Chapter 550 The pinnacle showdown that decides the championship!
Is Li Ang tempted by the invitation from Inter Milan? He is tempted.
Did he decide to leave Gijon for Milan? No!
Tempted, it is impossible for any coach, even those famous coaches, to be tempted by Inter Milan's invitation, let alone a young coach like Li Ang. However, Li Ang still can't let go and has some regrets.
The current Sporting Gijon can be said to have been built by him. He has laid a solid foundation for this team, and has reaped the rewards of the rise of tall buildings. Is the possible championship this season the fruit of the harvest? No, far from it.
No, in Li Ang's ambition and grand plan, he hopes to lead his team to achieve great success and establish a dynasty instead of a flash in the pan.
He has deep feelings for this team that he has put a lot of effort into. This is the first first team he has coached. He wants to start well and finish well, create brilliance and leave a legend.
Li Ang shook his head. He really hoped that the boss of Sporting Gijon was that old man Moratti. With such a selfless and "giving" boss, it would be perfect.
It's a pity that Manuel Arango is not Massimo Moratti. Leon does not doubt the old Arango's love for Sporting Gijon. He can be the owner of a team for more than 20 years, and in the
The boss did not let go even after the team was relegated to the second division. It is impossible that he does not have true love for the team. However, for Li Ang, the old Arango's structure is too small, and the old Arango will think of taking advantage of Ribery and others.
Cashing out, this is because he believes that although missing a few players will weaken the strength of Sporting Gijon, it is not a big deal. In the view of old Arango, as long as Sporting Gijon can become a powerful force in La Liga, or compete
For example, he would be satisfied if he could become a team like Athletic Bilbao or Sevilla.
This obviously does not satisfy Li Ang. The dynasty in his grand blueprint should be the leader. He hopes that his team will be like thousands of troops crossing the border, rolling torrents sweeping past, and the entire league crawling under his
Trembling under intimidation.
Obviously, Sporting Gijon's financial strength and the old Arango's courage and structure are not worthy of Li Ang's ambition.
The cigarette butt burned his hands, which brought the pensive Li Ang back to his senses. He put down these troublesome things for the time being. The team entered the final sprint stage. He must focus all his energy on the team and the game first. As for the future,
Let’s talk about it after the season is over.
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Now, the whole of Spain is talking about the focus match of the upcoming 32nd round of the league: Sporting Gijon vs Barcelona at home!
Currently in the standings, Sporting Gijon leads Barcelona by two points, which is less than one game, making the direct confrontation between the two teams particularly critical. If Barcelona can succeed in revenge in the away game, they will win for the first time this season.
After losing the league leader's throne, they regained their lost ground just one week later, proudly declaring their power as kings. However, if Sporting Gijon defeats Barcelona in this game, then they will directly open up the lead and be five points ahead of Barcelona.
So much. With six games left in the league, even those who are least optimistic about Sporting Gijon have to admit that Sporting Gijon is really, really close to the league championship.
Of course, even if Sporting Gijon draws with Barcelona at home, it is acceptable for the home team. In this case, Sporting Gijon is still two points ahead of Barcelona. They still have the initiative. As long as they keep winning, Barcelona will
Can't catch up with them.
On April 16, the bus carrying the entire Barcelona team arrived in Gijon.
Barcelona attaches great importance to this game. They even booked the entire floor of the most luxurious hotel in Gijon to ensure that the entire Barcelona team can rest and not be disturbed.
According to the survey and forecast of "World Sports News", about 5,000 Barcelona fans will travel with the team to Gijon. It should be known that Sporting Gijon's El Molinon Stadium only has 30,000 seats.
At most, they can get two to three thousand tickets, which means that two to three thousand Barcelona fans cannot enter the stadium to watch the game. However, they still choose to come to the away game, which to some extent illustrates the Barcelona fans' attitude towards this game.
I attach great importance to the game, or in other words, I am a little worried.
Yes, I am worried. Sporting Gijon was able to defeat Barcelona at Camp Nou in the first round of the league match between the two sides. Now sitting at home, Barcelona people are very confident that revenge will be successful. Although Barcelona people have certain confidence in the team
, however, it is not that optimistic.
