Chapter 470: Achieve greatness or become ordinary? The battle that determines the Golden Goal!
On the eve of a war, coaches and players from both sides often start wars of words in the air to influence their opponents.
Whether it is belittling the opponent, making harsh words, setting off smoke bombs, or offering poisoned milk, it is just a means of psychological warfare.
The purpose is to show the enemy's weakness, confuse the opponent, or demoralize the opponent.
As the captain of Real Madrid, it is not surprising that Ramos made such confident remarks in front of the media.
After all, as the king and last champion of the Champions League, and a super knife-wielding defender who has scored in two Champions League finals, he definitely has the confidence and qualifications to say such words.
In addition to Ramos, Ronaldo, Real Madrid’s top player, also said in an interview with a TV station that he is looking forward to playing against Ling Feng again.
And he believes that Real Madrid is one step ahead of Manchester United. He is confident that he will have a wonderful game with Manchester United and win the final victory!
The remarks of Ramos and Ronaldo were also widely publicized by the Spanish media.
Marca even wrote the news directly, pointing out that Mourinho has not led a team to the Champions League final in seven years.
Then compare Zidane's great achievements of reaching the Champions League finals for two consecutive years.
Look, in just two years of coaching, Zidane reached the Champions League finals twice and won the championship once.
What about Mourinho?
Was fired by wealthy clubs twice and never reached the Champions League final in seven years.
Finally, they said bluntly:
Mourinho has exhausted his talents!
The football philosophy of the former best coach in the world has been abandoned by the times and has lost its magic!
After the news and remarks from the Spanish media reached the British Peninsula, they were immediately regarded by the British media as a provocation to British football!
Manchester United, as a local newspaper in Manchester and the mouthpiece of Manchester United, responded directly:
In 2003, Mourinho led Porto to win despite being not favored. First Champions League title;
Seven years later, in 2010, Mourinho once again led the Inter Milan formed by the "League of Losers" to defeat the Bundesliga hegemon Bayern Munich;
Now, exactly seven years later, in 2017, he Once again, he led Manchester United to the Champions League final without being favored!
So, who will have the last laugh in this final, do you still need to ask? !
It is worth mentioning that, in addition to the British media that have responded one after another, the "Daily Mail", which has always liked to do things, took a different approach and published an article full of "building character". article.
The newspaper elaborated in the article five factors that make the "Galaxy" likely to win the Champions League.
In their view, the only two people Manchester United can rely on in the final are Mourinho and Ling Feng.
There are many factors that are enough to ensure that Real Madrid wins the final championship:
The first factor is the sudden outbreak of Real Madrid's number one Ronaldo, who regained his form in the knockout rounds!
After scoring eight goals in the past three knockout games, Ronaldo has scored ten goals in this Champions League.
The status is hot!
Moreover, as early as last year's European Cup semi-finals, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ling Feng had already staged a head-to-head confrontation.
At that time, Portugal, led by Ronaldo, defeated England, led by Ling Feng.
Therefore, facing Ling Feng, his defeated opponent, Ronaldo has a psychological advantage!
The second factor is the habit of winning!
Real Madrid has reached the Champions League finals three times in the past four years and has become accustomed to the Champions League finals.
Moreover, Real Madrid has not lost a final since 1981!
If there is a team that can successfully defend the Champions League, who else but Real Madrid?
The third factor is the luxurious depth of substitutes!
Real Madrid has "starters" on the bench who are just unable to enter the starting lineup due to fierce competition.
This season, substitute players such as Morata, Ronaldo, Asensio, Isco, Vazquez, and Kovacic have jointly contributed 56 goals and 45 assists to Real Madrid!
The difference in strength between the starting lineup and the substitute lineup is very small!
This is the background of Galaxy Battleship!
The fourth factor is captain Ramos, who has repeatedly saved the team at critical moments in the Champions League finals!
Among the Real Madrid fan base, there is a jingle of "watch Benzema in good times, watch Ronaldo in bad times, and watch Ramos in desperate times!"
Whether it is good times, bad times, or even desperate times, Real Madrid will always have heroes to step forward!
The fifth factor is Zidane.
