6:45 p. m.
Manchester A round of setting sun is slowly setting in the sky.
Etihad Stadium The seats are already packed.
The competition between Manchester City VS Barcelona is about to begin.
Barcelona has undergone a major change this season. Messi's contract will expire next summer. This summer, Barcelona and Messi's contract extensions have been rejected by Messi.
Messi has made it very clear that after the end of this season, he will choose to leave Barcelona.
Li Mingyu's departure made Messi completely lose his final confidence in this team.
The biggest reason why Messi stayed on the team was the appearance of Li Mingyu.
Now that Li Mingyu is gone, Messi will naturally not stay here.
Forward Griezmann and Atletico Madrid's rising star Felix completed the swap.
Felix is very strong. In the first eleven rounds of this season, Barcelona is currently ranked second, only 2 points behind the first-ranked Real Madrid.
Before the start of this season, there was basically no suspense about La Liga's league championship.
Introducing top midfielder De Bruyne from Manchester City, and adding Haaland in the frontcourt, this Real Madrid has shown strong dominance.
A half-disabled Barcelona and an ups and downs Atletico Madrid, it seems that they should not have any impact on Real Madrid.
Who would have known that after eleven rounds, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid were only 2 points and 3 points behind Real Madrid respectively, clinging to his back, which shocked Spain's media.
After losing Li Mingyu, the ratings of the La Liga league once again suffered a huge test.
However, the ratings of the Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid games are still guaranteed.
Barcelona also introduced Netherlands forward Depay from the Lyon team this season.
The joining of Depay has made Barcelona's forward strength rise instead of falling.
Although Li Mingyu is missing the core of the offense, Messi once again returned to the midfielder position and started to organize the team's offense again, giving this Barcelona new vitality.
In this confrontation, Li Mingyu and Messi, the pair known as the strongest duo of Europe last season, can only choose their masters now.
In the player tunnel, Li Mingyu and Barcelona's acquaintances greeted each other one after another. Finally, when they came to Messi, they looked at each other and smiled, and Li Mingyu and Messi hugged each other tightly.
"Hey, brother, how are you doing at Manchester City?"
Messi asked in a low voice in Li Mingyu's ear.
Li Mingyu nodded and said, "It's not bad. My teammates take good care of me. Besides, the boss also thinks highly of me."
Messi smiled slightly, patted Li Mingyu on the back, and said, "That's good, here, work hard for the boss, and try to win another Champions League for the boss this year!"
Guardiola As Messi's close friend and the founder of Universe Team, Messi still has very deep feelings for Guardiola.
Even now, Messi still calls Guardiola as "boss", which shows that the relationship between the two is very close.
Players from both teams began to enter the stadium.
Guardiola, who was standing in front of Manchester City's bench, looked at Li Mingyu walking side by side with Messi, feeling somewhat complicated in his heart.
In the player era, he dedicated his best ten years to Barcelona. In the coaching era, Barcelona's six championships were his most precious gift to Barcelona.
Time is also destiny and luck is also there.
If Barcelona had not experienced the financial crisis, it would have been absolutely impossible for Li Mingyu to come from Barcelona to Manchester City.
Barcelona with Li Mingyu may not become the Universe Team that makes all Europe fearful.
Guardiola looked at the No. 10 player wearing the blue jersey and showed a happy smile.
Now, this young man belongs to him. Guardiola believes that under his own training, this young man will definitely become a being that surpasses Messi and surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo.
And Manchester City will become one of the greatest teams in the world.
Guardiola can't help but feel fascinated. Now Li Mingyu is only 20 years old. In two or three years, when Li Mingyu's body and skills become perfect, then the entire Europe football world will become the world of Manchester City.
Li Mingyu stood there with an expressionless face on the court.
Facing Barcelona was the last thing he wanted to encounter.
But the black-hearted UEFA made this happen as quickly as possible.
"Good morning to Tencent Sports viewers, welcome everyone to stay up late and watch this wonderful Champions League group match. Today's matchup is Manchester City of Premier League playing against FC Barcelona of La Liga at home."
"It was originally an ordinary group match, but because of the appearance of the Chinese star Li Mingyu, this ordinary game became eye-catching."
"As we all know, this season, Li Mingyu transferred from Barcelona to Manchester City for a record price of 300 million euros. Everyone felt that Manchester City was gambling, because at that time, Li Mingyu suffered the most serious injury in his career at the end of last season, a ruptured Achilles tendon."
"This injury caused many teams that were originally interested in Li Mingyu to hesitate, but at this time, Manchester City's head coach went to Barcelona in person and secured the transfer."
"Now, Li Mingyu is still in hot form, and seems to be even stronger than when La Liga was. Presumably those teams that retreated are regretting it now!"
"Although the price of 300 million euros is indeed outrageous, the benefits Li Mingyu brings to Manchester City and Premier League are obvious."
"The impact on game broadcasts, jersey sales, and other aspects, 300 million euros, is definitely worth the money."
"You can take a look at the current La Liga league. Except for the games between Barcelona and Madrid Duo, the ratings of other teams are already appalling."
"If the Premier League team's performance on Champions League is still so good this season, then after the end of this season, Top Five Leagues's ranking will completely change, and Premier League will come to the top of Top Five Leagues for the first time."
"Okay, players from both sides have begun to enter the stadium. Let's take a look at the starting lineups of both sides."
"Manchester City plays at home with the same 4-3-3 attacking lineup."
"The goalkeeper is still Ederson, and the four defenders have not changed, namely Ukraine defender Olek Sanders-Zinchenko, John-Stones, Aimee Rick-Laporte and Kyle-Walker."
