Chapter 356: Europe's No. 1 Demon Team

After a fifteen-minute break, both sides returned to the game.

But in the second half, there was no change in the tactics of both teams.

Bielsa's team had the upper hand in the first half, so there was no reason for them to make any adjustments.

But it is strange that Emery's team did not make any adjustments.

There was no change in tactics, so the situation on the field naturally continued from the first half.

Southampton continued to firmly control the ball and control the tempo.

But as the game progressed, Bielsa's adjustments in the midfield gradually became apparent.

In the first half, the left and middle were lively, but the right was rather dull.

In the second half, Bielsa obviously consciously asked Carvajal to increase his forward momentum.

Valencia's left wing is Piatti, but the player prefers to run towards the center.

Therefore, whenever Southampton switched from defense to offense, Carvajal's side was empty and no one was defending.

As a result, Carvajal became the most eye-catching star in the second half.

The Spanish right-back dribbled the ball into Valencia's half again and again on the right, creating threats again and again.

First, in the 76th minute, he made a run from behind and cooperated with James Rodriguez who was pulled to the wing. He then dribbled into the penalty area and made a pass to the middle.

Ibrahimovic jumped high in the penalty area, overpowered Victor Ruiz, and headed the ball into the goal, 4-1

The Swedish center forward also scored a hat trick with this goal.

Immediately afterwards, in the 83rd minute, Carvajal again dribbled forward from the right and passed the ball directly to James Rodriguez.

The Colombian player made a left-footed pass into the penalty area, but it was blocked by Victor Ruiz.

Carvajal followed up, took the ball with his right foot in the penalty area, looked around the situation, and then made a right-footed pass to the left side of the penalty area.

Stroman came back and volleyed the ball with his left foot, which penetrated Valencia's goal again, 5-1.

This was the last goal of the game.

The entire Mestalla Stadium was completely conquered by Southampton

When the whistle blew at the end of the game, Southampton's players celebrated their victory unscrupulously on the field, while the fans sang and cheered wildly in the stands.

Five to One

Total score 6 to 2

Southampton defeated Valencia away and advanced to the Europa League quarterfinals

"Long live ye"

When Yang Huan heard the whistle for the end of the game, he excitedly jumped up from his seat and clenched his fist to celebrate.

Who could have thought that Southampton could beat Valencia 5-0 away from home?

Who could have thought that when Manchester City and Manchester United were eliminated one after another, Southampton would reverse Valencia and successfully advance to the quarterfinals of the Europa League?

It’s really awesome, isn’t it?

From now on, who dares to say that Southampton is not strong?

Yang Huan exhaled heavily, turned around and looked at Manuel Llorente who had an embarrassed look on his face.

"Thank you, Mr. Llorente." Yang walked over with a smile and stretched out his hand from a distance.

"It was a great game, wasn't it?"

Manuel Llorente was so angry.

However, he was not angry with Yang Huan, but with his own players.

Damn it, playing in their own home court, they could still lose like this?

Is this reasonable? Do you still have any professional ethics?

"The game was indeed very exciting, but the result was a pity," Manuel Llorente said with a wry smile.

After losing the game with a score of 5 to 1, he really had no way to defend his team. He could only say that they were not as skilled as their opponents, otherwise how could they have lost so many goals?

This Southampton team is indeed the best team in Europe

Manuel Llorente was thinking with a depressed heart.

I have been in the European professional football for many years and have seen so many dark horses, but I have never seen any team as dark as them.

A second-tier league team, no matter how strong it is, has its limits.

But they are totally not like that.

They have been beating Premier League giants since the English First Division, and even more so in the English Championship. They have even made it to the European arena.

It seems that with time, this team will be able to defeat the enemy.

Now that the team won the game, Yang Huan's mood was naturally very different.

People say the result is a pity, and that's right.

It would be unreasonable for you to argue with others over such a small matter, wouldn't it?

The winner must have the demeanor of a winner

So, our Young Master Huan just laughed and walked away, called Zhuang Ziqing, and went straight to the playground below.

Southampton players, led by captain Neuer, came to the bottom of the stands where Southampton fans were.

In total, more than 15,000 Saints fans came to the game.

Before the game, team manager Mathieu Le Tissier suggested that regardless of the outcome of the game, they must thank the fans.

Now, winning the game is undoubtedly the best reward for all the fans who came to the away game with the team.

"Well done, Saint"

"Ibrahimovic, you are awesome"

“We must win the championship.”

"Champions, we want champions"

“Yes, we want the championship.”

"Saints, Champions"

The fans in the stands were cheering wildly.

In the 100-year history of Southampton Club, apart from one FA Cup, there has not been any significant championship.

But after Yang Huan took over the team, he won the second FA Cup in the first year, and the League Cup in the second year. Now he is also performing well in European competitions. Fans naturally hope that the team can go further and achieve something.

Which fan doesn't want the team he supports to be more than one game?

