Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

As time goes by, the game is about to begin.

The Etihad Stadium is packed with fans cheering one after another.

Manchester City players are doing the final warm-up in the locker room, encouraging and cheering each other.

This game is not only against Monaco, but also an opportunity to prove themselves.

Li Lei, De Bruyne, Sterling, Aguero and others walked out of the locker room and walked towards the stadium. Their eyes are full of determination and confidence. No matter who the opponent is, they will not give up easily.

Mbappe's silent provocation aroused their fighting spirit, and they decided to respond with practical actions. In this crucial Champions League semi-final, Manchester City's players will go all out to win.

However, Mbappe stood in the center of the court at this time, looking around at the audience.

He took a deep breath and felt the familiar and exciting tension.

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

The peak showdown between Manchester City and Monaco is destined to be a fierce and exciting contest.

The atmosphere in the Etihad Stadium became increasingly heated, and as the starting lineups of the two teams were displayed on the big screen, the cheers on the scene reached a climax.

In the Sky Sports live broadcast room, hosts Keane and Jones were conducting the final warm-up activities before the start of the game, introducing the players who were about to appear to the audience in front of the TV.

Manchester City (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Joe Hart

Defenders: Bacary Sagna, Nicolas Otamendi, Eliaquim Mangala, Aleksandar Kolarov

Midfielders: Fernandinho, Fernando, Li Lei, Kevin De Bruyne, Sterling

Forward: Sergio Aguero

Monaco (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Daniel Subasic

Defenders: Dilar, Kamil Glick, Jamerson, Benjamin Mendy

Midfielders: Bernardo Silva, Fabinho, Timoë Bakayoko, Thomas Lemar

Forwards: Kylian Mbappé, Radamel Falcao

Keane said: "Dear viewers, welcome to today's Champions League semi-final, Manchester City will play against Monaco at home. Brother. "

"This game is destined to be a wonderful match, let's take a look at Manchester City's starting lineup first."

Keane continued: "Manchester City lined up a 4-2-3-1 formation today."

"The goalkeeper is Joe Hart, and he will be the guardian of the last line of defense with experience."

Jones took over the topic: "On the defensive line, we see the combination of Bacary Sagna, Nicolas Otamendi, Eliaquim Mangala and Alexander Kolarov."

"The stability and coordinated combat ability of this line of defense will be the key to whether Manchester City can contain Monaco's forward line."

Keane nodded: "In the midfield, Fernandinho and Fernando will be responsible for interception and control of the rhythm."

"In the frontcourt, Li Lei, Kevin De Bruyne and Sterling will provide support for Aguero.

"These players are all good at attacking, especially De Bruyne, whose passing vision and creativity are undoubtedly a highlight of Manchester City."

Jones smiled and added: "In the forward position, of course, it is the familiar Sergio Aguero, whose goal-scoring ability needs no further explanation."

"Manchester City's lineup looks quite strong, and I believe they will cause a lot of trouble for Monaco."

Next, Keane turned to Monaco's lineup: "Let's take a look at Monaco's starting lineup. They chose a 4-4-2 formation."

"The goalkeeper position is held by Daniel Subasic, and his saving ability has been demonstrated repeatedly this season."

Jones continued: "The back line has Dilar, Kamil Glick, Jamelson and Benjamin Mendy, these players are solid on the defensive end, and Glick is known for his tough defensive style. "

Keane continued: "In the midfield, Bernardo Silva, Fabinho, Timoë Bakayoko and Thomas Lemar will form a midfield quartet. "

"These players are not only excellent in defense, but also can provide a lot of support on the offensive end, especially Bernardo Silva, his skills and ball control are very good. "

Jones said excitedly: "Kylian Mbappe and Radamel Falcao on the forward line are undoubtedly the two killers of Monaco. "

"Mbappe's speed and breakthrough ability are very threatening, and Falcao's shooting skills and sense of smell in front of the goal are first-class. This combination will bring great pressure to Manchester City's defense. "

As the two hosts finished their introductions, the audience had a deeper understanding of the players who were about to appear.

The atmosphere on the court became more and more tense and intense, fans waved their flags and shouted the names of their favorite teams.

Keane finally said: "Okay, everyone, the warm-up activities are over, and the game is about to begin."

"Let's wait and see what kind of peak showdown this Champions League semi-final between Manchester City and Monaco will be."

Jones smiled and added: "No matter what the result is, I believe today's game will be exciting. Let's get ready for this football feast!"

With the referee's whistle, the Champions League semi-final between Manchester City and Monaco officially kicked off.

Manchester City took the lead in getting the right to kick off, and the players quickly got into shape and launched an attack according to Guardiola's tactical arrangements.

De Bruyne stood in the center circle ready to kick off, and he gently passed the ball to Fernandinho next to him.

Fernandinho quickly passed the ball back to Otamendi in the backcourt to ensure possession of the ball.

Manchester City players began to pass the ball in an orderly manner, intending to stabilize the situation first.

Otamendi passed the ball to left back Kolarov, who advanced to the midfield with the ball. Facing Monaco's defense, he decisively passed the ball to Li Lei on the left.

Li Lei started quickly after receiving the ball and used his speed to break through the defense of Monaco's right back Dilar.