Chapter 137: Comparing Superstars

4-2, thrilling, Jose Mourinho led Chelsea to a two-legged comeback at Stamford Bridge, 0-1, 2-1 in the first leg, 3-0, 3-2, 4-2 in this game, and the balance of victory swung between the two teams a total of five times, which is also rare in the history of the Champions Cup.

'It was a great result,' Mourinho said after the game, with a mixture of sarcasm in his words, "and we reached the quarter-finals and we beat the team who, according to the media, is the best team in the world." ”

'Anything that would have gotten us through would have been great and, of course, we were playing against a fantastic team who were 2-1 down before the start and some of our best attacking players [Arjen Robben, Didier Drogba] were not available yet.

'The way the players did it in the second half was outstanding, we scored four goals and could have scored six or seven and Barcelona could have scored three, four or five. That's how magic football is, but after 180 minutes, I think the best team got through. ”

Mourinho also said tonight's win made him even more excited than his victory in last year's Champions League final. "In the final stages of this race, I enjoyed the race a lot, and I enjoyed the championship more than any of the other more important races. It's not a game where you know who's going to get through at half-time until the last second, and if they score we're out, so it's a game like that, and that's why I enjoy it more. ”

Barcelona coach Rijkaard said he was struggling to accept defeat. The reason was the turmoil after the first leg about him "ingratiating" referee Friske. "You always feel pain after a loss, but this time I felt a lot of pain because of the lies before the game. I don't like that. I think all of that makes you want to win the game more, so when you lose, the pain is deeper. ”

Speaking about the game, Rijkaard was blunt in admitting that his side had fallen into Chelsea's trap.

The visitors dominated possession in the game, but it was Chelsea who took advantage of the mistake of waiting for the opponent to play a counter-attack, and at one point easily gained the opening advantage. All three goals in the process of leading 3-0 were the result of a counterattack from the midfield.

Barcelona looked like they were in possession at a leisurely pace in midfield, but in Chelsea's eyes it might be more of a target, given their ability to break the ball at any moment thanks to their strong defence. And then it's always easier to score on the counter-attack than in positional battles.

'We conceded too many goals in midfield and Chelsea played on the counter-attack and it caused us problems. Rijkaard said, "If people talk about talking. We have left a good impression on this tournament with this pleasing style of play. I'd rather win the game. ”

The two managers had their own words in the post-match press conference, but another unexpected thing happened.

The media always focus on the heroes of the game, and on the Barcelona side, it was Ronaldinho, who scored two goals in the game.

"He is not a candle in the cold wind of England, nor is he a world footballer with only one title, Ronaldo is on a mission to win the European championship for Barcelona. Just tonight, in London, ......" wrote emotionally before the game by a reporter from the Daily Sport. Although Ronaldo encountered the "wall of newcomers" in his second year at Barca, this did not prevent the Catalans from hailing him as a hero. They made the right choice. There's no harm in losing your chance to advance! Clean up the rivers and mountains again, and face the sky. What is rare is that a game has allowed Barcelona to find blood. Found the leader of the next decade.

"To live or perish": Shakespeare's classic phrase was used in the battle of Stamford Bridge hundreds of years ago. Chelsea's three goals in the opening 20 minutes seemed to have prematurely sealed Barca's death sentence. To live or to perish? “Lucha! "Ronaldo's chanting of Spanish was infecting his teammates, the 3,000 Barcelona fans present. The battle is far from over...... "Barca! Barca! The voice was also injected into Xiao Luo's fierce body.

Here's your chance. Ferreira's handball, Collina's hand did not hesitate to point to the penalty spot, who blew the horn for Barcelona's counterattack? Xiao Luo! The throbbing, the stunned, the cheers, the cursing, all of them were useless. Xiao Luo resolutely walked to the penalty spot. He lost his exaggerated expression, no more relaxed smile. Focusing, holding his breath, running, exerting power, Cech judged the right direction, and the ball still rolled into the net against the post. Ronaldo has missed two penalties this season, against Atletico Madrid and Celtic. But today he knew that he couldn't afford to lose any more, and he did it.

The goal gave Barcelona a different look, and the slightly casual opening turned to high spirits. It's still this Xiao Luo, 10 minutes later, the British understood why Abu was going to spend 100 million euros to buy a Brazilian boy, and the whole world understood what he was last year's World Footballer. Let's freeze the clock to the 40th minute of the first half for a moment and see what the Brazilian magician has done.

The youngster Iniesta took the ball with his back in front of the court, turned around, and flicked horizontally. Xiao Luo arrived, facing the goal, Carvalho accompanied him like a shadow. The unbelievable moment came, Xiao Luo didn't make a movement on the spot, but twisted his crotch left and right, and Carvalho was a little dizzy. Between the lightning and flint, Xiao Luo's right foot arch fired on the spot, where is the ball? The ball went in and Cech didn't react at all.

The ESPN commentator put it well: "What a Brazilian, how did he get the ball into the net?" It looks like he doesn't have the line to get out of the ball at all. Shakes, feints, dribbles, it's not like it, he shoots! Petr Cech didn't move in front of goal. ”

Ronaldo dragged Barcelona back from the line of death. No more silly questions like "Tobeornottobe". Xiao Luo gave the perfect answer. He's already a hero on the field!

Unfortunately, history always seems to be jealous of geniuses or heroes. The last result did not allow the miracle of the heroic savior to last until the end of the game. The Corina whistle blew, and Xiao Luo was a little crazy with excitement.

Maybe the fans on the sidelines stimulated Ronaldo's injured heart, maybe the Chelsea players' celebrations stimulated Ronaldo, and maybe Ronaldo was not convinced. He clashed with a sideline security guard.

Needless to say, everyone knows that his heart is crying blood......

This is even more remarkable than another Chelsea player, a new generation of old players, Jonker scored a hat-trick in this game, almost single-handedly guaranteed Chelsea to qualify.

The young man who made Lineker crazy has once again proved his abilities, who can question anything, blame what!

He's Jonker, a one-of-a-kind talent, a rising star.

Surprised? It's no surprise that Chelsea is a local tycoon or not, but being able to join such a club in his second year of professional football is a testament to the quality and potential of Jonker himself.

The media has been suspicious and has been looking for Jonck's shortcomings, but what else can be said other than instability and some chaos in his private life.

But once he broke out, what did he present to us, unparalleled goals!

With a strong body and comprehensive skills, it seems that there are not too many shortcomings in Jonker, and the only one who can limit his play may be himself.

He also has to overcome himself and learn to control everything about himself, that inexplicable red card! Constant scandals off the field!

I have to admit that a new generation in football is quietly rising, Manchester United's double stars Wayne Rooney, Ronaldo, and Chelsea's Jonker, these are all the best among them, but now the most dazzling is Jonker.

He's done it in just one game, but one game is enough to show that he's been just as good before, and now he's even better, a peerless striker, he's going to be back in the English league, what will he bring to Chelsea's next games, it's all very exciting.

Chasing stars, accompanying players to grow up, and witnessing the birth of a generation of strongmen, the media should be content, rather than blindly following the trend.

Oh, yes! Today's football is noisy and flashy, who cares about the fundamentals, but Jonk deserves your attention, care, he has that potential! (To be continued......)