Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

Although there were security personnel blocking them, countless fans still held up banners with "Li Lei" written on them and shouted his name.

"Li Lei! Li Lei! You are our pride!"

"Leilei, you are so handsome!"

"Li Shen, welcome home!"

Li Lei was surprised and moved by such a warm welcome.

He kept waving to the fans with a bright smile on his face.

De Bruyne walked beside Li Lei and looked at this scene, and couldn't help but sigh: "Li, the fans here are really too enthusiastic."

Li Lei nodded, his face full of pride: "This is the enthusiasm of Chinese fans."

"Their love for football and support for our players are really touching."

Guardiola was also shocked by the scene.

As the head coach of Manchester City, he has seen countless fans, but this is the first time he has seen such a grand and sincere welcome.

"I can feel the love of Chinese fans for football," Guardiola said.

"This passion is our driving force for progress."

Encircled by fans, the Manchester City team slowly walked out of the airport.

Li Lei stopped from time to time to take photos with fans, sign autographs, and do his best to respond to their enthusiasm.

"Thank you for your support," Li Lei said sincerely.

"Your passion is my driving force for continuous progress. I will repay you with my best performance on the field!"

The fans cheered even more enthusiastically.

In their hearts, Li Lei is not only an outstanding player, but also the hope and pride of Chinese football.

Passing through the crowd, the Manchester City team finally boarded the bus.

But the fans' enthusiasm did not diminish at all. They followed the bus and shouted the names of the players all the way.

On the bus, De Bruyne patted Li Lei on the shoulder: "Brother, your popularity in China is incredible."

Li Lei smiled modestly: "This is all the love of Chinese fans for football."

"I feel extremely proud to have the opportunity to represent them on the world stage."

In this way, accompanied by the cheers of the fans, Manchester City's bus drove to the hotel.

What awaits them will be a strong dialogue with Real Madrid and a football feast.

On July 24, 2024, a peak football showdown is about to take place at the Shenzhen Spring Cocoon Stadium.

Manchester City and Real Madrid, two European giants, will present a visual feast for Asian fans here.

In the stadium, 100,000 spectators have already filled the seats.

But the enthusiasm in the stands is far from subsiding. Outside the stadium, there are still tens of thousands of fans. Although they cannot enter the stadium, they are still reluctant to leave.

They witnessed this historic moment through the big screen and the broadcast.

As time approaches, the players begin to enter the stadium.

The moment each star stepped onto the field, the audience cheered like a tsunami.

The commentator began to introduce the players one by one, and each name was well-known.

On the central big screen, the portraits of the players flashed one by one, as if the gods had descended.

"Kevin De Bruyne, the core of Manchester City's midfield, the new generation leader of the Belgian national team!"

"Cristiano Ronaldo, the top player of Real Madrid, the pride of Portugal, the legend of world football!"

The cheers came one after another, and the fans welcomed the hero in their hearts in the warmest way.

When Li Lei's name was mentioned, the atmosphere in the stadium reached its peak.

As a new player of Manchester City and the hope of Chinese football, Li Lei's position in the hearts of local fans is irreplaceable.

"Li Lei, this talented player from China, has been a rising star in the Premier League in the past two years."

"Tonight, he will prove himself to the world in front of his hometown fans!"

The cheers surged like a tsunami, and Li Lei faced the fans in the stadium, raised his hands high, and bowed deeply.

Every move he made caused a stir in the stadium, with fans shouting his name and cheering for him.

Li Lei knew that this was not only a personal support for him, but also the expectations of the people of his motherland for Chinese football.

At this moment, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous, a feeling he had never had in the Premier League or even the Champions League.

Both coaches sent out their strongest lineups, which shows how much they valued this game.

Manchester City (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Joe Hart

Defenders: John Stones, Gal Clichy, Jesus Navas, Vincent Kompany

Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva, Li Lei, Raheem Sterling, Fernando Francisco

Forward: Sergio Aguero

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Keylor Navas

Defender: Danilo Reis, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo

Midfield: Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Isco, Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo

Forward: Jesse Rodriguez

Guardiola's tactical arrangement is as sharp as ever. Manchester City will launch a fast and precise attack under the 4-2-3-1 formation.

Real Madrid, led by Zidane, is also star-studded.

The combination of Bale, Rodriguez and Ronaldo will create a huge threat in the frontcourt, and Kroos and Modric in the midfield will control the rhythm of the game.

The strong lineups of both sides and the shining stars make this game destined to be extraordinary.

It is not just a friendly match, but also a peak showdown and a football feast.

With the referee's whistle, the game officially began.

In a corner of the Spring Cocoon Stadium, a young man was nervously debugging his live broadcast equipment.

His name is Gao Yi, he is Li Lei's number one fan and also a football blogger.

Today, Gao Yi will provide an exclusive live broadcast for those fans who were unable to come to the scene.

He wants more people to feel the warm atmosphere of the scene and to let more people witness the style of Li Lei and Manchester City.

"Hello everyone, I am Gao Yi, welcome to my live broadcast room!" Gao Yi faced the camera with a bright smile.

"Today, we will witness a peak showdown, Manchester City vs. Real Madrid, Li Lei vs. Ronaldo!"

The barrage instantly boiled, and tens of thousands of viewers poured into the live broadcast room. They came from every corner of China, and some even from all over the world.

"Li Lei will win! Come on Chinese football!"

"Manchester City must win tonight, I stayed up all night in the United States!"

Gao Yi continued to interact with fans and introduce the situation on the scene.

Sometimes he aimed the camera at the stands to show the enthusiasm of the fans; sometimes he switched to the court to capture every move of the players.

"Look, Li Lei is on the field!" Gao Yi shouted excitedly, "Our hope is here!"

In the picture, Li Lei faced the cheers of the audience, raised his hands and bowed deeply. His humility and enthusiasm instantly captured everyone's hearts.

Gao Yi continued to explain, he introduced each player and analyzed the tactics of both sides.

As a senior football fan, he has a unique insight into football.