Arsenal's locker room.

The atmosphere was heavy.

Wenger patiently explained the tactical arrangements for the second half.

Wilshere lowered his head, his mind filled with Havertz's close marking, helpless, like a diamond-level player being crushed by a bronze noob.

Cazorla wiped the sweat from his brow with a dry towel.

He suddenly felt that the world of football was a cycle: after Pirlo and Xavi retired, another Li Kang emerged.

....

The fifteen-minute half-time break ended quickly.

The players from both sides returned to the pitch.

"Good evening, viewers, welcome back!"

"Leverkusen has made its first substitution, with Bellarabi replacing Brandt!"

"The most familiar like-for-like substitution."

"They still need a counter-attacking point up front, and Bellarabi's speed is very threatening!"

....

With the referee's whistle.

The second half officially began.

Kießling kicked off, passing the ball back to Li Kang.

The ball went through several quick passes.

And returned to Bellarabi's feet.

He decisively burst forward!

Pa!

He hadn't gone far!

When the ball was easily intercepted by Sanchez's thick thighs!

Arsenal's formation quickly spread to the wings.

The ball rolled to Bellerin's feet!

"The ball was lost too quickly!"

"Arsenal's tactics in the second half are simpler and more direct!"

The stands of the BayArena.

Roared with a tidal wave of sound!

"Co

In 2015, the five major leagues had not yet implemented VAR video assistant referees.

Bellarabi grew up playing street football in the slums, and didn't care if he was offside or not; he just complained.

The referee hesitated slightly, looking at the linesman.

The linesman waved his left hand, the yellow flag in his right hand fluttering in the wind.

The goal stands.

Wenger smiled.

Top squeezed the mineral water bottle, somewhat annoyed. Were they caught off guard by Arsenal's set-piece tactics?

He gestured to the players on the field, pressing down hard with both hands!

He turned to the flustered coaching staff and shouted:

"Calm down!"

"Keep calm!"

"Damn it! Think fast! How do we free Li Kang!"