Reborn Liverpool

Chapter 442 Miracle at Anfield
May 5th finally came. The second leg of the 8/2018 UEFA Champions League semi-final was a focus match at Anfield Stadium. Liverpool faced Barcelona with three goals at home.

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Judging from the past records of the two teams, Barcelona has a high probability of losing at Anfield, but it is not realistic for Liverpool to count on a goal difference of 4 goals.

Boiling Anfield stadium, today to a lot of Premiership stars, Ferdinand and Fowler sat in the audience, Dalglish also watched the game with his wife Marina.

The start of the two sides is consistent with the announcement before the game. Liverpool's two main players, Salah and Firmino, are both absent due to injuries. Zhang Mai, Shaqiri, Milner and Maguire played in rotation. Zhang Mai replaced Firmino for the first time. Nuo served as the center forward; Barcelona discharged the same starting lineup as in the first round.

At the beginning of the game, the confrontation between the two teams was intense and exciting. Not only was the rhythm fast, but the confrontation was also very intense, full of gunpowder.

Only 1 minute into the game, Mane cut into the left side of the penalty area to pass the ball, Shaqiri shot from 12 yards, and Alba poked out before Henderson from the edge of the small penalty area.

Just 2 minutes into the game, Messi broke through with the ball in the middle, fell to the ground and lost the ball after making physical contact with Liverpool players. The referee did not say anything and let Liverpool continue to attack.

Messi sat on the ground to express his incomprehension to the referee, while Robertson ran past him and pressed Messi's head with his hand, disturbing Messi's mentality with small movements.The game continued, and Barcelona players Suarez and Coutinho from the Red Army were booed by the Red Army fans every time they took the ball.

Liverpool took the lead in the 7th minute. Alba made a header error and Mane passed the ball. Henderson broke into the 10-yard push and shot was barely saved by Ter Stegen. Zhang Mai pushed an empty goal from the edge of the small penalty area.

1-0!There were still 3 balls. After scoring the goal, Zhang Mai had no intention of celebrating, so he quickly picked up the ball from the net and ran back to the middle circle.

After taking the lead, the Red Army continued to exert pressure. In the 14th minute, Mane's shot from a small angle on the left side of the penalty area was saved.

Two minutes later, Fabinho received a yellow card for a flying tackle on Suarez.

Barcelona, ​​which was temporarily behind, took a breather and also launched an attack on Liverpool.

In the 21st minute, Alba returned a pass, and Messi volleyed from the left side of the penalty area 12 yards from the near corner and was saved by Alisson.

Three minutes later, Messi broke through with a diagonal pass, and Coutinho pushed from the edge of the penalty area on the left and was saved by Alisson again.

In the 35th minute, Liverpool cleared the corner kick not far away. Rakitic got the ball and passed it through. Messi volleyed with his left foot from the edge of the penalty area and missed the right post.

In the 42nd minute, Liverpool quickly counterattacked, Zhang Mai scored in the middle of the penalty area, and Robertson's shot from the left side of the penalty area was also saved.

In stoppage time in the first half, Messi made a direct pass, and Alba's single-handed shot in front of the penalty area was saved by Alisson. Barcelona lost the best chance to equalize the score in the first half.

After the intermission, the two sides started the game again, and Wijnaldum replaced the injured Robertson.

Liverpool still took the lead. In the 46th minute, Alexander-Arnold took a corner kick, and Van Dijk swished a tail-like shot from the edge of the small penalty area and was rescued by Ter Stegen bravely.

After 3 minutes, Barcelona launched a counterattack, Messi made a direct pass, and Suarez's single-handed low shot from 12 yards on the right side of the penalty area was also bravely saved by Alisson.

Liverpool expanded the score in the 54th minute. Arnold intercepted Alba from the right and deflected the pass. Wijnaldum pushed into the net from 12 yards, 2-0.

Wijnaldum's goal made the atmosphere on the field tense, especially for Barcelona players whose lead was reduced to 1 goal.

In the 56th minute, Shaqiri made a cross from the left, and Wijnaldum scored with a header in front of the small penalty area, 3-0!

With 3 goals in 2 minutes, Liverpool tied the total score at 3-3. With nearly 40 minutes left in the game, the relaxed expressions of the Barcelona players all became extraordinarily dignified.

In the 59th minute, Valverde replaced Coutinho with Semedo to strengthen the offensive and defensive strength of the wing.

Three minutes later, Barcelona launched a counterattack. Messi's free kick from 3 yards was blocked by the wall.

Then Messi's corner kick melee shot from a small angle on the right side of the penalty area was blocked by Alisson from a close corner.

In the 66th minute, Barcelona made another substitution adjustment, and Arthur replaced Vidal.

Since then, the two sides have been fighting in the midfield, and Liverpool players have a slight upper hand in the fierce physical confrontation.

