Tyrant of green giants, signed Guardiola at the beginning

Leeds United advance to the semi-finals of the League Cup.

They visit Bolton Wanderers on the weekend.

Bolton Wanderers relied on the combination of Anelka and Diouf to achieve good results in the Premier League last season.

But they have struggled since the new season.

The difficulty in consolidating the strength of a small team is that it is difficult for outstanding players to stay on the team for a long time. In addition, the technical and tactical play is not rich enough, and it is easy to fall into a trough once targeted by opponents.

Not that they have changed.

It's the environment that has changed.

All Leeds United's main players came on stage to fight.

Bolton played very actively at home, perhaps with the idea that even if they set up a bus, they would die, it would be better to have a vigorous game. The game scene was extremely unrestrained.

Leeds United's original state has begun to fluctuate downward.

But they performed well in the game because Bolton gave them a good offensive environment.

Ronaldo, who has won three Ballon d'Or awards, was in great form and scored a hat-trick of goals from both sides of the ball during the game.

Robben and Modric are the icing on the cake.

Although Leeds United's defense failed twice, they finally defeated Bolton 5:2 in the away game and scored all 3 points.

In this round of Big5, only Liverpool was defeated by Reading away from home, and the other four teams all won.

Fleet Street already gave Crouch a bloody blow in midweek.

With Torres injured, Liverpool was already stretched thin on the front line.

As a result, Crouch automatically applied for a red card and was suspended.

As a result, Liverpool's offense has become weak again in the league.

Leeds United still leads Arsenal by 3 points and Manchester United by 7 points.

The final round of the Champions League group stage has arrived.

Leeds United faced CSKA Moscow at home.

The remaining suspense in this group is who can win the first place in the group, Leeds United or Inter Milan.

If Inter Milan defeats PSV Eindhoven away from home, then Leeds United will definitely be second in the group.

CSKA Moscow still has a chance to compete for third place in the group.

Leeds United rotated at home.

Shen Hao once again put up a 442 formation.

The 442 defensive counterattack system in which the full-backs serve as full-midfielders gives him an additional idea and strategy to adjust his skills and tactics on the spot when playing important games with the main lineup.

Therefore, he intends to carry out actual combat strengthening.

CSKA Moscow was originally cautious when they came to the away game, but in fact they didn't have much psychological pressure.

They have all been eliminated and missed the knockout rounds.

Finding that Leeds United played conservatively, they gradually stepped up their attack.

Leeds United's defense has withstood the test, and its efficiency in counterattacks is constantly improving. After the players integrated the core concepts of skills and tactics, Shen Hao was satisfied with the results they produced.

The forwards Ma Kai and Lopez took turns scoring goals.

In the end, both scored twice and defeated CSKA Moscow 4:0 at home.

Simeone was very excited, but Shen Hao asked him to stay calm.

"CSKA Moscow is, at best, an experience package, rather than a difficult opponent. Defeating them does not show how excellent our technical and tactical skills are. It can only be said that in terms of tactical posture, we adopted the correct and simplest way to win. , Don’t let a victory go to your head and affect your judgment.”

Simone nodded quickly after hearing Shen Hao's words.

Another match in the same group also came to an end.

Inter Milan defeated PSV Eindhoven 1:0 away from home.

The Champions League group stage is over.

Inter Milan advanced to the top spot with 15 points.

Leeds United are second in the group with 13 points.

As the defending champion, Leeds United's failure to advance as first place is somewhat surprising to the outside world.

But what's even more uncomfortable are the giants and powerful teams outside the Premier League.

They went all out in the group stage to take first place.

Why fight for first place?

Of course it is to get a good draw in the round of 16 knockout rounds.

But now among the first draw of the group and the second draw of the group, there is a team named Leeds United, the defending champion.

This makes those powerful teams restless.

I always feel that this year's top 16 draw is very unfriendly to the group leader.

Friday night.

The draw ceremony for the Champions League round of 16 knockout rounds has arrived.

Because both Chelsea and Manchester United finished No. 1 in the group stage.

Therefore, there are only 5 candidate teams among the opponents that Leeds United will encounter.

Porto, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Barcelona, ​​Sevilla.

Among the five teams, Leeds United has the most stories with Real Madrid and the deepest hatred with AC Milan.

Sevilla was also defeated by them.

In this draw ceremony, perhaps only Manchester United and Chelsea were calm, drawing casually and without fear.

The focus of attention from the outside world is which group Leeds United will come out on top.

The moment Leeds United's name was drawn out.

Real Madrid fans' blood pressure soared.

