Chapter 382 The former shrewd three, now the giant!
The mentality of the Paris Saint-Germain generals exploded.
Having experienced many battles, they know exactly what Manchester City is planning.
Just hit their defensive counterattack!
I don’t want a Bilian.
In the first half, there was some back-and-forth, but in the second half, the fence was tightened to prevent counterattacks.
Utilitarian, too utilitarian!
Is it worthy of being the defending Premier League champion?
There are many teams in European football that are famous for their counter-attack tactics. Before the decline of Serie A, they all played counter-attack tactics, except for Roma during Spalletti's time.
Chelsea has relied on defensive counterattacks since its rise.
Every team led by Mourinho has the same style.
Defensive counterattack.
Now there is Atletico Madrid in La Liga, who is also fighting against counterattacks!
Although some fans like these anti-counterattack teams, many fans also dislike them.
In general, the development of football definitely promotes offense.
Only in this way can the game be more exciting, please and cultivate more fans to love this sport.
Therefore, there is also a disdain for utilitarian football.
Is Manchester City utilitarian?
It depends on the situation.
At Paris Saint-Germain's home court, their pragmatism is more like obeying their status as a guest.
If we also play anti-counterattack at home, it will obviously be utilitarian.
Paris Saint-Germain can only bite the bullet and launch a strong attack, and at the same time increase its aggressiveness on the defensive end.
Manchester City shrunk their defense, and Fernando and Fernandinho were effective in protecting the defense and acting as a barrier.
Paris Saint-Germain's offense struggled to create a threat in the gaps, and sporadic shots did not test Joe Hart.
At critical moments, Paris Saint-Germain fans expect their stars to step up and turn the tide.
But Ibrahimovic fell into the normal critical moment of invisibility.
The momentum is very positive, but it is like a headless fly.
When it was time to test Yaya Toure's organizational creativity, the shortcomings in this area were also clearly exposed.
Manchester City fans know Yaya Toure too well.
Seeing him struggling in the attacking midfielder position and being unable to deliver a good pass, Manchester City fans were worried.
"He always wanted to play as a midfielder when he was with us last year, but he couldn't do it at all. He thought he could play as a midfielder because he had a long shot?
He underestimated the role of the attacking midfielder."
"The technical requirements for the attacking midfielder are too high, and the overall situation and the delicate passing skills are too demanding. To be fair, if he concentrates on playing as an offensive and defensive central midfielder or a B2B midfielder, he will definitely be world-class, but...
..."
“But since helping Manchester City win the Premier League championship, he has been unwilling to do the dirty work and was even a little lazy last season!
When a star starts to act like a big star, it means things start to go downhill."
"Fortunately, he got out, otherwise he might have harmed us!"
Paris Saint-Germain continued to commit fouls to stifle Manchester City's threatening offensive, and the midfield and backfield players were all in trouble.
In the 74th minute of the game, Hao Qiang intercepted the ball from Yaya Toure from behind while returning to defense.
Yaya Toure suddenly looked ugly. When he turned around to counterattack, Hao Qiang had already released the ball.
The pressure on Paris Saint-Germain's backcourt defense suddenly increased sharply.
In order to avoid being fouled by the opponent and stifling the threatening offensive, Manchester City's fast break coordination is more delicate.
Navas rushed forward from the right and crossed the ball in advance when he encountered Maxwell.
Silva was entangled by Matuidi and decisively chose to miss the ball.
At this time, Hao Qiang, who followed up from the middle, calmly controlled the ball and continued to advance.
The mentality of Paris Saint-Germain fans is shattered.
Where are people?
Where is the person guarding Hao Qiang?
"Damn it, Yaya Toure was taking a walk and didn't chase after him!"
"It's outrageous. Hao Qiang can retreat from the front line to assist the defense line, but he can't come back in the frontcourt!"
"He's like an uncle!"
When Cabaye's pursuit was about to arrive, Hao Qiang passed the ball diagonally to the left.
After cutting inside, Aguero retreated instead of advancing. After controlling the ball, he retreated and then sent a precise cross.
At this time, Silva got rid of Matuidi, who also pursued Hao Qiang.
Silva controls the ball forward and delivers a diagonal pass to the ground.
The football rolled behind Maxwell, and Navas was seen running wildly to take advantage of the offensive depth.
Control the ball and go straight inside into the penalty area.
Hao Qiang pounced in front of the goal and led Thiago Silva to closely mark him.
Marquinhos goes to block Navas's cross.
Navas teleports out through an inverted triangle.
Hao Qiang turned around and looked around. The scene that caught his eye made him dodge immediately.
Aguero took the last step to the middle of the penalty area, and Matuidi was nearby. However, Aguero took the first step to meet the ball and fired furiously. Matuidi was still a step slower.
