Grimaldi Conference Center, North Gate.
The media reporters stared at the end of the street.
The security personnel lined up in two lines and stood ready outside the cordon.
Two commercial vehicles with the Champions League LOGO printed on them came speeding towards us!
The crowd started to commotion!
"Messi!!!"
"Cristiano!!!"
"Ibrahimovi!!!"
Security personnel are on alert.
The commercial vehicle is parked on the roadside.
Griezmann and Simeone hit the carpet.
Their height and body shape make them look like a father and son.
The restless crowd suddenly regained their composure, mixed with sighs of disappointment.
Some fans almost booed!
Since Simeone took over Atletico Madrid in December 2011, there has been a strong team in European football that people "love to hate"!
Those who like him will be obsessed with his iron-blooded defense.
Nasty people will resent his dirty pressing.
Diego Costa was once a representative figure.
Except for Atletico Madrid's striker, no one can let Real Madrid's defense receive all yellow cards in one half.
Needless to say, Griezmann has risen in recent years.
Although his playing style is not that dirty, he is too confused in life and is often used as a fool by some organizations. His social accounts always make irrational remarks.
As a result, he was disliked by many fans around the world.
Simeone touched his head, raised his hands with the fans, ignored the media reporters, and strode towards the vehicles behind him.
"Lee! Mr. Worrall! Mr. Top! We meet again!"
The Atletico Madrid coach looked like a gentleman at this time. He was about to say something to Li Kang, but he was stopped by the old man Top.
Griezmann looked a little surprised: his coach is a very arrogant person, no matter how big a star he is, he would not be so proactive and enthusiastic!
Simone's expression didn't change much. He nodded and smiled politely: "See you later! My friends!"
After that, he turned around and left.
Old Man Top sighed: "Last season, Leverkusen was eliminated by Atletico Madrid!"
"I don't want to face such a tough opponent in the top 16."
Worrall smiled and said: "Hold on, if you take a few steps late, the situation will be embarrassing."
Everyone walks on the red carpet, whoever is not popular is embarrassed.
A fan base takes years to develop.
Although Li Kang performed amazingly in the Nou Camp battle, the wonderful moments still need time to spread.
In the distance, a row of commercial vehicles was speeding by.
As soon as Li Kang stepped into the conference center, he heard bursts of crazy shouts from behind.
Didn't stop to look back.
The reception staff greeted me warmly.
Leading the Leverkusen trio towards the venue.
The draw rules for the top 16 are briefly summarized as follows:
1. The first place in the group versus the second place in the group;
For example, Leverkusen will not draw Real Madrid, who is also first in the group.
2. Teams from the same group and association will not meet;
For example, Leverkusen will not face Wolfsburg who are also in the Bundesliga, nor will they face Barcelona in the same group.
3. Home and away double-round knockout system.
For example, if Leverkusen draws Juventus, it will play one round at the Allianz Arena in Turin and then another round at the Bayer Arena. If the total score of the two rounds is tied, then the number of away goals will be calculated. If the away game is If the goals are tied, then if the winner cannot be decided in overtime, then there will be a penalty shootout.
Enter the venue.
Woller took Li Kang's cell phone, turned it on silent, and put it into his briefcase. He then made a "call when you're done" gesture, and walked to the club representative seat with Old Man Top.
Li Kang took the number plate and found his seat.
First row this time?
Why does the uncle next to you look familiar?
It turned out to be Buffon.
Last season's Champions League runner-up - Juventus' goalkeeper.
"Lee, I heard Morata mentioned you."
Buffon didn't show a very enthusiastic attitude, but he smiled kindly.
While talking.
There was a burst of noise from behind, and the spotlight flashed crazily!
The two turned around.
It's Cristiano Ronaldo.
He kept smiling in front of the camera and walked step by step to the front row of the player representatives' table.
Quite a coincidence.
His seat is also next to Li Kang's.
No pleasantries were exchanged.
Cristiano Ronaldo stopped smiling, his expression returned to a serious expression, and he nodded calmly, which was regarded as a greeting.
Buffon suggested: "Lee, if you act more enthusiastic, he won't be so cool!"
The corners of Ronaldo's mouth twitched.
More and more people are entering.
Li Kang saw David Silva, Hazard, Ibrahimovic, Sanchez and many famous coaches in the club representative seats.
The Champions League theme song suddenly stopped.
Master of Ceremonies Pedro Pinto ran onto the main stage wearing a purple suit!
Jijijigugua said a set of scene words.
Everyone was in low spirits, and scattered applause seemed to urge him to step down quickly.
