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Chapter 413 Goodbye Barcelona
Chapter 413 Goodbye Barcelona
Speed's face almost froze with laughter.
He didn't want to be so unscrupulously happy, but he couldn't help it.
Perhaps Heynckes, who finished the first round of the semi-final with Barcelona last year, is in the same mood as he is at this moment.
The only difference is that Heynckes can enter the final Champions League final after passing Barcelona, while Speed has just walked to the gate of the semi-final stage.
But in any case, it is a great achievement for every coach to be able to defeat Barcelona in halftime at Camp Nou!
When the half-time whistle sounded, Speed took the lead in standing up and applauding his disciples.
The Sheffield United players on the field also smiled, hugged and high-fived each other, telling each other how excited and joyful they were.
Ten days of active preparation for the battle and the hard training of throwing away distracting thoughts seemed so worthwhile at this moment.
The sweeter the impending big win, the more the Sheffield United players felt the importance of Speed's long-held calm and prudence.
Before the final whistle sounded, everything was variable, and the last step had not yet been reached. Li Mo didn't say anything, and the players of Sheffield United would not celebrate too much.
After a lot of laughing, everyone consciously rested and listened to Speed and the assistant coach explain the adjustments and changes in tactics in the second half.
Those who should drink water should drink water, and those who should eat something should eat something, neither too nervous nor too relaxed, everything is as usual.
It wasn't until the second half of the game was about to start that Li Mo's "unusual" boosted morale again!
"Think about last year, Bayern beat Barcelona 8-0 in two rounds! We don't say we must surpass Bayern's record, but we can't be worse than them? There are only five goals left, everyone work harder, and let's take it easy in the second round , After playing Barcelona, we can pray for Bayern! Last year's revenge, we will pay back face to face this year!"
As soon as Li Mo finished speaking, everyone in the locker room screamed strangely, and then kicked open the door of Barcelona's visiting team's locker room one after another, making the corners of Speed's eyes twitch.
At the beginning of the second half of the game, Barcelona took the lead in making formation adjustments.
The forward Messi finally returned to his accustomed right, Iniesta returned to the midfield, and Fabregas topped the center position.
It seems that Martino wants Messi to have more chances to hold the ball on the wing, and at the same time let Fabregas face Sheffield United's defense, and give Messi more space to attack.
In essence, he still plays without a front. Fabregas seems to play a center forward, but he does not have the fulcrum of a center forward and the ability to break the game.
Such an adjustment may increase Sheffield United's defensive pressure on the left and the rib area in the left half, but it is also expected by Sheffield United.
Barcelona's midfield is difficult to penetrate, and Messi's sudden forward was troubled by Medel.
If you want to open up the situation, you have to go to the wing where Sheffield United's defensive strength is relatively weak.
However, the players of Speed and Sheffield United are still not very worried.
In addition to Medel still marking Messi closely, they also have a "big gift" waiting for Messi on the wing.
"Oh, Sheffield United seems to have adjusted the positioning of the players! Drinkwater went to the left side of the midfield, Matic dragged back, and Neymar retreated to the right side of the midfield. Want to change formations and play an alternative four four two?"
Zhang Lu was a little surprised. I have never seen Sheffield United change like this before. Neymar played in midfield. Can this work?
The live broadcast camera focused on Speed in a timely manner, and the handsome old man looked calm and showed a calm smile.
Can Neymar play in midfield?
It really works.
This is not something that Speed makes a decision with a slap in the head, but a tactical record that the coaching team finally made after rehearsing many times in training and confirming that Neymar has this ability.
Neymar's position is recovered at the right midfielder at this moment, but it doesn't just change to a central midfielder.
His playing style is actually similar to Manchester City's David Xi now, that is, playing "side midfielder".
Compared with the central midfielder, Neymar has to bear less defensive pressure. His more tactical responsibilities are to advance with the ball and help Matic wash the ball to transfer the ball.
As for the defensive burden on him, it will be borne by Li Mo who retreats together at the moment.
Bale was on the left and Li Mo was on the right. The two ran to cover the defense zones on both sides of the center circle, and by the way, put pressure on the Barcelona organizers in the middle of the midfield.
The nimble Drinkwater and Medel continued to double-team Messi, and with Li Mo and Neymar's defensive interception on the right side of the midfield, Matic can also delay with peace of mind.