Siligu's arm touched the football during the save, but it was more like being hit by the football.
The speed of the ball was too fast, and Aguero's ball was so fierce and domineering.
The football refracted downwards and bounced into the goal!
Manchester City fans were ecstatic.
When Aguero ran to the sidelines to celebrate, all the Manchester City players smiled and ran away with relaxed steps.
"This goal is so team-like! It is simply a classic masterpiece of teamwork!"
"The cycle of forward movement, transfer, and interspersed running of players is also a textbook example."
"4:1! Let Paris Saint-Germain go to sleep, but remember, don't be so crazy when you meet Manchester City in the future!"
Paris Saint-Germain fans were so angry that they even began to boo their team.
They pointed their finger directly at Yaya Toure.
Compared with the enthusiasm of the Manchester City team, the performance of some players in Paris Saint-Germain is unsatisfactory.
If Yaya Toure hadn't been intercepted, it would have been Ibrahimovic who should have been targeted by the fans.
Hao Qiang is the center, and Ibrahimovic is also the center.
Apart from anything else, Hao Qiang can retreat to the backcourt to defend, but what about Ibrahimovic?
At this time, the entire Paris Saint-Germain team was in dire straits.
Manchester City is not only strong, but also stable!
There is roughness and fineness.
Their strength scares them.
Blanco sighed, the gap was all-round.
It’s not just about who has the most stars on paper.
Manchester City's tacit understanding of cooperation alone may be difficult for Paris Saint-Germain to match.
Pellegrini nodded slightly.
The first half was 2:1, and two goals were scored in the second half.
Their current advantage gives them confidence to advance to the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
Substitutions for Paris Saint-Germain.
Lucas Junior replaces Lavezzi.
Lavezzi bowed his head and left the field amid unbridled jeers from Manchester City fans.
"Based on his performance, how dare he make such nonsense before the game?"
"It depends on your face. As long as you have a thick skin, it doesn't matter how you behave."
"It's hard for Hao Huang. I'm afraid I just feel like I've encountered an annoying fly."
"Of course. Do you think Hao Huang is paying attention to them?"
When Paris Saint-Germain set up their formation, Hao Qiang stood at the edge of the center circle waiting for them to kick off.
Ibrahimovic and Yaya Toure both glanced at Hao Qiang "accidentally", but found that Hao Qiang's expression did not fluctuate, as if he was focused on the game.
But it is easy for them to interpret it as a kind of indifference.
I don't even think about showing off to them.
Maybe as one of the three recognized super giants in the world, Hao Qiang really doesn't need to target them.
Downgrade!
This completely split the mentality of Paris Saint-Germain's two stars.
The entire Paris Saint-Germain team was not only hurt by the beating, but their mentality was also ruined!
After kick-off, launch a fierce attack at any cost.
There is no need to play any ground passes and cuts, just go to the side road to lob!
Manchester City's defense suddenly became trembling.
Ibrahimovic, Yaya Toure and Cavani, this formation really put great pressure on Manchester City's defense.
But Paris Saint-Germain's defense also became very empty.
In the 81st minute of the game, Joe Hart punched out the cross from Lucas Jr. in a hurry.
Then he hurriedly retreated to the door.
Seeing Silva controlling the ball in the backcourt, Joe Hart was relieved.
Silva passed the ball diagonally to the wing, and Clichy quickly advanced from the left.
Hao Qiang and Aguero switched positions to the left to connect.
After hitting the wall on the left side of the frontcourt and cooperating, he penetrated Vandeveer's defense.
Clichy continued to dribble downfield.
At this time, Hao Qiang moved in and cut into the middle.
Aguero took the initiative to meet Clichy from the front.
The two of them virtually changed positions twice in a short period of time!
Thiago Silva had no idea what was happening ahead, so he went to restrict Clichy.
As a result, Clichy passed the ball short behind him. Thiago Silva braked and turned around and saw Aguero coming, and it was beyond his reach to defend and press.
Aguero dribbled the ball forward and then passed the ball vigorously.
The football rolled quickly to the center of the goal and was hit into the goal with a powerful kick from Hao Qiang who was running forward!
Siligu was too late to attack, and was completely dealt a blow.
There is no way!
Manchester City fans went crazy.
Hao Qiang scored a hat trick and captured the Parc des Princes!
Paris Saint-Germain fans are in mourning!
"1:5 at home? These guys earn sky-high annual salaries, and they play like this?"
"If we just dominate Ligue 1, do we need to pay such a high cost?"
"Is it our turn to worry? We don't have to pay for it."
Hao Qiang's light is dazzling and dazzling.
