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Chapter 265 Fight!
"It's too small..." Rooney muttered while looking at the stands of the Love Song Stadium.

The others also nodded. Indeed, compared to the magnificence of Old Trafford, and for Manchester United players who are used to stadiums like the San Siro or the Bernabeu, the Love Song Stadium is simply a child who can't do anything.

"Okay, are you here to play or to visit?" Assistant coach Queiroz shouted loudly, urging the players to warm up quickly.

While warming up, Li Rui saw the Villarreal player walking towards the locker room. He saw a familiar figure from the back. The reason why he said familiar was because this Argentine player was indeed too famous. A star that Rui likes very much.

Riquelme naturally didn't know that there was still a fan of his own in the Manchester United team. He and Forlan walked towards the players' corridor while exchanging something.

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Riquelme and Forlan are the key to Villarreal's offensive system now. The Argentine's scheduling in the midfield, and the Uruguayan's fatal blow in the penalty area, this is Villarreal The most important weapon to be able to achieve No.3 in La Liga last season and finally reach the Champions League.

In this Champions League group match between Manchester United and Villarreal, there is another hot spot in the media, that is, the grievances between Uruguayan striker Forlan and Manchester United coach Ferguson.

In the summer of 2004, when Forlan was kicked out by Ferguson, no one would have thought that in his first season at Villarreal, Forlan would score 24 goals in La Liga, helping The team achieved No.3 in the league and the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup, and became the top scorer in La Liga, and became the winner of the European Golden Boot.

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Therefore, facing Ferguson who kicked him out this time, Forlan is also full of fighting spirit. When interviewed by the Spanish media, Forlan also made no secret of his desire for this game, "Yes, facing Manchester United. Games, special for me? Will I score goals? No one wants to score goals, especially against Manchester United!"

At the airport, Ferguson mentioned Forlan to the media. The media asked the godfather of Manchester United if he regretted giving up a European Golden Boot shooter now. Well done, it suits him well...he's a really good player and I don't regret bringing him to Manchester United, but I don't regret sending him away either...'

The implication is that the Uruguayan is suitable for development in a team like Villarreal, but a giant like Manchester United is not suitable for him...

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Ferguson had already laid out his tactics, and the old man had said everything he needed to say. He looked at the watch on his wrist and nodded towards Roy Keane.

So, the Manchester United captain stood up and slapped his hands hard, while his teammates were all looking at him.

Keane shouted loudly: "Okay! Don't let the Spaniards wait too long, let them see the strength of Manchester United!"

Everyone laughed, indeed, for Villarreal, Manchester United is indeed a behemoth. Before this season, the name of Villarreal, the club with the same name as the town, probably did not have many people. Know.

Ferguson watched his disciples rush out of the locker room. He didn't think there was anything wrong with Keane's words just now. A wealthy family must have the pride of a wealthy family. This is not the same as underestimating the enemy. If you are afraid of this and that, and dare not even say some big words about the background of a wealthy family, you can be considered a wealthy family!

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"Today is the festival of the Love Song Stadium..." the commentator sighed. Although the stadium that can accommodate 2 people is not big, it is so lively under the singing of the fans under the full seats. Like a boiling volcano.

On the field, the mascot of a Villarreal club is waving its arms towards the stands. With the waving of the mascot's arms, a yellow wave in the stands of the entire stadium is turbulent with joy.

Villarreal's mascot is a miniature submarine-headed robot named Groguet, which means "little yellow" in Spanish.

And Villarreal also has a nickname is 'Yellow Submarine'.

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In the 60s, Yellow Submarine, the masterpiece handed down by the Beatles, was popular in Europe. At that time, when Villarreal fans watched the game at home, they would hum "Yellow Submarine" whenever they fell in love. ".Therefore, for Villarreal, which has never had an official team song, this popular piece of music has quietly become the team's "quasi-team song"...

In addition, Villarreal's home team uniform is bright yellow, so the 'yellow submarine' simply became the team's nickname.At the time, another yellow-based team, Cadiz, also enjoyed the nickname.Later, with the decline of Cadiz and the rise of Villarreal, this nickname gradually became the patent of Villarreal.

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In the player channel, Li Rui found that Riquelme was standing beside him. He observed the Argentine star closely. Riquelme's appearance seemed very ordinary in Argentina, which is famous for producing beautiful male stars. , but no one will underestimate this 'classical master'...

Football at the feet of Riquelme has an aesthetic feeling. Perhaps, it is precisely because of being in a small team like Villarreal that Riquelme can really show his ambitions. Riquelme's tailor-made team with him as the core, Riquelme can finally show his ambitions.

