Chapter 288: If a Miracle Had a Color (Daily Transition)
Player tunnel.
The atmosphere is heavy.
For the Barcelona players, this match is a true do-or-die battle.
Yinniesita struggled to control his emotions, smiling as he greeted Li Kang: "Li, long time no see..."
He couldn't go on.
Barcelona's situation is passive; they no longer have the right to mention villages, bonds, or comrades.
Pique frowned, silent.
Busquets' gaze swept over the Arsenal lineup; his originally tense expression eased a bit: sure enough, it's a depleted side...
Messi's eyes were firm, looking straight ahead.
If a miracle had a color, it would surely be red and blue!
Li Kang bent over to adjust his shin guard; he wasn't used to the hair gel smell that Maguire "pulled out".
Old Ma's original words were: "Barcelona players will be dazed by a strong fragrance."
The system prompt sounded softly.
【Ding, mission triggered: If a miracle had a color.】
【Mission briefing: Listen, you are about to face the universe team making a last-ditch effort! Many years later, people will remember this 'Emirates Stadium miracle'! Arsenal has already qualified... Enjoy the match and become a witness to history!】
【Mission reward: Messi Platinum Treasure Box!】
As the season progressed, Li Kang cared less and less about the 'briefing' content.
He usually judged the match difficulty from the rewards.
Messi's treasure box?
The cold wind is biting.
Boerde jogged over to the command area.
"Boss, Li is wearing a long-sleeve jersey and sliding tackle pants, our underfloor heating system is working fine."
Wenger nodded, adjusting his red tie.
His expression was slightly bitter.
Given that qualification is assured, Arsenal's manager also doesn't want to be bloodied by Barcelona.
On the other side.
Enrique paced back and forth.
Back then, to shake off the 'leash dog crown' title, he invited many football friends to help him defend himself in the media.
"Enrique is a famous coach."
"Set-piece master."
"Founder of the peak dream four dynasties."
Why is Barcelona stuck in the mud?
After a few league rounds, he found the key to the problem: he can no longer stick to his long-pass counterattack tactics!
A life-and-death battle.
Cannot lose.
The referee team led both squads out of the tunnel.
The Emirates Stadium instantly erupted with a tsunami-like roar.
The spotlights illuminated the green pitch.
The center circle reflected a huge 'UEFA Champions League Star Logo'!
Can Wenger defend his home ground's honor tonight?
Let's wait and see!
Next, we will introduce the starting lineups of both teams.
Arsenal lines up in a 3-5-2 formation!
Goalkeeper: Cech!
Defenders: Monreal, Maguire, Holding.
Midfielders: Oxlade-Chamberlain, Xhaka, Li Kang, Cazola, Gibbs.
Forwards: Giroud, Morata.
Live broadcast room.
The number of viewers keeps growing.
-【Sure enough, even if Professor Tun adds more defenders, it's not enough for the injury crisis! Monreal has started playing center back!】
-【Professor said in an early-season interview with *4-4-2* that he would let Monreal try playing center back; perhaps he will become a top-tier left center back in Europe!】
-【Nobody's left, so we're strengthening midfield control; Xhaka and Oxlade-Chamberlain's positions are quite flexible...】
-【Don't hypnotize yourself!】
-【How is this defense different from when Xiao Li Zi led Lewokusen? The London weather forecast says it won't rain tonight!】
-【Barcelona is fighting a do-or-die battle; Arsenal has secured qualification but their fighting spirit is doubtful!】
Barcelona lines up in a 3-4-3 formation!
Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen!
Defenders: Pique, Mascherano, Umtiti.
Midfielders: Iniesta, Busquets, Rakitic, Roberto.
Forwards: Neymar, Suárez, Messi!
-【I don't believe it, can this lineup not make it out?】
-【Messi and Yinniesita have been injured too seriously recently, Busquets and Mascherano have also missed several matches, for the full starting XI to be able to gather together is truly not easy.】
-【Arsenal is done for, I predict a 0:6! Tonight London's sky will be red and blue!】
-【The full-strength Barcelona led by Messi gives people an overwhelming sense of security!】
VIP box.
Barcelona chairman Bartomeu, traveling with the team, personally oversaw the match.
By rights, he shouldn't be standing at this moment.
Only because the person sitting beside him is the football sage.
"Professor Cruyff, I am very confident about this match, and I am also preparing in advance to negotiate with Arsenal about Li's return to Camp Nou!"
Cruyff shook his head: "He doesn't need to return to Camp Nou."