"In the midfield, the defensive midfielder is Rodri, the two offensive frontcourt players are Li Mingyu and Bale Nado Silva, who has just returned from the field."
"The three forwards are Gabriel Jesus, Sterling and Foden!"
"Since this season's schedule is very intensive, Manchester City will also make some small adjustments in every game."
"Let's look at Barcelona's lineup, a classic 3-5-2 lineup. The goalkeeper is still Little Lion Ter Stegen, and the three defenders are Eric Garcia, Araujo and Lenglet."
"The double defensive midfielders are De Jong and Wijnaldum as partners, Alba and Pedri are on the wings, and Messi returns to the attacking midfielder, or shadow striker position."
"The combination of two forward players, Felix and Aguero, exchanged from Atletico Madrid, has also produced good results in the league."
"The game is about to start, let's wait and see!"
With the referee's whistle, this highly rated game finally began.
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Li Mingyu looked at Aguero on the other team. He never knew that his teammate in Barcelona last season would have such great achievements in Manchester City.
In today's entrance ceremony, apart from Li Mingyu, the player who received the most applause was Aguero.
Blue Moon will never forget the honor Aguero brought to the team.
The 2011-2012 season was a historic moment of profound significance to the entire Manchester and even the entire England football world.
Before this year, Manchester seemed to have only one color, and that was red.
But those Manchester City fans who deeply love the color of the sky will never give up on their team. They always believe that Manchester City will definitely become a strong team for Premier League.
Just in the summer of 2012, on May 13th at 4:54 pm.
The 23-year-old Aguero wrote himself into football history forever with a goal.
His stoppage-time goal in the match between Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers ensured that his name will not be forgotten in Manchester, England, or even the whole world.
At the last moment, Dzeko equalized the score for Manchester City. When the game was about to end with two minutes left, Manchester City had to score another goal to ensure that they won the Premier League championship.
At this moment, Aguero stood up and helped the team win the league championship in the 2011-2012 season with an incredible goal.
From that moment on, the history of the Premier League League changed.
The sky in Manchester City is even bluer, and that dazzling red cannot cover the blue sky at all.
The achievement of six championships in ten years has completely changed the color of Manchester City.
Blue has become the main color of Manchester City over the years.
Although the red Manchester United still has a huge number of fans, without the embellishment of the championship, no team will have the confidence to speak loudly to others.
Aguero became the man who helped Manchester City cross the mountain.
Similarly, in the ten years of Manchester City, Aguero became the top scorer in the history of the Manchester City team, with 254 goals, which shocked everyone.
In a league like the Premier League League, where Golden Boot only scores about 30 goals every season, Aguero can score nearly 26 goals every year, which is simply a stable and terrifying killer.
Aguero is a frontline killer with great strength, but for a long time, he seems to have not been noticed by the world.
The most important reason is that Aguero has too many injuries. Being able to play a full season has become Aguero's most extravagant wish.
However, what is gratifying is that Aguero has not missed a game so far this season.
One month later, World Cup will be the last World Cup for Aguero and Messi. The two have made up their minds to take home a FIFA World Cup Trophy for Argentina.
The game officially begins.
Barcelona's offense is still so sharp.
But Li Mingyu and head coach Guardiola shook their heads at the same time.
This is no longer the invincible Barcelona.
Although after Messi returned to the attacking midfielder, Barcelona's offensive organization became much more delicate.
But after all, Messi is not suitable for this position. Putting too much energy on organizing offense will greatly reduce the deterrence of Messi.
Although Aguero is not tall, his excellent skills and stocky figure allow him to stand up to Manchester City's defenders.
Soon, Barcelona's attack came within thirty meters of Manchester City's penalty area.
Manchester City's defense has become more fierce.
Messi stumbled and passed the ball out, looking at Li Mingyu who knocked him into pieces with an unhappy face.
Brat, let's be real!
Li Mingyu shrugged his shoulders at Messi, turned around and ran towards Barcelona's half.
Due to Li Mingyu's harassment, Messi's pass was intercepted by Manchester City's defense.
Midfielder Rodri passed the ball to Bale Nado Silva on the wing.
Seat B dribbles the ball forward, and Li Mingyu follows up quickly from his side.
In front of Li Mingyu, Gabriel Jesus and Sterling are all running hard.
Seat B swept the ball to Li Mingyu.
Li Mingyu made a fake move without touching the ball, causing Wijnaldum to lose its center of gravity.
After breaking through Wijnaldum, the two players in front have opened up space for Li Mingyu.
Li Mingyu took the ball two steps forward and shot directly from a distance.
The football roared towards the goal.
Ter Stegen made a wonderful save, touching the football with the middle finger of his right hand, causing the football to change its trajectory and slide out.
All the fans in the audience let out a regretful exclamation, but then, the sky filled with applause, giving it to Li Mingyu who contributed a wonderful shot.
Li Mingyu pointed at Ter Stegen with a look of amazement on his face.
Damn it, Little Lion, when I was at Barcelona, I didn't see you so awesome. Are you pretending to be me?
Ter Stegen looked scared. The ball just reminded him of the fear of being dominated by Li Mingyu in the past training matches.
Ter Stegen also saw Li Mingyu's expression, couldn't help laughing, roared, and added a BUFF to himself.
Seeing that the ball was saved by Ter Stegen, the players of Barcelona breathed a sigh of relief.
Facing Li Mingyu in an official game for the first time, I really felt very powerless.
The players of Barcelona also deeply felt the helplessness of those teams facing Barcelona in the previous two seasons.
Things are changing!