Spanish media are very optimistic about Valencia's advance to the final of this season's UEFA Cup. As Atletico Madrid also took the lead in another semi-final, Spanish media are looking forward to the Spanish civil war in the final!

Braga's visit to Valencia seems insignificant. Compared with the strong teams Valencia has encountered in the European war in the past decade, Braga is naturally an unknown person.

At the pre-match press conference, Yartim was rarely a little tough.

"Valencia did perform well in the first round and got a relatively advantageous result, but we are not without a chance. It will never be easy for them to eliminate us at home!

Braga is the only remaining Portuguese team in the European game now. We hope to defend the honor of Portuguese football and perform better on this stage!”

Emery was much more low-key, saying that Braga was able to equalize the score in the first leg in adversity, which proved that their combat effectiveness exceeded expectations, but Valencia would not let them take away the victory at Mestalia Stadium.

There is nothing to make a fuss about the semifinals.

Tang Hong visited Valencia's home court Mestalia with the team. Before the game, Bayano came to Tang Hong seriously in the locker room, stretched out his right hand and stroked it on his forehead. Tang Hong looked at Bayano, who was muttering and couldn't hear clearly what he was talking about. After the opponent's hand left his forehead, he asked: "What is this for?"

Bayano said solemnly: "This is the blessing technique I learned from a witch in my hometown. You will definitely perform very well today. If you score a goal, remember to get 20% of the prize."

Tang Hong curled his lips and said, "Everyone takes turns touching my forehead. I might as well stop scoring the goal. After scoring the goal, I will give you some bonuses."

The bonus is definitely a joke, but no one knows whether Bayano's witchcraft is useful or not.

In the locker room, Yartim began to give the team a lot of blood and talk about the club team honors and seasonal achievements and other demagogue words, which are actually quite effective. After all, these are what they pursue every season as players.

Being able to win the league championship is enough to make them record in history. If they can reach the UEFA Cup final and win the cup, then they will definitely be the legend of the club!

Of course, what is more realistic is that if they achieve higher results and receive more honors, their future will naturally be brighter. Even if they stay in Braga and do not move, at least they should be no problem to increase their salary.

After motivating morale, the Braga generals walked out of the locker room and came to the player channel to line up to prepare for the battle.

Tang Hong glanced at Valencia's starting lineup today, which was somewhat changed from a week ago. It seems that Valencia's style of playing back home may also change.

The starting players of the two teams made their debut in high spirits. The atmosphere of Mestalia Stadium is warm. Valencia fans naturally look forward to their team reaching the UEFA Cup final after the game!

"Good evening for all the audience. Welcome to the second leg of the UEFA Cup semi-finals in the 2011-2012 European Cup.

In the first leg, the two teams drew 3:3 at the Municipal Stadium. Valencia returned to home today. Basically, as long as she did not lose to Braga, she could eliminate her opponent and reach the final of the UEFA Cup this season.

Today Emery arranged a 4231 formation at home.

Goalkeeper: Alves.

Defenders: Ricardo Costa, Baragan, Rami, Alba.

Midfielders: Fegulli, Alberda, Canales, Parejo, Jonas.

Forward: Soldado.

Compared with Valencia's change of lineup and changes in starting players, Braga's side is the same as the starting player a week ago.

They still lined up a 433 formation.

Goalkeeper: Quim.

Defenders: Bayano, Eveton, Coelo, Ezijegile.

Midfielder: Custodio, Barbosa, Amorin.

Forwards: Viana, Lima, Tang Hong.

Okay, the game begins soon, let's see who will advance to the finals of this UEFA Cup in 90 minutes!"

Braga was actually mentally prepared before coming to Valencia. Valencia would definitely be more conservative than in the first round, after all, there is an advantage in the score.

Yartim has not made good changes in his technical and tactical play, and he relies more on the players' on-the-spot performance.

Valencia is more focused on midfield control and balance of defense today, and they do not want to give Braga any defensive flaws that can focus on attacking.

After the referee's whistle rang, Valencia, who played at home, took the lead in kicking off.

They made three passes and two passes in the midfield. Braga's overall defense line retreated, and it seems that he still has to play defensive counterattack tactics. Taking the initiative to push out the offense will inevitably be a dead end for Braga. After all, they have to turn the situation around and score first. Just score first and score early goals are different concepts. Let's take a look at Valencia's posture and state, as well as his own need to gain a foothold in the away game and integrate into the game.

In the 5th minute of the game, Valencia's passing pace in the frontcourt accelerated, and Canales passed the ball in the middle to find Jonas on the left. Alba assisted up and quickly responded from the bottom, and then sent a cross.