What is doing whatever you want?
Speed used this adjustment to directly tell Martino that with these super capable players who can adapt to multiple positions, he can do whatever he wants in tactical adjustments!
Although Li Mo has long since lost his desire to become "Little Maldini" and "Nesta II", his love for defense is still deep in his bones.
Changing to another center forward was assigned such a heavy defensive task by the coach, and he had already shown embarrassment, but he felt very happy.
The central defender can't play anymore, but occasionally kicking a "sweeping center" can also live a dry addiction.
At least this will lead Iniesta back to the center line again and again, and Li Mo feels very happy.
It is definitely unrealistic to completely stop Iniesta's organization and offensive launch.
But Li Mo has completed his defensive task, which hindered and interfered Barcelona's attack on the left, and Sanchez, who was behind Neymar, received much less ball transfer.
This is enough, after all, the main offensive and defensive battle between Sheffield United and Barcelona now depends on Barcelona's right.
With Messi there, it is destined that Barcelona's offensive starting point will basically be in the right midfield. The development of the offensive and defensive situation on this side is the key to the direction of the game.
Both Medel and Drinkwater made Messi really feel what it means to "difficult to move".
In the 7 minutes of the second half, Messi took the ball and walked to the sideline, and changed direction with two consecutive spikes, and finally succeeded in passing Medel again.
As a result, the first step of the inward cut encountered Drinkwater's personal interference.
When he wanted to use his own skills and sense of the ball to get rid of Drinkwater, the decisive "Kidney Dragon Claw Hand" by Drinkwater made Messi almost go crazy!
Medel fucked him like this, and now Drinkwater also likes to play dirty, and there is no end to it!
As soon as he got angry, Messi also played a small explosion, planning to explode a wave and stay away from these two dirty Bs as soon as possible.
But he went out with the ball, but he hadn't caught up with him. Matic, who was delayed, kicked the football back to the middle circle with a sliding tackle
It was a microcosm of the defensive treatment Messi received in the second half.
Medel is too good at running, Drinkwater is too smart, and Matic is an insurmountable barrier behind these two!
Messi is very tired from playing, even if he can still create some fragmented opportunities, but this kind of play consumes too much of him.
If Barcelona has a reliable fulcrum in front of the Sheffield United penalty area at this moment, then Messi can play a lot easier.
Because he no longer needs to drive the ball alone from the midfield all the way to the Sheffield United penalty area.
If there is a center forward who can give him the ball, he will have the opportunity to make forward or lateral runs directly inside and outside Sheffield United's penalty area.
In this position, his possession of the ball can also be the greatest threat.
Because you dribbled forward from midfield, you passed Medel and you had to face Sheffield United's midfielder.
But if you catch the ball and break through in front of the penalty area, passing one person may directly face Sheffield United's central defender or even the goalkeeper!
Sanchez and Cesc Fabregas are very good, but in Sheffield United's iron-walled defensive system, their shortcomings of insufficient confrontation have been magnified countless times.
I can't stand my position.
At the moment of receiving the ball, whether they are facing Sheffield United's defenders directly or with their backs, the two of them will be directly confronted by active defenders.
If you want to change to Eto'o or Villa, not to mention how much they can carry people, at least they can play the ball stably, and they are the fulcrum of the frontcourt.
But to get Cesc Fabregas and Sanchez to do the job is just plain hard.
Without a fulcrum, Messi can only keep trying to push the breakthrough.
Sanchez played very mediocre today. He was completely restrained by Trippier on the left. He couldn't start the situation and couldn't help Messi share the pressure.
Fabregas is even more of a base in the middle, a person who doesn't see any role.
Seeing him being bullied by Maguire and Stones taking turns pushing out of the penalty area, many Arsenal fans watching the game felt happy and angry.
The joy is naturally to see that he is not reused by Barcelona, and he is put on the top of the center position to do hard work, and he is still doing nothing.
The anger is of course because he didn't want the core position of Arsenal's midfielder at the beginning, and he was eager to return to Barcelona at his own expense.
What do you say you are drawing?
Right.
In Arsenal's peak season, the league's double-fifteen data, the only core in the midfield, and everyone else will help you.
