The match between Liverpool and Barcelona has touched the hearts of thousands of people. Before the game has begun, celebrities from all walks of life in Barcelona have long been sitting in VIP rooms. Chinese Consul General in Barcelona Yang Xiong, Barcelona Mayor Eleu, Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, Paz Vijay, Barcelona Chairman Laburta and Vice Chairman Rossel. However, the two presidents who were exposed to have conflicts were not in a VIP room. Rossel was alone in a private room, while Laburta and Liverpool's new chairman Gillette sit together...

Gillette did not participate in the match where Liverpool set a record for winning streak in the Premier League. Although that game is of great significance, its opponent is very weak. Although Liverpool fans have some complaints, they did not react much. However, if neither US president comes in this battle with Barcelona, ​​Liverpool fans may doubt the purpose of the two Americans acquiring Liverpool.

This is the first time that Gillette sat in the VIP box as the chairman of a wealthy family. He is a little nervous. Although Barcelona is not hot at this moment, he unbuttoned his shirt, took off his coat, and went out for a walk. Compared with Laburta, who was sitting there as steady as Mount Tai, he was like a young fan who watched the home team game for the first time.

In the distant China, Zhang Shubin, Zhang Youzhen and Zhao Muyu have turned on the TV and waited for the start of the game. They have not returned to the UK yet. For the Chinese, the Lantern Festival is the year before the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. After finally returning to the country once, it is difficult for them to get out if they want to leave.

At this moment, Chinese football reporters and commentators definitely have no time for the New Year. They came to Barcelona, ​​Spain a few days ago, including Gao Fei's girlfriend Jia Ya. She just took a shot of Chen Yu's warm-up and sent it to Gao Fei through the Internet, and Gao Fei passed it on the Chinese football forum.

After the famous commentator Huang Jian wanted to leave CCTV, another commentator, He Huihe, gradually took over. Today is the highlight of this scene that countless fans were looking forward to.

"...Hello, dear fans in front of the TV, the players have come out of the locker room, now let's take a look at the starting lineup of both sides: Barcelona's lineup: 1-Valdes; 2-Beretti, 4-Marcos, 5-Puyor, 11-Zambrota; 3-Mota, 6-Xavi, 20-Deco; 19-Messi, 22-Saviola, 10-Ronaldinho

Liverpool's lineup: 25-Reiner; 2-Aberoa, 23-Carrag, 5-Ager, 6-Riser; 22-Sisoko, 14-Alonso, 17-Bellamy; 8-Gerard; 9-Chen Yu, 15-Crouch.

Barcelona is still in the 433 formation, but Etoo has not appeared in the starting lineup, nor has it been in the substitute lineup. It seems that the bombardment incident has a great impact on Barcelona. The strength of the African Cheetah cannot be underestimated. He can rank in the top five in the forwards of today's world football. Liverpool's defender is strong and tall, but his speed is slow. Without Etoo, Liverpool will definitely have fewer worries in offense.

Liverpool's fight obviously did not have much impact on the team. Riser and Bellamy all started surprisingly, but what is even more surprising is that Aberoa, who transferred during the winter break, actually appeared in the starting lineup. Before the game, Aberoa said that he could defend Ronaldo, which made Barcelona feel very disdainful. Ronaldo laughed at Aberoa and said that he should fight for the start first. In fact, Liverpool's right-back Finnan has outstanding strength. If Finnan has no injury, Aberoa, who has not integrated safely, will find it difficult to get the chance to play. But today, Benitez unexpectedly let Aberoa start, and put Finnan on the bench. This is indeed a dangerous move..."

Barcelona coach Rijkaard also felt extremely confused. Bellamy and Rijkaard could not play as expected. Both of them were indispensable players in Liverpool's play. Bellamy's speed was unmatched in Liverpool except Chen Yu. Rijkaard felt strong and physically capable, and had a long-range shot. If they were not able to play, it would have a great impact on Liverpool. But why did Abello A start? Rijkaard thought it could not think of where Abello A was stronger than Finnan. Did he say before the game that he could defend Ronaldo and fool Benitez? Rijkaard felt that this possibility was very small. The most likely thing was that Benitez thought that Abello A was more familiar with Ronaldo and bet that Abello A could defend Ronaldo like in Coruña.

However, Rijcard was not worried. In his heart, Ronaldo is the world's number one person and may perform poorly in some unimportant games. However, in such a world-renowned Champions League knockout round, Rijcard did not think that any defender could defend Ronaldo by his own strength alone.