In the 79th minute of the game, Arnold tried to give Shaqiri a corner kick. The Barcelona players were still arranging defensive positions. Arnold suddenly returned to the corner flag and took a corner kick directly. The unguarded Zhang Mai volleyed in front of the small penalty area and shot into the upper left horn.

4-0!Liverpool's total score exceeded 4-3, and Zhang Mai's brace made the whole stadium boil.

The Barcelona players who were suddenly reversed were stunned, and the game then fell into a bigger chaos.

At the last moment, Barcelona was unable to create another scoring opportunity, and Liverpool held the field tenaciously and kept the score until the end.

At the end of the game, Liverpool scored a 4-3 miraculous comeback and reached the Champions League final for the ninth time.

Messi was powerless to turn the tide, and the Anfield scoreboard was flashing the final result.

……

Liverpool reversed Barcelona with an epic performance and advanced to the Champions League final.

In this game, there are too many people and things worthy of a special mention, but if you want to choose the best player in this game, the [-] fans at Anfield Stadium are well-deserved!

Before the start of the game, Liverpool fans sang to cheer for the 0-3 down and desperate team. They covered the world with Liverpool's team song "You'll never walk alone".

During the game, they sang, applauded, and cheered; they booed the players of the visiting Barcelona team and put pressure on their opponents; they taunted the fans of the visiting team and ignited their emotions;They made Barcelona lose their minds! !

Messi failed to save Barcelona, ​​and this result naturally shamed Barcelona and himself.

After the game, Barcelona walked off the pitch as losers, and Liverpool fans had another knife in their hearts.

After Liverpool's 4th goal, Barcelona's whole team fell into despair...

Although there were more than ten minutes left before the end of the game, the Barcelona players did not slow down until the end. The moment the whistle blew, Barcelona's loss was in stark contrast to Liverpool's carnival.

Once again, Barcelona were the backdrop for a miracle under the eyes of the world, and the same defeat for two years in a row made them a laughingstock.

After the game, Messi and the Barcelona players walked out of the stadium in a low mood, while the Liverpool fans near the player tunnel were emotional. They kept waving to the Barcelona players on the field to bid farewell to these losers.

As for Messi, who had high hopes before the game, the last scene of this year's Champions League was fixed on this scene.

Even the most loyal Liverpool fans, I am afraid it is difficult for the team to have sufficient confidence in the team's reversal of Barcelona. 0-3 behind and no away goals, such a desperate situation, Liverpool beat Barcelona 4-0, successfully achieved a shocking victory Reversed, Anfield became the best place for Liverpool to celebrate.

After the game, the Liverpool players who had just completed a miracle did not celebrate individually. They stood in a long row in the center of the field under the leadership of Klopp in a tacit understanding. Klopp and the players still couldn't restrain their excitement. They began to sing their classic team song: "Never Walk Alone".

At this time, Salah was wearing a T-shirt with the words Never Give Up and stood with his teammates. Although he was unable to play today due to injury, his teammates gave him a chance to play in the final again .

After experiencing such an unforgettable game, such a song "Never Walk Alone" can undoubtedly express the excitement in the hearts of Liverpool generals...

At this time, in the stands, Liverpool fans who were still unwilling to leave were also holding up banners, and the 5 fans and players sang the team song together;
Not only them, but all the famous Liverpool fans also joined the ranks of singing the team anthem. The camera showed the famous Dalglish, who is nearly 70 years old. Like all Liverpool fans, this Liverpool hero expresses with the team song at this moment own excitement.

As the lyrics of "Never Walk Alone" say, at the end of the storm is a golden sky!

After crossing the seemingly insurmountable chasm before the first round of the semi-finals, Liverpool is making great strides towards the long-lost Champions League trophy, and this miracle belongs to all Liverpool people.

At this time, Liverpool can be accompanied by any praise, and even Zhang Mai, who scored 2 goals, is immersed in boundless excitement!

In the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona, ​​​​Liverpool can be said to be at a disadvantage:
The main players Zhang Mai and Firmino were injured and unable to start the game; the physical fitness of the two-line championship was worrying; the Barcelona lineup facing the most powerful European team was slightly weak...

After the 90 minutes of the first round, this disadvantage turned into despair:
Suarez's goal against offside; Liverpool's mad attack was fruitless; Messi's supplementary shot, 2-0; Messi's unsolvable free kick, 3-0; Salah's center post...Liverpool is in a desperate situation.

From the end of the first round to the start of the second round, all public opinion, media, celebrities, and famous coaches were not optimistic about this Liverpool team. What made it worse was that Salah was absent due to a concussion and Firmino was absent due to an injury... Liverpool just Just relying on the addition of Zhang Mai to face Barcelona.

Even after the game started, all forms were extremely unfavorable to Liverpool. Henderson, Robertson and other generals were injured; Mane was fouled consecutively but failed to get the corresponding penalty; Barcelona handball was missed by the referee several times; Er Stegen is in a brave high and low gear...