No matter how disorganized the players are on the court, the bald man who plays tricks on the sidelines can always lead the team to win the game!
The unique metaphysical football in football, you won’t believe it until you see it!
Of course, this wave of reverse manipulation is just to paralyze the opponent, and then give Real Madrid a mouthful of poison!
However, while the media from both sides were engaged in a war of words, Manchester United, who was involved, was very quiet.
Some people think this is definitely not in line with Mourinho's operation!
You know, Manchester United coach Mourinho is a master who always likes to play psychological warfare with his opponents in front of the media!
Sure enough, this master of psychological warfare did not disappoint them!
Of course Mourinho knows what his opponents and the media are saying, just to undermine his team's self-confidence and morale.
Therefore, he first prohibited his disciples from accepting any form of interviews to avoid being affected by the media.
Then he stepped forward like a lone hero and accepted an interview with the TV station:
“Real Madrid is very powerful, but I don’t think they are invincible.”
“ This game will be difficult, maybe the most difficult game for us all season."
Then, he deliberately suggested that Bale, who was in the BBC combination, had been treated unfairly at Real Madrid.
This season, Bale has missed sixteen La Liga games due to ankle and calf injuries, and was suspended for two games due to a red card in the 3-3 draw with Las Palmas.
Affected by injuries and a sharp reduction in playing time, the Welshman, who played at the peak of his Real Madrid career last year and performed well in the European Cup, has suffered a serious decline this season.
Last season, he scored 20 goals and provided 12 assists in the league;
This season, he only scored nine goals and provided three assists.
Because of this, Zidane used Isco and James Ronaldo to replace Bale, which also achieved good results.
With the decline in his status within the team and his role as a substitute, it is no secret that Bell's relationship with the club has become rigid.
On the eve of the Champions League final, Bell also said in an interview that he hoped to start in the final.
Therefore, Mourinho also took advantage of the topic and publicly praised Bell, and believed that with Bell's ability, he should not sit on the bench to watch the final.
Bell is Lafayette's designated core for building the second phase of the Galaxy Battleship, and he is also the candidate to replace Ronaldo. It's a pity that Ancelotti does not believe that Bell can replace Ronaldo's core position.
Ever since, after firing Ancelotti last season, Lafayette found the more obedient Benitez.
In the first half of the season, Benitez vigorously established Bell's core position, allowing the Welshman to have more ball rights and firing rights, and a wider range of activities.
This also allowed Bell to have the best season of his career.
At the same time, it is vigorously weakening the tactical status and voice of locker room bosses such as Ronaldo and Ramos.
Unfortunately, Benitez's reforms did not succeed, so he dismissed get out of class in a hurry and ushered in the era of Zidane.
This season, Bell really failed to live up to expectations, his body was too glassy, and coupled with changes in the team's tactics, he gradually lost his main position.
However, as the core person he has appointed, will Lafayette ask Zidane to send the injured Bale in the final, thus causing a disagreement with Zidane?
This is unknown.
After provoking Real Madrid in front of the media, returning to Carrington base and in front of his disciples, Mourinho changed A set of rhetoric:
"Perhaps no one expects us to win this final. However, I know very well that we have the ability to defeat all opponents!"
"Perhaps among you Some people have already stepped onto the stage of the Champions League final and tried the taste of the Champions League championship. But, believe me, the opportunity to win the Champions League championship is not easy to come by.”
"When this precious opportunity to win, which may be only once in your career, is placed in front of you, do you seize it or let it slip away from your fingertips?"
"Achieve greatness or become ordinary, The choice is in your hands!”
As the only coach in the world with S-level skills, Mourinho’s highly contagious words also successfully ignited his disciples. Strong fighting spirit and desire for championship.
You can see it just from the training attitude and everyone's mental outlook.
And Lingfeng can’t wait to compete with the strongest club in the Champions League final!
Lead a declining established giant, step on the corpse of the Champions League king, and win the Champions League championship and even the Ballon d'Or?
This "Red Devils Revival and Rebirth" script is much more interesting than the original "Real Madrid breaks the curse of defending the title" script! !
