23 assists in a single season, Premier League champion, true core of the Blues, returning to the ranks of the world's top midfielders after one season!

Such statistics and personal performance remind fans of Cesc Fabregas, who was almost omnipotent in the Premier League.

It is this kind of performance that makes countless people regret it.

Cesc Fabregas, who returned to the Premier League after three years of wasted time, can still perform so well. So what kind of achievement will he have now if he didn't go to Barcelona?

Li Mo has almost seen all the glory and loneliness of Fabregas, and he has never found the answer to the questions in the forum back then.

Perhaps, only Fabregas himself knows what he lost back then.

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Sheffield United's changes made Barcelona players increasingly anxious.

Messi couldn't open up the situation, Sanchez was in poor condition, and Cesc Fabregas was lost in the "concrete jungle" of Sheffield United.

The top two giants in La Liga can't find a player who can break the game!

Seeing that the game time was only sixty minutes away, Martino called Pedro with an ugly face and asked him to warm up.

Five minutes later, Barcelona made the first substitution adjustment of the game, with Pedro replacing Sanchez.

Then Iniesta also moved forward, from the central midfielder position to the shadow forward position.

Barcelona set up a 4-2-4 formation. Although they did not have a serious center, the emergence of a four-forward formation also left them with only one desperate move!

Either score a goal, or be beaten through the defense again, it's really a dead end!

Barcelona fans cheered for it with tragic shouts, and after a desperate attack, Barcelona was once again beaten by Sheffield United with a heartbreaking counterattack!

However, Sheffield United's counterattack in the 69th minute did not result in a goal.

Because after Li Mo conceded the ball this time, Neymar, who was in the back post, kicked the ball very happily, shocking old goalkeeper Pinto into a cold sweat and making Speed ​​squint and frown.

Neymar covered his face, blushing with embarrassment.

His shooting is actually impressive enough, and his rubbing shots from special positions are even more threatening.

But compared with Li Mobervardy in the team, his shooting skills do still have a lot of room for improvement.

Barcelona, ​​who almost scored the fourth goal, did not bother to reflect on strengthening the defense in the backcourt. Instead, they pressed forward more resolutely.

As long as there is a goal and a goal is produced, Barcelona's defensive crisis will be alleviated.

This is not only a matter of their own morale, but also a change in Sheffield United's mentality.

At this time, wanting to attack and defend at the same time will ruin things. If you want to attack, just put aside distracting thoughts and attack to the end. They can't care about that much!

After an indiscriminate bombardment, Barcelona also abandoned unnecessary ineffective passes and fired repeatedly outside the Sheffield United penalty area.

Messi's cut-in shot is still very talkative, and the smooth-footed shot can be said to be a unique skill in today's football. The shot at the post in the 74th minute also sounded the alarm for the Sheffield United players.

In response, Sheffield United's three defensive midfielders also increased their efforts to sweep and intercept.

In the 79th minute, Medel stole the ball and split the ball. Felipe Luis advanced the ball 20 meters and then sent a long pass. Sheffield United launched another quick counterattack.

Li Mo and Bell completed a tacit one-two pass, and in a familiar position, Bell passed the ball close to the ground. Li Mo attracted the defensive attention of Pique and Mascherano and then leaked the ball towards the goal.

Later point!

Neymar was so moved that he almost cried.

Even though his last shot was terrible, Li Mo still trusted him 100% and gave him another perfect kicking opportunity!

Suppressing the gratitude and excitement in his heart, Neymar did not stop the ball and shoot directly this time.

After fully adjusting, watching the old goalkeeper Pinto make a save, Neymar made a curve with his left foot and shot into the far corner of the goal!

This time the football flew into Barcelona's goal for the fourth time without any suspense. Pinto beat the ground in pain, Pique put his hands on his hips and shook his head. The Barcelona fans couldn't bear it anymore and started booing wildly!

Li Mo didn't know whether the home fans were booing them or the Barcelona players, but it had nothing to do with them.

They just celebrated heartily, patting Neymar on the head in joy and complaining that he should practice shooting after he goes back.

Medel threw himself on Li Mo's back and laughed. He was too tired from playing in this game, and it was difficult to defend Messi and run him away, but it was really cool to beat Barcelona 4-0!

After a burst of laughter, Sheffield United looked to the sidelines, where their teammates were getting ready to come on as substitutes.

"Vertonghen and Vardy are coming! Speed ​​chose to replace today's goal scorers Neymar and Bale. It seems that Sheffield United is going to strengthen its defense and keep the victory!"

Zhan Jun smiled reassuringly, and Speed's adjustment was as reassuring as ever.

With five defenders, three defensive midfielders, and Li Mo and Vardy who are active in defense, Barcelona should have no appetite for a strong attack when faced with such a formation.

It would be possible to bring Pique and Busquets to the frontcourt for a high point, but compared with Sheffield United's defensive players, that would not be an advantage at all in the fight for the top.

Maguire is not someone that Pique can bully, and Busquets's size makes him a great addition to Vertonghen and Matic.

Everyone can see this, but Barcelona really has no choice now.

Martino replaced Mascherano with Bartra, with the obvious intention of pressing the few high points in the team to gain the last glimmer of hope for Barcelona.

Sheffield United is well prepared, facing the long passes and high balls constantly sent in from both wings of Barcelona, ​​every ball must be fought for!

After playing for a few minutes, it seemed that he could not gain any advantage. Iniesta tried to tear up the defense line with Xavi on the outside and sent a ball through the ribs.

However, Medel and Drinkwater protected the rib area well, and Barcelona's attempt failed again.

Messi tried to break through in the first minute of stoppage time. After passing Felipe Luis and Matic, he tried to cut into the penalty area, but he was still blocked by Maguire!

It was still too difficult to pass three or four people in a small and congested area. Messi was helpless and stood there helplessly watching another long pass sent out by Maguire.

The rest of the Barcelona players were also desperate, and those who should have chased back were still chasing after them. But looking at Li Mo and Vardy, who were running towards the Barcelona half, they all knew that the game was completely over!

Li Mo had already advanced past Xavi before the football even touched the ground.

After a series of stops and a distance from Xavi, he saw the right opportunity and sent a forward through ball.

Alba pulled in from the flank and fell to the ground in an attempt to intercept but failed.

Vardy, who passed by him, accepted the gift with an unceremonious smile.

Facing Pinto alone, Vardy calmly deceived the opponent with step adjustments, and then succeeded in pushing the shot into the empty goal!

5-0!

Zhan Jun and Zhang Lu's commentary tone was far less exciting than before, and they were just bored watching the goal.

No one could have expected that this so-called highlight game of the Champions League quarter-finals this season would turn into a one-sided massacre.

None of the Barcelona players seemed to be able to accept this reality.

They were confused and in pain, with their arms akimbo and heads lowered in demoralization.

After Puyol was unable to play, Barcelona seemed to have no backbone to boost morale.

They suffered a disastrous defeat to Bayern last year and another disastrous defeat to Sheffield United this year. Three disastrous losses in two years. I don’t know how they will lose in the next round.

At this moment, Puyol, who was sitting in the stadium box watching the game with an injury, also had a gloomy look on his face.

Perhaps Barcelona's old captain is already worried.

After he retires, who among these players will be able to shoulder the important task of boosting morale in adversity and leading the team forward?

After Li Mo and Vardy finished celebrating, they took one last deep look at the vast silence of the Camp Nou stands and shook their heads.

This Barcelona team is almost at the point of rebuilding, at least the front line has to be reorganized again.

Maybe next season, they are the kind of opponent Sheffield United needs.

But now?

"Goodbye, Barcelona."
Chapter completed!