Fans from England and Italy are flocking to this famous classical city. In this city where several dynasties and empires have arisen, a historic battle in the Champions League is about to begin!
There is no doubt that Millwall and AC Milan are the most powerful and close teams in European football today!
This is not only a peak battle, but also a battle for "the first in the history of the Champions League"!
If AC Milan wins, they will win the Champions League trophy for the seventh time and become the team with the most titles!
If Millwall wins, their number of Champions League wins will jump to first place, reaching 6 times. Although not the only one, they can proudly claim to be the first in history!
The Millwall team is in good condition. Except for Ronaldo who missed the final due to injury, the team has no other injuries. In addition to winning the championship two rounds in advance, the team's physical fitness has recovered, morale has accumulated, and all aspects of pre-match preparations have been made.
All done extremely well.
On the other hand, AC Milan is more like a desperate team. They just lost the league championship in Italy!
After losing to Juventus 0:1 at San Siro, AC Milan failed to bite Juventus in the next round of the league, also because they fought hard for PSV. Juventus won the league and they drew.
The point gap between the two teams has widened to 5 points, and there are only two rounds left in the league.
On the 21st, AC Milan started the war early for the Champions League, but still failed to win Palermo at home. A draw sent Juventus to the top of Serie A!
Juventus still has two league games left to play. AC Milan has only one Serie A final game left. But the gap between the two teams is 4 points. Without any suspense, Juventus announced the penultimate league round without playing.
Win the championship!
This is also the strategic disadvantage that caused AC Milan and Juventus to fight neck and neck for almost the entire season, but ended in defeat in the final stage.
But no matter what, at least they still have a more important game to play than the Serie A championship!
Champions League final!
If they win, with 7 Champions League crowns, AC Milan will become the first winner of the Champions League! Surpassing Real Madrid!
At the pre-match press conference, Aldridge and Ancelotti expressed their respect for each other. The two coaches looked forward to the Champions League final with a tacit understanding of relaxation and yearning.
"For both clubs, this Champions League final has special significance beyond the past. Millwall is very happy that the opponent is AC Milan. A great game certainly requires a great opponent. From a competitive perspective,
, This is also good for Millwall, because the opponent we have to face is AC Milan. This will not make the players look down upon. We will try our best to avoid making mistakes! On the basis of not making mistakes, we will do our best.
Go out and show Millwall's football philosophy to win and bring the trophy home!"
May 25. Istanbul, Ataturk Olympic Stadium.
The theatrical performance before the Champions League final has come to an end, and Aldridge is giving a pre-match training in the locker room!
The players tied up their shin guards, put on their jerseys and shoes, and stood up in unison, with serious expressions and full of fighting spirit.
Aldrich walked between Nedved and Larson, raised his hands and put them on their shoulders respectively, then turned around and said in a deep voice: "I don't want to tell you what the media said again. Win
In the final, Millwall wins the Champions League for the sixth time, and we become the third team to win the Champions League six times. This is the glory of the club! And what I want to say is, today, it should be your glory.
!Look at Pavel
, look at Henrik, if they play today, they will do everything they can to win. As long as they can breathe and run, they will not relax at all. Why? Because if they win, they will become the Champions League.
The legend who is tied for first in history! Winning the Champions League 6 times! This is also Bernd and Hans’ sixth Champions League final! Thierry’s fifth, and you, your fifth Champions League final!”
Finally, Aldridge pointed at Ronaldinho, who nodded seriously.
In the history of the Champions League, contemporary Millwall is the "living legendary record team"!
They are breaking records, creating records, and setting records themselves at the same time!
"For 99% of players, a Champions League final is the pinnacle of their entire career! Even finishing second will be the most glorious moment, but you need to open your eyes and see clearly, we, Millwall, the Lions
! Where are our eyes looking? Beyond everything in history! What are we pursuing? The first legend, not the second so-and-so, we don’t bother to be placed with others, we should be unique! I
I believe that in the future, Pavel will be talked about like this, Henrik will be talked about like this, Hans, Bernd, etc., they will too, but what about you? Xavi, Kaka, Daniele
Leni, Felipe, David, Alessandro? Some of you won the Champions League for the first time last year, and some of you started in the Champions League final for the first time today. Ask your hearts, are you satisfied with this? Or,
Do you want to be like them?"
Aldridge opened his hands, obviously showing Nedvěd and Larsson to the younger generation of players in the team, the legendary veterans of the team who can be called role models and monuments!
The locker room was quiet, and the players' breathing became extremely clear.
