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Chapter 150 League Cup Final [55]

After the game.

The match quickly became a media sensation.

Because there is so much to report about this game.

The most talked-about thing was Sunshine's response to Guardiola after scoring a hat-trick.

French media listed Sunshine's statistics this season to support him.

".15 Champions League goals! Messi pales in comparison in the face of such sunshine!"

".Messi's best Champions League season didn't have this many goals."

".Guardiola's Messi filter is too strong."

".Sunshine led Monaco into the quarterfinals of the Champions League, which means that this season he may be able to accomplish another feat: breaking Ronaldo's record of 17 goals in a single season in the Champions League!"

And over there in Catalonia.

Their media seems to be a little broken.

[Mundo Deportivo] reported: "How can a young player who has not yet achieved anything compare with a great player who has won three Champions League trophies, eight La Liga trophies and five Ballon d'Or awards? Is it just because of the highlight of one season?"

[Daily Sports]: "What does Sunshine have? Ligue 1? Europa League? Oh, that's nothing. Just a loser's cup and a second-tier league title. How can he be compared with Messi? What championship does he have?"

The media debate has prevented the comparison between Sunshine and Messi from being settled.

Madrid is very unhappy.

Because before this, people usually compared Ronaldo and Messi. How come now, Sunshine even surpasses Ronaldo in terms of media voice?

In fact, this is also because.

The dispute between Melo and Ronaldo has been going on for almost ten years.

The fans and the media are a little visually fatigued.

Now suddenly a newcomer appears.

So everyone is still feeling fresh about it, and that’s why public opinion is still hot.

Even the draw for the Champions League quarter-finals failed to shift the focus of public opinion.

Before the draw.

Many people thought about it secretly.

The topic between Sunshine and Messi is so hot right now.

Will UEFA go with the flow and directly draw Monaco and Barcelona together?

The result is not.

Because we have reached the quarterfinals, there are only a few teams left.

Therefore, the draw was not as grand as the group stage draw or the round of 16 draw.

UEFA held a very simple draw ceremony.

The quarterfinals were drawn.

Atletico Madrid vs Leicester
Monaco VS Dortmund
Real Madrid VS Juventus
Barcelona VS Bayern Munich.

People exclaimed that UEFA had changed its nature.

Because it does seem pretty random.
Real Madrid and Juventus, Barcelona and Bayern.

These two sets of confrontations are definitely the focus among the focuses.

Monaco's luck in the draw is pretty good - at least, the current Dortmund team is not the best among all the teams in the quarterfinals.

In the eyes of the outside world.

Monaco, Dortmund and Leicester are in the same league.

The other five teams are in the same tier.

Monaco can draw Dortmund.

It is actually very lucky that we chose Bayern, Real Madrid, Barcelona or Juventus instead.

"Maybe Monaco can make it to the semi-finals!"

Some French media are full of anticipation.

The schedule at the end of the season is always very busy.

In the 30th round of the league, Monaco challenged Caen away, and the team made a large rotation in this game.

There are two reasons. First, the Champions League match was just played in the middle of the week, which was very exhausting. Second, three days after this match, the French League Cup final will be held against Paris Saint-Germain at Monaco's home stadium, the Stade Louis II.

Monaco, playing with a rotated lineup, lost their second league game of the season.

but.

Considering their advantage in the standings.

Losing is not a big deal.

not to mention.

Monaco players are now ready to win their first championship trophy of the season!

Since last season.

They have beaten Paris four times in the league and in the French Super Cup, a total of five times.

They have won against PSG five times.

Therefore, everyone in Monaco is full of confidence in defeating Paris Saint-Germain.

A team that lost to you five times in a row.

Face off again.

Don’t you have confidence yet?
That would be too abnormal.

"Guys, our next game is against Paris."

At the tactical meeting.

Yalding spoke.

The players laughed.

There were whistles and laughter.

They are looking forward to playing against Paris and winning the championship.

For Paris Saint-Germain.

There is no hope for the league this season, having been shamefully eliminated from the Champions League.

Now all they can fight for are the League Cup and the French Cup.

If we can't even win cup competitions like the League Cup and the French Cup this season.

That would really be the end of the world.

So, for Paris Saint-Germain.

They must win this game!!
before this.

They have been beaten by Monaco in five consecutive games.

This is simply the biggest shame for Paris Saint-Germain.

To avenge.

Win the championship.

In terms of game spirit, Paris Saint-Germain is definitely not lacking.

Before the game.

The players of Paris Saint-Germain came out one by one to express their opinions.

He said that he must avenge his previous defeat, defeat Monaco, win the League Cup, and lift the championship trophy on Monaco's turf!

The Stade Louis II was packed.

Players from both teams have arrived at the stadium.

After the warm-up.

Distance from the start of the game.

Only ten minutes left!!
In the locker room.

Jardim is giving his players a final mobilization.

"There are ten minutes left before the game starts!"

"This is a final. Needless to say, you all know how important this game is!"

"Because it's about a championship trophy! As long as we win the game, we can win the championship!"

"Paris Saint-Germain is undoubtedly strong, we can't underestimate them no matter what!"

"But there is no need for us to be afraid of them because they have lost five games in a row to us. They are the ones we should be afraid of!"

at the same time.

Inside the Paris Saint-Germain dressing room.

Emery looked solemn.

"Everyone knows that this season is difficult for us. So, we must fight for this championship!"

