Chapter 609 Lock in the top four
Seeing that the situation was slightly stable, Pellegrini felt much more at ease.
Xu Qi did not feel at ease in his heart. Atletico Madrid was indeed difficult to deal with.
However, no matter how strong Atletico Madrid is, Xu Qi will stop them from the semi-finals.
This is a single-plank bridge. Now there are two companies, Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, and only one can get there.
At this time, Xu Qi stood in the center of the single-plank bridge, ready to block the Madrid beast in front of him!
The game continued. Although Atletico Madrid was not as fierce as before, the situation had always taken the initiative.
The current situation is actually very bad for Manchester City.
If Atletico Madrid scores again, they will lead.
Moreover, even if Manchester City scores again, they will not be afraid.
Because if they score another goal, they will have two away goals, and Manchester City's advantage of two away goals will be gone.
This is a very critical factor.
Griezmann got an opportunity in the frontcourt again. Facing Sarnia's press, Griezmann shook the angle and passed it directly into the penalty area to Torres.
This time Torres kept up with the win and shot low, and the ball was slightly off.
Manchester City fans at the scene exclaimed again, and they were afraid of such a situation.
Originally, it might have been a foregone conclusion, but now they found that the nail was loose...
At this time, a big hammer is needed to nail the nails tightly onto the wooden board again...
In the 71st minute, Manchester City intercepted the midfield, Fernando intercepted the ball and passed it to Xu Qi.
At this time, Xu Qi did not decisively choose fast attack, but began to use his hands to command his teammates to slow down the pace. They needed to patiently attack the position.
Immediately afterwards, Xu Qi's organizational ability began to be revealed.
Manchester City has indeed slowed down the pace.
Although Atletico Madrid wanted to grab the ball, Xu Qi's two easy turns on the spot instantly made Atletico Madrid's pressing player return in vain. Xu Qi and David Silva then made two passes.
Now, Atletico Madrid players don’t fight thanklessly, and they are tired now.
Under the calm midfield control, Manchester City also used themselves to control the rhythm and began to control the situation.
Xu Qi moved to the middle lane, observing the surrounding situation like a commander tower, looking for a route to break through Atletico Madrid's defense line.
Faced with this strongest defense line in football today, Xu Qi can still find several ways to achieve breakthroughs.
However, the success rate is not high.
Now, the team needs efficient offense. If it can successfully score, it will greatly hit Atletico Madrid's arrogance.
From the side, Thiago rushed over, Xu Qi pushed his right foot and instantly let the player who came to press.
At this time, Xu Qi must not be there anymore, he could only forcefully choose to attack.
Thiago was thrown behind him, and Xu Qi pushed the ball forward with his right foot.
It happened to be pushed to Aguero, and then Xu Qi immediately ran to the front right.
Aguero resisted Miranda tightly, then sent the ball horizontally, and Xu Qi immediately took the ball forward.
Godin is only one meter away from him.
Under such circumstances, even daring to stop the ball forward is enough to show that Xu Qi is very skilled and brave.
Godin saw Xu Qi wading over the ball and immediately prepared to lift the ball.
However, Xu Qi's second ball of handling immediately followed, and the speed was too fast.
Bang!
Xu Qi followed the ball again, and the ball easily rushed through the middle of Godin's legs.
Passing through the crotch.
Such extraordinary people are too common for Xu Qi today.
But Xu Qi is in the penalty area. In such a small space, he can pass through the crotch so easily. Such a player is enough to make all the fans of the audience exclaim.
"Xu Qi!"
Countless Manchester City fans have begun to call Xu Qi’s name!
Pass Godin and face Oblack.
There was only one blocker in front of Xu Qi.
Pick it gently.
The ball turns like a basketball shooting arc, drawing a high parabola.
He walked around Oblak's head and fell into the goal behind him.
Two to one, Xu Qi scored twice!
The 16th goal of the Champions League this season!
The Champions League single-season goal record set by Ronaldo!
Xu Qi is already unstoppable!
After scoring the goal, Xu Qi was still extremely excited. He quickly ran to the fans, opened his arms and hugged these cute fans.
Immediately afterwards, the audience shouted.
"Xu Qi!"
"Xu Qi!"
Countless fans even raised their arms over their heads and kept bowing to Xu Qi.
The total score was four to three, and Manchester City once again exceeded one goal.
Now, even if Atletico Madrid scores another goal, it will drag the game into overtime at most.
In fact, everyone now sees the situation clearly.
Atletico Madrid will definitely not play in overtime.
Their physical fitness will definitely not support them in playing for another half an hour.
This is Manchester City's biggest advantage.
Atletico Madrid is too hard in the game, and Simeone knows very well that in overtime, it is afraid that these men will find it difficult to hold on.
In fact, now, the physical fitness of these Atletico Madrid players is a little unsustainable.
Now, although Atletico can drag the game into overtime with one goal, it can also reverse the format with two goals.
However, the most important thing is that they no longer have the physical strength to continue fighting.
The situation has completely fallen into the control of Manchester City.
After Atletico Madrid kicked off, he quickly lost the ball rights, and Xu Qi began to lead the team to play in a pressure-controlled manner.
I am not in a hurry to end the attack, but use the transmission to continuously consume the opponent's physical energy and delay time.
Time is indeed getting less and less.
Atletico Madrid players are still insisting, and Simeone is still yelling, but the situation cannot be changed.
Xu Qi's goal completely highlighted the gap between the two teams.
With the absolute gap in strength, it is still a little weaker to rely on the quality of will.
If you ask why Manchester City has secured the victory, Atletico Madrid has no chance. Just look at the difference in the value gap between the two teams.
Atletico Madrid did not give up until the last minute of the game, but the ending was doomed.
Four minutes after injury time, the referee finally blew the whistle to the end of the game.
The whistle sounded, which means that Manchester City Club eliminated Atletico Madrid with a total score of 4-3, and entered the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time in history!
For the first time in history!
Champions League semi-finals!
An enviable achievement.
The Manchester City fans sang excitedly.
All the main players, substitutes and staff of Manchester City ran to the venue and celebrated excitedly.
It's like winning the championship.
"I finally entered the semi-finals. Even if my next opponent is Real Madrid, there is nothing to be afraid of." Xu Qi climbed onto Kompani's back, let Kompani carry him on his back, and shouted at the same time.
This is Xu Qi's successive performance of three different clubs to enter the Champions League semi-finals.
Valencia, Monaco, and Manchester City.
One of them was eliminated by Manchester United in the semi-finals and the other ended up winning the Champions League.
Chapter completed!