Chapter 746 Champions, None of Them Can Be Missing!

On the evening of April 29, Liverpool Anfield Stadium.

This is the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, with Liverpool at home against Manchester United.

Ferguson pays special attention to this away game, and has the strongest defensive lineup, hoping to win a draw on the road.

For Liverpool's top star Yang Yang, Ferguson arranged for O'Shea and Fletcher to focus on him.

Unexpectedly, only nine minutes into the opening, Liverpool took the lead in scoring.

Yang Yang took the ball on the left to plan an attack, dribbled the ball inside to attract the attention of the defense, and then passed the ball to Gerrard.

The Liverpool captain dribbled the ball at a high speed and went straight behind him. Crouch pushed the ball in front of the goal and opened the scoring for Liverpool.

Then the two sides played inextricably, until the 60th minute of the second half, when Yang Yang took the ball from the left and cut inward, made an oblique pass with his right foot, and Kuyt stepped in and pressed Evra's header to attack the goal. , for Liverpool to further expand the score.

In the end, Liverpool beat Manchester United 2-0 at home.

Although Yang Yang failed to score the whole game, he was still very active, actively attracting Manchester United's defensive attention and creating opportunities for his teammates. However, due to his poor ability to seize opportunities, Liverpool only scored two goals.

After the game, although Yang Yang only had one assist, he was still selected as the best player of the game.

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Entering May, the thirty-fifth round of the Premier League, Liverpool host Newcastle.

The latter is currently ranked 19th in the Premier League, and relegation is a sure thing.

After winning the title early, Benitez put all his attention on the Champions League away game next week and the FA Cup final, so this game was handled with a large rotation, but even so, Liverpool still Newcastle sacked Newcastle cleanly 3-0 at home.

In the 22nd minute, Kuyt assisted Benayoun to score first, and five minutes later, Gareth Barry assisted Kuyt to score.

In the 87th minute of the second half, Gareth Bell assisted Lucas Rewa to score.

The 3-0 victory over Newcastle showed everyone the overall strength of Liverpool and the high fighting spirit that the team has shown so far. Obviously, the team is united and striving towards the goal of winning the quadruple.

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May 5, Old Trafford, Manchester.

In the second leg of the Champions League semi-final, Liverpool played away to Manchester United.

This is also the sixth match between Liverpool and Manchester United this season, and in the first five games, Liverpool have won all of them, which has greatly reduced the confidence of Ferguson's team.

Even Ferguson, who has always been arrogant, had to admit before the game that it was difficult for the team to beat Liverpool to enter the final. The only thing he wanted was to beat Liverpool at his home to save face.

But Liverpool are obviously reluctant to give each other such a chance.

The Red Army showed an aggressive momentum from the beginning of the game and gained the upper hand right away, and in the 17th minute of the game, Yang Yang forced a breakthrough on the left and created a corner kick.

Xavi Alonso took the corner kick and Carragher headed in the penalty area to open the scoring for Liverpool.

And this goal almost completely broke up Manchester United's will to resist, not only because the aggregate score was 3-0, but also because Liverpool scored an away goal.

In other words, Manchester United must score four goals to reverse Liverpool, otherwise the Red Army will smoothly advance to the final.

After opening the scoring, Benitez and Liverpool began to play defensive counterattacks and did not intend to give Manchester United such a chance, which made Ferguson and Manchester United almost vomit blood from anger, but they were helpless.

Manchester United themselves did not dare to press heavily, because Liverpool's ability to counterattack is also feared.

In the end, in the dullness, the sixth double-red meeting of the season ended with a 1-0 away victory for Liverpool.

The Reds beat Manchester United six times this season, an unprecedented feat in the club's history.

And Ferguson had to admit after the game that Manchester United's state this season is indeed not as good as Liverpool's, especially on the offensive end, but he believes that Manchester United will perform better next season.

But no matter what, Liverpool finally defeated Manchester United with a total score of 3-0 and successfully advanced to the Champions League final.

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At the Emirates Stadium, Barcelona first beat Arsenal 1-0 at home in the first round, and then defeated the Gunners 3-1 away, and finally advanced to the final with a total score of 4-1.

The match between Liverpool and Barcelona, ​​the battle between Yang Yang and Messi, the battle between Benitez and Guardiola...

This is the matchup between the two most powerful and in-form teams in European football this season, and what is even more rare is that both Liverpool and Barcelona have already won the league championship ahead of schedule, and both have entered the cup competition at the same time. finals.

