On the other side, Pellegrini told reporters: "Although we are eager to win tomorrow night, this is an away game after all, and we will encounter many difficulties.
At the same time, we also know that Anderlecht is the overlord of Belgium and a strong team.
So we are ready for a tough game."
In interviews, Malaga players were in sharp contrast to Pellegrini's caution. They all expressed their confidence to win a victory at Vandenstock Stadium.
Joaquin said: "We are a dynamic team and are now on the right path. We are confident of winning tomorrow night!"
Santa Cruz said: "We have many capable players in our team and they are eager to win!"
Saviola said: "Although it is the first time for our team to play in the Champions League, many players in the team have experience in the Champions League, so this is not a problem for us. We hope to establish the lead early and thus lock in
Qualifying quota for the group!"
…
When they arrived at the hotel, Li Chuanqi threw his suitcase on the bed and threw it on the bed.
Joaquin glanced at him with a smile, poured two glasses of mineral water, and handed him one.
"Boy, we're going to play in the Champions League soon, are you excited?"
Li Chuanqi sat up and took the cup and smiled: "It's more about expectations."
Joaquin smiled calmly: "Yes, in fact, the Champions League is just like that. Except for those really strong teams, other teams are almost at the same level as La Liga.
Just play them as La Liga opponents."
After taking a sip of water, he sighed: "It's good to be young. You are full of expectations for everything, and you don't worry about gains and losses like me."
Li Chuanqi consoled him: "You have a very successful career. You are well-known and have made it to the national team."
He asked curiously: "Is the national team really fighting as hard as they say?"
Spanish national team?
This little guy is right to ask this. According to his current state, he should not be far from the national team, so there is no problem in telling him.
"I..."
Joaquín sat on his bed and said: "Actually, my national team resume is not that brilliant. My main achievements still come from the club.
When it comes to the Spanish national team, you can't avoid Real Madrid and Barcelona.
The national team is mainly composed of players from these two giants.
You also know the relationship between Real Madrid and Barcelona. They not only compete domestically, but also compete in the Champions League.
Every match between them is full of excitement.
The reasons for this are very complicated, let me just mention two.”
Joaquin talked eloquently, and Li Chuanqi became the audience.
"Catalonia has always sought independence, and the Madrid government certainly disagrees.
Some people say that football is the continuation of modern warfare.
Historically, the Madrid government once brutally suppressed Catalonia.
That's why the match between the two teams was so intense, it can be described as a 'war'.
This is due to historical and political reasons.
The second article has something to do with football itself. As the two most famous teams in Spain, they certainly want to step on each other under their feet.
How can a king hope that there is another king beside him?
So the conflict between Real Madrid and Barcelona is irreconcilable."
Joaquin glanced at Li Chuanqi, who was listening to him with great interest, and said with a smile, "That's far from the truth."
Li Chuanqi smiled and said: "It's okay, you continue, I want to hear this."
Joaquin shook his head and said: "There are many sensitive aspects here, so I won't go into details. You can read the history books. Next, I will talk about the Spanish national team.
As I said just now, the Spanish national team is mainly composed of players from Real Madrid and Barcelona, plus players with outstanding performances from other clubs.
Therefore, the national team also has mountains, one is Real Madrid, and the other is Barcelona.
As for players from other clubs, they have no say in the dressing room."
Li Chuanqi asked curiously: "Which side are you on?"
Joaquín was born in Porto Santa María, Spain. He made his debut at Real Betis and became the number one star of Real Betis. During his peak period, he received invitations from wealthy clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona.
But he finally chose Valencia, surprising the media and fans.
Joaquin's career in the national team was indeed not brilliant. Even the coach at the time, Aragones, believed that Joaquin's style of play was soft and lacked the will to fight in key matches.
The most glorious period of the national team should be the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup. In the knockout match with South Korea, Joaquin assisted Morientes to score a goal. Unfortunately, when the referee on duty ruled that he had passed the ball, the football had already
Out of bounds.
It later turned out to be a misjudgment.
Joaquin said with a smile: "There is the word 'Royal' in front of Real Betis, do you understand what it means?"
Li Chuanqi looked at him blankly. To be honest, although Li Chuanqi has been playing football, he doesn't like to pay attention to the news media, and he doesn't pay much attention to the secrets of Spanish football.
Joaquín said: “If you think about it, Real Madrid, Real Betis, Real Mallorca, Real Sociedad, etc., why is there no Real Barcelona?
Some people say that the 'Royal' family is a family, and there is some truth to it.
Generally speaking, clubs that are labeled as 'Royal' are located in areas that support the Madrid government, so they are highly politically consistent."
Is there such a thing?
Li Chuanqi nodded and said, "Then you are on Real Madrid's side."
Joaquin nodded and said: "Although I don't want to be on either side of them, both sides think that I am on Real Madrid's side, which is a very helpless thing.
Okay, let’s get down to business.
Although the Spanish national team has two big players, usually when encountering important matches, the head coach will call the core players from both sides together and persuade them to unite.
Normally, they will be united.
After all, everyone knows that only unity can achieve victory, and who doesn’t want to win?”
Li Chuanqi nodded. If the national team had been divided, the Spanish team would not have achieved such brilliant results in recent years.
"Of course, this kind of harmony can only happen on the playing field. During normal training and socializing, they are still in a state of division."
Joaquin added: "This is a very delicate situation that may be broken at some point, so the national team has been walking a tightrope over the years.
No one knows when this situation will break.
This is also the reason why the head coaches of the national team in recent years have all been veterans.
Only the old coach has the experience and qualifications to convince both parties."
He looked at Li Chuanqi and said earnestly: "Li, you should not be far away from the national team, but I advise you that after entering, it is best not to participate in the fight between them.
Two lions are fighting, we'd better stay away, otherwise we may be shattered to pieces!
Do your own thing well and play your own football well. When your performance is amazing enough, both of them will fight for you.
And you shouldn’t choose a side at that time, stand in the middle.”
Li Chuanqi fell into deep thought and couldn't think of anything after thinking for a long time. He thought it would be better to leave this problem to the boss Li Chuanrui to think about.
He raised his head and looked at Joaquin and said: "Thank you for saying so much to me, and thank you for your sincerity.
I haven't made it to the national team yet, so don't worry about it!