Except for Chelsea, who won a big away game, the game with the most goals was between Roma and Shakhtar Donetsk. What was even more unexpected was that Shakhtar won 3:2 away from home.
What makes people more relieved is that Inter Milan lost 0:1 at home to Bayern Munich. It can be regarded as Bayern avenging last year's final defeat.
What is surprising is that Arsenal won 2:1 at home against Barcelona, led by Messi, and achieved a staged victory in the battle to defend the earth. Xiao Yu also gave the Gunners a big thumbs up in the circle report that day!
As for the other two players in the Premier League, Tottenham defeated AC Milan 1:0 at home, and Manchester United had a goalless draw with Marseille away from home.
In a game that received less attention, Valencia also drew 1:1 with Schalke 04. What made the Chinese people excited was that another Chinese player appeared on the Champions League schedule, Hao Junmin. He replaced Huntelaar in the 90th minute of the game. Although it only lasted a few minutes, it also set another record for Chinese players.
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Chelsea's next step is to prepare for the League Cup final.
Arriving at Wembley Stadium, Xiao Yu remembered that it was the stadium with the most bathrooms in the world, but Elena still got a box seat today, so she didn't have to worry about this problem.
"Good evening, viewers, my name is Wang Tao. Today, my partner Miao Kun and I will comment on the English League Cup final. Miao Kun! Miao Kun! Did you fall asleep again?"
"Good evening, viewers, I am Miao Kun. The English League Cup is also the earliest champion produced in English football every season. Today's matchup is between Birmingham, who came from 190 kilometers away, and Chelsea, who is waiting to work in London. Who will win? Let’s set our sights on Wembley Stadium.”
The first threat of the game occurred in the 7th minute. Ashley Cole quickly stepped in from the wing and accurately passed the ball to the penalty area.
De Bruyne stopped the ball with his chest and then volleyed, but the goalkeeper quickly responded and saved it.
Only 8 minutes later, De Bruyne launched a direct pass in the midfield. Xiao Yu keenly seized the opportunity and tried to score with a light goal against offside.
However, due to the slow speed of the ball, the defender made a timely clearance in front of the goal line.
In the 23rd minute, Ivanovic actively pressed on the right, causing Birmingham's defender to make a mistake.
Xiao Yu quickly grabbed the football in the center circle, cleverly pulled it to the left and passed diagonally to the center.
Wang Chu reacted quickly and sent the ball straight into the penalty area. Torres quickly stepped in and shot into the far corner, successfully opening the scoring for Chelsea.
In the 27th minute, Ivanovic completed an exquisite pass from the right wing.
However, Torres' first header failed, as the ball accidentally hit the defender and bounced towards the goal.
Torres quickly stepped in and tried to shoot again, but the goalkeeper reacted quickly and blocked it.
In the 33rd minute, after receiving a pass from Toni Kroos, De Bruyne cleverly pulled to the left and then used a wonderful outside instep pass.
Xiao Yu, who was in the front post, was closely marked by three defensive players, but he suddenly had an idea, tilted his head slightly, and skillfully leaked the ball to Torres, who was in the back post.
Torres stopped the ball with his chest, then got ahead of two defenders and calmly completed a kick, successfully expanding the score to 2:0.
In the 39th minute, Toni Kroos and De Bruyne relaxed in midfield.
Suddenly De Bruyne made a diagonal pass and accurately found Xiao Yu. Xiao Yu turned around to catch the ball and skillfully knocked the ball to the right with his right heel.
Torres immediately accelerated, easily passed the opponent's defender, and then volleyed the ball into the near corner with his left foot, completing a wonderful hat trick.
This is Torres's first hat trick after joining the Blues, and his assists were Wang Chu, De Bruyne and Xiao Yu.
In the 45th minute, De Bruyne cleverly passed the ball to the left, and Xiao Yu broke through from the wing into the penalty area.
He tried a shot from a small angle near the baseline, but the football bounced back after hitting the far post and was quickly controlled by the goalkeeper.
Leading 3:0 in the first half, but Xiao Yu did not score.
He asked head coach Carlo Ancelotti to continue playing in the second half, and Ancelotti readily agreed.
In the 59th minute, Toni Kroos and Wang Chu cooperated brilliantly in the midfield. Wang Chu dribbled the ball forward and passed it to Torres accurately.
Torres had quick eyes and quick feet and immediately passed the ball to the left and found Xiao Yu.
Xiao Yu nimbly stopped with his feet, passed the defensive player, and then nudged the far corner of the penalty area. The ball hit the net and the score expanded to 4:0!
He also scored his first goal of the game.
In the 65th minute, Chelsea made substitution adjustments, Azpilicueta replaced Ivanovic, and Bruma also replaced Terry.
At this time, Lampard was not on the court, and Xiao Yu once again put on the captain's armband to lead the team.
In the 77th minute, Birmingham goalkeeper Foster took the kick. Toni Cross fought fiercely with the opponent's players near the center circle and barely grabbed the ball.
However, under the tight defense of Birmingham players, he failed to secure the ball.
However, the ball unexpectedly fell to Xiao Yu's feet.
Xiao Yu turned his back to the defender and skillfully used the instep of his outside foot to accurately kick the ball in front of Toni Kroos.
Cross reacted immediately, and the two sprinted forward together in tacit understanding.
Xiao Yu quickly passed the ball back to Cross, showing their excellent cooperation.
Xiao Yu rushed straight into the penalty area like a tiger descending a mountain. Facing the goalkeeper's persistence, he poked the ball into the near corner from the line of the small penalty area.
This wonderful goal made the score 5:0, and Xiao Yu also scored twice.
In the 81st minute, Azpilicueta sent an exquisite diagonal pass from the right, accurately finding Xiao Yu near the center circle.
After receiving the ball, Xiao Yu flexibly pulled the ball and quickly transferred the ball to Ashley Cole, who was on the left.
Cole sprinted to the penalty area line like a bolt of lightning. Facing the attacking goalkeeper, he calmly crossed the ball.
At this time, De Bruyne from the far end stepped in just in time and easily hit the empty goal, rewriting the score to 6:0.
In the 83rd minute, Van Dijk showed his excellent header ability in the penalty area and pushed away Birmingham's cross.
Toni Kroos in the backcourt immediately sent a precise through pass and handed the ball to the midfielder.
Xiao Yu, who was in the center circle, used the sole of his right foot to push the ball skillfully and passed the ball to Wang Chu, who was rushing forward quickly.
Wang Chu adjusted his pace and cleverly passed the ball to Xiao Yu who had already cut in, completing a wonderful one-two match.
Xiao Yu got ready to dribble the ball at high speed, and suddenly sent a through ball, accurately passing the ball forward.
Torres rushed out quickly, leaving the Birmingham defender beside him with no time to react. He could only watch helplessly as he broke into the penalty area and nudged the far corner with his left foot, completing the feat of four goals!
The score also came to 7:0.