In the rising period, I have to go back to Barcelona, and go back to help others, and I can't even get the position of TM as the main midfielder!
The factory fans became more and more angry, and felt a little sad for no reason.
Look, the genius core that has been cultivated so hard has become a panacea for others, and I have never considered coming back. This feeling is really
Grass is gone!
Li Mo will be watching Cesc Fabregas struggling in front of his own restricted area, and it is also embarrassing.
When he debuted at the end of 10, Cesc Fabregas was basically the only player in the Premier League. At that time, apart from Rooney, Fabregas had the highest reputation in the Premier League.
If Xiaofa didn't leave back then, Arsenal might really be able to break the wrist with Manchester United in the 11-12 season.
And if there is a league champion, what kind of height can Xiaofa, who stayed at Arsenal and gradually reached his peak, reach?
In Li Mo's memory, Xiaofa who joined Chelsea in the 14-15 season brought him countless surprises and regrets.
With 23 assists in a single season, the Premier League champions, the Blues are euphemistic, and returned to the ranks of the world's top midfielders after one season!
Such data and personal performance reminded the fans of Cesc Fabregas, who was almost omnipotent in the Premier League.
It is precisely this kind of performance that makes countless people feel sorry.
Fabregas, who has been wasted three years and returned to the Premier League, can still have such a strong performance. Then what kind of achievement is he now if he didn't go to Barcelona?
Li Mo has almost read all the glory and loneliness of Cesc Fabregas, and he has not found the answer to the questions in those forums back then.
Perhaps, only Cesc Fabregas knows what he lost back then.
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The change of Sheffield United has made the Barcelona players more and more anxious.
Messi can't start the situation, Sanchez is not in good shape, and Fabregas is lost in the "reinforced jungle" of Sheffield United.
The huge top two giants in La Liga can't find a player who can break the game now!
Seeing that the game time was running for 10 minutes, Martino called Pedro with an ugly face and asked him to warm up.
After 5 minutes, Barcelona made the first substitution adjustment of the audience, Pedro replaced Sanchez.
Then Iniesta also moved forward all the way, from the position of central midfielder to the position of shadow forward.
Barcelona set up a four-two-four formation. Although there is no serious center forward, the emergence of a four-forward formation also left them with a desperate move!
Either score a goal, or be beaten through the defense again, it's really a dead end!
The Barcelona fans cheered for the tragic cry, and after throwing all their eggs in the attack, Barcelona was once again hit by Sheffield United with a heartbreaking counterattack!
However, the Sheffield United counterattack that occurred in the No.609 minute of the game did not score.
Because after Li Mo handed the ball this time, Neymar, who was at the back point, kicked the plane happily, which shocked the old goalkeeper Pinto into a cold sweat, and made Speed squint and frown.
Neymar covered his face by himself, blushing with embarrassment.
His shooting is actually enough to watch, and the rubbing shots from special positions are even more threatening.
But compared with Li Mo Belvardy in the team, his shooting skills do have a lot of room for improvement.
Barcelona, which was almost scored the fourth goal, didn't bother to reflect on strengthening the backcourt defense. Instead, they pressed forward more resolutely.
As long as there is a goal and a goal is produced, Barcelona's defensive crisis will be alleviated.
This is not only related to their own morale, but also to the change of Sheffield United's mentality.
At this time, if you want to attack and want to defend at the same time, it will ruin the big thing. If you want to attack, just put aside distracting thoughts and attack to the end. They can't control so much!
After an indiscriminate bombardment, Barcelona also abandoned the redundant and invalid pass control, and fired repeatedly outside the Sheffield United penalty area.
Messi's in-cut shot is still very well-known. The smooth shot can be said to be a must in today's football. No. 704's shot from the center post also sounded the alarm for Sheffield United players.
Under the ruthlessness, the three defensive midfielders on Sheffield United also increased their efforts to sweep and intercept.
No. 709 minutes, Medel steals the ball and divides the side. Felipe Luis advances 20 meters with the ball and sends a long pass. Sheffield United made another quick counterattack.
Li Mo and Bell completed a tacit two-pass and one-cut cooperation, and in a familiar position, Bell crossed the ground close to the ground, Li Mo attracted the attention of Pique and Mascherano's defense, and then leaked the ball to the goal Later!
Neymar was so moved that he almost cried.
