Dear Gua
Chapter 433 Happiness Squad (Daily Transition)
How should Buffon's combat strength be evaluated?
Debuted at 17 and immediately reached his peak, shutting out the defending champion AC Milan in his Serie A debut.
From 1995 to 2017, spanning 22 years, he forced generations of Apennine goalkeeping gods to diligently warm the bench for the national team.
"The world's number one goalkeeper is Kahn, and the second is Buffon."
"The world's number one goalkeeper is Čech, and the second is Buffon."
"The world's number one goalkeeper is Casillas, and the second is Buffon."
"The world's number one goalkeeper is Neuer, and the second is Buffon."
Each generation has its own god.
Buffon, the "second goalkeeper" acknowledged by other fans, could always adapt to the tactical changes in the "goalkeeper position."
For 22 years, no matter how the tactical landscape of European football changed,
This kid remained standing, outlasting one excellent goalkeeper after another.
The Champions League draw entered its most thrilling phase.
Shevchenko, as a special guest, walked onto the main stage.
After a few polite opening remarks, he began the draw.
Pa!
He twisted open a small ball.
Unfolded the paper.
Group C: Shakhtar Donetsk!
"On October 28, 1994, Shevchenko's first-team debut was against Shakhtar Donetsk!"
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The draw was long.
After a long while,
The second-tier team for Group C was drawn.
Chelsea.
"On August 23, 2006, Shevchenko scored his first Premier League goal for Chelsea."
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Time slowly passed.
Some of the coaches in the third-tier teams had complicated feelings.
Currently, Group C seems to have the least pressure.
Guardiola and Mourinho didn't seem to care much.
Anyway, according to the rule that teams from the same country and league cannot meet, Manchester City and Manchester United would not be drawn into Group C.
Soon,
The third-tier team for Group C was drawn.
Barcelona.
"On November 5, 1997, Dynamo Kyiv challenged Barcelona at their home ground, and the young Shevchenko staged a hat-trick in the first half! Conquering Camp Nou and becoming famous throughout Europe!"
"He led a weak Ukrainian team to defeat Barcelona, which had Figo, Albert, Sergi, and Rivaldo!"
"The perfect embodiment of individual heroism!"
Shevchenko's expression was a bit tangled.
How did these three clubs end up together?
He sighed silently in his heart:
Too bad.
His most deeply connected club, AC Milan, still has to play in the Europa League qualifier tonight.
Tuchel showed little interest.
Barcelona's coach, Valverde, breathed a sigh of relief: Fortunately, it's not a group of death; Barcelona can't be eliminated in the group stage like last year.
Messi's expression remained calm, as if he didn't care about any draw results.
Buffon nudged Li Kang with his elbow and joked, "You and Barcelona are a must-see program in the Champions League group stage, a guarantee of viewership."
Li Kang didn't think too much about it.
After winning the "Treble" with Arsenal last season, old man Topp had advised him to take the championship trophy to his mentor, Vilanova's, grave.
The plan was eventually canceled due to his foster mother Sofia's dissuasion.
'It's not a championship won representing Barcelona; you'll just anger him to death again.'
Of course, it was just a joke.
The real reason was still to respect Arsenal's collective honor and to avoid the Barcelona management making any messy statements.
After a long while,
The Champions League group draw results for the 2017/18 season were officially released.
Group C became a hot topic among fans.
Shakhtar Donetsk, Chelsea, Barcelona, Qarabag.
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[Another Stamford Bridge Massacre? The Darkest Moment in Champions League History!]
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[Police Mobilized to Escort Referee, Fleeing the British Isles Overnight!]
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[Super Iniesta, Mr. Big Game, Perfect Goal!]
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[Was Chelsea Blameless? Barcelona Has Already Forgiven Chelsea.]
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[I Am a Neutral Fan; the Stamford Bridge Massacre Was Indeed the Referee's Negligence. The Main Referee Himself Admitted That He Missed Four Penalties for Chelsea, But in the First Leg at Camp Nou That Year, the Referee Also Gave Fewer Cards for Fouls on Chelsea Players! After Two Legs, a Few Cards Offset Four Penalties, and It Was Even! Chelsea Has No Right to Complain.]
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[A Few Cards Offset Four Penalties, and It Was Even.]
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[Don't Be Stubborn and Distort the Facts; the Referee in Charge Has Already Admitted His Mistake.]
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[In the 04/05 Champions League Season, Barcelona 2-1 Chelsea, the Referee's Reputation Was Ruined That Night, and He Retired.]
The Stamford Bridge Massacre is a globally recognized classic case of misjudgment, but it always sparks controversy in the comments section.
The draw ended.
The media reporters flocked in, vying to interview the coaches of each club.
Enrique was radiant and full of confidence.
He didn't lead Arsenal into a pit, and they had also achieved two consecutive wins in the Premier League.
"Arsenal's opponents in the group stage this year are very strong, and the difficulty of qualifying will be greater than last season, but I am confident that we can break through."
Greater difficulty?
The reporters quickly glanced down at their drafts.
'Group E: Arsenal, Porto, Besiktas, Maribor.'
You call that difficult?
Even if you, Enrique, doze off on the coach's bench and let the assistant coach command, Arsenal players can still qualify for the group stage with their strength!
On the other side,
Valverde seemed a bit reserved.
"Barcelona will learn from the difficulties and continue to move forward."
"I will trust the existing players; they are the hope for victory."
"I deeply love Barcelona and cherish this valuable coaching opportunity."
He is one of Cruyff's disciples.
He played for Barcelona as a player, playing as a forward, and won the European Cup Winners' Cup and the Copa del Rey with the team.
After retiring, he began his coaching career, repeatedly targeting Barcelona.
In the 37th round of the 06/07 season, he drew with Barcelona, indirectly helping Real Madrid win the championship.
In the 09/10 season, he ended Barcelona's 19-game winning streak.
In the 13/14 season, he beat Barcelona violently, indirectly helping Atletico Madrid win the championship.
In the 14/15 season, he beat Barcelona violently, leading Athletic Bilbao to win their first championship in 31 years: the Spanish Super Cup.
Deeply loves Barcelona?
How does this guy's resume look like an undercover agent!
Zidane perfunctorily dealt with the media, and strode to Li Kang's side.
His tone mixed with a hint of guilt, he asked with concern, "Li, is your injury healed?"
Li Kang nodded and raised his arm.
Zidane's expression relaxed, revealing a kind smile.
He shook Li Kang's hand and patted it gently.
Click.
Flashes of light.
Reporters hurriedly used cameras to record this classic moment.
"The Handshake of Two Generations of Legendary Midfielders."
"The Galactic Battleship's Jigsaw Puzzle Outlook!"
"Stamford Bridge's Coaching Reserve!"
Where's Tuchel?
That guy was chatting enthusiastically with Buffon.
No way.
Oblak, whom he had dreamed of, did not attend the draw, and Buffon happened to be the only goalkeeper representative on the scene.
The relationship between people is sometimes easy to close.
"I've been looking at a project lately… I don't know if you're interested?"
"A few cards offset four penalties, and it was even." I didn't make up this sentence; I couldn't make it up.
(End of this chapter)