached the front area of the penalty area before sending a through ball.
Gabriel Milito and Abidal turned around at the same time. Both were in the penalty area. At this time, they saw Belletti cutting in from outside the penalty area and into the right flank of the penalty area.
After receiving the response near the baseline, he vigorously passed the ball across the middle.
Valdez prepared to attack, but the ball was too fast!
Ronaldo was entangled by Puyol when outflanking him. Even though he made a flying tackle, the distance was not enough because he did not rush up.
Valdes was preparing to block Ronaldo's shovel shot, but unexpectedly the football flew between the two.
He immediately ran towards the far post.
But before he was in place, a figure in white rushed over, shot with a kick and dribbled the ball into Barcelona's goal!
The Leeds United fans looked at Deisler who entered the Barcelona goal, and they suddenly cheered crazily!
"Deisler scored from a double attack! This is a golden goal!"
"In terms of offense, how could we lose to Barcelona?"
"Leeds United 2:2 Barcelona, leading 4:2 on aggregate!"
"It's a little more stable now."
Shen Hao gritted his teeth and punched on the sidelines.
This goal is too critical.
Barcelona fans looked stunned.
It was as if hope was gone.
Rijkaard immediately mobilized his troops.
Time is tight and tasks are heavy.
The gap of one ball became two balls.
There may not be anything to pursue.
Henry and Gudjohnsen appear.
Replaced Iniesta and Yaya Toure respectively.
Shen Hao felt uneasy when he saw Barcelona's substitutions.
I really don't know how to live or die!
If you remove one defensive midfielder and form a 4-forward formation, does that make you very strong?
Barcelona quickly launched an offensive after the substitution, and Leeds United strengthened its defense to compress space.
As Leeds United retreated deeper than before.
Messi retreated in the face of an extremely dense defense. After passing the ball back, Abidal assisted from the left and hit the wall with Henry to make a cross.
Kompany made a header in the penalty area to clear the ball.
If Barcelona only adopts cross bombing, then Leeds United can relax and sit back and relax.
In three consecutive waves of offensives, Barcelona tried a cross, and Henry also made a sudden attack outside the penalty area. Gudjohnsen and Eto'o tried to grab points or look for opportunities in the penalty area, but all failed.
As the 80th minute approached, Leeds United completed the steal of Deco directly in the middle of the backcourt.
After stealing the ball, Modric ran to receive the ball and then dribbled forward.
Harvey fought and retreated alone, but knew that he could not stop Leeds United's offensive.
Modric sent a diagonal pass to the ground after Robben started to speed up.
Robben advanced quickly along the right and reached the edge of the penalty area unimpeded. At this time, Ronaldo made a diagonal pass behind Gabriel Milito.
Puyol and Gabriel Milito switched targets.
Robben stopped the ball in front of Puyol and then passed the ball diagonally to Ronaldo.
Puyol's center of gravity is deflected and he is ready to intercept at any time.
Robben suddenly hit the ball to the left.
Puyol immediately turned around and tackled the ball.
Seeing the football was destroyed outside the penalty area by Puyol's tackle.
Barcelona fans just breathed a sigh of relief.
The next second, Deisler followed up from the back row and completed the ball control.
He spiked the ball and headed towards the top of the penalty area. Puyol got up and quickly stepped forward to intercept.
Deisler took the lead and sent a through ball.
Ronaldo ran diagonally from the right side of the penalty area into the middle, took a step diagonally towards the ball and then drove Valdez towards the left goal post.
But in the next second, Ronaldo knocked the ball back with his heel.
When Valdes braked suddenly and turned back, Robben had already shot the ball!
The football rolled into the middle of the goal!
"The ball went in! Robben scored twice!"
"Although the goal had twists and turns, it finally went in."
"This is completely stable, Leeds United 3:2 Barcelona, leading 5:2 with a total score!"
Leeds United fans were stunned in celebration.
Not only can they advance to the Champions League finals for two consecutive years.
At the same time, it will continue its undefeated home game in the Tyrant Era!
Shen Hao turned around and gave high-fives to his colleagues on the coaching staff.
Rijkaard stood expressionless on the sidelines.
The handsome braid seemed to have heard the bell ringing for the end of get out of class.
The reporters in the press box felt sorry for Barcelona.
Messi's performance alone is not enough to defy the odds.
What Barcelona lacks is a stronger team system.
It can be said that in this regard, Rijkaard was completely defeated by the Leeds Tyrant in both formation and on-the-spot adjustments, as well as the accumulated team system construction adjustments.
All the Barcelona players really began to face despair.
They added offensive players, but made the defense even thinner.
The game isn't over yet.
Messi looked a little helpless.
When he attacked Leeds United's defense again, Leeds United, who replaced Davis and Seth Johnson, did not give him another chance to show off.
Facing a tighter defense, Messi can only choose to cooperate with his teammates.
