When Qin Xiong and Sylvia appeared in the Highbury VIP stands, the game had not yet started, but the live television cameras were aimed at him. The commentator also once again introduced Qin Xiong's absence in the game between Arsenal and Bolton Wanderers to the audience in the live broadcast room.
The surrounding fans asked Qin Xiong for autographs and photos. Qin Xiong naturally satisfied their requests, then sat quietly in the stands and waited for the game to start.
In his opinion, even though Bolton Wanderers still played at a mid-level Premier League level this season, Arsenal's cohesion and overall fighting strength this season was still very strong. It should not be a problem to take down the opponent at home.
But when the game started, Qin Xiong keenly discovered that Arsenal's offensive and defensive system did not operate smoothly. He also wanted to know where the problem was. He knew Hleb's strength in training. Of course, he could not completely replace him. If that was the case, he and Hleb would be competing for the main force, and not the other way around.
But Hleb's strength was still very strong. It was a replacement of a component, which made Arsenal's offensive and defensive strength seem to be greatly reduced.
After observing the game for a period of time, Qin Xiong suddenly had an uncertain thought in his heart: The person who made Arsenal's strength change qualitatively is me!
In the early and middle stages of last season, it was players like Henry, Vieira, Pires, Ljungberg and other players who led Qin Xiong to adapt and integrate into the Premier League, and to make rapid progress and improvement. Then in the final stages of the season, when Qin Xiong repeatedly scored in key games to help Arsenal sprint to the Premier League title in the closing stages of the league, although Qin Xiong's performance in this season may only seem to be a little more scoring than last season, and a little less assists, but this development, which did not seem to be enough to change the overall situation, had already made him indispensable to Arsenal. Without him, they were no longer the absolutely strong Arsenal.
The result that disappointed the Highbury crowd appeared.
Arsenal was forced to a draw by Bolton Wanderers at home.
They did not seize the opportunity to establish a greater advantage in the league table before the start of the Champions League knockout stage.
Because Chelsea unexpectedly lost 0: 3 in the away game in this round of the game, at the Riverside Stadium, Arsenal widened their lead to five points through a draw.
Even so, Fleet Street still focused on the impact of Qin Xiong's absence on Arsenal's strength!
The day of the FIFA match arrived. Qin Xiong did not join the national team for the warm-up match due to an ankle injury.
Arsenal attached great importance to Qin Xiong's injury and gave him comprehensive and meticulous care to help him recover as soon as possible.
He would definitely be able to make it in time for the Champions League knockout stage at the end of last month. It was just that the sooner he recovered, the faster his condition would recover.
Since Arsenal had been eliminated from the FA Cup, Arsenal had to rest and recuperate during the weekend after the FIFA match. They flew to Madrid, Spain, a day earlier than usual.
Qin Xiong recovered from his injury a week before the Champions League match. He focused on adjusting his physical condition during training and then boarded the plane to Madrid with the team with high fighting spirit and high spirits.
The Champions League was once again in full swing. Arsenal, the team of the Premier League champions for the past two years, was about to head to Madrid's football temple, Bernabéu!
Although the number of superstars in Arsenal was far less than Real Madrid, Arsenal had won four major trophies in the past two years while Real Madrid had none. In addition, Real Madrid's league this season seemed to be an extravagant hope to catch up with Barcelona. The precarious Galactica did not appear to be much stronger than Arsenal.
Wenger expressed his fear of Real Madrid at the UEFA pre-match press conference.
"Real Madrid has too many star players who can decide the game on their own. Ronaldo, Zidane, Beckham, including Casillas, can all decide the game! Arsenal must attach great importance to Real Madrid in order to leave with the ideal result at Bernabéu.
For many years, people have been saying that Arsenal has not done anything in the European arena. If we only talk about results, we do have a reason to be belittled by others. But we have the opportunity to play against Real Madrid, who has won nine Champions League titles this season. I think this is a good opportunity to prove that Arsenal can do something in the European arena. Why not? This will be a dream game! "
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February 22nd, night.
Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
The magnificent Bernabéu stadium was full. When Qin Xiong and his teammates walked into the stadium, it was unknown what other people thought. Qin Xiong was shocked by the atmosphere and the grandeur of the stadium.
This should be the most shocking top-level stadium he has ever walked into in his career.
Real Madrid, born in the financial district of Madrid, was a natural aristocrat, including the fan base and the club's five consecutive championships since the birth of the Champions League. They smiled proudly and looked down on all living things.
Qin Xiong understood at this moment why many star players would say that their dream was to play at Bernabéu or to play for Real Madrid.
There was indeed a unique attraction here!
However, the atmosphere of the stadium and the structure of the stadium, these external things, could not hide the predicament that Real Madrid was in at this moment.
The Real Madrid players who played seemed to have a lot on their minds. Occasionally, he could catch a glimpse of the deep worry in the eyes of the Real Madrid fans in the stands.
It was not the first time that Qin Xiong met the Real Madrid stars. At the 50th Ballon d 'Or award ceremony, many Real Madrid stars attended the ceremony. They did not talk to each other, but they observed each other from a distance.
He might have a sense of reverence for his seniors.
The Real Madrid stars might have just been curious about the rising star of football who rose from the Eredivisie to the Premier League like a comet.
Today, fate allowed them to meet on the field.
Qin Xiong, who would turn 21 in four months, met the 33-year-old Zidane, the 29-year-old Ronaldo, and the 30-year-old Beckham …
As the Champions League theme song echoed in the stadium, the starting players of the two teams entered the live broadcast camera.
"The exciting UEFA Champions League ushered in the knockout stage. The two teams, who were considered the top five favorites at the beginning of the season, actually met in the 18-man final. This undoubtedly allows the fans to enjoy two top-level matches in advance. Real Madrid will be at Bernabéu today to face the Premier League champions, Arsenal!
In the past two or three years, Real Madrid has been in an eventful period. Florentino has bought more and more big-name star players, but the team's record has become more and more unstable. Now it is rumored that Florentino has a soft spot for Arsenal's Qin Xiong. Unfortunately, the acquisition was not successful during the winter break because Arsenal and Real Madrid both know the importance of Qin Xiong.
Arsenal's performance has skyrocketed in the past two or three seasons. First, they won the league title with an undefeated record. Last season, they set several Premier League records and successfully defended their title. This season, they are still the league leaders. Now, it is time for Arsenal to prove themselves in the European arena! "
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