Even though his last shot was stinky, Li Mo still trusted him 100% and gave him another great kicking opportunity!
Suppressing the gratitude and excitement in his heart, Neymar did not stop the ball and shot directly this time.
After fully adjusting, seeing the old goalkeeper Pinto pounced out, Neymar made an arc with his left foot and shot into the far corner of the goal!
For the fourth time, there was no suspense in football and the audience flew into Barcelona's goal. Pinto beat the ground in pain, Pique shook his head with his hips on his hips, and the Barcelona fans couldn't take it anymore and started boos!
Li Mo doesn't know whether these home fans are booing them or Barcelona players, but it has nothing to do with them.
They just celebrated to their heart's content, patted Neymar's head in joy, and complained about asking him to go back and practice shooting more.
Medel threw himself on Li Mo's back and laughed. He was too tired from playing this game, and defending Messi made him run too hard, but it's really cool to beat Barcelona 4-0!
After a burst of laughter, Sheffield United looked to the sidelines, where their teammates were ready to come off the bench.
"Vertonghen and Vardy are coming! Speed chose to replace Neymar and Bale, who scored today's goals. It seems that Sheffield United is going to consolidate their defense and keep the fruits of victory!"
Zhan Jun smiled reassuringly, and Speed's adjustment was as reassuring as ever.
With five defenders, three defensive midfielders, and Li Mo and Vardy who are active in defense, Barcelona should have no appetite for a strong attack in the face of such a formation.
It is possible to pull both Pique and Busquets to the frontcourt as a high point, but compared with the defensive players on Sheffield United's side, it is not at all cheap to compete for the top.
A Maguire is not something Pique can bully. Busquets' body is also a delivery for Vertonghen and Matic.
Anyone can see this, but Barcelona really has nothing to do now.
Martino replaced Javier Mascherano with Bartra, the intention is obvious, that is, to make the only few high points in the team overwhelm and fight for the last glimmer of hope for Barcelona.
Sheffield United is ready to fight. Facing the long balls sent in from both wings of Barcelona, every ball must be contested!
After playing for a few minutes to see that he couldn't take advantage, Iniesta tried to tear up the defense line with Harvey on the outside again, sending his ribs straight.
But Medel and Drinkwater's protection of the rib defense was in place, and Barcelona's attempt again failed.
Messi tried to make a strong breakthrough in the first minute of stoppage time. After passing Felipe Luiz and Matic, he wanted to cut into the penalty area, but was blocked by Maguire!
It is still too difficult to pass three or four people in a congested small area. Messi is powerless, standing there and watching the long pass sent by Maguire again.
The rest of the Barcelona players were also desperate, and they were still chasing after them. But seeing Li Mo and Vardy rushing towards the Barcelona half, they all knew that the game was completely over!
Li Mo passed Harvey before the football landed.
After stopping and walking, after pulling away from Harvey, he saw the right time and sent a forward through ball.
Alba retracted from the flank, fell to the ground and tried to intercept and failed.
And Vardy, who passed by him, accepted this great gift with a smile without any politeness.
Facing Pinto head-on, Vardy calmly tricked the opponent with step adjustments, and then scored an empty goal!
5-0!
The tone of Zhan Jun and Zhang Lu's commentary was far less excited than before. It was purely numb after watching the goal.
No one could have predicted that this so-called Champions League quarter-final focus of this season would turn into a one-sided massacre.
Barcelona players seem unable to accept this reality.
They were confused and miserable, their heads bowed with their hands on their hips, demoralized.
After Puyol was unable to play, this Barcelona team seemed to have no backbone to boost morale.
Lost to Bayern last year, and this year to Sheffield United, two years and three tragedies, I don't know how I will lose in the next round.
At the moment, Puyol, who was sitting in the stadium box watching the game with an injury, also looked gloomy.
Perhaps Barcelona's old captain is already worried.
After he retires, who else in this group of players can support the important task of boosting morale in adversity and leading the team forward?
After Li Mo and Vardy celebrated, they took a last deep look at the large and silent stands at Camp Nou and shook their heads.
This Barcelona team is almost at the point of rebuilding, at least the front line has to be reorganized again.
Maybe next season, they are the kind of opponent Sheffield United needs.
But now.