After a while.
The lights dimmed.
Several staff members carried two large tables and quickly set up the place.
When the lights come back on.
A young woman slowly walked towards the main stage holding two transparent glass jars, each containing 8 mini footballs.
Li Kang thought she looked familiar.
She is the female partner in the Koenigsegg sports car advertisement - Eisley.
Buffon suddenly said with emotion: "Her mother was very beautiful when she was young. Have you ever seen the movie "Romeo and Juliet"? That's all, we are twenty years apart in age!"
Li Kang nodded seriously and decided to go back to the club to take a look.
Eisley put down the glass jar, glanced secretly at the players' bench, smiled, and left the field from the backstage.
Buffon raised his elbow and bumped Li Kang and said with a smile: "That little girl is looking at you. It's great to be young!"
Immediately afterwards.
Two senior officials from UEFA took the stage and spoke for a long time.
It's like a lullaby.
Make everyone sleepy.
After a long time.
Two tall figures appeared on the main stage!
Breaking the dull atmosphere.
Let the atmosphere of the lottery ceremony reach its climax!
Thunderous applause!
Kaka!
Henry!
The two of them were the guests of this draw ceremony for the top 16!
"The drawing ceremony is about to begin!"
Coach's seat.
Old Man Top couldn't help but become nervous, adjusted his sitting posture a few times, and began to pray in his heart: Give me Porto or Zenit! There are only two soft eggplants in the second place in the group!
The coaches of Porto and Zenit have similar ideas.
Mourinho looked solemn.
Wenger's smile is brighter than in previous years.
Guardiola kept writing and drawing on the scratch paper and stayed out of it.
Enrique is full of confidence.
Simeone is eager to try.
Where is Real Madrid's coach? Benitez looked bitter, and his troubles came from outside the court.
The drawing ceremony officially began.
Kaka didn't linger for long.
AC Milan has not entered the Champions League this season.
Real Madrid's strength is similar to anyone they play.
There is no psychological pressure.
He reached out and took out a small ball and smashed it hard!
Unfold the paper inside and point it at the camera.
"Eindhoven!"
the other side.
Henry was under great pressure.
Also take out a small ball and break it open!
"Barcelona!"
"The first match result is out: PSV vs. Barcelona!"
Someone is sad.
Someone rejoices.
The soft eggplant who ranked first in the group was pinched by Barcelona!
PSV coach Cocu shook his head helplessly. Who would have thought that if he finished first in the group, he would still meet Barcelona!
Enrique's expression was very restrained, deliberately pretending to be embarrassed.
Can't laugh.
Laughing means disrespecting your opponent.
Unless you can't help it.
Studio.
Barrage flying.
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[There is no suspense in this game. The entire PSV team is worth less than half a leg of Neymar! 】
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[Barcelona is stable, as long as it doesn’t rain at Camp Nou. It can win even if it rains! 】
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[Poor Eredivisie, I will never see them rise in my lifetime! 】
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[If it’s Ajax, it’s hard to say. 】
Henry's mood was complicated.
He and Wenger are like father and son, and together they created the myth of being undefeated in the Premier League.
It's a pity that he helped Arsenal draw Barcelona twice.
This year, I have to take one no matter what.
As the mini footballs were broken apart one by one.
The results of the Champions League round of 16 matches have been released one by one.
"Lyon vs Atletico Madrid!"
"Manchester City vs. Porto!"
at this time.
Simeone's expression was slightly regretful. Atletico Madrid is not afraid of anyone this season.
Old Man Top was so nervous that his legs were shaking!
There are still a lot of hard bones that have not been removed!
What if Juventus or Paris Saint-Germain comes?
When the fourth draw result comes out.
The whole place was in an uproar.
"Chelsea vs. Paris Saint-Germain!"
Mourinho frowned.
Blanco smiled.
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[I announce that the Champions League quarter-finals or semi-finals will be staged in advance! 】
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[The Paris coach looks uglier when he smiles than when he cries! 】
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[Mars hits the Earth! 】
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[I also want to watch Li Mingdeng fight Ibrahimovic and Cesc Fabregas. It seems that there is no way to satisfy these two wishes at the same time this season! 】
The drawing ceremony did not stop for long.
Kaka continues to break the ball.
"real Madrid!"
Henry's heart skipped a beat.
He looked at Wenger from a distance.
The pilot shot happened to give a close-up of two people.
The King of Highbury took a deep breath, took out the ball decisively, and broke it open with all his strength!
"Wolfsburg!"
