That night, what Chang Sheng said at the press conference spread throughout Spain.
As a head coach who led his team to two consecutive Copa del Rey finals, his winning streak has attracted much attention. Now his confrontation with Real Madrid has made him the focus of attention across Spain.
Under such circumstances, Chang Sheng said something that could be considered daring.
Everyone knows what Real Madrid means by specifically scheduling the Copa del Rey final for today.
Generally speaking, except for Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, other teams have nothing to say.
After all, this is a once-in-a-hundred-year opportunity.
Who doesn’t eat dumplings during the Chinese New Year?
There is nothing wrong with Real Madrid's arrangement. They just want to add some festive atmosphere to the celebration.
Everyone understands it.
Even if there is anything unhappy, I keep it to myself in private and don't say it publicly.
Who would have thought that Chang Sheng, a fool, would directly say that they were here to cause trouble!
Let’s not talk about whether he can really ruin the situation, but this sentence is equivalent to a slap in the face of Real Madrid.
Just imagine, at a lively birthday party where people are drinking and drinking, everyone is vying to say auspicious words to the respected old birthday girl sitting at the head, making the old birthday girl laugh, and the atmosphere is peaceful.
The brightly dressed dignitaries chatted softly, with elegant smiles on their faces and noble and elegant manners.
Under the brilliant lights, everyone is reflected radiantly. The men are handsome and suave, and the women are beautiful and generous.
The band is playing soft and soothing music, and people are dancing on the dance floor.
What a wonderful night...
At this moment, there was a sudden sound of footsteps at the door, and then an uninvited guest with mud on his body and a dusty face appeared at the door.
Perhaps because he was on the road, his clothes were ragged, his face was old, and he showed signs of living in the open.
Everyone's eyes and attention were attracted by him. Everyone turned to look at the door. The band in the hall also stopped playing out of curiosity and surprise.
The old man with the birthday in the constellation also frowned, because he had never invited this stranger.
I saw this uninvited guest grinning and smiling at the astonished host and guests: "Sorry, everyone, I'm late."
Then he walked in uninvited, walked into the splendid hall, where singing and dancing were flourishing, and went straight to the dance floor.
The men and women dancing on the dance floor fled in panic, and then looked at him with doubtful eyes.
He stood in the middle of the dance floor and waved his hand: "I'm sorry to disturb your enjoyment, but I'm here to ruin the place today."
That's what Chang Sheng said at the pre-match press conference.
Before a grand celebration, he said that he was here to cause trouble. His courage really made people wonder what to say about him.
For Real Madrid, you can just sum them up and forget it. Now is Real Madrid’s centenary celebration. If you come out to disgust others, you really think you are not dying fast enough...
That night, all the TV stations in Madrid were discussing what Chang Sheng said at the press conference.
"He often overestimates his own capabilities and pushes Valencia into a pit of fire!"
"It is really unwise to say this before the game, because it ignited the anger and fighting spirit of Real Madrid players. Valencia will encounter a very difficult game at the Bernabeu... If I were him, I would not
He will express his thoughts before the game. I know he hates Real Madrid. In fact, many people don’t like Real Madrid’s domineering attitude, but it’s better to be smarter..."
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This may be the most special and strange pre-match tactical meeting that Valencia players have ever participated in.
Because Chang Sheng gathered them together and did not arrange tactics, but asked them to watch a program about the preview of the King's Cup final on the TV in the conference room.
In the program, the host and guests are making various predictions about tomorrow's game, and they make analysis based on the various information they have.
The final conclusion is very consistent, that is... we are not optimistic that Valencia can win the game away from home.
Yes, it's an away game.
Although the Bernabeu is nominally a neutral venue, and many Valencia fans will come there, in fact, for the Valencia team, this is an away game.
The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium seems to have some kind of mysterious power bonus, which allows Real Madrid to gain more power when playing in this stadium. Real Madrid, playing in a familiar venue, will appear more calm than Valencia.
, with ease.
On the other hand, it was tragic enough for Valencia to play Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Their head coach Chang Sheng even took the initiative to provoke the opponent at the press conference the day before the game, inciting the opponent's anger. He did this
It will only make his team's death worse, but it will definitely not help his team win the game.
"Chang is still too young... He thinks that psychological warfare means just scolding the opponent a few times before the game to make the opponent panic and get upset..." The guest who said this shook his head and sighed, seeming to really care for the young man who always wins.
