Messi was so scared that he cried when he maxed out his header talent at the start of the game

Chapter 504

Suspense? This game is far from being suspenseful.

3 goals!

Manchester City still needs 3 goals, and they are facing last year's Champions League champion Barcelona!

So.

When Manchester City players returned to the locker room, there was no celebration or smile.

The players' expressions were still very serious, including Stewart, and the old man immediately entered the tactical explanation part.

"We need more set pieces to create opportunities."

"You can appropriately increase the number of long passes."

"Su! You must pay attention to Su's position."

"And..."

Everyone listened very carefully and kept it in mind.

It was not until 1 minute before the game that Stewart stopped explaining the tactics.

There was no passion in the speech before the game.

Instead, he showed a gentle smile like an old father.

"To be honest, I am very satisfied with everyone's performance in the first half today."

"If we can win today."

"I will treat everyone to pizza, one pizza per person, you can choose any flavor, but I personally recommend durian flavor, haha."

Stuart spoke very seriously, as if he would take out his mobile phone to call the pizza shop for ordering in the next second.

Sometimes.

Inspiration does not necessarily require passion.

It can also infect people's hearts.

In the locker room, I don't know who said.

"I really want to eat pizza."

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The second half of the game started with cheers from the Etihad Stadium.

Rijkaard implemented his adjustment strategy at the first time.

He replaced the defensive midfielder Thiago Motta.

Barcelona needs "Cheetah" Eto'o as a support in the middle, and also needs Ronaldinho, who created the only goal today, to stay on the field.

So.

The only one who can be replaced is Leo Messi, who currently plays a relatively small role in defense.

Leo Messi, sitting on the bench, was a little disappointed.

He hoped to participate in the last minute of the game in person.

Rijkaard saw Messi's thoughts.

He smiled and comforted him.

"It's okay, Leo. You have made great contributions to the team in the first half and the last game. You just need to wait and welcome the fruits of victory with the team."

Leo Messi nodded.

But his eyes were looking for Su Fei's figure on the court.

In a trance.

He remembered the World Cup.

He sat on the bench of Argentina and witnessed the team's loss.

But Thiago Motta's interception and tackle on the court.

The melancholy Argentine boy immediately shook his head and threw away those messy thoughts.

It's different.

That's different.

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Leo Messi's peace of mind is not groundless.

Barcelona, which replaced Thiago Motta, has an obvious improvement in defense.

Thiago Motta, who is 1.87 meters tall and played for the Brazilian team in 2003, was born in the youth team of Juventus, a giant in Serie A.

He is tall and has outstanding defensive awareness.

Although he failed to compete for the position of Barcelona's main midfielder due to long-term injuries, he is very healthy today.

A healthy Motta can perfectly fill the height problem of Barcelona's midfield defense.

Manchester City's players are still full of firepower.

It is more difficult to get a chance to shoot.

It was not until the 60th minute of the second half that Manchester City got a reluctant chance to shoot.

......

The game was 62 minutes and 13 seconds.

Manchester City got a free kick opportunity near the front court in the center circle.

Modric took the penalty.

He sent a strong pass from the middle.

The top of the penalty area.

Su Fei headed the ball and knocked the ball back to Podolski on the right back.

The young German player seized the opportunity.

He volleyed the ball.

The ball turned into a long rainbow and went straight into the Barcelona goal.

This ball was beautiful.

Both the power.

and the angle were excellent.

At this moment.

The 55,000 Blue Moon fans at the Etihad Stadium couldn't help but stand up and cheer.

Even in the ESPN live broadcast room, Zhan Jun's voice suddenly rose.

"Podolski!!"

"Shoot directly!"

"World wave?!!"

"This ball..."

"Valdes!!"

"Amazing save!"

"Saved Podolski's shot from the extreme distance!"

"Hold the ball in his arms again.""A magical save completely ruined Manchester City's idea of scoring another goal!"

"What a pity!!"

"Manchester City missed the chance to score another goal."

There were sighs in the Etihad Stadium, and Podolski showed an annoyed look.

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It was difficult, too difficult.

After Manchester City's shot, it entered a 10-minute silence period.

When the timer on the big screen.

Jumped into the 70th minute.

Negative and lost emotions have begun to spread in the Etihad fans' stands.

Because Manchester City failed to continue the magic of the first half.

Calculate the time.

25 minutes into the second half.

But there was no goal.

At this point in the first half, two goals had been scored.

Of course.

Manchester City never stopped trying to attack.

Continuous frontcourt confrontation and pressing.

Foul.

Falling to the ground.

The referee's whistle.

The yellow card.

It is proof that Manchester City players are still trying their best.

Podolski, Cassano, Knight, Sun Jihai... Four Manchester City players have yellow cards.

Of course.

Barcelona also has several.

But this did not put pressure on Barcelona, even if they had one player sent off with a red card in this game.

So what?

Many Barcelona players have gradually let down their guard and showed a relaxed expression.

Because there is not much time left for Manchester City.

And Manchester City still needs 3 goals in less time.

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No one expected it.

Manchester City has been unable to break Barcelona's goal again, but Barcelona players took the initiative to "assist" Manchester City.

At the 73rd minute and 23 seconds of the game.

Podolski made a long pass over a wide range.

The ball was sent to the right side.

After Cassano unloaded the ball, he dribbled it to the bottom.

Van Bronckhorst came forward to press closely, but Cassano was very fast. After sinking to the bottom, he quickly pulled the ball and changed direction, turning inside.

Cassano successfully entered the penalty area.

The first thing he did was of course to find Su Fei's position, but he found that all the passing routes between him and Su Fei were cut off by the Barcelona defender.

This goal.

The Barry boy could only bite the bullet.

Raise your leg and shoot.

Do it yourself.

Zero angle.

This is almost a zero-angle shot.

At the moment of kicking, Cassano regretted it, because according to the arc of the football.

This ball could not turn and cross the goal line.

And this trajectory.

It was still heading for Barcelona defender Thuram....

But.

Cassano didn't expect that the goddess of luck would fall from the sky.