Bad luck seems to be following Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
(Baonghean.vn) - In the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals early this morning (April 13th), at the Etihad Stadium, PSG were eliminated with an aggregate score of 3-2. It seems that bad luck, a hallmark of Zlatan, always haunts the team that owns him…
No one can deny Ibra's class and technical skill. Winning the Ballon d'Or for 10 consecutive years is proof that he is an icon of football in this Northern European country. Whether Ibra is heading, assisting, or sprinting and finishing, he exudes an aura of authority. Every time Ibra scores, it creates immense excitement for fans because of the extreme difficulty and unbelievable angles of each shot.
At 34, he remains incredibly strong, still scores regularly, still the envy of many, and a constant nightmare for any defense. Clearly, he has every right to be proud and hold his head high, having won 10 national championships with 5 clubs in 14 seasons, always being a key player in every championship campaign he's played for – an incredibly impressive achievement that few strikers can match.
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| Ibrahimovic is the greatest player in Swedish football history. |
However, Ibrahimovic's biggest obstacle to date remains the Champions League, as he has never once led any of his teams to the final. The label of "player for small matches" obviously clings to him like an indelible stain.
He is helping PSG have a fantastic season in Ligue 1 (the French national championship), cruising towards the finish line with 83 points, 22 points ahead of second-placed Lions. However, in the Champions League, Ibrahimovic once again disappointed PSG fans as the "City of Lights" team was eliminated in the quarter-finals by English side Manchester City.
The reason wasn't entirely his fault, but fans implicitly considered it a "jinx" for the Swedish player.
In the first leg in France, Ibrahimovic failed to beat goalkeeper Joe Hart, resulting in a 2-2 draw. He was also largely ineffective in the second leg this morning (April 13th) at the Etihad Stadium, leading to PSG's elimination with an aggregate score of 3-2. Once again, Ibrahimovic's bad luck seems to have kicked off, forcing PSG to sing a "sad song" on Europe's most glamorous stage – the Champions League.
Witnessing his outstanding performance in the round of 16, French fans were hoping the 34-year-old would lead the team to the final and bring the prestigious Champions League trophy back to glamorous Paris. However, at the Etihad Stadium, Ibra delivered a terrible performance.
The 34-year-old had two excellent opportunities to score, but he was thwarted by goalkeeper Joe Hart in the final moments. The number 10 also failed to demonstrate his usual leadership qualities, creating no chances for his teammates.
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| Ibrahimovic's bad luck in the Champions League left him with no choice but to hang his head in shame. |
Ibra's dream of winning the most prestigious club competition in Europe truly turned out to be an unfulfilled dream, as he woke up startled and disoriented from his slumber.
The defeat against Man City once again proved that the Swedish player is still unable to change his bad luck in Champions League battles.
Kim Thuy
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