Chapter 3086 The Semi-Final Begins! The Premier League Champions Take Over as the Away Players!!
In the locker room.
Both head coaches are making final arrangements and giving pep talks.
Ten Hag's style is somewhat dull.
Finally, the task of encouraging the players was once again entrusted to Ye Chen.
Ye Chen was highly motivated today, his eyes burning with intensity.
The reason is quite simple... he has some masochistic tendencies.
The stronger the opponent, the more excited he gets!
"Manchester City is currently the favorite to win the Champions League and is the biggest favorite to win the title this year!"
"This makes us less favored!"
"Even though we're playing at home, not many people think we can win!"
"But the more this is the case, the more we should do our utmost!"
"Do you remember what the fans chanted after we won our last game?"
Who wants a cute and adorable girlfriend?
"Justice will prevail!"
"We represent justice, we are the protagonists!"
"As the protagonists, what reason do we have to fall in the darkness before dawn?"
"So what we need to do today is very simple—defeat Manchester City!"
"Let the Manchester City guys know that this is Borussia Dortmund, this is Westfalenstadion, this is our territory!"
"Kill them!"
The other players also stood up and joined in the shouting.
"Kill them!"
Ye Chen was very satisfied with the players' reaction.
But he wasn't finished speaking!
"I've discussed this with the higher-ups, and if we win, everyone on the team will receive a bonus of 10 euros!"
Unlike bosses who like to make empty promises.
His reward was substantial.
As the saying goes, there must be a brave man under a heavy reward.
Ye Chen had barely finished speaking when Onana's eyes lit up...
That's 100,000 euros!
This is no small sum for him!
Guardiola, on the other side, spoke with great excitement.
He didn't offer any words of encouragement, but instead emphasized tactics.
"Ye Chen must be locked up here!"
“Rodri, you have a big task to do today. Here… here, and here…”
The players nodded in agreement!
Everyone looked serious!
This season is their closest they've ever come to winning the Champions League.
We must go all out and make it to the finals!
Keep in mind that before this season, Manchester City's best result was only the quarterfinals...
Moreover, he once made it to the quarterfinals, which was during the 17-18 season when Ye Chen was still at Manchester United, and he faced Manchester City!
Manchester United defeated Manchester City twice in two legs, 2-0 in one and 4-2 in the other!
Ye Chen scored a total of four goals...
Now that Ye Chen has once again encountered Manchester City in the Champions League, Guardiola will naturally keep a close eye on him!
"GOGOGO!!"
The players from both sides shouted their support.
The players emerged from the locker room and gathered in the player tunnel.
Ye Chen naturally saw many familiar faces... In addition to Rodri, Diaz also joined Manchester City!
It must be said that Guardiola has a good eye for talent when it comes to buying players.
This has made Sevilla a fortune!
In other words, Ye Chen, as the behind-the-scenes boss, made a fortune without even realizing it!
Although money is just a number, Ye Chen still hopes that the number can increase.
99% of the world's problems can be solved with money.
There's still 1% of the problem that can't be solved, and it boils down to one thing: not enough money!
Just like when Ye Chen was targeted by UEFA executives, Lina simply spent a little money to resolve the matter.
In fact, once money reaches a certain level, people will start to scheme for power.
After all, money and power are inseparable.
Lina has been working behind the scenes for years, and many executives in various countries are old acquaintances of hers.
Let's say that.
If it weren't for the complex web of interests involved, Lina's current economic scale would have been completely devoured long ago.
That's how human society is.
It is a crime to possess a treasure!
Of course, as a player, Ye Chen only has one thing to do right now.
To continue the work he had not finished.
This time, Ye Chen has only one goal when facing Manchester City – to go head-to-head and crush them!
Players from both sides walked out of the player tunnel one after another.
Today's referee is Bjørn Kuipers, a very famous Dutch referee in Europe.
His appearance was met with a huge cheer.
Of course, they were all chanting the names of Dortmund players.
All fans know that Ye Chen's performance is crucial for Dortmund to have a good showing today!
Dortmund fans~
But everyone could feel it.
Ye Chen was extremely tired during this period.
With his opponents targeting him, Ye Chen will have to put in a tremendous amount of effort if he wants to perform well!
"CCTV! CCTV!"
"Welcome everyone to watch the first leg of the 2020-2021 UEFA Champions League semi-final, featuring Borussia Dortmund, currently ranked first in the Bundesliga, and Manchester City, currently ranked first in the Premier League!"
"I am He Wei, today's commentator!"
The resounding Champions League theme song echoed through the Westfalenstadion.
Ye Chen's expression was somewhat solemn, and his eyes carried a murderous aura.
To be honest, he didn't feel this way when playing against PSG.
After all, Ye Chen, being a time traveler, knew that Manchester City's strength this year was unprecedented.
If it weren't for Guardiola's antics in the final, they really wouldn't have lost!
But Chelsea also served as a warning to Ye Chen.
Even the strongest opponent can lose!
"This match represents a clash between the strongest teams in the Bundesliga and the Premier League!"
"Keep in mind that Manchester City has already eliminated Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayern Munich. If they can eliminate Dortmund in the same way, then they will truly be Bundesliga killers!"
In the round of 16, they eliminated Borussia Mönchengladbach.
In the quarterfinals, they eliminated Bayern Munich.
If Dortmund is eliminated in the semifinals, then...
Manchester City will then become the Bundesliga's nemesis, and their reputation will surely rise to a new level!
"Alright, let's take a look at the starting lineups for both sides!"
"Dortmund is still using a 4-3-3 formation today!"
"Goalkeeper Onana."
"The back four is Guerrero, Hummels, Thiago Silva and Mazraoui."
"The midfield three are Emre Can, Bellingham and Brandt."
"Left winger Reus, forward Ye Chen, right winger Sancho!"
This lineup is basically the current starting lineup.
Witsel was originally slated to play the defensive midfield position, but he has been sidelined with injuries...
"Manchester City is also using a 4-3-3 formation!"
"Goalkeeper Ederson."
"The four defenders are Zinchenko, Diaz, Stones, and Kyle Walker."
"The midfield trio consists of Rodri, Gundogan, and Wang Chu!"
"Left winger Foden, forward Jesus, right winger Mahrez."
With the announcement of both teams' starting lineups.
Everyone is ready.
"Beep~"
The match officially began with Kuipers blowing his whistle!
Ten Hag is afraid of Guardiola.
So this time he didn't act recklessly.
Instead of trying to seize the initiative at the start of the game, the team instructed the players to calm down and focus on defense first!
Manchester City, on the other hand, are full of confidence and want to take the initiative.
The match started with high pressing in the attacking third...
This Manchester City team is not only strong in its starting lineup, but even its substitutes are worth around 50 million.
Therefore, they are not afraid of expending physical energy!
When they need new blood, they certainly have people who can step up.
As for Dortmund—the gap between their starters and substitutes is too large. Once a player is injured or exhausted, they will be lambs to the slaughter!
Therefore, Dortmund dared not play too aggressively.
Manchester City took control of the game for a time, forcing Dortmund to play defensively!
