A week after all the Champions League group stages ended, the draw for the top 16 came belatedly.
After the fans waited anxiously for seven days, the result was naturally that some were happy and some were worried.
This round of 16 draw produced a very interesting matchup in recent years.
If you look at the historical battle records of the eight teams, you will be surprised to find that none of them have met in the previous knockout rounds of the Champions League.
In the next quarter-finals, I believe all teams will get a strange and fresh feeling.
Chelsea VS Olympiakos, Chelsea undoubtedly got the best pick. Although the Greeks performed well in the group stage, judging from their track record and performance in the group stage, Chelsea has always been good at playing teams that are lower than themselves. It is difficult for the opponent to give the opponent a chance to upset him.
Barcelona's signing is equally good, and Celtic are their old rivals. Barcelona's possession style of play is very fatal to the Scottish team. There is still a possibility of a tie in a single game. If it is a two-legged match, especially if it is a guest at Camp Nou, which has won all competitions this season, it will definitely be upset. possible.
Although Lyon has good strength and has overcome the trough at the beginning of the season, it is still difficult to shake Manchester United.
In terms of reputation, heritage and Champions League experience, Real Madrid naturally has the upper hand. But looking at Real Madrid's record in the Champions League in recent years and comparing the lineups of both sides, we will find that Roma is not without a chance.
AC Milan and Arsenal will be a duel of technical skills. Judging from the past record, AC Milan and Arsenal only met in the Super Cup in the 1994-95 season, with one win and one draw. Judging from the record of the confrontation with the English team, AC Milan Milan also has the absolute upper hand. The difference between the other two teams is that AC Milan is at the end of a cycle, while Arsenal's cycle has just begun. The latter has the upper hand in terms of status.
For Inter Milan, this is their best opportunity to prove that they have broken through the psychological trap of the European war and further improve their status in international football. But their rivals Tottenham Hotspur are currently ranked first in the Premier League, and even teams like Arsenal and Manchester United are behind them. This makes people have to wonder whether Nella will survive this youth storm of Tottenham. was smashed into pieces.
In the end, Fenerbahce VS Sevilla and Porto VS Schalke 04, these two games naturally received much less attention due to the duels in the other 6 groups.
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After defeating Manchester City at home, Tottenham defeated Portsmouth 1-0 away from home, achieving their 13th consecutive league victory.
Then in the quarter-finals of the League Cup, they defeated Manchester City again with a score of 2-0.
In order to protect the players in this game, Martin Joel sent out half of the main lineup, and Wang Xiaodong sat on the bench throughout the game.
Even so, Manchester City still collapsed in the face of Tottenham's attack, completely lacking the prestige they had at White Hart Lane a few days ago.
It can be seen that after defeating the opponent in a reversal at home, the psychological advantage brought to the players is huge.
Christmas is coming soon. Before this special holiday, if Tottenham fans want to really have a good holiday, they must defeat their city rival Arsenal before the holiday.
Therefore, after defeating Manchester City in the League Cup, the entire team was fully prepared to achieve the achievement of double defeat in the season.
You must know that this goal has been a higher priority than "ranking higher than Arsenal in the league" in the past few seasons.
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The game entered a heated stage from the first minute. The two teams knew their opponents so well that there was no need to test them.
After losing to their opponents at White Hart Lane in the first half of the league, Arsenal will of course have to find their way back to the Emirates Stadium this time.
Wang Xiaodong and Gilbert Silva collided with each other as soon as the game started.
The two teams played with no tactics at all, and no need for showy routines. They were all real guns. Like two cavalry, charging together.
The scene was so heated that the fans in the stands were excited. They were yelling and trying to order a certain player with their shouts.
Players on both sides are already familiar with this kind of game, and the two coaches also know that there is no good way in this situation.
In addition to allowing the players to let go and attack, any words of "backing down" may usher in the dissatisfaction of the fans.
Fortunately, the players on both sides fought very "gentlemanly" and did not commit any foul play.
Whether it was a collision or a shovel, he performed it cleanly and with dignity.
As soon as Modric got the ball in the middle, Cesc Fabregas intercepted it with a sliding tackle. Before Gilbert Silva could catch the ball, he was squeezed away by Wang Xiaodong's shoulder. After catching the ball, he pushed it lightly. One kick, but before Lennon could stand still, he was knocked staggered by Ebou; before the Ivorian black man touched the ball, Defoe stretched out his hand and pulled him down.
This is the North London Derby.
Maybe it's not that famous, but the excitement on the court is as exciting as any game.
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In the 7th minute, after a fierce battle in the midfield, the home team finally launched its first threatening attack.
Although Lee Yong-pyo had been seeking a physical confrontation with Hleb, Hleb was very smart. He twisted his body and passed the opponent with a few simple movements.
After successfully passing the ball, Hleb did not dare to continue dribbling, for fear that he would be knocked to the ground by the defensive player in the next second.
