Chapter 346: The Battle Is Imminent (Everyday Transition)

The UEFA Champions League match day has arrived.

Germany, Munich.

The oval-shaped Allianz Arena, seen from afar, looks like a white inflatable boat, or like a white castle.

At the subway station, Bayern Munich fans in red jerseys swarm out.

The platform is filled with security personnel.

Vendors set up their stalls early, and the road to the stadium is decorated with jerseys, scarves, and team flags, forming a red stream.

Ticket touts shake the tickets in their hands, coldly watching the haggling tourists.

Tonight's showdown is sure to sell out.

Outside the Allianz Arena.

Bayern Munich's mascot, Benny the Bear, has become a five-meter-tall colossus, the giant plush smilingly welcoming every visiting fan.

The crowd roars.

The club's home grounds have erected a 'beer tent' area!

Not only Munich's local brews: Paulaner beer, plus several other German beer brands have set up huge logos nearby, together 'vying for glory'.

Fans sing while guzzling beer.

Duan Xuan, with his film crew, weaves through the crowd.

"CTV5! CTV5! Hello everyone, we have now arrived in Munich, Germany, at the Allianz Arena! Tonight we will together witness a UEFA Champions League feast!"

"Let's first interview some Bayern Munich fans!"

His gaze instantly focused on the group of hot-bodied female fans nearby.

Duan Xuan, wearing a long overcoat, really wanted to ask if they were cold.

The German female fans were very open, not resisting the interview.

They eagerly expressed their opinions.

"Bayern's overall strength is superior to Arsenal's; we have always been the bane of Premier League teams."

"Ancelotti is annoying, but he won't experiment like Guardiola does during matches; Li Fa will easily break Bayern's goal as before."

"Predicted score?"

"I'm optimistic about 2:1!"

"If Arsenal can score, that person can only be Li; he is a world-class talent who rose from the Bundesliga!"

"Because of him, we've liked drinking Erdinger beer these two seasons!"

Their tone grew ever more excited.

Their chest muscles also trembled.

In every gesture, the girls exuded youthful vitality.

CTV5 broadcast room.

-【Duan Xuan is really sensible, good at picking interview targets, letting the leader give this kid an extra drumstick!】

-【The drumstick is so white!】

-【Bayern fans are too plump... too confident!】

-【Where should the cameraman's lens move?】

-【Is this the kind of live content CTV5 can show?】

-【In such cold weather, wearing so little, the German dragoons indeed have superb physiques.】

-【This match is hard to predict; Bayern has been steady this season and has always had the upper hand over Arsenal.】

-【Don't forget, Li Menxing also has the upper hand over Bayern.】

The sun sets in the west.

The surrounding streets and alleys are flooded by a red tide of people, as if even the clouds were dyed red.

Bayern's anthem drifts in the air.

Duan Xuan, with his cameraman, struggled to break through the cordon and finally found a group of Arsenal fans.

"We didn't come from London!"

"We are from the Arsenal fan associations across Europe!"

"Arsenal's Champions League group stage last season was massacred by Bayern... that's an unpleasant memory, but we believe we will surely achieve revenge tonight!"

"Because Arsenal now has its own hero!"

"Li will create club history!"

Night falls.

The Allianz Arena's 'shell' glows with a soft light.

Four buses, one after another, drive into the stadium.

Fans lining the streets erupted!

They shouted their team's star's name at the top of their lungs.

Signs and banners were held high.

Security personnel stood on high alert, holding their ground.

The two clubs actually have no mortal enmity... that's just human nature: when past match strength gaps are too large, the stronger side treats the weaker gently.

Li Kang gazed out the car window at the fans, his face expressing something, and absentmindedly recalled Wilde's admonition: be more enthusiastic toward supporters.

Thus.

He raised his hand and smiled at the fans.

The response came as an even more fervent shout:

「Lee！

！」

「Lee！

！」

「Lee！

！」

When the bus pulled away from the crowd, Li Kang put away his tablet, took out a small bottle of Green Tangerine Fizzy Candy from his backpack, hesitated, then put it back.

Only one piece left.

Need to ration it.

The hall at Bayern's home ground is far more imposing than that of many top clubs.

Red seats were filled with reporters.

Tiered structure.

The podium, resembling a huge gemstone, held Paulaner beer and Coca-Cola.

This pre-match press conference was destined to be restless.

Ancelotti was being bombarded by Bundesliga reporters.

He wore a cold expression, slowly chewing gum, his gaze fixed on the Bayern crest at the far end of the press section.

Mr. Carlo, why isn't Müller's name in the starting lineup again?

How can you bench him?

If we lose at home, what mindset will you have to accept the fans' anger?

Why is Thiago playing in midfield?

Alonso is about to retire, why not let Kimmich take his spot? Kimmich is Bayern's future—how could you put him back at right‑back...

The starting lineup was released an hour early.

If it were Van Gaal or Bielsa facing these questions,

they would angrily pull out the tactical board, roll up their sleeves, and debate the media properly!

But Ancelotti is different.

He won't rebut reporters in public interviews.

An attitude of "Go ahead and scold me, I won't change."

The clamor gradually subsided.

Ancelotti lightly tapped the table and said, "Tonight's match will be exciting; as spectators, you'll soon be immersed in the game."

On the other side.

Wenger smiled and nodded.

He patiently answered reporters' questions.

The Allianz Arena is one of the scariest places for Arsenal.

Camp Nou used to be as well, but this season it's been breached.

Arsenal is on the right path; we will overcome all past demons.

Schweinsteiger returned to familiar ground.

On the way to the locker room, he couldn't help but subconsciously touch the photos on the wall.

The Allianz Arena is packed with high-tech.

The photos on the wall are switching LED screens.

The next moment.

He then saw his own photo.

It also bore a slogan: "Welcome home, Schweinsteiger!"

Xiao Zhu was instantly moved to tears.

Maguire hurriedly warned, "Don't dawdle! Few old mates here want you back at Bayern!"

That's also true.

Bayern Munich's midfield is stacked with stars.

Over seventy thousand fans poured into the Allianz Arena.

Numerous red flags fluttered in the wind.

CTV5! CTV5! Good evening, viewers.

We are now broadcasting live the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal!

Bayern Munich home vs. Arsenal!

Mars colliding with Earth!

The past head‑to‑head record of these two teams is no longer relevant!

Can Wenger finally avenge past humiliation tonight?

Can Bayern continue their terrifying dominance over London clubs?

Can Li Kang once again become the King of the Allianz Arena?

Let's wait and see!