In the comments on the battle report the next day, the Dutch media did not overly criticize Ajax, and many ball critics even praised Ajax's performance.︽

At least in terms of the scene, Ajax and Arsenal are equally matched, and no one has the absolute advantage. Ajax's youth cannot be ignored. It is commendable to be able to equalize the score in a difficult situation of being behind.

From this day on, the entire Ajax team started to train and train in a new technical and tactical system.

Pinal was removed from the main lineup, which does not mean that he was abandoned, but that the team was unable to play the fifth offensive player in the frontcourt. Of course, when facing weak opponents, Pinal will return to the main lineup. Now, he will become a substitute for the offensive players in the frontcourt besides Ibrahimovic.

Qin Xiong's position is that he can remove 80% of the defensive tasks. Behind him, Galasek and De Jong are escorted, which further improves his requirements, because the closer he is to the front midfielder area, the greater the difficulties he encounters in organizing the offense, because that dense defensive area that is very close to the opponent.

Due to their huge lead in the league, Ajax was able to adjust their physical fitness allocation more relaxed when the key battles in the Champions League knockout stage arrived.

In the weekend's visit to Utrecht, Koeman put most of the main players on the bench to relieve their fatigue in the mid-week Champions League battle.

Ajax failed to win Udrecht and was tied 1:1 by his opponent on the road.

This should have given PV Eindhoven another chance to shorten the league gap, but unexpectedly, PV Eindhoven lost to Helenfen in the last round. In the 23rd round, he actually lost to Roda JC at home. He suffered a two-game losing streak, 12 points behind Ajax!

"International Football" released a special report after the end of the 23rd round of the Eredivisie, with the title: Congratulations to Ajax on winning the league championship this season!

This is a title that is full of irony about Psv Eindhoven. The team criticizing Hiddink did not seize the opportunity. Originally, the gap with Ajax was shortened to 6 points in these two rounds of the league, but turned into 12 points. With 11 rounds left in the league, Psv Eindhoven lost suspense to the Dutch Eredivisie.

He could not ask Ajax to be careless and underestimate the enemy and keep losing points. He could only blame Psv Eindhoven for not seizing the opportunity, without the defending champion defending the title to the death, and never giving up until the end.

Ajax's training was carried out step by step, and entered March. In a league game before heading to England, Koeman launched a brand new 433 lineup.

Ajax's opponent is not strong, Valvek. Although he was a visiting game, Ajax still locked in the first 60 minutes.

Qin Xiong scored twice in the game, and center Ibrahimovic sacrificed himself. He was willing to make a wedding dress for him, with the purpose of practicing how to play Arsenal.

Ajax returned triumphantly 4:0 away. Then the team was ready to go and boarded a plane to London, England two days later.

On the evening of March 9, Ajax arrived in London!

He walked off the plane with his travel bag and breathed the damp air in Britain. Qin Xiong sorted out the baseball cap on his head, which was given to him by Georgia. He thought it was pretty good to wear it, so he also wore it while traveling.

Ajax went to the city hotel in a low-key manner, and the players consciously rested in their rooms.

The day before the game, I rushed to Highbury to train.

Highbury is not big. At least the unique stadium shape in Britain makes the interior landscape look compact. Their fans' stands are always close to the sideline of the stadium.

This will make the cheering momentum of fanatical fans more clearly into the players' ears, bringing the home momentum to the maximum effect.

The turf of the Highbury stadium is slightly wider, but it is not much worse than Ajax's home court. Arsenal focuses on counterattacks on the side and cross-cutting. The width of the stadium is crucial. Sometimes, although it is only two or three meters wider than an ordinary stadium, the effect on the stadium is obvious.

After the pre-match adaptive training, Ajax arrived in England without causing any ripples.

Even at the press conference before the game, the coaches of the two teams were low-key and did not create any hot topics.

In a calm preparation and expectation, Arsenal and Ajax met again in Highbury!

Koeman once again emphasized the game mentality in the pre-match locker room.

The score is 1:1.

Ajax is at a disadvantage.

Against this background, players are more required to remain calm and maintain a stable mentality.

When Qin Xiong and his teammates lined up to enter the field, he seemed to have entered a different world.

England's unique fan culture renders the entire stadium into an alternative battlefield.

The loud singing echoed in the stadium, shocking and inspiring.

Singing loudly, praising the team, cheering for the team, and the scenery is unique.

Even though Ajax fans are determined to follow the team and silently support the team, there are cultural differences, and it is difficult to achieve such a spectacular cheering scene as the English team.

"In the second leg of the Champions League 1/8 final, Arsenal played against Ajax at home. The current total score is 1:1. Arsenal, who has the advantage of away goals, returned to home and advanced to the home court. The probability of advancement is significantly higher than that of Ajax. The Daily Mail made a prediction, believing that the probability of Ajax advancing to the quarterfinals is no more than 20%. Although it is certain that the Fleet Street is full of confidence in Arsenal's advance to the quarterfinals. Arsenal expanded the unbeaten games this season to 27 games a few days ago. They are definitely opponents that European giants are very afraid of. Although Ajax also has the potential to win the championship in the Eredivisie, the competitiveness of the Eredivisie and the Premier League is obviously not comparable.

Let's take a look at today's double-shot starting lineup.

Arsenal has no change from the previous starter, but it is still 442.

Goalkeeper: Lyman.

Defenders: Lauren, Campbell, Toure, Ashley Cole.

Midfielders: Lungberg, Silva, Vieira, Pire.

Forward: Borgkamp, ​​Henry.

Ajax had a starting change from the previous game, but the formation did not change, and it was still 433.

Goalkeeper: Lobant.

Defenders: Grigra, Heatinga, Escud, Maxville.

Midfielder: De Jong, Galasek, Qin Xiong.

Forwards: Van der Fate, Ibrahimovic, Sneider.

Okay, the game begins soon, let's wait and see. In 90 minutes or 120 minutes, which team will reach the top 8 of the Champions League this season!"

Wenger, who was standing on the sidelines, saw Ajax's starting lineup and frowned slightly in thought.

If Ajax wants to advance, he must score a goal at Highbury, he must!

But compared to the starter in the last game, Ajax is using the adjusted formation lineup today in the second half of the previous game.

This obviously didn't include Pinal as the starter and looked strong in attack, but Ajax did that.

Wenger was a little confused.

But he let go of his concerns and regained his confidence.

He firmly believes that Ajax will take the initiative to attack for the goal. As long as it is attacked, Arsenal's counterattack will have room for better performance and create more opportunities!

Since the opening, Ajax has played very conservatively and steadily.

Qin Xiong mostly uses formulaic stable passes in the midfield. In away games, the team needs more time to enter the game.

Even if Arsenal is at home, they are not radical. Sometimes they are not like Premier League teams. Premier League teams open and close together and play high. In addition to their delicate style, they also have the rationality to suppress passion.

I don't know if the 1:1 score makes Arsenal think that they are sure to win. At the opening stage of the home court, they did not want to take advantage of the stadium being more familiar with the stadium. The fans' home cheering momentum gave pressure to their opponents, and entered the game faster, and launched a blitz with the advantages of waiting for the ladder. They are as conservative as Ajax, paying attention to controlling the ball, and never launching an offense rashly without a good opportunity.

This is actually related to Ajax's defensive system in this game.

Henry, Borgkamp, ​​Pire, Lengbery.

If there are no players who plug in the midfield and backcourt.
Chapter completed!