Even though Arsenal had the advantage in the field, they still encountered huge challenges in this game.

This challenge did not come from the opponent. When the yellow submarine defense personnel were in a hurry, and Riquelme was frozen with Qin Xiong's shadow, and Arsenal's stable defense support this season, Villarreal could not create a threatening offensive at all.

But Arsenal missed the scoring opportunity again and again.

In the 37th minute of the game, Qin Xiong received a straight pass from Fabregas in the frontcourt, and used the difference in stopping rhythm between Tachinadi and Senna to change direction and break through successfully. Then when Senna retreated to make up for defense, he changed direction and went to the countertangent line, allowing the active Tachinadi to return to defense and save in an empty space.

After changing the wheelbarrow twice in a row, Qin Xiong saw the opportunity and did not rush to the gap between Venta and Alvarez, and decisively sent an external spinning ball on the outside of his right foot and crossed the ball.

The ball bypassed Alvarez and Alsu, and the goalkeeper made an even more embarrassing attack. Unless the extremely decisive goalkeeper would do this. Unfortunately, Barbosa, who had been out of the battle for a long time, stood in front of the goal line and waited for Arsenal's offensive development.

After the ball arc bypassed two Villarreal's central defenders, it flew perfectly to the Henry running route that was inserted diagonally from Alsou.

The football was close to one meter from the ground, and Henry rushed out from behind Alsou, volleyed directly, and used his arch to directly allow the football to be refracted and flew into the goal.

But after he touched the ball, all the Gunners fans in the stands exclaimed in shock.

Henry's arch did not touch the football, but was close to the front of the soles of his feet. The football flew directly into the stands and rubbed a strong rotation. The shooting effect with Henry's expected was 100,000 miles.

"Henry missed another great opportunity in front of the goal. It's a pity that Qin Xiong's previous series of exciting performances! However, Arsenal always has an advantage on the field, and I believe they will create better opportunities."

Wenger's expression on the sidelines was a little puzzled and helpless.

He must be anxious inside. He must win the yellow submarine at home, otherwise it would be hard to say anything when he goes away.

Henry stood at the shot and put his hands on his hips and lowered his head. He didn't know what was going on today.

The physical condition is absolutely fine, but the sense of smell in front of the door is different from usual.

Is it excessive expectation and excitement that leads to tension at critical moments?

Henry didn't know, he wouldn't admit it was that way.

But it must be admitted that this is his first time in years for Arsenal to step onto the Champions League semi-finals.

The last time he stood on the Champions League semi-finals was when he was still playing for Monaco.

It's indeed a bit old.

The super forward, who made countless teams frightened by Europe, was particularly unfamiliar with the finale drama on the peak stage of Europe.

Qin Xiong stood in the midfield. While observing Riquelme's running position, he observed Henry from afar.

He wouldn't blame Henry, but it was really hard to be generous and tolerant in this game today.

In the Champions League semi-finals, every minute is crucial. Every opportunity is precious. If Villarreal is not defeated at home, it is not only Arsenal missed the best opportunity to lay the foundation for entering the Champions League final, but also a blow to Arsenal itself. If Villarreal escapes free, it is conceivable that the morale of the opponent will inevitably rise unprecedentedly.

The first half ended and Villarreal successfully held the first half, which gave them equal confidence in the second half.

Pellegrini breathed a sigh of relief for a moment.

It cannot be said that Villarreal's defense is perfect. Arsenal has not seized the good opportunities created by him, and this is the best result.

Henry's halftime break was an inspiration for his teammates, and the pressure on his shoulders was also very high. But in the same way, his determination to enter the Champions League final will not be lower than any teammate.

Wenger did not make tactical adjustments and the team was well-functioning, but it was just that the opportunity was not seized.

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again. Qin Xiong walked side by side with Fabregas when he walked into the court. He told Fabregas: "Pay attention to Riquelme's running position in the second half. Once he controls the ball, he must be calm and not grab it easily. Make sure that he has teammates around him and only intercepts when the opponent pushes forward. Otherwise, he can break through any point of us and he has such ability to control the ball."

Fabregas nodded with a serious expression.

He knew that Qin Xiong was reminding him like this not because there was a problem when he was marking Riquelme. Most of the first half, Qin Xiong was following Riquelme to restrict the Argentine midfielder. Although Qin Xiong had been beaten, his defense against Riquelme was successful more often because Riquelme's shortcomings were as outstanding as his advantages.

Fabregas knew that Qin Xiong said this to him, there was only one possibility: in the second half, Qin Xiong would invest more in the offense!

He is not Superman, and he is more involved in offense, which will naturally weaken the defense.

Then, most of the time in the second half, Qin Xiong may not be able to set a mark on Riquelme as soon as possible.

As soon as the second half was about to begin, Villarreal made a threatening attack, with midfielder Seinna hanging the ball into the penalty area. The brave Solin beat Fabregas to head the ball. Seeing that the football that Mali would get was cleared by Toure in time, Arsenal failed to allow his opponent to form the final shot.

In the 61st minute of the second half, Fabregas initiated a counterattack in the middle and backcourt. Since he launched an attack from Pire's side most of the first half, Pellegrini obviously had a focus on the defense of Pire's side during the break. So in Fabregas's eyes, he saw that the right offense had a higher success rate than the first half, so he passed the ball to Lungberg.

Yongbery dribbled forward on the right side of the frontcourt, and at the same time, Qin Xiong was on the right side of the frontcourt.

When Solin came to defend Yongbery, Yongbery suddenly passed the ball to Qin Xiong.

In front of Qin Xiong were Senna and Tachinadi. He took the initiative to run to catch the football. Lyonberg made the ball and rushed forward. It seemed that the two would complete a two-pass and one-smash against the wall.

But just as Senna rushed towards Qin Xiong, Qin Xiong suddenly braked when the football rolled in, did not control the ball, and ran in the opposite direction along the direction of the football rolling, just crossed head-on in front of Senna.

Senna was almost collapsed, and Qin Xiong was completely like a wild beast without anyone's care!

Of course, without the pressure behind him, Qin Xiong can concentrate on attacking the front.
Chapter completed!