Two days after the quarter-finals, the semi-final draw results came out.
The Spanish second division team Mirandes plays against Athletic Bilbao, and Santa Malaga plays against Barcelona, which eliminated Real Madrid!
Santa Malaga vs Barcelona?!
The luck of Santa Malaga... is "overwhelming"!
The Spanish football world was in shock.
It's like a weak child fighting with a strong man, and he will be beaten to death!
World Sports News commented: "Barcelona has never considered who they will draw! For Barcelona, the semifinals are just a process, just a necessary process to enter the finals, nothing more!"
Aspen complained for Santa Malaga and questioned the draw result: "Why is it Barcelona, why can't Santa Malaga meet Mirandes or Athletic Bilbao?
Is the Spanish Football Federation afraid?
Are you afraid that Santa Malaga, a D-level team, will once again create a miracle and defeat Mirandes or Atlético de Barcelona and enter the final?
Are you afraid that Santa Malaga will slap Spanish professional football in the face?
So you deliberately let them meet Barcelona?"
Malaga Evening News commented: "The draw results for the Copa del Rey semi-finals are out. Santa Malaga, which has repeatedly performed miracles, will face Barcelona. For fans who like Santa Malaga, this is the worst result.
Santa Malaga has used up all their luck in the previous games. They were lucky enough to eliminate many professional teams. There was an element of luck in several of these games.
However, having reached this point, Santa Malaga has been extremely brilliant. So what if they lose to Barcelona in the end?
It still won’t cover up the magical light of Saint Malaga!
Come on, Santa Malaga, although the result is already determined, we still hope you will show your tenacity in the game!"
Marca commented: "The magic is over. It is impossible for Santa Malaga to pass Barcelona!"
There is no doubt that the media all believe that Santa Malaga's draw with Barcelona is the worst result, and their magical journey is about to end.
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During the quarter-final draw, some Santa Malaga players "complained" why they were not drawn to Barcelona.
However, when the day actually came, there was a state of shock and pain in Santa Malaga.
"Sign up!"
"There must be something fishy here!"
"Why Barcelona, why not Mirandes or Athletic Bilbao?"
In the words of the Malaga Evening News, "Santa Malaga has used up all its luck in the previous games..."
The only exception in the team was Liag, who said loudly: "It's all done anyway, it's the same for everyone we meet, so what's wrong with Barcelona? They don't have one more leg than us!"
MiG wailed: "Even if we have an extra leg, we can't kick them..."
Zuculini pursed his lips and smiled: "They are missing one leg, so they are definitely no match for us."
MiG continued to wail: "Are you talking about that leg? If it is that leg, they are indeed no match for us."
These words changed the atmosphere, and the players started laughing and teasing each other.
Antonio shook his head and said: "It is indeed the worst result. Our luck is indeed extremely bad. But, being able to compete with Barcelona is the dream of many of our players. It was impossible in the past, but now it is a dream come true for us."
Think about playing in Camp Nou with more than 80,000 people, think about the cheers of more than 80,000 people, shouldn't you be excited?"
Everyone's eyes lit up.
is that so?
It seems that is indeed the case.
As a Spanish player, who doesn't want to compete with Barcelona at Camp Nou?
This is indeed the dream of many players, especially for D-level players, this situation can only appear in dreams.
However, Santa Malaga miraculously reached the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with their own efforts, and were "very lucky" to meet Barcelona.
Pablo nodded and said: "For us, every game now has an important meaning in our lives. Will it be easier for us to draw Mirandes?
Although they are only a second-tier team, but they can enter the semi-finals, do they not have the strength?"
"It's just a second-tier team..."
It’s expanded...
The corners of Boss Juan's mouth turned up slightly, and his smile overflowed.
Listen, "It's just a second-division team." In the past, who would have dared to say such a heroic thing about any D-division team...
And now Santa Malaga is worthy of this sentence. Not to mention the second division team, they have eliminated several first division teams.
"Actually, Mirandes, Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona are all better than us. Against Mirandes, we can only defend and counterattack. Against Athletic Bilbao, we can only defend and counterattack.
Barcelona can only play defensive counterattack.
Anyway, it’s all about defensive counterattacks. As long as we defend better and Li and Liage are better at seizing opportunities, we’ll have a chance against anyone!”
Liag very much agreed with the captain's view and said: "I agree with the captain's opinion. Now we have to further improve our defensive capabilities. As long as we defend well, what about Barcelona? We can still kill them!!"
Kill Barcelona?!
Well, it doesn't get much more heroic than this.
Miguel patted Li Chuanqi on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Li, whether we can create a miracle or not, it all depends on you."
He sighed: "This time... it's really a miracle. Thinking about us defeating Barcelona, I'm trembling all over..."
Li Chuanqi pursed his chapped lips and said with a smile: "You are all big brothers. If you say I will do it, I will do it, no matter if it is Barcelona or Athletic Bilbao."
Pablo raised his eyebrows at him: "Li, don't put too much pressure on yourself, just be yourself."
This was to relieve the pressure on him. Li Chuanqi nodded towards the captain: "I know, but I really want to kill Barcelona."
Miguel burst into laughter, and the others also laughed. Only Liage patted Li Chuanqi on the shoulder, nodded seriously towards him, and gave him a thumbs up.
Of course Li Chuanqi knew why Liag wanted to kill Barcelona so much. After all, he came from the Real Madrid youth training camp.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are mortal enemies, and any match between them is a match between sparks and earth, full of passion and excitement.
It can be said that as long as they meet on the field, it will be a life and death battle.
This has something to do with the history of Madrid and Catalonia, as well as the fight for the top spot in Spanish football.
"As long as I can defeat Barcelona, I'll treat everyone to a big dinner, and you can choose the location of your choice!"
Liag loudly said: "I know that it is more difficult to kill Barcelona than any previous opponent, and it is much more difficult, but there is a famous saying in football circles, 'Football is round.'
We have been very lucky this season and I think we will continue to be favored by Lady Luck!
Killing Barcelona is almost an impossible task, but as men, no matter how difficult it is, we can only face it head-on!"
The atmosphere became serious and a fire was lit in the hearts of the Santa Malaga players.
Li Chuanqi took a deep breath, here it comes, this moment has finally come!
