Although everyone was laughing and making fun.
But in fact, deep down in their hearts, most players hope to draw an easy opponent.
After all, for most teams.
The result of the draw will determine their future in the Champions League this season.
Take CSKA Moscow, for example.
They were drawn against Barcelona.
After the draw results appear.
Barcelona president Rosell was beaming.
The CSKA Moscow officials present at the scene felt as if they were mourning for their heirs.
There is a huge gap in strength between CSKA Moscow and Barcelona.
This kind of gap cannot be easily smoothed out by relying on mental strength such as fighting spirit. Unless Barcelona makes a major mistake, CSKA Moscow will have a hard time getting through this - especially since the knockout rounds of the Champions League are a two-leg home and away game. , which has a higher fault tolerance rate than the single-game knockout system of the World Cup knockout rounds.
A mistake in one game can be made up for in one game.
Therefore, the probability of a strong team advancing is of course higher.
The rules for drawing lots for the Champions League round of 16 are also very simple.
First, draw a group that comes first.
Then put the first opponents that the group may encounter in order in a box.
Then let the lottery guests mix things up and then randomly draw one.
It seems very random.
But in fact, there are often some "official games" scenes in the Champions League top 16 matches.
Therefore, many fans suspect that this lottery ceremony is actually a trick.
UEFA officials must have some manipulations.
One of the most widely circulated speculations is.
These are little balls with little notes from each team.
Although the appearance looks exactly the same.
But there is a difference between hot and cold.
All the lottery guest needs to do is pull out a heated ball.
Thus.
UEFA can control the matchup situation in the top 16 draw.
For example, Arsenal fans deeply believe that there must be something wrong with this draw.
Ever since.
After Barcelona drew CSKA Moscow.
The second group was drawn first.
It's Arsenal.
Suddenly.
All Arsenal fans are nervous.
"No Bayern, no Bayern, no Bayern."
In the prayers of Arsenal fans.
Arsenal's opponents were drawn out.
When the lottery guest opened the small note, the words FC Bayern Munich appeared in front of the camera.
There were bursts of laughter at the lottery site.
have to.
Arsenal meets Bayern again.
Three years with Barcelona and five years with Bayern, the curse has not been broken yet
"Ah ha ha ha ha ha"
Conference room in Malaga.
The players couldn't help but laugh out loud when they saw this result.
Ye Luo also shook his head.
Did Wenger have a problem with Platini?
Why is it either Barcelona or Bayern every time? This is such bad luck.
online.
Arsenal fans were furious.
Because Arsenal has become a joke against Barcelona or Bayern.
"Damn it, UEFA understands traffic!"
"To create a gimmick, UEFA is shameless!"
"The odds are 1 in 7, how come it's Bayern in one draw?"
"Too stupid!"
We can't blame Arsenal fans for conspiracy theories, after all, no matter who encounters such a fortune, they will be scolded.
Moreover, Arsenal now has a clear strength gap with teams such as Bayern and Barcelona.
After all, this is no longer the era of Arsenal's unbeaten season.
Arsenal's squad is no longer top of the Premier League.
Therefore, they are really in trouble against Bayern.
In the next group, when Zidane drew a small ball and opened it.
“Malaga!”
Suddenly.
On the Malaga side, the meeting room that was still laughing and joking fell silent.
CSKA Moscow has been withdrawn.
so.
Isco is whispering: 'Basel! Basel'
But soon.
Malaga's opponents were drawn out.
"Leon."
Along comes the name.
Many players in the locker room shook their heads with regret.
It's not that this team is that strong.
But among the teams that were not drawn out.
Lyon is undoubtedly the strongest.
Ligue 1 giants Lyon are not completely weak yet.
Before Paris Saint-Germain received support from a Middle Eastern consortium.
Lyon is the biggest club in Ligue 1.
They are the dominant team that has won nine consecutive French Ligue 1 titles.
Although they have never reached the Champions League.
But their heritage as the No. 1 club in Ligue 1 lies here.
Lyon is also a team that cannot be ignored.
After drawing out his opponent.
The players began to relax.
Then several groups of lots were drawn.
Next, the media began to analyze and predict seriously.
For example, everyone thinks that Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern have basically booked a place in the top eight.
Most media also believe that although Malaga performed well in the group stage, they may not be able to take advantage of Lyon.
And for the Spanish media.
They basically focus on the three teams in Spain.
The Spanish media is unanimous.
Judging from the opponents of the three La Liga teams.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are very stable.
Especially Barcelona.
CSKA Moscow could not possibly pose much of a threat to them.
Barcelona's signings in the Champions League have always been good.
Although Real Madrid's opponent is Bayer Leverkusen from the Bundesliga, there is a clear gap between Leverkusen's strength and Real Madrid. If Real Madrid passes, there will not be a big problem.
The group between Malaga and Lyon is very subtle.
On paper, both teams look similar.
