Also in Spain, Arsenal's opponent Barcelona is also sharpening its skills and is also surrounded by a large amount of media. ([] No pop-up window)
"Leo, are you familiar with Arsenal, your opponent in the Champions League final?"
While Ronaldinho gradually became proud and Eto'o remained as unruly as ever, Messi, the humble and courteous Barcelona superstar, became Barcelona's most popular player and was known as the 'next generation football king'
There are young people, and their opponent happens to have a figure who constantly surpasses the world champion - Xiao Ge. As soon as the Spanish media arrived at Camp Nou, they brought the topic to Messi.
"Yes, very familiar. I have a very good friend there. Cesc is there, so I often watch Arsenal's games. Their games are indeed very exciting. We often call each other and talk about some games.
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He has played very well this season and is already a top midfielder, and he told me that he feels like he has achieved everything he dreamed of as a child about his performance. We talk a lot, so I know Arsenal very well."
"So about Xiao, will you talk about him? Cesc and Xiao have always had a good relationship."
"Yes, we also talked about Xiao. He is an unavoidable presence. Cesc said that he is a very easy to get along with. Being with him is like returning to the feeling of playing football as a child. I think he must
He is a player full of charm. Not any player can be evaluated like Cesc. His current achievements are enough to deserve the title of the best player."
"So are you eager to play against Xiao in a game? Will you play in this game?"
"Yes, I want to play against the best players in the world. I am eager to play in this game, but it depends on how the coach arranges it. I am looking forward to meeting him in this scene, preferably on the court. This is me
All thoughts.”
"A season ago, everyone said that you were the next generation of football kings and a template for all young people. But this season, Xiao, who is the same age as you, has completed countless transcendences. Do you think you can get close in the future?
Surpass Xiao?”
"Xiao is a challenging player. I don't know if I can reach his level in the future. But at this stage, he is undoubtedly the strongest. I even feel that I may not be able to achieve it for a long time."
Everything he has done this season, he is a special case, and I am not trying to compete with anyone. But I feel that I have my own path, and this game is an opportunity."
Messi, who has always been shy, was full of fighting spirit when he mentioned Xiao Ge. Messi, who looks weak on the outside, has an extremely strong heart. For him, no team member can be surpassed. He is not dull.
His true thinking is to clearly see everything in the outside world.
The appearance of a powerful opponent urgently made him eager for his own growth, so his desire to fight was not concealed at all. Although the last sentence clearly stated what kind of opportunity it was, it was like a little lion's eyes full of eagerness to explore. There is no need to say anything, and he is shy.
Messi issued a letter of challenge.
This was the first shot from Barcelona's players, and it was fired by their most valued rising star.
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"Rijkaard, do you have any special defensive strategy against Xiao in the game against Arsenal?"
"There is no special defense, but we will focus on the opponent's defense. I have studied all his videos, and this is what we must do."
"Will there be any changes to Barcelona's lineup?"
"There won't be much change. In this final, we have to make sure that we are highly focused. The players' condition and understanding are all very important. Of course, we won't have many changes. It's just not that big."
"What about Leo? Will he play? He has been eager to play against Xiao."
"The same is true for Leo. Everything will remain as usual. He is an important rotation player for us and the most valuable asset of our team. I believe he is enough to compete with Xiao, but it is not certain that he can not do it now. Everything depends on
Let’s compete, I’m still making the last choice.”
"Can Harvey play due to injury?"
"Yes, this is the best news we got before the game. He can play and help us."
"What do you think is Barcelona's priority against Arsenal?"
"In the midfield, our midfielder is the best in the world. With Xavi playing, we will have strong control over them."
"Comparing Ronaldinho and Xiao, who do you think is more likely to dominate the game?"
"It's possible. Both of them are talents that cannot be copied. Either one is a player who can change the trend of the team. Statistically speaking, Xiao is more comprehensive. I also agree that he is the number one star in the world, but Ronaldo
Erdinho is unique and with him we can compete against any team, I can't say that highly."
"What do you think of Xiao?"
"For Xiao, I have already stated my position. We will prove that we are the strongest team. It is as simple as that."
"Will you tolerate everything about him?"
"Every player will perform differently in different places."
"Like you did to Ronaldinho?"
