In the 18th century, there was a tributary of the Thames named "Stanford Creek".
There are two bridges over the creek: Sanford Bridge and Stan Bridge.
Stamford Bridge was founded in 1876. In the first few decades, people could not see football here.
In 1904, there was a pair of rich second generation people: the Mills brothers.
They worked very hard to lose money, but they couldn't finish the huge inheritance left by their father.
Spending money is a complicated subject.
The brothers traveled around Europe and discovered that football was a popular sport among the masses.
If you invest in a football stadium in London and rent it out, the rate of return must be good, right?
So, they bought Stamford Bridge and a large piece of surrounding land.
The brothers hired legendary architect Archibald Leach.
Therefore, Stamford Bridge was expanded and transformed into a bowl-shaped open-air football stadium that can accommodate 100,000 spectators.
The business idea is simple: trick Fulham into renting the stadium and watch them develop into a top team step by step.
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"Farmers, do you want Fulham to have a top-notch and luxurious home stadium? Stamford Bridge is worthy of your status!"
Fulham's reply was succinct: "No need."
The Mills brothers panicked, and then contacted Tottenham and Arsenal, but they almost didn't get kicked out.
Will the white banknotes turn into water splashes again?
Can't rent it out.
Can't sell it.
what to do?
The Great Western Railway jumped out: "Sell us Stamford Bridge and build a factory!"
Mills was disheartened and decided to cut his losses and leave.
Another partner, Parker, quickly persuaded the brothers not to give up.
While chatting, Parker was bitten by a dog, but remained unmoved and still tried to persuade the two brothers.
The Mills brothers were greatly moved.
We immediately decided: The stadium is ready, so let’s build a club ourselves!
then.
Chelsea was born.
A century-old blue song plays a chapter.
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The Bayer Leverkusen club bus slowly drove into Stamford Bridge.
Old Man Top and Dino arrived at the press conference under the guidance of the staff.
Reporters enthusiastically asked questions:
"Mr. Top, do you have confidence in Chelsea? Have the team's defensive problems been solved?"
"What do you think of the sympathy shown by major European media outlets towards Leverkusen?"
Old man Top looked calm and relaxed: "Chelsea is a burly and majestic blue giant. They have an away goal advantage in North Rhine, and Leverkusen is ready to fight to the death!"
"Fourteen years ago, we stumbled all the way, eliminated Manchester United and Liverpool, and reached the Champions League final."
"The scripts are similar, aren't they?"
The reporters applauded and turned their questions to the Chelsea coach.
"Mr. Hiddink, will Chelsea still choose the most conservative anti-counterattack tactics against Leverkusen at home?"
"The paper strength gap between the two teams is too big."
"During Mourinho's coaching tenure, he would press the entire army against a weak team and launch a fierce attack!"
Hiddink frowned.
Didn't answer the question directly.
He said slowly: "Chelsea's goal is to win the Champions League!"
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Player tunnel.
The atmosphere is solemn.
A life-and-death battle is imminent, and there is no communication between the players on both sides.
The fans outside the stadium sang "Blue Is The Color" in unison.
The cheerful tune sounds like a children's song.
Li Kang was chewing green and orange-flavored bubble gum, and the caddy raised his head and made a face at him.
The queue is moving.
The referee team led the players from both sides out of the tunnel.
The exciting Champions League theme song suddenly sounded.
The staff were spread out on the green field, waving blue flags!
A huge Chelsea flag fell from the stands!
"KeeptheBlueFlagFlyingHigh!!!"
"KeeptheBlueFlagFlyingHigh!!!"
"KeeptheBlueFlagFlyingHigh!!!"
Occasionally add a sentence: "Wehatetottenham, CHELSEA!"
Li Kang looked around.
It's all a blue ocean.
This Blue Bridge has witnessed the rise and fall of Chelsea for a century and has carried countless honors and disgrace.
At this moment, it was as if a giant blue wild beast was swallowing up the tiny man completely.
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[Ding, the treasure chest mission is triggered: crush the blue bridge!]
[Mission introduction: The arrogant Hiddink cannot tolerate your unscrupulous behavior in front of the Blues penalty area. What you face is not Mourinho, but the anger of the Dutch coach! Everything will be very simple, isn't it? 】
[Task Reward: Premier League Legend·Mysterious Treasure Box!]
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VIP box.
Abramovich crossed his legs and stared at Leverkusen No. 10 on the green field.
The admiration in his eyes could not be concealed.
"Next season, I want to see him put on a blue jersey!"
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"CTV5! CTV5! Good evening, viewers!"
