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Chapter 535 Magical novelist Benitez! (7th update!)

"—The game is over! In the first round of the Champions League semi-final, Manchester United, the champions of the last Champions League, defeated Liverpool 4:1 away at Anfield! To be honest, this score is somewhat surprising! Manchester United have one foot in the final."
"If Liverpool want to qualify, it will be more difficult than the game against AC Milan in Istanbul three years ago. In the second leg, they need to win 3-4 at Old Trafford at the very least. Tickets to the final!"

"Li Rui completed his revenge. He scored two goals in the game and was the biggest contributor to Manchester United's victory over Liverpool!"
In the TV camera, Li Rui was standing on the sidelines, raising his arms and waving to the Manchester United fans in the stands, thanking them for their support.A bright smile bloomed on his face like a flower.

If it weren't for his leg injury, Li Rui would probably run to the sidelines to celebrate wildly.He doesn't care if this is Anfield Stadium, of course, the game is over, Li Rui will not provoke Liverpool fans, otherwise, UEFA's ticket will have his name on it.

Other teammates also raised their hands to applaud the Manchester United fans in the stands.Then, under the urging of the assistant coach Queiroz, he started to walk towards the player corridor. After all, here at Anfield Stadium, if you want to celebrate, you have to wait until you return to the hotel.

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Liverpool lost 1:4 at home to the Champions League defending champion Manchester United at Anfield Stadium. This was published on the front page of the London media gloatingly on the second day, and it was ridiculed to the fullest.

In the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Liverpool eliminated Arsenal, which was gaining momentum at the time, and the Liverpool media also tried their best to ridicule them. They even used the matter of Liverpool's reversal of AC Milan in Istanbul that year as an example, saying that Liverpool That year, the half-time game was 3:0 AC Milan, but Arsenal only 180:2 AC Milan in 0 minutes of the eighth game, which is why Arsenal will be eliminated by Liverpool.

The words of the Liverpool people not only offended Arsenal, but also offended the Milanese by the way. However, the Liverpool people didn't care. They have been very proud since the era of Bill Shankly, thinking that they can defeat the whole world.

Unexpectedly, Feng Shui took turns. Now, Liverpool lost 1:4 at home in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals. Of course, the pro-Arsenal London media will not let go of this opportunity to mock Liverpool.

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Different from the verbal battle between London and Liverpool, the media from other places also paid enough attention to this game. Their focus was on Li Rui, and the name of the European Mr. The hottest name in the altar.

Manchester is also full of jubilation. In the eyes of Manchester United fans, there is no suspense for Manchester United to advance to the final. They played Liverpool 4:1 away. What else can stop Manchester United from advancing to the final?With a score of 4:1 in the first round, Manchester United returning home, how could it be impossible to lose 0:4 to Liverpool at Old Trafford, right?
Manchester United fans are already planning to beat Liverpool at home and away to advance to the final with their heads held high.

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Compared with the 'certainty' of advancing to the final, Manchester United fans are more worried about Li Rui's injury. Without Li Rui, Manchester United's offensive ability will definitely be greatly affected.

Everyone understands the importance of Li Rui to Manchester United.

The Manchester media even exaggeratedly used titles like "Liverpool lost to Li Rui alone" to vent their inner excitement.This title is very popular in a world that pursues individual heroism.

However, Li Rui himself also has a clear understanding. When he was interviewed by the media after the game, he said that the victory was the result of the hard work of the whole team. Rooney and Owen scored beautiful goals, and Ronaldo's performance was also very exciting.

To Li Rui's surprise, Gazzetta dello Sport also took the opportunity to sprinkle salt on Liverpool's wounds. The headline on the front page of the day was "No Suspense!Liverpool are humiliated at home! ", below the title is a photo of Li Rui yelling wildly on the sidelines after scoring a goal.

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In stark contrast to Manchester's excitement and ecstasy, Liverpool was full of mourning and gloom.

Losing at Anfield, and still losing 1:4, this is almost doomed to the fate of Liverpool being eliminated.

I want to beat Manchester United 4-0 at Old Trafford in the second round, and it feels cold to say this.

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However, Benitez still insisted that Liverpool's journey in the Champions League this season is not over, and they still have a chance to enter the final.

Benitez even told reporters that after the game, he received a call from Irueta. Irueta comforted him and said that Liverpool will definitely beat Manchester United 4:0 in the second round and miraculously advance. .

