Arsenal and Barcelona, ​​a team that claims to be the strongest offensive, scored a zero-to-zero score in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, which was indeed something that no one expected. In the eyes of fans and media, this gimmick game should be a wonderful collision like Mars hitting the earth, a life-and-death decisive battle, and it will also be a wonderful offensive battle.

But it doesn't seem like this at all now. Although both teams have indeed played good offenses for a period of time, the two teams have also reserved on the offensive end and they have not shown their best form at all. This game obviously did not meet the expected heights of fans and media.

Although Arsenal had made a statement before the game that he would stick to his style, which is what fans and the media thought was against the offensive battle; at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal did not use offense to fight Barcelona's offense as promised before the game, while Arsenal's unstable defense became an insurmountable barrier for Barcelona.

In this game, Arsenal successfully restricted Xavi and Iniesta. When Arsenal strengthened possession of the ball in the midfield and when Arsenal also strengthened the destruction of Barcelona's rhythm in the game, Barcelona was really awkward in this game, especially Arsenal's aggressive defense, which made Barcelona even more uncomfortable. They did not play the best game in this game.

Although a zero-to-zero score is not an advantage for Arsenal, a zero-to-zero score means everything is possible, especially this time Arsenal successfully prevented the conquest of the football giants. The second leg of the Camp Nou will be difficult, but this is not a problem for Arsenal. Because Arsenal is now confident that he will fight Barcelona in the final final battle at Camp Nou, and Arsenal is also confident that he will become the final winner.

The home draw with Barcelona ended the record of 29 consecutive Champions League games, and did not allow Barcelona to score away goals. This is good news. However, Arsenal did not win at home and was forced to go to the Devil Stadium in the Camp Nou a week later, which is undoubtedly a serious situation. However, Arsenal's generals all believe that Arsenal has a better chance to advance. Because Barcelona is afraid of Arsenal, because Arsenal has more initiative and psychological advantages at this time.

Zero to zero is not a bad result, but there is no good result. The last time Barcelona played zero to zero in the Champions League was when they were tied by Kazan Rubin in the fourth round of the group stage in the 2009-2010 season. Putting aside the rest, it has to be said that Arsenal also completed a beautiful game in this game. Although this is not the game method that Arsenal is good at, it can use the restraint of Xiao Qing and others, plus the tactics such as Arsenal's defensive end and timely double-teaming. This also makes Messi very uncomfortable. Barcelona's proud tactics were not played at the Emirates Stadium.

It seems acceptable to have a dull draw at home, but there are not so many things to be happy for Barcelona. The disadvantage for Barcelona is that they fail to get away goals, so they must win in the second leg. However, Barcelona's home defense in the Champions League knockout round does not seem to be very good, and Arsenal does not seem to be afraid at the Camp Nou Stadium. In this away game, Arsenal will definitely launch a crazy attack, and this is not good news for Barcelona. Although they are very capable on the offensive end, Barcelona's performance on the defensive end is also insufficient.

This draw also made the fans a little unhappy. What they were more frustrated was that Barcelona did not score goals in Arsenal. The two teams scored seven goals in a single game in the knockout match two years ago. At that time, it felt that the game was open, exciting and beautiful.

However, the mentality of both sides of the eight-to-four teams in the knockout round has changed, so relatively speaking, the degree of openness of the game has been affected. Whether to relax the level compared with the opponent or curb the level of the opponent, the change in the two mentalities has led to some changes in the process of the game and the past match between the two teams; they are all familiar with each other, and they will strive for a more stable situation in the game, because they all know that the opponent is very strong and cannot make any mistakes at this time.

Overall, Arsenal's defense in this game is quite reassuring, but to advance to Arsenal, it is definitely necessary to face a more difficult game at Camp Nou. After returning to Camp Nou, Barcelona's combat effectiveness will be more terrifying and terrifying than this game at Emirates Stadium. What will be welcomed by Arsenal will be a more difficult game than this game.

The success of Arsenal lies in the team's overall defense. In addition to the defense line, Arsenal's midfield defense is also very good. But you should know that Arsenal may be able to maintain a high level of defense in a game, but it is impossible to expect Arsenal to become a defensive team immediately. That is not Arsenal's style of game. In this game, Arsenal suddenly controlled the rhythm of the game and fought for a draw at home, because Barcelona now dare not attack.

However, in the final battle of Camp Nou in the second leg, Barcelona, ​​who has no choice, will inevitably launch the strongest attack, which is a huge challenge to Arsenal's defense line; not to mention that in the second leg, Arsenal also has to strive for goals, and Arsenal cannot expect to drag the game into a penalty shootout to gamble luck or the players' psychological endurance.

Barcelona's enemy is itself. As long as it can be adjusted to its best condition, it is difficult for a team to block Barcelona without any injury. When Barcelona itself has connection problems, personnel are not in a good condition and poor condition and cannot perform at its own level, other teams have a chance to win. The only constant change in the world is change, and everything will change. For Barcelona, ​​the problems they are facing now are multifaceted. If Barcelona players, especially Xavi, can maintain their best condition and the injured can return, Barcelona is still an almost unparalleled team.

But the Arsenal they have to face is also such a team. Perhaps Arsenal often looks more obvious inadequate, but it must be admitted that Arsenal's strength is also very obvious. Arsenal can use their best game style to win the game, and Arsenal can use their outstanding offense to cover up all shortcomings in such games. This is Arsenal, because they have their own tactical support and because they have their own way to win.

In the first leg, there may be some people talking about the results and process of a game, and there may be media analyzing the future prospects of Arsenal and Barcelona or the choices they need to make. But for Xiao Qing and his teammates, this is not a problem at all. The current Arsenal players are very satisfied. The team has achieved very good strategic results in the first leg. All the Gunners need is only better performance in the second leg.

The road has to be taken step by step. What Arsenal needs now is to be down-to-earth. If they have achieved their goals in the first leg, it will naturally be easier in the second leg. Now Arsenal players are in good condition and preparation, because they know that even if it is just a zero-to-zero draw, even if it requires away games in the second leg, the pressure is still more concentrated on Barcelona. Arsenal still has a small initiative now.

Arsenal players are becoming more and more nervous now, and they can feel more and more pressure now; this is not a joke. Although Arsenal now seems to be moving forward on all fronts, and Arsenal has achieved very good results now, it should be noted that the Gunners are at critical moments in the league and the Champions League. Now it is a time to win the championship. At this time, the Gunners have to make more efforts.

In the Champions League, facing a strong opponent like Barcelona, ​​even if Arsenal thinks they are the best team, they are not inferior to any team at all. However, the Gunners cannot be careless at this time, because Arsenal now only has some weak advantages. When facing a strong opponent like Barcelona, ​​once there is any relaxation, it will pay a huge price and an unbearable painful price.

Perhaps Arsenal is in a good situation in the league now. Arsenal has now achieved a relatively obvious lead in the league. There are only less than ten rounds left in the league, which is a good opportunity for Arsenal. The Gunners now only need to continue to work hard in the league, so they can completely kill the suspense of the league championship battle. In fact, as long as Arsenal does not collapse, there is little chance of catching up with it, whether it is Manchester City or Manchester United.

Although he won a dull draw at home, Arsenal also needs to continue to prepare for the final battle with Barcelona in the next round; but Arsenal still needs to continue to prepare for the league game at this time, which is also a relatively painful thing for Arsenal. Because Arsenal is now in a good league championship, they naturally need to do their best at this time; and Barcelona basically has no hope of winning the championship in the league, and now they only need to prepare for the second round of games with all their might.
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