After more than two months, the UEFA Champions League will resume in the 2011-12 season.
Two giant teams, Serie A champion AC Milan and Premier League powerhouse Arsenal, met in the knockout draw. This knockout match has undoubtedly become the focus of the match.
Before the game, public opinion was heated. This was different from the previous public opinion limited to the Premier League. Milan's global influence was fully reflected at this moment, and the whole world was discussing this game.
Although those real fans know that after Kaka leaves, Milan may not be able to beat Arsenal with the current situation.
But there are still many fake fans who are intoxicated with the powerful Rossoneri and even think that Milan, which won the Serie A championship last season, can easily win against the Gunners.
Coupled with the odds released by major betting companies, even some gun fans were a little shaken in the end.
The odds of Arsenal winning are extremely high, even reaching 4 to 1.
Even if this game is held at San Siro, such odds are abnormal.
You know, the Gunners recently beat Manchester United 8-1 and Blackburn Rovers 7-1!
Arsenal, which has achieved such wonderful results, can't be that much worse than Milan again, right?
But if you take a look at the comments of fans online, you will know why this situation occurs.
"Stop talking nonsense, Arsenal? Arsenal has only participated in the Champions League a few times in history? We Milan have already won 7 championships, but what about Arsenal? Didn't they only reach the final once?"
"No matter the lineup or strength, Arsenal is no match for us! Poor Arsenal still have to rely on Henry to support their appearance. Our big Ibrahimovic can crush you to death with one finger!"
"Don't mention to me that Arsenal beat Manchester United, and Manchester City also beat Manchester United, and then? Aren't these two 'small teams' going to play in the Europa League? They can make a splash in the Premier League and have the ability.
Come and play in the Champions League!”
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Bragging about one and criticizing the other has become a common practice in online scolding wars.
In the end, even England fans who were not Gunners fans couldn't stand it.
It's your business to disparage Arsenal, but why bring up other teams?
After all, the Arsenal is ranked third, and there is still hope of winning the championship this season. Why is it so bad when it comes to your mouth?
For a time, the English fans, who were using the arsenal as a cover, began to have a verbal spat with the Serie A fans. Various comparisons between the two teams escalated to a debate between Serie A and the Premier League.
Just watching the scolding battle is even more intense than the competition!
Lei Yu was speechless when he saw some people comparing himself with Ibrahimovic and Clarence Seedorf.
What is there to argue about? Why not just go on the field and play a game and let your strength speak for itself!
But later Lei Yu also realized that these fans were not him. In addition to simulating the game process through live broadcasts and FIFA, they really only had verbal abuse to insult their opponents.
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The day before the game, all Arsenal players came to Milan with the team.
Allego took the lead in talking about his views on tomorrow's game: "We only had two training sessions after the last round of Serie A, so I have to make a comprehensive assessment of the team's current situation, and also consider the absence of injured players.
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"Tomorrow's game is completely different from the match against Udinese in the league. We are very aware of Arsenal's strength. They play gorgeous football and every player is very good. Obviously Arsenal as a collective has expanded this advantage."
"In the game against Arsenal, we must invest a lot of energy on the defensive end. In addition, tomorrow's game is just the beginning. We believe that the game against Arsenal will be a two-leg, 180-minute contest."
Wenger also said a few polite words: "If I think we have no hope of winning the game, then I will stay at home. I don't want to waste my time."
"I think the wonderful thing about football is that you can win anywhere and we have shown that quality and I have full confidence in this team."
"Milan is a very strong opponent. We will take the initiative and they will respond positively. This should be an exciting game."
After the press conference, both Corriere dello Sport and Sky felt that Allegri was setting off smoke bombs, especially regarding the use of Boateng and Shaarawi, and speculated that Milan is more likely to adopt Boateng-Ibrahimovic-Ronald.
Binho's trident combination.
The news revealed by Arsenal has long been confirmed by many media that this Champions League knockout match will be Henry's last appearance on behalf of Arsenal.
Although Henry can theoretically participate in the North London Derby against Tottenham at the end of the month, the MLS, which starts in March, will never allow Henry to stay in the Premier League for that long.
At the very least, there should be two weeks left to return to the team and participate in training.
So for this Champions League, Wenger even excluded substitute goalkeeper Almunia from the squad, and declared that it was definitely worth it for Henry!
In other words, the decisive battle at San Siro will be Henry's farewell to the Arsenal.
Henry's departure is definitely a sad moment for the Gunners and fans, and his short-term return makes people feel like they have returned to the glory days of Highbury.
Before coming to San Siro, even former captain Adams paid a special visit to Henry and shared their feelings about parting with each other.
In an interview before the game, Henry said affectionately: "I haven't thought too much about it. I just want to help the team this night, even though I can only play one more game as an Arsenal player."
"Milan is still Milan, Arsenal is still Arsenal."
"I hope that after I leave, the young guns will continue the will of the Arsenal!"
At night, Lei Yu and Henry were in the same room.
The two of them had nothing to do and started playing games.
"Hey, Thierry, my rating has reached 89!"
Seeing his own values in the game, Lei Yu proudly showed off to Henry.
The 34-year-old Henry has bid farewell to the mainstream European leagues for a long time. Although he briefly returned to Arsenal, the official game rating was only 87.
Despite this, Henry is still top-notch in terms of shooting skills, breakthrough and other abilities.
"So, Lei, Arsenal will depend on you in the next few days!"
Henry manipulated the handle skillfully, but no matter how fast he accelerated, he could not catch up with Lei Yu who was rushing up with the ball.
There is no way, Henry is not a defensive player, he is weak in both physical fitness and defense.
In desperation, Henry had to switch the cursor to other teammates.
Even so, he could only watch Lei Yu twist the handle, use the combination of joystick and buttons, and make a set of tricks in front of him that were difficult to see in the competition.
Finally, Lei Yu made an emergency stop in front of goalkeeper Henry.
He hooked his toes and lifted the ball behind him.
Then, he lifted his back heel lightly and used a deliberate "scorpion tail swing" to lift the ball from the air into Henry's net.
"I won't play anymore, I won't play any more. I'm getting older and my reflexes can't keep up with young people like you!" Henry flicked the controller.
Over the years, he has also played football games with other teammates, but he has never been tortured so miserably!
"No, Henry, give it another try and I promise not to score so many goals!"
"What a bullshit! I don't have the habit of being tortured!"
Henry turned over and pulled the quilt away, and the room fell into silence.
Just when Lei Yu was about to start another game with the computer, Henry, who had his back turned, suddenly said in a deep voice: "Go to bed early, Lei. Tomorrow's San Siro is your stage!"