Chapitre 164: Chapter 164 Beilundun Falls! Wenger Was Also Kicked Out Of Class By Su Luo?
It only took half the match for Union Berlin to completely crush Arsenal's fighting spirit.
The combination of Sanchez, Giroud, and Okier that Wenger hoped for before the game ultimately couldn't stand up to Su Luo.
The tense match lasted only half an hour before Su Luo completely broke the balance. The goal battle that neutral fans had anticipated did occur, but only Union Berlin scored.
After the start of the second half, Arsenal initially tried to organize a wave of attacks, hoping to use their strength to tie the score. But Giroud's key header hit the crossbar, once again lacking a bit of luck.
Naby Keita seized the opportunity to clear the ball from the penalty area and sent it down the field with a powerful kick! Su Luo took off with the ball, starting Union Berlin's best quick counterattack!
"Beautiful!!! Su Luo is unstoppable! Flamini can't even pull him back!"
"Ramsey tries a tackle from the side and behind!"
"Su Luo changes direction, accelerates, and bypasses this fierce interception!"
"Koscielny and Gabriel are in front…"
"Strike! Su Luo makes a reverse slash! He's going around Gabriel!"
"Forsberg is open, and Bellerin is chasing hard!"
"Forsberg!!! Low pass to the back! Riyad Mahrez is rushing in!"
"Will he score? No!"
Mahrez's movement to shoot was so fast even the camera shook. Petr Cech and Koscielny completely sealed off the near post, but Mahrez cleverly pulled back and passed in an inverted triangle!
The moment Cech saw the figure, his heart sank. Arsenal's defense was being manipulated!
"Su Luo!!! Hat trick!"
"Union Berlin's quick counterattack was simple and effective! Su Luo finishes into an empty net!"
"1-4!! Union Berlin has scored 4 goals away! They are almost guaranteed a spot in the top 8!"
The Arsenal fans in the stands wailed. They had thought they could withstand the opponent's offense and maybe win a small victory at home. Another draw away would ensure promotion. But their home ground was completely overwhelmed by Union Berlin!
This East Berlin team has replaced Bayern Munich as North London's new nightmare!
Considering they need to challenge Schalke 04 away in 4 days, and with the title rivalry with Bayern Munich still fierce, Neuhaus began resting his main players.
In the 63rd minute, Kimmich was replaced by Paredes. Veteran Alex was also replaced by Lisandro Martinez. This was also the first Champions League appearance for the 18-year-old Lima.
Arsenal also made substitutions. "Low-profile Makelele" Coquelin replaced Flamini to strengthen the midfield. Manchester United's Welbeck came on for the mediocre Giroud.
Giroud had worked hard but kept missing the goal. The longer a scoring drought, the easier it is to lose composure and miss good shots.
The most embarrassing moment came when Welbeck, just on the field, completed a clever heel goal in front of Lima! Okier sent a low pass from the right, Welbeck got the first touch, and a light tap of the heel broke through Fabianski's goal.
Arsenal chased the score to 2-4! With 10 minutes left in the game, they still had a slim chance to tie.
But in the 82nd minute, Su Luo took advantage of a quick counterattack and once again pierced Arsenal's defense with a through ball!
Mahrez bypassed Koscielny, assisted in the penalty area, and aimed for the corner. Cech, misjudging the situation, moved to make a save, but Mahrez unexpectedly shot at the near post!
"Ohhhhh! What a brilliant finish!"
"It's going to be hard for Arsenal fans to sleep tonight."
"Wenger's team is likely to fall in the last 16 of the Champions League again!"
"There were already rumors about Wenger's departure before the game. This world-class coach, who has been at Arsenal for 20 years, might be approaching his twilight."
Sky Sports pundit Gary Lineker relentlessly pointed out the painful truth for Arsenal fans.
After scoring, Mahrez ran excitedly to the bench, where several teammates held up a sign with a message in German: "Leroy, we haven't broken our promise."
Commentators and fans worldwide were puzzled, not knowing the agreement between Sane and his teammates. Only Sane, watching with an injured leg at home, felt a lump in his throat. They had really done it! They led the team to defeat strong enemies and were about to reach the top 8 of the Champions League!
At this moment, the image of Su Luo on the TV screen looked taller than ever. He seemed to have become the most admired player in world football.
Wenger, on the sidelines, fidgeted with his down jacket, unable to find his pocket. Just like Arsenal at the moment, they couldn't find a way out.
"Maybe it's time for me to retire?" Wenger's hair seemed to have turned a bit whiter.
Not far above Wenger's head, another bald figure watched the field silently.
