At 7:30 p.m., fifteen minutes before the start of the game, the 80,000-seat grandstand was already packed. The red and white flags and scarves in the grandstand fluttered in the wind, rising and falling like waves. Cheers and
The applause rang out, like a hurricane roaring in the ocean, or like the roaring war drums before the battle between the two armies, turning the Stade de France into a battlefield filled with smoke.
"...There is no doubt that this is a moment that touches the hearts of hundreds of millions of fans. The final game of the 1999-2000 season, the UEFA Champions League final, will start in less than fifteen minutes! I am the commentator.
Waiters..."
In the commentary box, French on-site commentator Waiters wore headphones and explained to the fans amidst the loud noise made by the fans.
"This is a game that attracts worldwide attention. The two sides of the game are AZ Alkmaar from the Eredivisie and Real Madrid from La Liga. Real Madrid has reached the Champions League finals 10 times and has won the championship 7 times, which is the highest number of championships.
The team, and Alkmaar is playing in the Champions League for the second time and reaching the Champions League final for the first time. They have been creating their own history every step of the way. Now, if they can beat Real Madrid to win the championship, they will not only create history
They have not only made their own history, but also created the history of the Eredivisie. They will be the fourth Dutch team to win the Champions League. Now let’s take a look at the starting lineup submitted by both sides..."
At this moment, the crowd in the stands was full of excitement, and the fans were singing and dancing excitedly, waiting for the start of the game. However, in the locker room of the Stade de France, the players from both sides of the final were listening to the coach's final arrangements with solemn expressions.
In reality, the football locker room is the place that determines the outcome of the game, and it is the place where the head coach establishes and loses his authority. For any head coach, "losing the locker room" means a death sentence.
From grassroots to world-famous coaches, managers will use guile and motivation in the locker room to give their players confidence. Motivating players before games, including proving doubters wrong with actions, or even criticizing the team or the way they play.
to stimulate the players' fighting spirit.
Jiang Mu repeated the tactics he had emphasized countless times, and then stopped talking about the tactical arrangements. No matter how much he talked about those things, it was useless. The players understood everything they should know and remembered everything they should remember.
If he can't remember it anymore, it's useless to spend the last few minutes repeating himself. What he needs to do most now is to adjust the players' state and emotions so that they can fully display their strength in the game.
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"The game is about to start. This is our last game of the season. This is also the first time we have reached the Champions League final. Whether we eat meat or drink soup, it depends on this one. If we win, we will be Europe.
The championship brings fame and fortune. If I lose, it means I still have a lot to do and a lot of road to go.
If you want to win the championship, you must have the courage and confidence of a championship. We are no worse than any other team. Along the way, we have defeated Lazio, Chelsea, Dortmund, Valencia, and La Liga giant Barcelona.
They are not inferior to us in terms of strength, and Barcelona is far better than us. But why I had the last laugh is because we adopted the correct tactics and showed strong fighting spirit and high courage. In the end, God also stood up.
On our side.
This game is more difficult than any previous game, because this is the final, any team will go all out, we don't want to take any chances, we must fight like a warrior, so that we can have a chance
Winning the Big Ears Cup, we have an old saying in China, God will help those who help themselves. God will help us only if we work hard. I hope you will keep this sentence in mind during the game."
In another locker room, Del Bosque didn't speak much, and he only spoke words of encouragement. Real Madrid's father never likes to criticize his players. He treats them like his own children.
"...The outside world regards us as the favorite to win the championship, but we can't think like this. Our opponents are very strong. Their ability to reach this point is definitely not due to luck. No team that reaches the finals is just lucky.
Winning consecutively.
I am very satisfied that we were able to reach the final. You performed very well. When the banner of Real Madrid was questioned by the outside world, you showed the qualities that a Real Madrid person should have and proved the greatness of yourself and history.
Victory comes to silence critics.
I believe you will win. You are the best team in the world. You defeated the last champion Manchester United. You defeated the strongest team Bayern. Is there anything you can't do? I believe,
You will definitely be able to defeat Alkmaar and their magician Jiang Mu just like you defeated Manchester United and Bayern, and win our 8th Champions League title."
After the two head coaches spoke, the players of Real Madrid and AZ Alkmaar walked out of the locker room with enthusiasm like warriors. The expressions on their faces were full of desire for victory and championships.
The famous German referee Merck and his assistant stood quietly in the players' tunnel, holding the final ball in their hands, with the final venue, time, and the names of the two teams printed on it. When the players from both sides came out, Merck
He waved to them seriously, asked them to stand behind him, and led the caddies who were already waiting there.