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The bus carrying the Barcelona team turned into the hotel door, and reporters had been waiting here for a long time.
The big dark horse of Sporting Gijon has appeared in La Liga. It is now the leader of La Liga and is very likely to become the first newly promoted team to win the championship in the history of La Liga. This round of top-place battle with Barcelona will have a great impact on
The ownership of the league championship also made this game attract the attention of fans around the world.
Reporters from all over the world will gather in Gijon, a port city in northern Spain, in the next few days to bring reports from the front line to fans around the world.
The Barcelona players, who were used to seeing big scenes, didn't care about the reporters. After getting off the car, they walked straight to the hotel. Some players who were particularly popular and popular would be stopped by the reporters and asked to interview them for a few words.
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Barcelona's Cameroonian striker Eto'o, Barcelona's Brazilian star Ronaldinho, Barcelona's captain Puyol and others are all darlings of the media.
"Goal? Of course, I hope I can help the team win the game." - Eto'o.
"Sporting de Gijon is an admirable team, coach Li Ang? He is simply amazing, but I still think the victory in this game will be ours. It will be a wonderful game." - Luo
Nardinho.
"(Losing the leader's position) reminds us that we must go all out! Today's game is particularly important. The opponent is very strong and their performance is shocking. However, Barcelona is stronger and we lead the entire team.
There is no reason not to win the final championship this season." - Barcelona captain Puyol.
Barcelona coach Rijkaard was surrounded by reporters when he finally got off the bus.
"Mr. Rijkaard, Barcelona lost the first leg at home. Does this mean that the away game will be difficult?"
"Sporting Gijon is a difficult opponent and the game will not be easy, but we are ready for everything."
"Can you predict the outcome of the competition?"
"I'm sorry, I never predict the outcome or score before a game."
Rijkaard didn't seem to want to be interviewed by the media. He squeezed through the crowd of reporters and entered the hotel lobby. He was a little irritable and helpless. When he played against Sporting Gijon in the first round of the first half of the season, the opponent still
He was just an eye-catching dark horse, but he and this newly promoted team didn't expect that they would actually knock Barcelona out of the top spot and cause such big trouble for Barcelona's league championship.
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Sporting Gijon also checked into the hotel before the game. Although the team's financial situation is still not very good, with Li Ang's persistence and Sporting Gijon's current performance, the game with Barcelona is so crucial. Old Alang
Ge was also extremely generous and allowed Sporting Gijon to stay in the best hotel in Gijon. This was also a coincidence. Barcelona stayed on the eighth floor of the hotel, while Sporting Gijon stayed on the seventh floor.
"It's really unlucky," one player complained, "Barcelona's people are on the eighth floor, we're on the seventh floor, and they beat us."
This resonated with some players, who believed that the club's arrangement was really not appropriate, and some superstitious guys even suggested contacting the hotel to change to the ninth floor.
"It seems that the highest level of this hotel is eight floors." Someone said.
Everyone felt unhappy after hearing this, and Ribery even screamed that he had fallen into the Barcelona people's scheme.
"Why are you arguing?" Li Ang snorted, "This is a good thing, you guys know nothing."
Everyone looked at their head coach in surprise, wondering why Li Ang said that.
Li Ang popularized the principle of seven ups and eight downs to the players, "There is a proverb in China, seven ups and eight downs. If we live on the seventh floor, we will be favored by the goddess of luck. Do you understand?"
Li Ang originally didn't want to pay attention to the complaints of these guys, but he knew that in this game against Barcelona, the players were under great psychological pressure, and any little thing might affect the game. He could only serve as a psychiatrist and Feng Shui master.
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Some people nodded and said they understood, while others thought it was too mysterious. Oriental proverb? Does it work in Spain?
"I understand." Ribery exclaimed, "The highest floor of the hotel is eight floors. Barcelona people live on the eighth floor. They can't go any higher. If they continue, they just go downstairs. We are on the seventh floor. Go forward.
