So he came to exchange jerseys with me? He should have said so earlier!

"Hey, that gave me quite a fright! Changing jerseys is fine, why make such a big fuss? Come on, you guys are pretty good too, we were just a bit luckier. We're opponents on the field, but friends off the field. Let's grab a drink sometime!"

Lei Ming was genuinely surprised by the guy's politeness.

After all, he had previously provoked the other party! Whether the other party was beaten into submission or subdued, he couldn't very well go and give them the cold shoulder again!

As the saying goes, you can't hit a smiling face, especially since the other party is so polite. It's only right and proper that you exchange your jersey with them.

Shinji Kagawa smiled and said, "Mr. Leiming, you are too modest. You are the strongest goalkeeper I have encountered in all these years. If you have time to come to our Sakura Country during this holiday, please give me a call. I will definitely treat you well. You are right. We are opponents on the field, but friends off the field. I am determined to make you my friend."

Is it the land of cherry blossoms? I've heard that the service there is top-notch, but I've never actually experienced it myself.

"Shinji Kagawa, you're too kind. I'll definitely call you when I have the chance. Please leave your contact information later. I mainly want to see Mount Fuji in your country. I've heard it's very beautiful, and having you as a local guide would be even better."

The Land of Cherry Blossoms, a sacred place for men that Kylian has long yearned for. Perhaps this holiday I should take him to experience it properly, as a way of repaying him for the huge sum of 150,000 he lent me at the beginning of the season.

Not far away, Aubameyang saw that Kagawa had snatched the other's jersey and thought it was a pity, but he still walked over and greeted Lei Ming in a friendly manner.

"Hey Ray, congratulations! I hope you can go further in the Champions League. It's really tough being your opponent."

Recalling his several encounters with the opponent over the past two rounds, Lei Ming has almost become Aubameyang's shadow. No matter how sudden his shooting style is, he can hardly get past the goal behind him. Anyone would probably not be happy to face such a goalkeeper.

Fortunately, through his tireless efforts, he finally proved that the other party was just a doorkeeper, not a god in the true sense of the word.

Although he only scored one goal, Aubameyang is already very satisfied to have this goalkeeper as the backdrop for his goal once.

"Hehe, you're too kind. You're very strong too. I had to be on my best when facing you, but I still couldn't shut you out. I look forward to our next match if there's a chance."

Lei Ming was absolutely right. If he hadn't been relentlessly working on his opponent's shooting habits over the years, he wouldn't have been able to defend them so effectively, especially since Sidibe hadn't even played in this match, leaving the defense riddled with holes.

He had no choice but to score that last goal. At that moment, his usually reliable instincts gave him two possible routes: one was a possible own goal by Reus, and the other was Aubameyang at the far post. It was this moment of hesitation that prevented him from keeping up with Aubameyang at the far post.

"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it too. I just heard you guys talking about exchanging contact information. Do you mind if we add each other later?"

"Of course, I'd love to have you as a friend."

Lei Ming laughed heartily, and his easygoing personality immediately won the favor of the two men.

After returning to the player tunnel, Lei Ming took a pen and paper from the assistant coach and wrote down his contact information. The two assistant coaches did the same, and they added each other as friends on their phones after returning to the locker room.

Inside the locker room, the teammates continued to celebrate their hard-won victory, with Mbappe and Lemar taking the lead in enlivening the atmosphere by performing a lively belly dance.

What made the players even happier was the good news brought by the head coach: not only could they have a big meal tonight, but the boss was already waiting for them at the hotel with bonuses.

Jardim was very happy and satisfied with reaching the semi-finals. Looking at the players singing and dancing in front of him, he did not disturb their happiness. Instead, he led the coaching staff out of the locker room, letting them enjoy the wonderful moment to the fullest.

Victory is always so captivating for players.

If possible, he would certainly like to lead the players to victory after victory, but he also knows very well that this is not realistic.

Because no matter what, they are still just a small team in Ligue 1. Reaching the semi-finals may be their best achievement. To go up another level is probably harder than climbing to heaven. In the Champions League, the closer you get to the end, the more a team's foundation is tested. Although the players are in good physical condition and there hasn't been a major injury crisis in the league so far, insufficient stamina is a problem they can't avoid.

This may be related to the fact that they did not plan for it before the season, but it also shows that his team is still lacking an excellent strength and conditioning coach.

The team's victory is never the result of the players' individual efforts; it also involves the efforts of all aspects of the club to achieve such a good result.

Regardless, Jardim believes his performance has exceeded management's expectations, and even if he loses all the remaining matches, the higher-ups won't use the results against him.

At the post-match press conference, Tuchel, as the loser, also generously stated his problems and congratulated Monaco on going further.

As the victor, Jardim did not gloat, but instead praised the Hornets' strength, saying that their victory was not as easy as it appeared on the scoreboard.

When asked by reporters about the transfer of the team's talented player Mbappe, Jardim consistently stated that the team is still in the final sprint stage, and neither the players nor the team want to be affected by these off-field factors. These questions will be answered positively after the season, but obviously not now.

Jardim also stated that Mbappe and Reming are not for sale at Monaco, as they represent the team's hopes.

Ha, does Monaco have anything that's not for sale? It's just a bargaining chip to drive up prices!

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With the Champions League semi-finalists now determined, Barcelona's unexpected elimination has undoubtedly become a hot topic among many fans. The "Dream Team" ultimately couldn't overcome Juventus and left the stage in disappointment.

Losing the game may not be a big deal, but Barcelona's performance against European teams has left many fans puzzled. In two games, the dream team with the strongest attacking trident in the world failed to score a single goal, which was really unexpected for many people.

Interestingly, Yoshin's personal goal tally has also stopped at 11. Although he still holds the top spot on the scoring charts, his rivals are getting closer and closer to him. Among them, Bayern Munich's Lewandowski is undoubtedly the most likely to win the Champions League top scorer title.

But at the same time, a name called Cristiano Ronaldo is quietly catching up. After this round, he added another goal and has successfully entered the top ten of the top scorers list, ranking seventh. He is closely followed by Ligue 1 rising star Mbappe.