The arrival of Su Qing and her parents did not change Gao Shen's schedule.
At noon that day, he specially took them back to his home in the Bay Area.
He had already asked housekeeping to come to the house to clean up, and now they just packed up and moved in.
My parents had long heard that Gao Shen lived in a large house in Naples, but they didn't believe it before. Now that they saw it with their own eyes, they were extremely satisfied with the incomparable sea view and the distant view of Mount Vesuvius opposite.
The only regret is that after this summer, Gao Shen will leave here.
After settling down with his family, Gao Shen returned to Fort Volturno.
Su Qing and others stayed at home to catch up on the jet lag before starting their trip to Naples tomorrow.
Gao Shen has already made arrangements for them. At that time, the club's driver will take them around. On the afternoon of the match day, they will be arranged by the club to take a bus together with the families and friends of all players and employees.
Sent to the Stadio Olimpico in Rome to watch the game.
Although in the capital, the two of them were very gentle and affectionate when they were alone together, and their parents basically acquiesced, Su Qing still chose to live in a room by herself to avoid suspicion. She just played a little trick and chose the room next door to Gao Shen on the same floor.
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They are all people who have been here before, so how could the parents of both parties not know about it?
But he didn't tell the truth, and everyone pretended not to know, leaving enough free space for the young couple who reunited after a long separation.
That night, Gao Shen also rarely worked overtime at the training base and went home early. After having dinner with his parents and others, they excused themselves because they were too tired and went back to their rooms to rest and sleep.
Gao Shen and Su Qing were left behind, their eyes rolled wildly, and they went back to their rooms tacitly.
Not long after, after taking a shower and changing clothes, Gao Shen sneaked into Su Qing's room.
After a ridiculous night, I went to work refreshed and refreshed the next morning.
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In the next three days, Gao Shen basically stayed at Fort Volturno and his home.
The team's decisive battle is imminent, and there will be no trivial matters to disturb Gao Shen at this time. He is also happy to be quiet and concentrate on training his players in Fort Volturno.
Accompanied by the club's driver, Su Qing and her parents traveled around Naples. The first stop was a trip to the Sao Paulo Stadium to visit the tall statues, and also met with Naples' chairman De Laurentiis and general manager Marino.
We were invited to have lunch with them.
Their itineraries don't need to be complicated and complicated, and they are all well-arranged.
Naples is very close to Rome, and the club is the only Serie A team in the city, making it a symbol of the city. Therefore, the decisive battle is imminent, and the whole city is filled with a strong atmosphere of the Champions League final.
Especially when they entered the market area, elements related to the Champions League finals could be seen everywhere.
Not only Naples locals, but also many tourists from surrounding areas and even foreign tourists appeared on the streets of Naples, and they basically came for the Champions League final.
The outside media also paid great attention to this game.
In the history of the Champions League, there have only been six times in the finals when both teams were the current champions of their respective leagues.
This also includes the time in 1993 when French Ligue 1 Marseille was canceled after winning the Ligue 1 championship.
Therefore, the number of times both teams are league champions is very rare.
This is mainly because of the knockout format of the Champions League.
Before the restructuring of the Champions League, only the league champions and defending champions were eligible to participate in the Champions League. At that time, the transfer market in European football was not yet developed. The teams basically relied on their own youth training and the substitute lineup was not strong, which led to their failure in both competitions.
When fighting on one front or even three fronts, the pressure of the game is quite high.
Therefore, before the restructuring, there were only four Champions League finals in which the league champions participated.
After the restructuring, with the birth of the Bosman Law, transfers became more and more common, players moved frequently, and wealthy teams began to search for stars. However, the knockout system determines that the Champions League is full of unpredictability and accidental factors.
Very big.
This has resulted in many teams being able to only focus on one of the fronts. For example, AC Milan has performed very well in the Champions League in recent years, but it has been mediocre in domestic leagues.
After the restructuring, the Champions League final has only been attended by the league champions once, and that was the classic showdown between Manchester United and Bayern in 1999. The Red Devils Manchester United were crowned the Triple Crown champions.
In fact, Bayern also reached the German Cup final that season, but because the game was scheduled to be held on June 12, and the Champions League final was on May 26, Bayern had not yet participated in that Champions League final.
German Cup final.
Of course, later, after losing the Champions League final, Bayern also lost the German Cup final in a penalty shootout, lost to Werder Bremen, and failed to win the domestic league and cup double.
And like this season, Naples and Barcelona have both won the domestic league and cup championships. They are both competing for the Triple Crown, and they are both in the leagues where their respective clubs are located. They are the first Triple Crown winners in history. This is undoubtedly
It makes this Champions League final more attractive and eye-catching.