"Goodbye, Barcelona."
(End of this chapter)
Speed's face almost froze with laughter.
He didn't want to be so unscrupulously happy, but he couldn't help it.
Perhaps Heynckes, who finished the first round of the semi-final with Barcelona last year, is in the same mood as he is at this moment.
The only difference is that Heynckes can enter the final Champions League final after passing Barcelona, while Speed has just walked to the gate of the semi-final stage.
But in any case, it is a great achievement for every coach to be able to defeat Barcelona in halftime at Camp Nou!
When the half-time whistle sounded, Speed took the lead in standing up and applauding his disciples.
The Sheffield United players on the field also smiled, hugged and high-fived each other, telling each other how excited and joyful they were.
Ten days of active preparation for the battle and the hard training of throwing away distracting thoughts seemed so worthwhile at this moment.
The sweeter the impending big win, the more the Sheffield United players felt the importance of Speed's long-held calm and prudence.
Before the final whistle sounded, everything was variable, and the last step had not yet been reached. Li Mo didn't say anything, and the players of Sheffield United would not celebrate too much.
After a lot of laughing, everyone consciously rested and listened to Speed and the assistant coach explain the adjustments and changes in tactics in the second half.
Those who should drink water should drink water, and those who should eat something should eat something, neither too nervous nor too relaxed, everything is as usual.
It wasn't until the second half of the game was about to start that Li Mo's "unusual" boosted morale again!
"Think about last year, Bayern beat Barcelona 8-0 in two rounds! We don't say we must surpass Bayern's record, but we can't be worse than them? There are only five goals left, everyone work harder, and let's take it easy in the second round , After playing Barcelona, we can pray for Bayern! Last year's revenge, we will pay back face to face this year!"
As soon as Li Mo finished speaking, everyone in the locker room screamed strangely, and then kicked open the door of Barcelona's visiting team's locker room one after another, making the corners of Speed's eyes twitch.
At the beginning of the second half of the game, Barcelona took the lead in making formation adjustments.
The forward Messi finally returned to his accustomed right, Iniesta returned to the midfield, and Fabregas topped the center position.
It seems that Martino wants Messi to have more chances to hold the ball on the wing, and at the same time let Fabregas face Sheffield United's defense, and give Messi more space to attack.
In essence, he still plays without a front. Fabregas seems to play a center forward, but he does not have the fulcrum of a center forward and the ability to break the game.
Such an adjustment may increase Sheffield United's defensive pressure on the left and the rib area in the left half, but it is also expected by Sheffield United.
Barcelona's midfield is difficult to penetrate, and Messi's sudden forward was troubled by Medel.
If you want to open up the situation, you have to go to the wing where Sheffield United's defensive strength is relatively weak.
However, the players of Speed and Sheffield United are still not very worried.
In addition to Medel still marking Messi closely, they also have a "big gift" waiting for Messi on the wing.
"Oh, Sheffield United seems to have adjusted the positioning of the players! Drinkwater went to the left side of the midfield, Matic dragged back, and Neymar retreated to the right side of the midfield. Want to change formations and play an alternative four four two?"
Zhang Lu was a little surprised. I have never seen Sheffield United change like this before. Neymar played in midfield. Can this work?
The live broadcast camera focused on Speed in a timely manner, and the handsome old man looked calm and showed a calm smile.
Can Neymar play in midfield?
It really works.
This is not something that Speed makes a decision with a slap in the head, but a tactical record that the coaching team finally made after rehearsing many times in training and confirming that Neymar has this ability.
Neymar's position is recovered at the right midfielder at this moment, but it doesn't just change to a central midfielder.
His playing style is actually similar to Manchester City's David Xi now, that is, playing "side midfielder".
Compared with the central midfielder, Neymar has to bear less defensive pressure. His more tactical responsibilities are to advance with the ball and help Matic wash the ball to transfer the ball.
As for the defensive burden on him, it will be borne by Li Mo who retreats together at the moment.
Bale was on the left and Li Mo was on the right. The two ran to cover the defense zones on both sides of the center circle, and by the way, put pressure on the Barcelona organizers in the middle of the midfield.
The nimble Drinkwater and Medel continued to double-team Messi, and with Li Mo and Neymar's defensive interception on the right side of the midfield, Matic can also delay with peace of mind.
