I started with Torres, to revive German football

Chapter 424 The peak of the era!

Otherwise, it will be difficult for the club that owns the player to let him go. After all, who is selling the player? You can make a lot of money by selling to Manchester City, so why not?

Over the past few years, under Manchester City's gold and dollar offensive, the prices of players in the transfer market have rapidly increased.

Although they themselves paid the most expensive price, they also suffered a lot of losses along with other wealthy families.

After buying Mbappe, Manchester City also ended all transfer actions in this summer window. While retaining the main framework, it made considerable changes to the existing lineup, further updating the team as a whole. Replacement.

After the start of the new season, Manchester City, whose overall strength has not declined, continued its dominance in the Premier League. Although the big 6 in the Premier League, except Arsenal, have invested heavily in reinforcements, due to the lack of superstars of Zhao Jinge's level , so it suffered repeated setbacks in the dialogue between strong players, and successfully won the European Super Cup, Club World Cup and other championships.

Manchester City advanced in the Premier League, Champions League, EFL Cup, and FA Cup. It was not until the Christmas schedule that the team suffered from fatigue and wear and tear caused by the unsuitability of newly joined players such as Mbappe and the team's multi-front operations. , fell into a crisis for a period of time.

Fortunately, the previous lead was too big. After paying the price of being eliminated from the English League Cup and being reduced to single digits in the Premier League points, Manchester City regrouped and won all the way under the leadership of Zhao Jinge and Guardiola. , successfully defended the Premier League and FA Cup again!

As for the most difficult Champions League competition, due to the targeting of UEFA, almost every knockout match is against the most powerful opponent!

Although they qualified first in the group stage, they met Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, who were second in Group B and advanced with Paris Saint-Germain.

In two rounds of games, facing Bayern, which was supposed to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League that season, Manchester City used a 3-1 and a 3-3 to defeat the opponent head-on. Even if Neuer descended from heaven again, Zhao Jinge still scored four goals and provided an assist. The statistics even made Bayern Munich lose their temper at all.

In the quarter-finals against Barcelona, ​​Zhao Jinge defeated Messi 7-3 in two rounds.

In the semi-finals, Manchester City VS Paris Saint-Germain, Zhao Jinge VS Cristiano Ronaldo, 5 to 3, the two unparalleled talents were completely thrown off the altar by Zhao Jinge!

On May 26, 2018, at the Olympic National Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, the Champions League final, Manchester City played against Real Madrid!

The two teams have reached the Champions League finals for three consecutive years, but the ending is as cruel as ever for Real Madrid!

"This is the third time Manchester City has reached the Champions League final in three years. They have won two consecutive championships in the previous two finals and are one of the biggest winners after the restructuring of the Champions League. If they can win this final, they will successfully win it. If they win three consecutive championships, they will be the only miracle since the Champions League was restructured!"

"This season, after a mid-season slump, Manchester City once again became the five-time winner of the Community Shield, European Super Cup, Club World Cup, FA Cup, and Premier League, and made its final impact on the Champions League in this game."

Zhao Jinge's figure appeared in the live broadcast. Compared with the boy who still had a childish look on his face two years ago, Zhao Jinge's face remains the same today, but his temperament is much calmer and more restrained.

The camera turned again and showed Neymar and Ramos respectively.

For the Manchester City players, this game is a battle to prove their reputation. They want to use their third Champions League championship to tell the world that they are still the all-powerful team of kings;

For the Real Madrid captain, this game is a battle of revenge. The humiliation he suffered in the finals of the previous two years must be washed away with a victory that embarrassed Manchester City.

"The Champions League final is scheduled to be played on Saturday European time for the first time, and it is also the second time it comes to Kiev. Manchester City and Real Madrid have both been crowned in domestic leagues and cups. This game is the last and most important test.

There are no surprises in Real Madrid's starting lineup, which is a common four-three-three. David Silva, who moved to Real Madrid last summer, is now absent due to injury and can only sit in the stands and watch the showdown between his old club and his current club.

Goalkeeper: Courtois;

Defenders: Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo;

Midfielder: Toni Kroos, Casemiro, Modric;

Forwards: Neymar, Benzema, Bale. "

“Manchester City chose a four-three-three exactly like Real Madrid.

Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen;

Defenders: Kyle Walker, Van Dijk, Laporte, Cancelo;

Midfielder: Gundogan, Kante, De Bruyne;

Forward: Mahrez, Zhao Jinge, Mbappe.