Riquelme also noticed that someone was looking at him. He saw Li Rui. Maybe this black-haired and yellow-skinned player made him stunned for a while, but obviously Riquelme must know Li Rui. Now, Li Rui Rui is the most threatening player in the Manchester United team.

Riquelme and Li Rui nodded, and they looked at each other and smiled, which was polite.

At this time, the love song stadium is full of voices and singing, and it is time to enter the stadium.

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On the big screen of the Love Song stadium, the list of starting players for both sides of the game was displayed.

Villarreal lineup:

Goalkeeper: Vieira;

Defense: Krokamp, ​​Gonzalo, Alvarez, Aruabarena;
Midfielders: Fonte, Riquelme, Senna, Sorin;
Forwards: Forlan, Figueroa;
Manchester United lineup:

Goalkeeper: Van der Sar;

Defense: Heinze, Ferdinand, O'Shea, Sylvester;

Midfielders: Roy Keane, Giggs, Scholes, Fletcher;

Forwards: Li Rui, Rooney;
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After introducing the starting lists of the two sides to the audience, the two commentators of Sky TV also began to exchange views.

"Gary, what do you think of this game?" Sky TV commentator Taibi asked his commentary partner Lineker.

"Ferguson's team should be careful about the two players of Villarreal, Riquelme and Forlan, as long as they are contained, Villarreal's offense will have no threat... no I know that in Ferguson's heart, he will regret letting the Uruguayan go." Lineker said.

"He just regrets it and won't admit it," Tabby said with a smile.

Perhaps because of Manchester United's consistent strength, Manchester United's popularity in the UK is not good, so when the commentator talks about Manchester United, he will also make fun of it.

At the beginning, Cantona said a word, "They all want (Manchester United) to lose", and they naturally referred to fans of other teams in England.

However, in the European arena, the English certainly hope that Manchester United can perform well.

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"To be honest, in this game, compared to the story between Fran and Mr. Alex Ferguson, I am more looking forward to Li's performance in this game."

Lineker smiled: "This is a guy who always surprises the fans."

"That's right," Tabby said loudly.

At this time, the voice of the Love Song stadium suddenly became louder. During the commentary, they had to speak loudly so that the fans in front of the TV could hear clearly. This is when the players are about to come out.
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Li Rui stood in the middle circle. He felt a little nervous, not because of fear. This kind of nervousness was more precisely excitement. Yes, it was excitement from the bottom of his heart. Li Rui even felt that every bone in him was shaking. Dancing, wanting to be crazy.

'This is the Champions League game, this is my stage! ' Li Rui said to himself.

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On the sidelines, the head coaches of both sides are on the bench, and they are also waiting for the referee to blow the kick-off whistle.

Chewing gum in his mouth, Ferguson looked at the stadium. This game is very important for whether Manchester United can maintain a good position in the group qualifying situation.

On the other side, Mr. Ferguson's colleague, the Chilean Manuel Pellegrini, seemed a little nervous. This game is the Spanish team's Champions League debut. After 90 minutes of the game, what will be the result? No one knows.

Before Pellegrini started coaching Villarreal last season, it can be said that he was unknown, but last season, it was this Chilean who brought this little-known small team to La Liga League No.3 and the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup, and in this season's Champions League qualifiers, eliminated the Premier League No.4 Everton and entered the Champions League.

In particular, Pellegrini's use of Riquelme amazed everyone. The Argentine who had been labeled as a "parallel importer" in Barcelona played very well in Villarreal , showing an astonishing state.

So, Mr. Pellegrini now also has the nickname 'Engineer'...

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With the whistle of the referee Butler from Switzerland, the first game of the group stage of Group D of the European Champions Cup in the 2005-2006 season, Villarreal VS Manchester United, was played in the huge stadium Amidst the cheers, it began.

At the beginning of the game, Manchester United turned away and showed a stronger momentum. It seemed that they wanted to vent all the anger after losing in the Manchester derby to this game.

Riquelme organized in the midfield. He passed the ball to Sorin. The Argentine veteran just stopped the ball. From the position of observing his teammates, Roy Keane made a fierce but beautiful tackle and tackled Sorin. Yes, the football was also taken away, and immediately, Roy Keane passed the football to Fletcher in front of him.

Manchester United strikes back!

Riquelme raised his hand to the referee Butler, meaning that the Manchester United captain had fouled the tackle just now, but Butler raised his hands flat, meaning there was no foul, and the game continued.

The first booing of the game was heard at the Love Song Stadium.

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After getting the ball, Fletcher moved the football forward, then accelerated, breaking through Fonte who hurried up to defend.