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As the preparations for the two sides were in full swing, time unknowingly entered June and came to the eve of the final.
To warm up, Sky Sports also produced a special preview program for the Champions League final.
"Football Gentleman" Lineker served as the host of the program, and then invited three program guests with high status in football:
One is Gary Neighbor, the former captain of Manchester United who once represented Manchester United in the Champions League final. Weir;
The other is Liverpool star Jamie Carragher, who once represented Liverpool in the Champions League final;
The last one, once represented Real Madrid and won the Champions League championship, and at the end of his career Real Madrid legend Salgado came to the Premier League to play in this year!
Before the start of the program, both sides of the finals also announced the roster for the competition.
For Real Madrid, Bell and Carvajal, who had missed the second leg of the semi-finals due to injuries, all returned, and the Galacticos were able to face the Red Devils and Manchester United with their strongest lineup.
It is worth mentioning that Zidane’s son Enzo Zidane was also selected for this list.
However, being selected for the squad does not mean being able to play.
Looking back, Zidane just wanted his son to follow the team and experience the atmosphere of the Champions League final.
As for Manchester United, basically all players are present and there are no injured players.
Including "Little Pig" Swainsteiger, who has played very little time this season, and youth training youngster McTominay also received valuable opportunities to go to the Millennium Stadium in Wales with the team.
After the program started, footage of past historical confrontations between the two teams was played.
Speaking of which, on the highest stage of the Champions League, Manchester United has never taken advantage of Real Madrid.
In the past three encounters in the Champions League knockout rounds, Real Madrid eliminated Manchester United and advanced to the next round.
However, the most recent Champions League clash dates back to the quarter-finals of the Champions League in the 2012-13 season.
Four years have passed, and the lineups of both sides have undergone major changes.
However, judging from the past record, Real Madrid absolutely crushed Manchester United!
So, as a Real Madrid star, Salgado, when faced with the question "Which team do you favor more?", also firmly believed that Real Madrid, with more experience in the finals and a strong lineup, will win here. The last laugh in a peak showdown.
As a mortal enemy, Carragher also believes that Real Madrid has a better chance of winning.
As the former captain and star of Manchester United, Neville is firmly on the side of Manchester United!
"The current Manchester United is no longer the Manchester United of last season!"
"Mourinho has brought huge changes to the team. The most important thing is to make Ling Feng closer to the goal and make him more "Destructive"
"In contrast, although Cristiano is still efficient this season, he is more like a pure shooter on the court and needs strong support from the midfielder and teammates."
< br>Then, Neville began to list Ling Feng's personal data and his performance in key games.
Finally concluded:
"As long as Ling Feng performs normally, Manchester United will have a chance to defeat Real Madrid!"
After expressing their personal opinions, the guests also made their own lineup predictions and score predictions.
This season, Manchester United mainly plays the 4231 formation, and Real Madrid mainly plays the 433 formation. There is basically no room for change.
In terms of the starting lineup, there are several positions that can be considered:
For example, as Manchester United’s left winger, should you choose Martial or Rashford;
For example, will Bell start, so that the BBC combination will reunite in the Champions League final, or will Isco or Ronaldo take his place?
Another example is the choice of Manchester United central defender partner
And Sky Sports After this special program was broadcast, it was also recognized by a large number of fans.
The famous England players who have always liked it also tweeted in support of Manchester United on social media.
Even former Manchester United legend Beckham, who played for Real Madrid, chose to side with Manchester United.
With the media building momentum and hype, for a while, the attention of the world's football world was attracted by this final.
Unknowingly, Real Madrid, the "Emperor Champions League Devil", has become the last hurdle on the road to Manchester United's revival!
Only by defeating Real Madrid in the Champions League final can Manchester United return to the top of football and complete a great revival!
For Ling Feng, he also ushered in a key battle in his career!
Real Madrid, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, is the obstacle for Manchester United to return to the top of Europe and for him to become the best in the world.
If he loses to Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo, he loses the hope of winning the Ballon d'Or;
If he defeats Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo, he can officially break Melo's monopoly on the Ballon d'Or and become a new era player. The first person in the world!
(End of this chapter)