De Rossi, Alonso, Lahm, Kaka, Villa and others, they all invariably thought of the words described by the media when praising Aldridge.
"Sir Hall has long been a legendary coach. No matter when he retires, he will become a hard-to-surpass target for coaches in the football circle. He has not only achieved himself, but also redefined the success of players. Now the success of players has been obvious.
Divided into two categories, one is ordinary balls
The other is the success of Millwall players. Now, how many people still remember that Millwall’s former meritorious player was a full-back named Capdevila? Who can compare Trey
Zegay, Shevchenko linked with Millwall? Real Madrid side
Knife guard Helgra, his peak moment was when he played for Millwall! Many people now don’t think they are so successful. It’s also because they once played for Millwall! In Millwall, if you don’t at least win
To three Champions Leagues and three league titles, then
, in the case of comparison, you will be ignored! Because of the existence of Nedved, Larsson, Schneider and others, they loyally followed Sir Sir Hall and achieved themselves. They can already be said to be European clubs.
The most successful group of players in history! Waiting for those who come after us to surpass them!"
Young people are most taboo about slacking off after success. Fortunately, the Millwall team has senior players like Nedved, Larsson, Schneider, etc. who can persevere and pursue unremittingly. On the one hand, they can set an example for young players.
On the other hand, it is also a good example, enough to make young players envious and strive to catch up and surpass them!
"Today, don't think about how glorious it will be to win the sixth crown for the club! Don't think about that! You just need to remember one thing, one thing! Add another Champions League title to your honor book! Think selfishly
This is enough! Like, I want to win, because I, Aldrich Hall, will go from being great to becoming the God of the green field!"
Aldrich opened his arms, looked wild, and his eyes were as sharp as knives!
His lectures were full of strong appeal.
The entire team of players burst into roars in the locker room, and then walked out of the locker room with high spirits, ready to step onto the court and fight!
AC Milan's players have already stood in formation in the tunnel and are ready.
When the opponent is Millwall, Shevchenko has downplayed distracting thoughts and will not think wildly.
But Pirlo and Gattuso couldn't help but imagine in their minds that Millwall's dressing room must be a murderous scene!
It has to be said that at this point, Ancelotti is difficult to compare with Aldridge.
Just as they were thinking about it, someone tapped them on the shoulder. They turned around and saw Aldrich passing by them. He turned and smiled calmly at them. The curve of his mouth, no matter how you looked at it, was...
There seemed to be something strange, which made Pirlo and Gattuso feel strange: the game would definitely be more difficult than imagined!
Aldridge nodded to Shevchenko at the front as a greeting, and then he walked out of the tunnel with his head held high and came to the side of the court.
Ancelotti seemed to be waiting for him on the sidelines intentionally. After the two met, they did not shake hands and directly gave a friendly hug.
"Carlo, we haven't seen you for two years."
"Huh? Not during the Champions League group draw last year."
Ancelotti shook his head mid-sentence, his expression became depressed, and said: "You are disturbing me, right?"
In fact, the two met at the draw ceremony for the Champions League group stage last year.
But the two years Aldrich mentioned was of course referring to the European Super Cup two years ago!
That was a match between Millwall and AC Milan.
It ended with Millwall winning a penalty shootout.
Mentioning that game, it is easy for Aldridge to overpower Ancelotti in terms of momentum. It will definitely bring back Ancelotti's memories and remind him of the last failure. Maybe it will affect him on the spot.
The thinking and judgment of command.
Aldridge shrugged and chuckled: "Two years ago, you were the Champions League champion and I was the UEFA Cup champion. Two years later today, who do you think will be the new all-time champion of the Champions League?"
No matter who wins the game, a new Champions League king will be born. The only difference is that AC Milan will be unique, while Millwall will be newly promoted alongside AC Milan and Real Madrid.
Ancelotti opened his mouth, looking like he was hesitating to speak, and finally said bitterly: "I won't tell you this, it's boring to talk about being strong!"
"Hahaha, is it true? Carlo, you are showing your cowardice! It's nothing. If it were me in your place, I might not dare to boast so much. After all, I just failed to defend the league title and lost the championship, right?"
"Aldrich, can we still be friends?"
"Why not? If AC Milan wins the championship, I will stay to congratulate you. If Millwall wins the championship, I will sincerely invite you to the celebration banquet. How about it?"
Ancelotti was so angry that he walked away.
Aldrich's eyes were bright and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, he turned and walked towards the coaching bench.
A battle for the Champions League champion is about to begin! (To be continued...)