What Rijkaard is worried about is Chen Yu and Gerald, who are the most terrifying existences in Liverpool.

Gerald has a tenacious fighting spirit and abundant physical fitness. He can become a mainstay in defense and often break the deadlock in offense. He is definitely a leader-level player.

Not to mention Chen Yu, in three games against Barcelona, ​​Chen Yu scored 6 goals and snatched a priceless Champions League trophy from Barcelona. It is no exaggeration to say that Chen Yu is Barcelona's life-and-death enemy.

Rijcard once wanted to get Chen Yu, but Chen Yu was seriously injured in the final, so Barcelona had to give up. But this is not bad. No matter what, this Chinese will no longer be a problem for Barcelona, ​​but the enemy is narrow. Unexpectedly, the Chinese will become a roadblock on Barcelona's road ahead again.

Not to mention, Jekaard was full of resentment. After Liverpool captain Gerrard and Barcelona captain Puyor exchanged team flags and emblems for a photo, the Champions League quarter-finals officially kicked off with the whistle of German referee Fader.

The first kick-off was the away team Liverpool. Liverpool, wearing white away uniforms, had already won 15 consecutive games in the league, but in the Champions League knockout round, they did not show their storm of destruction in the league, but instead narrowed the distance between the three lines, fought in the midfield, and used long passes to threaten Barcelona's goal.

Barcelona people are very familiar with this move. In the group stage, Mourinho's Chelsea defeated Barcelona with this tactic and was very good at learning. And in Valencia, Benitez, who defeated Barcelona with defense and counterattack in Valencia, of course, would not miss the reference.

However, Rijkaard and his players are not afraid. When the opponent defeats them with this trick, they will certainly not fail to study countermeasures. Barcelona's countermeasures are to place two midfielders in front of the central defender to strengthen protection of the defense line. At the same time, strengthen the control of the ball in the midfield and frontcourt, minimize mistakes, and allow the opponent to touch the ball as little as possible. No matter how good the opponent's counterattack is, it is not possible to score goals in every opportunity. The less time the opponent has to control the ball, the fewer opportunities they get and the fewer opportunities to counterattack. This is the essence of Barcelona football. No matter any coach coaches Barcelona, ​​possession of the ball is a theme that will never change.

Although Liverpool has not played against Barcelona for a long time, there are many players familiar with Barcelona in their team, such as Reina, Garcia, Aberoa, Chen Yu, and coach Benitez, so Liverpool's familiarity with Barcelona is definitely the deepest in the Premier League except for Chelsea.

After the game started, Liverpool players cherish every opportunity to take possession. They know that the ball will never be under their feet for too long. If they can't seize every opportunity to take possession, they have no hope of taking a point and a away goal at the Camp Nou.

The ball was passed from Crouch to Chen Yu's feet, from Chen Yu to Gerald's feet, and then returned to defender Carragher. At this time, Barcelona's players had already pressed three-quarters of the half to Liverpool. Barcelona strikers Saviola and Messi had already penetrated into Liverpool's penalty area to press.

Saviola and Messi are both Argentine stars and both Ballon d'Or winners in the World Youth Championship. Their characteristics are also very similar, with fast speed, fast foot frequency and excellent skills. The two pressed over. Liverpool players did not dare to be careless. Carragher passed to Aberoa. Ronaldinho in this position pressed a little slower, and Ronaldinho did not like defense, so it was much safer here.

Abero A bragged before the game, and the coach gave him the chance to prove himself. Now his teammate gave him the ball again. Abero A didn't want to drive the ball out with a big foot. He saw Ronaldinho running forward slowly and making a pressing look. Abero A boldly pushed the ball behind Ronaldinho and gently crossed Ronaldinho.

Aberoa's move was very pleasing, and Liverpool fans cheered, but Benitez frowned and showed a dissatisfaction on his face. Because it is meaningless to pass over the opponent's forward in his backcourt, it cannot form an offense and cannot create a situation where he plays more with less. If the opponent's forward intercepts the ball, it will immediately form a counterattack, especially for superstars like Ronaldinho. If the ball is cut off by him, it will be fatal.

Rijcard is also a smart coach. He smiled when he saw Abello A pass by Ronaldo and felt that if Abello A continues to play like this, Barcelona players will definitely teach him a profound lesson. In terms of high-pressing, no team can do better than Barcelona.
Chapter completed!