"There is no doubt about Ronaldinho's form. It was with his help this season that we won the championship and also allowed us to reach the Champions League final. The results were even better than last year. What else can you ask for?
You know, he was a double footballer last year.
Apart from Xiao, I can't imagine a better player than him. Please don't question our players. If you want him to perform well, this is the principle I have always adhered to, and this game is the same."
Rijkaard has never been a person who takes advantage of the media, and it is the same this time. Apart from the topic about Ronaldinho, he only briefly said a few words about others, including Messi and Xiao Ge.
For Ronaldinho, Rijkaard also has the same feelings as Wenger for Xiao Ge. This is everything for his team. As long as he leads the team forward as always, they will never take it easily.
, and no one is allowed to question it, but Wenger is more of a licker, while Rijkaard is more of a reliance, which is all about his coaching position.
Although it is simple, it shows Rijkaard's unparalleled confidence at this time. There is not too much emphasis, and there is not too much fluctuation. Just like an ordinary game, a normal heart is the greatest confidence.
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And Ronaldinho, who has had tired eyes many times this season, now has more lively eyes, just like when he first came to Barcelona. Full of spirituality, people who are familiar with him know that this is him.
His deepest desire for football and the game is also his most terrifying moment, and it is also his most charming moment.
"Kakakakakakakaka"
Sure enough, when he sat down, all the spotlight in the audience was taken away by him in an instant.
"Ronnie, we are about to play against Arsenal. How many chances do you think Barcelona have?"
"I can't say 100%, but I hope it is as big as possible. This is the first time in my life. I want to win that championship. For this, our team has been waiting for three or four years.
From the time I came to this great club, the staff here told us that we have two major tasks, one is to defeat Real Madrid, and the other is to win this championship.
We have achieved the first one, and we will achieve the remaining one. And I hope they will be achieved within one season."
"Then what do you think of Arsenal? How much trouble will it cause you?"
"This is a great team, and like those legendary teams in history, it is destined to be constantly missed by future generations. Like us, I think this game is a match between the two best teams on the planet.
The duel is destined to be anticipated by many people. I can't imagine how difficult this game will be, after all, your opponent is so powerful.
I think Arsenal will have the same feeling. Because their opponent is us, we will definitely not be worse than them. In such a game, any previous humility is useless. Victory is our only choice. It’s time for Barcelona
It makes up for last year’s regrets.”
"As the best player last year, what do you think of Xiao? Is there anything special about playing against him?"
"This is a new player, I mean you can't define him by any one of the greats, he has given football another standard, in modern football, he has performed like this, there is no doubt about it.
It is an existence that transcends everyone.
I made no secret of my love for him. I am not a jealous person, and Xiao also made me unable to be jealous. He did everything beyond my imagination. This was a very difficult process, and he made me feel incredible.
It will be a wonderful process to play against him. I have heard too many stories about him this season. This is the right opportunity and it is a bit exciting. Football is like this. There are always new opponents, and this opponent is for us.
It's a bit powerful, but it's our chance to prove ourselves."
"Would you want to cooperate with him? There is news that Barcelona is preparing to introduce Xiao. What do you think?"
"Haha, this is a difficult question to answer. You must know that this is a dream that makes you laugh out loud. Suddenly hearing that it is possible to realize it is indeed a bit unimaginable,"
"And what about Henry?"
"I still stick to what I said, it will be a dream combination."
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Ronaldinho was completely conquered by Xiao Ge's performance at this time. He was full of praise when he mentioned Xiao Ge. The Samba people's optimism and open-mindedness made Ronaldinho admire Xiao Ge even more.
Full of goodwill, after all, football has been deeply integrated into their blood, and they have a natural preference for talented players, even a little paranoid, so he naturally approaches them.
But similarly, as the current soul of Barcelona, Ronaldinho will not be timid, even if the opponent is Arsenal, Xiao Ge, who is now in full swing.
The three Barcelona people all had their own opinions on this game, and also talked about their opinions on their opponents. Their conversation was more like a polite conversation between 'gentlemen', saying that you are good and I am not bad, there is no such thing as
Even if it is provocative, it is a demonstration of confidence. While being as strong and confident as Arsenal, it also maintains as much restraint as possible.
However, they are not aggressive at all, which does not mean that others in Barcelona are not, especially in a Catalonia full of autonomy complex. (To be continued...)
