Episode [488]: Was He Really Seriously Injured?
April 8, 2010, Camp Nou Stadium, Barcelona, Spain.
Today there are countless fans gathered here, they all come to support their respective teams, and the atmosphere at the scene is full of jubilation.
There are really many Leeds United fans who came to the away game today. At a glance, it seems that they have reached 50 or 600 yuan. This time, Leeds United fans really came into action. And there were many Leeds United fans who did not have tickets and stood in the square outside the stadium.
This is really scary!
The Leeds United expeditionary force was so large that many media reporters were frightened. It seems that there are more fans without tickets than those with tickets. Barcelona's security personnel and police are busy, fearing that something unexpected will happen.
At the scene, Leeds United fans beat the drums and cheered for Leeds United.
The atmosphere is really very good, and the fans in front of the TV are very envious. If they had known this, they would have gone to watch the game live.
Of course, Barcelona's home fans also did a great job and made the atmosphere very, very good. Everyone at the scene gave thunderous applause to the players.
At this time, the players from both sides have already appeared and stood in the stadium. The game is really about to start. Today’s starting lineups for both sides are as follows:
Home team: Barcelona, head coach: Guardiola, formation: 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: Victor Valdes
Back four [from left to right]: Maxwell, Gerard Pique, Puyol and Alves
Midfield three [from left to right]: Iniesta, Marquez and Xavi
Front three [from left to right]: Pedro, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Leo Messi
This is today's starting lineup for Barcelona.
To be honest, there is only one change in this starting lineup from the first round of the match between the two sides, and that is that Pedro in the frontcourt replaced veteran Thierry Henry. It can be seen from this that Barcelona wants to do something today.
The speed in the frontcourt is faster and the impact is obviously stronger. Barcelona will not retreat.
At the same time, this frontcourt is faster and can counterattack quickly enough.
Obviously, Guardiola has made many preparations. This formation and starting lineup are really changeable. Barcelona is really going to fight Leeds United today.
Away team: Leeds United, head coach: Zhong Cheng, formation: 4-1-3-2
Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng
Back four [from left to right]: Patrick Evra, Kompany, Luiz and Lichtsteiner
Single midfielder: Sami Khedira
Midfield three [from left to right]: Marco Reus, Ozil and Cristiano Ronaldo
Double forward: Edinson Cavani and Alexander Pato
This is Leeds United's starting line-up today, and it's a surprise to many.
When will Leeds United's seriously injured striker Edinson Cavani return from injury? Why didn't they get any news? Edinson Cavani started today. Oh my God, this is too scary.
Previously, they had no news about Edinson Cavani's recovery from injury, or even news about returning to the court to participate in recovery training. How could he be healed now?
Many people are dumbfounded, this is not true.
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was shocked when he saw Edinson Cavani.
Of course, what surprised everyone even more was that Gareth Bale also returned from injury. Although he did not start today, he was sitting on the bench, waiting for his opportunity.
Everyone was shocked, Zhong Cheng was so shady.
Guardiola also stared at Zhong Cheng with wide eyes. This guy is really good at hiding. He actually covered up such a big thing, what a talent!
To be honest, this really shocked Guardiola.
It seems that Leeds United's strength has strengthened in this game.
However, he wasn't worried either. Because Edinson Cavani has obviously just recovered from injury, it's hard to say whether he is in form or not. He thought Zhong Cheng was too bold, why did he let Edinson Cavani start?
If he were Zhong Cheng, he would never dare to start Edinson Cavani, who had just recovered from a serious injury, in such a game. At this point, he really admired Zhong Cheng. Zhong Cheng was really amazing.
Today, there is another change in Leeds United's starting lineup and the first round, that is, the defensive midfielder is a single defensive midfielder, instead of teaming up with Mbia as a double defensive midfielder.
Today, both teams are not much different from the first round. They have made some small adjustments. I wonder how the two teams will play in this game?
At the beginning of the game, the first to kick off was the home team Barcelona.
Barcelona followed their familiar rhythm at the beginning, passing and controlling the ball, arranging Leeds United's defense, pulling back and forth horizontally, trying to open up space.
However, Leeds United's defense is very stable, the linkage is very strong, and the pace is consistent. Therefore, Barcelona really has no good chance.
Facing Leeds United's pressing, Barcelona forced a through ball.
With a bang, the football rolled forward. Unfortunately, he was directly intercepted by Sami Khedira on the way. Sami Khedira immediately pushed the football to the side, and Marco Reus rushed out like a cheetah, with great speed.
ah! The Barcelona fans at the scene were shocked because it was so fast.