What is doing whatever you want?
Speed used this adjustment to directly tell Martino that with these super capable players who can adapt to multiple positions, he can do whatever he wants in tactical adjustments!
Although Li Mo has long since lost his desire to become "Little Maldini" and "Nesta II", his love for defense is still deep in his bones.
Changing to another center forward was assigned such a heavy defensive task by the coach, and he had already shown embarrassment, but he felt very happy.
The central defender can't play anymore, but occasionally kicking a "sweeping center" can also live a dry addiction.
At least this will lead Iniesta back to the center line again and again, and Li Mo feels very happy.
It is definitely unrealistic to completely stop Iniesta's organization and offensive launch.
But Li Mo has completed his defensive task, which hindered and interfered Barcelona's attack on the left, and Sanchez, who was behind Neymar, received much less ball transfer.
This is enough, after all, the main offensive and defensive battle between Sheffield United and Barcelona now depends on Barcelona's right.
With Messi there, it is destined that Barcelona's offensive starting point will basically be in the right midfield. The development of the offensive and defensive situation on this side is the key to the direction of the game.
Both Medel and Drinkwater made Messi really feel what it means to "difficult to move".
In the 7 minutes of the second half, Messi took the ball and walked to the sideline, and changed direction with two consecutive spikes, and finally succeeded in passing Medel again.
As a result, the first step of the inward cut encountered Drinkwater's personal interference.
When he wanted to use his own skills and sense of the ball to get rid of Drinkwater, the decisive "Kidney Dragon Claw Hand" by Drinkwater made Messi almost go crazy!
Medel fucked him like this, and now Drinkwater also likes to play dirty, and there is no end to it!
As soon as he got angry, Messi also played a small explosion, planning to explode a wave and stay away from these two dirty Bs as soon as possible.
But he went out with the ball, but he hadn't caught up with him. Matic, who was delayed, kicked the football back to the middle circle with a sliding tackle
It was a microcosm of the defensive treatment Messi received in the second half.
Medel is too good at running, Drinkwater is too smart, and Matic is an insurmountable barrier behind these two!
Messi is very tired from playing, even if he can still create some fragmented opportunities, but this kind of play consumes too much of him.
If Barcelona has a reliable fulcrum in front of the Sheffield United penalty area at this moment, then Messi can play a lot easier.
Because he no longer needs to drive the ball alone from the midfield all the way to the Sheffield United penalty area.
If there is a center forward who can give him the ball, he will have the opportunity to make forward or lateral runs directly inside and outside Sheffield United's penalty area.
In this position, his possession of the ball can also be the greatest threat.
Because you dribbled forward from midfield, you passed Medel and you had to face Sheffield United's midfielder.
But if you catch the ball and break through in front of the penalty area, passing one person may directly face Sheffield United's central defender or even the goalkeeper!
Sanchez and Cesc Fabregas are very good, but in Sheffield United's iron-walled defensive system, their shortcomings of insufficient confrontation have been magnified countless times.
I can't stand my position.
At the moment of receiving the ball, whether they are facing Sheffield United's defenders directly or with their backs, the two of them will be directly confronted by active defenders.
If you want to change to Eto'o or Villa, not to mention how much they can carry people, at least they can play the ball stably, and they are the fulcrum of the frontcourt.
But to get Cesc Fabregas and Sanchez to do the job is just plain hard.
Without a fulcrum, Messi can only keep trying to push the breakthrough.
Sanchez played very mediocre today. He was completely restrained by Trippier on the left. He couldn't start the situation and couldn't help Messi share the pressure.
Fabregas is even more of a base in the middle, a person who doesn't see any role.
Seeing him being bullied by Maguire and Stones taking turns pushing out of the penalty area, many Arsenal fans watching the game felt happy and angry.
The joy is naturally to see that he is not reused by Barcelona, and he is put on the top of the center position to do hard work, and he is still doing nothing.
The anger is of course because he didn't want the core position of Arsenal's midfielder at the beginning, and he was eager to return to Barcelona at his own expense.
What do you say you are drawing?
Right.
In Arsenal's peak season, the league's double-fifteen data, the only core in the midfield, and everyone else will help you.
In the rising period, I have to go back to Barcelona, and go back to help others, and I can't even get the position of TM as the main midfielder!