Canales stepped forward and tried to form a shot in the penalty area, but was first cleared by Custodio.

Valencia then passed the ball back to the backcourt after taking the ball from the sideline.

They are controlling the rhythm, so they are not in a hurry to launch a continuous fast attack, and then pass the balls to each other to tear up Braga's defensive formation.

In fact, there is nothing to tear apart. Braga made a intensive defense and deliberately compressed the middle lane, giving them enough space to go down the bottom of the lane.

Valencia takes the dominance of the situation on the field, making the game look tepid.

In the 11th minute of the game, Feguli collided with Canales on the right to cooperate with the pass and cut, but when he cut into the penalty area, he was blocked by Coelo and Ezijegile to defend and intercepted him.

Braga immediately instigated a fast attack.

Amorin and Eziyejile cooperated to cope with each other after hitting the wall and passing the ball diagonally to the left of the midfield.

Tang Hong just stopped the ball and saw Feiguli. Alberda came to him. At the same time, the full-back Ricardo Costa in front also stepped forward to join the joint defense, and was about to form an encirclement.

Tang Hong acted to start the dribbling forward, but when Feiguli rushed to him, he stopped the ball and turned around from the outside. He dribbled across the ball and passed by Feiguli who was on the emergency stop, and then shortly passed the ball to Barbosa's feet when Alberda rushed up.

While Barbosa dribbled forward, Tang Hong ran without the ball and rushed forward directly after taking the ball!

When another midfielder Parejo rushed towards Barbosa to intercept, Barbosa made a diagonal pass and sent the ball to the left side outside the penalty area.

Valencia's players unexpectedly saw Lima pulling the side, and the central defender Rami went out to defend against Ricardo Costa, who was about to attack Lima, but the latter hit the ball across the front of the penalty area and left.

From Tang Hong to Barbosa, and then to Lima, Lima finally knocked the ball back diagonally, Braga completed a wonderful and classic triangle transfer.

The generals on Valencia's defense line turned their eyes and suddenly saw the shocking Tang Hong rushing to attack!

It is obvious that Alberda has no chance to interfere or press against Tang Hong from behind.

Tang Hong dribbled into the penalty area, and Rami rushed to the front to intercept. Just as Rami was about to run to Tang Hong, Tang Hong took the lead and kicked the ball behind his left foot and chopped the ball in a direction and cut across!

When Rami stretched out his leg to intercept him, Tang Hong had already crossed the ball with him.

Rami was about to turn around and block it, but the picture that caught her eye was Tang Hong decisively shot in the middle of the penalty area!

The football shot from his right foot flew straight into the upper right corner of the goal like a cannonball, and was hung directly at the dead corner!

Goalkeeper Alves took only one step and raised his hand to surrender!

The Mestalia home team's stands silent in an instant, and many people looked at each other!

Brah added this ball too straightforward!

Tang Hong turned around and roared and rushed towards the corner flag area, and all the generals of Braga rushed to him.

They made the same moves as Tang Hong, raising their right fists as if showing Braga's strength!

"Tang Hong scored in the penalty area! Braga scored first in Mestalia means they were ahead of Valencia in the total score!

Valencia's start was not ideal. Everyone could see that Emery wanted to win the game smoothly, but Valencia lost a sense of blood and impetus. Braga waited patiently for the opportunity. They didn't even have a decent attack 10 minutes before the game, but as long as they were given a chance, they could fight a shocking offensive!

This time Braga's offensive started from the left. After the triangle transmission and cooperation, Tang Hong got rid of the encirclement arranged by Valencia against him. At the same time, the restraining effect of Lima pulling to the side was very good.

When Tang Hong came forward to Lima's pass, he dribbled into the penalty area and used a wonderful outing to get rid of Lami, shook the angle and shot!

The ball was made in one go and it was extremely exciting!

Braga seems to have also summarized his first round experience and made targeted tactical changes to this game.

Valencia must attack with all his strength. The good news is that they only need to equalize the score to get the advantage again!”

Emery frowned and looked a little ugly. He unexpectedly caught him off guard when the defense collapsed instantly. In fact, Braga's style of play did not make too many changes.

However, Lima has a larger range of activities in support, because compared to Tang Hong's ending ability, Lima is definitely inferior, so it is natural for him to create space and opportunities for Tang Hong.

Yartim raised his arms and shouted, after celebrating the goal, he warned the team to stay focused and not to take it lightly because of the lead.

When Tang Hong and his teammates walked back to half, they both paid attention to the reactions of the Valencia generals, and then reminded each other to strengthen their defense and fight back more decisively!
Chapter completed!