"This is the best era!" The next day, Milan Gazzetta dello Sport used such a headline to praise Li Ang and Inter Milan. The picture used was a picture of Li Ang being carried by the players after the game, with his sword pointed to the night sky of Meazza.
"This is the best era, the best era that belongs to the blue-black team. They defeated Barcelona with a total score of nine to five in both home and away rounds and advanced to the Champions League final with their heads held high. This is a result that no one expected before the game. Li Ang's Inter Milan did not give Rijkaard's Barcelona any chance! The efforts of the Barcelona people are more like a deathbed struggle! The 2006 European champions made a strong return. They first got the ticket to the Luzhniki Stadium. They will sit and wait for the winner between Chelsea and Manchester United. The battle of the King of Europe has sounded the horn … "
According to the statistics of Italy's National Television 3, after the game between Inter Milan and Barcelona, all the bars in Milan were full. Drunk Inter Milan fans could be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys.
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England.
Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson held a copy of The Times in his hand. The newspaper reported in detail on the game between Inter Milan and Barcelona. In fact, Ferguson was very clear about the situation of the game without reading the newspaper. He watched the game in front of the television. Manchester United was only one game away from the final. He was naturally very concerned about the possible opponents in the final.
"Let's go. Inter Milan has entered the final. It's up to us!" Ferguson put down the newspaper and said to his assistants.
That night, the second leg of the Champions League semi-final civil war between Manchester United and Chelsea began.
Ferguson was very confident about his team's advancement. He did not think that Chelsea would stop his team. The old Scot sitting in the technical area glanced at Grant, who was pacing back and forth in the technical area not far away, and pursed his lips. If it had been that rampant guy, Mourinho, he might have been a little worried. However, this Israeli was no threat to him.
The first round of the competition ended with a score of 0: 0.
In this battle, in the 90 minutes of the game, both sides put more energy into defense. At the end of the regular time, the score was still 0: 0, and the game entered overtime.
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The overtime had just begun and Manchester United had already scored!
Brown cooperated with Scholes on the right to get rid of Lampard and crossed. Essien made a mistake in marking and Cristiano Ronaldo headed the ball into the net from 10 yards away. Čech did not react. It was his 42nd goal of the season and his eighth Champions League goal.
Seeing their star player, Cristiano Ronaldo, score for Manchester United, the entire stadium was in an uproar.
"Well done!" Ferguson cheered for his proud disciple's goal.
He thought that victory was in sight.
However, not long after the second half of the overtime game started, the Scot was so angry that he cursed. Chelsea's vice-captain, Frank Lampard, scored a goal for Chelsea during one of their attacks.
After Essien's long shot was deflected, it was blocked by Ferdinand. The attacking Edwin van der Sar lost his center of gravity and Ferdinand could not block it in time. Lampard pushed and scored from 10 yards. It was his 20th goal of the season.
1: 1, Chelsea equalized the score.
In the 116th minute, the two sides argued with each other. Drogba was sent off with a red card for instigating Vidic, while Ballack and Tevez also received yellow cards.
The conflict seemed to have exhausted the energy of both sides. In the last few minutes, both sides put more energy into defense. Finally, when the whistle blew at the end of the game, the two sides played to a draw of 1: 1 in the 120 minutes of the game. Both sides had to compete for the winner through a penalty shootout.
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In the penalty shootout, Tevez was the first to score. Ballack also scored in one move. 1: 1.
In the second round, Carrick and Belletti both scored penalties. 2: 2.
In the third round, Cristiano Ronaldo stood at the penalty spot. The camera gave the superstar player a close-up. However, Cristiano Ronaldo's shot was then saved by Čech. There was a regretful gasp at the scene.
Lampard stood at the penalty spot. If the Chelsea vice-captain could score the penalty, Chelsea would be able to surpass the score. In the end, Lampard's penalty was deceived by Edwin van der Sar. He scored with a low shot. Manchester United led Chelsea 2: 3.
In the fourth round, Hargreaves scored from the top corner. Although Edwin van der Sar was hit by Ashley Cole's penalty shot, the ball still went into the net. 3: 4.
In the fifth round, Nani scored a penalty shot. However, in a situation where they could win with a penalty shot, the Chelsea captain, Terry, fired an anti-aircraft gun to shoot the penalty away. Both sides returned to the same starting line. 4: 4.
In the sixth round, Anderson easily scored. Kalou also tricked Edwin van der Sar to score. 5: 5.
In the seventh round, Giggs scored with a low shot.
Chelsea stood at the penalty spot, but it was Anelka. As Edwin van der Sar saved Anelka's penalty shot, the Manchester United fans in the entire stadium were in a frenzy. Only the Chelsea fans cried in the heavy rain.
Manchester United finally eliminated Chelsea with a penalty kick and advanced to the UEFA Champions League final to be played at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. Their opponent was Li Ang's Inter Milan.
Inter Milan VS Manchester United!
Li Ang VS Ferguson!
"This is the real showdown between the champions. This is the showdown between the old and new champions of international football. This will be the game that everyone will be watching. This is the real battle of the century!" — French Football.
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Three days later, Milan, Italy, San Siro Stadium.
The 36th round of the Serie A League, the Milan derby.
On the electronic scoreboard of the San Siro Stadium, the score of 2: 3 was very striking.
According to international practice, the home team, AC Milan, was in front, and the visiting team, Inter Milan, was behind.
In the first half, Ibrahimović and Diego Milito each scored, and the two sides played to a draw.
In the second half, Modrić's long shot was successful, and the substitute, Materazzi, scored a header to help Inter Milan extend their lead to two goals. Although AC Milan narrowed the score to 2: 3 with a goal from the substitute, Inzaghi, they eventually lost the game. Li Ang's Inter Milan defeated Inter Milan for the sixth time in three consecutive seasons, achieving a double over their city rivals for the past three seasons.
After the game, the reporters came out to take a photo of Li Ang, and Li Ang gladly agreed. Li Ang stood on the turf at San Siro, surrounded by his own players. On his left were Diego Milito, Mata, and Agüero. On his right were Adriano, Modrić, and Arshavin, as well as Carlos, who did not play in this game because of his injury. There were more players behind him. He looked at his own players, faced the countless cameras, and said proudly, "See for yourselves. This is my Inter Milan!!!"
The flashes went off.
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