"The result of tonight's game will not affect our advancement to the next round."
At the post-match press conference, Valencia coach Unai Emery was confident of promotion: "The winter break has just ended and the players have not yet entered the state. We created many scoring opportunities, but we just failed to grasp them.
God is fair. You did not seize the opportunity, but the other party did, so in the end the other party won.
But I believe we are the ones who will advance in the end!”
A reporter from Marca asked: "Aside from bad luck, what do you think your team did poorly tonight?
For example, he failed to mark the opponent's young player Li, such as not paying attention to Liage at the last moment, etc."
Unai Emery looked a little ugly. After thinking for a few seconds, he replied: "The performance of the opponent's No. 17 youngster really exceeded my expectations. I think his level has reached the professional level and he has a bright future."
These words surprised the reporters on the court, and then they suddenly realized that Unai Emery still has some tolerance.
"This youngster caused a lot of trouble for our defense. We will study it carefully after this game. I believe we can make him score nothing in the second round."
There is still some confidence in this. No matter how talented a D-League player is, there is still a gap compared with professional players, not to mention that this young player is only seventeen years old.
The biggest difference between professional players and D-League players, apart from technical and tactical levels, is game experience.
What professional experience does the seventeen-year-old have?
Unai Emery ignored the reporter's expression and continued: "Liag was originally at the level of a professional player. He was once the star of hope in the Real Madrid youth academy.
I admit that at the last moment our defensive line's attention was on Lee, not on him.
I think the opponent’s captain is the player we should pay most attention to. He is the core of the team’s offense and defense. I think if he comes to the professional league, there will definitely be a place for him.”
…
After the press conference, Antonio rushed directly to the airport to meet the team. They will return to Malaga tonight.
Without him, save money.
Although the team now has a sponsor, it is still necessary to save money. This is a habit that Santa Malaga has developed for a long time.
Habits are scary.
After getting on the plane, most of the players quickly fell asleep. After all, a battle consumed too much energy and physical fitness, and they were completely in a period of fatigue.
Li Chuanqi also fell asleep, and his sister sitting next to him was still excitedly discussing money-making plans with Yaisa beside him.
"Yaisa, we will definitely make a fortune this time!"
"Um……"
"In addition to selling autographs, we will buy some Santa Malaga jerseys when we go back tomorrow and let them sign them! We will sell one jersey for 100 euros! Someone will definitely buy it!"
"Is this okay? Will it be too expensive?"
"Of course! Absolutely! Definitely! My brother and the others are working hard on the field. As sisters, of course we have to find ways to help them make money!"
"You mean, give them the money we earn? Give them team funding?!...I agree..."
"None of this matters anymore! Yaisa, none of this matters anymore. We'll talk about it after we make money. Let's discuss how we can make money?"
…
At three o'clock in the morning, Santa Malaga and his party walked out of Malaga Airport.
It was still a bit cold in Malaga in January. Li Chuanqi put the hat of his sister's down jacket on her head. He wanted to take good care of his sister when she was out.
"Xiao Feng, Hu Zi! Here! Here!..."
Not far away, Li Xianqi waved to a pair of children.
"Dad?!..."
My sister felt a little surprised, and then she smiled.
Li Xianqi patted his children, and then patted his son who was taller than him: "Well done, he is indeed a member of our old Li family!"
Facing his bold father, Li Chuanqi didn't know what to say.
Antonio, Juan and their teammates gathered around.
Li Xianqi shook hands with them warmly:
"Coach, thank you for your hard work!"
"Is this the team owner? Oh, thank you, you are now the most famous team in Spain!"
"This is...oh, captain? Hello captain, our tiger will be left to you. If he doesn't do well, you should educate him. I will definitely support you!"
"This handsome guy is... Liage? Yes, Liage, I remember, Huzi passed the ball to you at the end, and you scored the ball! Hahaha! Well done!"
…
"Everyone has worked hard! I'll treat you all to a big dinner tonight! You're welcome! No need to be polite!"
Li Xiaofeng looked at her father with wide eyes. How much would it cost to treat so many people to dinner?
And it’s a feast!
Juan, Antonio and Pablo exchanged glances, and then said with a smile: "I'm really hungry now, so let's go get something to eat."
The team members applauded one after another.
"Then what are you waiting for? Let's go!"
Li Xianqi waved his hand and led Santa Malaga out of the airport.
"Brother, when did dad become so rich? How much does it cost for a big dinner with so many people?!"
Li Xiaofeng murmured in a low voice.
"Why do you think so much?"
Li Chuanqi actually felt very strange.
"I have to find a way to make more money... Now that I've had a big meal, I'll sign a few more names... How much can I earn back..."
The younger sister lowered her head and muttered, while Li Chuanqi looked helpless.
…
When Santa Malaga and his party arrived at the hotel, the hotel manager immediately recognized them and warmly invited them into the hotel.
Now Malaga doesn't know that there are not many people in Santa Málaga. Málaga lost in the Copa del Rey, while Santa Málaga, a D-level team, is making great progress.
Before the meal, the hotel manager happily took a photo with the team after asking for Juan's permission.
With the manager clearing the way, the waiters in the restaurant became rude and asked the players to take photos with them.
Liage is undoubtedly the most popular. After all, this is an era where people rely on their appearance to make a living. What's more, this guy completed a decisive victory in the just-concluded game and is very popular.
Liage refused anyone who came and asked for the contact information of several eye-catching waiters...
Of course, it is impossible not to drink less on such an occasion. Li Xianqi frequently raised his glass and became the most heroic person at the wine table.
Huan, who was about to be drunk, put his arm around his shoulder, pointed to Li Chuanqi holding his sister with drunken eyes and said: "Your son is the most powerful person on the field, and you are the most powerful person on the wine table...the two father and son."
…”
These words made Li Xianqi very happy: "Hahaha... That's ridiculous! That's ridiculous!"
"Come! Let's have a drink for these words! We must have a drink!"
…
The drinking game ended at 6:30 in the morning, so Juan simply booked a room in the hotel for the players to rest.
Li Xianqi did not stay in the hotel, but took a taxi home with his son and daughter.
When I got home, a cold voice sounded: "You still know you're coming back?"
Li Xianqi changed his bold attitude outside and smiled apologetically at his wife: "I'm so happy, so I drank a few glasses of wine."
Zhang Xian asked: "Huzi also drank? Can't you send them two back first?"
Li Xianqi immediately replied: "Huzi didn't drink! I would like to send them back early, but Huzi is the hero. How can he come back first in this kind of situation?"
Zhang Xian thought it was reasonable, so she didn't pursue the matter any further, and her anger became much smoother.
"Mom, dad is treating me tonight..."
Something unexpected happened, and my sister complained.