vncnus Chapter 70 Champions League Draw: Manchester United Falls into the Group of Death, Shall We Go Head-
Chapter 70 Champions League Draw: Manchester United Falls into the Group of Death, Shall We Go Head-
Chapter 70 Champions League Draw: Manchester United Falls into the Group of Death, Shall We Go Against Real Madrid Right Off?! (Please Subscribe)
The news of Manchester United's 5-0 thrashing of the Japanese national team swept across sports portals.
Hat-trick! Liu Yilian delivers a fantastic goal, a true embodiment of elegant football!
The Blue Warriors humiliated themselves, failing to defeat Manchester United's youth team in a challenge!
Breaking News! Perfect Dribble! Japan's defense crumbles, four players fall to the ground awaiting Emperor Yi's ascension to the throne!
Kyrie Irving: Thanks to the Japanese team, I found my old rhythm again after this game!
Even some media outlets unrelated to football reprinted the match.
no way.
Because there's a Chinese player on the Manchester United team.
Even the South Korean media, always eager for drama, joined in the fun.
KBS Sports commentators expressed their "regret" for Ahn Jung-hwan, a South Korean national team player who is now semi-retired.
"It was a real shame that the Taeguk Warriors lost to Japan in extra time at the Asian Cup at the beginning of the year."
"Looking back now, that match was definitely a case of biased refereeing by Qatar!"
"Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to lose to such a weak Japanese team!"
For those living their own lives, it was like swallowing a bitter pill in silence.
I originally approached it with a try-it-out attitude, thinking that playing a match against Manchester United would also help increase my visibility.
The result was a crushing defeat.
This level of attention is worse than not getting any at all.
Regarding Manchester United...
Everything remained calm and uneventful.
They even posted a brief battle report in an inconspicuous corner of the official website.
It was just a training match that didn't meet expectations in terms of intensity.
On the very night that they slapped the Japanese soldiers across the face 5-0.
The draw for the 11-12 Champions League group stage also took place in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Sir Alex Ferguson originally intended to bring Liu Yi along, allowing this highly anticipated rising star to make his debut as a player representative.
As a result, Perrin reminded him: Boss, Liu can't take a plane.
"Wenger is just too gentle. Actually, it wouldn't be a bad idea to knock Bergkamp unconscious and bring him on the plane."
Ferguson seemed thoughtful.
Perrin was so frightened that he quickly waved his hand, signaling the lord to abandon this crazy idea.
With such a brilliant mind, it's not easy to build up a strong physique. If he were to get seriously injured and end up like Balotelli, the loss would be immeasurable.
Manchester United canteen.
The three of them, carrying their food trays, huddled in a corner of Carrington Little Peach Garden.
They enjoyed their meal while waiting for the upcoming Champions League draw ceremony.
"This year could very well produce a group of death."
Pogba frowned slightly, quickly arranging combinations in his mind.
"Real Madrid is just one point behind Inter Milan, and has slipped into the second tier, where AC Milan is also.
"The third tier consists of Ajax, Bayer Leverkusen, and Manchester City, all of whom are very difficult to beat."
"The fourth tier also includes Dortmund and Napoli."
Lingard chewed on his steak and replied in a muffled voice, "We can't be matched with Manchester City from the third tier, so the worst-case scenario is being grouped with Real Madrid and Dortmund."
While Lingard was devouring his steak, Liu Yi snatched a chicken leg from his plate: "I think we shouldn't bother with all that. Let's leave the weaker teams to Barcelona and Bayern. As for the three world-class powerhouses—Shakhtar Donetsk, BATE Borisov, and Galati Steel—let them test Manchester United's strength!"
When Lin Huang looked up, he found that the chicken leg was gone.
"Damn it, third brother, you stole my chicken leg again!"
"Damn it, you can't beat my brother, so you try to disgust me, huh?!"
On the television screen.
This is due to the merger of the French Football Ballon d'Or and the FIFA Men's Player of the Year award.
UEFA has announced that it will award a new European Player of the Year award to recognize players who performed exceptionally well in European leagues last season.
The three candidates are Messi (Barcelona), Xavi (Barcelona), and Ronaldo (Real Madrid).
"I think this award definitely belongs to Messi!"
Lingard stared at the television screen, his tone full of resentment.
Liu Yi finished gnawing on the chicken leg he had taken and neatly tossed the bone back into Lin Jiade's plate: "How so?"
"Platini!"
Lin Huang shook his head.
"This guy is too biased towards Messi. Whenever I see him on the same stage as Messi, I feel like Barcelona is going to win the championship."
I almost forgot, Cristiano Ronaldo used to practice dribbling next to this guy back then, so he was practically a mentor to the Portuguese superstar.
The protective instinct of parents is understandable.
