Chapter 723: The Final Is Coming
The Arsenal players and the Bayern players are ready at this time, and they are also preparing for the game in a low-key manner at this time. Both teams have their own goals, and for Arsenal, the treble is the biggest motivation; Bayern, on the other hand, will be hoping to get their revenge at the Allianz Arena and will be keen to lift the Champions League trophy here.
So there is no need for any mobilization or anything like that, both teams have too many reasons and motivation at this time, and they are also trying hard to achieve better results at this time. The players from both teams looked good at adjusting and preparing during this period, at least before the game.
"Guys, I don't want to say anything more, I know you're all hoping to win three in a row! There have been two teams in the history of the Champions League who have done this, and we will be the third great team, the most successful team in almost four decades! Of course, the opponent in this game is Bayern, they are the last three consecutive Champions League winners, and it will definitely make more sense to win three consecutive titles on their body and on their home turf! Arsene Wenger's words also caused a howl in the visiting dressing room, and the Arsenal players were very excited at this time.
Ajax won the Champions League three times in 70 to 73 and Bayern won the Champions League three times in 73 to 76; It's Arsenal's time, and the Gunners are about to make new history in their quest for a third consecutive Champions League title. As for their opponents being Bayern, it may be a coincidence, and of course a great incentive for Arsenal. Because Arsenal are more hungry to win, they want to reach the top of this team with a glorious history.
Arsenal were at their best in this game, the final game of the season. Arsenal are also confident of reaching the highest level at the end of this game. Although Bayern's strength is very good, the Arsenal players are more confident of victory, and they are also sure to win the Champions League in one go.
goalkeeper Szczesny; Lined up from right to left on the back line are Sania, Mertesacker, Vermaelen and Alaba; Midfield pairing of Alexander Song, Mikel Arteta and Cazorla and Theo Walcott on the wing; As for the forward line, which is the most suspenseful and Arsenal's biggest strength, the combination of Xiao Qing and Van Persie, which is also the guarantee of Arsenal's victory.
Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer; Defenders Lahm, Boateng, Tymoshchuk and Kontento; the double of midfielders Schweinsteiger and Kroos; The three midfielders attacked Berry, Thomas. Muller, Robben; The single arrow is Gomez.
Due to the ban and other reasons, Bayern discharged a 4-2-3-1 combination in this game, which of course also includes the fear of Arsenal's attacking ability. Arsenal's attacking ability is excellent, Bayern knows it, and they naturally won't give Arsenal more opportunities at this time. When it comes to strengthening their defense, they will also use their counter-attacking strength on both flanks to try to win this game in one go.
Xiao Qing felt that he was really calm now, although the Allianz Stadium was in a commotion. But Xiao Qing can guarantee that he is still in a very good state at this time, and he will not be affected by these at all. Arsenal's players now look calmer than Bayern's players, and although they are standing at the threshold of making history, Arsenal's players still have a certain psychological advantage. This is also the confidence and reliance that Arsenal have accumulated over Bayern several times in the past two seasons.
Although Bayern is indeed a very good team now. However, Arsenal's players are more confident, and they also believe that no matter how Bayern changes, but in the offensive battle, Arsenal can still grasp the situation well, and Arsenal can still control the rhythm of the game more. It's not that Bayern aren't good enough, it's clear that Arsenal are better now, and the Gunners will be more confident of winning.
It is unknown whether Bayern's players will be nervous at this time, and they also seem to be well prepared. At least his complexion still looks calm. In a game like this, whether it's Arsenal or Bayern, the players will definitely be affected to a greater or lesser extent. But there is no room for players to be affected in such a game; It's also a time to test the players' mental quality and ability to adjust.
The calm Xiao Qing led the caddie out of the players' tunnel with a faint smile, although the Arsenal fans also got a lot of tickets in this game, but it is obvious that the Allianz Arena is Bayern's territory, and the number of their fans here is obviously even more. Although there are more voices now building momentum for Bayern, although it is an away game, it doesn't matter, the Arsenal players are still sure to win this game.