"Welcome to the second leg of the 2015/16 Champions League quarter-finals."
"Chelsea vs Leverkusen at home!"
"This showdown has attracted much attention, and media from 26 countries and regions around the world will broadcast it in real time!"
"It is worth mentioning that the mascots of both teams are lions!"
"Their names are: Stanford and Brian!"
"I am the commentator for this game, Duan Xuan!"
"I'm He Wei!"
Bender and Terry came to the referee and started tossing a coin.
The fans in front of the TV only noticed that there were two more familiar and unfamiliar names on Chelsea's roster.
Old Man Top stood in the command area with a solemn expression.
Dino is full of confidence.
For this life and death battle, Leverkusen club has made the best preparations from top to bottom.
Hiddink was sitting on the coach's bench with his legs crossed and his eyes showing determination.
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"The following introduces you to the lineups of both sides!"
"Chelsea formed a 4-4-2 formation!"
"Goalkeeper: Courtois!"
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Left back: Azpilicueta!"
-[Hiddink didn’t line up randomly, have you noticed this front line? Two powerful horses with speed and impact! If Leverkusen wants to advance, they can only press forward and fight! They are beaten by Pato and Lei every minute.
Mi’s counterattack explodes!]
-[Pato? This sunken European golden boy, didn’t he return to Brazil? 】
-[He is only 27 years old this year and has not been shot yet in his career!]
-[I think Pato is the male protagonist template in movies and novels. The Milan boy shines brightly in Europe. He reversed Real Madrid with two goals in the Champions League and defeated Barcelona. How can Li Mingdeng be as popular as he was when he was 17 years old? 】
-[Football is a team sport, don’t you look at who were Pato’s teammates back then? Li Mingdeng single-handedly carried Leverkusen to Stamford Bridge.]
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"Leverkusen are wearing their second away white jersey today!"
"They lined up in a 4-3-3 formation."
"Goalkeeper:..."
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Accompanied by the referee's whistle.
The game officially begins!
Stamford Bridge was filled with cheers.
Remy hit Pato with his kick.
Leverkusen launched a crazy high press.
Pato quickly passed the ball back to Fabregas.
As soon as the latter stopped the ball, he saw a tall figure approaching him quickly.
Havertz!
He replaced Keesling on the pharmaceutical company's roster.
"The pressing is very fierce!"
"You can't tell he is a 17-year-old player at all!"
"Hey! It's so dangerous!"
...
Cesc Fabregas was unsure of Havertz's characteristics.
The moment he is about to smash the ball and shake his opponent away.
Snapped!
Havertz hit the ball with his left foot!
A genius with a strong change of rhythm, he doesn't need physical hardware at both ends of the offense and defense.
Fabregas looked confused: Why are this kid's legs so long?
The football rolls towards the Chelsea backfield.
He quickly turned around and blocked Havertz's forward movement.
Mikel responded promptly and passed the ball back to Courtois.
The Chelsea goalkeeper wasted no time.
He kicked off the ball with a big kick and accurately found William in the frontcourt.
...
William seems to have been affected by the Battle of Seville.
He stopped the ball on his chest and squeezed away Bran.
He suddenly kicked up his feet and sent out a diagonal plug!
The line of football cleverly cuts through Leverkusen's midfield interception line!
"Danger!"
"Leverkusen pressed too deep!"
"Pato!"
"The ball passed!"
...
Near the center circle.
Pato took the ball with his left foot.
Jonathan Tower tries to block the opponent's position.
Cramer decisively assisted in defense.
There was a snap.
The football flies past you!
Pato rushed forward and bypassed the two defenders.
Run away!
The ball passed!
"Wonderful!"
"Leverkusen's backcourt is very open!"
"Pato!"
"Chasing the wind and lightning, rushing as fast as thunder!"
"Is he going to replicate the feat of blitzing Barcelona in 24 seconds?"
The Stamford Bridge stadium suddenly boiled.
The cheers of landslides and tsunamis.
To Old Man Top's ears it sounded like a dirge from hell!
Dino was trembling all over.
Hiddink clenched his fists and made a gesture of preparation for celebration.
The Dutch know very well that their hiring decisions are correct, and Leverkusen's defense is about to collapse!
....
Remy is also very fast!
His explosive power is extremely amazing.
Soon, he and Pato formed a strong relationship!
Heading towards Leverkusen's penalty area!
Van Dijk was dragged at the back of the formation.
While retreating, he blocked the passing connection between Pato and Remy.
And he raised his hand to direct Leno not to attack.