Because of the Premier League, Liverpool has one more League Cup title than Barcelona.

When the results of the Champions League semi-finals came out, fans all over the world began to look forward to it, waiting for the arrival of the peak match between the giants. Or is Barcelona, ​​led by Messi, better?

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On May 9, the thirty-sixth round of the Premier League.

Liverpool away to West Ham United.

Yang Yang continued to sit on the bench and did not appear in the starting lineup, but Gerrard started the game and opened the scoring for Liverpool only two minutes into the game.

In the 37th minute, it was Gerrard's own penalty kick, and he made it himself to expand the score for Liverpool.

Then until the 84th minute, Gareth Bell, who replaced Yang Yang's starter, scored another victory for Liverpool.

In the end, the Red Army defeated West Ham United 3-0 away.

Consecutive wins from the bench, Liverpool is not only strong, but also has reached its peak in state and morale.

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Three days later, due to the FA Cup weekend, the thirty-seventh round of the Premier League between Liverpool and Chelsea was adjusted to midweek, and the Reds played away to West Bromwich Albion.

With Gareth Barry's goal in the 28th minute and Kuyt's goal in the 63rd minute, Liverpool beat West Bromwich Albion 2-0 away.

Yang Yang didn't even make it to the squad this time, so he concentrated on recharging his energy and preparing for Saturday's FA Cup final.

Chelsea also beat Blackburn 2-0 at home with goals from Malouda and Anelka.

Both teams are gearing up for a good start to Saturday's FA Cup final.

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And on May 14, Spain held the Copa del Rey final.

Barcelona thrashed Athletic Bilbao 4-1.

Since then, Guardiola's side have swept the Spanish football scene with a double crown, while ambitiously trying to win the Champions League final.

Cruyff, the godfather of Barcelona, ​​even stated in the column that in the upcoming match in Rome, as long as Guardiola's team continues to insist on their passing and controlling play, they will definitely be able to beat Liverpool.

"Don't forget, no team has lost in the knockout rounds over the years and has been able to win the championship!"

But Cruyff's remarks quickly attracted the accusation of the British media, because Real Madrid lost in 2000 and 2002 respectively, but they also won the championship in the end. How can you say no?

The Catalan media quickly supported Cruyff and believed that Cruyff's statement was okay, because European football has experienced very obvious tactical innovations in recent years, especially from the 2003 to 2004 seasons. Tactics have developed by leaps and bounds, and any team that wants to make a difference in the Champions League must remain stable.

"Since 2002, no team has ever played in the knockout rounds and has been able to win the championship."

"And if the scope is expanded, since the reform of the Champions League, no team has ever lost at home in the knockout rounds and can finally win the championship."

It was clear that the Catalan press was making a case for Barcelona's Champions League final.

As for Cruyff and the Catalan media, Yang Yang made it clear in an interview with Liverpool's official website that it was true, but it didn't happen before, which doesn't mean it won't happen in the future.

"Liverpool will be the first!"

Yang Yang was full of confidence, and his powerful words boosted the morale of Liverpool.

The team has been winning consecutive battles recently, and even if it is on the bench, it is enough to cut melons and vegetables in the Premier League.

Now, there are only two finals standing in front of Liverpool.

Not only Yang Yang, but coach Benitez also said in an interview with the media that he is full of confidence in the team winning the Champions League.

"When it comes to the Champions League final, we are more experienced than our opponents, in the last five years we have reached the final three times and won it twice, including a comeback from three goals and the previous victory against AC Milan. "

"Obviously, we can handle the Champions League final better."

Gerrard also said that the dressing room is all geared up, "I think we are all ready."

However, the captain of Liverpool also reminded the players that the Champions League final is still to come, and the most important thing for Liverpool next is the FA Cup final, and Chelsea must not be able to play well.

"Hiddink is without a doubt a top manager and Chelsea is not easy to deal with."

"I think the most important thing for us right now is to put the Champions League final aside and focus on preparing for the FA Cup final. We hope to end the season with the best results."

Yang Yang agreed with Gerrard's remarks, saying that the team will continue to play every game steadily and steadily.

"I think we have enough strength to get this grade because we are the strongest."

In addition, Harvey Alonso, Crouch, Kuyt and other Liverpool players have also been interviewed by the media one after another, expressing their confidence and desire.

Everyone's goals are very clear, not only the FA Cup, but also the Champions League, Liverpool want it!

Can't miss one!