Rijkaard seemed very angry. He was protesting the penalty and thought Ronaldo was diving.
The Dutchman's loud protest attracted the attention of the referee. Referee Hauge ran over and verbally warned the Barcelona coach.
On the other side, Li Ang and his colleagues were hugging and celebrating.
A penalty kick was awarded at the end of the first half. This was an excellent opportunity for Inter Milan to expand its lead!
If we can score a penalty kick and go into the halftime break with a 2-0 lead, this will have a profound impact on the trend of this game.
With Inter Milan's defensive ability, when leading by two goals, it is almost impossible for the opponent to come back, not even Barcelona. What's more, Inter Milan's offensive ability is even more extraordinary. Who dares to say that Inter Milan will not score in the second half of the game.
?!
The key to the problem now is this penalty kick...can it be scored in the end?
After celebrating, Li Ang also began to calm down. He looked nervously at the court, hoping that the penalty kick would be scored!
At this time, seeing the referee Hauge come to the sidelines and verbally warn Rijkaard, Li Ang thought with regret and malice, why didn't this guy be sent off?!
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The protest of the Barcelona players was invalid. This penalty kick was indisputable. Van Bronckhorst indeed committed a foul. This is Inter Milan's penalty kick opportunity!
However, the referee Hauge only awarded a penalty kick and did not show the yellow card to Van Bronckhorst for the foul. This also made Li Ang a little dissatisfied. If the opponent's full-back received another yellow card, it would be even more
Perfect.
The penalty kick cannot be changed, Inter Milan is ready to take the penalty kick!
Now the focus of everyone's attention is who will take the penalty kick on Inter Milan's side.
The first penalty taker in the Inter Milan team is Ronaldo, followed by Adriano.
The third penalty kicker was Mata, then Modric.
If veteran Figo is on the court, he will also be one of the penalty kicker's choices.
Now, Ronaldo is on the court. As Inter Milan's first penalty kicker, he should be the first choice.
Sure enough, everyone saw Ronaldo pick up the football and slowly walk to the penalty spot!
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"Ronaldo! Ronaldo takes this penalty kick!" the commentator shouted excitedly.
"This is Ronaldo's first Champions League final, and he will have the opportunity to score his first goal in the Champions League final!" Commentator Ferrari also shouted excitedly.
It is somewhat incredible to say that as the best striker in football in the past twenty years, Ronaldo has never represented the team in the Champions League finals. So far, his book of honors still lacks the Big Ear Cup!
In fact, Ronaldo was extremely close to the Champions League final!
It was in the Champions League semi-finals of the 2003/2004 season. Real Madrid's opponent was Monaco from La Liga. At that time, everyone thought that Real Madrid, with superstars such as Ronaldo, got a good draw!
In the first round at the Bernabeu, Real Madrid defeated Monaco 4-2, and it seemed that Real Madrid would have no problem entering the final.
but……
On April 6, 2004, the second round match started at the Louis II Stadium. In the 36th minute of the first half, Prince Raul scored for Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid led the opponent 5-2 with a total score of 5-2. Ronaldo's powerful breakthrough created a breakthrough for Real Madrid.
Given the opportunity, he passed the ball to Guti. Guti was already ready to shoot, but he still passed the ball to Raul, who was in a better position. Raul made it in one fell swoop. There were still 60 minutes left before the end of the game. Real Madrid people estimated that
Already starting to prepare for the next game.
At this time, Monaco had no way out and could only attack forward and attack again. They completely let go of their hands and feet. French star Giuly led the team to launch a counterattack. In the injury time of the first half, Real Madrid lost
Morientes, who is on loan to Monaco, received Evra's pass and headed the ball to Giuly. However, Helguera, who was guarding Giuly, slipped for no reason before Morientes passed the ball, allowing the Monaco captain's diagonal shot to hit the goalkeeper in the far corner.
The score was evened.
At the end of the first half, the total score was 3-5, with 45 minutes left, any result was possible, and Deschamps' team seemed to see a glimmer of hope.
