Chapter 729 Champions League Quarterfinals! (Seeking a Monthly Ticket)

Kearney training base.

The atmosphere at the base was a bit silent, and even the weather was gloomy and depressing.

Fabregas was left behind after training and Wenger wanted to talk to him.

"Francisco, I know you want to go back to Barcelona." Wenger cut to the chase. Seeing Cesc Fabregas want to defend, the professor had a rare stern face and waved his hand, "Okay, boy, let's be honest today."

Fabregas glanced at the coach in surprise, this is not like the old man's usual style.

"To be honest, I'm not willing to let you go." The professor said with emotion, "In 2003, you were only 16 years old when you first came here. You cry a lot and you always miss home."

"One night after get off work, I saw you crying alone on the training ground."

"Do you remember what you ate that day?"

"I remember." Cesc Fabregas nodded, "The pizza you made yourself tastes a bit salty."

"Hahaha." Wenger laughed loudly, "I haven't done it for a long time, I'm rusty."

Seeing the change in Fabregas' expression, Wenger waved his hand, "I'm not trying to persuade you to stay with emotion, I just want to express a meaning."

"You are a good boy." Wenger said, "But Arsenal don't owe you, and I don't owe you. On the contrary, I and the team owe you a favor."

Fabregas opened his mouth.

"Let me finish." Wenger said, "I know you have made up your mind to go, so I won't force you to stay."

"Barcelona wants you, I have no objection, but the transfer fee must meet Arsenal's requirements."

Fabregas hesitated to speak.

"Don't worry, Arsenal has never opened a black shop, but the price is fair." Wenger said, "If Barcelona can satisfy you, then you go to Barcelona. If they think it's settled and don't want to give a fair price, we Offers from other teams will be considered.”

"For example, Real Madrid, I know they have always wanted you too." Wenger paused and said slowly.

Fabregas was taken aback. How could he defect to Real Madrid when he was a La Masia root?

However, Cesc Fabregas understood what Wenger meant, and the old man stopped trying to keep him and opened the door for his transfer.

He can go to Barcelona, ​​but the transfer fee must be based on the market price.

Fabregas left.

Wenger sighed, the style of the conversation today is not his style.

However, they were all forced out.

Aston Villa sold Diego Costa and used the money to bring in Suarez and Modric, which made Wenger's heart beat.

Since Cesc Fabregas is determined to go, then let's go, but you have to bring a fair transfer fee to Arsenal.

Yes, until this time, Wenger did not expect to kill Barcelona severely.

It's not that he doesn't want to, with Cesc Fabregas' attitude that he doesn't want to go to Barcelona, ​​it would be nice to sell it for a fair price.

In fact, in the original historical process, Fabregas moved to Barcelona a few months later, and the transfer fee was only 33 million euros!

You know, Fabregas was worth 50 million euros in Germany at that time.

At that time, Real Madrid, Manchester United and many other teams were willing to pay 50 million euros or more for the transfer fee. However, because Fabregas would not go to Barcelona, ​​and Wenger's character, he did not want to make a deal with himself. The "godson" who was cultivated by one hand turned his face, and did not choose to force him to stay, or forced Fabregas to go to Real Madrid. Arsenal could only pinch their noses and admit it.

Now, being tortured by Aston Villa in succession, losing 1-5 in the League Cup final, and what Fang Jue said, Wenger finally became ruthless.

...

Aston Villa won the League Cup without celebrating.

On the one hand, the season is not over yet, and now is the time when the schedule is the tightest, and there is no such time.

In addition, a League Cup champion, Aston Villa has already looked down upon.

They are not Arsenal who have not won a championship for five years.

A few days later, in the 29th round of the Premier League, Aston Villa was tied 2-2 by Bolton away.

Fang Jue went into a rage after the game and scolded all the players bloody.

Then, a few hours later, Aston Villa received good news.

Manchester United, the second place in the league, lost. They lost 1 to 4 in the away game at the feet of Liverpool.

Diego Costa played one pass and one shot in the game, and he was the chief contributor to Liverpool's victory.

In this way, after the 29th round of the league, Aston Villa ranked first with 67 points, and Manchester United ranked second with 55 points, already 12 points behind Aston Villa.

With 9 rounds left in the league, the possibility of Aston Villa winning and defending the Premier League title increases infinitely.

Then came Manchester City's 54 points, Arsenal's 52 points, and Chelsea's 51 points, ranking third, fourth, and fifth.

It is worth mentioning that after the 2-2 draw with Bolton, Aston Villa's unbeaten Premier League cross-season games have reached 54 games.