Lyon wins behind the foundation.
Malaga are in amazing form this season, and even Bayern Munich cannot beat them.
However, they had just been defeated by Real Triad in the league, and their form seemed to be in danger of slipping.
Just when the media were making various reports and discussions on the lottery results.
Malaga still have two games to play before the winter break in La Liga.
They were an away game against Osasuna in the fifteenth round of the league and the second leg of the fourth round of the Copa del Rey against Miranda de Ebro.
Malaga, which just lost one game in the league, has achieved 11 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss after 14 league rounds, scoring 35 points, 2 points behind Real Madrid.
Real Madrid are in great shape this season.
Their current record is 12 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, and 37 points. Their only loss was against Malaga
Ranked third is Barcelona. In fact, they have only lost one game. After 14 league rounds, Barcelona's record is 10 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, with 33 points.
After 14 league rounds, Malaga, Real Madrid, and Barcelona are basically determined to be the first echelon of the championship group this season.
Because the points difference between the next teams is hundreds of millions of points.
Currently fourth in the standings, Valencia has 8 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses, with 26 points.
Fifth place Levante, with 8 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses, 25 points.
Sixth place Atletico Madrid, 7 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, 24 points.
There are also Sevilla who scored 24 points and Espanyol who scored 23 points.
These are considered the second echelon.
". Malaga ended their unbeaten run and lost to Real Sociedad in the fourteenth round. This may mean that their crazy state has begun to decline, but in fact, if we count from the beginning of last season, from the beginning of last season Thirteen rounds up to now, including the Champions League, they have only lost three games out of 36 games in total! This is quite convincing data. Has Málaga's state really begun to decline? Still Really not necessarily!”
Before the game, some media made analysis.
After losing to Real Sociedad, many Real Madrid and Barcelona fans are looking forward to Malaga's decline.
For fans of the two super teams, they can accept the other party winning the championship. After all, the other party's strength is here, and the other party winning the championship is not their own shame.
But if it's Malaga.
That's a little hard to accept.
Therefore, the fans of Real Madrid and Barcelona are actually on the same side when facing Malaga.
But their expectations were dashed.
Facing Osasuna away from home, who are in good form this season, Malaga is missing Ruud van Nistelrooy, Matteisson and Isco.
Still a 3-0 victory.
Yello scored a goal, raising his league goals to 21!
Scored 21 league goals after 15 league rounds.
Leading the way is Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored 18 goals, and Messi, who scored 17 goals.
Yeluo is on track to win the La Liga Golden Boot again this season.
After this round of the league, Real Madrid lost.
They lost to Sevilla 1-2 away from home.
Thus.
Malaga regains top spot.
Behind them, Barcelona also took the opportunity to narrow the point difference with Real Madrid to 1 point, and was only 2 points behind Malaga.
The competition at the top of the La Liga standings has become even more intense.
"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!"
"Yelo!! The 25th goal in the league!! Beautiful!! Beautiful long shot, they are 1 goal ahead of Atletico Madrid in the away game!!"
January 29, 2012.
Round 19 of La Liga!
The final league round of the first half of the competition.
Malaga challenges Atletico Madrid away from home!
By winning this game, Malaga won five consecutive league victories and also won the first half of La Liga title! !
After defeating Osasuna in the fifteenth round.
Malaga first eliminated Miranda de Ebro and Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey to reach the quarterfinals. However, they were eliminated by Real Madrid in two rounds of the quarterfinals, 2-2 at home and 1-1 away. , Real Madrid eliminated Malaga with the advantage of away goals.
Although Ye Luo was disappointed with this result, Pellegrini felt a little relieved while regretting it.
Otherwise, he would be panicking if he kept letting Ye Luo continue to kick him like this.
Although the King's Cup was eliminated.
But Malaga is making great progress in the league!
Malaga defeated Valencia away from home in the 16th round of the league, defeated Sporting Gijon at home in the 17th round, and defeated Granada at home in the 18th round.
After a wave of four consecutive victories, Malaga has also consolidated its position at the top of the standings, but Real Madrid behind them also has a wave of consecutive victories and is hot on the heels!
Before the start of the 19th round of the league.
The media in Madrid are cheering for Atletico Madrid, hoping that they can defeat Malaga at home so that Real Madrid can overtake Malaga and win the half-way championship.
Although the half-time champion will not receive any championship trophy, it has great symbolic significance.
over the past ten seasons.
The team that won the half-season championship won the final La Liga championship eight times.
It can be seen that this half-season championship is a huge confidence boost for a team!
This game against Atletico Madrid is not easy to play.
The first half ended goalless.
In the second half, Atletico Madrid completely shrank its defense, making Malaga's offense very difficult.
Until the 78th minute of the game.
Yeluo.
Only then did he finally help the team break the deadlock! !
"The half-distance champion beckons to Malaga!"
In the commentary box, commentator Andres was shouting.
(End of chapter)
