Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

A night of indulgence not only relaxed Li Lei's nerves, but also allowed him to meet the upcoming challenges with a more relaxed and happy attitude.

Early the next morning, he appeared at the training base, and his mental state seemed better than many days.

For him, that night was a necessary release, allowing him to devote himself to training and competition with 100% enthusiasm.

However, the club's public relations department was busy because of this.

Some media are quite interested in the players' nightlife, especially for star players like Li Lei, any gossip may trigger crazy media tracking.

Reporters came to the club to squat, hoping to dig out more details about the players' private lives.

Faced with the possible emergence of negative news, the club's public relations department had to start planning response strategies to ensure that the players' image is not affected, while also protecting the overall interests of the team.

In this context, the attitude of head coach Guardiola is particularly important.

He also knows that managing a top team is not only about guiding football skills and tactics, but more about understanding and supporting the players' psychological state.

Therefore, for Li Lei and several other players who participated in the nightlife, he chose a more understanding and supportive way to deal with the matter.

Guardiola called each player involved to his office for a talk.

When it was Li Lei's turn, the two sat in the office, and the atmosphere was serious but not tense.

Guardiola went straight to the point and said, "Hey! Li, I know that the recent games have put a lot of pressure on you, which is not an easy thing for anyone."

"You need to find a way to relax and deal with these pressures that suits you. If you need to, you can definitely make a girlfriend. OK?"

After listening to the coach's words, Li Lei nodded gently and replied, "Thank you, coach."

"I will be careful to ensure that these relaxing activities will not affect my performance and the interests of the team."

His voice was full of sincerity and gratitude.

Guardiola nodded with satisfaction. For a responsible player like Li Lei, he can balance life and career well.

"Very good, I believe you can do it. Just give me 100% effort on the field, and you can live your life as happily as you want off the field."

The media's focus is always so short, and no matter how big the news is, it will pass.

As time goes by, the media's attention to the private lives of players is gradually replaced by the upcoming bigger news.

In the second round of the Champions League quarter-finals, Manchester City played against Leverkusen.

This game is not only a display of the technical duel between the two teams, but also a contest of tactical wisdom, which attracted the attention of football fans all over Europe and even the world.

The British media is full of expectations for this game, and generally predicts that Manchester City will have the upper hand.

The front-page headline of the Daily Mail is: "Manchester City is ready to conquer Europe again-Leverkusen will face a tough battle."

The Guardian analyzed Guardiola's tactical layout and believed that his exquisite strategy will be the key to Manchester City's victory.

Despite this, there are also warning voices in many comments, reminding Manchester City not to be careless, and Leverkusen also has the potential for an upset with its unpredictable offensive power.

Compared with the media's optimism, Guardiola's attitude seems more serious.

In the tactical meeting, he repeatedly emphasized the importance of details and made targeted tactical adjustments to the team.

Any thought of underestimating the enemy now may lead to irreversible consequences.

Advancing to the next round is the only goal in his eyes. This is not only about the honor of the team, but also an important verification of his tactical system.

Just as all members of Manchester City were actively preparing for the game, Leverkusen's team arrived in Manchester by charter flight.

The arrival of the team caused a small sensation. After all, they are the direct competitors of Manchester City on the road to promotion.

Leverkusen's players and staff seemed full of confidence. Their goal is not only to come to the competition, but also to take away the victory away.

Leverkusen's coach said in an interview: "We respect Manchester City, but we will not be afraid of them."

"We are ready to show our strength and prove our position in the European arena."

This remark was widely reported by the media, adding a lot of highlights and tension to the upcoming game.

The match between the two teams was highly anticipated, and every training and tactical arrangement was carefully analyzed by the media and fans, trying to find possible clues to the outcome.

On a night in Manchester, the brightly lit stadium was filled with a tense and exciting atmosphere.

For Leverkusen, the second round of the Champions League quarter-finals was not onlyIt is a challenge and a stage to show themselves.

Especially the young players in the team, their hearts are full of fearlessness and expectations.

Today's Leverkusen team is full of youthful vitality.

Goalkeeper Bert Leno, only 23 years old, has shown maturity and stability beyond his age.

Giulio Donati and Karim Bellarabi are only 25 and 24 years old respectively. Their vitality and passion on the field infect every teammate.

And 21-year-old Hakan Calhanoglu and 22-year-old Josip Drmic are the sparks of the team, always bursting out amazing energy at critical moments.

For these young players, the Champions League is not only the highest level of competition in Europe, but also an opportunity to prove themselves to the world.

Every outstanding performance may become a turning point in their careers.

Therefore, although the first round of the game brought them a certain amount of psychological pressure, in the second round of the game, they are determined to put aside all concerns and just show their truest selves.

In the locker room before the game, Leverkusen's head coach encouraged and guided the young players.

His words were simple and direct. He said: "Remember, this is not just a game, it is your chance to show the world your value."

"Don't be afraid of making mistakes, don't be afraid of failure, as long as you go all out on the court, it's enough."

The players listened to the coach's words, with determination and passion in their eyes.

When they walked out of the locker room and stepped into the brightly lit stadium, everyone's heart was filled with an irresistible force.

They fought not only for the Leverkusen team, but also for their own future and dreams.

As the referee's whistle sounded, this group of energetic young people began their performance.

On the court, they challenged Manchester City's defense with amazing speed and skills. Every pass and every breakthrough was full of power and beauty.

Although the opponent is Manchester City, which is known as the invincible, there is only one belief in the hearts of these young people: to move forward fearlessly and show their style.

At the beginning of the game, Leverkusen's players launched an attack in an almost surprise manner. Their speed and passion put pressure on Manchester City in a short period of time.

Although Li Lei and his teammates were slightly caught off guard, this is after all a top European arena, and any unexpected situation must be responded to quickly.