When Messi knocked on Guardiola's office door, the Barcelona coach was watching video of Real Madrid's five-to-zero victory over Jerez, especially during the period when Yang Yang came on the bench, he studied it very carefully.

As a head coach, Guardiola never believed in luck.

From zero to zero to five to zero, something must have happened to Real Madrid.

So was this change brought by Yang Yang? Or Guti? Or were there any?

If there are all, is it the decisive factor of Yang Yang, or is it more important for Guti?

This should not only be the opponent Guardiola is studying, but Real Madrid coach Benitez should also be studying.

We must understand this problem in order to clear the clouds and see Real Madrid's problems more clearly and thoroughly.

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Messi's sudden arrival surprised Guardiola.

He was sensitive and noticed something wrong with Messi early in the morning, but he thought it was a good thing, so he didn't take it too seriously. It was not until Messi came to him that Guardiola realized that he had underestimated Yang Yang's influence on Messi.

Please sit down and pour water, Guardiola has been thinking about how to start this discussion.

Although he was the top midfielder of the past, to be honest, he still couldn't fully grasp the psychology of superstars of Yang Yang and Messi because each of them is unique.

Just like Messi in front of him, he is sensitive, suspicious, sentimental, and emotionally fragile. He is like a child who needs someone to shield him from the wind and rain around him and let him devote himself to the game.

Guardiola still clearly remembers that when he first took office, he strongly demanded that Messi must improve his diet, which made Messi very dissatisfied and even played a tantrum about it, which made him look a little bit arrogant. But later, Messi began to feel the benefits from it, so he took the initiative to accept it.

This is such a player, the number one superstar under his command.

In terms of talent, he is better than Yang Yang, but when it comes to self-discipline and diligence, he is much weaker than Yang Yang.

More importantly, Yang Yang is very stable, like a robot that does not need rest and never makes mistakes.

While Guardiola was thinking about opening his mouth, he put down a glass of boiling water in front of Messi. The Argentine superstar suddenly raised his head and stared at his head coach.

"Boss, I want to know, how can I be stronger than him?" Messi said with extremely firm eyes.

Guardiola was caught off guard by this straightforwardness, and the words that were just ready were no longer useful.

"You don't have to put too much pressure on yourself, you know, you've acted well enough," Guardiola comforted.

He is a professional player and knows very well that the greater the pressure, the better the player, it may not be a good thing, especially for players like Messi.

He always felt that Messi was the kind of genius who completely followed his feelings to play football. They knew what they wanted to do on the court and how they wanted to do it, and had enough football IQ to reflect on the mistakes they had made.

For this type of genius, Guardiola believes that there is only one way to completely activate his potential, which is to give him freedom and allow him to shine unscrupulously on the court, and to shine with the brightest light.

Facts have proved that Messi was indeed extremely close to Yang Yang last season.

But unfortunately, Yang Yang is also a genius who is very good at reflecting on himself, summarizing experiences and lessons, and is steadily improving every year. He does not have Messi's extraordinary talent, but he is diligent and hardworking, and he trains himself more comprehensively.

It can even be said that Yang Yang is the most comprehensive player ever.

These are two different types of players, on different paths, sprinting towards the same goal.

"It's not enough, I want to prove that I'm stronger than him!" Messi said loudly with gritted teeth.

This idea has been suppressed in his heart for several years. He has always had this idea since the Dutch World Youth Championship in 2005, but after a few years, he has made great progress, but he found that Yang Yang is also improving.

In the past, Yang Yang was not very strong in the Premier League, but now, Yang Yang has come to La Liga and joins his arch-rival Real Madrid.

In the past period of time, almost every day, even at all times, the media have compared Yang Yang with Messi.

Messi's thoughts have become unprecedentedly strong.

The opponent has arrived at the door of his house and he needs to fight back!

Guardiola can feel the strong desire in Messi at this moment, which is definitely a good thing for a professional player, especially a player of the level of Messi.

This represents the deepest desire in his heart.

Of course, wanting to beat Yang Yang does not mean that he hates Yang Yang, it is two different things.

"I can adjust the team's tactics appropriately, especially the offense in the frontcourt, but you still need to show a good enough performance on the court to convince your teammates." Guardiola decided to help him.

Defeating Yang Yang is not only beneficial to Messi, but also to Barcelona.

"I will prove myself with performance!" Messi assured with great certainty.