The game started quickly, and there will certainly be no shortage of attention in this game; But for the players of both teams, it is a real thing to be proud of to win now, and now they need to take their chances well in the game, and they need to keep working hard to get the win when they are closest to success!
Before the game, many fans and media were able to predict that this Champions League final would definitely be a good match; There aren't many attacking teams with excellent technical streams in today's football, Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern, it's clear that they're the best of them; And Arsenal is also invincible with their excellent record and attack, attacking to win fans, defense to win the championship The iron law seems to have been broken, Arsenal can rely on offense to win the championship!
The game started very quickly, and the performance of the Arsenal players at this time did seem to be able to get into the game faster; In this game, although the Bayern team also lined up a double midfielder, although their formation looks like a defensive 4-2-3-1, but everyone knows that Bayern will not give up their best attack, although their current lineup may be a little pressure on the defensive end, but it is definitely the best in the offensive end.
Arsenal will play the way they do best in this game, also because Arsenal need to have more initiative and advantage in the game; Bayern's strength is still very good, and Arsenal need to be careful not to let Bayern seize the opportunity, control the football more at their feet, and constantly impact Bayern's defense to make them tired.
Arsenal's own defense is really average, so at this time, Arsenal also needs to be more resolute in attack, and they need to completely suppress Bayern with offense instead of defense. And at the beginning of the game, it looked like this, the Gunners quickly got into the game, and their ferocious and resolute attack also caught Bayern off guard.
Less than two minutes into the game, Walcott delivered a clean low cross; Xiao Qing's header from the edge of the box was crossed to Van Persie on the weak side, but Schweinsteiger deliberately handballed and received a yellow card. Bayern were a little unprepared, also because after Gustavo's suspension, Bayern lacked a real midfield barrier.
After Gustavo's suspension, as a midfielder and the core of the midfield, Schweinsteiger had a much heavier burden; In this game, he will also need to control the rhythm of the team with Kroos. Since switching to a central midfielder, Schweinsteiger has been a world-class player in this position, and he has been a mainstay in both Bayern Munich and Germany. The excellent transition from full-back to midfielder has proven that "Little Pig" has a strong ability to learn and adapt.
But leadership is most valuable when it is shown in the face of adversity, and sometimes Piggy is too gentle at times, and when he matures technically, he now needs to change his personality, especially on the court. If he can do that, then he can go from a star to a leader. In such a difficult moment, what Piggy needs is to rush forward with a bag of explosives.
The Piglets' start to the game was a bit disappointing, with deliberate handball perhaps defusing a good-looking Arsenal attack; But the game started less than two minutes, as the team's midfield core, as the team's midfield barrier, the piggy got the card too early, and it seems that it is a bit more than worth the loss.
Arsenal took a free kick, Xiao Qing pulled onions on dry ground, but Xiao Qing's header was directly high under the interference of Timoshchuk. At this time, Bayern finally came to their senses, and they also played a good and threatening attack at this time, and the game was also developing in the direction of the expected offensive battle and goal battle.
In the fourth minute of the game, Schweinsteiger scored a left-footed shot in the middle and was shoveled out of the bottom line by Alexander Song; Sent a touchline ball, Contento passed, Piggy did it back, Kroos fired a clean long-range shot wide of the near corner from outside the box. At this time, the piggy seems to have found some form, and the Bayern players have also found the feeling of the final at this time.
Although the current Bayern is indeed constantly playing some threatening attacks, although the current Arsenal backline is indeed constantly undergoing some tests. But to be honest, Arsenal really doesn't need to be too nervous now, because when Bayern is constantly impacting their defense, the attackers led by Xiao Qing are also constantly impacting Bayern's goal.
Both teams are extremely attacking teams, and they quickly entered the rhythm of the head-to-head attack at the start of this Champions League final, and now it will be up to them to see the perseverance of both teams and their ability to take their chances. (To be continued......)