Chapter 1 Aftermath

After the match, a large number of reporters gathered at the press conference, everyone discussing the game that had just ended. The entire press conference was filled with various sounds.

This game was too incredible for everyone. Barcelona was actually scored on six times. And more importantly, Barcelona did not show any ability to counterattack in the game. They could only squat on the ground with their heads in their hands, and then be beaten up by Liverpool.

Their performance in the game was so unbearable that many reporters did not expect it.

Now, these reporters are full of questions and want to ask Barcelona coach Guardiola.

Everyone wants to figure out why Barcelona's performance was so poor away from home. They want to know how Barcelona prepared before the game, and they also want to ask Guardiola why he didn't make effective adjustments during the game.

Speaking of such a tragedy, someone must stand up and take responsibility. They have already found this person.

None other than Barcelona coach Guardiola.

It's not that the media has to find a scapegoat.

It's just that Guardiola's performance was too bad. In this game, Barcelona was completely restrained by Liverpool's tactics. They couldn't get their offense going, and could only rely on Messi's individual breakthroughs. As for defense, they couldn't defend against Chen Hero.

After conceding consecutive goals, he didn't make any effective substitutions, and there were no effective adjustments. He just stood blankly on the sidelines, not moving at all. He was like a wax figure in a wax museum.

With this kind of performance, don't even think about winning the game.

They were ready to launch a barrage of attacks on Guardiola at the press conference.

It is the media's tradition to question the coach after a game loss.

Guardiola didn't give them such an opportunity. He didn't even come to the press conference!

Not only him, but also his assistant Vilanova.

No one from Barcelona came.

They left the stadium directly by bus.

Leaving everyone with a hasty and embarrassed figure.

But Guardiola can escape the first day, but not the fifteenth.

Don't think that you can escape this disaster by not accepting interviews.

The media's verbal attacks will not spare him.

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Martin O'Neill then appeared at the press conference.

He expressed his satisfaction with the game, or rather, he couldn't be more satisfied.

A reporter asked him whether the result of this game meant that the second leg of the semi-final had lost its suspense.

The always cautious Liverpool coach Martin O'Neill was rarely "arrogant".

"I don't want to offend anyone, but that's just the way it is. The second leg of the semi-final is meaningless, and we will definitely advance to the final!"

His voice was a lot louder than usual when he said this.

A surge of pride filled his chest.

To have such a game in my coaching career... it's worth it in this lifetime!

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The Barcelona team flew back to Barcelona overnight.

For Guardiola, he has many things to deal with.

Even if he escaped the reporters' siege, he still had to face questioning from the club's top management.

He also had to give an explanation to the fans.

In addition, he had to consider the impact this game would have on the team. In the away team's locker room at Anfield, he had already seen the players looking lost and dejected. As their coach, he had never seen such a situation in these players.

It seems that this game was a very heavy blow to them.

What impact will this have on their next game?

Three days later is the El Clásico against Real Madrid, a game that is related to the title of the league champion.

Although he had wanted to give up this game before.

But now he has changed his mind.

There is definitely no hope for the Champions League final. It is impossible for Barcelona to turn the tables at home.

Barcelona is now very likely to face a season with nothing in hand.

This is absolutely unacceptable.

Since there is no hope for the Champions League, Barcelona will naturally put all their energy into the league.

Even if they don't win the Champions League title, they must at least win a league title... after all, the team is still two points ahead of Real Madrid.

As long as they don't lose the El Clásico away game this weekend, that's enough.

A two-point advantage is enough for Barcelona to win the championship.

So now the most important thing is to appease the players and let them quickly restore their morale and confidence.

Guardiola didn't say a word on the plane, thinking about how to get the players out of the shadow of the big loss as soon as possible.

The other players were also silent. It was as if there was no one on the plane.

Everyone couldn't figure out why they would suffer such a painful defeat away from home.

Their performance was not good, but why was it not good?

Is that Chen Hero really that good?

But even if he is good, we also have someone who is comparable to him, Messi. Why did we lose so badly in the end?

