Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

Manchester City players who returned to Manchester did not relax, because three days later was the 33rd round of the Premier League, and they would face West Bromwich Albion at home at the Etihad Stadium.

Compared with the Champions League, Manchester City's pressure in the league is not small at all.

In the 32nd round, they defeated Bournemouth 4:0, while Tottenham also defeated Watford 4:0 at home.

This kept the suspense of the two teams' final championship.

In order to win the final league championship, Li Lei and his teammates had no reason to stop at this critical moment.

In Manchester City's training base, the players have resumed training.

Before the start of training, head coach Guardiola specially called all the players for a brief meeting.

"Everyone performed very well in the game against Paris Saint-Germain, but we can't relax because of this." Guardiola said firmly.

"The Premier League is equally important. We must go all out to ensure that we get three points in every game."

Li Lei and his teammates listened carefully and nodded from time to time. After the training began, the players quickly got into shape.

De Bruyne and David Silva still cooperated well in the midfield. They frequently practiced one-touch passing, striving to quickly tear open the opponent's defense in the game.

Aguero and Sterling showed extremely high efficiency in shooting training, and every shot was full of threats.

After the training, Guardiola deliberately called Li Lei aside and patted him on the shoulder: "Li, you performed very well in the game against Paris."

"Next against West Bromwich, we need you to continue this state. You are a very important part of our midfield."

Li Lei nodded and answered firmly: "Don't worry, coach, I will do my best."

The intense and busy training passed quickly, and the match day finally arrived.

In the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City fans entered the stadium early, waving blue flags and shouting slogans in support of the team.

Li Lei and his teammates walked out of the player tunnel, and they were greeted by deafening cheers.

Every player's face was full of determination. This game was crucial to the team's road to winning the league championship.

After the game started, Manchester City immediately showed strong offensive capabilities.

De Bruyne and David Silva's dispatch in the midfield made West Bromwich's defense line repeatedly in danger.

Li Lei kept running in the midfield, actively participated in the conversion between defense and offense, and used accurate passes and unremitting fights to fight for every opportunity for the team.

Even though Manchester City players actively attacked, the game did not go according to their plan.

Only 6 minutes into the game, West Bromwich was first scored by Stephen Sessegnon.

After receiving the pass on the edge of the penalty area, he broke through Joe Hart's goal with a wonderful long shot, helping the team take a 1-0 lead.

At the beginning of the game, West Bromwich showed their offensive intentions.

In the 5th minute, West Bromwich successfully intercepted the ball in the midfield, and Brent intercepted Fernandinho's pass.

He quickly passed the ball to Gardner in the frontcourt. Gardner saw that Manchester City's defense was a little loose and quickly dribbled forward.

Gardner attracted the attention of two Manchester City defenders in the midfield and cleverly passed the ball to James McLean who inserted on the right.

McLean used his speed to break through Clichy's defense and quickly advanced to the front of Manchester City's penalty area.

At the same time, Manchester City's defense had an obvious loophole.

Mangala and Otamendi did not retreat in time in the defense, resulting in a gap in the defense.

Fernandinho tried to return to defense, but his speed was a little slow and he failed to block McLean's breakthrough route in time.

McLean dribbled the ball to the edge of the penalty area. Facing Manchester City's defense, he calmly passed the ball to Stephen Sessegnon in the middle.

After receiving the ball at the edge of the penalty area, Sessegnon did not hesitate, quickly adjusted his pace, and kicked a long shot with his right foot.

Sessegnon's shot was powerful, and the ball flew straight to the upper right corner of the goal like a cannonball.

Joe Hart reacted quickly and made a desperate save, but the angle of the ball was very tricky, and Joe Hart failed to touch the ball, and the ball went into the net.

The host Keane exclaimed in the live broadcast room: "Dear audience friends, West Bromwich Albion scored first!"

"Stephen Sessegnon's long shot from the edge of the penalty area directly broke through Joe Hart's goal!"

"The score became 1-0, and West Bromwich Albion got off to a dream start!"

Gao Yi saw West Bromwich Albion score first in the 6th minute, and he said: "This is really an unexpected start, West Bromwich Albion took the leadGoal!"

"We saw some problems with Manchester City's defense at that moment. What do you think, fans?"

A large number of comments immediately emerged in the barrage.

"The defense is too loose. How can the opponent shoot so easily!"

"Joe Hart has tried his best. The defenders need to be more focused!"

"It's okay. Come on, Manchester City. We believe in you!"

Gao Yi continued, "Yes, this goal was indeed a bit unexpected, but the game has just started. We still have a lot of time to turn the situation around."

After the goal was broken, Manchester City players seemed a little unprepared, but they quickly adjusted their mentality.

Li Lei patted Fernandinho on the shoulder and encouraged him, "It's okay. We still have time. Let's get it back together!"

De Bruyne also came over and said firmly, "Don't panic, continue to follow our tactics, and we will definitely turn the situation around. "

Under Guardiola's command, Manchester City quickly reorganized the attack.

They strengthened the control of the midfield, Li Lei and Fernandinho fought more actively in the midfield, and De Bruyne and David Silva continued to look for opportunities to tear open the opponent's defense.

In the 19th minute, Manchester City finally had a great opportunity.

In the midfield, Fernandinho successfully intercepted West Bromwich's pass and quickly passed the ball to De Bruyne in the frontcourt.

De Bruyne broke through with the ball, and facing the defensive players, he cleverly passed the ball to Li Lei who quickly inserted on the right.

Li Lei dribbled into the penalty area and used his speed and flexible steps to shake off West Bromwich's left back.

Just as he was about to cut inside, he was tackled from behind by the opponent's defender Macaulay.

The moment Li Lei fell to the ground, the referee blew the whistle without hesitation and pointed to the penalty spot.

Gao Yi excitedly explained in the live broadcast room: "Dear audience friends, Manchester City got a penalty! ”

“Li Lei’s breakthrough in the penalty area was very exciting, but he was tackled from behind by Macaulay, and the referee decisively awarded a penalty kick! ”