"Barcelona won the Champions League last year, so Real Madrid was definitely at a disadvantage."
Pogba's stance is relatively neutral; it seems that whoever wins the award is none of his business.
on the rostrum.
Platini announced with a broad smile.
"The winner of the 2011 UEFA Men's Player of the Year award is—Leo Messi!"
The Argentine superstar rose slightly shyly and went on stage to accept the trophy that resembled a pair of silver shorts.
The number of votes for the three individuals was flashing on the big screen.
Messi: 38 votes.
Harvey: 11 votes.
Cristiano Ronaldo: 3 votes.
"If I were Ronaldo, I would also criticize Platini. If I had known it would turn out like this, I would have preferred to bring in Iniesta to make up the numbers."
Pogba shook his head repeatedly.
After the awards ceremony, the lottery drawing ceremony officially began.
Figo, the "Pig-Headed General" from Portugal, was a guest.
All teams in the first tier were drawn.
Manchester United have been placed in Group H.
Immediately afterwards, Bobby Charlton took the stage.
"Chajue is here! He always has a good luck!"
"Not too demanding, just one from the Donetsk or Moscow army!"
Liu Yixuan had some ulterior motives in choosing these two.
The match against Da Mao and Er Mao might not be until December, when it will be freezing cold and I can't fly, so it's good that I don't have to go to the away game.
Cha Jue moved very slowly.
Platini's smile gradually froze.
When it came to groups F/G/H, there were three left in the pool.
"Shakhtar Donetsk, AC Milan, and Real Madrid."
Lingard gestured the famous cross and silently chanted, "Real Madrid and Milan, leave quickly! Miners, come to my bowl!"
Pogba gave Lingard a flick on the forehead.
"What's wrong with your brain? Shouldn't you have picked Real Madrid and Manchester United first, leaving us with Miners?!"
Chajue shakily twisted open the capsule toy shaped like a Champions League ball.
"Group F, Shakhtar Donetsk."
Lingard shrugged: "It's over, it's a choice between Milan and Real Madrid."
Liu Yi nudged Lin Huang: "What are you worried about? We're not letting you play."
Following that, Barcelona from Group H defeated AC Milan.
So————
Manchester United vs. Real Madrid?!
The camera simultaneously panned between Mourinho, Ronaldo, and Ferguson.
A melodramatic love triangle!
Chris returns to Old Trafford.
Lingard was on the verge of tears: "Big brother, you're a jinx! Just shut up."
Dutch legend Ruud Gullit took to the stage to await the draw of the third-tier teams.
As each small ball was twisted open.
Manchester United are once again facing a choice between two options.
Is it Manchester City or Ajax?
"No Manchester City — No Manchester City —"
At this moment, Lingard had forgotten his identity as a player, and his feelings were no different from those of the die-hard Manchester United fans.
Liu Yi patted him on the shoulder.
"Why don't you be the eldest brother?"
"If we avoid playing in the same league, how can we possibly beat Manchester City?"
Manchester City have been automatically relegated to Group H.
The first group of death has been formed!
Barcelona, Milan, Manchester City!
The second group of death followed closely behind.
Manchester United, Real Madrid, Ajax.
"I don't believe UEFA didn't have a script."
Pogba scoffed.
"It's over, last seed! It'll either be Dortmund or Napoli! It's all my fault, brother!"
Given UEFA's track record...
It's very likely that two groups of death will be created, maximizing the hype and viewership in the group stage!
In a state of utter despair.
Dortmund and Napoli were picked early on.
The "group of death" usually consists of three teams.
If all four teams are the strongest in their respective tiers, while every match will be full of exciting moments, it will also cause two of the strongest teams to be eliminated in the group stage.
The knockout stage might actually lead to some lackluster matches due to strong teams being eliminated too early.
Liu Yi pointed to the last two teams remaining on the screen.
Genk and Galatz steel.
Ultimately, it fell to the foul hand of Lothar Matthäus, the Ballon d'Or winner known for his outspokenness.
Galatz Steel, on the verge of tears, fell into Group H.
Group H: Manchester United, Real Madrid, Ajax, Galati Steel!
At the same time, the long-dormant system panel once again issued tasks.
[Mission Line 1: Break Through the Group of Death!]
[Reward: One random Bronze-level badge!]
[Mission Two: Take first place in the group of death!]
[Reward: One random Silver-tier badge!]
[Limited-time mission: Obtain the O.W. Golden Boy Award by the end of this year.]
[Reward: One chance to upgrade to the advanced template!!]
Liu Yi had anticipated missions one and two.
However, the release of this "limited-time mission" instantly ignited the interest of China's rising stars.
Bergkamp's template has been upgraded from a stripped-down version to a standard one.
Is this the only way Ling can fill the void left by their inability to travel to away games?
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