"What the hell! Why is it us again?!"

"We played Leeds United last year, and we will play Leeds United again this year. UEFA, are you sure there is nothing fishy about the draw?"

"If Ribery had not moved to Real Madrid, he probably would not have met Leeds United again!"

"UEFA is just creating a buzz! Last year, it was because Ronaldo moved to Leeds United that there was a story about Ronaldo returning to the Bernabeu!"

Leeds United vs Real Madrid.

Calderon almost cursed UEFA President Platini at the draw.

Why not give Leeds United to Barcelona?

Leeds United fans are calm.

The opponent is Real Madrid.

Oh, I got beaten up once last year.

Do it again this year!

As for news about Ribery facing his old club, Leeds United fans are a little confused.

Everyone almost asked each other: Who is Ribery?

Leeds United's strength in recent months has made fans almost forget about the meritorious players of the past two years.

A true hardcore player in white jerseys will not miss the players after they transfer and leave.

After all, he is someone else's player.

...

Shen Hao didn't pay attention to the lottery results.

As the defending champion of the Champions League, do you still have to choose your opponent?

In fact, he is also tracking the teams in European football that have performed well in the Champions League this season.

That could be their strong rival in the knockout rounds on their way to defending their title.

So far, no opponent has appeared that made him feel that his strength has changed unusually.

The last league game before going to the Club World Cup.

Leeds United host Blackburn Rovers.

The Violence led by Mark Hughes continues to be as solid as the previous two seasons this season.

Make steady progress.

Play well.

Blackburn are currently ranked in the second tier. Although fighting for the fourth place is definitely not a battle they can participate in, the team's performance has proved that they are a tough nut to crack.

Blackburn came to Elland Road as a guest and got started.

Mark Hughes has seen that Leeds United's recent form is not as strong as the previous two months.

Whether it is the weather, the strength that has been strong for a long time and starting to show fatigue, or the pressure of Leeds United's upcoming Club World Cup schedule.

Mark Hughes thinks he can give it a go.

But he was a little too hasty.

At the door of Leeds United's home, he came up with all his teeth and claws to trample Leeds United under his feet, which was somewhat blindly confident.

Leeds United took advantage of the situation and withstood Blackburn's onslaught.

The opponent increased the speed and tempo, but Leeds United accelerated even further after keeping up with the tempo!

In an instant, Blackburn's defense was in turmoil, and Leeds United's offense was like a wave, rising again and again, repeatedly impacting their defense.

Deisler and Robben took the lead with one goal each to establish Leeds United's lead, and then Jamie Redknapp's goal almost sealed the victory!

In 13 minutes, Leeds United scored three goals in a row.

Mark Hughes was stunned for a moment.

The Blackburn generals also looked at him blankly.

The promised Leeds United have already acquired the weak buff?

Isn't this still too strong?

Blackburn tried to stabilize their position, while Leeds United were still chasing after them.

Before the end of the half, the two teams scored another goal each.

Leeds United lead Blackburn 4:1.

In the second half of the game, Leeds United sought stability and controlled the rhythm.

After 65 minutes of the game, when Leeds United began to make substitutions, Blackburn was in ruins.

Time is tight and the task is heavy, so it is natural to risk your life as early as possible.

Although Blackburn recovered a goal in the 75th minute, Mackay, who came on as a substitute, quickly scored another victory for Leeds United.

5: 2!

Mark Hughes determined that Leeds United was not as strong as before, otherwise Blackburn would not have penetrated Leeds United's goal twice.

But the problem is that Blackburn's defense cannot stop Leeds United's forward attack.

The confrontation continued until the end of the game.

Both teams missed opportunities.

Couldn't rewrite the score.

The game is over.

In an interview after the game, Shen Hao said lightly that Leeds United's test will come after they return from the Club World Cup.

...

After Leeds United played this league game, the whole team packed their bags and went directly to the airport.

This time they went to the Club World Cup on a chartered flight, a luxurious and luxurious one.

It is to allow the team to better recuperate during the trip.

After boarding the plane, the players went into their rooms to rest. The coaching staff and other staff gave the players rooms with beds, and they sat on the sofa to endure the journey.

When Leeds United went to Japan.

The finale of this round of the Premier League has been staged one after another.

First, Arsenal defeated Chelsea at home in the London Derby, followed by the English Derby, when Manchester United captured Anfield Stadium!

Leeds United's lead remains unchanged.

But the situation of fighting for the fourth place is already very unfavorable for Liverpool.

