Because it was a match day, Li Liang did not go to Latubi in advance, and he was able to enjoy the breakfast that Xiaoyu had carefully prepared for him.

He saw a poignant news image on his phone of Nasri sitting alone in the hallway under the stands at the King Power Stadium, without even changing his jersey, watching Sevilla be eliminated on a tiny broadcast monitor.

Li Liang couldn't help but take out the phone and dial Nasri's number, and the Frenchman had just woken up in the hotel room.

Before Li Liang could speak, Nasri's familiar voice came from the phone - only slightly low: "Li, are you here to inquire about the situation of Manchester City?"

Even if it were you, I would never say it! ”

Li Liang knew that Nasri was joking, and he smiled: "Samir, what useful information can you tell me?" Can you help us score at least two goals? ”

Nasri also laughed: "You will be very passive, Pep is a first-class tactician, he will never make the same mistake again." ”

The two chatted, and Nasri, who had calmed down from the anger on the field, told Li Liang: "Lee, don't worry about me, I'm too stupid."

Jamie Vardy is a disgusting guy – but he's a good player who will do anything to win on the pitch.

By the way, Lee, I also want to remind you that when you play better and better, there is a good chance that opponents will provoke you in the same way as Vardy! You have to be careful! ”

Li Liang was very moved, and after saying some words of comfort to Nasri, he ended the call.

Before going out, he packed his bag and quietly looked at Xiao Yu, Xiao Yu showed a familiar smile: "Brother Liangzi, Talong (Falco's wife) will come to pick me up in the afternoon, and I will cheer for you in the stands!" ”

Li Liang also smiled: "Xiaoyu, are all the things you told me at Camp Nou true?" ”

Xiaoyu replied with a smile: "Brother Liangzi, don't you often surf the Internet?" That's not much news anymore, there have been a lot of rumors on the Internet for a long time! ”

Li Liang replied: "No, I didn't ask this.

I mean, do you really think I'm amazing? ”

Xiaoyu quickly stepped forward and hugged Li Liang tightly, and said into his ear: "Brother Liangzi, not only before, you will also be the most amazing one today!" ”

……

On March 15, the long-awaited match day for Li Liang and his teammates finally arrived as scheduled.

In the tactical class, it was already clear that Monaco had the strongest squad to face the game, except for Falcao, who did not pass the physical test.

Jardim knows very well that in the face of yesterday's pre-match press conference, Guardiola frankly said that he would attack Monaco at the Louis II Stadium, in fact, he was also putting psychological pressure on himself and the Monaco players.

What is the strongest attacking team in Europe, what 123 goals, it was all floating clouds before this game! Pep Guardiola brought up this topic solely to roast Monaco on a fire!

It only makes sense to discuss these when you get your ticket to the last eight of the Champions League!

In the case that Falcao was definitely unavailable, Yaldim still lined up with a 4231 formation.

Goalkeeper Subaci, Glick was suspended for accumulating yellow cards at the back, and his place was replaced by Italian veteran Ragui, and the other central defender is still Brazilian Jemmelson, flanked by Mendy and Sidibi.

The five-man midfield consisted of the immovable duo of Tiemoue Bakayoko and Fabinho, while the attacking midfielders were, from left to right, Lemar, Li Liang and Bernardo Silva.

Up front, Mbappe plays as a lone arrow.

This is also the result of repeated deliberations by Yaldim and his assistants, and many simulation exercises have been conducted in recent training. The idea was to use Mbappe's pace to stretch out City's defence and create scoring opportunities for Monaco's attacking midfield.

In addition to Arsenal's chief scout in France, Grimandi, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern, Manchester United and Grand Paris have all sent their own scouts, and Li Liang is of course one of their main targets.

BT Sport, the UK's largest pay-TV signal provider, also broadcast the game live as a major event, and even released a super commentary lineup that can be called luxurious, including the legendary striker Lineker who retains the history of the England team, the veteran captain Gerrard of Liverpool who has just retired, and Owen, who became famous in the 98 World Cup Anglo-Argentine war and was once a "boy chasing the wind", and Ferdinand, who once set a world record for the transfer value of defenders.

The sports channel will also broadcast the game live, and it will still be narrated by He Wei, nicknamed "Football Poet", and former international player Xue Yang.

Gaudino, Madanilo, Pezzotti and De Rosso also came to the living room of Lippi's suite, which was already smoky and Lippi had already smoked his cigar.

Mr. Zhang and Feng Yihan gave the Hurricane team a half-day holiday the next day, and at the same time notified everyone to stay in the team and watch the game in the conference room of the Hurricane Club at half past three in the morning!

Tallon and Xiaoyu also arrived early in the first row of the stands closest to the court, and Falcao will also join them before kick-off.

Arsenal have been eliminated by Bayern Munich and will have two places in the last eight of the Premier League if Manchester City do progress, while Monaco have become the only remaining "seedling" in Ligue 1 in the round of 16 after the humiliating exit of Grand Paris.

The Monaco team had assembled in La Tubi, and everyone boarded the bus with solemn expressions, and Falcao sat in his old seat despite changing into civilian clothes.

Li Liang closed his eyes tightly with headphones, and he began to slowly empty his brain in the intense rhythm of "Love the Ay You Lie" by Eminem, a ruffian who played on a single loop.

He knew the road from La Tubi to the Stade Louis II by heart, and he knew with his eyes closed that he had reached that junction and passed that street.

Everyone was silent, and the special atmosphere before the war permeated the entire bus.

Yaldim, who was sitting in the first row, looked back and everything was normal, and he also noticed Li Liang, who was sitting next to Mbappe with his eyes closed.

The Portuguese were shocked, perhaps, these two talents are the key to changing their fate.

The bus stopped outside the player's entrance, and Li Liang opened his eyes fiercely. There were loud cheers and shouts from outside the car.

Enthusiastic fans crowded on both sides of the barrier, and all kinds of cries and screams were endless. Li Liang took off his headphones and waved to the fans, and a goal shouted: "Lee, take us to Cardiff!" (The host city of this season's Champions League final)"

Li Liang raised his arm and gave a thumbs up, then put on his headphones and walked into the entrance without looking back.

On the way to the locker room, the shouts of the fans rang in his ears all the time, even with Eminem's swearing lyrics and explosive music.

Cardiff, the Millennium Stadium, is far away from my dream for me now, far away in the sky, and far away in front of me.

What I have to do now is to have a duel with the most formidable opponent I have ever met, Manchester City, who must be won or lost.

Or step over your opponent and go down—

Or miss out on the best chance to touch your dreams.