Just reaching the top, this is the same pattern as our last league round, which is a good thing."
Ribery's voice became louder and louder as he spoke, his saliva flew everywhere, and his eyes lit up.
Li Ang looked at Ribery in surprise. He didn't expect Ribery to be so connected. This explanation was a perfect interpretation of what he just said. Looking at the expressions of everyone, it was clear that they recognized Ribery.
Berry's explanation.
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At the door of the hotel, Li Ang was also surrounded by reporters. Media reporters from all over the world were even more interested in Li Ang than Barcelona's head coach Rijkaard. This young Chinese coach led the hope
The newly promoted team's counterattack in La Liga has become one of the most talked about topics among football fans around the world.
"Coach Li Ang, can you predict the outcome of the game?" A reporter asked the same question as he asked Rijkaard before.
"I'm sorry, I don't want to predict the result or score before the game." Li Ang gave almost the same formulaic answer as Rijkaard.
Li Ang avoided the reporters' questions, which made the reporters a little dissatisfied. They didn't like such formulaic answers. What they liked was the big-mouthed Li Ang. They hoped that he would be more public and arrogant. Li Ang seemed unwilling to cooperate.
They, however, have their own way of finding out Li Ang's innermost thoughts.
"Mr. Li Ang, first of all, congratulations to Sporting Gijon for now being the leader of La Liga. Sporting Gijon has never won the league championship in its history, and there has never been a newly promoted team in the history of La Liga that has won the championship. Now Sporting Gijon
Given the opportunity to make history, are you confident in leading the team to do this?"
"We are already number one, so naturally we hope to have the last laugh." Li Ang spread his hands and said.
He just said that he didn't want to predict the outcome of the game before the game, but wasn't the answer just now equivalent to answering that question? It was even more powerful than the answer to that question! The reporters laughed with satisfaction.
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"What do you think of Barcelona? They have been leading the standings this season..."
"Barcelona is very strong. They are the strongest team in Spain, and the fact that they can always lead the standings shows this." Liang replied, seemingly showing enough respect for Barcelona.
"Barcelona is so strong, does this mean you are under great pressure now?"
"Pressure? Every head coach has pressure. Some have pressure to avoid relegation, some are thinking about entering the European war, and some are thinking about entering the Champions League. In comparison, in the sprint stage of the season, there is pressure to win the championship. This is not a problem.
Kind of happiness." Li Ang shrugged.
"You don't have pressure, so are you worried that your players will not perform well?"
Li Ang smiled: "I am indeed a little worried, worried that they are too excited, which is not good. We are now first in the league. If we win the game, we will be closer to the championship... Well, I am not worried at all, yes
Yes, don’t worry, your performance is abnormal? What is that?”
There was laughter again among the reporters. This person just said that he would no longer predict the outcome of the game before the game. Now it was the second time he expressed his ambition and confidence to win the championship and win.
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Li Ang's Sporting Gijon actually reached the top spot in La Liga. This has long caused a sensation in China. This focus match with Barcelona can be said to be very concerned in the country. It was abuzz. CCTV also sent a camera crew to come.
Gijon, this match with Barcelona will be broadcast live on CCTV Sports Channel.
At this moment, CCTV reporters were crowded with many colleagues. Watching all this, seeing Li Ang being surrounded by many reporters, coping with ease and being extremely cool, they were all very excited. They felt that this person was really cool. In fact,
This is indeed the case. This news video from the scene captured by CCTV was broadcast on the sports news. The director was very confident and even translated the subtitles for the reporter’s questions and Li Ang’s answers. Seeing Li Ang acting so cool and calm
'Talking with the Group' was so cool that some of Li Ang's female fans in front of the TV even screamed with excitement.
‘Slut! Bastard!’ In front of the TV, a man named Gao Bo almost smashed the TV...
"This is our live report from Gijon, Sporting Gijon VS Barcelona, the pinnacle showdown to determine the La Liga championship. Everything is ready, the smoke is filled... the game is about to start." On the TV, Duan Xuan shook his big head, somewhat
