Star Card System

On the evening of March 14, the Barcelona bus drove outside the Old Trafford Stadium.

They arrived in Manchester yesterday, checked in at night, and adapted to the field training this morning.

For this Barcelona player, Old Trafford is no stranger.

Veterans such as Messi, Iniesta, and Busquets have all played against Manchester United at this stadium.

Pique once played for Manchester United, and Suarez was once the top striker of Manchester United's mortal enemy.

So playing here today, there is nothing strange about them.

And because of Messi's return from injury, Barcelona players have more confidence.

In this world, no one can guard against Messi!

As long as he starts, we will win!

We need to get back the face we lost by losing at home!

Sitting on the bus, Suarez looked outside the stadium and curled his lips in disdain.

"When I played in the Premier League, I hated this stadium the most."

Pique shrugged and didn't answer.

After all, this is our old club, and it is inappropriate to say anything now.

Captain Iniesta looked at the large advertisement on the side of the court, where there was a photo of the Manchester United team.

"I have no sympathy for many people at Manchester United now, but after all, there are De Gea, Mata and Herrera, and I still respect them. By the way, there is also Xia, that young man is really good, he is a genius."

Paulinho also nodded: "I have played football in China for many years, and seeing Xiao's Chinese face is really friendly."

Rakitic patted Messi next to him on the shoulder: "What kind of genius is he? My brother is the genius. Leo starts this game, we will win!"

"Must win!"

His teammates quite agreed with this statement, and Messi looked at everyone with a smile.

Although the total score was 0-1 before this game, everyone was confident of advancing to the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

Messi is certainly no exception.

He missed the last game due to injury and sat in the VIP room to watch the game.

When he saw Phil Jones being sent off, he thought he would definitely win, it was just a matter of winning a few goals.

Unexpectedly, they lost.

Seeing Xia Xing's assist and Sanchez's goal, Messi looked very unhappy.

He has been looking forward to this game for a long time.

At Old Trafford, Barcelona must win!

The Barcelona soldiers entered the stadium, but the Manchester United players had not yet arrived.

Five minutes after they warmed up, the Manchester United players arrived belatedly.

But this is Mourinho's arrangement.

It’s our home court anyway, so what’s the rush?

When the Manchester United players entered the stadium, thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the stands!

This huge deterrent is for the Barcelona players to see and hear!

Don't leave with us smiling!

Manchester United fans are still brooding over the 1-3 finals performance.

Although there were some unpleasantnesses, there was not much friction between the two parties, and the personal relationship was pretty good.

After the Manchester United players came on the field, acquaintances from both sides greeted each other in a friendly manner.

For example, the Spanish players on both sides, and the fellows from France.

When Xia Xingxing came on the court, the first person to come to him was Barcelona's number one star Messi.

Although the two did not have a deep personal relationship, they cherished each other.

There have also been friendly exchanges off the stage at previous Golden Globe Awards ceremonies, and the relationship is good.

"Xia, nice to meet you."

"Leo, how is your injury? Are you healed?"

"No problem, you can see me for 90 minutes in this game."

"It's great. Every time I play football with you, I am extremely excited."

"Me too. I was impatient to watch the last game in a private room."

"Hopefully we can give the fans a good night today."

"Well, half the fans must be in a good mood."

The two looked at each other, smiled, hugged and turned to say goodbye.

Messi nodded secretly, this young man is really good.

Iniesta told me that if he could be lured to Barcelona, ​​Barcelona would definitely usher in a new dynasty.

After this season is over, I will find a chance to talk to him...

Messi was thinking about Xia Xing, and Xia Xing also turned to look at Messi again.

In this game, he will have a lot of contact with Messi.

Because Mourinho has assigned him a task - to keep an eye on Messi!

Mourinho emphasized many times before the game: "Manchester United, who are leading by one goal, will advance as long as they don't let Barcelona score."

This sentence may seem like nonsense, but in fact it is simple.

Manchester United must set up an iron barrel formation today and defend with all their strength.

Defense is the most important thing for the team.

In this game, Manchester United played with all its main players in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Goalkeeper De Gea,

Back four Ashley Young, Smalling, Lindelof, Valencia,

Double defensive midfielder Matic and Fellaini,

The three front midfielders are Xia Xing, Pogba and Sanchez.

Center Lukaku.

Two veterans, Rooney and Carrick, are on standby on the bench.

Barcelona used the same 4-3-3 formation as the previous game.

Goalkeeper Ter Stegen,

The back four of Alba, Vermaelen, Pique and Roberto,

The midfield three of Iniesta, Busquets and Paulinho,

Three forwards: Messi, Suarez and Dembele.

Also sitting on the bench are Rakitic, Umtiti, Paco, Andre Gomez, Mecedo, Cillessen, etc.

In the live broadcast room, Alan Shearer and Carragher were discussing the formation of both sides.

Carragher is still a complete "anti-Manchester Unitedist".

"Barcelona must win this game!

"Barcelona encountered some troubles in the last game, but it was just a small upset.

"Now that Messi is back, Barcelona's overall strength has risen by more than one level.

"No one in Manchester United can stop Messi's progress.

"Conservatively speaking, Barcelona will win by at least three goals in this game."

Alan Shearer doesn't think so.

"I still think Manchester United has a chance to advance.

"Mourinho will still defend with all his strength in this game, especially the double defensive midfielder combination of Matic and Fellaini, which is quite tough.

"This kind of tough guy is definitely capable of fighting against Barcelona's offensive line.

"In addition to Xia's retreat, Manchester United's defense is even more solid.

"I think this game is likely to end in a draw, or Manchester United will win a small victory."

The two have different opinions, both in terms of program effects and personal positions.

At this time, the players of both sides have returned from the player channel, and the referee whistles to start the game!

Barcelona took the lead in launching a fierce attack!

It was just the beginning, and their trident rushed forward!

Dembele, who performed mediocrely in the last game, was very active today.

The ball was passed to him by the midfielder.

At this time, he received the ball on the right side and suddenly accelerated to sprint!

Manchester United midfielder Fellaini was directly rushed by him at speed!

Wonderful passing!

Facing Ashley Young's defense, Dembele still kept his speed!

Two consecutive bicycle kicks, suddenly cut inside!

Low shot from the edge of the penalty area!

The ball went straight to the far corner of the goal!

De Gea quickly fell to the ground to save the ball, and the ball was blocked out of the baseline!

Although there was no goal, Barcelona's opening attack was full of momentum! (End of this chapter)