After the ball was transferred to the left, Henry also chose to pass back after being blocked from cutting inside.
Barcelona is a bit out of reach.
If you insist on going your own way, the troops will suppress the situation.
Ronaldo, who remains at the front of Leeds United's formation, may get a God-given opportunity to attack Barcelona's defense alone.
Leeds United strengthened their defense and control of the scene.
Barcelona's counter-attack was just a gust of wind. Without grabbing the ball, they could only watch Leeds United control the field with their feet.
When the game entered stoppage time, Barcelona's offense became more routine, and failed to create a threat by rushing into the penalty area.
Barcelona fans were devastated in the stands.
Two consecutive seasons of defeat have left them desperate for change.
Everyone knew in their hearts that it was time to say goodbye to Rijkaard.
When the whistle sounded for the end of the game.
The Elland Road stadium erupted into earth-shattering cheers!
"Leeds United have advanced to the Champions League final for two consecutive years! The Whites are writing a glorious chapter of their era!"
"No matter who our final opponent is, the Whites will be fearless! As the defending champions, Leeds United definitely have the confidence to write history!"
"The last time a team defended the Champions League was AC Milan 18 years ago!"
"Today, Leeds United is fully capable of defending the Champions League and creating an era in white for us!"
The Barcelona generals left the field feeling disappointed and confused.
After Shen Hao hugged the coaches, he turned and walked to shake hands with Rijkaard after the game. Then he looked at Messi as he left the field, and he couldn't help but have some more thoughts in his mind.
When Rijkaard is about to leave Barcelona, will Barcelona start a new era, or will it temporarily enter a trough?
Or is it ushering in a period of chaos?
Nobody knows.
in this gap.
Maybe Leeds United could try to bring Messi from Barcelona to Elland Road!
After having this idea, Shen Hao couldn't help but become more determined.
Leeds United will conduct post-match interactions with fans at the stadium.
This is their last Champions League home game of the season.
Leeds United fans were immersed in the joy of promotion.
Shen Hao attended the post-match press conference and commented on the game simply and clearly.
"Messi's outstanding performance threatened us, but we won with a better overall team performance."
Regarding the Champions League final, Shen Hao did not make any predictions.
He doesn't care who his opponent is.
No matter who it is, it’s a fight.
Rijkaard appeared calm after the game.
Perhaps it is "when a person is about to die, his words are also good."
He complimented Leeds United's performance without commenting on Barcelona's performance.
Anyway, the fate has been decided, there is no need to embarrass the players.
As for media accountability, he can just accept it silently.
How can a head coach not get scolded?
Because no one can win every battle.
If a strong team cannot win, the head coach will definitely be "tortured" by public opinion.
"The Whites have advanced to the Champions League finals for two consecutive years. Is the Whites' dynasty coming?"
"Barcelona was once close to a comeback, but in the end they fell short. Leeds United staged a home-and-away double!"
"Rijkaard will definitely be dismissed at the end of the season. Who will be Barcelona's new coach in the future?"
...
The next day, after Leeds United resumed training, Shen Hao, Tang Jinyu and Chen Hao sat in a teahouse in Modern City drinking tea and playing mahjong.
Compared to playing poker, Bai Muxin obviously has a natural love for mahjong.
You get started quickly and become addicted once you get started.
"I have thought about the plan for the new stadium and it can be carried out, but the progress does not need to be too fast because I need money."
After Shen Hao finished speaking, Tang Jinyu was obviously stunned.
The "money" that can be compared with the cost of building a stadium, it is obvious that Shen Hao wants to do big things.
"Is it convenient to disclose?"
Shen Hao smiled casually.
"We are all on our own, so there is no inconvenience. I want to buy Messi."
Tang Jinyu nodded.
Although the rise in player prices over the years feels a bit exaggerated to him.
However, for a new generation star like Messi who is at the top of the pyramid, the transfer fee must be astronomical.
"Brother Hao, what is your budget?"
"One hundred million pounds."
Chen Hao's hands were shaking.
This is converted into soft girl coins.
Good guy, over a billion were done.
Tang Jinyu nodded and said nothing more.
Neither advised Shen Hao to calm down.
It doesn't matter whether Messi is worth [-] million pounds.
Leeds United can sell Ribery to Real Madrid for 8000 million euros.
Now it is reasonable to spend [-] million pounds to buy Messi.
Good players don't come cheap.
Leeds United’s current strength and status.
It is also impossible to just think about living by "picking up leaks" every day.
Stars with higher certainty will bring a more certain future to the club.
Even if it cannot break through the upper limit reached in the past.
But it will definitely have a higher lower limit than in the past.
Shen Hao drank tea, touched a card, and pushed the card.
Nonsense!
Bai Muxin suddenly puffed up her cheeks and said dissatisfied: "I just listened to the cards, why are you so stupid?"
Shen Hao smiled and said nothing.
If only Messi could be brought to Elland Road in the summer.
That's the real bullshit!