It can't be said that Messi was not in good shape in this game. He worked very hard in this game, and Barcelona's offense was basically launched by his dribbling and breakthroughs.

Could it be that... Messi is not as good as Chen Hero either?

When this thought flashed through the minds of Barcelona's players, many of them were shocked.

They couldn't believe it was true.

It must be nonsense...

Yes, it must be!

A group of people were hypnotizing themselves in their hearts.

There is no other way. Messi is the core of Barcelona now. If something happens to Messi, it means something happens to Barcelona.

The core of Barcelona used to be Xavi. Even if Messi was not in good shape, as long as Xavi was there, there would be no chaos.

Now it's different. Xavi has retired, and Iniesta can't replace Xavi.

In addition, Messi is more comprehensive, and his ability in passing and assisting has improved, so his position in the Barcelona team has become more and more important.

Today's Barcelona can no longer do without Messi. If something happens to Messi...

The consequences are unimaginable!

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In the past, Messi would cry in the locker room after losing important games. At that time, he was still like a child.

But now he is much more mature.

He would comfort his teammates after losing the game, just like in the Champions League final last season.

He looks like a real captain.

But he didn't do that in this game.

As soon as the final whistle sounded, he walked straight to the sidelines with his head down. He didn't say a word in the locker room, and he was still silent until he got on the plane.

No one dared to disturb him, because everyone knew that he must be feeling very uncomfortable. At this time, he needed quietness, not endless comfort.

So Messi got a quiet space.

He sat in his seat on the plane, with his head down. No one knew if he was asleep or thinking.

No one saw that Messi's fists were clenched tightly, so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

He lowered his head and bit his lower lip tightly, almost drawing blood.

He was very angry, not because he lost the game, nor because he lost so badly. It was because when his team was facing a massacre, he did not step forward to save the team and become Barcelona's hero.

Instead, he let that guy steal the spotlight, and he became a foil.

He was angry at his own incompetence.

He kept this debt in his heart, and one day, he will definitely pay it back!

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When the plane that Barcelona was on arrived at Barcelona Airport, the media was already in an uproar.

Whether it was television media or online media, they all followed up and reported on the game as soon as possible.

Some people exclaimed, "The end of the universe team is coming!"

Some people kept asking, "Why did Barcelona lose so badly?"

"...I seem to hear the echoes of a dynasty collapsing, and we seem to be witnessing the arrival of a new era. This game is a landmark game, like Waterloo for Napoleon, Gettysburg for the United States, and Normandy for the whole of Europe! Barcelona, led by Guardiola, has always been a symbol of strength and invincibility. Even if they lost to Liverpool in the Champions League final last season, it did not affect people's trust in them. Most people still believe that Barcelona is the strongest team in football today... But after tonight, everything will change. Barcelona has been pulled down from the altar and fell into a muddy pond... And Liverpool has shown the world their strength through this game. I think through this game, the strongest team in football today should change hands..."

"Liverpool has successfully taken the throne, and Barcelona has been pulled down by them! Liverpool has already pulled down the old-fashioned giants Manchester United in England. Now in Europe, they have launched a general offensive against the previous king, Barcelona! It seems that the pattern of European football is going to change dramatically..."

The program hosts on television were spouting and expressing their opinions and feelings.

On the Internet, many netizens were discussing the game.

The hashtags related to this game on Twitter have exploded.

Liverpool fans are frantically expressing their excitement, singing praises to the Liverpool club and to Chen Hero.

Countless Liverpool fans have announced that they have fallen in love with China because of Chen Hero.

The Barcelona fans, on the other hand, are both frustrated and angry.

The wise ones among them simply don't go online to avoid being hurt.

Some people angrily started a war with Liverpool fans online.

Countless fans of other teams are watching the excitement, mocking Barcelona for fear that the world will not be in chaos.

In recent years, Barcelona has been too strong. In addition, their rise has been accompanied by many controversies. Rumors about them being favored by referees have never stopped. There is also the reason for themselves, such as their performance after the Champions League final last season... Many people don't like them.

Now that they see Barcelona in bad luck, this is really what the people want to see...