Even though even Liverpool's local mouthpiece media "Echo" began to question whether Benitez is still suitable to be Liverpool's coach, the two owners of Liverpool still chose to support Benitez.

They really don't want to pay the termination fee.

And once a new coach is hired, if you don't spend money to recruit the new coach, who will take over the mess?

...

Leeds United landed in Yokohama.

When I got off the plane and walked out of the airport, there was a sea of ​​people outside. The enthusiasm of Japanese fans was no stranger to some Leeds United players.

They have been here before for a warm-up match and have already experienced the fanaticism of the fans here.

Ronaldo is the biggest focus.

Shen Hao found that many fans were holding his posters high.

It seems that he also has many fans in Japan.

It's just that those people holding up posters and screaming at him were Japanese girls, which made him shake his head.

I am a leader of a powerful group, not an idol group.

Leeds United stayed at the hotel to recuperate and adjust to the jet lag and climate.

Training on the field the next day.

Shen Hao faced media from all over the world for pre-match interviews.

Here he saw more Asian faces.

After the Toyota Cup was changed to the Club World Cup, Japanese local teams also qualified as host countries.

Tomorrow Leeds United's opponent in the semi-finals is Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds.

Shen Hao was the first to ask questions from media reporters from China.

But as soon as the other person spoke, Shen Hao politely asked the next reporter to ask questions.

It's obviously the Club World Cup, why mention the national football team...

I didn’t go all the way across the ocean just to feel uncomfortable.

There is a voice in Chinese football that is becoming more and more deafening.

Fans expect Shen Hao to coach the national football team.

That kind of thing.

Even if it is a part-time role, everyone believes that he will definitely be the best and strongest national football coach in history.

And he is young, which symbolizes reform and may give the national football team a new look.

If Shen Hao wants to coach the national football team, he can do it in 2004.

Obviously, he doesn't want to wade into the muddy waters of the national football team.

Some people see football as entertainment, while others see football as belief.

In the eyes of some people, football is a tool and a business.

The Tao is different.

"Leeds United is participating in the Club World Cup for the first time. Of course we will go all out to try to bring the trophy home. This is also what countless Leeds United fans expect to see. We don't want to leave any regrets or disappoint the fans."

The Japanese media are very concerned about whether Leeds United will go all out to beat Urawa Red Diamonds.

Shen Hao asked them back.

"Do you want Leeds United to go all out tomorrow or hold back?"

The Japanese media reporters looked at each other.

They themselves are not unanimous in their opinions.

Because if Leeds United has reservations, maybe Urawa Red Diamonds can upset them!

But some people think that the gap between Japanese football and the top European teams can only be seen by facing Leeds United, which is in its strongest form.

The next day, Yokohama International Stadium.

Leeds United and Urawa Red Diamonds went head-to-head.

Japanese fans were a little disappointed.

Leeds United still have reservations.

Ronaldo sat on the bench.

However, Leeds United's lineup is not weak either.

Ma Kai and Lopez teamed up to charge forward.

Rui Costa and Rakitic partnered in a double midfield.

Baines and Rivaldo played as double midfielders.

Kilgallon, Stam, Thiago Silva, Kelly, four full-backs.

Toldo guards the goal.

Urawa Red Diamond is very cautious.

But it was found that Leeds United was playing defensive counterattack.

The calmness of the scene for a moment made all the audience confused.

The Leeds tyrants are determined to take home the championship trophy.

However, you attack!

If you don’t attack or score goals, how can you win?

Leeds United's offense is very simple, and positional battles frequently deliver shells to the two forwards.

Urawa Red Diamonds' tight defense prevented Ma Kai and Lopez from finding good opportunities.

Leeds United have been unable to provide an offensive threat, and Urawa Red Diamonds feel that they are not under much pressure.

So they began to prepare to show their offensive capabilities in front of the Champions League champions.

Then...

Leeds United scored.

Urawa Red Diamonds have just increased their investment in offensive forces.

Leeds United made a quick counterattack from the left.

Rivaldo is a cover on the right.

Baines dribbled at high speed from the left to reach the dangerous offensive area and then sent a cross.

Lopez moved forward to receive the missed ball and then turned forward. Ma Kai passed the missed football into the penalty area in the middle.

The two cooperated tacitly, and after successfully countering offside, Lopez controlled the ball and adjusted one step to score the goal.

The Japanese fans at the scene were stunned.

The sky was clear one second, and then there was lightning and thunder!

Is this the top team in Europe?

Calm and calm.

Not easy to take action.

Drawing the sword is fast, accurate and ruthless!

A fatal blow!