"We have lost to them five times, five games! Guys, you all know how shameful this is. Show your best form and most serious attitude, we have only one goal, that is to win!!"

"Win the championship at all costs!!"

The players of Paris Saint-Germain were also very excited.

This season's results have put a lot of pressure on Paris players.

Each of them is highly paid and each of them is a top star.

But they were defeated by Monaco again and again. How shameful is this for these stars?

The thought of losing five games in a row to Monaco made me feel really bad.

The players of Paris Saint-Germain are full of fighting spirit without any mobilization.

They must beat Monaco to prove themselves!
Although in the locker room, the head coaches of both sides encouraged the fighting spirit of both sides.

But high morale does not mean rapid advance.

After all, the game still requires some tactics and strategies.

Especially a final.

After the game starts.

Both teams seemed somewhat cautious.

The hot scene that people expected did not appear.

There has never been a nameless final since ancient times.

For both parties.

Such a game will decide who will win the championship.

The first thing to do is not to press forward and attack.

Make sure you don't make mistakes.

Won't give the other party a chance.

In such a competition.

Sometimes being too impatient can reveal your flaws.

Give your opponent an opportunity to take advantage.

Neither side had a shot on goal in the first five minutes of the game.

This shows how much importance and caution both sides attach to this game.

However, this is also a mature performance of both teams.

The players are in a great mental state.

No matter how excited the locker room is.

To the competition.

It's time to calm down.

From this point of view.

The psychological quality of the players on both sides is still good.

Sixth minute of the game.

After a five-minute trial phase.

Paris Saint-Germain took the lead.

Motta made a straight pass and passed the ball to the right side of the penalty area.

After Di Maria got the ball on the wing, he chose to cut inside!

"Di Maria! Breaking into the penalty area!"

In the commentary booth, Omar immediately cheered.

Di Maria cut inside with the ball looking for a chance to shoot or pass.

However, Monaco's defenders would not allow him to dribble sideways, so Fabinho rushed forward.

Di Maria couldn't find a passing spot, so he had to shoot the ball himself.

As a result, the football was blocked by Jimmerson and went out of the baseline.

Paris Saint-Germain won a corner kick.

This shot seemed to turn on the switch of the game.

The exploratory phase is over.

The two sides officially started to fight.

Monaco quickly organized an attack in response.

Sunshine retreated to get the ball.

After attracting the defense.

Suddenly pass it directly to Mbappe!

Mbappe received the ball and then stopped and dribbled into the penalty area.

Di Maria and Meunier recovered and stood in front of him.

Mbappe made a move to force a breakthrough and then dunked the ball back.

The ball was knocked horizontally to the top of the penalty area.

Sunshine plug in.

He met the ball and shot it!
The football flew towards the goal along the grass.

Trump responded swiftly.

Amidst exclamations.

He fell to the ground and dove sideways, pushing the ball out of bounds.

"Ohhhh! Beautiful! Beautiful shot, beautiful save!"

"Both sides are starting to exert their strength on the offensive end!"

"Corner kick, Paris Saint-Germain should be careful"

On the TV screen, B seat positioned the ball and waited for the referee to blow the whistle before taking the corner kick.

The ball flew towards the middle of the penalty area, and Marquinhos headed it out before Germerson.

The Paris Saint-Germain fans in the stands cheered.

Paris Saint-Germain fans in front of the TV began to look forward to the team's counterattack.

However, the scene changed.

Many Paris fans in front of the TV were surprised to find out.

Get the ball outside the penalty area
It's sunshine!
Shouldn't this guy be heading the ball in the penalty area?
When did he get to this point?!
The hearts of Paris Saint-Germain fans tightened.

The sunlight was indeed in the restricted area.

But as soon as he saw where the ball landed, he started running away.

Because he saw that B席's ball was a little low.

It's the point over there in Jemerson.

It would be good if Jermes can head the ball, but if he can't, the ball will most likely be cleared.

It turned out to be pretty much as he had guessed.

The ball headed by Marquinhos fell to the penalty area line and was caught by him.

Yangguang took the ball down easily.

He turned around and blocked Matuidi who was rushing towards him behind him.

But this way.

He turned his back to the direction of attack.

Now it seems that Sunshine can only choose to pass horizontally or pass back.

Matuidi is hugging the sun.

The other Paris Saint-Germain players began to rush forward, intending to trap all the Monaco players remaining in the penalty area into the offside trap.

at the same time.

In case there is a chance to steal the ball.

Can also initiate a quick counterattack.

Matuidi used his hands and feet to constantly interfere with the sun.

It was impossible for Yang Guang to shoot at this time.

It seems that it can only send back?

Yangguang really raised his foot, and it seemed that he wanted to pass the ball back and reorganize the attack.

But at this moment, he suddenly kicked the football to the right with his heel.

The ball passed between the Paris Saint-Germain players.

Coming up on the right side is the full-back Sidibe who came in from the back row.

The Paris Saint-Germain players turned their heads and instinctively raised their hands when they saw Sidibe had the ball.

But Yangguang didn't care about that. After passing the ball, he turned and headed into the penalty area.

Sidibe dribbled the ball to the baseline. At this time, the Paris players who had been offside before panicked.

Because as Sidibe passed the ball near the baseline.

The Monaco players who were previously trapped in the offside trap are now no longer offside.
Before they could react.

Sidibe crosses the ball.

Middle of the penalty area.

Yangguang made a high-speed run, jumped high, and headed the ball into the goal without any defense.

(End of this chapter)