Don't know who Irueta is?Irueta was the head coach of Deportivo in the 2003-2004 season. This season, Deportivo lost 1:4 away to the defending champion AC Milan. In the second round, it was incredible 4:0. The score beat the Rossoneri and eliminated the defending champions.

Benitez used Irueta as an example, but, according to the "Marca" report, Irueta, who is currently at home, admitted that he did call Benitez, but, "I just comforted him. Rafa, encourage him not to give up, Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United? I never said that..."

Regardless of what was said in the little secret phone call between Irueta and Benitez, but, in the case of Manchester United 1:4 at home, Benitez still said with confidence that he would advance to the final. This remark was ridiculed by most of the English media, especially the Manchester media. The "Sun", which has always had a tense relationship with Liverpool, even sarcastically said that if Benitez really believes that they can 4:0 Manchester United If he advances to the finals, then he can become a fantasy novelist. By then, Mr. Rafa Benitez's fantasy novels will definitely sweep the sales rankings...

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After returning to Manchester, the Manchester United team doctor immediately conducted a physical examination for Li Rui. The results of the examination made Ferguson feel a little relieved.

Li Rui's injury is not considered serious, but he still needs to rest for about a week. In this case, in the 36th round of the weekend, Li Rui will not be able to play in the away game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Whether Li Rui can play in the first round of the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool at home in the middle of next week will depend on the results of the inspection at that time.

Hearing the report from the team doctor Jeffs, Ferguson breathed a sigh of relief. For the game against Chelsea, Ferguson had already decided to use a substitute lineup. In the second round of the Champions League against Liverpool, although Ferguson was very cautious, he did not think that Manchester United He already got the tickets for the final in advance, but he didn't think that Liverpool could beat Manchester United by 4 goals at Old Trafford, so even if Li Rui couldn't come back in time, it wouldn't be a big problem.

Although Manchester United relies on Li Rui, it is not to the extent of 4:1 with Li Rui and 0:4 without Li Rui. In Ferguson's view, even if Li Rui cannot play, Manchester United can still guarantee Not to lose to Liverpool.

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2008年4月26日，07-08赛季英超联赛第36轮，曼联队客场和切尔西的比赛。

Li Rui did not go to Stamford Bridge with the team in this game, he stayed at home in Manchester.Right now, he was sitting in front of the TV, watching the live broadcast of the match on Sky TV. After the start of the match, Li Rui was stunned when he saw the starting rosters of both sides. A substitute for the first team, playing with a few kids from the reserve team.

"It's amazing." Li Rui curled his lips.

Sky TV commentators Taibi and Lineker were even more dumbfounded. For Manchester United, Li Rui was injured and absent. Cristiano Ronaldo sat on the bench. Veteran Giggs and Scholes took turns. It's still half of the main lineup, and among Chelsea's starting players, only Joe Cole can barely be regarded as the main player of the first team.

However, it’s not surprising to think about it. Since the league is no longer possible, why are you still working hard in the league? More importantly, in the second round of the semi-finals of the Champions League next week, Chelsea will have to fight Barcelona is desperate. In the first round, Chelsea drew Barcelona 0:0 at Camp Nou. Back at home, as long as they 1:0 Barcelona at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea will once again enter the Champions League final.

And judging from the current situation, Manchester United is very likely to enter the final. This is a great opportunity for Chelsea to report that they lost to Manchester United in the final in Athens last season and lost Guan Juan's revenge.

Moreover, Chelsea owner Abramovich's desire for the Champions League is well known. How can the current Chelsea coach Clark dare to disobey the meaning of the big boss?
In the end, this was supposed to be a focus game to determine the ownership of the championship. In the current 'tasteless' matchup, the half-substitute Manchester United defeated the 'Chelsea Second Team' 1-0 away!
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Three days later, the whole Liverpool team came to Old Trafford with its tragic colors.

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PS: Here comes the 7th update!Counting this chapter, there should be [-] posts today.

It's still 3 more, I'm so tired, so I don't gossip, Xiaoqi hurry up and write. After the 10 update, take a good rest, day, I slept for less than 3 hours from last night to now... When I came back from the clinic at noon, Xiaoqi secretly slept for half an hour, hehe.

Brothers who still have monthly tickets on hand, please drop a few and see if you can get 400 today.

(End of this chapter)