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The draw in the first half failed to give Real Madrid enough reminder. It was not until Morientes broke out again that Real Madrid players finally realized that they had paid the price for their lack of concentration. Just 3 minutes into the second half, Monaco attacked from the left,
Vlad passed the ball into the Real Madrid penalty area, and high center forward Pulso headed the ball to Morientes. Morientes headed the ball into the gate guarded by Casillas with a powerful and heavy header. Perhaps, Real Madrid's
Officials will regret their decision to loan Morientes to Monaco after the game. The total score is currently 4-5 behind Monaco. If they want to advance, they must score another goal, relying on the advantage of more away goals.
Promotion.
Wave after wave of Monaco's offensives reached a climax. What's even more fatal is that the situation on the field was completely out of control at this time. Some players wanted to defend, some players wanted to attack, and Real Madrid was like a mess. In the 66th minute, Yi, who came forward with an assist,
Barra made a diagonal pass from the right to the center of the penalty area. Giuly leaned on Helguera from 6 yards in front of the goal and scored with an acrobatic heel shot. The score of 3:1 sent the entire stadium into a frenzy, and Monaco advanced to the semifinals.
It was a wonderful Champions League. Many wealthy teams were eliminated. Except for Queiroz and his Real Madrid, the dreamy Arsenal were eliminated by Chelsea. What was even more surprising was that AC Milan was eliminated by Deportivo La Coruni.
Milan reversed course and beat their opponents 4-1 in the first round at San Siro. However, in the second round at the Riazor Stadium, Milan was defeated 4-0 by their opponents and was eliminated by Deportivo with a total score of 4-5.
For Ronaldo, who has yet to win the Champions League, the defeat was a heavy blow. When he and his teammates returned to Madrid, various criticisms followed, with fans expressing their disapproval of the decision to oust Morientes.
The behavior became even more angry. Although Ronnie's previous performance had made them forget about the former Real Madrid center, Morientes gave Real Madrid a fatal blow in both rounds of the game. They chanted Moren outside the Real Madrid training ground.
After Tes' name, Ronaldo became the scapegoat again, and people began to blame Ronnie, not only because he squeezed out Morientes, but also because of his weight.
Most people's impressions of Ronaldo are of his extreme speed in Barcelona and his dominance in the 1998 World Cup. However, he was only 21 years old at the time. Over time, his muscle tissue has fully matured, which is inevitable.
Now he is a big, muscular forward, not what he was six years ago, that is true, but most people only remember Ronnie back then.
Another fact worth noting is that you basically cannot see the Brazilian flag in the stands of the Bernabeu on TV or when watching the game live at the Bernabeu. This is in huge contrast with Eindhoven and Barcelona.
Whenever the Netherlands and Barcelona play, you will see many Brazilian flags waving in the stands. They cheer for Ronnie. Perhaps because of the aristocratic temperament of Real Madrid people, they rarely wear national flags to watch games, regardless of whether it is Brazil.
Or the flag of another country.
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It can be said that when Ronaldo was eliminated in the semi-finals of the Champions League in the 2003/2004 season, Ronaldo had a rift with Real Madrid, which also paved the way for him to choose to accept Li Ang's invitation and Inter Milan's call last summer.
In Real Madrid, he did not feel the love, tolerance and encouragement of Moratti.
After coming to Inter Milan, Li Ang's trust in him, and Li Ang brought him the health he dreamed of, and the 'alien' was resurrected!
And now, at the Stade de France, on the stage of the UEFA Champions League final, Ronaldo stood at the penalty spot!
This is a reincarnation!
This is a new starting point!
This is a redemption!
This is a new life!
"Standing at the penalty spot at this time, you will be under tremendous pressure!"
"Ronaldo bravely stood at the penalty spot! Everyone was watching him!"
All eyes were on Ronaldo, watching him wear Inter Milan's No. 9 shirt, watching him put the ball on the penalty spot, watching him step back, step back, step back as far as he thought he could.
Looking at his deep eyes and resolute eyes, he looked at Barcelona goalkeeper Valdes.
The referee Hauge tightened his whistle.
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beep!
The whistle sounds!
Under the watchful eyes of one to two billion fans around the world, the Brazilian named Ronaldo started to run!
step!
Two steps!
Three steps!
Shoot!
Football flies!
Valdez threw himself to his left side!