Aruabarena immediately came up to intercept, but Fletcher did not continue to dribble the ball, pretending to cut in the middle, after attracting Aruabarena to come up to block, he suddenly pulled the ball back, and then kicked Nice diagonal through ball!
Since Aruabarena was pulled out by Fletcher, an inconspicuous space was pulled out of the ribs where Villarreal's right back and center back combined.

Fletcher was keenly aware of it, so he sent a pass without hesitation.

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Almost at the moment Fletcher passed the ball, Li Rui also ran there just right, and then received the football!He had been cruising on the edge of the penalty area just now, and after seeing Aruabarena being attracted by Fletcher, he immediately advanced without hesitation.

Seeing Li Rui receiving the football, more than 3000 Manchester United fans in the stands of the Love Song Stadium burst into enthusiastic cheers, while the Villarreal fans booed the sky.

Villarreal's coach Pellegrini changed his face, stood up from the coach's bench, and shouted loudly from the sidelines, "Stop him! Stop him! Don't let him kick!"

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Alvarez immediately came up to intercept, a shovel against the turf.

Li Rui pulled the football horizontally, then knocked the football lightly, and took a big step himself, avoiding Alvarez's grabbing the ball.

At this time, the goal could already be seen. Villarreal goalkeeper Vieira in front of the goal was highly concentrated. Li Rui did not continue to break through. He swung his right foot and volleyed. After the football was drawn, The ball is fast, flying towards the upper left corner of the goal...

Li Rui's shot was powerful and the ball was fast. Vieira almost subconsciously hit the ball with two fists!
The football fell to the other side, and Villarreal defender Gonzalo quickly kicked the football out of the danger zone before Scholes came up to make up the shot.

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Li Rui scratched his hair in annoyance. It would be wonderful if the goal was scored. When he shot the kick just now, Li Rui felt that the goal was interesting. He didn't expect that Vieira would actually catch the goal.

Although the goal was not scored, the shot still made the Villarreal fans at the Love Song Stadium break out in a cold sweat.Villarreal fans began to have a more intuitive impression of this hot Manchester United young man who is now being hyped by the media.

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Soon, Villarreal also had a threatening attack.

There was a passing error in the midfield of the Manchester United team. Giggs passed the ball to Scholes in the middle. There was no tacit understanding between them, Fletcher did not come up to catch the ball, and the ball was directly caught by Villarreal player Senna.

After Senna got the ball, he was stunned for a while, and then he didn't take the ball, and quickly kicked out, a ground ball, and passed the football to Riquelme in front of him.

After Riquelme got the ball, Manchester United captain Roy Keane immediately came up to intercept it. This was also Ferguson's tactical arrangement in this game, allowing the fierce Keane to deal with Riquelme.

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After Riquelme got the ball, he stopped the ball on the spot. Seeing Keane coming up to grab the ball, he pulled the football horizontally to avoid Keane's attack. However, Keane's second reaction was also very fast. Immediately change footsteps, come up and continue to intercept.

At this time, Riquelme shifted the football to his right foot, lifted his right foot, and made a movement of wanting to shoot from a long distance. Keane immediately came up to block it.

Riquelme's long-range shot was just a fake move. He watched Keane come up to block again, pulled the football behind him very calmly, and then pushed the ball slightly to the outside. at the foot of the forest.

After Sorin got the ball, the Argentine veteran made a move that surprised everyone. He moved the football forward and then accelerated. In this way, the ball passed and broke through O'Shea.

wow wow wow wow...

Thunderous cheers at the Love Song Stadium!

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Sorin, who broke through O'Shea, didn't continue to dribble, looked in the direction of the goal, and directly shot a powerful long-range shot.Ferdinand, who came up to block, fell to the ground and watched the football fly towards the goal with a strong rotation.

This shot was beyond the expectations of the Manchester United players. Van der Sar was not prepared enough for this shot. The Dutch veteran looked very embarrassed in his save action. A shot from a tricky angle lifted the crossbar.

"WWWOWOWOWOO... Brilliant! Very sudden shot! Only 6 minutes into the game, both teams have a dangerous shot! This game looks very interesting!! Whether Riquelme or Lee, None of them let us down! This game will definitely be worth the ticket price!" Taibi shouted loudly!

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PS: Today is the National Day of Mourning. Here, I also mourn for the victims in Zhouqu, Gansu, and pray for them. Zhouqu will be strong, and Zhouqu will definitely get better tomorrow.

As long as the confidence is still there, we will be able to rebuild our homeland, and bless our compatriots in Zhouqu!

Orgasm tomorrow!Boom, boom!

(End of this chapter)