Bartomeu's smile froze, and he said: "Exactly, Barcelona doesn't need reinforcements! Li is still young, and losing this match will make him more humble."
For a moment, no voice objected to this view.
Barcelona's lineup against your depleted Arsenal, even if they cannot create a massacre, winning the match is still no problem.
No.
We must massacre.
Only a massacre can give us a goal difference advantage and secure qualification!
Gunners, give a good welcome to Barcelona's fierce attack!
Emirates Stadium will let out a mournful cry tonight!
Accompanied by the referee's whistle.
The match officially began.
Suárez kicked off and passed the ball to Yinniesita.
Arsenal's midfield and forward players quickly rushed past the midfield circle.
Enrique pressed down with both hands, trying to have his disciples keep their rhythm.
The ball was passed back and forth in Barcelona's half, steadily advancing.
"Barcelona's possession play is the best defense."
"La Masia's football philosophy! They practice it day after day from a young age..."
"Oh no! We lost the ball!"
"Li Kang's burst of speed when he pressed up... is terrifying!"
Rakitić misjudged.
He never imagined Li Kang's explosiveness would be so astonishing.
Clearly there was still a meter between him and himself.
There was plenty of time to complete the evasion!
He had also planned the passing route after the evasion in his mind.
He staggered and poked the ball.
Halfway through the pass.
The ball was then intercepted.
Barcelona fans exclaimed in astonishment!
Arsenal fans cheered and leapt with joy!
Enrique's face turned ashen.
Wenger wore an expression of disbelief.
Arsenal's number 10 on the pitch did not slow his stride at all after completing the tackle.
Swift as the wind.
"Unbelievable!"
"How can Li's speed be so fast!"
"Giroud and Morata are about to fall behind his pace!"
"Busquets' anticipation and positioning are spot on, no wonder he's the world's number one defensive midfielder... wow!"
Busquets' brain raced.
His reaction was quick.
He quickly adjusted his position, blocking Li Kang's forward path.
"Arsenal currently has only three players involved in the attack."
"Li and his midfield teammates have become disconnected."
"As long as I restrict his speed and others cut off his passing links... everything will become simple."
"Next... we will simplify the complex!"
At the close-in moment.
Barcelona's defensive midfielder extended his right foot.
The timing of the interception was very precise.
The speed of his foot was extremely high.
Thud!
The close-range audio equipment emitted a muffled sound.
"Number one midfielder" turned deathly pale, as if struck by lightning.
The whole person felt a terrifying mighty force, and was instantly overturned onto the ground!
Tiger Tank!
Tens of thousands of spectators at the scene were stunned!
Opening steal?
In just a few seconds, tear through Barcelona's midfield defense?
What monster is this?
The Arsenal jersey fluttering in the wind... red and white? That is the color of a miracle!
Straight for the Yellow Dragon!
"Li Kang has turned into a heavy tank!"
"Earth-shattering impact force!"
"Too terrifying!"
"Can Barcelona's backline stop him?"
"Can pass the ball now!"
Li Kang did not pass the ball.
The tall, vague shadow in the line of sight drifted away with the wind.
In God's perspective.
Roberto and Rakitic were closely chasing from behind.
Pique and Umtiti cut off the passing connection between themselves and Morata and Giroud.
Ahead, Mascherano stared intently.
The cosmic team's pressing and interception system?
Not the first time experiencing this!
"Mascherano's height has no advantage compared to other center backs."
"But his defensive coverage ability is excellent, and his lateral movement speed is very fast!"
"His steal ability is unrivaled in Europe..."
"Eh?"
"Or is he still losing out because of his height!"
Li Kang, while running, lightly lifted the ball with his left foot!
Precise footwork!
This indirectly gave him the ability to make precise passes and receptions while at high speed!
The ball lightly skimmed over the Argentine's head.
Mascherano's turning speed is no joke; it's several levels above center-back types like Maguire and Pique!
He did not exclaim in amazement like the spectators.
Instead, he immediately turned around!
While tracking back, he tightly locked onto Li Kang's position!
Does the Tottenham defender eat your chip-and-go dribble?
The Barcelona defender does not eat it!
Immediately after.
Mascherano wore a look of regret.
The terrifying force coming from behind made him involuntarily stagger two steps.
It was precisely this two-step shift of balance... that caused Barcelona's defensive line to show signs of loosening!
"Wow!"
"Li Kang went around him!"
"What explosive power is this? A small-range bodily inclination change... the adjustment speed has reached an extremely exaggerated level!"
"A tall version of Sanchez?"
"One-on-one!"
"No trap? He's going to shoot!"
End of Chapter
