Chapter 607 - 309: He's a Barça Man

In the subsequent match, both sides had their share of attacks.

But the momentum was still with Liverpool.

If it weren't for ter Stegen's heroic performance, Liverpool might have already taken the lead.

But in any case, Barça had not conceded a goal.

After 30 minutes, Valverde shouted something in Spanish, and then Barça, in addition to their high press, increased their attacks on the Liverpool box.

Messi and Coutinho would just put their heads down and dribble when they got the ball.

Messi's strength is well-known. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented players in history.

Coutinho was not far behind.

He had landed in European football in 2008. His first European club was Inter Milan, and in 2011, he helped Brazil win the U-20 World Cup.

After that, he joined Liverpool for a transfer fee of 13 million.

In his five years at Liverpool, he had played a total of 201 matches, scoring 54 goals and providing 45 assists.

His outstanding performance had earned him a call from Barça, and in 2018, he had transferred to the club for 120 million Euros.

This time, returning to Anfield, he had no gratitude for his old club.

As soon as he had received the olive branch from Barça, his performance had broken the hearts of the Liverpool fans.

At that time, it was a crucial stage of the league, and Klopp had hoped that he could finish the season before leaving.

Klopp had invested a lot of effort in cultivating him and had established his core position.

But in the end, Coutinho had chosen to leave at Liverpool's most important juncture.

Liverpool had no blessings or gratitude for his departure. The club's official tweet simply stated that he had left Liverpool for Barça.

The fans had even burned his jersey to vent their anger when he left.

To this day, the fans have still not forgiven him.

Because last year, Liverpool was the runner-up in the Champions League...

Coutinho broke through on the wing. Suárez and Messi quickly made forward runs.

He is a typical South American player, with a very creative style, good game sense, and a powerful "cloud-piercing arrow" of a long shot.

Facing this "old teammate," the Liverpool Crown Prince, Arnold, had no good feelings and went straight up to challenge him.

He clearly had no B-number. Didn't he know his own defensive ability?

As expected, Coutinho easily got past his "little brother."

He looked up. Suárez and Messi were in position. He was about to send the ball over.

The next second, BANG! Coutinho felt the world spin, and then his entire body smashed heavily onto the ground.

"Ah!" he cried out in pain, clutching his foot on the ground. But his ears were filled with the curses of the Liverpool fans and the sight of that Liverpool player getting up to take the ball.

TWEEET!! The referee blew the whistle and called a foul on Tendou but did not show a card.

However, Tendou still spread his hands with an "incredulous" look, as if the referee had done something terrible to him.

"TJ, you need to watch your actions!"

Hearing this, the referee couldn't help but laugh.

"SIR! I didn't touch a hair on him! This is a dive! You know, he's a Barça man! They're the best at this!"

He felt that this kid's mouth was really too vicious. If the Barça fans heard this, they would be so angry their whole family would be insulted.

Coutinho, seeing that the referee had not taken any action, immediately got up and spread his arms to complain. Where was the slightest hint of injury?

Barça is truly a magical team. You can always see medical miracles happen to them!

...

A free-kick opportunity for Barça.

Messi personally took it.

Alisson immediately directed his teammates to set up a wall.

With a whistle, Messi took a run-up and kicked the ball into the center of the Liverpool penalty area.

No.

The back post!

A flash of inspiration in Tendou's mind. The picture in the future showed him that the ball, with a violent spin, would fly to the back post.

And then, the Uruguayan would suddenly burst out from the crowd and score with a tap-in.

Time seemed to rewind.

The ball was already in the air. Tendou did not jump but immediately rushed to the back post of the wall.

As expected, the ball changed its trajectory in mid-air and flew to the back post. At that position, Suárez had indeed started his run.

However, before he could get a shot off, a 1.9-meter-tall figure charged in front of him.

Suárez was startled. Without a second thought, he immediately went for the shot.

Thwack! The ball was blocked out for a corner by the outstretched foot of Tendou, who had already anticipated it.

"Barça's free kick!"

"Messi takes it!"

"He doesn't shoot! A cross!"

"Back post! Suárez suddenly appears! Danger!!!"

The on-site Liverpool commentator shot to his feet, his eyes filled with terror.

But the next second, Tendou shot out and neutralized the danger with his long leg.

"TJ!"

"A world-class clearance!"

"Beautiful! He has destroyed the Uruguayan's certain goal!"

"Suárez is holding his head in disbelief!"

"..."

It wasn't just Suárez. In the technical area, Valverde also had a look of disbelief.

Seeing the certain goal being blocked, he slammed the ground with both hands.

The fans at Anfield let out a sigh of relief, then applauded vigorously and shouted Tendou's name.

However, the crisis was not completely over yet.

Barça still had a corner kick opportunity.

They took a short corner. After all, the Barça players' heading ability had never been very good.

After all, core players like Messi and Suárez were all under 1.8 meters tall.

Such a height gives no advantage in aerial duels.

The ball came to Messi's feet.

The Argentine superstar cut inside horizontally, dancing like an elf in Liverpool's dense penalty area.

Robertson quickly came forward but was beaten by a fake shot and a feint.

Van Dijk quickly moved to cover. Messi, without looking up, suddenly poked the ball forward.

A god's-eye-view through pass, it went through Liverpool's dense defensive line.

And Suárez, the Uruguayan, once again, like a cat that had smelled fish, suddenly appeared on the ball!

The Liverpool fans' breathing hitched.

At the critical moment, it was Tendou again who saw through Barça's intention and slid to clear the ball.

However, this time, luck was not on Liverpool's side. The ball deflected off Tendou's shot and landed in front of Coutinho.

By the time Arnold realized something was wrong, it was already too late.

He had just turned when the Brazilian unleashed a "cloud-piercing arrow," a long shot that pierced through Liverpool's goal.

Alisson threw his body with all his might but could not save the team.

1:0!

Barça had turned the tables, scoring a priceless away goal at Anfield.

After scoring, Coutinho celebrated wildly on the Anfield pitch, which was undoubtedly rubbing salt in the wounds of the Liverpool fans.

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