The factory fans became more and more angry, and felt a little sad for no reason.
Look, the genius core that has been cultivated so hard has become a panacea for others, and I have never considered coming back. This feeling is really
Grass is gone!
Li Mo will be watching Cesc Fabregas struggling in front of his own restricted area, and it is also embarrassing.
When he debuted at the end of 10, Cesc Fabregas was basically the only player in the Premier League. At that time, apart from Rooney, Fabregas had the highest reputation in the Premier League.
If Xiaofa didn't leave back then, Arsenal might really be able to break the wrist with Manchester United in the 11-12 season.
And if there is a league champion, what kind of height can Xiaofa, who stayed at Arsenal and gradually reached his peak, reach?
In Li Mo's memory, Xiaofa who joined Chelsea in the 14-15 season brought him countless surprises and regrets.
With 23 assists in a single season, the Premier League champions, the Blues are euphemistic, and returned to the ranks of the world's top midfielders after one season!
Such data and personal performance reminded the fans of Cesc Fabregas, who was almost omnipotent in the Premier League.
It is precisely this kind of performance that makes countless people feel sorry.
Fabregas, who has been wasted three years and returned to the Premier League, can still have such a strong performance. Then what kind of achievement is he now if he didn't go to Barcelona?
Li Mo has almost read all the glory and loneliness of Cesc Fabregas, and he has not found the answer to the questions in those forums back then.
Perhaps, only Cesc Fabregas knows what he lost back then.
※※※
The change of Sheffield United has made the Barcelona players more and more anxious.
Messi can't start the situation, Sanchez is not in good shape, and Fabregas is lost in the "reinforced jungle" of Sheffield United.
The huge top two giants in La Liga can't find a player who can break the game now!
Seeing that the game time was running for 10 minutes, Martino called Pedro with an ugly face and asked him to warm up.
After 5 minutes, Barcelona made the first substitution adjustment of the audience, Pedro replaced Sanchez.
Then Iniesta also moved forward all the way, from the position of central midfielder to the position of shadow forward.
Barcelona set up a four-two-four formation. Although there is no serious center forward, the emergence of a four-forward formation also left them with a desperate move!
Either score a goal, or be beaten through the defense again, it's really a dead end!
The Barcelona fans cheered for the tragic cry, and after throwing all their eggs in the attack, Barcelona was once again hit by Sheffield United with a heartbreaking counterattack!
However, the Sheffield United counterattack that occurred in the No.609 minute of the game did not score.
Because after Li Mo handed the ball this time, Neymar, who was at the back point, kicked the plane happily, which shocked the old goalkeeper Pinto into a cold sweat, and made Speed squint and frown.
Neymar covered his face by himself, blushing with embarrassment.
His shooting is actually enough to watch, and the rubbing shots from special positions are even more threatening.
But compared with Li Mo Belvardy in the team, his shooting skills do have a lot of room for improvement.
Barcelona, which was almost scored the fourth goal, didn't bother to reflect on strengthening the backcourt defense. Instead, they pressed forward more resolutely.
As long as there is a goal and a goal is produced, Barcelona's defensive crisis will be alleviated.
This is not only related to their own morale, but also to the change of Sheffield United's mentality.
At this time, if you want to attack and want to defend at the same time, it will ruin the big thing. If you want to attack, just put aside distracting thoughts and attack to the end. They can't control so much!
After an indiscriminate bombardment, Barcelona also abandoned the redundant and invalid pass control, and fired repeatedly outside the Sheffield United penalty area.
Messi's in-cut shot is still very well-known. The smooth shot can be said to be a must in today's football. No. 704's shot from the center post also sounded the alarm for Sheffield United players.
Under the ruthlessness, the three defensive midfielders on Sheffield United also increased their efforts to sweep and intercept.
No. 709 minutes, Medel steals the ball and divides the side. Felipe Luis advances 20 meters with the ball and sends a long pass. Sheffield United made another quick counterattack.
Li Mo and Bell completed a tacit two-pass and one-cut cooperation, and in a familiar position, Bell crossed the ground close to the ground, Li Mo attracted the attention of Pique and Mascherano's defense, and then leaked the ball to the goal Later!
Neymar was so moved that he almost cried.
