The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 1365
1365 Be Sure to Bring the Rhythm
It was time for the half-time break, and Zhong Cheng could be considered calm.
After all, Leeds United are still ahead of Barcelona. At present, the condition is very good, is to control the rhythm of the game, if this continues, Leeds United is likely to win the game.
Therefore, Zhong Cheng was not in a hurry.
However, Zhong Cheng still reminded the Leeds United players to pay attention.
Yes, you must pay attention at this time. The more you pay attention to defense at this time, the more you must pay attention to defense. The more you concentrate, the more Barcelona will have to go all out in the second half.
The Barcelona team was extremely strong, and the second half of the match was the real decisive battle.
At this time, Leeds United players must not be able to play in the first half of the game.
Yes, Zhong Cheng named Compani and David Louis on the spot.
In the first half of the match, the two of them actually made such a low-level mistake. This was truly something that many people did not expect. This mistake was simply too bizarre. These two are world-class centre-backs, and the two of them have been working together for a long time. They should be very familiar with each other. Tacit understanding should be very good. The previous performance had proved all of this, but today’s mistake was something that people couldn’t help but be confused about.
David Louis immediately said, “Boss, this is my fault! I was distracted. It should have been me at that time. This is my responsibility!”
Kong Pani immediately stepped forward and said, “Boss, I was wrong too …”
Zhong Cheng immediately raised his hand to stop the two of them and said, “I am not saying this because I want to find out who is responsible.” It doesn’t make any sense. The reason I brought it up is to make sure you don’t make the same mistake in the second half. And not just for you, I want all the players to remember that in the second half, get serious and don’t make any low-level mistakes!
Zhong Cheng said, “I’m not targeting anyone. Do you understand?”
David Louis and Compani immediately nodded in understanding.
The other Leeds United players immediately shouted, “Understood, boss! We will definitely not make any mistakes. We must win this match!”
Zhong Cheng was very satisfied with the reaction of the Leeds United players. He immediately said, “Alright, that’s it. Watch out for the counterattack in the second half, understand?”
The Leeds United players nodded in agreement.
Zhong Cheng immediately waved his hand and said, “Then, let’s set off for the race!”
The Leeds United players immediately stood up and quickly walked out of the players’ passageway, rushing into the players’ passageway.
On the other side, in a dressing room in Barcelona.
The Barcelona players were not in a bad mood and they had expected to fall behind Leeds United 1-2. After all, Leeds United were quite strong and this was their home ground. They are lagging behind and they have expectations.
So the Barcelona players were very calm, as usual, without the slightest bit of panic.
Barcelona coach Rafael Guardiola immediately said: “The situation is a bit problematic for us because we are at a disadvantage. But it’s not bad, even if we lose 1-2 in the end. It doesn’t matter because we’ve scored a goal away. We still have a chance when we get back at home.”
The Barcelona players nodded in understanding.
Guardiola continued: “For this game, what I want to say is that our goal is the same. We have to win this game, we have to win this game, you know?”
Yes, Barcelona’s goal is victory.
Although the Barcelona people were lagging behind, they were still very ambitious.
Guardiola added: “We don’t have much of an advantage on the pitch right now. In the second half, all we have to do is pick up the pace and keep picking up the pace.” As long as the rhythm was brought up, there would definitely be a loophole in Leeds United’s defensive line. At that time, we will need the talent of our attackers in the front court. I hope you can seize this opportunity and give them a fatal blow, understand?
Guardiola turned to look at Leo Messi.
Leo Messi is still in poor shape today. Guardiola is hoping that he can adjust his form in the second half. Barcelona still need Leo Messi.
Leo Messi immediately said, “Don’t worry, boss, I’ll go all out in the second half!”
Guardiola also waved his hand, signaling the Barcelona players to play.
Barcelona players also flocked out and rushed into the stadium.
On the pitch, the Leeds United fans were singing and dancing, jumping and dancing, extremely excited.
When the Barcelona players came out, they all curled their lips slightly when they saw this. Leeds United was a little too anxious, so they began to celebrate. That’s a bit off, isn’t it? I’m underestimating Barcelona.
“Alright, spectators, fans, welcome back. This is BBC Sports, Leeds United and Barcelona’s Champions League quarter-final first leg is about to begin!” Said Mark Lawrenson.
“Leeds United led 2-1 in the first half, temporarily ahead of Barcelona. Now let’s see if Leeds United can win this game and what changes Barcelona will make to win this game!” Eddie Gray said.
At this moment, the referee of this match blew the whistle at the beginning of the match.