"We see Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola in attendance."
"Is he here to scout the opponent? Or to scout new players for his future team?"
Jun Jun smiled playfully.
Rumors about Guardiola's departure had intensified. Some reporters had already photographed him meeting with Manchester City officials. It seemed his departure this summer was almost certain.
If that's the case, Guardiola watched this game probably with Manchester City's future in mind. Among the players on the field, Naby Keita, Rudiger, Ake, and Mahrez who just scored… these players have likely become Guardiola's targets.
Mahrez proved his ability with his outstanding performance. As for Su Luo, he was already Manchester City's top transfer target last season. By the end of this season, Su Luo's transfer could shake all of Europe!
Privately, Zhan Jun also hoped Su Luo would move to the Premier League. That way, he would have more opportunities to comment on Su Luo's games.
In the 85th minute of the game, Union Berlin used their last substitution.
Su Luo was replaced by Matuschka, signaling that Union Berlin intended to hold the score. He was cheered by the away fans as he left the field. Even the home team Arsenal fans applauded him.
Su Luo's performance was truly beautiful, making Arsenal fans, who appreciate gorgeous football, envious.
"If Su Luo were at Arsenal, the championship would be within reach," many Arsenal fans daydreamed. But, how could Arsenal be willing to spend over 100 million pounds to buy him?
The final score: 2-5!
In the Champions League Round of 16, Arsenal suffered a disastrous home defeat. Facing the Bundesliga team, Arsenal showed their usual vulnerabilities, and the midfield collapsed. Except for Özil, who scored more than 8 points, everyone else's performance was below 7 points.
Su Luo scored 3 goals, provided 1 assist, and orchestrated 1 attack, earning the Man of the Match with a performance rating of 9.9. A standing ovation from the Arsenal fans spoke volumes.
However, after the game, the English media focused more on Wenger and Giroud. The media on Fleet Street prefer finding someone to blame rather than analyzing the team's performance. Calls for Wenger to be sacked grew louder and louder. The gray-haired Arsène Wenger, who devoutly supported Arsenal, had become the person most responsible for the team's losses.
In the post-match press conference, Wenger took all the blame.
"This loss is indeed my fault. Our defensive tactics against Su Luo were not good enough. We will not give up. There is still a chance in the away game in the second leg. It's unfortunate for Giroud, but everyone has their lows. I hope the media can give him some time. It only takes one goal to activate him. Also, Su Luo is a very good player, and I hope to bring him to the Emirates Stadium next season."
The confidence shown by Wenger was interpreted by the media as mere bravado.
For the away game, Arsenal will have a chance to advance only if they win 4-0 or more. Scoring 4 goals against Union Berlin is a daunting task, especially since no team has managed that since Union Berlin's promotion to the Bundesliga. It can be said that Union Berlin has one foot in the top 8.
Four days later, with a winning streak, Union Berlin visited the Veltins Arena. Bayern Munich, on the other side, finished their game early, defeating Darmstadt 3-1 and temporarily tying Union Berlin with one more game played. If Union Berlin dropped points, the title race would become fierce again.
But Union Berlin didn't give Bayern any chance at all! Schalke 04, currently ranked 6th in the Bundesliga, couldn't stop Union Berlin!
In the first half, Schalke 04 waited for opportunities, hoping to use quick counterattacks to defeat Union Berlin. In the 33rd minute, Choupo-Moting successfully beat the offside trap in the frontcourt, faced Pickford one-on-one, and scored in the top corner! Schalke 04 temporarily led!
Then they set up a defensive formation and held on until the end of the first half. Schalke fans cheered, thinking their team might beat Union Berlin. As a result, many fans went to buy hot dogs and beer during the intermission and came back without securing their seats, only to see the score had changed.
1-1!
"What's the situation?"
"No way! So fast?"
Schalke 04 fans then saw the replay on the big screen. Just after the kickoff in the second half, Union Berlin attacked the frontcourt. Facing a dense defense, Su Luo suddenly pulled to the side and completed a cross! Verhorst got the header, and Quining rushed in from the other side, volleying from a tight angle to score!
This goal triggered Berlin's counterattack rhythm. They pressed the home team Schalke 04 for 10 minutes and eventually relied on a cannon shot by Su Luo to take the lead!
"The game has entered Union Berlin's rhythm."
Bundesliga commentator Saul confidently said:
"It's a pity Schalke 04 lasted only 45 minutes. Union Berlin's momentum is still unstoppable! I'm afraid only when the top 8 of the Champions League meet other European giants can their progress be halted."
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