Football: My AI System Provides Max-Level Predictions-Chapter 804 - 574: The Guardian Urges Tang Long to Give Up the Golden Boot and Chase the Champions League, but Coach Guardiola Wants Him to Beat C Luo Twice! (2)

"Cristiano Ronaldo, with years of experience accumulated on the Champions League stage, has steadily taken a significant lead on the scoring list step by step."

"If all goes well, breaking his own single-season 17-goal record in the Champions League this season is almost a certainty, and even surpassing 20 goals is not a mere fantasy."

"From the perspective of individual goals, Tang Long aiming to surpass C Ronaldo in the Champions League is as difficult as reaching the sky."

"However, under Guardiola's meticulous leadership and with the unified efforts of his teammates, defeating Real Madrid is not entirely impossible for Manchester City."

The Guardian's article seems to be subtly advising Tang Long to temporarily put aside the dispute over individual goals with C Ronaldo and focus more energy on the overall balance of the team.

Meanwhile, the Manchester Evening News expressed their views more straightforwardly.

"In the first leg match against Atletico Madrid, Guardiola made a brilliant decision in the second half to pull Tang Long back from the forward line to a midfielder position. This decision disrupted Atletico Madrid's tactical deployment like a bomb, truly a master stroke."

"People won't forget the outstanding performance Tang Long had as a midfielder during Pellegrini's tenure, and Guardiola remembers it well too. He knows that while Tang Long shines brightly on the forward line, the role he can play as a midfielder has a greater overall contribution to the team."

The Manchester Evening News also specifically praised Tang Long's spirit of sacrifice.

"A young man fiercely competing with C Ronaldo for the Champions League Golden Boot, willingly accepting the coach's tactical deployment, voluntarily retreating from the forward line to a midfielder position — such a broad mindset is not something every young person has."

"In Tang Long, we truly see the spirit of selfless sacrifice, exceptional discipline, and outstanding versatility."

"If Manchester City successfully lifts the Champions League trophy this season, then without a doubt, the greatest hero will surely be him!"

Manchester City's assistant coach Chiwo has naturally noticed these widespread reports.

From the bottom of his heart, Chiwo eagerly anticipates Manchester City to blaze a trail in the Champions League, reaching the peak symbolizing the highest glory in European football;

He also hopes Tang Long can surpass C Ronaldo in the competition for the Champions League Golden Boot, securing this personal honor — if that day comes, it is both Tang Long's glory and Chiwo's pride!

However, being a defender by nature, he knows well that it is often difficult to have both fish and bear's paw; sometimes, for the team's overall benefit, individual players have to make sacrifices.

For example, Chiwo's former teammate at Inter, the Cameroonian forward Eto'o, once sacrificed greatly to play as a wing-back for defense during Inter's treble-winning period.

Although he understands the reasoning, when faced with these widespread reports focusing on the Champions League Golden Boot competition and team tactical arrangements daily, Chiwo's mind is always shrouded by a layer of unease, lingering with a trace of worry difficult to dispel.

He fears that Guardiola's tactical deployment might inadvertently affect the relationship between Tang Long and himself.

"I know Tang so well; he may not speak much usually, but his desire to win is intensely strong. If he eventually loses to C Ronaldo in the Champions League Golden Boot race, he might resent Guardiola's tactical arrangements. I hope this decision doesn't ruin their relationship."

Chiwo kept repeating these words in his mind, his steps unconsciously moving towards Guardiola's office.

He planned to discuss this matter thoroughly with Guardiola in hopes of finding a proper solution.

However, as he reached the door, he stopped. From the office, bursts of hearty laughter could be heard.

Chiwo feigned ignorance as he passed by, sneaking a glance inside~

To his surprise, he saw Tang Long and Guardiola sitting on the sofa, happily chatting with relaxed and joyful smiles on their faces, seemingly having a very harmonious relationship.

Chiwo hesitated slightly at the sight, thinking that given their good relationship, he might not need to intervene further, and he turned to leave.

Inside the office of Manchester City's head coach, Guardiola looked at Tang Long with a serious expression, speaking firmly: "Listen, we've come this far to this critical stage, so I'll be straightforward."

"For four years at Barça, I completely overshadowed Real Madrid! During those four years, I only allowed Mourinho to snatch one League Champion title from my hands."

"But last season, with Bayern, we lost 2-3 to them in the Champions League final, Tang, remember!"

At this point, Guardiola's smile suddenly disappeared, replaced by a serious demeanor.

Tang Long nodded slightly, his thoughts quickly pulled back to last May, to that intense Champions League final.

At that time, he watched the match live with Ronaldo, Ranocchia, Bonazzoli, and others; the tense and exciting scene remains vivid in his mind, how could he not remember?

At the time, Bonazzoli said to Tang Long with an envious look: