Episode【234】: Familiar yet Strange Place

In the last three rounds of the Premier League, Leeds United's opponents are Liverpool, Everton and Middlesbrough. Two home games and one away game. The situation is very grim!

Of these three teams, Middlesbrough is slightly easier to deal with, while the other two teams are not easy to deal with. More importantly, Leeds United will face Liverpool after just fighting Barcelona. This is a very, very bad thing.

It seems that it is really difficult for Leeds United to surpass Arsenal.

However, it's not all bad news for Leeds United, there is some good news.

Arsenal's last three rounds are against Chelsea, Manchester United and Stoke City. These three opponents are much more difficult to deal with than Leeds United's three opponents. Of course, the main ones are Chelsea and Manchester United. These two teams are currently chasing the Premier League championship. Obviously they want to fight Arsenal to the death. Therefore, Leeds United still has the chance to overtake Arsenal. of opportunity.

The competition for the top four in this league is really fierce.

The competition for the Premier League title is also very fierce. Now Manchester United holds the top spot, three points ahead of Liverpool. And Liverpool is three points ahead of Chelsea. These three teams are now holding back their energy to compete for the Premier League championship next year.

In the last three rounds, Manchester United's opponents are Manchester City, Arsenal and Hull City. To be honest, this schedule is not easy. Manchester City and Arsenal are not easy to deal with. Hull City is relatively easy. Some.

Liverpool's opponents in the last three rounds are Leeds United, West Bromwich Albion and Tottenham Hotspur. This schedule is obviously not that easy to deal with. Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur are both They are very capable, and they are all capable of overturning the Liverpool team. It is also very difficult for the Liverpool team to win the championship.

Chelsea's opponents in the last three rounds are Arsenal, Blackburn and Sunderland. This is currently the easiest schedule among the top five. As long as they get past Arsenal, they can easily win the three points. Winning streak.

Therefore, the top three currently have a chance to win the Premier League championship.

It’s hard to say who will win the Premier League championship this season!

The competition for the Premier League title this season is really too fierce. Unfortunately, Leeds United faded out of the competition for the Premier League title early and missed the opportunity to complete the unprecedented honor of winning the Premier League title for four consecutive years.

Of course, Leeds United's focus this season has not been on the Premier League. Leeds United's main goal is the Champions League. Now, Leeds United is getting closer and closer to the goal set by Zhong Cheng. Now they only need to get over the hurdle of Barcelona, ​​and then they can advance to the final.

Now Zhong Cheng is leading the Leeds United players in preparing for the upcoming second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. At this time, Guardiola led the Barcelona players to Leeds United to face Leeds United away from home.

Countless media reporters flocked to the hotel where Barcelona was stationed. They were all going to interview people from Barcelona, ​​especially Pique!

Pique is revisiting his old hometown. He has a glorious past at Leeds United!

Pique also has a very, very high status in the hearts of Leeds United fans. Now everyone wants to know how Pique is doing in Barcelona?

To be honest, Leeds United fans still miss Pique very much!

If Barcelona hadn't taken a fancy to Pique, Pique would still be Leeds United's main centre-back. Unfortunately, Barcelona really couldn't refuse Pique's call, and finally chose to leave Leeds United and join Barcelona.

To be honest, Leeds United fans are very uncomfortable right now.

Leeds United fans are very unhappy with Barcelona, ​​and some even hate Barcelona because these guys robbed their defense of the sea.

Now Leeds United finally faces Barcelona. Leeds United fans hope that the team can teach Barcelona a lesson and let Barcelona know how powerful the Leeds United people are. This is something Barcelona cannot match!

Yes, now Leeds United fans want to take a breath and disgust Barcelona.

Media reporters are now interviewing Barcelona head coach Guardiola. Guardiola said: "Obviously, Leeds United is a very strong team, especially their defense, so coming to the away game is very important. It is also a very big test for our Barcelona. But what I want to say is that our Barcelona must score in this game, otherwise, our Barcelona will be eliminated. Such a thing is absolutely not allowed to happen! "

Obviously, Barcelona is here for the final victory.

FC Barcelona is now going to advance to the final of this season's UEFA Champions League, and they feel like they don't take Leeds United seriously.

Zhong Cheng doesn't care much now. The more they act like this, the better it will be for Leeds United.

Guardiola also said: "Of course I know that Gerrard once played here. To be honest, I have to thank Mr. Loya. It was he who trained Gerrard so well and was able to play at such a young age. With such strength, Mr. Loya is really, really powerful!"

Guardiola also said at this time: "If possible, I hope to bring Kompany from Leeds United to our Barcelona, ​​so that Kompany can take over Puyol's class in the future and become Gerrard's best partner, after all, the two have worked together very well since they were at Leeds United!"