After glancing at his teammates who were outflanking him in the middle, he directly chose to pass the ball to Adebayor with a cross kick.
Adebayor wanted to force a turn after taking the ball with his back, but how could Dawson tolerate his opponent controlling the ball so easily?
After repeated pulling, Adebayor's jersey was almost turned into a rubber band. In desperation, Adebayor had no choice but to pass the ball.
The ball was knocked backwards, and Cesc Fabregas followed up and shot hard, directly towards the Tottenham goal.
After all, it is the Three Lions Kingdom.
Robinson jumped across the body and made a miraculous save, blocking Fabric's shot.
In today's Arsenal, Fabregas's name is like AC Milan's Kaka. All fans believe that the young Spaniard will lead the Gunners to return to the top.
Seeing that the great opportunity was wasted, Xiaofa held his head in regret.
No way, who allowed Robinson to be possessed by the god?
However, the fans in the stands still gave Xiaofa a round of applause. In his home court, momentum is also very important.
In the next attack, Tottenham also hit the Gunners goal.
Gilbert Silva and Ebou have to defend Wang Xiaodong's long-range shot, which naturally creates more gaps on the wing.
Lennon moved around and was very active on the edge of the Gunners left penalty area.
The opponent was slightly careless and immediately brought the ball into the penalty area.
Faced with Lennon's inverted triangle pass, Almunia was equally brave and intercepted the ball before Berbatov outflanked him.
Under the confrontation between the two teams, the game fell into a stalemate.
As time went by, the home team did not have any advantage at home.
Wouldn't it be more exciting to show off your power on your opponent's territory?
So at this moment, the Tottenham players are working hard and engaging in a fierce attack with their opponents in the midfield.
Everyone knows that the biggest obstacle to Arsenal's advancement from the center is Wang Xiaodong.
After Davis transferred and left, Wang Xiaodong became the most indispensable barrier for Tottenham. His performance in actual combat was even better than that of Davis when he was young.
Although Xiaofa is talented, he is completely weak in confrontation.
In addition to being able to beat Wang Xiaodong in terms of speed, even his best foot skills did not dare to be used easily in front of Wang Xiaodong.
joke!
This is an opponent who can ruin my career with just one kick!
Am I playing tricks in front of him?
Do not make jokes!
Soon, Tottenham turned the confrontational advantage gradually established in the midfield into offensive opportunities.
Wang Xiaodong stole the ball and then sent a through ball. Modric passed the ball lightly with the outside of his foot. After catching up with the ball, he unexpectedly sent the ball to Defoe's feet. The latter did not waste the opportunity and Almunia did not play the hero again.
Facing a textbook push, the score was rewritten by the away team first.
The visitors’ stands at the Emirates Stadium cheered louder than the home team.
The fans who came from the away team lost their minds because of this goal. You know, this was a goal on the opponent's territory!
The professor on the sidelines also frowned.
Both Tottenham and Arsenal have young players as the main players, but in comparison, Tottenham seems to be better.
The professor never believed that players like Wang Xiaodong and Modric were more talented than Cesc Fabregas and Rosicky, but he had to admit that after these young players were combined, it was really difficult for the current Gunners to compete.
With no more options, the professor only hoped that these disciples could play the beautiful football that only belongs to Arsenal.
After all, it was their home court. After conceding the goal, Arsenal seemed more desperate and more adventurous.
Of course, fans are very supportive when they see such active confrontation.
This is the derby.
Not only do you have to win, you also have to win beautifully.
If one party wants to win, it must be mentally prepared to be bitten off by the other party.
With the center at a disadvantage, the Gunners began to make fuss on the two wings.
In fact, this is what Arsenal is best at. After half a season of research, the Gunners have completely understood speedy full-backs like Lennon and Bell.
In the 21st minute, Rosicky broke through from the right and chose to cross from the bottom line.
In the penalty area, Van Persie and Boateng competed together, but the dexterous Dutchman did not confront the Ghanaian head-on.
Although his body did not have an advantage, he still used a method of seizing position to get the header first.
But Robinson was also in great shape, and when faced with his opponent's close attack, he saved the ball again.
Two minutes later, Xiaofa in the middle was not to be outdone.
Facing Modric's defense, he actually used a crotch-passing move to get past the opponent, dribbling the ball along the wing and sprinting forward.
He was about to run to the extension line of the penalty area. This was a good opportunity to make a pass.
Fabregas' footwork is one of the best in the Premier League.
But the sudden rise of Fabregas did not choose to pass the ball directly. Instead, he swept his right foot horizontally, touched his feet, and ran towards the center with the ball.
Incision?
Seeing this scene, the stands instantly burst into excitement.
Especially the visitors' stands, everyone's eyes widened and they cursed loudly.
Xiaofa, you are going crazy!