Fang Jue's team is creating an incredible record.

They are getting closer and closer to the longest unbeaten record of 58 games in the five major leagues created by AC Milan.

Subsequently, Aston Villa ushered in the second round of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals against AC Milan.

Before the game, Galliani, the vice chairman of AC Milan club, used Milan's "Champions League DNA" to cheer for the team.

Losing 2-4 in the first round, AC Milan only needs a 3-0 to advance in this game. It is not impossible.

March 9, Villa Park Stadium.

The referee blew the whistle for the end of the game, and the cheers at Villa Park were loud.

Aston Villa scored a goal in the second half and once took a 2-0 lead. At the last moment, Boateng scored a face-saving goal for Milan.

In the absence of Andriy Shevchenko and Mane, Aston Villa relied on Gareth Bale's pass and goal and Ronaldo's goal to beat AC Milan 2-1 at home.

In the end, the Premier League leader Aston Villa eliminated the Serie A leader AC Milan with a total score of 6-3 and advanced to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

Since AC Milan stood at the top of Europe in 2007, it has not won a knockout match for four consecutive years, and the Rossoneri has begun to decline.

...

In the other matchups, Valencia was eliminated by Schalke 04, Rome was bloodbathed by Donetsk, and another tragedy was created.

Arsenal won 2-1 in the first leg and were beaten 3-1 away by Barcelona.

In order for the team to win, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger frequently made smoke bombs before the game, saying that the main striker Robin van Persie will miss the game due to injury, for which he was ridiculed by the Spanish media.

In this game, Van Persie, who was originally declared unavailable by Wenger, suddenly appeared in the starting lineup. It's a pity that Wenger's carefully prepared surprise weapon has largely become the "sinner" of the Arsenal team.

Before the end of the first half, Van Persie received a yellow card for bringing down Barcelona defender Dani Alves in the frontcourt.

In the 56th minute of the second half, Van Persie completed a shot when the referee whistled for offside. As a result, he was shown another yellow card by the referee Busacca and was sent off for accumulating red cards.

This penalty can be said to be the turning point of the whole game. It was after that that the Barcelona team eliminated their opponents by scoring two goals in a row by virtue of their superiority in numbers.

Van Persie, who became a 'sinner', explained after the game that he didn't hear the referee's whistle because of the noise at the scene.

And the head coach Wenger angrily blocked the referee for questioning after the game. He even said: "The referee killed the game. It is ridiculous that Van Persie was sent off. Only people who have never played football would make this kind of punishment."

Interestingly, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola also expressed support for Wenger's statement. He said: "The second yellow card received by Van Persie, the referee's penalty is indeed a bit too harsh. I can understand Wenger very well. , losing a striker in a big game like this is of course annoying."

From the rule point of view, the referee showed Van Persie a second yellow card. There was nothing wrong with that, but...it was indeed a bit too harsh.

On the Premier League side, the media and relevant people have voiced their support for Wenger.

Chelsea captain Terry said directly, 'This is normal operation. '

Fang Jue called to comfort Wenger. The professor seemed a little frustrated and reminded Fang Jue to be careful if he encountered Barcelona.

Fang Jue looked at his 'black card' and expressed his peace of mind.

He also made a bad move for Wenger. With this red card, Fabregas can't sell Barcelona for an extra eight million euros?

The professor paused, "You are right."

Fang Jue was a little stunned. Is this still the elegant and honest professor? Followers, how did it become like this? !

The next day, UEFA conducted the UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw ceremony.

Chelsea drew Manchester United and will stage a Premier League civil war.

Barcelona drew Shakhtar Donetsk.

Real Madrid drew Schalke 04.

Aston Villa met their old rival Inter Milan in the group stage.

Fang Jue refused to admit that this was a good sign in an interview. He said that the Triple Crown winner who entered the knockout round is not easy to mess with, and the team's luck is not very good.

Anyway, Barabara, what is Inter Milan's strength, the group stage is just an accident, and it cannot be used as a reference. Aston Villa must be careful, Inter Milan, who is determined to revenge, is difficult to deal with.

The English media thought Fang Jue was too careful.

The Italian media was more happy. They felt that Fang Jue was right. Inter Milan, which entered the knockout round, was worth looking forward to.

Their requirements are not too high. If they kill Aston Villa at home and draw with Aston Villa away, they can advance unbeaten, and they don't want to think about double-killing Aston Villa. .

Fang Jue poured a bowl of chicken soup for Inter Milan, turned his head, and opened champagne at home to celebrate...

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