After changing their jerseys, players from both sides enter the court to warm up.
Many fans have gathered in the stands.
Atletico Madrid players warmed up seriously under the leadership of the physical coach. What was surprising was that the players were talking and laughing without feeling nervous, as if they were not playing the Champions League final, but an ordinary La Liga match.
"That's wrong..."
A reporter asked: "The atmosphere at Atletico Madrid...shouldn't they be nervous?"
A reporter from Aspen who was very familiar with Atletico Madrid solved the doubts of this reporter from South Africa. He pointed at Li Chuanqi and asked: "Do you know him?"
The South African reporter nodded and said: "Who doesn't know him now? It wasn't a year ago."
a year ago?
Damn, Li was already very famous a year ago, okay?
A year ago he led Málaga to the La Liga title and reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Aspen did not correct him: "Since you know him, you should understand why they are not nervous."
The South African reporter nodded thoughtfully, is that so?
However, Li has never played in a Champions League final and has never experienced such a competition. Why do you think he can lead you to the top of Europe tonight?
Real Madrid also performed very relaxedly. Cristiano Ronaldo, who has his own traffic, smiled brightly and even ran to the stands to sign autographs for the fans.
At eight o'clock, the players from both sides ended their warm-up and returned to the locker room one after another to make final preparations for the upcoming final.
In the home team's locker room, Ancelotti was arranging tactics. He pointed at the tactical board and said: "Whenever Li gets the ball, he must press it immediately!"
Cristiano Ronaldo nodded. Real Madrid had many internal discussions on how to contain Li Chuanqi. They all agreed that although Chelsea lost to Atletico Madrid, Mourinho's defensive tactics had merit.
"When we attack, we want speed."
Ancelotti looked at several midfielders and said: "Transfer the football to the frontcourt in the simplest way and as quickly as possible, and don't tangle with the opponent!"
Isco looked gloomy and was not included in the starting lineup.
Ancelotti talked to him privately and believed that he handled the ball too slowly. In such a high-intensity final, this was a fatal flaw.
In pursuit of offensive speed, the Italians gave up on him.
In the visiting team's locker room, Simeone was giving a passionate speech: "At the pre-match press conference this afternoon, I said, tonight we either fight or die!
We're going to fight it out tonight!
Victory will only belong to those who fight hard and those who have courage!
This is a battlefield, there can be no slacking off or shrinking!"
The fighting spirit in the locker room was on fire, and Simeone successfully ignited the players' fighting spirit.
At 8:25, the starting players from both sides walked out of the locker room and came to the tunnel.
Li Chuanqi did not see Isco, which surprised him but also seemed reasonable.
Isco is talented, but his shortcomings are too obvious.
Cristiano Ronaldo, standing at the back of the Real Madrid team, looked serious and stared at the camera in the player tunnel without communicating with anyone.
He is ready to fight.
Li Chuanqi took a deep breath, closed his eyes slightly, and warned himself in his heart: Then, let's fight!
Costa patted him on the shoulder and said: "Don't be nervous, you are not fighting alone."
Li Chuanqi opened his eyes and wanted to explain to him that he was not nervous, but in the end he didn't say anything and just nodded to him.
Yes, I am indeed not fighting alone.
On my right is Costa, on my left is Garcia, behind me is Gabi...
Turan was suspended due to a red and yellow card, and Simeone asked Garcia to start in his place.
Under the leadership of the referee, the starting players from both sides walked into the court with their ball boys in hand.
What greeted them was cheers like a mountain roar and a tsunami.
"Real Madrid!..."
"Atletico Madrid!..."
Fans from both sides cheered one after another.
The war is about to break out.
The commentator of Madrid Sports Station said loudly: "Let us first introduce to you the starting lineups of both sides.
Ancelotti arranged a four-three-three formation, with captain Casillas responsible for guarding the goal. The four defenders are: Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Coentrao, Pepe and Marcelo due to injuries. Can enter the starting lineup.
Three midfielders: Khedira, Modric, Di Maria.
Ancelotti gives up on Isco.
Three forwards: Bale, Cristiano, Benzema!
This is Real Madrid's strongest striker combination. Some people call them the BBC combination.
Let's take a look at Atletico Madrid. Simeone deployed a 4-4-2 formation. The goalkeeper was Courtois, who performed brilliantly in the semifinals, and the four defenders were Juan Fran, Godin, Miranda and Felipe.
This back line is called 'the strongest defensive line in La Liga this season'.
Four midfielders: Gabi, Thiago, Koke, Raul Garcia.
Raul Garcia replaces Turan as a winger. This is the biggest change in Atletico Madrid's frontcourt.
Forward: Lee, Costa.
This pair of forwards was called 'the strongest forward combination in La Liga' by the Spanish media. This pair scored 73 goals in La Liga!
Tonight they will shoulder the heavy responsibility of Atletico Madrid's attack."
The Sky Sports commentator said: "There were small conflicts between fans from both sides at the Stadium of Light before the game. This seems to mean that tonight's game will be very popular?
The Madrid derby has always been popular. In La Liga, only the Spanish Derby can rival it.
Real Madrid is like a tall and handsome older brother who has become synonymous with Madrid and is worshiped by hundreds of millions of people.
Atletico Madrid is like a younger brother who has always been overshadowed by Real Madrid, the tall and handsome brother.
But they have always wanted to surpass their elder brothers and become synonymous with Madrid.
This season, with the addition of Li, Atletico Madrid's offensive power has greatly increased, making up for Atletico Madrid's shortcomings.
Therefore, they have made a killing in La Liga and the Champions League this season, sweeping all opponents.
In the words of Atletico Madrid fans, 'Starting from this season, Madrid football will change its owner!'
This is the first time in the history of the Champions League that two teams from the same city compete in the final.
Real Madrid president Florentino said in an interview before the game, 'We congratulate Atletico Madrid for reaching the final. This is the pride of Madrid!'
'I hope both sides will play at a high level in the final and provide a wonderful game to fans around the world!'
When talking about who will win the championship, the president of Real Madrid said cautiously, 'Atletico Madrid is full of momentum this season and has the ability to compete for all championships. Of course, we are also very eager for this trophy.
Although we have achieved success in the Champions League, winning every championship is not easy. We know this very well.
Whoever is in good shape in this game is likely to win the final victory.’…”
The espn commentator said: "For Lee, this is the night to prove himself. He said in an interview at Lisbon Airport, 'We are here for the championship!'
These words fully demonstrate that he is very eager to win.
Can he give us a wonderful goal tonight like he did in the semi-finals?