Merck smiled without restraint and tried hard to restrain his excitement. For both the referee and the players, being able to appear in the Champions League final was a dream experience worth remembering for a lifetime. Merck knew that from this moment on,
He must establish his authority in front of these 22 players, otherwise it will be difficult for him to control the situation.
In the tunnel, time seemed to have stopped. None of the players spoke. Even though both teams had players from the same country, no one said hello before the war. There were only heavy breathing of the players in the entire tunnel.
There were loud sounds and pounding heartbeats, as well as bursts of shouts and applause coming from outside.
Merck looked at his watch. There were still five minutes left until 7:45, so he took the lead and walked towards the court. Behind him, two assistant referees from Germany and 22 players, and the ball boy also quickly followed.
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The moment they came out of the narrow and dark passage, Alkmaar's players felt a sense of shock.
The strong lights on the roof illuminated the venue as if it were daytime without a trace of shadow. The lawn of the stadium was trimmed extremely neatly and was green. Countless fans were applauding and shouting wildly. Flags were waving and ribbons were flying. It was like a dream.
's palace.
"Is this the final?"
"This is the Stade de France?"
Everyone at Alkmaar felt as if they had stepped on the clouds, and their feet felt light. It was as if this was the first time they had visited the stadium where they had been training for several days.
Real Madrid's players are not much better, although some of them participated in the Champions League final three years ago, but for the final, every time will be different, every time is extraordinary.
Because Van Bommel did not play, Ronaldinho, as captain, exchanged team flags and emblems with Real Madrid captain Raul. During the exchange, Raul smiled and whispered in Ronaldinho's ear: "Robert (Carlos) asked me to tell
You, he will treat you to dinner after the game to comfort your wounded heart."
Ronaldinho was stunned for a moment and retorted: "Please tell Robert that if he loses, I will comfort him in this way."
On the sidelines, Jiang Muhe took the initiative to walk up to Bosque, who was nearly half his age, and shook hands with him.
Real Madrid's father Del Bosque held Jiang Mu's hand and said with a pun: "Young man, you did a good job. Even if you don't win the championship, you will be remembered by history."
Jiang Mu smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, but I would rather be remembered by history as a champion."
"...The players have taken the field and the game is about to start...The stadium is already boiling in advance. Although there is no Savio, no Hierro, and no Van Bommel in the starting lineup, there is no doubt that this will be recorded in football."
A game in history... It makes people curious. What are Raul and Ronaldinho talking about? They should not know each other. Is it a provocation? It seems that Del Bosque and Jiang Mu are also having a conversation. It is really curious.
, what are they talking about, but Bosque does not seem to be a provocative person, maybe they are blessing each other."
The famous French commentator Waiters became excited when he saw the players coming out. He had just chatted with his companions.
After chatting for a long time, he almost ran out of topics to talk about. Now, the game is finally about to begin.
"Both football champions Maradona and Pele came to the scene. This is still a rare scene. The two football champions have never dealt with each other. They actually came to watch this Champions League final at the same time and both were optimistic about Real Madrid winning the championship. This is very strange.
...Alien Ronaldo, midfield maestro Zidane, Caesar Beckenbauer, UEFA President Johansson, heartthrob Beckham... What a gathering of stars in the stands! Today is the time for the fans to feast their eyes.
, while watching a rare battle, you can also see the superstar you have admired for a long time..." Today Alkmaar may receive more support from third-party fans, because there are people in Alkmaar's camp who have lived in France for ten years.
Didier Drogba has played for Paris Saint-Germain for five years and helped Paris Saint-Germain win the league and cup championships. Today, the veteran also started..."
Just when Tianchao commentator Huang Jian wanted to talk endlessly, a whistle blew, and the UEFA Champions League final of the 1999-2000 season finally kicked off amidst the long-awaited battle.
Real Madrid, wearing white jerseys, kicked off first, and their frontcourt players rushed to Alkmaar's half like a tide, while Alkmaar's players, wearing red and white jerseys, were like warriors charging.
Attack him without showing any signs of weakness.
The passionate and unrestrained red and the noble elegance of white complete their first collision at this moment.
"Okay! The game begins!"
"The game begins!"
The fans in the stands seemed to have been waiting for a century. After the kick-off, they gave a strong cheer and then began to sit down and watch this game that was destined to not be dull.