Even UEFA stated in the final promotional video that this is the first time in the history of the Champions League!
L'Equipe believes that this Champions League final is not just a contest between two teams, but also a showdown between the head coaches of the two teams that will steal the spotlight. The master-disciple showdown between Gao Shen and Guardiola is even more anticipated.
The French media reported extensively on the relationship between Gao Shen and Guardiola, especially the time when Guardiola studied with Gao Shen in Italy, and Gao Shen’s subsequent recommendation to Barcelona’s senior management for Guardiola’s appointment, which was even more criticized by the team.
The newspaper was turned out again.
This is also a topic that has been hotly debated by media around the world in the past period of time.
At the beginning of the season, when Gao Shen rejected Barcelona and strongly recommended Guardiola, everyone thought it was Gao Shen who wanted to help Guardiola. But now it seems that Gao Shen was knowledgeable and skillful, and he knew long ago that Guardiola was not an ordinary person.
Otherwise, how to explain that the two of them are now competing in the Champions League final as domestic double champions?
L'Equipe believes that whether it is from their origins, their emotions, or their technical and tactical levels, both of them are the best among the new generation of European football coaches. Gao Shen already has a Champions League championship and two Serie A championships.
With a La Liga championship in hand, he is truly one of Europe's top coaches.
This kind of matchup is undoubtedly a highlight of the Champions League final.
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Former Real Madrid coach and current Spanish national team coach Del Bosque wrote a column in Marca and predicted the Champions League final in advance. He said that of course he hopes Barcelona can win.
"But it's not simple at all."
Del Bosque said that as the head coach of the Spanish national team, he is very familiar with Barcelona. He knows that the stars in the Barcelona team are the top stars in European football, but this time Barcelona's opponent is not an ordinary team.
"I was very familiar with Gao Shen when he was coaching Real Madrid. I know his character and his coaching style. I believe the same is true for Guardiola, but I still want to say, never let him
If Napoli scores first, it will be a disaster!"
Del Bosque said it couldn't be a dull matchup because neither team would be conservative.
"In my opinion, Gao Shen is already a master-level head coach in on-the-spot command. He can always adjust the team in time, whether it is offense, defense, rhythm, or team morale, he can handle it.
It’s very outstanding.”
"This is not a good thing for Guardiola, because from many games this season, I can see that Guardiola obviously still lacks some experience and coaching skills."
"In terms of age, Gao Shen is only 28 years old, but he already has the experience of coaching Real Madrid to win the Double Champions League. At the same time, he has the experience of leading Naples to create a miracle for the newly promoted team to win the championship for two consecutive seasons. This season is heading towards the first time in Italian history.
The first Triple Crown is approaching, which is enough to prove his coaching level."
Bosque gave his own advice and hoped that Guardiola could be mentally prepared for a tough and hard battle.
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On the day Barcelona set off for Rome, Guardiola held a press conference at Barcelona's Gamber Sports City to announce the squad for the expedition to Rome.
The entire Barcelona team, whether they are in the squad or not, will go to Rome.
Regarding the upcoming final, Guardiola said that he and his players have been mentally prepared, and he will not change the way he plays just because of the final or because of his opponents.
"I hope to be able to show the world how great we are, that's our goal!"
Regarding Gao Shen, Guardiola said that this is one of the people he respects the most, but this game is against his opponent.
When Gao Shen faced Ferguson, his tactics were conservative in the first round due to psychological pressure. He was criticized by media reporters and fans. He also admitted his problem after the game.
Will Guardiola also have such a psychological shadow when facing a high level?
Guardiola smiled and said that he was under pressure when facing a high level.
"I learned a lot from Gao Shen. He knows me very well, just as I know him very well. Facing such an opponent, there will inevitably be some pressure, but pressure does not mean fear."
Guardiola said that many players in the Barcelona team will participate in the Champions League final as main players for the first time, but he believes that the players are ready.
"If we really want to talk about the experience in the Champions League finals, our opponents will lack it more than us, and they are still younger."
If Guardiola is polite, then Barcelona players will basically show no mercy.
Puyol participated in the UEFA Champions League final in 2006 and lost to Real Madrid led by Gao Shen. He has always been bitter about this. This time, the Barcelona captain made bold statements that he would lead the team to avenge the defeat.
"I'm really excited, I can't wait!"
Messi even announced that he vowed to help Barcelona win the Triple Crown and achieve unparalleled achievements.
"I made a bet with my teammates that if we lose this final, I will stop cutting my hair and grow my hair until we win a Champions League title!"