Obviously, this is an offensive formation. In order to let Mbappe and Van Dijk play, Guardiola even put Stones and Sterling on the bench. He hopes that the two young players will not let down the trust of the coach. Give your best performance in every game! "

After the game started, Real Madrid immediately started targeting Zhao Jinge.

Everyone knows the importance of Zhao Jinge to Manchester City. He is the offensive and defensive transition center, offensive engine, spiritual leader, first scorer, and even the team's first line of defense. However, these series of titles cannot fully define Zhao Jinge's current role in Manchester City. tactical position.

In order to restrict Zhao Jinge, Zidane not only sent Casemiro, but also specifically asked Modric to double-team Zhao Jinge in time!

Although the Croatian midfielder is thin, he is not weak on the defensive end. He immediately pounced on Zhao Jinge after the start, not wanting to give Zhao Jinge any space to dribble.

After Zhao Jinge received the ball, he turned to look at Mbappe on the left, stretched out his hand to direct him to move, as if he was about to pass the ball to the Frenchman's feet in the next second, but when Modric reached him, he lightly used his toes. Push the ball forward lightly.

Crossing the crotch from the front, Modric was ready to hit Zhao Jinge. After the football rolled between his feet, he not only did not brake, but also speeded up deliberately, trying to stop Zhao Jinge with his body.

It's a pity that Zhao Jinge didn't covet his body at all. He completed the crotch penetration and dodging at the same time, causing the magic flute to miss.

"Zhao Jinge crossed the crotch and dribbled the ball across the center line. Toni Kroos made a strong tackle and Zhao Jinge quickly separated the side!"

Although Mbappe didn't receive Zhao Jinge's pass just now, he didn't stop after already starting to speed up. He was still running wildly on the wing, and then Zhao Jinge's pass quickly came to him.

Although Zhao Jinge's pass was successful, Real Madrid fans felt a sense of relief.

At the center position, Manchester City has an almost crushing advantage over Real Madrid, but on the two wings, Real Madrid has great confidence in themselves.

Carvajal has performed well this season and can be called the No. 1 right back in La Liga, and along the way there is Neymar who can compete with the world's No. 1 winger.

Carvajal lived up to the trust of the fans, accurately blocking the position and intercepting Mbappe's ball cleanly.

This has been a season of transformation for Carvajal, and that transformation is on full display in this offense.

Quickly dribbling the ball forward, and then skillfully played a one-two with Neymar to reach the frontcourt. Finally, when Neymar ran without the ball to his most familiar position, he just handed the ball to Neymar's feet.

Neymar didn't even need to make any adjustments, he just dribbled the ball inward, escaped laterally, and then shot with his left foot.

A long-range curve ball of extremely high quality, but it did not pose a real threat to Ter Stegen.

After a season of experience, Ter Stegen has become the top goalkeeper in today's football. "Ter Stegen was very focused. He missed Neymar's shot with a slight jump and kicked the ball away with his big foot."

Ter Stegen passed the ball directly to the left, where there was a gap left by Carvajal's forward pressure. If he didn't pass it there, it seemed that he didn't have good eyesight.

Carvajal quickly chased back, but Mbappe had already got the ball and was advancing quickly.

Zidane was so anxious that he jumped on the sidelines, but Guardiola was sitting on the ground with his legs crossed, as if he knew everything on the court.

There were two forwards from the opponent's side in the penalty area. Of course, Real Madrid's two central defenders did not dare to come out. Toni Kroos could only abandon Zhao Jinge and attack Mbappe, leaving Casemiro to deal with Zhao Jinge alone.

As soon as Mbappe left Zhao Jinge's side, he knocked the ball towards the center.

Zhao Jinge stepped on the accelerator and caught the ball firmly under Casemiro's desperate gaze.

Diagonally divided edges.

"Zhao Jinge overplayed the football and moved from the left to the right. Look at De Bruyne's performance!"

In today's game, De Bruyne seemed particularly excited. After receiving Zhao Jinge's pass, he made continuous fake moves, got rid of Marcelo, and gave Mbappe a comfortable through ball.

Mbappe was closely watched by Ramos and had no chance to shoot. He knocked the ball to the center immediately.