Feeling pity.
"In terms of player strength, Valencia does not have an advantage. Real Madrid is full of experts, Raul, Morientes, Zidane, Figo, Roberto Carlos, Hierro...these superstars, you name it.
Anyone can change the outcome of the game. In contrast, although the players on Valencia's side are capable, they are still inferior to Real Madrid's superstars..."
"Tactically, I think Del Bosque must have thoroughly studied the winning tactics. Real Madrid suffered two losses against Valencia, and there is absolutely no reason for them to suffer a third time..."
"Having said that, Joe, I would like to add that the reason why Valencia was able to defeat Real Madrid twice was not all due to tactics. It was obvious that they often took advantage of the loopholes in their first game. That game
I don't even think it was a victory for football. He ruined the future of a promising player with his voice... As for the second game, that was the reflection of Valencia's true level. The 2:1 score was a bit of a fluke.
In the Copa del Rey final, Real Madrid must be more invested than the league...so I am not optimistic about Valencia in this game..."
Before the program ended, Chang Sheng had already turned off the TV, and then he looked at his players.
"After watching this show, do you have any thoughts? Anyway, I have a lot to say, and being looked down upon so nakedly, I have something to say. I have a lot to say to... them.
Let’s say it to those who look down on us. But it’s a pity that even if we dry up our words in this conference room, we can’t influence the other party, and they can’t hear us.”
Chang Sheng looked at the players. He was carefully observing each player's expression. [Golden Eyes] couldn't tell whether a player's fighting spirit was high or not, nor could he see through their thoughts, but by observing their expressions, he could still guess something.
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It can be seen that several guests and hosts on TV previously vowed that Valencia would definitely have no chance in the final, which deeply stimulated the Valencia players.
Although they must all know what the outside world thinks of them, seeing it directly through the TV brings them different excitement.
Especially in TV programs, guests and hosts constantly have close-ups to clearly show the expressions on their faces.
This kind of naked contempt made the Valencia players very unhappy.
They can't understand... Why are there so many people who don't think highly of us when we are already number one in the league?
They originally thought they were number one in the league and deserved respect.
But no.
In fact, they were a little worried about playing Real Madrid away from home at the beginning. They felt that it was more likely than not.
But now seeing the contemptuous faces of these people, these players have developed a rebellious mentality - you don't think highly of us? Then we have to win again! Win against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu!
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Chang Sheng saw the changes in the expressions of these players and knew that letting them watch TV had worked.
Next, he will add fuel to the fire.
"Even if we break our throats, no one will hear our voices. But fortunately, we have such an opportunity to prove that we are not just talking words! This is our luck, and it is also the biggest thing in football.
The charm, guys. That is - when someone looks down on you, you have the opportunity to speak for yourself and clear your name, instead of having to hold it in like other things."
"Tomorrow's Copa del Rey final is part of the centenary celebrations that Real Madrid has painstakingly arranged. I said before the game that we were going to cause trouble. Now some media are saying that I did this, which has put a lot of pressure on you.
It will make you feel at a loss during the game and cause you to perform abnormally. I want to ask you, have I brought any pressure to you?"
Baraja was the first to shout: "No! No pressure! That is our motivation! We must fuck Real Madrid hard at the Bernabeu!!"
His hatred for Real Madrid may be two-fold, one is because he is now a Valencia player, and the other is because he was once a player of Atletico Madrid. No matter which one he represents, he is an enemy of Real Madrid.
His words were quickly echoed by other players. Everyone said that the coach was right, they came to the Bernabeu to cause trouble!
"Very good, since you also have this idea, then I have nothing to worry about." Chang Sheng nodded vigorously and turned his body to the small blackboard on the other side, which was filled with various passing and running routes.
"Now, let's talk about the tactics we will use in this game. In this game, we emphasize one word - control! No matter what the situation, control of the ball is the first priority, as long as we
If we can ensure that the football is always at our feet, then even if the Real Madrid fans scream at the Bernabeu, they will not threaten us. If there is no better chance, then we would rather pass the ball back than take the risk!"
A winning tactic may sound a bit underwhelming, but it is the best way to deal with Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Maybe Del Bosque will think that he has thoroughly studied Valencia's tactics, but this time... he still wants to give him a "surprise"!
I hope both Mr. Bosque and Mr. Florentino will like it. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to subscribe to (this site), reward, and your support is my greatest motivation.)
