As soon as the whistle sounded to end the first half, a group of people stood up in the bar and rushed to the toilet.
The pace of the game was so fast that many people didn't have time to go to the toilet, for fear that the two teams would score a goal just in time to pee...
"Don't crowd, don't crowd! Line up!"
"That's right, don't jump in line!"
There were shouts and shouts coming from the toilet door.
Of course, not everyone rushed to the bathroom, and some people didn't drink much at all in the first half.
The reason is the same as those who didn't go to the toilet. It's also because the game is fast-paced and I'm so nervous and fascinated by it that I completely forget to drink. This way, I don't have to compete with others for the toilet...
They shared the same view as the two CCTV commentators. Everyone believed that this game was indeed the most exciting first half they had ever seen. At the same time, they were also worried about the Pirates' physical fitness in the second half.
After all, they played one more Copa del Rey final.
The Kings of Madrid began to prepare for the Champions League after the league ended, but the Pirates of Madrid had to prepare for the Copa del Rey final first.
It’s the 26th after finishing the Copa del Rey, and it’s only five days until the Champions League final on June 1st.
"...I think the King played like this on purpose, wanting to wear down the Pirates' physical fitness. If they continue to play like this, the Pirates players may not be able to run even after seventy-five minutes..."
"I think Parotti should adjust his strategy in the second half and not keep playing at the pace of the Kings, otherwise he will be led into a ditch..."
"In fact, in the last ten minutes of the first half, the Pirates could have slowed down..."
"Although, if they slow down the pace, they won't have such a good first half..."
"Hey! I'd rather the Pirates play ugly, but win the championship!"
"Me too!"
“Couldn’t agree more!”
"Compared with the scene and the championship, the championship is definitely more important!"
"What are you talking about? Only elementary school students make choices. Of course adults want it! Why can't they play well and win championships?"
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"...I don't think playing one more Copa del Rey final than the Kings is a disadvantage for us. Because we still have a high-quality game to maintain our status in the past ten days, while the Kings can only play with the youth team.
Warm-up match. For professional players, what is the difference between six days of rest and ten days of rest? Four extra days of rest may not necessarily make them better physically."
In the locker room at halftime, head coach Parotti still spoke to the team in his calm and soothing tone.
"But this doesn't stop many people from thinking that our physical fitness is not good. This is actually an opportunity. If the King thinks so too, it would be better. So we have to increase the speed and rhythm at the beginning of the second half."
Parotti shook his fist.
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Roy Wei punched his palm:
"It doesn't matter how the Pirates will play in the second half, just stick to the way we play. Attack, attack faster! If the Pirates want to defend, then we will make them unable to defend! If they want to attack, then confront them
Attack! We are the one who takes the lead, and we are the one who takes the initiative. Let us lead them by the nose like we did in the first half!"
Although both sides had chances in the first half, Royvi believed that the Kings had more chances.
Especially today, Melli felt very good in front of the goal, which made Royvi feel that he still had the upper hand against the Madrid Pirates.
The whole team's tactics are basically arranged around Melli.
In order to give full play to his strengths, he created a "corridor" between the opponent's back line and forward line, with Vandenberg and Cerrados in front, and Dudu Carlos and Estrom behind.
The area between the two lines is completely left to Melli, allowing him to kick with his hands and feet.
This arrangement allows Melly to find the passing target and route at any time when encountering the Pirates' defense. He can pass it to the retreating strike partner, or he can pass it back to Dudu Carlos and Eduard on the forward line.
Strome, hit the wall with the opponent to cooperate.
In addition, when he cuts inside, there is right back Patin Garcia on the wing behind him. On the one hand, he can meet him, and on the other hand, he can also contain Madrid Pirates' left back Ion Martinez.
In this way, Melli can shoot the ball himself, move the football away, or pass it into space to create murderous opportunities.
It can be said that Melli's ability with the ball was brought into full play.
Although this relies heavily on Melli's performance, look at Melli's performance in the first half. As long as he can continue that performance, the Kings can suppress the Pirates.
Although Royvi was very upset when Hulay scored, but now he is very grateful to Hulay for that world-famous goal.
Because it was such a wonderful goal that greatly stimulated Melli.
That ball was enough for me, the head coach, to pull Melli through ten minutes of mobilization work!
It was also Hulay's outstanding performance that stimulated Melli last season, allowing him to show off his power in the second half of the league, especially in the Champions League... Royvi tasted the sweetness at that time, and now plans to enjoy Melli and Melli again in the Champions League final.
Hulay competition dividends.
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After Parotti finished saying what he should say as a head coach, he stepped aside.
Then without him saying anything else, captain Juan Ramirez stepped forward.
He waved for everyone to stand up from their seats and form a circle.
The players were in the middle, and the coaches and staff were in the outer circle. They also took videos with their mobile phones.
Ramirez in the "Center of the Circle" said to everyone: "To hell with those who said that we did not have a Champions League final, we played probably the most exciting forty-five minutes in the history of the Champions League! Although we were one goal behind, I
Not frustrated because I firmly believe we will win it back in the second half...I never doubted that, I believe in every one of you, guys! I believe in you!"
Then he pointed at his teammates one by one and said:
"Jonathan (Haywell), your performance on the goal line puts us all at ease. As Hu said, you are our 'dad'!"
Everyone burst into laughter.
"Riva (Moreno), your hard work makes you look taller than Jonathan. You are the most powerful central defender I have ever seen at a height of 1.82 meters!"
"Danny (Drew), this is your first season at Pirates, but you have conquered all of us. Kepa (Armantegui) is also proud of your performance!"
Veteran central defender Kepa Amantegui, who had been pushed to the bench by Drew, nodded: "Juan is right."
Ramirez continued: "Ion (Martinez), you are facing off against Melli on the left. Your task is very heavy, but you can also actively go forward and participate in the attack. Continue in the second half and push Melli back.
!Let him also taste the taste of eating ashes behind you!"
"Jose (Erazusta), your balance on the right wing is impressive, and you are always focused and rarely make mistakes! You are the 'insurance' of our defense."
"Cardoso (Tonini), you have caused a lot of trouble on the left for the Kings on the right. You always give us wonderful performances!"
"Ismael (Kamara), your arrival has raised the sails of the pirate ship! In the second half, you can continue to attack their Fonseca on the wing and in the ribs. The media said that Fonseca is the first left back, but
He is a little embarrassed when facing you!"
"Milos (Vukovich), it's a pleasure to work with you, and I'm happy to be your bodyguard. I will continue to protect your back in the second half, so play with confidence!"
"Maxi (Carey)...'MAX', to me, you are unique, I don't need to say anything more, because you can do anything!"
"Finally...Hu Lai."
When Ramirez read Hulay's name, everyone present turned their eyes to their number fourteen.
"Go score us a goal!"
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Cerrados looked at Melli in the locker room and said: "You said you would use a Champions League champion to bid me farewell. I hope you will do what you said."
Merry said: "Don't worry, captain. I will do what I say."
Cerrados nodded and looked at the others: "Today is the last game of my career. It is a very happy thing to be able to use the Champions League final as my farewell game. But it is also inevitable. Because
My team is called 'Kings of Madrid'. We are the kings of football, and our tradition is victory and championship. It is an honor for all of us to play for this team emblem, and we want to defend this jersey!"
He pulled up the team emblem on the chest of his jersey and showed it to all his teammates.
"There are forty-five minutes left in the game. During these forty-five minutes, no matter what happens, we must remember that we are the kings! And the pirates... can always only be pirates!"
"Well said, Alexandra." Head coach Roy Wei, who had been watching with arms folded, stood up, "The king is the king, and pirates can always only be pirates!"