Zhao Jinge ran into the penalty area, and the football was right in front of him. Varane rushed to intercept it, and Courtois also quickly attacked. Zhao Jinge did not stop the ball, but directly transferred it.

There was no one around Mahrez and he received the ball easily. However, he pulled too hard and shot at a very small angle, so he did not hit the goal. Instead, he immediately passed the ball back and hit the wall to cooperate, resulting in a two-two.

Zhao Jinge bypassed Courtois and Varane, came to the football like a walk, pushed lightly with the inside of his right foot, and kicked the ball into Real Madrid's goal.

One to zero!

"In the fourth minute of the game, Manchester City launched their second attack. Zhao Jinge easily scored the ball after tacit cooperation with his teammates. All five players in the frontcourt participated in this goal. Zhao Jinge completed this goal without even making a breakthrough. Break the door.”

After scoring the goal, Zhao Jinge did not celebrate wildly. He was used to scoring goals here.

However, Guardiola on the other side couldn't pretend anymore when Zhao Jinge entered the penalty area. He called Zhao Jinge over after shouting twice on the sidelines.

"Well done, Zhao Jinge, but it's not enough, we need more goals!"

"Don't worry, BOSS, they don't have any chance!"

Zhao Jinge hugged him hard,

"You don't know how great I feel now. Even if there are a group of monsters standing in front of me, I can kick them into pieces!"

"Okay! Okay! Very good! Zhao Jinge, let Ronaldo and Messi see what is number one in the world!"

Zhao Jinge laughed and ran back to the court.

The game continued, and just like Zhao Jinge said, Real Madrid had no chance.

Regardless of strength, status, or strategy and tactics, the two sides are not on the same level.

In the fourteenth minute of the game, Zhao Jinge used a small step in the penalty area and passed three people with a back-heel pass. De Bruyne directly volleyed the ball into the lower right corner.

Two to zero!

In the 25th minute, Zhao Jinge took a free kick and hit the crossbar. Mahrez cleverly made a follow-up shot, expanding the score to 3-0!

In the 40th minute, Mbappe made a strong overtake, and Ramos was once again reduced to a backdrop, and could only stop the Frenchman with a foul.

Zhao Jinge scored with a free kick, 4-0!

In the second half, Guardiola adjusted his troops, Sterling and Stones replaced Mbappe and Mahrez respectively, and Manchester City changed to 4321.

Zhao Jinge plays the leading role on the front line, De Bruyne and Sterling form the attacking midfielder, and Stones, Kanter and Gundogan form the defensive midfielder.

Zidane no longer cared about his gentlemanly demeanor, and rushed to Guardiola in anger, cursing shamelessly, but he just got over it.

In the 60th minute of the game, a scene came that made all the fans jump and cheer together.

Zhao Jinge traveled thousands of miles alone in the middle, passing Casemiro, Toni Kroos, Ramos and Varane. Finally, he passed Courtois with a pendulum and pushed the ball into the empty goal, setting the score at 5-0!

"Zhao Jinge performed a hat trick, bringing the score to 5-0!

At the same time, it also increased Zhao Jinge's number of goals in a single season of the Champions League to 20, breaking his own record. "

"The record of eighteen goals has been maintained for two years. How long can this record be maintained?"

Five to zero was the final score. With the goals of Mahrez and De Bruyne and Zhao Jinge’s three shots and one pass, Manchester City won the Big Ear Cup for three consecutive years and completed three consecutive Champions League titles.

The next day, the picture of singer Zhao Jin holding the Big Ear Cup became the front page cover of major sports news media.

Manchester City has once again become the most glorious team in European football. Their sweep of domestic cups, leagues and Champions League in recent years has undoubtedly reminded people of the fear of being dominated by Barcelona a few years ago.

Even Manchester City now looks more terrifying than Barcelona in the universe back then!

After all, Manchester City has achieved an astonishing feat that even Barcelona has not achieved three consecutive Champions League titles!

As for Real Madrid, which had high hopes, after three consecutive defeats by Manchester City, it seemed that it had been completely defeated. Such a Galaxy Battleship II, which had been assembled at a huge cost, also disintegrated after successive setbacks. omen.

In this era when Bayern Munich is undergoing a renewal, Serie A hegemon Juventus is no longer at its peak, and Barcelona's lineup is seriously aging, Zhao Jinge and Manchester City have completely reached the peak of the era!

(End of this chapter)