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After seeing off Messi, Guardiola frowned and thought hard about the team's adjustment.

Originally, he was hoping to introduce Ibrahimovic from Inter Milan, but the Swedish center was intercepted by Real Madrid, and it is said that he was seduced by Yang Yang.

Ibrahimovic did not come, but Etoo, who was inside Barcelona, ​​broke up with the team again. Cameroonian players were very dissatisfied with Barcelona's repeated attempts to exchange Yang Yang and Ibrahimovic for many times, and finally transferred to Inter Milan for a high price of 40 million euros.

However, Barcelona failed to introduce David Villa from Valencia in time before the transfer market closed, which led to Barcelona not being able to do well in the offensive line this season. It is certain to organize the offensive around Messi, but the premise is that the team's offensive cannot be weakened.

If Yang Yangneng had come...

This idea suddenly flashed through Guardiola's mind, but she tried her best to stop herself from thinking about it anymore.

This is a nearly criminal idea.

Currently, Yang Yang has scored five goals, Messi has scored four goals, Villa has scored four goals, and Ibrahimovic has also shown great strength this season, and it is obvious that they are competing with each other, it depends on who falls behind first.

Thinking of this, Guardiola stood up from the sofa, walked to the Barcelona event schedule opposite the wall, and circled a game with a scarlet pen.

December 29th, the twelfth round of La Liga!

In the Century Derby, Barcelona faces Real Madrid at home!

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On the evening of September 22, Santander Sadinero Stadium.

In the fourth round of La Liga, Barcelona challenged Athletic Santander away.

At the beginning of the game, the visiting team took advantage of their most skilled pass control and completely controlled the ball.

Messi was still arranged on the right side in this game, but the range of activities was very large and he appeared in the middle from time to time.

This made the defender of Santander awkward to defend, and the Argentine superstar also performed very actively.

In the 20th minute of the first half, Xavi quickly took a free kick to the right. After Messi received the ball, he crossed the ball from the right to the front point. Boyan headed the ball from close range, opening the first record for Barcelona.

Just four minutes later, Messi met in the middle of the front of the penalty area, and after a two-pass and one-slamming wall-like cooperation with Xavi, he drifted past the opponent's defender, faced two Santander defensive players in the penalty area line, decisively shot the ball and sent the ball into the lower left corner of the goal, 2-0.

Barcelona then continued to control the situation on the field until the second half changed sides and then fought again. In the 63rd minute, Xavi passed the ball, and after Messi got the ball on the right rib, he dribbled the ball horizontally and cut inward along the front of the penalty area. He passed several defenders of Santander in one breath and directly drove the ball to the left side of the penalty area. He suddenly shot and drew the ball into the left side of the goal again.

After scoring the last goal, Messi seemed extremely excited and rushed out of the stadium quickly and ran all the way to celebrate.

"This goal is very similar to the third round of La Liga three days ago. Real Madrid played against Jerez at home. Yang Yang scored his first goal after he came on the bench. At that time, Yang Yang dribbled the ball from the left rib to the right. After breaking through several defensive players in succession, he shot and hit the goal."

"Tonight, Messi's goal is very similar to Yang Yang's goal. It looks like Messi's response to Yang Yang. The competition between two world's top superstars has become the most concerned highlights and topics in La Liga this season."

"I believe that after tonight, the debate about which Yang Yang or Messi is better and who scores better will continue."

"Including this round, Messi has scored twice in two consecutive games, which has also allowed him to temporarily reverse Yang Yang in the scorer list and lead with six goals."

"Tomorrow night, Real Madrid will be a visit to the Love Song Stadium and challenge Villarreal away. This is also a hard battle. I see if Yang Yang can take the goal away from the away game."

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Messi's goal-scoring method and his celebration after the goal sparked heated discussions among the media and fans after the game...

Although in the final stage, Athletic Santander scored a goal, Barcelona finally defeated Athletic Santander four-1 away with Messi's second goal, temporarily reversing Real Madrid to the top.

Messi and Barcelona both reversed and reached the top one after another, which also greatly encouraged Barcelona fans. Everyone began to unswervingly believe that the battle for the La Liga championship this season has begun in advance, and Barcelona and Real Madrid have both shown their determination and confidence in the championship.

The crossfire between Yang Yang and Messi, two top superstars, has also attracted widespread attention from the media and fans.
Chapter completed!