More and more Saints fans are shouting championship slogans in the stands

They are calling on Southampton fans not to be satisfied with just reaching the quarterfinals, but to look further ahead.

To win the championship

When all the fans in the stands were shouting for the championship in unison, Yang Huan walked out of the player tunnel.

Seeing that the players were a little hesitant, he immediately walked forward with a smile.

"If you are a man, agree to them."

All the players looked over at once.

"Master Huan"

Then, I don't know whether it was Ibrahimovic or Neuer, but someone took the lead and shouted directly to the fans in the stands, "Wait!"

"Yes, wait, we will do our best to win the championship"

"We at Southampton have secured the Europa League"

The roars of the players reached the stands, immediately triggering a turbulent cheer from countless Saints fans in the stands. The momentum seemed to be shaking down the Mestalla Stadium.

"Master Huan"

After saying goodbye to the fans, the players walked to the player tunnel and gathered around Yang Huan and Zhuang Ziqing.

"Well done," Yang Huan praised with a smile.

“It’s just that the process is a bit dangerous.”

As a fan, who doesn’t want the team to have smooth sailing and dominate the opponent from the beginning to the end?

When everyone heard this, they all burst into laughter.

After winning the game, no one will care about what happened in the first goal.

But Varane knew what was going on.

"Master Huan, I..."

Yang Huan waved his hand, "Okay, that's not popular in Southampton. Just remember the lesson, right?"

"Yes," the players agreed with a smile.

Varane has been in the team for two years and knows the team's atmosphere and rules, so I won't say much.

Just remember this lesson in your heart.

He must not make the same mistake again next time.

"You guys are so proud of yourself this time. In the time since I came downstairs, many people have called me or sent me text messages. The chairman of the English Football Association and the CEO of the Premier League have called me personally to praise you guys."

The players were also happy when they heard it.

The English Football Association and the Premier League have both called, which is very impressive.

"This is an affirmation, but also an expectation and a pressure."

After hearing this, everyone nodded.

Chelsea and Arsenal were eliminated, Manchester City and Manchester United were also eliminated, and even teams like Birmingham and Fulham were also eliminated.

Today, Southampton is the only English team left in the entire European arena.

This is an honor, but also a pressure.

"Every one of you must remember that we at Southampton must not be looked down upon under any circumstances."

"Remember it," the players answered in unison.

Yang Huan laughed, "It's past ten o'clock now, are you hungry?"

"Hungry" Ibrahimovic covered his stomach and acted funny.

"If I wasn't so hungry, I could have scored at least three more goals"

When everyone heard this, they burst into laughter again.

This guy has already performed a hat trick, he wants to score three more?

Are you playing basketball or football?

"Okay, let's go back to the hotel and have all the good food and drinks on me."

At this time, the team leader Matthew Le Tissier heard this and came over with a bitter face.

"But, Master Huan, the plane can't wait for anyone."

After hearing this, all the players agreed and booked their tickets.

But Master Huan was unhappy.

“Who said planes don’t wait for anyone?”

"Hey, I'm really surprised. In this day and age, there are still planes that don't wait for people? If we don't get on the plane, it can still fly back by itself?"

"Besides, the players have worked hard to play football, and it's not easy to win. Now that we have time, we must taste the Spanish food and wine. Would it be reasonable to go back without eating and drinking enough?"

"If it really doesn't work, just book the whole plane for me. We can go back whenever we want. Who cares?"

Yang Huan said this with such pride that the players immediately followed suit.

"Master Huan, awesome!"

"Yes, Matthew, eat and drink enough before leaving."

"That's right, I'll take care of it. You can wait if you want. At worst, we can just run back."

"Wow, running? When we get to the English Channel, are you planning on swimming across?"

"Wow, that's a great suggestion, but we have a game this weekend, what should we do?"

"The second team, a team from the English Championship, destroyed them in minutes"

"Well said, our second team is also quite strong."

Yang Huan raised his hand, and everyone suddenly fell silent.

"Hurry up, take a shower and change clothes, let's go eat, drink and have fun"

"good"

The players immediately dispersed.

Mathieu Le Tissier looked at the players who were running away like birds and beasts with a wry smile on his face. He couldn't stop them at all.

"Master Huan, this..."

Yang Huan smiled and patted his shoulder, "Matthew, this is human nature, a balance between work and rest."

After hearing this, Mathieu Le Tissier was speechless.

After such a hard game, it is a good thing to let the players have a good rest and relax.

"Besides, professional ethics and the like are not about discipline or the club's arrangements, but about the players themselves. A person with professional ethics can still adjust his condition and body even if he goes to a nightclub to party the night before a game."

"People without professional ethics will still be depressed even if you tie them up in the training base all the time. They will still be perfunctory when they are on the court. This is human nature."

There is really no way to refute Matthew Le Tissier.

Even when I think about it again, it seems to be quite interesting.

There was only Zhuang Ziqing standing next to Yang Huan.

She is getting to know her fiancé better and better.

In short, it's full of fallacies