The second half of the match officially began.
Leeds United immediately launched the first wave of attack in the second half. After passing the ball back and forth twice in midfield, Mesut Özil, who was in the middle, suddenly gently moved the ball to the side.
Lichtsteiner, who was on the side, followed and easily received the football. He slowly drove the ball forward and Barcelona winger Harvey immediately pounced on him. Lichtsteiner immediately passed the football to Cristiano Ronaldo in front of him, and he did not go back. Instead, he suddenly accelerated to the edge of the sleeve.
Harvey immediately recycled it and pounced on Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Barcelona full-back did not dare to charge forward and pounce on Cristiano Ronaldo. He was suppressed by Leeds United’s Lichtsteiner and didn’t dare to move forward.
Cristiano Ronaldo immediately pulled the soccer ball towards the middle of the road and used his body to hold on to Xavi who was chasing him. Then, he sped up like a rocket and flew out.
“Coming! Cristiano Ronaldo is here, very fast, like lightning!” The Leeds United fans were really howling with excitement. There was nothing wrong with Eddie Gray.
“Here, Chris!” The latter Levandovsky directly used his body to hold Puyol behind him and raised his hand to ask for the ball.
The Barcelona defenders were shocked. It was all Lewandowski who moved his position, and in an instant, a sliver of space appeared.
Cristiano Ronaldo immediately swung his leg and shot!
“Cristiano Ronaldo!” Eddie Gray roared.
With a bang, the football flew out at high speed and flew towards the upper right corner of Barcelona’s goal.
In front of the goal, Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes kicked his legs and flew sideways towards the football.
With a clang of steel, the football smashed into the crossbar of the goal and bounced out of the bottom line.
The goal frame was trembling wildly, causing the hearts of Barcelona fans to tremble as they watched. It was so suspensive, it was really too suspensive, it was almost finished.
Victor Valdes was also scared. The ball was really dangerous.
Corner kick. Leeds United got the corner kick.
In the corner, Mesut Özil was playing with the football beneath his feet while chatting with the linesman in the corner. Of course it wasn’t a chat. The linesman reminded Mesut Özil that there was something wrong with the football.
Mesut Özil glanced at the Barcelona box and suddenly swept his foot diagonally, sweeping the football towards the front corner of the box.
Lichtsteiner, who was following behind him, shot out with a kick and the football whistled past. It was slightly higher than the crossbar, and Leeds United returned in vain.
Leeds United fans gave Lichtsteiner a thunderous round of applause. It was a good kick, but unfortunately, it was a bit unlucky.
Leeds United fans immediately chanted in unison to cheer the Leeds United players on.
The Barcelona men were shocked. They almost conceded the ball at the start of the second half of the game. Luckily, if he conceded the goal at the beginning of the second half, Barcelona would have nothing to go on.
Guardiola couldn’t sit still and immediately went to the side and shouted, “Pay attention, hurry up. Don’t let Leeds lead you by the nose, all right?”
The Barcelona players nodded in understanding.
Barcelona opened the goal and the ball flew into Leeds United’s half. Ibrahimovic headed straight ahead and the ball arrived at Thierry Henry’s feet.
Just as Thierry Henry stopped the football, it was stabbed by Cristiano Ronaldo and rolled off the sidelines.
The Leeds United fans applauded and thunderously applauded.
Cristiano Ronaldo was really amazing. He was on the offensive and he was on the defensive. It was amazing for Leeds United to have such a star.
The Barcelona players threw the sideline ball.
The ball immediately rolled to the feet of full-back Maxwell, who shifted the ball to the other side with a big foot.
The football came to the feet of Leo Messi, the little flea. Leo Messi stopped the ball a little big, but he did it on purpose. He deliberately sold a flaw to Patrick Aver, and if he stretched out his leg to intercept it, Leo Messi would have stabbed the ball first and then sped away from Patrick Aver.
Patrick Aver was too shrewd to fall for it.
It could also be said that Patrick Aver paid enough attention to Leo Messi and did not underestimate his opponent. Messi was shocked by the lack of tentacles. Patrick Aver was very powerful.
Leo Messi suddenly thrust the ball straight into Leeds United’s box.
Ibrahimovic immediately jumped in and shot a backward swing before David Louis.
“Ibrahimovic exploded!” Eddie Gray roared excitedly, his voice trembling.
With a bang, the football flew towards the backside of Leeds United’s goal. The speed of the ball was very fast. Zhong Zheng’s fingertips touched the football. The football quickly changed directions and rolled out of the bottom line while wiping the distal goalpost.