"The result of the fifth match is out!"
Players' bench.
Buffon whispered: "The probability of us meeting is very high! There are many fun places in Milan. When the time comes."
Li Kang smiled and nodded.
Main stage.
Kaka displayed a new note.
"Leverkusen!"
Henry cheered up and took it hard!
Snapped!
"Arsenal!"
"The result of the sixth match is out!"
Henry looked at Wenger again with joyful eyes.
But I saw a trace of bitterness on my mentor’s face!
what happened?
Isn't Leverkusen still good?
They were able to defeat Camp Nou because of the rain!
Studio.
Barrage flying.
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[It’s up to you, Henry! Good sign! 】
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[In the past ten years, the probability of Arsenal and Barcelona meeting in the Champions League has been as high as 80%. This season, the curse of being sixteen every year is about to be broken! 】
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[From the overall strength point of view, it will be difficult for Leverkusen to beat Arsenal, unless Li Mingdeng calls the shots again! 】
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【joke? Can Cech catch a heavy shot with one hand? 】
Old Man Top breathed a sigh of relief.
The result of this matchup is better than drawing Juventus, although it is only a little bit better.
As long as there are no injuries in Arsenal's lineup, their combat effectiveness is extremely terrifying.
Sanchez on the striker, Cazorla in the midfield, and Cech guarding the goal.
What's more, there is a real British star on the bench - Wilshere.
The result of the next matchup.
All out.
"Benfica vs. Juventus!"
"Bayern vs. Zenit!"
Several UEFA officials came on stage and spoke for half an hour.
The drawing ceremony for the top 16 came to an end.
When leaving the field.
Buffon put his arm around Li Kang's shoulders and said, "Your two grandfathers still have to be interviewed by reporters! I'll take you to rest!"
Cristiano Ronaldo was about to leave the field. He hesitated and said to Li Kang: "He just took you to the rest area."
Buffon first participated in the Champions League in 1997.
The partners of the lottery ceremony changed one after another every year, and most of them became special guests like Kaka and Henry.
The only familiar faces are Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi.
He took Li Kang to the rest area with ease and introduced him to the player representatives of the powerful teams.
Zenit's Hulk has a haughty expression.
Chelsea's Eden Hazard is looking to pick up a burger from the Buffet District.
Arsenal's Sanchez sat in a corner in a daze.
Manchester City's David Silva, lying on his back on the sofa, playing games on his mobile phone.
The stars are not very interested in Leverkusen's No. 10.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi have no time to come to the rest area, they have to be interviewed by reporters.
Ibrahimovic is also the darling of the media, and his speech is traffic.
The venue of the lottery ceremony press conference.
Wenger was surrounded by French journalists.
He was a well-known star in Ligue 1 when he was young. After becoming a coach, he vigorously promoted the reform of French youth training.
In the late 1980s, he brought a little black egg back to Ligue 1 from Africa.
That little black egg is George Weah!
The man who went from CTV5 to CTV1!
"Mr. Wenger! In this year's Champions League knockout round of 1/8, you didn't meet Barcelona or Bayern. Are you confident of reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League?"
"Are you feeling better? The temperature has dropped recently! Wear more clothes!"
"The zipper is broken!"
French reporters gradually became concerned about the physical condition of the legendary hero.
Media from other countries focused their attention on Mourinho and Blanco.
The strong dialogue between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain is the hottest traffic!
It can simply be called the peak Champions League showdown staged in advance!
Enrique was also surrounded by reporters.
His face was rosy and he was high-spirited.
"Barcelona's goal is to defend the title!"
"The loss to Leverkusen was just an accident! A defeat in the group stage is nothing! Barcelona is still dominant in Europe!"
"If they can beat Arsenal, there's a good chance we'll play each other again! I'm looking forward to it!"
"Li Kang returns to Barcelona? Leverkusen will not let him go during the winter break! But it doesn't matter, we will recall Dennis Jr. from Villarreal! He will inherit Xavi's No. 6 jersey!"
Cruyff returned to Amsterdam to recuperate.
Barcelona's public relations efforts in Catalonia are very strong.
As long as we win all the way in the Champions League!
What 1 million euros, what La Masia No. 4?
All kinds of messy sounds will be drowned out by the record!
Li Kang did not get lost this time.
Soon we met with Worrell and Old Man Top at the north gate of the conference center.
"I called Dino, and the coaching staff will start studying how to deal with Arsenal now!"
"How about artificial rain at the Bayer Arena? It won't cost much!"
“The sand method saves money!”
(End of chapter)