Even though his last shot was stinky, Li Mo still trusted him 100% and gave him another great kicking opportunity!
Suppressing the gratitude and excitement in his heart, Neymar did not stop the ball and shot directly this time.
After fully adjusting, seeing the old goalkeeper Pinto pounced out, Neymar made an arc with his left foot and shot into the far corner of the goal!
For the fourth time, there was no suspense in football and the audience flew into Barcelona's goal. Pinto beat the ground in pain, Pique shook his head with his hips on his hips, and the Barcelona fans couldn't take it anymore and started boos!
Li Mo doesn't know whether these home fans are booing them or Barcelona players, but it has nothing to do with them.
They just celebrated to their heart's content, patted Neymar's head in joy, and complained about asking him to go back and practice shooting more.
Medel threw himself on Li Mo's back and laughed. He was too tired from playing this game, and defending Messi made him run too hard, but it's really cool to beat Barcelona 4-0!
After a burst of laughter, Sheffield United looked to the sidelines, where their teammates were ready to come off the bench.
"Vertonghen and Vardy are coming! Speed chose to replace Neymar and Bale, who scored today's goals. It seems that Sheffield United is going to consolidate their defense and keep the fruits of victory!"
Zhan Jun smiled reassuringly, and Speed's adjustment was as reassuring as ever.
With five defenders, three defensive midfielders, and Li Mo and Vardy who are active in defense, Barcelona should have no appetite for a strong attack in the face of such a formation.
It is possible to pull both Pique and Busquets to the frontcourt as a high point, but compared with the defensive players on Sheffield United's side, it is not at all cheap to compete for the top.
A Maguire is not something Pique can bully. Busquets' body is also a delivery for Vertonghen and Matic.
Anyone can see this, but Barcelona really has nothing to do now.
Martino replaced Javier Mascherano with Bartra, the intention is obvious, that is, to make the only few high points in the team overwhelm and fight for the last glimmer of hope for Barcelona.
Sheffield United is ready to fight. Facing the long balls sent in from both wings of Barcelona, every ball must be contested!
After playing for a few minutes to see that he couldn't take advantage, Iniesta tried to tear up the defense line with Harvey on the outside again, sending his ribs straight.
But Medel and Drinkwater's protection of the rib defense was in place, and Barcelona's attempt again failed.
Messi tried to make a strong breakthrough in the first minute of stoppage time. After passing Felipe Luiz and Matic, he wanted to cut into the penalty area, but was blocked by Maguire!
It is still too difficult to pass three or four people in a congested small area. Messi is powerless, standing there and watching the long pass sent by Maguire again.
The rest of the Barcelona players were also desperate, and they were still chasing after them. But seeing Li Mo and Vardy rushing towards the Barcelona half, they all knew that the game was completely over!
Li Mo passed Harvey before the football landed.
After stopping and walking, after pulling away from Harvey, he saw the right time and sent a forward through ball.
Alba retracted from the flank, fell to the ground and tried to intercept and failed.
And Vardy, who passed by him, accepted this great gift with a smile without any politeness.
Facing Pinto head-on, Vardy calmly tricked the opponent with step adjustments, and then scored an empty goal!
5-0!
The tone of Zhan Jun and Zhang Lu's commentary was far less excited than before. It was purely numb after watching the goal.
No one could have predicted that this so-called Champions League quarter-final focus of this season would turn into a one-sided massacre.
Barcelona players seem unable to accept this reality.
They were confused and miserable, their heads bowed with their hands on their hips, demoralized.
After Puyol was unable to play, this Barcelona team seemed to have no backbone to boost morale.
Lost to Bayern last year, and this year to Sheffield United, two years and three tragedies, I don't know how I will lose in the next round.
At the moment, Puyol, who was sitting in the stadium box watching the game with an injury, also looked gloomy.
Perhaps Barcelona's old captain is already worried.
After he retires, who else in this group of players can support the important task of boosting morale in adversity and leading the team forward?
After Li Mo and Vardy celebrated, they took a last deep look at the large and silent stands at Camp Nou and shook their heads.
This Barcelona team is almost at the point of rebuilding, at least the front line has to be reorganized again.
Maybe next season, they are the kind of opponent Sheffield United needs.
But now.
"Goodbye, Barcelona."
(End of this chapter)
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