Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

The International Champions Cup is a football friendly match held around the world every summer, attracting many top clubs to participate and is regarded as an important warm-up match before the start of the new season.

This year is the second time Manchester City has participated in this event. For the team, this is a good opportunity to show the new lineup and run-in tactics.

The first opponent this year is Manchester United, a strong rival in the same city, which makes the game more attractive and competitive.

What's more special is that this game will be held at the Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing, bringing a rare football feast to Chinese fans.

After the assembly, Li Lei and his Manchester City teammates conducted several days of adaptive training.

During the training, Guardiola constantly emphasized the details of tactics, striving to show the best state in the International Champions Cup.

"Everyone, please note that although this is a warm-up match, we must go all out."

"This is not only a preparation for the new season, but also an opportunity to show our strength." Guardiola said at the mobilization meeting before training.

Li Lei and his teammates listened carefully to the instructions of the head coach. This is not only an ordinary friendly match, but also a derby in the same city, and the opponent is Manchester United, which they are familiar with.

Everyone hopes to show their best in this game and win for the team. No derby can lose.

After completing a few days of training, the entire Manchester City team flew to Beijing on a special plane.

On the plane, Li Lei and his teammates were in a good mood. They not only looked forward to this important game, but also looked forward to the upcoming trip to China.

"Beijing, I heard that the fans there are crazy, we must perform well." Sterling said excitedly.

De Bruyne nodded and agreed: "Yes, this is a good opportunity for us to show Manchester City's strength."

Li Lei smiled and looked at the sea of ​​clouds outside the window, and his heart was full of expectations.

The moment he got off the plane, the familiar air hit him.

He took a deep breath, as if he smelled the unique breath of Beijing.

He was very familiar with this city. The streets, buildings, and even the smell in the air made him feel very cordial.

A few years ago, he was still an unknown young player. Now, he returned to his hometown as a champion player. This feeling of success made him full of pride.

When the plane landed at Beijing Capital International Airport, Manchester City players received a warm welcome.

Outside the airport, thousands of fans had been waiting for a long time.

They waved the blue Manchester City flag and shouted Li Lei's name.

Seeing these enthusiastic supporters, Li Lei was deeply moved. He couldn't help but smile and waved to them.

"Welcome home, Li Lei!"

"Li Lei, come on! We support you!"

The shouts of the fans came one after another, and Li Lei felt an indescribable power.

Li Lei and his teammates walked out of the airport with smiles and waved to the fans.

In the next few days in Beijing, Manchester City players conducted adaptive training to familiarize themselves with the venue and climate.

On the day of the game, the Bird's Nest Stadium was already boiling inside and outside.

The roads around the stadium were crowded with fans who came to watch the game, with crowds surging and laughter.

Many fans wore Li Lei's jerseys and painted Manchester City logos on their faces. They held various cheering items and waited impatiently for the game to start.

"We must see Li Lei's wonderful performance today!"

"We came all the way here for Li Lei!"

In the stadium, the atmosphere was even more heated.

The audience seats were full, and the blue ocean covered the entire stand.

The fans waved flags and sang Manchester City's team song with great enthusiasm.

Especially when Li Lei and his teammates appeared on the court to warm up, the cheers almost overturned the entire stadium.

"Li Lei! Li Lei!"

The fans shouted his name in unison, and the sound was deafening.

Li Lei stood in the center of the court, looking at the enthusiastic audience around him, with a lot of emotion in his heart.

Once upon a time, he was also one of these fans, and now he has become a hero in their hearts.

This sense of honor and responsibility intertwined, making him feel excited.

Before the game started, the atmosphere in the Bird's Nest Stadium reached its peak.

The fans waved their fluorescent sticks in unison, forming a blue ocean, and every corner of the stadium was filled with cheers and applause.

"For Manchester City, for Li Lei, we will go all out!"

The atmosphere at the Bird's Nest Stadium before the game was in full swing.

The starting players of Manchester City and Manchester United have already appeared on the field, ready to start this highly anticipated confrontation.

Gao Yi stood in a corner of the audience, holding a mobile phone, interacting with his fans through the live broadcast platform.

AsLi Lei is a die-hard fan and well-known anchor, and his live broadcast room has already been flooded with a large number of viewers.

"Hello everyone, I am Gao Yi, welcome to today's live broadcast!" Gao Yi said excitedly, with the boiling Bird's Nest behind him.

"Today we will watch this wonderful game together, Manchester City vs. Manchester United, both teams are playing with all their main players."

Fans' barrages came like a tide.

"Brother Gao Yi, I'm so excited! I can finally see Li Lei's game!"

"Come on Manchester City! Li Lei will win!"

"Manchester United is not to be outdone, today will definitely be a tough battle!"

Gao Yi smiled and responded to the fans' enthusiasm: "Yes, today's game will definitely be very exciting."

"We saw Manchester City's starting lineup, goalkeeper Joe Hart, defenders Sagna, Otamendi, Kolarov and Clichy, midfielders Fernandinho, David Silva and De Bruyne, forwards Sterling, Aguero and our big star - Li Lei!"

"Look at Manchester United's starting lineup, goalkeeper De Gea, defenders Valencia, Bailly, Blind and Luke Shaw, midfielders Fellaini, Herrera and Rooney, forwards Mata, Martial and Ibrahimovic."

"This lineup is really hard-hitting!"

The barrage continued to swipe the screen.

"Li Lei vs. Ibrahimovic, looking forward to the collision of two superstars!"

"De Bruyne's pass and Li Lei's shot, just thinking about it makes me excited!"

"Rooney and Ibrahimovic, Manchester United's offensive line is also very strong!"

Gao Yi's tone was full of passion: "Yes, this game is not just a warm-up match, but also a contest of the strength of the two teams."

"We will also see Li Lei's performance against old opponents on familiar land."

"I hope he can lead Manchester City to victory!"

As the game was about to start, Gao Yi pointed the camera of his mobile phone at the stadium and continued to share the details of the game with the audience in the live broadcast room.

When Li Lei walked onto the lawn of the Bird's Nest Stadium, deafening cheers broke out.

At this moment, he felt the enthusiasm and support of the fans in his hometown, which filled his heart with strength.

In the stands, many fans held up his photos and posters, and many people wore jerseys with his name printed on them.

Seeing this scene, Li Lei smiled proudly.