The football flew in the opposite direction!
"Goooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!"
"The goal is in! Ronaldo! Ronaldo! Ronaldo! He scored his eighth goal in the Champions League this season! This is also his first goal in the Champions League final!"
"Two to zero! Two to zero! Inter Milan now leads Barcelona two to zero! They have a two-goal lead!"
"Ronaldo scores the penalty kick! Barcelona is now trailing 2-0!"
"Ronaldo scored the penalty he created! This is the best compliment for him! This is a historic moment!"
The huge Stade de France burst into huge cheers.
The Inter Milan fans in the stands and the Inter Milan fans in front of the TV jumped up, cheering, shouting and hugging like crazy!
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After scoring the penalty kick, Ronaldo was stunned for a moment, and then the Brazilian started running, he ran, he ran!
He runs!
He avoided being chased and intercepted by his teammates!
He rushed to the sideline!
He rushed to the coaching bench!
Li Ang opened his arms to welcome Ronaldo!
Then, the two men hugged each other tightly!
"Thank you! Thank you!" Ronaldo hugged Li Ang and yelled in the head coach's ear. His eyes were red and his voice was hoarse!
"Ronnie!" Liang let out a shenyin sound. He was also excited and had mixed feelings. He is the head coach of Inter Milan, but he is also a fan of Ronaldo. In the original historical trajectory, until 2014
Ronaldo retired in 2011. The greatest Brazilian star after Pele was not able to win the UEFA Champions League championship, and he did not even participate in the UEFA Champions League final stage. This is Ronaldo's lifelong regret!
At this moment, seeing Ronaldo playing for him, scoring a goal in the UEFA Champions League final at the Stade de France!
Li Ang felt an inexplicable sense of excitement and satisfaction in his heart!
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"Ronnie!"
On the sidelines, countless reporters carried long guns and short cannons to record this scene and freeze this moment.
In the stands, countless Inter Milan fans had red eyes, and countless Ronaldo fans had red eyes!
Ronnie!
This is his Champions League final!
This is the stage he has dreamed of!
This stage, because of this game, because of this goal, because of the goal of this man called Ronaldo, there will be no regrets!
Ronaldo and Li Ang separated, and Li Ang patted Ronaldo on the shoulder. The Inter Milan coach had a smile on his face, a satisfied smile and a proud smile.
"Go! For the championship! Go!"
Ronaldo returned to the court. He clapped as he walked back, raised his arms high, and applauded to thank the fans!
"From that summer in Eindhoven, to the red and blue Barcelona jersey, to the blue and black Inter Milan, to the flowing white jersey of Real Madrid, Ronaldo, this Brazilian has been with us for many years and made us understand
We have come to the charm of football, but on the stage of the UEFA Champions League final, we are always pursuing, waiting, waiting, waiting for his figure! This waiting is painful, when he takes off the white jersey and puts it on again
When we were wearing blue and black armor, none of us thought that the all-powerful Brazilian boy was back, he was back! He came to France, to the Stade de France, and at this moment, the lights of the stadium were so beautiful,
The night sky is so beautiful! The most beautiful thing is the goal, Ronaldo's goal in the Champions League final. Thank you Coach Li Ang, thank you Mr. Moratti, thank you Inter Milan. He made countless Ronaldo fans realize their dream...Ronnie, this goal
, we have been waiting, waiting...Ronnie...keep running, keep kicking, keep kicking..." Italian commentator Ferrari was so excited that he couldn't help himself. He turned into a troubadour at this moment,
This commentary was later considered to be the most touching and moving commentary in the history of the UEFA Champions League...
The camera followed Ronaldo as the Brazilian accepted hugs and congratulations from his teammates.
In the stands, a voice sounded, and then the voice began to spread, spreading throughout the stadium, spreading crazily, like a tsunami.
"Ronaldo!"
"Ronaldo!"
"Ronaldo!"
All the Inter Milan fans stood up and shouted this name!
At this moment, the Barcelona fans were silent. They did not boo. Some people seemed to recall that time and scene that will never be forgotten. The young Brazilian boy, wearing a red and blue jersey, running on the court, running.
, he scores goals like crazy, he interprets the beauty and art of football...
