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Chapter 290 Opponent Chelsea (53100)

Unlike the draw for the top 16, the draw for the top 8 of the Champions League no longer avoids teams from the same country, which means that teams from the same league may also be drawn together.

And because there are four teams in the Premier League in the quarter-finals, there is a high possibility of a Premier League civil war.

Villarreal and Porto, which are obviously weak in strength, have become coveted gift packages for everyone.

And the fact is like this.

Unfortunately, Manchester City drew Chelsea, who had just beaten them in the league.

Barcelona in La Liga drew Bayern Munich. This is a strong dialogue between two strong teams.

The winners of these two games will join the semi-finals and compete for a ticket to the final.

Another ticket to the final.

is the winner between Villarreal and Arsenal,
and the winner between Manchester United and Porto,
Generated in two games.

The two quarter-finals between Manchester City and Chelsea will be played on April 4 and April 9.Manchester City is the host first, and the schedule is slightly unfavorable.

And just lost to Chelsea, Manchester City also has a psychological disadvantage.

Hiddink said frankly: "The two clubs have just played in the league, so they know each other very well. But since the second round of the two sides is held at Stamford Bridge, we should have an advantage! I think the players also want to be at home. In front of them, they showed their charm! So for the fans, I want them to enjoy the joy of the team's promotion at home."

Instead of taunting and provocation, he just turned his attention to the fans.

On the other side, Duncan was also interviewed.

"The schedule of home first and then away is very unfavorable?" Duncan shook his head: "We never worry about this. No matter which game, my players will try their best to compete for victory instead of counting away goals with an abacus. As long as Win the game and we'll advance!"

"The team lost to Chelsea in the last game? It's nothing. A team will always lose a few games throughout the season. It doesn't affect the team! As for the lessons of failure, I I think this can let the players understand what shortcomings they had in the last game, and then try to avoid them in the next game. Chelsea are very strong, but we have the confidence to beat them!"

Compared with Manchester United and Arsenal in the upper half, Manchester City's draw results are not ideal. Even if Manchester City successfully eliminates Chelsea, their semi-final opponents will also be between the two European powerhouses Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

A reporter asked Duncan about the schedule.

"I think what you should worry about is Bayern and Barcelona. You should never underestimate Manchester City's ability to compete in Europe. In the round of 16, we were able to eliminate Real Madrid with six goals in two rounds. I want to face a team like ours. , I should worry about my potential opponents instead." Duncan replied confidently.

Back to the Premier League, the 30th round, after a week of recuperation, the team is full of energy again.

They were not affected by the loss at Stamford Bridge in the last round, and they defeated the visiting black cat Sunderland 3:1.

Facing Fulham, which has performed well this season, Manchester United is a little confused.

After losing to Liverpool at home in the last game, Ferguson did not dare to be careless. Against Fulham in this battle, they sent a full set of main lineup.

Ferguson's plan was good, but Scholes' 18-minute red card changed everything.

In the 18th minute, Fulham won a corner kick.Simon Davis took a corner kick, Hangelande's header was blocked, Scholes blocked Zamora's header with his hand in front of the goal line, and was awarded a red dot by the referee!

Murphy, a Fulham midfielder, scored a penalty overnight!

After falling behind, Manchester United's midfield organization was very messy, and it was too late to play an effective offense.

And Fulham sealed the victory in the 87th minute. Andy Johnson made a pass from the right side of the penalty area. Guerra, who was unguarded, volleyed and scored after stopping the ball.

Two goals behind, the Manchester United players were a little out of balance. After a foul, Rooney kicked the ball away unnecessarily, got the second yellow card, and was sent off for accumulative red cards.

In the end, Manchester United suffered a two-game losing streak.

After this battle, the points gap between Manchester City and Manchester United reached 8 points.

After the game, according to gossip, in the Manchester United dressing room, Ferguson was furious.

The 4st round of the Premier League on April 4 was the last storm before the Champions League.

Chelsea away to Newcastle United.

Manchester City away to Arsenal.

Newcastle United are 17th in the league, while Arsenal are fifth.

Although the gap between Arsenal and Manchester City has reached 18 points, the master Arsenal still cannot be underestimated.

Apart from the relegation team, the most annoying thing is Arsenal, which is competing for the fourth.

And the gap between Arsenal and fourth place Chelsea is only three points.

After this round, the gap between the two sides is still three points.

Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-0 at home, and Shevchenko blasted away Arsenal's goal with two undisputed headers.

In another game, Chelsea also defeated Newcastle United 2:0.

The focus of both sides' attention is on April 4, the first round of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.

It was four seasons before, and I was used to four consecutive red-blue battles between Chelsea and Liverpool. This season's "blue-blue duel" between Chelsea and Manchester City gave the audience a little something new.

Chelsea is a London team, and a group of Manchester City arrived at Stamford Bridge Stadium by bus at [-] pm that day.

The players changed their clothes and went to the routine pre-match warm-up.

When the players returned to the locker room after the pre-match training, and everything was ready, Duncan saw that the players were fully dressed, so he stood in front of the players.

"This game will be very difficult. I hope that each of you will be mentally prepared."

Everyone looked at him one after another.

"At our home court, I think Chelsea will definitely choose conservative tactics. You all know how tough and tenacious Chelsea's defense is! Hiddink will do everything possible to resist our offense and create for us. Troubled!"

Duncan saw that the players were a little depressed, but he laughed: "But, I want to say but! But that's the point!"

Duncan's words caught the players' attention.

"But so what?" Duncan spread his hands: "This is our home stadium, City Stadium! This season, as long as it is the opponent we want to beat, they will never take a single point from here! So, even if Knowing that the game will be difficult, knowing that we may face a lot of resistance, we must not back down! And we just have to be ourselves, like always, and put the ball in their goal in the way we do best. "

"The road to the Champions League is originally a single-plank bridge. When we meet on a narrow road, the brave wins! Only the bravest will win the final victory! Behind Chelsea, there are Barcelona or Bayern! Compared with these two teams, what is Chelsea? We have come here in one season, we have won against Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, we are already a strong team!"

"So in this game, it is very important to seize the opportunity! I hope you can cherish every opportunity! When the opportunity comes, you must be calm and bold! Believe in yourself, you can do it! Do you understand, gentlemen?"

All the players nodded in unison.

How to play the game, the tactics have been drawn up before the game, and Duncan is just boosting morale now.

After all, this opponent had just defeated them in the league.

(End of this chapter)