The most exciting showdown in Champions League history! Where did Barcelona lose?

Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona (

Battle Report)

Sports Weekly All-Media Reporter Wu Yifan

It’s a pity that you seem to have missed one of the most exciting matches in Champions League history.

A 120-minute movie can show the beginning and end of the battle and the rise and fall of the dynasty. What can a 120-minute football game show to the audience? football. Beyond technology and style, beyond wisdom and courage, beyond age differences and physical limits, you can call it a fight or a fight. These 120 minutes are worth a movie, plus the first round, and a prequel. Both sides lament that they do not have the strongest lineup. However, at this stage of the Champions League, few teams still have a healthy lineup and full physical fitness (Paris is probably an exception). It is precisely because of the illness and mental fatigue that the players' potential and the coach's great wisdom can be forced out. Compared with Inzaghi, Flick is quite wise and stupid. The Italians put smoke bombs on Lautaro's injuries, and the Germans sent more like: Lewandowski is fine, can kick.

The reality is that Lautaro, who barely caught up with the game, not only started, but also made great contributions. Lewandowski made a regular stoppage time, witnessing the opponent tied, and missed two good opportunities to grab points. It can be seen that his physical condition is very bare. In addition, Araujo, Garvey, Ford and others appeared on the bench but it was obviously not helpful to the situation. At this time, the spectators suddenly realized: Barcelona was not as strong as they imagined.

This basically explains why Flick insisted on starting left-back with Herard Martin and let Eric Garcia be the right-back. It seemed like a last resort to repair the sewing. Unexpectedly, Martin got angry and hedged with Dumfries, almost assisted and put on a hat. Eric Garcia scored and launched a counterattack signal. If it weren't for the almost shot and footwork, the opponent would be the goalkeeper, almost winning the best in the game. If Barcelona wins, it will be up to Flick to know people and make good use of them. Through an epic showdown, several guys who have never been favored not only achieved self-salvation, but also instantly increased their historical positioning.

Return to reality again, and the one who finally achieved redemption was Taremi and Flatesi of Inter Milan, and Archerby was forever recorded in history. Even Rafinia, who successfully flashed and released her ultimate move at a critical moment, almost killing the game, only got the "Best Forecast" award. There is no need to use praise, the Brazilians are the spiritual leader of this Barcelona team. He is enthusiastic, fatal and never gives up. He shot 2 consecutive shots have actually penetrated Zormer's barrier and set an example for his teammates. With his previous performance this season, or if he can really help the team win the domestic double championship in the future, he is still a strong contender for the Golden Globe Awards. Rafinia is indeed not very star-studded, but she is a role model for Brazilian players today.

Speaking of stars, I have to sigh that Yamal still needs some frustration education. It’s not because he did something wrong, but because he became famous too early and too smoothly, he always has to face the cruelty of the field. Yamal had at least two world-class shots in this game and was saved by Zormer at the extreme, and a shot that was enough to lock in the victory was rejected by the post. If you have to be nitpicked, it is that the quality of the cross on his side is slightly lacking. But players of this age, facing the most experienced and willing group of defenders in the football world, still use one to two, and still complete high-quality crosses and shots. Can they ask for more? A underage player, in this kind of atmosphere that makes his heart explode, is as stable as an old monk who swept the floor, and can only offer respect and blessings. May he be in good health and work harder next year.

Where exactly did Barcelona lose? Several players in the frontcourt have excellent or at least perform normally. Not only did Ormo contribute goals, he also helped Pedri control the midfield firmly and set up the first blocking line. In terms of tactical execution, Barcelona has made no mistakes. On the surface, it can only be blamed for the incomplete defense personnel or the lack of substitutes. But to be fair, although the defense line, including Araujo, is responsible for conceding goals in the last two goals, it basically performs normally. I have to say that Kubasi, who has taken the ball with one another has happened many times this season. I am used to it in La Liga, and the most critical game in the Champions League has exploded.

Barcelona has made many extreme reversals this season and has turned around in the battle. They rely on technical advantages to build absolute confidence, and then have a little patience and bloodiness. They always crush their opponents mentally and then win. And this time, before Barcelona's emotions rose, Inter Milan's emotions had exploded twice. It is the best laughter that everyone laughs to the end. Archerby took off his clothes to celebrate after equalizing the score. Vlatesi scored the winning goal and rushed onto the guardrail, looking like he was a taboo of laughing too early. Barcelona has become accustomed to such scenes this season, staring at the prey in front of them calmly like a wounded beast, preparing for the next fatal attack. And this time, they were not facing prey, but another hungry wolf. And this is his territory - the Meazza Stadium provides Inter Milan with strong enough emotional support.

If you want to reflect, you can only say that it is a pity that I failed to establish an advantage at home in the first leg, but it is a pity that I am not Camp Nou at home. This Barcelona team has been accompanied by financial failures, difficulty in registering players, serious injuries to the main players, and many other problems, but they have the dream of a championship. Until the last moment of this night, he was still the last candidate for the triple crown in Europe. This team that relies on youth training to support most of the lineup has been successful.