On the way back, Lei Ming stroked the Man of the Match trophy he had won, but he still felt uneasy about that goal.
If this is not overcome, I may be imprisoned even more in the future.
At the time, I was only focused on drawing Cavani's attention and the angle of his shot, and I didn't realize the movements of the other players on the opposing team. If I had paid a little more attention, he would definitely have been able to touch the ball.
While it's not guaranteed to be 100% successful, as long as you manage to touch it, there's at least a 50% chance you'll be able to knock the ball out of the basket's range.
It can only be said that Cavani truly deserves to be called a top-class shooter; his marksmanship is indeed exceptional.
"Hey, Lei, stop touching it. It's just a consolation prize. Wait until we win the league championship together, then you can touch it properly. I heard that thing is worth 76 million euros!"
Mbappé has also won the Man of the Match award before, and in his excitement, he no longer cherishes this commemorative item as much as he would a practical one.
But Lei Ming is different. This is his first best award in a long time, and it is the best goalkeeper award, which is much more difficult for him than for his forwards.
How badly must a team perform for a goalkeeper to receive the best performance award? This shows just how unstable Monaco's defense was in this match.
This is something Jardim has been emphasizing all season. Don't be fooled by the fact that they've conceded fewer goals, because those goals are mostly earned by their goalkeepers. From Subasic to Reming, Monaco is often described as a team that wins thanks to their goalkeepers.
"Go away, what nonsense are you talking about? The league championship isn't so easy to win. With our bench depth and your performance, I think it's a bit risky!"
"Besides, I'm the best goalkeeper, much rarer than yours."
"Lei, I'm sorry, you lost the record. It's our fault."
At this moment, the surrounding defenders, including Glik, Sidibé, and Toure, apologized to Lei Ming.
Before the match, they had agreed to help Leiming maintain their goal-free record, but once on the field, they broke their promise. Their entire defense was constantly outmaneuvered by PSG, so how could they possibly help Leiming maintain their record?
It's all Di Maria's fault at PSG; that Argentine's passes always seem to find their Achilles' heel.
Fortunately, they ultimately won, resulting in a happy ending for all.
Seeing his teammates' comforting expressions, Lei Ming waved his hand dismissively and said, "Hey, why are you talking about this? It's just a record. If it's gone, we'll just create another one. It's no big deal! As long as we can win, that's all that matters."
Inside the private cabin, looking at the united players, Jardim felt very gratified.
Compared to the players' unity, he doesn't envy those big clubs who buy players for hundreds of millions. Those players may be very strong, but without a stable locker room, it's impossible for the team to achieve good results.
Modern football no longer relies on individual player abilities; teamwork is the only true essence of football.
He clapped to get everyone's attention: "Guys, we're almost in Monaco. Because of this victory, the local fans have spontaneously organized a welcome party. You can open the windows on the bus and interact with the fans, but please don't get off, understand?"
"Also, go back and get a good night's rest today. We'll meet as usual tomorrow. There's no time for you to slack off now. Although our French Cup opponent the day after tomorrow is a Ligue 2 team, please take every club seriously in the coming days. They could very well be the ones to bring down your pride one day! Don't give up until the very last moment."
After giving instructions to the players, Jardim did not disturb their rest and waited quietly as well.
The recent schedule is not only packed, but also extremely intense, so he needs to think things through carefully.
Although they will face a Ligue 2 team the day after tomorrow, five days later they will face their most important opponent in the league, namely Nice, who are currently ranked first.
This match will also determine whether they can overtake their opponents and become the league leaders.
This season, Nice received a large sum of money for transfers, and their personnel configuration is almost perfect. The attacking line composed of Balotelli, Plea, and Eseric has given many clubs a headache.
Balotelli, in particular, has reversed his previous slump and seems to have had a second spring since arriving in Ligue 1. His efficient goal-scoring has put him far ahead in the top scorer list, leading by 6 goals.
Despite his hard work, Falcao has been overtaken by Cavani again due to his relatively low goal tally in recent matches, and remains in third place.
This match is not only a battle for the top spot, but also a battle for the players' top scorers, making it extremely important.
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Even though it was late at night, Monaco was still brightly lit from the airport to the streets along the way, with spontaneously organized fans standing enthusiastically on the streets, waiting for the Monaco players to return.
Today, Monaco accomplished something truly remarkable: they defeated the formidable Paris Saint-Germain away from home. This is something Monaco fans should definitely celebrate, as they have been overshadowed by this French giant for far too long. Last season, they were thrashed 6-1 by them.
That humiliating score left many people depressed for days.
Today, the local government bestowed upon the triumphant heroes the honor they deserved, and Monaco was brightly lit that night.
Having just landed from their flight in Paris, the group transferred to the club's shuttle bus at the airport. While wondering how the fans would welcome them, they heard cheers from outside the airport.
As the bus slowly drove out of the airport, the enthusiasm of the fans was immediately felt.
Enthusiastic faces rushed around them, praising them with phrases like, "Fantastic!" "Well done!" "So cool!"
The fans sang and danced, completely unaffected by the deep night. Instead, the night became their most striking backdrop, allowing Lei Ming to experience the enthusiasm of the local fans for the first time.
It turns out that what they wanted was very simple: just another chance to prove themselves, just like they had done before!
Paris Saint-Germain has always been like a mountain weighing down on every club in Ligue 1, squandering countless sums of money. One day, they would feel honored to have the opportunity to climb over this mountain and trample their opponents underfoot.
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