Well, this guy Guardiola has also started poaching.

Zhong Cheng could feel that Guardiola was not joking, he really wanted to take away Kompany. Zhong Cheng frowned, this guy really doesn't come when he's kind, and he's not kind when he comes!

Of course, Zhong Cheng feels that Kompany is not stupid and he will not choose to leave. At least at this time, he will not choose to leave. After all, Puyol can still replace him for at least one or two years. If he transfers to Barcelona now, will he play as a substitute?

Obviously, it is better to stay in Leeds United and play the main role than to go to Barcelona and be on the bench.

Zhong Cheng is not worried about Kompany. Guardiola's attack is not lethal to Leeds United.

Guardiola finally emphasized one point: "We will definitely win, we will definitely advance!"

Obviously, Guardiola is full of confidence now.

Regarding this, Zhong Cheng really doesn't know what to say. Since you don't have confidence, then I'll see you in the game!

Yes, Zhong Cheng did not accept any interviews this time, making Leeds United look very mysterious.

It wasn't until the day of the game that Zhong Cheng led the Leeds United players to appear in front of everyone, which attracted crazy pursuit from the fans and media reporters at the scene. Media reporters all want to interview Zhong Cheng. Do you know what Leeds United have been doing these days? Have you prepared some secret weapon?

Zhong Cheng still did not accept any interviews from media reporters. Even in the routine interview before the game, Zhong Cheng said lightly: "We will go all out for this game!"

Then, Zhong Cheng remained tight-lipped and said nothing.

This makes media reporters itchy, what on earth is Leeds United doing?

I'm afraid at this time, Guardiola couldn't sit still anymore. He also wanted to know what Zhong Cheng was up to, right?

It's a pity that neither Guardiola nor the media reporters know what Zhong Cheng is doing?

For this game, a lot of people came to the scene. The Crown Stadium, which can accommodate 60,000 fans, was really full today. There were very, very many Leeds United fans at the scene. Some of these fans came from far away. Many of them came here from the easternmost, southernmost and remote parts of Yorkshire, and came to the Crown Stadium. , come and watch this game.

The Leeds United fans at the scene were wearing white jerseys today, waving Leeds United flags, and cheering for the Leeds United players.

Leeds United fans are full of expectations for this game. They hope that Leeds United can defeat Barcelona and advance to the UEFA Champions League final. Leeds United fans have been waiting for this day for a long, long time.

Leeds United fans sang the Leeds United team anthem and cheered for the Leeds United players.

At this time, the Leeds United players walked into the stadium under the leadership of the referee. Players from both sides walked out and the game was about to start.

"Okay, now let's introduce to you the starting lineups of both sides today!" Eddie Gray said.

Today’s starting lineups for both sides are as follows:

Away team: Barcelona, ​​head coach: Guardiola, formation: 4-3-3

Goalkeeper: Valdes

Back four [from left to right]: Eric Abidal, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol and Dani Alves

Midfield three [from left to right]: Andres Iniesta, Rafael Marquez and Xavi

Three forwards [from left to right]: Thierry Henry, Samuel Eto'o and Leo Messi

This is Barcelona's starting lineup today, and this is a lineup that Barcelona often uses this season. Of course, Guardiola not only used this lineup throughout the season, but also changed it frequently. He used the 4-4-2 formation many times. Today he used an offensive formation and sent out a lot of attacking players. Obviously They are going to fight Leeds United to the end.

This is also the first time Pique has returned to play against Leeds United after leaving the Leeds United Fire. This is also the first time Pique has come to Leeds United's new home stadium, the Crown Stadium.

To be honest, Pique always felt like he was in a dream when he saw this home court.

This stadium is much better than the Elland Road Stadium. Pique is a little regretful at this time. He has not been able to play in this game as a Leeds United player. Pique also knows that he will never be able to realize this wish in his life, because he will play for Barcelona until he retires.

Pique's heart is still very, very complicated!

"This is Barcelona's starting lineup, which is very offensive. Next we have to take a look at Leeds United's starting lineup." Mark Lawrenson said immediately.

Home team: Leeds United, head coach: Zhong Cheng, formation: 4-2-3-1

Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng

Back four [from left to right]: Ivanovic, Kompany, David Luiz and Lichtsteiner

Double defensive midfielder: Seydou Keita and Yaya Toure

Midfield three [from left to right]: Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo

Lone forward: Diego Milito

Because one of Leeds United's main forwards, Edinson Cavani, was seriously injured and the forward players were a little tight, Zhong Cheng directly chose to change the formation, from a double forward to a single forward. In this case, the counterattack is actually more direct and faster, because Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo will have more space. The threats of these two people will increase exponentially, but Diego Milito's task is much heavier, and he will even be reduced to a supporting role and become a fixed center forward.