"One defense against two? Can it be defended?"
"Oops! Why has Pato slowed down!"
...
Van Dyke soon realized something was wrong.
Pato's touch rhythm and running route gradually became chaotic during the long-distance running.
The most interesting thing is: I have lost confidence in my eyes.
right.
The Dutch central defender likes to look into the opponent's eyes when defending.
Can't guard against Diego Costa and Hazard.
I still can’t guard against you, a golden boy who wastes your talents?
Snapped!
Van Dijk seized the opportunity, took out his right foot, and easily completed the steal!
Pato stumbled and fell to the ground!
The cheers of Chelsea fans stopped abruptly!
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Courtside.
Dino shook his fist heavily and roared: "Boss, you are too wise! Don't let Li participate in the defense too much!"
Old Man Top said to himself excitedly: "Damn it, pass the ball quickly and find Li!"
His tone was very soft and his voice was low, as if he was afraid of disturbing the players on the field who were touching the ball.
The other side.
Hiddink squeezed the mineral water bottle hard, rushed to the sidelines, and roared angrily: "Get back on defense!"
...
Van Dijk passed the ball to Jonathan Towers on his way back to defense.
The German little black egg, although he is poor at defense, his passing ability is outstanding!
Most players remove their hair regularly.
Some people don't like it.
Boom!
Accompanied by a crisp sound.
The big, vibrant black legs, with thick hair... were slapped hard on the bottom of the football.
Grass clippings are flying!
No one will question the passing ability of someone who is 1.9 meters tall and weighs 200 pounds!
A rough and ferocious arc is outlined in the sky above Stamford Bridge!
Explosive strength.
The line is erratic.
The landing point is rough.
....
The football fell diagonally towards the Chelsea backcourt.
Thirty meters area.
Cahill rushed towards the landing point.
His judgment of the landing point was very accurate.
The moment close to football.
I caught a white figure out of the corner of my eye!
No. 10 in white!
Li Kang!
"Cahill has the advantage of height!"
"Leverkusen's attack from the back is a bit random!"
"Wow!"
....
With God’s perspective.
No matter how erratic the little black egg's passing line is, Li Kang can find the landing point immediately.
A thought.
The shadows on the brain spread crazily!
in sight.
The phantoms of Orange No. 14 and Red and White No. 10 appear.
Cruyff.
Bergkamp.
The sky is absolutely ringing!
....
The moment Cahill took off, he couldn't help but open his mouth.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! He witnessed the most unforgettable scene in his career!
Stamford Bridge, elegant and silent.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on No. 10 in white floating in the air!
That's an incredible jumping height.
Like a phoenix soaring in the sky.
Snapped!
The football was dotted on Li Kang's forehead.
As if given life, it playfully passed over Terry's slightly bald head, and then fell forward into the tall figure!
"Single sword!"
"Li Kang's action of stopping the ball with his forehead turned into an excellent scoring opportunity!"
"Under the sound of the sky, there is never a steel defense line!"
"Haverts!"
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The moment Li Kang landed, he rushed towards Chelsea's penalty area.
In the first round of the match, he experienced the style of Chelsea's third line of defense.
Terry didn't have time to turn around.
Ivanovic and Azpilicueta will move into the penalty area to complete the coverage!
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Courtside.
Old Man Top grabbed Dino's collar tightly.
Trembling all over.
As long as this goal is scored.
Leverkusen will regain the initiative to advance!
The other side.
Hiddink's liver and gallbladder are broken!
monster!
A monster derived from the total attack and total defense system!
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Courtois is calm.
He did not attack and blocked the right corner.
The connection between Havertz's stop and step was perfect.
Interspersed with deceptive actions.
But you can’t fool the new generation of goalkeepers!
Chelsea's door is rock solid.
...
The moment Havertz took a shot.
Ivanovic hits the horse and kills!
Boom!
There was a fierce sound of physical fighting coming from the sound recording equipment in the close range.
The moment Havertz fell to the ground.
The long legs are lifted up.
The football rolled lightly to the left side of the penalty area.
Courtois quickly adjusted his position.
Azpilicueta took long strides and tried to clear the ball.
Vaguely.
He heard an exclamation erupt from the nearby stands.
As far as the eye can see.
A figure in white clothes came quickly.
"Sun...it's Li Kang!"
"He's going to cum..."
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The evening breeze by the Thames River blew the white clothes.
The black-haired boy on the green field, the god descended to earth.
Body tilt.
Swing arms.
Get up.
Fight against all odds!
this moment.
It was as if the entire Stamford Bridge was trembling gently.