Barcelona fans felt that as soon as a white light flashed in front of their eyes, they could hardly see Marco Reus.
Fast, really too fast.
Marco Reus was working hard today, because Gareth Bale was sitting on the sidelines. Now that this one has returned from injury, his position is somewhat unstable. He hopes that he can perform well enough to keep Gareth Bale on the bench.
After Marco Reus received the football, he suddenly threw the football out. The football rushed forward quickly and rolled past Dani Alves. Dani Alves immediately turned around and chased back.
To be honest, Dani Alves is also very fast. But this time, he was caught instantly by Marco Reus of Leeds United.
Dani Alves was stunned. When did Marco Reus become so fast?
Could it be that this guy took drugs today or took stimulants?
"Ah! Fast, it's really too fast. No one can stop Marco Reus today. He rushes up, very fast, Barcelona is going to be finished!" Eddie Gray roared excitedly.
Marco Reus caught up with the ball and cut inside sharply, heading directly towards Puyol. Puyol rushed out and was immediately in front of Marco Reus.
Marco Reus suddenly and unexpectedly gently pushed the football forward. The football went directly through the crotch, rolled past Puyol's crotch, and rolled directly behind him, in the middle.
"Danger!" Barcelona Sports commentator's voice broke!
With a bang, Edinson Cavani swept the football towards the back corner of the goal.
The Barcelona fans at the scene were stunned. This is dangerous.
With a bang, Victor Valdes immediately fell to the ground and blocked the football with one palm. The football immediately hit the sideline and rolled out of the baseline.
The Barcelona fans at the scene breathed a sigh of relief. It was really dangerous!
Zhong Cheng stood on the sidelines and kept applauding. Marco Reus did a very good job on this goal. There was a dragon coming from the wing. The speed is really fast and the passing power is also very good. Unfortunately, the opponent's goalkeeper performed well.
As soon as Victor Valdes got up, the Barcelona players rushed over, fearing his shoulders. This goal all depended on Victor Valdes.
Corner kick, Leeds United won a corner kick, which was also the first corner kick of the game.
Mesut Ozil of Leeds United was standing in the corner kick area. He glanced at Barcelona's penalty area and then passed the football to the back point with a direct arc.
Edinson Cavani, who was in the back post, jumped up, overpowered Gerard Pique, who was much taller than him, and slammed the football into the Barcelona goal.
The speed of the ball is staggering!
In front of the goal, Victor Valdez did not react.
With a clang, the football hit the crossbar of the goal hard, then bounced up quickly and directly bounced off the baseline.
"Oops! What a pity, Edinson Cavani's header is really powerful!" Eddie Gray said with great regret. This goal is really a pity.
Guardiola was shocked. What shocked him was not that Leeds United's shot hit the crossbar. But I am shocked by the state of Edinson Cavani!
Edinson Cavani's condition is really hot, as if he has just recovered from a serious injury. And look at the height Edinson Cavani jumped just now, how does it look like he has injured his leg? Is Edinson Cavani a player with a broken leg? You are a liar.
Edinson Cavani's move just now really shocked many people. Has this guy been injured before? Is it so awesome to jump so high?
Leeds United fans are very excited, this is such a surprise. Edinson Cavani didn't do anything wrong at all. It's really amazing and perfect.
Leeds United fans immediately gave Edinson Cavani a thunderous ovation.
Edinson Cavani clasped his head in both hands, feeling very regretful. Why did the ball hit the crossbar? Luck, luck is still not good.
Edinson Cavani immediately turned around and ran back into his own half.
Gerard Pique's eyes were fixed on the back of Edinson Cavani. Why is this guy so strong? Is this really hurt?
Edinson Cavani's bounce just now was really amazing.
Here, Victor Valdez drove the football away with his big foot. Ibrahimovic in the frontcourt held Sami Khedira behind him, and then gently pushed the football. It rolled to Xavi's feet. Xavi pushed forward easily and the football rolled towards Leo Messi.
Leo Messi didn't stop the ball, but knocked the ball away with his heel. Harvey rushed forward and pushed the football forward, and then immediately pushed the football to the side.
Dani Alves, who came up from the wing, pretended to cross, dunked back, and then directly pushed the football towards the corner of the penalty area.
Harvey rushed up to meet the ball and fired a blast.
With a bang, the football flew out quickly, flying towards the Leeds United goal.
The football really roared by, creating a gust of wind. The speed of the ball is really fast, and the Barcelona fans are all happy.
Unfortunately, the football missed the goal slightly and hit the billboard with a thunderous roar.