Chapter 637: Tang Ye's Second Consultation, Porto Analysis Report

【Passing 97!】

【Game stats are just for show... Damn, ggbond is first, so I must clarify the authenticity of FIFA; it really is a 1:1 reflection of reality】

【I unilaterally declare Dortmund invincible】

【Haaland is truly fierce, but he can't head the ball, otherwise he'd be 90+ too, just like Mbappe】

【What's there to fear? My Master will directly take the Majin Buu to level up, then turn around and suppress Public Mbappe】

《Munich Evening Post》front-page headline—ty is leading in the World Player of the Year selection; he has likely already been notified of the award.

"You've already won the award?"

Haaland looked at Tang Ye before him; the latter held his head in his hands: "No..."

Tang Ye checked Haaland's phone, browsing through the latest news in the《Munich Evening Post》: "Oh, this newspaper is bragging. Usually it's five days prior; it's still too early now, impossible to notify the winner yet."

"But it's all the same anyway."

Haaland nodded slightly: "Lewandowski and Messi can't compete with you, right?"

"Haha!"

Tang Ye punched Haaland on the arm.

《The Guardian》front-page headline—Premier League domestic viewership dropped 2.7%, global viewership dropped 12.6%.

"If this viewership continues until the end of the season, the broadcast revenue share for the last-place team in the Premier League this season will drop below 100 million euros."

《The Sun》front-page headline—UKAD (UK Anti-Doping Agency) will convene a members' meeting next January to re-discuss issues regarding methylphenidate drugs.

"Of course, this has nothing to do with Premier League viewership," the UKAD chairman replied in an exclusive interview with a《The Sun》reporter.

The UK Anti-Doping Agency is indeed overly strict regarding psychotropic medications, especially concerning proof of a drug's uniqueness.

Simply put, the purpose of this UKAD committee is to align with international standards.

Fans mostly understand the actual situation; UKAD was probably pressured by British old money.

Capitalists want money; if you prevent capitalists from making money, they will definitely punish you.

UKAD's current situation is just like the AFC's before; they have no way out, yet still want to protect their dignity.

Time moved to December 8.

Dortmund lost 0:2 away to Juventus, thereby losing their top spot in the group.

The match between neighboring Chelsea and Istanbul hadn't ended yet, but because of Dortmund's loss, Chelsea was prematurely guaranteed the top spot in the group.

Group D's two teams advancing to the knockout stage: seeded team Chelsea and unseeded team Borussia Dortmund.

"Fuck!"

Reus cursed in the locker room: "If I knew we couldn't win today, I wouldn't have tried so hard against Chelsea."

Haaland shook his head, touched his own ankle, and looked somewhat guilty.

Dortmund's inability to beat Juventus today meant he had to take at least one-third of the blame, because he fired too many high-angle shots today.

Moreover, when things were at their worst, his ankle was injured by a tackle; he will likely miss several upcoming matches.

Escrivá sat beside Tang Ye with a worried expression.

Dortmund already lacked competitiveness in the Champions League; now having to advance as an unseeded team would undoubtedly bring great difficulties to the club.

Truly fucking awful.

Is Dortmund going to be eliminated in the Round of 16?

Ma Ti immediately saw what Escrivá was thinking and comforted him simply in a voice only the two of them could hear: "It's fine; we'll know once the draw results are out."

"... Hmm."

Escrivá sighed.

Although Dortmund's goal this season did not include Champions League ranking, Escrivá's personality is the type that likes to consider many things.

If they can reach the Champions League quarterfinals, the prize money Dortmund earns in the Champions League could cover the cost of renting Tang Ye.

In that case, even if Dortmund fails to deliver results satisfying the fans, Escrivá won't be bitterly criticized by fans for his transfer.

At the very least, they must avoid losses; this is Escrivá's minimum requirement for the club.

Check Dongqiu Di match report: Dortmund lost 0:2 away to Juventus; Haaland's offside goal was disallowed plus injury withdrawal; Dortmund confirmed to advance as group runners-up. (Comment count 137242)

Dortmund official: Haaland ankle injury, expected to miss at least 2 weeks.

A three-back formation is a very good tactic.

But Dortmund didn't expect that a three-back formation didn't suit Juventus, and combined with Haaland's poor form, this created the tragedy.

But the problem isn't big; four days later in the Fan Fan Dejia match against Stuttgart, Dortmund turned the tables with a 3:1 victory, firmly sitting on the throne of Fan Fan Dejia first place.

It feels that currently in Fan Fan Dejia, only Bayern and Leipzig have a chance to challenge Dortmund.

Bayern fans only hope their home team and Leipzig can pull their weight, killing Dortmund twice, so they can reclaim the position.

Or...

Just like Manchester United in the 18-19 season, opening a second front in the Champions League, causing league competitiveness to drop!

Check Dongqiu Di pinned post: 20-21 season Champions League knockout stage draw countdown 23 hours.

Seeded teams: Manchester United, Bayern, Real Madrid, Mancheng, Liwupu, Chelsea, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain.

Unseeded teams: Atletico Madrid, Mönchengladbach, Porto, Dortmund, Sevilla, Lazio, RB Leipzig, Shakhtar Donetsk.

All 16 teams are finally revealed.

As a Fan Fan Dejia team, due to the Round of 16 same-league avoidance principle, Dortmund has a total of exactly 7 possible opponents.

That is, Dortmund could face all seeded teams except Bayern!

A quick glance was enough to see that this season's Champions League was dialed up to maximum intensity.

With four Premier League teams plus Real Madrid and Barcelona, any non-seeded team drawing an opponent at random would essentially get slapped in the face first.

"This..."

Reus asked Tang Ye which opponent he thought the team would face, a question that completely stumped Tang Ye.

All eight teams were super powerhouses; damn it, there was no point in even playing.

"Anyway, we can't draw Chelsea; if we have to play them again, it'll probably be very difficult—Chelsea is too strong."

Tang Ye spoke slowly: "Mancheng and Liwupu are out too; we probably can't beat them."

"Barcelona and Real Madrid, hiss... old-school powerhouses; let's just rule them out."

"Manchester United is out too; playing them would be disastrous for us—Rodri and De Jong would shut me and Bellingham down completely."

"Paris, hmm, let's rule Paris out too."

"Then that leaves..."

"What's left?"

Tang Ye looked up at Haaland, who reminded him: "Only Bayern remains."

"Oh, Bayern..."

Tang Ye pondered.

"We won't draw Bayern; they're exempt due to association rules."

Reus reminded him.

"Oh right, that means..."

Tang Ye counted on his fingers.

Remove the four big brothers from the Premier League, remove Real Madrid and Barcelona, remove Bayern.

Then remove Barcelona again.

Hmm, very okay.

As a non-seeded team, Dortmund had no right to draw a favorable matchup.

"We should have sacrificed one league match and then focused all our energy on beating Juventus."

Tang Ye sighed and leaned back against the sofa.

But since it had already happened, there was nothing to be done; they could only brace themselves and endure.

What the result would be, only tomorrow's match would reveal!

Just as the Dortmund players were chatting, Tang Ye felt a vibration in his pocket, so he took out his phone.

Seeing it was a message from Ten Hag, Tang Ye began to reply.

But Ten Hag wanted Tang Ye to make a phone call with him, so Tang Ye could only temporarily bid farewell to his teammates in the room.

"..."

"Hey, Mr. Erik?"

"Oh, Tom!"

Having successfully connected the call with Tang Ye, Ten Hag in his office gave Fan Fan Dejia a look; the latter leaned expectantly over the desk, staring at the phone in Ten Hag's hand.