However, after all, this passionate Liverpool has proved with actions that we have not conceded defeat!

In the opening 7 minutes, Henderson shot in the penalty area and was saved by Ter Stegen. Zhang Mai made a supplementary shot and scored the first goal!
8 minutes into the second half (53 minutes in total), Wijnaldum, who had just come off the bench, stepped in and shot, 2-3!Just 2 minutes later, Wijnaldum jumped high and scored 3-3 with a header!

Liverpool equalized at home!But do you think this iron-blooded Red Army will be satisfied with that?

No!In the 79th minute, Arnold took a corner kick smartly, Zhang Mai shot from close range, and the goal was scored! 4-3!Liverpool achieved an unparalleled reversal! !
At this moment, the players were relieved, Klopp laughed, Messi was stunned, Liverpool shook, and the whole world went crazy!It is no longer possible to use words to describe how this game was turned from a desperate situation, magnificent, thrilling, and heart-warming...

Liverpool has always been good at creating myths. The miracle in Istanbul that year was regarded as the greatest reversal in the history of the Champions League.

And today, the name of Liverpool will be written in the mythical handbook of football history again. Perhaps, the Red Army is really a team endowed with mythical temperament by God.

Excited, Zhang Mai looked up at the sky, and found that tonight, there were only two words shining above Anfield—myth!

……

Once again, Barcelona suffered a reversal in the Champions League.Once again, Barcelona was the backdrop for a miracle.

Today's night at Anfield, Messi's nightmare was staged again.

With a 3-0 lead in the first round, Barcelona made the same mistake again!
At Anfield, they were like sleepwalking, exhausting their advantages little by little. In the end, they were miraculously reversed by Liverpool.

After Liverpool scored the fourth goal, the whole Barcelona team was stunned, including Messi.They couldn't believe the reality, and couldn't believe that the same nightmare would repeat itself a year later.

Witnessing this conceded goal, Messi frowned speechlessly, lowered his head and covered his face, what did he think of?
He must have thought of April 4 last year, which was as much a night of infamy as it is today:
With a 4-1 lead in the first round, Barcelona played 0-3 away in the second round, with a total score of 4-4. They were eliminated due to the disadvantage of away goals and missed the top 4 of the Champions League.

I thought that loss would be their most painful experience, but today's Anfield is the most humiliating night.

Like last year, Messi bowed his head and covered his face, but in the end he didn't make a miracle happen.

This night made Barcelona fall from the peak to the trough. No one is more sad and desperate than the Barcelona fans, especially the Barcelona fans who were watching the game.

The score of 3-0 in the first round, the physical advantage of a wide range of rotations, the absence of Liverpool's two aces due to injuries...

Before the game, almost no one could have predicted the miracle, but it did happen right in front of our eyes.

Liverpool and Anfield's Liverpool fans are happy, the moment the final whistle blows, they embrace each other with carnival...

On the other hand, Barcelona and Barcelona fans have surrendered before the game is over, and their hearts are dead before the game is over.

After Liverpool scored a go-ahead goal, Messi was downcast, and the Barcelona team was lost, unable to create any threats.

The Barcelona fans in the stands were sad and desperate. They came all the way from Barcelona to follow the team, but they witnessed the most humiliating moment in the club's history. They could only bury their tearful faces in their hands.

For two consecutive years, Barcelona has been out in such a humiliating way. At the last moment, they no longer prayed for the team and no longer looked forward to tomorrow.

"From Messi to Valverde, no matter how you look at it, it is a historic failure"!
Barcelona won 3-0 at home in the first round, but lost 0-4 in the second round, facing Liverpool's epic reversal. After the game, the Spanish "Marca" played such a headline.

In the first round of the semi-finals, Barcelona beat Liverpool 3-0 and gained a huge advantage. However, the nightmare of a reversal came for the second consecutive year. Barcelona was once again reversed 4-0 by their opponents, repeating the tragedy against Rome.

Barcelona showed a low profile before the game, and in the eyes of many people, it is impossible for them to suffer a major reversal for the second consecutive year, but tragedy really happened.

In the 7th minute of the game, Zhang Mai pushed an empty goal into the net from the edge of the small penalty area, giving Liverpool hope...

In the 54th minute, Wijnaldum pushed into the net from 12 yards, and the score became 2-0. Liverpool felt that the dream of reversal was within reach...

Two minutes later Liverpool really tied the score at 2-3...

In the 79th minute, Zhang Mai made a volley in front of the small penalty area to make Liverpool's total score 4-3. At this time, as long as Barcelona can score 1 goal, they can eliminate their opponents with away goal difference. However, Barcelona is unable to create scoring opportunities. and keep the score till the end.

On the pitch, Messi showed a wry smile, but the Anfield stadium has become a sea of ​​celebration for the Red Army...

(End of this chapter)