Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

The morning sun shines on the streets of Barcelona, ​​and Manchester City's bus is on its way to Camp Nou.

In the car, the players are chatting, listening to music, or quietly looking at the scenery outside the window.

Li Lei sat next to his friend De Bruyne, and they talked about the noise made by the fans outside the hotel last night.

"It's incredible," De Bruyne shook his head, "I have never seen such a 'warm' welcome."

Li Lei smiled and said, "This is Barcelona fans. Their love for football sometimes exceeds ordinary people's imagination."

"But this is too much," Sterling interrupted, "We are here to play football, not to participate in the carnival."

"This is the magic of Camp Nou," Li Lei said, "It is not just a stadium, but also a symbol. Every opponent who comes here will feel this unique atmosphere."

"No matter how noisy they are," Kompany's voice came from behind, "what we have to do is to speak with strength on the court."

Everyone nodded in agreement. As the captain of Manchester City, Kompany can always use his words to rally the hearts of the whole team at critical moments.

The bus gradually approached the Camp Nou Stadium, and Li Lei saw a huge poster outside the stadium with "Més que un club" written on it.

"More than a club," Li Lei whispered the meaning of this slogan.

Yes, Barcelona is more than just a club, it represents a city, a culture, and a belief.

Although the nationalities, races, and cultures are different, this still makes Li Lei feel uncomfortable.

Manchester City also has its own unique spirit and belief. The flag of the blue moon has never retreated from any challenge.

Whether at home at Etihad or away at Camp Nou, Manchester City will pursue victory and defend honor in its own way.

The bus drove into the Camp Nou Stadium, and the players got off one after another.

Today's training was closed, without the interruption of reporters and fans, which gave them a precious opportunity to familiarize themselves with the venue and adapt to the environment.

Li Lei took a deep breath and stepped onto the green field that he was once so familiar with.

Memories came flooding back like a tide. Those days and nights in La Masia, those years growing up with dreams, seemed like yesterday.

Training began. Guardiola carefully observed the status of each player on the sidelines, which determined who would appear on the starting list tomorrow.

Under the night sky of Camp Nou, the blue moon flag drooped weakly.

The whistle at the end of the game, like a sharp blade, pierced the heart of every Manchester City fan.

4:1, this score was like a huge wound, tearing apart Manchester City's dream.

Li Lei stood in the middle of the court, tears silently falling. He couldn't believe that they lost like this, and lost so thoroughly.

The 95-minute game was like a nightmare.

Manchester City's defense, once so indestructible, is as fragile as paper today.

Barcelona's attack, like a surging tide, broke through their defense again and again.

Four goals, each like a heavy punch, shattered Manchester City's confidence.

Li Lei felt extremely frustrated and powerless. He tried his best to run, raid and intersperse on the field.

But without the cooperation of his teammates, everything was in vain.

Manchester City's forward line seemed to be sleepwalking today. Their passes were disorganized; their shots were weak.

Li Lei was fighting alone, but he alone could not turn the situation of the whole game around.

All around, the cheers of Barcelona fans were thunderous.

Their songs and slogans pierced the hearts of every Manchester City player like a sharp sword.

This was their night, a victory for Barcelona.

Li Lei closed his eyes and let the tears flow freely.

He remembered the oath before the game and the pride of the Blue Moon.

But tonight, all the oaths have become a bubble; all the pride has turned to dust.

"I'm sorry," he said in his heart, "I'm sorry that I failed to lead the team to victory. I'm sorry that I failed everyone's expectations."

Guardiola came over and patted him on the shoulder.

The coach's eyes were full of comfort and encouragement, saying: "This is just a game. We still have a chance and hope."

In the press conference after the game, Guardiola faced reporters from all over the world and answered their questions.

Despite having just experienced a painful defeat, he remained calm and composed.

"Mr. Guardiola, how do you evaluate today's game?"

Guardiola took a deep breath and said: "First of all, I want to congratulate Barcelona. They played a"We played a wonderful game, showing the quality and level of a top team. "

"But our performance today was obviously not ideal. "

"We made too many mistakes on the defensive end and gave the opponent too many opportunities. "

"On the offensive end, we lacked creativity and imagination and failed to create enough threats to the opponent. "

"This is a lesson, a painful but valuable lesson. "

"It tells us that we still have a lot to improve and improve. "

"Whether it is tactics or psychology, we need to reflect and adjust. "

"How did Li Lei perform today? He seems to be the most active player in the team. "

Guardiola nodded and continued: "Yes, Li Lei's performance today can be said to be the only bright spot in the team. "

"He kept running on the field and worked hard to create opportunities, but unfortunately, his efforts alone could not change the result of the whole game. "

"This also reminds us that football is a team sport. "

"Every player needs to work closely with his teammates and support each other. Only the power of the team can create miracles. "

"So what are your plans next?"

Guardiola thought for a moment and said, "We will summarize this game, analyze our shortcomings, and find out where we need to improve."

"Then, we will formulate a new training plan to strengthen the team's construction. "

"I believe that through continuous learning and hard work, we will be able to overcome the difficulties in front of us and regain our form. "

"I have firm confidence in my players and this team. "

"Finally, I want to say to our fans, I am sorry to disappoint you. "

"But I also want to tell you that we will not give up. "

"The spirit of Manchester City is to never give up and always move forward. "

"We will continue to fight and continue to pursue our dreams. "

"Thank you everyone. "Guardiola ended the press conference and left the venue.