Inter Milan defeated Naples away from home and won their 27th league game. This result did not surprise people.
In this round of the league, giants such as Roma, Juventus and AC Milan also won games one after another.
Subsequently, the eyes of the whole of Italy were focused on the upcoming game in midweek, the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals between AC Milan and the Premier League giant Arsenal at the San Siro Stadium at home. This game was due to
The previous game between Inter Milan and Liverpool was also at home, so it was postponed for a week.
Italy hopes that AC Milan can surpass Arsenal and join Inter Milan and Roma in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Some football celebrities and public opinion have expressed their optimism about AC Milan. Lippi and others have expressed their opinions that Milan has the DNA of the Champions League and they will advance smoothly.
As for Arsenal, French head coach Arsene Wenger is full of confidence in the team's promotion.
Adebayor failed to score in the first game and "released" Milan at home, but Wenger seemed confident. Through the first round, he seemed to have found out the bottom of AC Milan. "In the first round, we completely dominated the game.
This gives us confidence.”
After arriving in Milan, perhaps too confident, Wenger unexpectedly dragged Inter Milan down when interviewed by the media: "We won (Inter Milan) 5-1 at San Siro, which was a psychological boost.
, we were in a desperate situation and had to score a big score, and we did it. This time we were highly focused and confident again." In November 2003, Arsenal swept Inter Milan 5-1 in an away game, and Henry scored two goals.
Shine brightly.
"We are very confident in this stadium. Whether it is Inter Milan or AC Milan, we are confident that we can win them!"
Wenger's words aroused the dissatisfaction of the Italian reporters at the scene. The reporter of "Gazzetta dello Sport" immediately shot back and said, "Leon's Inter Milan?"
Although Li Ang has a poor relationship with the Italian media, Li Ang's Inter Milan performed very strongly when facing "foreign enemies". At this time, reporters were actually proud of Li Ang.
"I haven't played against them yet, but if we can get past AC Milan, maybe we will meet Inter Milan..." Wenger said.
Subsequently, the reporter immediately found Li Ang and conveyed Wenger's words.
The Inter Milan head coach's reply was even more domineering, "We will not choose our opponents, we just have to be ourselves!"
Although he did not confront Wenger directly, Li Ang kept this matter in mind. He has never been a magnanimous person. Why did you use Inter Milan to criticize us during the game between Wenger and AC Milan?
!kindness?!
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In the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final between AC Milan and Arsenal, Li Ang convened the whole team to watch the game live at the San Siro Stadium. The Champions League has entered the quarter-finals. Although the draw for the quarter-finals has not yet been carried out, it is undeniable.
, Li Ang's Inter Milan still has a certain chance of encountering Wenger's Arsenal, and being able to watch the game live is also a good way to prepare in advance.
After the ninety-minute game ended, on the electronic scoreboard of the San Siro Stadium, AC Milan lost to Arsenal 0 to 2!
Arsenal left with a 2-0 result. In technical statistics, Milan had one more shot than the Gunners, and corner kicks and other statistics were also dominant for the home team, but this does not actually reflect the actual situation on the field. If compared to what was created,
Chances are, Arsenal may really repeat that 5-1 win of the year.
Fabregas' long-range shot was not an absolute chance. However, in Li Ang's view, AC Milan's loss was inevitable because Arsenal had too many opportunities to break the deadlock. In the 28th minute, Adebayor's shot
The crossbar was held up by Karachi, blowing the horn of the Gunners' counterattack; in the 34th minute, Xiaofa's powerful shot hit the crossbar; in the 47th minute, Senderos blocked the shot in front of the penalty area, but was unlucky and kicked it into the goalkeeper's arms;
In the 51st minute, Pirlo made a mistake, Adebayor scored, and Ebou's one-on-one shot hit the side net; in the 74th minute, Walcott entered the gap from the right, but chose to pass in a one-on-one situation.
Instead of shooting directly... In contrast, AC Milan's chances are very few, and they basically come from set kicks. In sports battles, they are completely passive.
The shooting statistics of 14 to 13 between the two sides concealed the truth of the comparison of opportunities. AC Milan's shots were mostly hasty kicks that could not break the defense line, and there were more long-range shots, while Arsenal had much more opportunities to pass and receive.
There were three one-on-one opportunities. The British news agency's headline after the game said: "Milan's era was ended by Arsenal."
In terms of ball control, running, physical confrontation and one-on-one fighting, Arsenal has an overall advantage. Youth has become their biggest magic weapon at this moment. In most cases, I am faster than you and my explosive power is better than yours.
, physical fitness has the advantage, physical confrontation prevails, and the technical performance is naturally more vivid. The Milanese were led by the nose most of the time, and it is not surprising that they were dragged down after entering the second half.
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After two 90 minutes, whether at home or away, Arsenal did completely suppress AC Milan, and played for 180 minutes against the former European champions. The advantages shown by the Gunners in terms of game content and strength actually far exceeded the total score.
The "appearance" of 2 to 0.
Compared with the 5-1 match that year, one of Arsenal's "flaws" in this game was their grasp of opportunities. In the game against Inter Milan in 2003, the Gunners actually had little advantage. They were in a stalemate with their opponents in the first half and took the lead in the second half.
The counterattack was sharp, and almost every hit was a sure hit. The goals scored by Henry and Pires were all obtained by seizing the fleeting opportunity during the counterattack. If Ebou and others were calmer when faced with the opportunity today, it would not be possible to repeat the great victory of that year.
impossible.
However, looking at the overall ability of the team, Wenger has reason to feel even more happy. He seemed very proud after the game. In Wenger's view, compared with back then, Arsenal now lacks Henry who has outstanding individual ability.
A superstar figure, but a whole offensive system was built around Cesc Fabregas, relying on passing passes to establish advantages, wear down and disintegrate opponents. If we talk about the 5 to 1 that year, it was more due to Henry and other personal abilities.
It reflects that today's 2-0 is an overall condescension, and it is even a victory at a higher level.
"Arsenal is very strong now and we have nothing to fear!" Wenger made a strong statement at the post-match press conference. This was also regarded by the good-hearted Italian media as Wenger's tough response to Li Ang's tough statement.
The "well-meaning" reporter approached Li Ang again and asked him what he thought of Wenger's words.
"There is nothing wrong with that. Of course the head coach has confidence in his team, just like I always have confidence in my players." Li Ang said.
Later, Li Ang did not forget to take a dig at his old rival AC Milan, "I reminded them to be careful about Arsenal and Adebayor, but they didn't listen..." He shrugged with regret on his face.
In front of the TV, AC Milan fans saw this scene and were filled with hatred.
"I want to see if Inter Milan meets Arsenal, you are still in such a good mood..." AC Milan fans left a message on Li Ang's personal website and said angrily.
"Come on, come on, who is afraid of whom? We will help you take revenge!" Inter Milan fans responded to the post. These words were very similar to the tone of their head coach.
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On the day after the game, the draw ceremony for the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals was held in Nyon, Switzerland.
The guest of the lottery, former AC Milan star George Weah, first drew the name of Inter Milan. Then, he took out a ball from another lottery tube. He opened it and took a look at the name on it, with a strange smile on his face.
, show the signature paper to everyone:
"Arsenal (Arsenal)!"
There was a burst of exclamation at first, and then many people laughed.
