Chapter 287: Barcelona miracle? Qualification life-and-death battle. (Routine transition)

As long as we defeat Arsenal 5-0, we still have hope of advancing!

Barcelona cannot be eliminated! They also cannot go play in the Europa League!

Messi has never played in the Europa League in his lifetime!

Barcelona sporting director's office.

Robert's hair was disheveled, muttering to himself.

The draft paper in front of him was printed with densely packed numbers: goal difference, win-loss relationship, qualification points.

When did Barcelona's group qualification start requiring points calculation?

Barcelona's legal officer, Ponti, threw the newspaper onto the table.

"Take a look yourself..."

Robert's gaze swept over the front-page headline, and he shouted angrily: 'A criminal? What a joke! Enrique and I merely sold a mute, and it's been exaggerated to: destroying the future of Barcelona's Dream Team Four!'

Ponti lifted his black-rimmed glasses, smiling: 'Oh! My friend, you don't need to get angry; that's just a sewer rat...'

"La Masia nurtured him, yet he doesn't even know gratitude! Back then he even refused Barcelona's transfer negotiations!"

"This all ought to end!"

Winter!

Robert's fist slammed heavily onto the table.

On the newspaper, Li Kang's photo left a deep dent.

In certain extreme dangerous situations, humans use anger to mask fear.

This crucial life-and-death battle has become the thing most feared by Robert, Ponti, and the rest of Barcelona's senior management.

If they lose the match, the consequences are unimaginable.

Premier League and La Liga media outlets have successively offered analyses of this crucial match:

Barcelona showed signs of recovery: Messi, Yinniesita, and Busquets returned from injury, Enrique 'abandoned' the 150 million euro new lineup, and the situation on all fronts looked very promising.

Arsenal's qualification is worry-free; their main squad suffers major injuries, perhaps they will field a substitute lineup, conserving strength for the Premier League season's closing showdown.

Most conclusions are unanimous: Barcelona will win, and by a large margin, gaining a goal difference advantage.

The odds offered by Joy Bean Company also corroborated these views.

London.

Barcelona's star players walked out of the airport arrival gate.

Beyond the security line, the red-and-blue crowd let out waves of screams.

"Messi!"

"

"Messi!"

"

"Bara!"

"

Barcelona fan organizations from across Europe heard the news and rushed over, wanting to personally witness the club win this life-and-death match.

Messi lifted his gaze to the overcast sky, then lowered his eyes to look at the damp floor.

His expression involuntarily became solemn.

Yinniesita comforted: 'The weather forecast says it won't rain; the Emirates Stadium's drainage system is excellent...'

Neymar took a deep breath, waved his hand to interrupt: 'Barcelona will turn it around; I will score two goals.'

Earlier, he had used the same words to deny the teasing from his Brazilian old friends.

After the players successively boarded the bus,

Enrique stood up, his expression stern, pointing toward outside the window.

"Did you see that?"

"Outside there are still tens of thousands of Barcelona fans supporting us!"

"They believe Barcelona will win!"

"We cannot lose the conviction of certain victory!"

"Yes, Barcelona has been lost before, but we must learn to overcome difficulties!"

"If Arsenal can score five goals against us, we can score six against them!"

"This is no miracle! This is something we can easily achieve!"

"Barcelona, it's impossible to be eliminated in the group stage! Even more impossible to compete in the Europa League!"

"Use a big win to break all doubts!"

Assistant coach Wunsue immediately applauded.

The players echoed in response.

The depleted Arsenal... how could they withstand the attack of the MSN trident?

As Arsenal marched victorious on all fronts,

Wimbledon fans also became increasingly 'tolerant'.

The CTV5 filming crew wandered around the Emirates Stadium, conducting pre-match interviews.

That's right.

The two clubs facing off both have massive fan bases worldwide.

Barcelona's life-and-death battle.

The Gunners' depleted lineup.

Various elements combined... making the attention for this group stage match even surpass the Champions League quarter-finals of the previous season!

This also gave Duan Xuan the opportunity for a publicly funded trip.

He led the filming crew's assistants, interviewing a group of hot-bodied Arsenal female fans.

"Do you think injury-ridden Arsenal can withstand Barcelona's attack?"

"We have already qualified ahead of time."

"Messi has returned! The attacking firepower of the MSN combination is in European history..."

"We have already qualified ahead of time."

"Enrique has recently been gradually abandoning the long-ball counterattack tactic he insisted on, and he is letting Barcelona regain its memory..."

"Arsenal will defend its home honor! It's impossible for Barcelona to bloodbath them!"

Duan Xuan finally got the answer he wanted.

Suddenly, a red-and-white club bus appeared on the road.

The fans were excited and rushed over.

The live broadcast room.

- 【That's correct, Arsenal has already qualified! No matter how Barcelona regains its fighting strength, it's none of my business.】

- 【No, we must help the professor avenge his previous shame!】

- 【Can't help, the defenders Mertesacker, Koscielny, and Mustafi are all injured, and the forwards Sanchez and Walcott cannot play either.】

- 【I still hope Arsenal can win.】

- 【How many times has Arsenal been eliminated by Barcelona? The closest they've gotten to a Champions League title, the final also ended in defeat to Barcelona.】

- 【We should still respect objective reality? In next week's half-season concluding match, Arsenal must conserve energy; the half-season championship must be in hand!】

Emirates Stadium.

Li Kang changed into his boots and jersey, adjusted his shin guards, and then walked out of the locker room early.

In the system panel.

The "Power to Reverse the Tide" module glowed with a faint white light.

【Sanchez suffered a thigh muscle strain, minor injury, triggering a boost: slight increase in explosive power, slight increase in turning ability.】

【Walcott sustained a serious knee injury, triggering a boost: speed 90→95, "Swift as the Wind" module!】

【Koscielny suffered a fractured lower jaw, triggering a boost: defense 88→94, "Accurate Prediction" module!】

【Mertesacker sprained his ankle, triggering a boost: "Tiger Tank" module!】

【Mustafi injured his toe, triggering a boost: "Aggression Like Fire" module!】

【...】

【Combined bonus: "Perpetual Motion Heart" module (incomplete), stamina: 84→90.】

The more severely injured a teammate is, the stronger the boost they provide.

Li Kang felt himself becoming a "Super Hexagon Warrior"...

"Li, wait a moment!"

Maguire rubbed his palm, holding a mirror under his elbow, and strode after him.

"Your hair is a bit messy."

While speaking.

Old Ma's big hand began rubbing Li Kang's hair.

"Zaka, come over and hold the mirror!"

"All done! So handsome!"

Li Kang felt Maguire's hand trembling slightly, an anxiety hard to conceal.

No way.

Even with the premise of having already qualified, the MSN combination is a nightmare for defenders, let alone Barcelona's attacking system... which most restrains Maguire this type of heavy center-back.

Emirates Stadium.

A sea of people, every seat filled.

Red-and-white banners and scarves, flags bearing the crest, conveyed the passion of Arsenal fans.

Barcelona fans were not to be outdone, their mighty momentum aiming to make North London into Camp Nou.

"CTV5! CTV5! Good evening, viewers!"

"Now broadcasting the final round of the 2016/17 season group stage."

"Arsenal home versus Barcelona!"

"A highly anticipated showdown!"

"The decisive match that determines the Champions League knockout stage situation!"