Chapter 168 How About a Deal?

The starting lineups of both teams are as follows:

Real Madrid (4-1-2-1-2):

Goalkeeper: Navas.

Defenders: Vazquez, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo.

Midfielders: Modric, Kovacic, Kroos.

Forwards: Benzema, Asensio, Ronaldo.

Arsenal (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Martinez.

Defenders: Monreal, Jimenez, Hummels, Robertson.

Midfielders: Kante, Xhaka, Lukay.

Forwards: Aubameyang, Giroud, Yinwobi.

"Real Madrid's lineup is still so flexible. Vazquez, who played as a winger in the last game, retreated to the position of full-back in this game!"

Andy Gray looked at the lineup table on the screen and couldn't help but smile.

Generally speaking, players will have one or two positions in the lineup. For example, Lukay is the main midfielder, but sometimes he will also play as a full-back.

However, it is rare for someone like Vazquez to make such a big leap.

It must be said that Zidane's tactical style is unconstrained.

Compared with the volatility of Real Madrid's lineup, Arsenal has always maintained a sense of stability.

The unshakable Luka + Kante in the midfield form a strong protective barrier.

Although Bellerin was injured in the back line, Monreal's previous performance was also good. Although he did not make any contributions, he did not make any mistakes.

The front court still maintains the most efficient combination of Giroud + Aubameyang.

Although some young players performed well, facing such an important game, Mourinho still trusts veterans more.

Young players are certainly worth cultivating, but they are full of too many uncertainties.

Just like gambling, if you play well, you will win.

On the other hand, if you play badly, you will collapse directly.

From one extreme to another, Mourinho is not a risk-taking character, so he wants to seek victory in this stable lineup.

"This game is a bit stressful for Real Madrid. Due to the loss in the last round, the total score of the two teams is currently Arsenal 3:1 Real Madrid!"

"And Real Madrid must score two goals in this game, so they can get the opportunity to advance to the Champions League final with the advantage of away goals!"

"And Arsenal obviously understands this truth, so they will not easily give Real Madrid any chance to kick."

"No matter from any angle, this game will become extremely difficult. Can Real Madrid reverse the decline at the Bernabeu Stadium? Can they reach the Champions League final? Or will Arsenal come to the Champions League final again after four years! We can wait and see!"

In the commentator's commentary, the captains of both teams have completed the selection of sides.

Arsenal has the ball.

"Beautiful!"

In the VIP room, Usmanov clapped his hands excitedly and shouted.

His voice made Florentino, the president of Real Madrid, roll his eyes and look a little contemptuous.

This is true. In European football, many people look down on Arsenal's chairman Usmanov.

They think he is just a big fool who only knows how to spend money and does not understand the specific football philosophy.

And Usmanov has never shown how professional he is.

Usmanov's most common tone is "Let professionals do professional things!"

It is Usmanov's attitude that makes Arsenal almost free of internal conflicts. Of course, this is also the truth he realized after a previous "factional struggle on the board of directors."

For Usmanov, he likes Arsenal and he is willing to pay for it.

The previous struggle was more of a hope that others would look up to him more, but in the end he found that this would only get worse and worse. Since reconciling with the board of directors, his ideas have changed.

Let's be an amateur, anyway, no one can erase the fact that Arsenal has become stronger after his arrival.

"Real Madrid's lineup is still so strong, even the bench is enviable!"

Usmanov complimented slightly.

It has to be said that this sentence touched Florentino's excitement. He never hesitated to praise him for the proud galactic battleship he had built.

"If we can have a player like Ronaldo, I guess we can wake up with a smile in our sleep!"

It was originally a joke, but Florentino on the side suddenly said.

"Are you interested in Ronaldo?"

Florentino's words made Usmanov stunned for a moment. He didn't know what the other party meant, but he still smiled and said: "No one in this world would not be interested in Ronaldo!"

Florentino smiled and said; "How about making a deal? Player exchange."

Player exchange?

It has to be said that this proposal made Usmanov a little interested.

No matter what, bringing Ronaldo to Arsenal can greatly increase their offensive ability.

"How to exchange?"

Usmanov was in high spirits, and Florentino smiled and said:

"Exchange between Ronaldo and Kai!"

Hearing this, Usmanov's face froze.

If it was any other candidate, or if he added some money, he would not refuse such a thing.

But Lucky couldn't.

It's not that Ronaldo's ability is not comparable to Lucky, but Lucky is too important to Arsenal.

He sold Lucky, and then he was kicked out of Arsenal's board of directors by angry Arsenal fans.

"That's a good joke!"

Usmanov turned his head, looking like he didn't want to talk about it anymore.

Florentino didn't ask any more.

It seemed like a joke, but it was actually full of Florentino's temptation.

If Usmanov hesitated a little, he would have taken action immediately.

But Usmanov's answer was very firm.

At the same time, Florentino also felt very sorry.

In fact, the old man of Real Madrid was very fond of Lucky.

Since Lucky's first year in the Champions League, Florentino and Real Madrid launched an offensive against Lucky, but the scale of the transfer was not large at that time, and their attitude was not so firm.

When Lucky's outbreak began, Arsenal was already unwilling to let go.

Florentino liked Lucky very much.

This is not only due to Lucky's tough style and perfect performance.

There is also the temperament of the oriental tough guy.

You know, when Florentino formed the Galaxy Battleship, he also looked at the appearance.

At that time, Beckham, Raul and others were all like this, and when it came to Benzema, this "French fashion blogger" was also deeply loved by Karl Lagerfeld.

And Karl Lagerfeld also attaches great importance to Lucky, which is full of "exotic style".

What's more, Lucky has a huge market behind it, which is simply a perfect star.

However, no matter how aggressive Real Madrid's pursuit is, Arsenal will not let go, and they have also contacted Lucky's agent, and the answer they received is also "no idea of ​​leaving".

So, this matter was shelved.

Now, the contradiction between Ronaldo and Real Madrid is becoming increasingly acute, and there may even be a situation of leaving.

If Ronaldo can be exchanged for Lucky, this is a good way.

But Arsenal obviously has no intention in this regard.

Other players can, but Lucky can't!

This is Arsenal's bottom line!

The two stopped chatting and looked at the stadium.

At this time, the players of both sides had made preparations for the game, and Giroud was standing in the center circle waiting for the kick-off.

The game was about to start at any time.

At this moment, the cheers on the scene gradually became more intense.

Tens of thousands of Real Madrid fans used encouraging shouts to boost the momentum of the home team.

The tension before the game gradually spread and everyone's palms began to sweat.

Even the air seemed to be filled with this suffocating solemnity.

The referee pressed the headphones and finally confirmed the pre-match preparations before slowly exiting the center circle and blowing the whistle.

Beep!

!

A sharp whistle sounded.

The second round of the 2017/2018 Champions League semi-finals, Real Madrid VS Arsenal, officially began.

At this moment, commentators all over the world also shouted "Game on" in the loudest voice.

Those fans who were in front of the TV also focused their attention on the TV without blinking.

This is an extremely high-quality event in the Champions League semi-final and they don't want to miss any moment.