Chapter 1 The Allianz Arena

The Champions League match day arrived in Germany. The Allianz Arena in Munich, with its circular shape, looked like a white rubber dinghy from afar, or a white castle subway station. Bayern fans in red jerseys swarmed out, the platform was full of security personnel, and vendors had set up stalls early, turning the road to the stadium into a red stream of jerseys, scarves, and team flags. Scalpers waved tickets in their hands, coldly watching tourists haggling over prices. Tonight's showdown was guaranteed to sell out. Red seats around the Allianz Arena were filled with reporters. That post-match press conference was destined to be intense. An even more fervent cry responded: "Lee!!!"

Not only Paulaner beer, Munich's iron brother, but also several other German beer brands had erected huge advertising logos nearby, all vying for attention.

"A clash of titans!"

The tone grew more excited. "Score prediction?"

There was nothing wrong with that statement. As the minibus moved away from the crowd, Lee Kang put away his tablet, took out a large bottle of green tangerine-flavored bubble gum from his backpack, hesitated, and put it back. "Bayern's overall strength is weaker than Arsenal's. You have always been the nemesis of Premier League teams."

Banners and posters were held up low. In the Cctv5 studio, "Mr. Ka, why is Müller's name not on the starting lineup for that game again? How can you keep me on the bench?"

Seven minibuses drove into the stadium one after the other.

Duan, with his film crew, weaved through the crowd. "Arsenal were massacred by Bayern in the Champions League group stage last season… It's an unpleasant memory, but we believe they will get their revenge tonight!"

Where did the cameraman's lens move?

Duan was quite sensible, picking interviewees who would please his superiors. He immediately focused on a group of hot female fans. Fortunately, the two clubs did not have any irreconcilable hatred. Human nature is like this: when the strength gap in past matches is too large, the stronger side will treat the weaker side gently. "Can Bayern continue their terrifying suppression against Arsenal?"

"Alonso is about to retire. Why not let Kimmich replace him? Kimmich is Bayern's future, why put him back at right back?"

"We're Arsenal fan clubs from all over Europe!"

Night fell. He patiently answered reporters' questions with a "I don't care what they say, I'm not changing" attitude. The girls exuded youthful vitality in every move. "Now broadcasting live is the 2016/17 Champions League Round of 16!"

"Bayern Munich at home against Arsenal!"

The fans sang and drank heartily. "Can Wenger avenge his past defeats tonight?"

"The Allianz Arena is one of the scariest places for Arsenal." There was also a slogan: 'Welcome home, Bastian Schweinsteiger!' "Why is Xhaka playing center back?"

Bayern Munich's mascot, Bernie Bear, transformed into a five-meter-tall behemoth, with the giant doll smiling and welcoming every visiting fan. Its pectoral muscles even vibrated. Arsenal was being bombarded by the German media. The photo on the wall was a dynamically changing LED screen. Only the last piece of gum remained. The Bayern anthem floated in the air. Arsenal lightly tapped the table and said, "Tonight's game will be intense. As a spectator, you will quickly be immersed in the game." "Cctv5! Cctv5! Good evening, viewers." "Lee will create club history!"

On the way to the locker room, he couldn't help but subconsciously touch the photos on the wall. The stepped structure. "Let's wait and see!"

"Let's interview some Bayern Munich fans first!"

Security personnel were on high alert, facing the enemy. The fans on both sides of the street were boiling!

They eagerly expressed their opinions. "Arsenal are annoying, but I won't experiment during the game like Guardiola. Lee can't break through Bayern's goal as easily as before." "Because Arsenal have their own hero! Qikuaiwenxue."

Duan, with his cameraman, struggled to break through the defense and finally found a group of Arsenal fans. He saw his photo - was that the live broadcast that Cctv5 could see?

The next moment, Ma hurriedly reminded him: "Don't dawdle! Not many old buddies here want him to return to Bayern. This game is hard to predict. Bayern are very stable this season and have always been Arsenal's kryptonite." "Because of his advertisement, we've been drinking Fest beer for the past two seasons!"

Bastian Schweinsteiger was immediately moved beyond words. As the sun set, Wenger smiled and nodded. He would not refute reporters in public interviews. The "shell" of the Allianz Arena glowed sternly. Duan, wearing a large windbreaker, wanted to ask if they were cold. Thus, the Bayern home stadium's auditorium was much more impressive than many other top clubs. "If Arsenal can score, that person can only be Lee. He is a genius who went from the Bundesliga to the world!"

More than ten thousand fans poured into the Allianz Arena - the chicken leg was delicious!

- In such cold weather, wearing so much, the German dragon riders are indeed physically superior. Bayern fans are too round and confident. Bayern Munich's midfield is a club of stars. A "beer tent" was set up outside the home stadium!

"Cctv5! Cctv5! Good evening, viewers. We are now in Munich, Germany, at the Allianz Arena. Tonight we will witness a Champions League feast with you!"

"Arsenal are on the right path, they will overcome all past nightmares." The main stage, like a giant gem, held Paulaner beer and Coca-Cola. "If Arsenal lose at home, how will you accept the fans' anger?"

The surrounding streets and alleys were invaded by a red tide, as if the clouds had also been dyed red. He raised his hand and smiled at the fans. The starting lineup was announced an hour in advance. "We are from…"

"Lee!!!"

"I predict 2:1!"

German female fans were very generous and did not resist being interviewed. Bastian Schweinsteiger returned to his birthplace. "Pulisic used to be too, but was captured this season." "Can Lee Kang become the King of the Allianz again?"

- Don't forget, Lee also hard-counters Bayern. "Lee!!!"

He looked at the fans outside the window with a blank expression, and inadvertently remembered Wang De's instructions: be enthusiastic to supporters and save your gum.