Pellegrini walked to the sidelines and applauded. Manchester City's overall performance and the performances of Hao Qiang and Aguero were all very exciting.
This is the foundation for Manchester City to reach the top of the European competition this season.
They are not perfect.
But no team is perfect.
Hao Qiang and Aguero were replaced after 2 minutes.
They are also tied with Chelsea on points in the league.
Manchester City needs to balance the consumption of two-front operations.
Hao Qiang walked out with his head held high and his expression indifferent.
Ibrahimovic and Yaya Toure on the field did not dare to look at him anymore, feeling extremely uncomfortable.
This is not about letting the tiger go home.
This is downright self-inflicted!
Manchester City retreated.
Paris Saint-Germain continues to bombard.
Dzeko and Nasri, who came on as substitutes for Manchester City, had good offensive opportunities in the little time left.
But the two took turns to play out the story of missed opportunities.
Under Paris Saint-Germain's almost crazy offensive, they failed to score a goal. Instead, when the game entered stoppage time, Maxwell made a pass from the wing and Demichelis appeared back in front of the defense to make a clearance.
Made a mistake and blocked the ball into his own goal!
Self-inflicted mistake!
Paris Saint-Germain recovered a goal.
2:5.
Fans have mixed feelings.
"This goal is more like we tried our best but couldn't score. The Manchester City players couldn't stand it anymore and took the initiative to help us score..."
"What's the point? We'll all be handed death notices after the game anyway."
"This year's Champions League has stopped at the top 16, so we can prepare for next season early."
"Oh, it's not too demanding. Let's kick Yaya Toure and Lavezzi out in the summer!"
The game ended with Paris Saint-Germain 2:5 Manchester City.
Hao Qiang scored a hat trick, entered the field, took the game ball away, and left with his head held high.
In an interview after the game, a reporter asked him: "What do you think of the remarks made by several Paris Saint-Germain players before the game?"
Hao Qiang said disapprovingly: "I have no impressions, but I am very curious about what they will say now, so you should interview them now, not me. I am just playing my normal role and not worth mentioning."
Quick, go interview the owner of the Parc des Princes."
Hao Qiang ended the interview.
Of course the media doesn't want to let go of Lavezzi, Yaya Toure and Ibrahimovic.
But the three of them made a tacit agreement not to accept interviews.
Leaving with a sense of disappointment and anger.
That look made all the Manchester City generals who were dressed neatly and walking to the parking lot couldn't help laughing.
Fernandinho grinned: "I wonder who they are angry with?"
Everyone glanced at Hao Qiang with a smile, and Hao Qiang curled his lips.
"What does it have to do with me? If I am to blame for scoring three goals, then Aguero also scored two goals. Is he also responsible?"
Aguero smiled and said nothing.
However, Joe Hart smiled and said: "They probably hate themselves. It's quite embarrassing to think about it. They said harsh words, but in the end, they were the ones who were humiliated."
Silva said calmly: "So it's better to keep a low profile."
The atmosphere in Manchester City is harmonious, and even Demichelis, who scored an own goal in the game, can talk and laugh happily with his teammates.
Manchester City triumphant.
Fleet Street gives them a thumbs up.
Paris Saint-Germain has become the laughing stock of European football.
Their annual team building costs are similar to those of wealthy clubs, especially considering the high tax rate in France.
But in the European competition, he is still a little brother who allows others to bully him and has no dignity at all in front of the rich and powerful teams.
When the 27th round of the Premier League comes over the weekend, Manchester City rushes to Anfield to challenge Liverpool.
Liverpool also has Champions League duties this season.
However, they were eliminated in the group stage and qualified for the Europa League knockout rounds.
In view of the current situation of ranking 6th in the league, Liverpool's attitude towards the Europa League cannot be said to be ambiguous, but they definitely regard it as useless.
It has not been used in the European war, and it seems that it does not intend to make a difference in the Europa League.
It is more realistic to hope to stabilize the ranking in the league, reach the top four, and qualify for the Champions League next season.
In January, Gerrard announced that he would move to Major League Soccer in the summer to seek gold. After withdrawing from the Three Lions after last summer's World Cup, Gerrard's football career finally reached the finish line.
Although Lampard is currently playing for Manchester City on loan, just looking at his appearance rate shows that he is only a marginal player in Manchester City.
The double virtue came to an end, and an era in English football also came to an end.
Very sad.
Brendan Rodgers leads Liverpool to prepare at home.
One can imagine the gap in the hearts of the fans.
This time last year, Liverpool was Manchester City's biggest competitor for the title.
But now Manchester City is still competing for the title, while Liverpool has become a contender for fourth place.
The little loser they once looked down upon is now a giant in the Premier League!
